Death of a Georg Szell stalwart
mainEdwin Anderson, bass trombone of Cleveland Orchestra from 1964 to 1985, died yesterday from the effects of a strike he suffered a couple of weeks ago.
A member of the Indiana University School of Music faculty, Edwin also performed with the orchestras of Chicago, Boston, New York, Louisville, New Orleans, Buffalo, St. Louis, and Cincinnati.
Typo? Strike should be stroke? The loss of a great player and teacher.
Why a “Szell stalwart?” He played only the last six years of Szell’s 24-year tenure. He played for the entire Maazel regime and a year or so of CvD. “Death of Cleveland Bass Trombone” would be more accurate.
Love this performance. The recording was recently remastered by Dutton Laboratories (although I don’t think that is what is available here).
Must we be so critical of every word, mistaken or otherwise, in this moment?..
I worked in the orchestra with Ed for over a decade. Beyond his extraordinary playing, he was a wonderful colleague, friend, and human being. His tenure with the orchestra was only 21 years, but his contribution was one which all of us can only hope to achieve.
Besides mirroring Don Miller’s comments, all should know that Ed was a gentle, quiet and genuinely nice man who was also a wonderful colleague, friend and an exceptional musician and bass trombone player. I consider it a great privilege to have performed with him during his time with The Cleveland Orchestra. Sincere condolences to his family and especially his wife, Ginny. Richard Weiner, Principal Percussionist, Emeritus, 1963-2011.
Would you consider sharing your thoughts about Mr. Duff? IMO, among the musicians who make so many Szell-era CO recordings seminal is his playing. The 1957 Brahms 1st is particularly memorable from the outset as well as his playing in the Beethoven 6th.
Besides mirroring Don Miller’s comments, all should know that Ed was a gentle, quiet and genuinely nice man who was also a wonderful colleague and an exceptional musician and bass trombone player. I consider it a great privilege to have performed with him during his time with The Cleveland Orchestra. Sincere condolences to his family. Richard Weiner, Principal Percussionist, Emeritus, 1963-2011.