The bells in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” are usually performed on a celeste in modern day performances. But, just once, wouldn’t you like to hear it just as the master intended? The “Sydney Morning Herald” has an intriguing article on one man’s successful quest for the true glockenspiel sound.
Be absolutely certain you don’t miss out on the demonstration. Click on “the magic glockenspiel” link to the right of the article. It truly does sound like a sprinkling of stars.
Suzanne Calvin, Assoc. Dir. of Marketing, The Dallas Opera