Why would 37 people press dislike...? This is stunning,I've been listening to this version for years,there's nothing like it,heart and soul went into that,three cheers for those who press like,you're cool.
Perhaps the press didn't care for his musical ideas or odd tempos, but truthfully, I think there are just too many better versions of this Strauss (live & recorded) online: Brain, Tuckwell, Cerminaro, Baumann, etc.. As ever, Baborak plays accurately & smoothly, but this Strauss felt a little tedious compared to the others listed. Only my best guess.
Beautiful French horn sound, incredible endurance and breath control! I am delighted with the performer in combination with the harmony of the orchestra!
I love, love, love his playing. A consummate master. Btw, crescendo to sforzando at 8:15 is exactly right and fully correct as an interpretation of Strauss. None of the other great artists has seen this.
Gorgeous sound! A friend has been bugging me to play the concerto for a while. It's such a beautiful piece but as us hornists know, it's one of the toughest of the solo repertoire for us. Alas, I will make an attempt....I love listening to Radek! ♥️ This is one of my favourite performances of the piece.
It's an alexander 103. But it's not the horn that makes it sound great, it's the dude behind it ;) Alex horns are amazing though, got a 103 myself so I can tell from experience ^^
Its been a while since I played, but wow I wish I had one just to play and enjoy....could never sound like this, but the sound of a horn is tantalizingly beautiful and epic
@Eubulydes if I'm remembering correctly, the Chicago Symphony only specifies that they use yellow brass horns, not a specific brand. Also, though there is advantages to playing the same model of horn, there is also many advantages to not using the same ones either. It builds a character and depth of sound that's different than using the same horn, and it's arguably better than using the same horn, but on the other hand, there is better blend in a single instrument section. Either way though, the "idea of sound" doesn't come from the horn anyways, it comes from the principal player and a good section should mimic his style of playing. So no, it definitely is not necessary, it just depends if the orchestra would rather have blend or depth.
I've heard him play this same piece elsewhere in some other recordings and I like this one best. In the others, he sometimes plays on top of the orchestra. Here he is playing more with the orchestra. Almost a playful back and forth. This is similar to Dennis Brain's approach but Baborák plays the piece with a slightly slower tempo and a tad more drama.
Oh, no doubt -- his playing is breathtaking! I was fascinated by the mechanical action, though. The thumb valve looks like it's entirely mechanical levers; no strings. I was wondering about the back, as well.
i want to play like him one day and I'm middle aged. He's blessed with the essential mechanics necessary to be a virtuoso. i wonder what that winding is by the brace to the leadpipe?
Interesting. I played, and compared to both doubles that I've owned the configuration of the thumb valve is a little odd as well. i've always loved this piece (It was one of my audition pieces for conservatory), but must say that I think his opening phrase is a bit timid. He makes up for it though later. I see from his home page that since his retirement from first chair at the Berlin6 years ago that he's moving into conducting.
he needs to bottle and sell technique. :) Musically its not that difficult, its the chipping of notes im having but at age 57 just moved over to horn (my first love) a year ago so still acclimatizing.
Not all horn players have the same lips, so there are many different sizes. There are also different types of mouthpieces for french horns, vienna horns, natural horns and so on...
Baborak is a marvelous horn player! I played this concerto in a state competition when I was 16 (57 years ago), and I still love it! However, I dislike his liberties in playing slowly the opening measures marked to be Allegro. I strongly prefer the interpretation of Hermann Baumann. I played it as a bold, brash, joyous proclamation of virtuosity! I also feel his third movement's high B-flats were too anonymous, that he should have played them with more accent and held them fractionally longer, as an exultant peak!
I've noticed that some mouthpieces seem wider at the part where the lips go than others. Is there a real, material difference, or is it just the way the manufacturers designed them?
I love the horn but it's been SO MANY years since I played it that I can no longer tell which of the UA-cam videos I should put in my "classical" list for this concerto. Any recommendations as to the best one? Thanks!
If you see names like "Stefan Dohr", "Radek Baborak", "Hermann Baumann", "Dennis Brain", or "Barry Tuckwell", then they will most likely be perfectly acceptable.
