New front-desker at London Philharmonic
OrchestrasThe orchestra has appointed Waynne Kwon, 29, as its sub-principal cello.
He’s a graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music.
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No comments? Take a look at the linked article about Gramenos subbing for the ailing Karina Canellakis. On the far right the picture appears to show cellist Waynne Kwon. This is possibly his first performance of Brahms Symphony No. 4.
Which brings to mind a story about the great bassoonist Sol Schoenbach playing his debut concert as principal bassoon with the Philadelphia Orchestra. The conductor (I believe it was Beecham) asked the orchestra if it was OK if he didn’t rehearse Brahms Symphony No. 4 since they all knew it so well. Schoenbach, who had just graduated from Curtis, timidly informed Beecham that he had never played the piece. “Oh, you’ll love it tonight” said Beecham.
You don’t get to be 29 years old in the UK without knowing the four Brahms symphonies!