Brass Bulletin N. 14

Jean-Pierre Mathez

Why change Brass Bulletin? Jean-Pierre Mathez defends renewal—and calls on readers to contribute, write… and bring in new subscribers.

The Last Years of his Life

Jean-Pierre Mathez

Arban and the call for progress: inspired by Saint-Saëns, he makes a final push for a C cornet—an effort that would ultimately fail.

Clains and demands in musical life today

Willi Gohl

What is the musician’s role today? Willi Gohl questions creation, teaching, and society—and argues for a more human, free, and living music.

Reply to Bernhard Krol

Peter Damm

Should a cadenza imitate Mozart? Peter Damm argues for stylistic fidelity without imitation—at the heart of a debate with Bernhard Krol.

Thomas Everett

What does a musical trip to the USSR reveal? Between discipline, powerful sound, and vivid exchanges, this account uncovers a different brass culture.

Jean-Pierre Mathez

What if strength is the wrong approach? Rolf Quinque traces his shift from force to mastery through controlled breathing, discipline, and relaxed playing.