Finally, some progress for one of the people we’re following in Notes from the Fires.
This episode of Notes from the Fires introduces us to Christopher Still, second trumpet for the LA Phil. Chris also hosts a podcast called Honesty Pill in which he helps other classical musicians hone their skills. Still lived in Altadena with his wife Amanda, their two young sons, and their two dogs, Luna and Karl Von Hoobie-Doobie. They got out of the house 15-20 minutes after he saw fire in Eaton Canyon.
Thank you to Chris for being part of Notes from the Fires. The piece you heard at the end of today's episode is the third movement of Brahms’ 4th Symphony, recorded live in concert by the LA Phil, featuring conductor Gustavo Dudamel and Chris in the horn section.
Listen to the full episode above. Below, check out photos of Chris, his home, and watch a video featuring the beautiful story about a group that helped his family when their house burned down.
Christopher Still playing his trumpet in his rental house in Silverlake.
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Christopher Still, in his rental house in Silverlake, with a painting of his house done by Houses in Memoriam.
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The remnants of an upright piano in Christopher Still’s home in Altadena.
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Christopher Still, in his rental house in Silverlake, tells us about this touching painting of his house that burned in Altadena. Recorded by John Rabe.
