John Cerminaro plays: "Schindler's List" & Haydn "Horn Signal" solos

[@JohnOwenBanks]

John Cerminaro is the greatest French horn soloist extant & his words have the utmost reasoning behind them. His students are famous worldwide. Thank you very much Mr. C. & bravo for such a superb post!

[@davemiller7633]

Well said and brilliant. By the way John, I am a former student of your former colleague from the Philharmonic, John Carabella! He always spoke most highly of you. Thank you for all you do and have done

[@williamfkoreniii9808]

John, I have so enjoyed your videos and your beautiful musicianship ever since I discovered you on you tube. Most wonderful is hearing how the Lord has influenced your life, your music, and your art. Martin Smith, Joel Winter, and I roomed together our whole time at Juilliard. I had been a boy soprano and had the opportunity of singing in church choirs during my young life, in New Orleans, La., in addition to studying French horn and playing with the New Orleans Opera, and other venues as a young student. When I arrived at Juilliard in 1963, I saw an add on the wall near the lounge, saying, be like Tommy Tucker, sing for your supper. Well that was actually to sing for a free apartment in NYC, at St. Michaels Episcopal Church, at 100th. and Amsterdam. The choir director needed musicians that could sight sing and of course horn players don't have trouble with that. I had met Martin, another Southern that was born in New Orleans but grew up in Texas, and I told him about a free apartment if he didn't mind singing church music. Well Martin jumped at the chance, and then Joel heard us talking and he also auditioned for the job. The three of us got the job and we roomed together the whole time we were at Juilliard. On occasion you and I played some duets together, if my memory serves me right, in the large empty dance practice rooms. I freelanced in NY while I was in the West Point Army Band (having been drafted after graduation from Juilliard). Then after West Point I began a teaching, and playing career in Connecticut, Georgia, and then back south in Baton Rouge, La. , where I live now in retirement with my wife, children, and grandchildren. I am on fb with your wife Charlotte, are you on fb? God's Blessing to you my friend.

[@johncerminaro1067]

Forgive the delay, Saul. Yes, within past 1/2 century, considerable music written for/dedicated to me: 5 horn concertos, by: Samuel Jones, Henri Lazarof, David Amram, Wm. Schuman (AKA: "3 colloguies for hn & orch"), Rand Steiger (AKA: "Hexadecathlon"); 2 unaccompanied solos: Wm. Kraft, "Evening Voluntaries", H. Lazarof, "Intrada"; 5 Chamber pieces: A. Rose, "Septet" (2 hns, cimb, stg quart), M. Kamen "Sonata in F"" (hn & pn ~ unfinished..RIP), D. Milhaud, "Cor l'echo du Alpin" (hn & stgs), G. Schwarz, "Trio" (hn, vln, pn); R. Svane, "At Earth's Imagined Corners" (hn, tenor, stgs, tymp). Hastily written... To any/all unlisted, excuse the "lapsus calami"...will amend, asap! Thanks for asking, paisan... Shalom, JC

[@jaydee8872]

One of my favorite Williams themes. Very nice and lush, John!

[@johncerminaro1067]

Many thanks, again! Best regards and warmest wishes... JC

[@jeffreyfair]

Wonderful ideas, John.

[@johncerminaro1067]

My joy, as ever, to be of service... All the best , JC

[@apfelsnutz]

John, we haven't spoken for years, but I'm finding this series of videos absolutely fascinating ! You are reminding me of evenings with Ralph Pyle... It's so illuminating to listen to you... Its been many years since we spent18 hrs. working on the modifications for your Paxman triple. I understand that my Paxman has found it's way to a player in Seattle... I hope he has success with it. I wish you All the Best. We should try to get together ! ... I'll call the Orchestra and leave my telephone #.Best Wishes, Ron Applegate

[@johncerminaro1067]

