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Trumpet History Tour Hotel Brothel In Vienna

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Trumpet History Tour Hotel Brothel In Vienna

In the Spring of 1971, prominent classical trumpet soloist and pioneering Musicologist, Edward Tarr, organized a 14 day European Trumpet History Tour.

The tour itinerary included a two night stay in Vienna, Austria.

The approximate 20-25 tour participants were booked to stay in a comfortable hotel that was located in a beautiful part of central Vienna.  This hotel would probably be rated 3 stars in this day and age.  The rooms … Read the rest

Edward Tarr European Trumpet History Tour

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Edward Tarr – Trumpet Soloist and Musicologist –  1971

 

Edward Hankins Tarr (born June 15, 1936) in Norwich, Connecticut, is a fine, classically trained American trumpet player and ground breaking musicologist.  In 1953, Edward was a student of Roger Voisin, principal trumpet of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and in 1958–1959 with Adolph Herseth, principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony.

Early in his musical career, Edward Tarr moved to Europe and began his first … Read the rest