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Jean Douay

6 Articles by Jean Douay

Brass Bulletin 13 - 1 / 1976

The trombone in Maurice Ravel's Bolero

Douay, Jean

The trombone in Maurice Ravel's Bolero

Part 1

How should Boléro’s trombone solo be played? After 100 performances, Jean Douay challenges conventions and argues for a more supple, controlled approach.

pp. 59–62

Brass Bulletin No 13 · 1976

Trombone· Repertoire· Technique· Interpretation· Orchestral playing

Brass Bulletin 19 - 3 / 1977

The trombone in Maurice Ravel's Boléro

Douay, Jean

The trombone in Maurice Ravel's Boléro

Part 2 – End

Boléro as ordeal: Jean Douay reveals stage fright, pressure, and the weight of the final solo—where one moment can elevate or undermine the entire orchestra.

pp. 29–30

Brass Bulletin No 19 · 1977

Trombone· Repertoire· Orchestral playing· Interpretation

Brass Bulletin 21 - 1 / 1978

Douay, Jean

Lip surgery - a report

A musician risks everything: Jean Douay reports on a trombonist who chose lip surgery to transform his playing—raising bold questions about technique, anatomy, and limits.

pp. 53–57

Brass Bulletin No 21 · 1978

Health· Report

Brass Bulletin 29 - 1 / 1980

A woman trombonist, Yvelise Girard

Douay, Jean

A woman trombonist, Yvelise Girard

Women and Brass

From Paris conservatories to police bands, a young trombonist confronts isolation, scrutiny and ambition as women slowly enter the brass world.

pp. 49–52

Brass Bulletin No 29 · 1980

Trombone· Society· Professional life· Sociology· Auditions

Brass Bulletin 70 - 2 / 1990

Douay, Jean

André Lafosse (1890-1975)

Master of Trombone

pp. 56–60

Brass Bulletin No 70 · 1990

Trombone· Encounters

Brass Bulletin 81 - 1 / 1993

Douay, Jean

Georges Delerue (1925-1992)

One of the most famous French composers

pp. 94–97

Brass Bulletin No 81 · 1993

Encounters· Repertoire

2 Articles about Jean Douay

Brass Bulletin 10 - 1 / 1975

An interview with Jean Douay

Mathez, Jean-Pierre

An interview with Jean Douay

What does it take to stay at the top of a major orchestra? Jean Douay shares insights on discipline, pressure and the realities behind the trombone section.

pp. 49–57

Brass Bulletin No 10 · 1975

Trombone· Encounters

Brass Bulletin 73 - 1 / 1991

Mathez, Jean-Pierre

Jean Douay

Trombone in the heart of France

pp. 78–85

Brass Bulletin No 73 · 1991

Trombone· Encounters

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