Principal Chairs interview with Peter Verhoyen

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We are joined by Peter Verhoyen, principal piccolo of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, for an online interview. Peter shares his thoughts on general aspects of solo piccolo playing as well as playing in an orchestra and how to stay in shape in times of a global lockdown.
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01:05 - Tell us about your piccolo 07:25 - Do you have any preference in the wood for your piccolos? 10:14 - How do you deal with difference in embouchure when switching instruments? 15:47 - Do you protect your ears in orchestra against loud sounds 22:39 - List of top 10 piccolo solo and chamber pieces 30:58 - How you played Allan Stephenson's delightful piccolo concerto? 32:18 - What made you decide that you wanted become more specialized in piccolo 38:05 - Have you played the Barry McKimm piccolo concerto? 39:29 - How does the placement of the cork affect the sound and response of the piccolo? 42:27 - What should I tell my students when they "sputter" on the piccolo? Too much tension? 47:53 - How do you practice intonation? 57:47 - In orchestra how do you divide the parts if there is piccolo in the second flute part?