Tune in to hear musician Nick Platoff, associate principal trombonist with the San Francisco Symphony, talk about his love of holiday music, especially when the San Francisco Symphony brass section is involved. A “huge fan” of Sleigh Ride, Nick is also excited to perform a world premiere arrangement of Duke Ellington’s version of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. He also takes us on a hilarious trip through the brass section, describing the flugelhorn’s sound as a “warm bath with essential oils.” The trombonist saves the best for last, performing a gorgeous O Holy Night.
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Tune in to hear musician Nick Platoff, Associate Principal Trombone of the San Francisco Symphony, talk about his love of holiday music, especially when the San Francisco Symphony brass section is involved. A “huge fan” of "Sleigh Ride," Nick is also excited to perform a world premiere arrangement of Duke Ellington’s version of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite. He also takes us on a hilarious trip through the brass section, describing the flugelhorn’s sound as a “warm bath with essential oils.” The trombonist saves the best for last, performing a gorgeous "O, Holy Night."
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