Leslie was in Hong Kong early in 2007 with WNO, and visited
the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
"Close up of an embouchure" - there is not much wrong with
this one but less flesh in contact with the reed would produce a clearer
sound and more harmonics within it
Leslie demonstrates how to improve an embouchure
Leslie with students from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Leslie shows talented Natalie Hoe some insights into Italian Opera style: recently Les was complimented by Maestro Carlo Rizzi - "You
Play this piece (La Boheme) like an Italian"
Leslie giving tips on sound, embouchure and interpretation to Natalie
- a very talented young student
Leslie
shows how to improve reeds that are unresponsive using Tom Ridenour's
ATG method
Picture of some members of the class with Alan Cumberland Head of Wind,Brass
and Percussion to the Leslie's right (viewer's left)
Stephanie laughs at one of Leslie's dreadful jokes!
Hong Kong Island seen at night from Kowloon
The Cultural Centre in which WNO gave performances of La Boheme (the boat is the Star Ferry in foreground)
