Lone Ranger

When I was a tot, I listened to the Lone Ranger [whose real name was John Reid, and he was the uncle of Dan Reid, who was the father of Britt Reid, aka the Green Hornet] on radio, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. As everyone--including those who never heard the Lone Ranger on radio probably know, the show's theme song was Rossini's "William Tell Overture."--all that to say whenever I hear the "William Tell Overture" I get a pang of nostalgia for "the days of yesteryear," whatever that meant.
Today, I received a CD recorded by Symphonia Fantastique, which, apparently, is a group associated with the Indiana University School of Music. What is truly unusual about this quasi-orchestra is that it is comprised entirely of tubas, euphoniums, and percussion instruments.
The first track on the CD is the "William Tell Overture." I've never heard--nor imagined that I ever would hear--this piece played solely by tubas and euphoniums. Fantastique! Brought a tear to my eye. 

Island Jim
Southwest Florida
27.1 N, 82.4 W
Hardiness Zone 10
Heat Zone 10
Sunset Zone 25
Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
Maximum 100 F [38 C]

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