Berlin Philharmonic loses its first US player
NewsThe first American-born player of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra will play his last concerts this weekend.
Stefan de Leval Jezierski, 67, has held the third horn seat since 1978.
There will be a farewell party for him after Mahler’s second symphony.
Stefan, originally from Boston, will continue to play with the Scharoun Ensemble as a soloist, jazz musician ,and teacher.
Legend!
I’ll miss your humor, Stefan, and esp your incredible sound. Now, more great jazz for you!
I thought that he was retired last year. But anyways, 43+ years in BPO/playing high horn is definetly hats off! He’s legacy will be continuing and luckily a worthy successor has been found. So Mr. Silver horn, thanks for everything and wishing many happy and healthy retirement years for you!
He is an absolutely stellar, legendary hornist, still at the top of his form, who has reached the well-known BPhil age of mandatory retirement [described famously as “equal injustice for all”]. May he enjoy many more happy and healthy years!
he once gave a talk in London
he seems a nice guy.
I’d like to hear him hold a talk about the origins of his name. Seems there’s a lot to unpack, there.