Michael Sachs

“In Charles Ives’ The Unanswered Question the lonely protagonist, the splendid trumpet of Michael Sachs from the top of the balcony, seemed to be not as much playing in the hall as inhabiting it elementally, emanating from haunted walls, floor and ceiling.”

- The New York Times “The music blazed with baroque virtuosity, thanks in large part to soloist Michael Sachs, who probably never met a high note he couldn’t master."

- The San Diego Union Tribune

Michael Sachs joined The Cleveland Orchestra as Principal Trumpet in 1988.

Praised by critics for demonstrating “how brass playing can be at once heroic and lyrical” (The Cleveland Plain Dealer), he is recognized internationally as a leading soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, teacher, author, and clinician.

Celebrating his 36th season with the orchestra, he is the longest-serving Principal Trumpet in the history of The Cleveland Orchestra…

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Starting in September, 2024, Michael Sachs will be joining the trumpet faculty at The Curtis Institute of Music.

In addition, Mr. Sachs has been a guest lecturer and clinician at many of the world’s leading universities and conservatories.

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“In John Adams’ Doctor Atomic Symphony Soloists performed with distinction, ending with achingly poignant work from Michael Sachs, the principal trumpeter, in the aria theme.”

- The New York Times

 “The program included a spectacular performance by Michael Sachs, the orchestra’s principal trumpet. In two works by Giuseppe Torelli he sent crystalline lines through the vast space, caressing phrases and demonstrating how brass playing can be at once heroic and lyrical.”

- The Cleveland Plain Dealer

News

Strings Music Festival

June 15, 2023/by twb716

Wynton Marsalis – Concerto for Trumpet

May 1, 2023/by twb716

Equipment

B-flat Trumpets

C Trumpets

Auxiliary Instruments

Cornets/Flugelhorns/Posthorns

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