Dal vivo è 100 volte meglio, ho avuto la fortuna di ascoltarlo a Bologna a lezione nel 2000, orchestra giovanile Toscanini. Saluti maestro, ricorda le cene con Gabriele Falcioni e company.
t abandoning a centered, rich sound. Seems the best players have that distinctive signature, with an individual fingerprint, but somehow approaching some platonic common sound. He might as well set that Alex to stand in B-flat, though: he plays far fewer than 1 note in 100 one the F side.
He clearly has the technique to take it a bit faster. Exaggerating the speed ups and slow downs may add drama but only up to a point. Otherwise, he has a superb, rich tone and total command of his instrument
It is too small, and/or too hiden against the solo horn. This music is more like concertant simphony, (not "typical" egocentric classical or romantic concertos), the orchestra in this piece should be more balanced - much stronger and expressive. It is Really equal dialog, (where the horn definitelly should not be the strongest player all the time), others not as hidden collor in the corner somewhere behind the soloist ...
It's not the horn, it's Radek himself. He's very careful not to go over the top. He is an amazing player, but he shys away from the loud brassy sound, so In that way he doesn't sound brave or heroic, which is probably why you don't like him.
@@colesorensen3540 yeah. I've noticed that he uses a very careful balance of straight up air pressurization the most but tends to use teeth/jaw position for a lot of the high notes unless it's a faster section- then he tends to use more control with the shaping of the back of his mouth and the back of the tongue. He can do both as is proven by the variation in colour but it seems like he does so as a stylistic choice. Kind of reminds me of jazz stuff a bit :) I love the sound so much
Why would 37 people press dislike...? This is stunning,I've been listening to this version for years,there's nothing like it,heart and soul went into that,three cheers for those who press like,you're cool.
Perhaps the press didn't care for his musical ideas or odd tempos, but truthfully, I think there are just too many better versions of this Strauss (live & recorded) online: Brain, Tuckwell, Cerminaro, Baumann, etc.. As ever, Baborak plays accurately & smoothly, but this Strauss felt a little tedious compared to the others listed. Only my best guess.
This is one of my favorite horn concertos, hats off to the horn section.
Beautiful French horn sound, incredible endurance and breath control! I am delighted with the performer in combination with the harmony of the orchestra!
THE SOUD IS ABOVE EVERY SOUND THAT I EVER HEAR !!!
AMAZING !!!
Yup!
@@carlw Yes! His Soud stands above all the others.
Radek is my favorite musician) he and his horn are both golds))
ある本を読んで飛んできました。シュトラウスはもともと大好きで、私もホルン吹きなのですごく勉強になります。ありがとうございました😊
バボラークさんも素晴らしいが、後ろで山岸さんが共感？しながら吹いている姿に引き込まれました！
The beautiful sound of the horn that proudly echoes, and the harmony of the orchestra that is close to each other.
I love, love, love his playing. A consummate master. Btw, crescendo to sforzando at 8:15 is exactly right and fully correct as an interpretation of Strauss. None of the other great artists has seen this.
I couldn't honestly say I was at all a fan of Radek's sound, but the playing is just so accomplished and musical that it's hard to disapprove.
Não tem como não se emociar assistindo essa lenda das tocatas CCB!
Glória a Deus por sua vida e dom!
great musician.. great control of the air.. I wish I could meet him one day..
Gorgeous sound! A friend has been bugging me to play the concerto for a while. It's such a beautiful piece but as us hornists know, it's one of the toughest of the solo repertoire for us. Alas, I will make an attempt....I love listening to Radek! ♥️ This is one of my favourite performances of the piece.
Sooooo happy to see this back up!!!! Thank you! Beautiful piece by one of the best!
It's an alexander 103. But it's not the horn that makes it sound great, it's the dude behind it ;)
Alex horns are amazing though, got a 103 myself so I can tell from experience ^^
Couldn’t agree more! you give Baborak a plastic toy horn and I bet he would sound amazing on it.
Absolutely awesome!!! Congrats Master Baborák
1:10 that horn in the top left is like what the hell
RC Buggies 😆😆
That hornist in the top left was one of Barry Tuckwell's very good students...
