For those that aren't horn players, or those that are but have not performed this piece, it must be pointed out how strenuous a piece this really is. There may not even be an instance of a full bar's rest in the entire work! The only respite for the horn player's embouchure is the occasional drop into the lower register where he can regain the blood flow to his tiring lips :)
So many critics.... Great job!!! Can hear the piano just fine! Actually the balance is good between Horn and piano, so I don't know what people are talking about.
Amazingly expressive and confident performance. Tone is beautiful. And as a horn player, I am gratified to know that someone else encounters the "notes around staff B natural through above-the-staff G cause most mics within 50 ft to freak out even if they are theoretically set well within SPL tolerance" problem.
This is the solution to that problem: Use 2 ElectroVoice RE20 mics. Yes. That would certainly do. Hey! Check out the amazing EV RE20 mic. I have blown the walls down, right up against that mic, playing my Bb trumpet (B&S Challenger II - the phatt sound, with a Schilke Symphony Series M1* mouthpiece - it don't get bigger), and had NO DISTORTION, whatsoever. Talkin' recording Morricone's Good, Bad and Ugly... blowing the walls down... paint shredded off the walls... ridiculous volume. Get the right mic for the job.
Bravo David! You have done well, Grasshopper! This is the piece by which I evaluate all horn players (for what it's worth). I wish for you a wonderful career in Chi Town. Keep Bud and Jake and Dale in your ear and you will not only survive, but thrive. I look forward to hearing you for years to come.
Great performance, the interpretation that you gave to this piece made it more bright for me, I always thought it was slow and too calm, but you made it different good job.
Great piece, great sound, great execution! I don't know why so many are complaining the way they are about this piano and his playing. So what, the lid wasn't up. It can still be clearly heard, and no, he "might as well as played a capella." Gotta respectfully disagree on that. Anyway, great job! Enjoyed listening! Keep it up!
Melissa - I was an idiot to say that - Absolutely incorrect! Will be deleting my comment and this Reply, if you would acknowledge it! Thank you. David Cooper now plays with the BPO!! If you have an interest in the horn, you should join the Facebook group, "Hornpeople." It's a closed group, but I'm sure they will accept your application to join. If you use Hornpeople's "Search" function, you will find many marvelous performances by David. Hope to see you there! Marcy
Mr. Cooper: SUPERB PERFORMANCE!! Please take a look at my comments about the performance of this piece by Mr. Farkas. It's a rather long comment, but will be gratifying to you. Skip the comparison I make between Farkas and his accompanist, and read the detailed laudatory comments I make re Farkas's flexibility, etc. Also, your tone is World-class! I hope you have listened to Brain's performance of this piece (here on youtube); both of you have remarkable phrasing! Flawless performance (yours too). I believe there was a whisper of a near cracking of one note, but tell me what you think, OK?
For those that aren't horn players, or those that are but have not performed this piece, it must be pointed out how strenuous a piece this really is. There may not even be an instance of a full bar's rest in the entire work! The only respite for the horn player's embouchure is the occasional drop into the lower register where he can regain the blood flow to his tiring lips :)
Andrew Bryant Well said!
Unbelievably wonderful! Can't listen to this often enough. . .congrats on BPO post!
There's only 8 full bars of rest in the whole thing!
It's a piece of cake, if you are conditioned. Carmine's people, Carmine's.
Spectacular is not a strong enough word for this performance. Bravo, David!
The C to C octave leap in the adagio is perfect!
Congratulations on your new job! Can't wait to hear you in the section!
I cannot imagine that could be performed any better. What an amazing accomplishment to know the horn so well that you can perform on that level.
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So many critics.... Great job!!! Can hear the piano just fine! Actually the balance is good between Horn and piano, so I don't know what people are talking about.
tootendatuba I made the erroneous comment about balance. I deleted it years ago. It was not criticism, it was a first impression. Mea culpa.🙄
good lord that C to C................ can i even call myself a horn player after that??
Cooper that was wonderfully played.😍😍
This is just wonderful playing , among the best I have ever heard. Thankyou!
Amazingly expressive and confident performance. Tone is beautiful.
And as a horn player, I am gratified to know that someone else encounters the "notes around staff B natural through above-the-staff G cause most mics within 50 ft to freak out even if they are theoretically set well within SPL tolerance" problem.
This is the solution to that problem:
Use 2 ElectroVoice RE20 mics. Yes. That would certainly do.
Hey! Check out the amazing EV RE20 mic.
