Posted by Chuck Jackson on May 13, 2001 at 10:49:07:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: THE horn for Bydlo???? posted by Scott on May 12, 2001 at 21:36:39:
I would debunk that myth by saying the whole piece would have been a half step higher, making the trombone part the least of the worries range and pitch wise. As this was just a study in orchestration, Ravel did a great job of hitting the "sweet-spot" for each instrument. I think there is some creedence to the Miller/Dorsey story. Also, looking at the French solo literature of the time, both the horn and trombone parts reflect the tessitura of the Conservetoire test pieces. Take it for what it's worth.