R.I.P.
In adoring and grateful memory to Gerhard Meinl (1958-2026). A visionary instrument maker, entrepreneur and music lover who really pushed the development of tubas!
Gerhard Meinl
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bisontuba
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Gerhard Meinl
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Re: Gerhard Meinl
I was fortunate enough to meet him in 1988. I learned a LOT from him in a brief time.
Rest in peace, sir.
Rest in peace, sir.
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Re: Gerhard Meinl
He oversought a tremendous amount of change.
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bort2.0
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Re: Gerhard Meinl
Back in 2003, Melton had a feedback-creating lottery on the Frankfurt Musikmesse.
If you turned in a filled-out form with feedback on some of their products, you could win certain items, the 1st prize being a free ride to ITEC Budapest the following year: Train ticket, Hotel costs and admission fees were covered.
AND I WON THE TRIP! An unforgettable, eye-opening and unique experience that created memories very dear to me, which I would not have pursued otherwise.
Including an ad-hoc mini-lesson on playing the Cimbasso right on the manufacturer´s booth, a free lesson from a very generous American professor of music and, of course, lots of conversation with pro and amateur tuba enthusiasts.
So in a way, Gerhard Meinl directly contributed to my personal and musical journey, of which I am very grateful.
It is very sad to learn of his passing.
If you turned in a filled-out form with feedback on some of their products, you could win certain items, the 1st prize being a free ride to ITEC Budapest the following year: Train ticket, Hotel costs and admission fees were covered.
AND I WON THE TRIP! An unforgettable, eye-opening and unique experience that created memories very dear to me, which I would not have pursued otherwise.
Including an ad-hoc mini-lesson on playing the Cimbasso right on the manufacturer´s booth, a free lesson from a very generous American professor of music and, of course, lots of conversation with pro and amateur tuba enthusiasts.
So in a way, Gerhard Meinl directly contributed to my personal and musical journey, of which I am very grateful.
It is very sad to learn of his passing.
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graybach
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Re: Gerhard Meinl
He was taken from us way too early.
He was only 68.
Great ambassador for the tuba.