Orchestral Excerpts, Flute. Leonore, Brahms 4th Symphony, Midsummer, Mozart Concerto in G

Hello, my name is Thomas. I'm a student at the Conservatory of Amsterdam.

This was an audition video. I lost, but I'm still proud of my audition so I will leave it up!

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[ionakana83]

Other than that, every thig else was amazingly perfect, very well done on the Mendelssohn Midsummers ND. Scherzo..

[ThomasHorter]

@ionakana83 thanks.

[ionakana83]

Honestly to tell you the truth, why would I be jealous at a mediocre audition? I'm just frustrated at the people they've selected.. But then again the European sound in Much, Much different than the American Sound.. And in your diddy, in the Brahms in bars 103 to the double bar. I wouldn't have treated the eighth note patterns especially on beat 1 of 103 you should have taken more time on the last eighth..

[ThomasHorter]

@ionakana83 but taking time means playing out of time, which is impossible to do in the orchestra. Even says it in the masterclass video for the flute audition.

[ThomasHorter]

@ionakana83 the point of the solo is to have expression without messing up the tempo... that is why it is on every audition. I play it, because I like it that way. Many european flutist have played it the same way I did but in very early recordings. (Which is closer to Brahms actually) I am willing to do whatever a conductor wants but I doubt they will ever say to "take time" in this solo. Maybe in something like Debussy's Faun but that is because the flute is alone.

[flutist1989]

Wow! One of the only good flute auditions! Clearly the only one that knows how to play in an orchestra and with dynamics! Good rhythm, in tune and a wonderful blending orchestral sound. Would be hard to beat in an actual audition, however who knows with this crazy audition though...

[ThomasHorter]

@flutist1989 Thanks!! =)

[mattimoso]

Sounds Great! I've been voting for you and hope you get the position. I love your pure sound, and very clear phrasing, which I think is a good thing to have and makes the performance convicing. - Matti

[ionakana83]

Sorry, let me clarify myself. On the Brahms diddy, it seems to be clipped shorter than usual. I agree its good, damn good, but that stood out more than anything else.

[ionakana83]

and like wise with the pick up into the 3rd beat.. It sounds as if your throwing up on the last notes before the rests.. Make them longer and sweeter.. That's why it says espressivo at the beginning of the solo and piano.. What are the hair pins for? Exaggeration? I think not.

[pickypiccolo]

I enjoyed your audition...definitely a unique sound. Good luck!!

[adri894oo]

great job! i'm sure you will travel to sydney

congratulations for a spanish bassoonist