[Trombone-l] CSO cited for its brass sound

[Dave Demko]

In a Gramophone poll of music critics for their favorite orchestras,
the Chicago Symphony Orchestra placed fifth; first place went to the
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. See
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97291390

In the article, James Inverne cites the CSO's "incredible brass
sound." I guess nothing changes. When I was a high-school kid with a
copy of Edward Kleinhammer's book, the Chicago brass sound set the
standard, at least among us young players and our teachers.