I just realized that the student wasn't being taught correctly. I thought one part that he kept playing the same over and over, I realize what he needs to do is not decrescendo so soon the appoggiatura
How can you not like Albrecht Mayer and his ability to teach? Young Mr. Blair is also an excellent student, has a wonderful tone and enormous potential. These videos are worth their weight in gold!
This reply is very late but by the time you made this comment, Mr. Blair had already been the Associate Principal Oboist of the Pittsburgh Symphony, considered among the best in the U.S., for four years, and he's still in that position
What I love about these videos is how they show what is necessary to be a world-class musician. I would classify myself as an above-average musician (majored in music in college). Basically, I'm good enough that people that are not musicians think I'm much better than I am. And they sometimes ask if I ever did or would audition for a professional orchestra and I have to explain to them how I'm not close to good enough for that. I look at these types of players the same way I do professional athletes. 1) There are some people that are just physically able to do things that I could never do. They just have innate abilities far beyond the average person. But also, 2) They have an obsessive understanding of their "sport" and work extremely hard. Both of those things have to be present. Because some people are extremely gifted but waste their abilities because they don't do the work. And some people work extremely hard, but ultimately just don't have the ability. These videos are great to show young players that seem to have the physical abilities and then the masters help them see just how obsessive they need to be in order to be great. And it's helpful for those of us average and slightly above average musicians because it hopefully pushes us to get the most out of our own abilities, whatever they may be. That's why even as I trombone player and composer, I have watched every oboe, violin, cello, and whatever other masterclasses are posted. They all make me better.
@@lennic95 Most German orchestras play between 442-445. America simply copy the high standards of the European orchestras. The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Tune to 440 (the 'normal' tuning frequency)
The student is technically very strong... but its clear what Albrecht is trying to do here and thats get some emotion and dynamism out of him. He just seems very stiff and robotic (both in his colour and his physical posture). Of course its not easy playing in front of a master... but you have to put more passion into your playing to get to higher levels.
Beautiful! What does Mr. Mayer mean at 3:30 when he talks about reading in 440? I immediately think 440 Hz (middle C), but don't understand how that would make sense.
that clicking sounds are heard because they have placed very nice microphones that catch everything and they are playing a cappella and maybe Her Mayer is presing to hard because he is not focusing on the sound just in the articulation. Every instrument sounds if you place the microphone close enough for example the piano
Mitchell McVeigh McVeigh Thanks for that info--I started playing the violin again after being away from it for a long time and I tune to the 440 on my electronic metronome gadget and it always sounds a little flat to me so maybe that's why.
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I like the way Max adjusts to Albrecht's suggestions. Not too quick, not too slow. That's learning.
David Floren I think he was quite slow to learn at 4:40. The man, he is a very good principle oboeist
I don't think he did learn, he played it almost the same every time.
I just realized that the student wasn't being taught correctly. I thought one part that he kept playing the same over and over, I realize what he needs to do is not decrescendo so soon the appoggiatura
How can you not like Albrecht Mayer and his ability to teach? Young Mr. Blair is also an excellent student, has a wonderful tone and enormous potential. These videos are worth their weight in gold!
This reply is very late but by the time you made this comment, Mr. Blair had already been the Associate Principal Oboist of the Pittsburgh Symphony, considered among the best in the U.S., for four years, and he's still in that position
@@whatafreakinusername Very good to hear. Since I am in Europe I tend to miss many of these US artists.
What I love about these videos is how they show what is necessary to be a world-class musician. I would classify myself as an above-average musician (majored in music in college). Basically, I'm good enough that people that are not musicians think I'm much better than I am. And they sometimes ask if I ever did or would audition for a professional orchestra and I have to explain to them how I'm not close to good enough for that.
I look at these types of players the same way I do professional athletes. 1) There are some people that are just physically able to do things that I could never do. They just have innate abilities far beyond the average person. But also, 2) They have an obsessive understanding of their "sport" and work extremely hard. Both of those things have to be present. Because some people are extremely gifted but waste their abilities because they don't do the work. And some people work extremely hard, but ultimately just don't have the ability. These videos are great to show young players that seem to have the physical abilities and then the masters help them see just how obsessive they need to be in order to be great. And it's helpful for those of us average and slightly above average musicians because it hopefully pushes us to get the most out of our own abilities, whatever they may be. That's why even as I trombone player and composer, I have watched every oboe, violin, cello, and whatever other masterclasses are posted. They all make me better.
We're glad to know that you find our master classes beneficial. Thank you for your comment.
I love how nice Albrecht Mayer is! I'm a clarinetist and the thought of taking masterclasses with Stanley Drucker truly frightens me.
Max's tone is really excellent - on par with the world's great oboists. The highest notes in particular have a brilliant core, or bite, to them.
Love Albrecht’s nonchalant “in front of, I don’t know, 10 million people?” What a boss
3:26 his vibrato is so fascinating
Yeah European Oboe playing has TONS of vibrato
This guy has a beautiful sound!
