Within the Sphere of the Master: My Recollections as a Student and Long Time Colleague of Adolph Herseth, Trumpeter Supreme of the Chicago Symphony Or

by Timothy J. Kent

Within the Sphere of the My Recollections as a Student and Long Time Colleague of Adolph Herseth, Trumpeter Supreme of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, by Timothy J Kent From the For more than a half-century, Adolph "Bud" Herseth has been a living legend in the music world. Having served as the principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for fifty-three years, he is acknowledged as the greatest symphonic trumpet player of all time.... this book presents a comprehensive memoir of the musical life of Timothy Kent, one of Adolph Herseth's finest students. It includes a detailed description of the many years of training which Tim received from Bud (providing an extensive discussion of the master's musical concepts and teaching methods)... His account is truly an insider's perspective on the musical life of Bud Herseth and the phenomenal brass section which he led. This hardcover volume, containing 260 pages, is illustrated with33 photographs and drawings.

Genres: Nonfiction, Music

242 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

It could have been three stars bc as a book it's fairly average. However, the subject matter is unique and will appeal to (classical-type) trumpeters everywhere. The end of the book has several pages of Bud's comments/encouragements re: trumpet performance and practicing. The delivery of the story is very matter-of-fact. T. Kent also has an entire second career as a historian and it's impressive how he is able to give attention to the historical investigations while performing full-time with the CSO. I would call it a must-read for the fan of orchestral trumpeting and especially, BUD.