Wow! Glad to hear from you, Ron! Another fascinating connection to Ralph Pyle is via my wife, Charlotte, who studied with Ralph before achieving full-scholarships to the top U.S. & U.K. conservatories (Juilliard winning the coin toss). I can't imagine how often Char and I used to talk w/Ralph, who'd retired nearby (R.I.P.). No doubt his style of chat and teaching rubbed off on us all. Last i heard, Jeff Fair owns Dick's, your's, & Jim's customized Paxman (the trifecta of triples!), altering it yet further himself, but rumored no longer plays it. Yes, would love to talk shop about a number of equipment enhancements I've been dreaming about lately. Am leaving on a playing-vacation shortly, but will give a shout when return from tour. Hoping you are well and fully engaged, as ever... Regards to all and warmest wishes to you & family, JC

[@apfelsnutz]

John Cerminaro Hi John, thanks for the immediate reply ! I tried to reach the personel manager at the orch., but was cut off. Trying again, I was transferred to an administration voice mail...sooo... I'll leave you my telephone # here. 661 256 7724... over the years I've lost yours, and I'm sure you've moved or something... I'm back in the US just north of Los Angeles, and simi-retired, and yes... persuing my hobbies as well as playing in two community orchestras, a 4tet and 5tet. The good life... I look forward to chatting with you...got some interesting ideas to share... All the Best, Ron

[@jeffreyfair]

apfelsnutz - the horn is now owned by Steve Becknell in LA.

[@shiloh.patten]

I love how you play in old French tuning. I do the same. Here lately, I've been having to play with all my tuning slides pushed in, because I woke up one day and God said, only 432 Hz for you. I still play at 432 Hz with all my tuning slides pushed in and I can even play 440 with my main slide all the way out. I play on an Opus. I just find it easier to tune with my ears, because, no matter where my slides are, my ears put the notes where they need to go.

[@johncerminaro1067]

Always delighted to know that my videos have been of any help or inspiration whatever, Mr. Patten, particularly to a fellow horn player. Kind regards, JC

[@BenjaminGessel]

I think we tend to turn to philosophy, science, etc., when life gets confusing, and when we feel real sorrow, especially profound sorrow, hopelessness, all this sort of thing, we turn to true religion (but many people will not allow themselves to feel profound sorrow, which always leads to a state of greater humility when this is experienced). And the Apostle Paul said it best. True religion and undefiled is this- to visit the widows and fatherless, and to keep thyself unspotted from the world. I love these thoughts that you have. 😊😊😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@KestrelWright]

An inspiration to us all.

[@johncerminaro1067]

+Kestrel Wright ~ Very gracious of you to say so, Kestrel. It is my joy and honor to be of service... Ciao, mio amico di corno e di Dio, JC

[@saulkohen5977]

Just wondering, as per previous questions, what pieces of music have been written for you (or dedicated to you) throughout your career? Saul

[@egidijusstanelis]

Fantastic!!! What piece is name you played in the beginning?

[@johncerminaro1067]

+Egidijus Stanelis Thank you, Egidijus! The opening melody is by John Williams, with whom I worked in Los Angeles during the 1980's and it was first played by a Juilliard classmate of mine and lifelong friend, violinist Itzhak Perlman. The original music by maestro Williams was written for the movie, "Schindler's List." Ciao, mio amico di corno e di musici, JC

[@TheGigiparce0]

Just out of curiosity. Did you perform any of your solo recordings on the Schmid triple horn?

[@andresoares7602]

❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@shiloh.patten]

I feel complete, now. You spoke to me. Is this a dream? :)

[@johncerminaro1067]

If so, I am a fellow dreamer. Yet, I think NOT: thus am a fellow servant... Faithfully so, JC

[@shiloh.patten]

Are you on Facebook? There's a lot of interesting new age/ old age music talk on there. we would love to have you. we can also e-mail with very easy access on Facebook, too. I'd love to stay in contact and exchange new ideas. I've figured out how to play at 432 Hz with all my slides pushed in and with a huge resonant sound that carries with half the effort, so it gives the illusion that everyone else I play with are playing way too sharp, and I can introduce the 432 Hz perfect pitch to them. :) I've got several marching bands in my area tuning to 432 Hz because it works well with the colder temperatures of the season. I like to play at a balance at ~french tuning at 436 Hz (with that 1Hz lift). I can't wait to get your opinions on the things that I've rediscovered. :)

[@shiloh.patten]

You're perfect to me! :)