Albrecht... what a funny guy :D
8:46 Haydn Oboe Concerto in C major ^_^
You! You're the guy that ruined the mozart oboe concerto :D
That was my friend haha xD
Our teacher still doesn't know we made it either, so when he makes us learn it next year we're going to send it to him >:D
Alex Jun you have such a rude comment
He made a joke video about ruining the mozart oboe concerto. No offense intended...
Gran y fantástica Clase Maestra.
Gracias Maestro Mayer.
I play trombone and this is so helpful even to me ! I love his way of thinking.
I heard that the chicago symphony uses A 442 when they tune.
Most orchestras do and most oboists have a tendency to play sharp
@@lennic95 Most German orchestras play between 442-445. America simply copy the high standards of the European orchestras. The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Tune to 440 (the 'normal' tuning frequency)
The student is technically very strong... but its clear what Albrecht is trying to do here and thats get some emotion and dynamism out of him. He just seems very stiff and robotic (both in his colour and his physical posture). Of course its not easy playing in front of a master... but you have to put more passion into your playing to get to higher levels.
that's totally subjective
Carlos M True, but I also happen to have the same issue.
@@C_Madrid not really lol. the interpretations are subjective but phrasing and passion is not
Yeah
@@C_Madrid no it's not, even to the most musically ignorant can tell that despite him having a nice sound something is "missing".
wow... just wow... incredible!!! both the guy and the advice
Herr Mayer played it at that tempo for Boulez in Lisbon.
Great job, Max. Any relation to Richard Blair, who taught oboe at University of Texas?
I wanna be able to play this piece but I’ve only been playing for a year and I’m gonna have to have a lot more experience and practice
Beautiful! What does Mr. Mayer mean at 3:30 when he talks about reading in 440? I immediately think 440 Hz (middle C), but don't understand how that would make sense.
+Jonny Clark He's saying "really on 440" in that he is playing very in tune and tuned to A440 which is the A at 440 Hz (middle C is about 261 Hz)
Nik Jablonski Oh! Great. Thanks a bunch! Merry Christmas!
440hz is the A above middle C, my friend! Standard tuning you're correct, but that middle C is about 261Hz.
Preparing for audition, very helpful video :)
This is even helpful for learning this piece on piano
mit viel Air sounds super!
So good!!!! Hilarious at 2:45!!
Dodge ... ahhahaaha he's so european, amazing teacher, genius of an oboist
7:00-7:20 kills me!
hearing that you can guess he can play the horn for sure, check Sarah's Music Horn Challenge ua-cam.com/video/d4S7TQv40DQ/v-deo.html
8:50 is it possible to play without producing "clicking sounds" ?
that clicking sounds are heard because they have placed very nice microphones that catch everything and they are playing a cappella and maybe Her Mayer is presing to hard because he is not focusing on the sound just in the articulation. Every instrument sounds if you place the microphone close enough for example the piano
What's the meaning of 440? The tuning?
Shazwan Tan Yes. 440 hertz, meaning the frequency at which the note A vibrates
I know nothing about the oboe, or music for that matter. But he is a wonderful master.😁
Is it just me or is Albrecht Mayer sharper?
American orchestras typically tune to A440, two cents flatter than A442, which the Berlin Philharmonic tunes to. Nice ear!
Mitchell McVeigh McVeigh Thanks for that info--I started playing the violin again after being away from it for a long time and I tune to the 440 on my electronic metronome gadget and it always sounds a little flat to me so maybe that's why.
***** Berlin plays at 446 1/2
+excalibur1812 it is getting higher and higher what they play on... They want it to sound brighter
I don't think he's gotten a proper warm up
Very interesting.
And the guy is v good.
Certo che fare una master con il N.1 al mondo è il top.....grazie per queste lezioni.
How much is Albrecht’s oboe cost?
Isaac Talbert it’s a Gebruder-Mönnig, I think it costs $8,500-$9,500
The most difficult instrument of all: the terrible oboe.
take that back 😞
The most beautiful as well 🥰
Hello. Help please, give me the notes.
Imslp
There's everything
Butterfly Butterfly Butterfly
He doesn’t understand he characteristics of the pulse of this particular piece.
He = Albrecht or Max ?
stepaushi Max....
@@noname-gm3hh Yes, that makes sense. Thanks!
nicht nur um diese pieace, man muss always das Beat haben (Denglisch)
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Perhaps it's just a matter of personal preference, but it seems the student elicits a more mellow resonant sound compared to Mr Mayer's....... ; D
Mellow isn't always better.
i cant stress enough. this is a masterclass, so the maestros/teachers arent as warmed up/prepared as the students are
I don't like the sound of the student
@@rayzhang5551 Ok but surely the principal oboe of the BPO can sound better than a kazoo......😂
minnie mouse
Lol at 7:26
Lmao! What kind of “andante” is this??? A speed walking contest??
its quarter note 92, but not intended to be andante. these notes are 6 to a quarter (triplet sixteenth)
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Yikes.