The Black Horn: The Story of Classical French Hornist Robert Lee Watt (African American Cultural Theory and Heritage)
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (566 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1442239387 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 300 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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In 1970, he was hired by the Los Angeles Philharmonic as assistant first French horn under maestro Zubin Mehta.. Robert Lee Watt studied French horn at the New England Conservatory of Music with Harry Shapiro of the Boston Symphony
Nothing is left to the imagination. (Los Angeles Review of Books)Certainly there is wisdom to be imparted by a musician of Watt’s experience. (Fanfare Magazine)The Black Horn: The Story of Classical French Hornist Robert Lee Watt tells the story of the first African American French hornist hired by a major symphony in these United States. One has to admire his perseverance and tenacity in remaining with what was obviously a contentious section for so many years. Watt describes every situation with precise detail. From the beginni
"Staying at the top." according to James Lewis. A very personal and interesting account of the man and what he went through to live his dream in an often time very difficult series of situations.. A good read! A true story of a man's inspiration and challenges to become a black orchestral horn player A good read! Alan Medak A true story of a man's inspiration and challenges to become a black orchestral horn player 40 years ago, when playing classical music was thought to be only for white musicians. He speaks warmly of his highly influential teacher in Boston, Harry Shapiro. His detailed descriptions of preparing and taking auditions will speak to all musicians, young and old, though few musicians can relate to his making the finals of two major symphonies within . 0 years ago, when playing classical music was thought to be only for white musicians. He speaks warmly of his highly influential teacher in Boston, Harry Shapiro. His detailed descriptions of preparing and taking auditions will speak to all musicians, young and old, though few musicians can relate to his making the finals of two major symphonies within . Lady in LA said French Horn is my favorite brass instrument. You know, I love classical music, and I'm also a bit of a film score geek. When I was a kid, the saxophone was my favorite horn. But then I saw Out of Africa and Dances with Wolves (both scores by John Barry, by the way) and that big bold powerful sound that lifts your spirit while you're looking out over the vast landscapes in both of those movies that's the French Horn. So, yeah, I'm a fan.Well, I was running an errand during my lunch brea
He faced opposition from within the community—where the instrument was deemed by Watt’s father a “middle instrument suited only for thin-lipped white boys”—and from without. Watt walks readers through the many obstacles of the racial climate in the United States, both on and off stage, and his efforts to learn and eventually master an instrument little considered in the African American community. Watt also documented his struggles as a student at a nearly all-white major music conservatory, as well as his first job in a major symphony orchestra after the conservatory canceled his scholarship.Watt subsequently chronicles his triumphs and travails as a musician when confronting the realities of race in America and the world of classical music. This book will surely interest any classical musician and student, particularly those of color, seeking to grasp the sometimes troubled history of being the only “black horn.”. The Black Horn: The Story of Classical French Hornist Robert Lee Watt tells the story of the first African American French Hornist hired by a major symphony in the United States. Even the author’s own father, who played trumpet, sought to dissuade the young classical musician in the making. Th