J. Levi Grand Russian Fantasia R. Gray cornet
Jules Levy (1838 1903) Grand Russian Fantasia Russel Gray cornet TVNZ Waitakere Brass Conductor Davis Chaulk Jules Levy, considered by many as the greatest cornet soloist of his era, was born in London, where he performed as a soloist with the Grenadier Guards Band under Dan Godfrey and played in many of London s leading theaters. He toured extensively throughout England, Europe and Russia prior to coming to America in 1865 and began performing with thу Theodore Thomas Central Park Orchestra, and later as a soloist at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial. His primary fame grew while playing with Patrick Gilmore and his band. He wrote many solos of which the Grand Russian Fantasia remains best known; cast with an opening melodic passage, the theme is followed by two variations and a Finale, a true triple tonguing tour de force Жюль Леви (1838 1903) Большая русская фантазия Рассел Грей корнет TVNZ Waitakere Brass
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