Wednesday, December 08, 2021

Playing the French Horn with his Feet



Felix Klieser was born without arms. He uses his feet for everything, including his chosen profession -playing the French horn. He fell in love with the sound of the horn when he was just a toddler and has practiced diligently ever since. Klieser is now Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s artist in residence. He will perform with the British orchestra for the next two years at least. Klieser holds his horn on a tripod and does the keys with his left foot. He says he can't imagine how others do it with hands. (via Laughing Squid


Klieser is described in various biographies as a German professional hornist. I'm sure that's the correct term, but it just sounds wrong.

1 comment:

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Wonderful! Talent finds a way.