Mark Gould, Part 2: Trumpeter and Conductor

In Part 2, Mark and I discuss differing views of interpretation, specifically with the Hindemith Sonata for Trumpet and Piano. The question is always this: How faithful should the performer be to the exact text of the music? Mark, of course, has some very definite ideas! We also talk about his time with the Metropolitan Opera, and end this part of our conversation with a discussion of historical performance practice.Would you like more inspirational stories, suggestions, insights, and a place...