He looks tired tbh 😂
At 5:42 it shows how passionate he is about the music
Its been a while since I played, but wow I wish I had one just to play and enjoy....could never sound like this, but the sound of a horn is tantalizingly beautiful and epic
this guy was playing with multiphonics at 14.. Much talent, much respect and adoration.
Every horn player in the Berlin Philharmonic plays an Alexander, beautiful sounds, very full.
because in Berlin it is obligatory... stupid marketing corruption ...
@Eubulydes if I'm remembering correctly, the Chicago Symphony only specifies that they use yellow brass horns, not a specific brand. Also, though there is advantages to playing the same model of horn, there is also many advantages to not using the same ones either. It builds a character and depth of sound that's different than using the same horn, and it's arguably better than using the same horn, but on the other hand, there is better blend in a single instrument section. Either way though, the "idea of sound" doesn't come from the horn anyways, it comes from the principal player and a good section should mimic his style of playing. So no, it definitely is not necessary, it just depends if the orchestra would rather have blend or depth.
Honestly I like my yahama 671 just as much as any alex I've played
@@colesorensen3540the entire CSO horn section plays on horns made by Steven Lewis.
absolutely the greatest!!
I've heard him play this same piece elsewhere in some other recordings and I like this one best. In the others, he sometimes plays on top of the orchestra. Here he is playing more with the orchestra. Almost a playful back and forth. This is similar to Dennis Brain's approach but Baborák plays the piece with a slightly slower tempo and a tad more drama.
O melhor!!!
Oh, no doubt -- his playing is breathtaking! I was fascinated by the mechanical action, though. The thumb valve looks like it's entirely mechanical levers; no strings. I was wondering about the back, as well.
Same sound than Barry Tuckwell. Excellent Baborak!!!
Sublime playing..
Just amazing.
briliant bravooo
His tone is unreal!
バボラーク氏はやはり凄いお方でした...
ぶこん 日本人！？
Exceptional. Yes it is a bit slow but it is musically coherent.
Amazing!
This is quite excellent! I can't say I'm wild about the interpretation, but I can say that was an awesome performance nonetheless.
great!!!
I wanna play on an alexander :(
bravo！
Scott you read this as I told you to read it.. MIND FUCKING BLOWN!!
i want to play like him one day and I'm middle aged. He's blessed with the essential mechanics necessary to be a virtuoso. i wonder what that winding is by the brace to the leadpipe?
Interesting. I played, and compared to both doubles that I've owned the configuration of the thumb valve is a little odd as well.
i've always loved this piece (It was one of my audition pieces for conservatory), but must say that I think his opening phrase is a bit timid. He makes up for it though later.
I see from his home page that since his retirement from first chair at the Berlin6 years ago that he's moving into conducting.
りひゃるとシュトラウス
リヒャルトシュトラウス
he needs to bottle and sell technique. :) Musically its not that difficult, its the chipping of notes im having but at age 57 just moved over to horn (my first love) a year ago so still acclimatizing.
Hey Ancient, how do you mean Strauss helped? Strauss was mad at him because Radek didn't like his coffee.
3:37 그의 눈 역시 귀여운 고양이 !
Not all horn players have the same lips, so there are many different sizes. There are also different types of mouthpieces for french horns, vienna horns, natural horns and so on...
Baborak is a marvelous horn player! I played this concerto in a state competition when I was 16 (57 years ago), and I still love it! However, I dislike his liberties in playing slowly the opening measures marked to be Allegro. I strongly prefer the interpretation of Hermann Baumann. I played it as a bold, brash, joyous proclamation of virtuosity!
I also feel his third movement's high B-flats were too anonymous, that he should have played them with more accent and held them fractionally longer, as an exultant peak!
It's a sound preference but Alex horns are definitely not terrible! You most like Western Horn sound I suppose? Mr. Baborak uses a Durk horn now :)
2:34 그것은 옳다 !
Anyone know what kind of horn he's using? It sounds wonderful!
I know I'm 4 years late and that you've probably found out already, but it's an unlacquered yellow brass Alexander 103
He means the maker of the horn, Alexander
圧巻ですな
hes too good
Delicia para mis oídos ❤
I've noticed that some mouthpieces seem wider at the part where the lips go than others. Is there a real, material difference, or is it just the way the manufacturers designed them?
