This Day in History: 1826-08-28
Wilhelm Wurm, German cornetist, member of the Imperial Theater Orchestra in St. Petersburg, member of the ballet orchestra of the Mariinsky Theater, toured Russia as cornet soloist (1869-1889), known for his lyrical playing, became chief bandmaster of the Guards’ military bands, taught at the St. Petersburg Conservatory (1868-1904), advocated lip and mouthpiece buzzing (like Joseph Fröhlich in 1811), composed brass chamber music, born in Braunschweig, Germany.
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