The second episode of the new InterMISSION @ the CSO podcast from the Chicago Symphony has now been posted, hosted by CSO horn John Hagstrom. As they write, "James Smelser has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's horn section since the year 2000. He shares what many years of experience have taught him about playing second horn parts to maintain the high musical expectations of the CSO. He recalls fond memories of playing for 13 years next to the orchestra’s former principal horn, Dale Clevenger, and describes the role he now also occupies as the chairman of the CSO Members Committee."
His stories of working with Dale Clevenger, who was a legendary member of the orchestra, are particularly fun, as he tosses in his best effort at an impersonation. If you're at all interested in classical music, but even to a lesser degree music in general, these have been very interesting, giving insight into the personal aspect of playing in a symphony orchestra on a very high end, with generally interesting (and sometimes funny) stories and a focus on history -- all with a wonderful musical playing in the background, and to highlight what's being discussed.
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