In April 1845, the Belgian inventor Adolphe Sax triumphed in the French Ministry of War’s performance contest; his new brass instruments, the Saxhorns, provided audibility outdoors, high volume levels, and timbral homogeneity. In this talk, Performing Arts instructor Dr. Sam Nemeth argues that Sax’s instruments — and their sonic bombardments — demonstrated the inextricability of militarism and musical instrumentation in mid-nineteenth century France.
Tuesday, April 23, at 4:15 p.m. in Corns 312.
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Performing Arts Department
Contact: Frank Chiou at fnchiou@owu.edu