I have blown the walls down, right up against that mic, playing my Bb trumpet (B&S Challenger II - the phatt sound, with a Schilke Symphony Series M1* mouthpiece - it don't get bigger), and had NO DISTORTION, whatsoever.
Talkin' recording Morricone's Good, Bad and Ugly... blowing the walls down... paint shredded off the walls... ridiculous volume.
Get the right mic for the job.
Bravo David! You have done well, Grasshopper! This is the piece by which I evaluate all horn players (for what it's worth). I wish for you a wonderful career in Chi Town. Keep Bud and Jake and Dale in your ear and you will not only survive, but thrive. I look forward to hearing you for years to come.
Just dawned on me that this was played from memory.
Bravo David, also one of my favorite recital pieces & too seldom heard, many thanks for the post ~
Bravo Sir! Can't wait to hear you in Chicago. Congratulations. MUCH deserved!
This is my favorite French horn piece. You're doing great
I was moved to tears. Thank you.
I love this piece and truly hope to one day be able to play this for one of my soloist in my high career.
You are so expressive in your playing. This is beautiful.
Congrats on your newest gig at the BPO! Well deserved.
Still lovin' it! Have shared this with the FB group, Hornpeople. Your perfect performance of this awesome piece has received MANY rave reviews!
Bravo, both!
Absolutely superb!
Great tempos, along with everything else. Very impressive.
Это моё любимое произведение для валторны. Вы просто молодец .
Excellent playing .
Beautiful!!
Great performance, the interpretation that you gave to this piece made it more bright for me, I always thought it was slow and too calm, but you made it different good job.
Expressive and evocative
Superba interpretazione. Complimenti!
This man is at one with his horn! Cool, way cool.
What a true and extremely insightful comment!
Complimenti....bravissimo...
Cary Chow was my accompanist from Victoria while I was a student at UVic...! What a small world. Fantastic performance from both of you!
That was so awesome.
Beautiful! I admire you.
fabulous, amazing, I love it so much
Increible interpretacion, maestro...
bellissimo suono. eccellente cornista!
I was playing a 2011 Rauch
Gorgeous.
Mouthpiece? Looks a little like my King H-2.
Bravo.
Lovely playing. Thanks so much for sharing your artistry.. Love Schumann!!!
@@dbryant4 I could be wrong but I think its just a farkas
Fantastic!
Estupendo David! saludos desde Perú!
Très belle entente musicale !bravo!
Beautiful
awesome performance!
it's wonderful・・・ !!!!!
BRAVO!!
Great piece, great sound, great execution! I don't know why so many are complaining the way they are about this piano and his playing. So what, the lid wasn't up. It can still be clearly heard, and no, he "might as well as played a capella." Gotta respectfully disagree on that. Anyway, great job! Enjoyed listening! Keep it up!
Melissa - I was an idiot to say that - Absolutely incorrect! Will be deleting my comment and this Reply, if you would acknowledge it! Thank you. David Cooper now plays with the BPO!! If you have an interest in the horn, you should join the Facebook group, "Hornpeople." It's a closed group, but I'm sure they will accept your application to join. If you use Hornpeople's "Search" function, you will find many marvelous performances by David. Hope to see you there! Marcy
Excellent!
The new Dennis Brain !
omg that was amazing
Whoa👍📯📯
素晴らしい👀
Bravo!
For me, beautiful job. Must be very difficult to play the horn well with such a small mouth piece for performing room. Bravo!
mis saludos.....genial!!
Mr. Cooper: SUPERB PERFORMANCE!! Please take a look at my comments about the performance of this piece by Mr. Farkas. It's a rather long comment, but will be gratifying to you. Skip the comparison I make between Farkas and his accompanist, and read the detailed laudatory comments I make re Farkas's flexibility, etc. Also, your tone is World-class! I hope you have listened to Brain's performance of this piece (here on youtube); both of you have remarkable phrasing! Flawless performance (yours too). I believe there was a whisper of a near cracking of one note, but tell me what you think, OK?
messrtwinky I love Farkas and Brain! HUGE thanks!
Allegro starts at 3:36
you are very good
bravo
Maravilha! !
OUAH COOPER
Am I the only one wondering about the damaged board of the piano?! Where all the black colour is gone and you can see the blank wood?!
David, what is your opinion on the rauch horns :) ? Wonderful performance though !
Wow! Great performance! What kind of horn are you playing here?
David, What model of horn do you have?
Valentino _ No, Valentino, Cooper's horn is not a Conn at all. And why no mention of what a GREAT job he did?
The audio is kinda mess, but it was good.
*******
Beautiful!