94 reactions · 14 shares | "The chances of playing a wrong note are very, very high."  Meet National Symphony Orchestra Principal Horn Abel Pereira & enjoy some facts about his instrument along with a performance of "Landscapes" by Werner Pirchner—plus some of Abel's nature photography from his time away from the Concert Hall! 歷 | National Symphony Orchestra | Facebook

You've heard of the saxophone, you've heard of the bassoon, and even the contrabassoon. But have you ever heard of the Sarrusophone? This unique instrument is not often used in modern-day orchestral settings, but recently one was featured in the ISO's performance of Ravel's "Rapsodie Espagnole." One of our summer interns, Talli Duckworth, sat down with ISO Assistant Principal Bassoon Mark Ortwein, who owns and played the sarrusophone featured in that piece, to learn more. Head over to our websit