Patrick Harrild (© Clive Barda)
Patrick Harrild plays principal tuba in the London Symphony Orchestra
Patrick Harrild (© Clive Barda)
Summarise your instrument
‘The biggest, heaviest and lowest of all the brass instruments.’
Best thing about it?
‘Being at the bottom of a mountain of wonderful music.’
Worst thing about it?
‘Carrying it.’
Why did you choose the tuba?
‘As a kid, I was given it to play.’
Do you ever wish you played another instrument?
‘Yes, I’d love to have been a cellist.’
How much is your Instrument worth?
‘About £8,000.’
Your favourite piece for the tuba?
‘ “Ein Heldenleben” by Strauss.’
When are you playing next in London?
‘On Sunday at the Barbican Hall [in 'Duke Bluebeard's Castle'], with conductor Pierre Boulez.’
Tell us a joke about tuba players
‘My least favourite joke is 35 years of hearing people on the bus saying: “I bet you wished you played the piccolo.” ’
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