Rafael Mendez - Haydn Trumpet Concerto

In this second installment of the Rafael Mendez special entitled "The Trumpet," Mendez begins with discussing the origins of the trumpet and then plays an exceptional rendition of the third movement of the Haydn trumpet concerto.

For those of you familiar with this piece it will be a breath of fresh air to hear Mendez's version. This was the first piece written for the keyed trumpet, and Haydn wrote this concerto to really showcase this brand new instrument. Unlike other classical trumpet performances of this piece where the trumpet sounds like a part of the orchestra, Mendez electrifies the show by playing with such vigor and virtuosity. I think Mendez is doing Haydn a great favor by playing this piece not as part of an orchestra, but as a trumpet player. Haydn intended this to showcase the trumpet, and Mr. Mendez does just that.

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• haydn
• orchestra

[JDTrumpetTony]

Rafeal Mendez was a very proud and great musician, All i hear is a great solid sound and somebody enjoying what they are doing, sure his style isn't exactly one of "a classical player" but you have to understand. He grew up playing Mariachi trumpet You do not have to sound a certain way to be considered a "good trumpet player" he just grew up playing one style and loved all music so much he played them all. He is an amazing trumpet player and inspires me to play. That's a professional. »='''=<|

[bastiantrumpet14]

rafael mendez el mejor trompetista de todos los tiempos nadie se le iguala y tocando haydn con trompeta sib, un ejemplo de su virtuosismo ...mendez no tocaba nada con trompetas en otras tonalidades el tocaba lo que fuera con su trompeta sib old ....un maestro que jamas se le igualara ,,,,,

[fullrekords]

maldita sea no hablo ingles

[baldbaby2000]

Love it. So accurate and precise.

[RaulBernalThird]

@kejsport Yeah :D

[kejsport]

Is he playing that from memory?

[lunageologist]

Since my Spanish is so poor, and I am embarrassed to have it seen or heard, I will reply in English only. I had a famous musician on my fathers side of the family. Until the day he passed away, he played his trumpet. Until the day he passed away, he was always looking for more work and working. He loved to play the trumpet, and those around him became enthralled with his playing. If you work harder than everyone else, and you play from your heart, people will feel it and want more.

[Mistric24]

Sometimes I wonder... there are some musicians that are really good, and have the potential to be famous, but do not make it. For example, this guy is godly amazing and noticably better than others, but what makes them better? How do they do it? I am 14 years old and I have been playing for 4 years. I recently bought a King Silverflare and want to get seriously involved in trumpet and doing research on musicians and he is a good model. GO RAFAEL!!!!! (even though he passed, sadly)

[Mistric24]

A veces me pregunto ... hay algunos músicos que son realmente buenos, y tienen el potencial de ser famoso, pero no lo hacen. Por ejemplo, este chico es increíble y piadosa notablemente mejores que otros, pero lo hace mejor? ¿Cómo lo hacen? Tengo 14 años y he estado jugando durante 4 años. Hace poco compré un Silverflare rey y quiere seriamente involucrado en la trompeta y hacer investigación sobre los músicos y él es un buen modelo. RAFAEL GO !!!!! (a pesar de que pasó, por desgracia).

[Mistric24]

@aznnemisis right but this guy makes him look like a 6 year old playing a pocket trumpet

-see "Little Bobby Harrison, Trumpet player"

[LethalPekin]

@bastiantrumpet14 estoy de acuerdo.

[chemoman1]

@komaxlaredo Me imagino... pero por medios como el internet, la cultura y los mexicanos que hicieron historia tienen una mayor posibilidad de que se les reconozca, o que simplemente, se les conozca. Esperemos que nuevas generaciones aprovechen estas herramientas. Yo actualmente tengo 19 años , y dudo que si no fuera por el internet, hubiera sabido de Mendez. al menos usted no contaba con las herramientas de las que hoy disponemos :)