He is Solo Hornist from Berlin Phil?
Anyone know where I could buy this recording?
majstorija
I love the horn but it's been SO MANY years since I played it that I can no longer tell which of the UA-cam videos I should put in my "classical" list for this concerto. Any recommendations as to the best one? Thanks!
If you see names like "Stefan Dohr", "Radek Baborak", "Hermann Baumann", "Dennis Brain", or "Barry Tuckwell", then they will most likely be perfectly acceptable.
Mouthpieces come in all shapes and sizes.
Dal vivo è 100 volte meglio, ho avuto la fortuna di ascoltarlo a Bologna a lezione nel 2000, orchestra giovanile Toscanini. Saluti maestro, ricorda le cene con Gabriele Falcioni e company.
Anybody knows who are the orchestra and the conductor?
Conductor: Tatsuya SHIMONO
Orchestra: Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra
I Think Radek plays Dürk horn, right?
why he attached gom on mouthpipe?
ホモは音楽家
cornist adevarat...
3:03 그의 인상이 진지한 !
t abandoning a centered, rich sound. Seems the best players have that distinctive signature, with an individual fingerprint, but somehow approaching some platonic common sound. He might as well set that Alex to stand in B-flat, though: he plays far fewer than 1 note in 100 one the F side.
which mouthpiece he is using ?
Sebastian Guzman I think he uses a Bach 3
Oh man, you know as much about it as the man in the moon......poor guy
Kapusta alebo salat ?!
Id do kelu!
lukáš guba Na vyber je len kapusta a salat !
He clearly has the technique to take it a bit faster. Exaggerating the speed ups and slow downs may add drama but only up to a point. Otherwise, he has a superb, rich tone and total command of his instrument
4:40
Immer vorn mit alex-horn.......remember!
.not his fan, but this is some beautiful playing!!!
Radek is the greatest horn player ever, with all due respect for Brain and Bloom. He is either an extraterrestrial or God. He also owns Mozart 1st.
brian omalley 1st what? 1st horn concerto? Owns it?
Baumann wasnt that bad either...
Eagle lodge are home edinburgh
Jeg har aldri hørt en bedre hornist og tror ikke det finnes i dag.(2022)
Brynjar Hoff
so many empty seats, sad :-(
Clarinet and oboe are very good, but sadly the ensemble is not so good overall, and also too small for this concerto. :/
Is this a joke? Check the score.... Small orchestra.
It is too small, and/or too hiden against the solo horn. This music is more like concertant simphony, (not "typical" egocentric classical or romantic concertos), the orchestra in this piece should be more balanced - much stronger and expressive. It is Really equal dialog, (where the horn definitelly should not be the strongest player all the time), others not as hidden collor in the corner somewhere behind the soloist ...
I hate to disagree but I think that this is how it should be played, the orchestra really isn't too small at all...
I don't know why anyone plays an Alex. Baborak is a fantastic player, but I hate his sound.
Nope. I just think Alexander makes a terrible horn. The sound is small and weak.
It's not the horn, it's Radek himself. He's very careful not to go over the top. He is an amazing player, but he shys away from the loud brassy sound, so In that way he doesn't sound brave or heroic, which is probably why you don't like him.
@@colesorensen3540 yeah. I've noticed that he uses a very careful balance of straight up air pressurization the most but tends to use teeth/jaw position for a lot of the high notes unless it's a faster section- then he tends to use more control with the shaping of the back of his mouth and the back of the tongue. He can do both as is proven by the variation in colour but it seems like he does so as a stylistic choice. Kind of reminds me of jazz stuff a bit :) I love the sound so much
A little bit slow...
which mouthpiece he is using ?
+Sebastian Guzman he's using a Vincent Bach No. 10
+Sebastian Guzman he's using a Vincent Bach No. 10
+Valch0 Thanks but how do you know that?
+Sebastian Guzman It's bach no. 3
Sebastian Guzman I know because he came recently to do a concert in my contry and I met him afterwards with my friends hornists.
2:22