Plumbing the depths

[Keraulophone]

I don't know where they get the idea that the low B flat in Rachmaninov Vespers is the lowest note ever written. This piece has a low A.

There's also one in Kodaly's Psalmus Hungaricus.

[mercia]

a gentleman on Radio 4 demonstrated that the note Mr Mealor requires is achievable, albeit rather quietly

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Cat got your fingers, FHG?

No: been in hospital recently and the stitches are itching! (Hence my bitchy earlier comments, perhaps: talk about reaching a low note!)
I shall cross swords with you when I feel less like I might pull something unpleasant.

[Simon]

No: been in hospital recently and the stitches are itching!

Sorry to hear that. Hope all has gone well. Do take care and get well soon!

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

MANY Thanks. So far so good, but it's taking its time and I find it difficult being a patient patient.

Best Wishes.