Berlin Philharmonic Horn Ensemble in Japan - Part 5

[disvillage]

I never am tired of hearing the amazing low horn work. Everyone plays high, but to play well in the basement is quite a talent...

[AngedeleCor]

Playing this with the Middle Tennessee State University Horn Ensemble. So much fun!

[wowbowist]

STEFAN DOHR RULES !!!!

[klo1024]

I think Sarah Willis is a more talented player than Stefan Dohr but don't tell anyone...

[pbj4toast]

@klo1024 I admire Sarah's talent very much and imagine that she could probably play first chair in any other orchestra. She might have already had other offers, but is doing what she loves and does best. (and after playing the Berlin Philharmonic a person might consider any other a let down) In my opinion she is #1 in the world at playing the 4th horn position.

[fhornman1]

wow! who new you could play so low? Willis is DEFINITELY one of the best at it!

[TheRadioactiveBanana]

2 people missed the like button.

[elpis128]

may i know who is the first horn player?

[DenmarkPrinceof144]

@elpis128 I think its Stefan.

[AvengingSoul91]

@DenmarkPrinceof144 First horn player in this piece is Radek Baborak

[pbj4toast]

@AvengingSoul91 Radek and Stefan are both excellent players but I was pleased to see him get the first chair for this piece. I understand that he now has left the Berlin orchestra for other oportunities.

[DenmarkPrinceof144]

@elpis128 I think its Stefan. it doesn't really matter in an ensemble like this one though. 

[Pippilas1993]

@elpis128 radek baborak



[Mozart3150]

Fantastic, I wish there was a way to buy these performances. If there is could someone tell me?

[dflatmajor]

@Mozart3150

I don't think this one is available on CD/DVD unfortunately. There is, however, a CD by the Berlin Philharmonic Horn Ensemble, called "OPERA!" .

[HeathAU116]

@Mozart3150 This piece is available on the "Take 9" CD from the New York Phil and American Horn Quartet

[hymmez0]

here you really can hear the difference between radek's and dohr's tone quality...

i like radek's more...i guess.it's more dark and inviting.

BUT both are still the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~

[imnotgone144]

@hymmez0 thats also because of the laquered and unlaquered horns.

[nkenney1]

sarah willis is amazing

[instrumentalityyy]

Oh how I love this.

[blacklungsjoe]

The best so far in composition. I love the various tone qualities individuals choose.

[valihorn92]

i really love this !!! its amazing... think radek baborak (1.horn) is my favourite hornplayer... and sarah willis, of course =)

[rugbyplayer9999]

How do they master the horn like that? I'm a trombone player, but whenever I play the horn I always find that it has the nastiest attitude problem. This performance was amazing. Of course.

[neferiel]

Horn is a REALLY frustrating instrument to learn, especially coming off after another instrument like trombone. I've heard a lot of times that it's the hardest wind instrument... and I think that's because SO much of it depends on the curvature of your mouth. Especially on high notes... High F, A, and G are all open and thumb key fingering... so the same fingering, but different mouth curvature.

[rugbyplayer9999]

I know. It doesn't help that it starts on a different harmonic series than the other brass instruments. The open notes are just so close together it's ridiculous. lol

[neferiel]

Honestly, I can't image what other brass instruments. My brother (Who used to play trombone) asked me how many "lip positions" I have on the horn, and I'm like.. "about the same number as the number of notes I can play" xD

[jazztrmpr94]

its all about breath support, then your embouchure doesnt have to work as hard, and its much more reliable.

[archersinner]

@neferiel That's precisely the reason for practising... Do you think those hornists in the videos got to play that well within a snap of their fingers? And I don't think of horn as a frustating instrument, rather, it's a challenging instrument. It forces you to practise and the results are a mystery because it's different for everyone, and it tempts me to get better.

[yomama847]

@neferiel there are alternate fingerings

[WackidWally2]

@neferiel Yes...! My solo this year had a high a trill from high F to high G... talk about mouth curvature!

[PT8475]

@neferiel I haven't found it too challenging to play, personally. Having come off Trumpet, that gave me a position that was naturally disposed to high playing, which has made quite some difference. Trombone will probably mean you have a lower lip position.

[hoornzot]

all you need are horns and music in the world

[hornistle]

omg. worships

[Chidogerardo]

This is awesome Phil Myers is my favorite

[Chidogerardo]

Of Course, i wanted to say that this is really good but Myers is still my favorite¡

[geldschijter]

this is awesome

witch piece is this?

[ThirdWorldHorn]

Farewell to the Red Castle

[kadjrare]

SARAH MARRY MEE!!!

lol but seriously she has the most amazing low horn i ever will hear in my life

d(-_-)b

[cellofellow1223]

They all play on Alexander horns. Somewhat pricey, but worth it!

[ICLAS0000]

Sois los mejores. Enhorabuena, vaya octeto de trompas

[Finners1551]

0:39 the buff low bit in octaves just sounds too sick...

[ThirdWorldHorn]

No joke, I wonder if Sarah Willis will marry me? Sarah if you are out there...

[bigz6909]

if you notice she is has on a wedding ring on sorry buddy.

[sk8erpro10]

i third that to be this good is awsome but it takes years of practice i have played te french hornfor 8 years and i can play this but i need the music and i would like to play ith these guys cuz they are totely wikid!!

[unionbrass]

Dou you know the name of this piece?

[ollie3003]

read the info ...

[caroE3]

Farewell to red castle

[middlemori]

5:35 - 5:39 omg the trills!! one by one by one!!! hohoo

[337336324317313306]

i like french horn very much, eh!

[Redd0346]

Outstanding...! I love being a HORN PLAYER!

[ollie3003]

seconded!

[armailh]

The bald guy is Stefan de Leval Jezierski. An american.

[kukubeast]

my favorite of the 6 videos! i like the stefan and the bald guy :)

[middlemori]

they're both stefans

[secretflavors]

dude, the bald guy's head is tilted..

[kukubeast]

what song is this?

[mchen]

"Farewell to Red Castle"

Kerry Turner

[FrenchHornSeJun]

Is Stefan Dohr a horn player from the Berlin Phil? I've seen his videos on Youtube, but I don't where he is from and stuff like that.

[paxman40L]

yes he is

[paxman40L]

Kerry Turner is amazing... I love his music

[PiliGuaita]

Bravo

[marieantionette]

Sarah Wills is a STRONG low player!!!!Its amazin...as a female hornist i look up to her power!!

[cartel090]

Stefan Dohr eres grandiosoooo!!!!!!!!!!! Ven a Venezuela

[angelobonaccorso]

baborak tambien y los otros...