R.I.P. Rudi Meinl Sr

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R.I.P. Rudi Meinl Sr

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On Facebook, it was reported that the old master, retired Rudi Meinl Sr., has passed away…
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Wow, what a shame. He was a man I wanted to meet for years. I met Gerhard Meinl and Peter Hirsbrunner, but never him. Rest in peace, sir.
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Very sorry to hear that. Do you know how old he was?

Gerhard Meinl and Rudy Sr. in the same year... :(
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https://windsongpress.com/brass%20playe ... l%20Jr.pdf

A biography from Brian Fredericksen’s website.
It gives Herr Meinl’s birthday and some interesting facts about his life.
Despite saying “Jr.” at the top, it’s a typo: the biography is indeed about the elder Meinl.
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Played one of his tubas today and am picking up another one next week! There really aren't many of the old masters around anymore.
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