Philip Farkas was the principal French horn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for years and years. And years. (1936-1941, and again 1947-1960 to be exact.) He's considered one of the most important French hornists and French horn pedagogues - oh, ever.
Very impressive.
Originally, though, Farkas played the tuba. Yes, the tuba. Then one day on his way to school, the streetcar driver refused to let him board because his instrument took up too much room. "Well, what instrument would I be allowed to bring?" he asked (that's a paraphrase, guys). The driver looked around, pointed to the French horn case of a nearby band student - and the rest is noise. No wait, I mean history.
(via IU)
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