Carnegie Hall Horn Master Class: Strauss's Ein Heldenleben

Berlin Philharmonic horn player Stefan de Leval Jezierski coaches Pablo Rincon on Strauss's Ein Heldenleben. carnegiehall.org/workshops
Select members of the Berlin Philharmonic woodwind and brass sections led two days of master classes focusing on orchestral repertoire and audition preparation. Participating young artists attended panel discussions with the master class leaders and heard the Berlin Philharmonic in performance, led by Sir Simon Rattle, at Carnegie Hall.
Horn Master Class Participants
Pablo Rincon
Jacob Wilder
Johanna Yarbrough
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[@gregoryronnback2756]

Stefan is great. He understands that the horn is both a solo instrument and an accompaniment instrument, and he has profound insights into how this except can become a trap for auditionees. I remember a concert by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra in Barcelona when the Vienna horns wailed on the opening and led the orchestra into a marvelous journey through the first part of the piece. Stefan has the same sound.

[@FourfuxAche]

The music stand is in the way, but it sounds muffled like he's playing into his leg. Such a fantastic clear sound from Stefan though. Great tips and insights.

[@playermartin286]

Are you serious? He sounds like a trombone

[@ThePobb111]

I don't know what trombone player you're comparing him to but they must be pretty bad. Stefan has a very clear horn sound where as they're often muddy, especially playing the initial low Bb.

[@musicianfriendly2005]

His hand is covering the sound. He’s pretty much muting the sound

[@Boloixcom]

Bravo Stefan!

[@guardsdepot]

Hugely informative and entertaining...........................................

[@martin1024]

stefan uses the wogmann-technique for his tonguing, thats why he articulates so clear and accurate. there is a rare interview where he explains this technique

[@lilyhomma6965]

Do you have the link to this interview?

[@joh_zen9116]

Can you please tell us more about this technique please?

[@martin1024]

I dont think its on youtube anymore.

[@pepcurtopla4905]

Moral Dilemma where did you find this information?

[@delewaldhorn]

Dear Martin, what do you mean by Wogman technique? I have never heard this term..😮

[@ryankaiser6434]

Pablo Rincon is the goat. Most talented individual Ive ever been around. He is absolutely brilliant and excels at everything he does. Also an all around amazing guy. Works in finance now after several years on the world symphony circuit. Begged and clawed his way in the door in finance having zero background. First gig was Goldman Sachs which is a target and extremely hard to get on with. Big ups to Pablo. I expect big things to come from him.

[@herbiecactus6687]

So he can buy lots of nice horns 🙂

[@ericbelify]

The issue with the opening of Ein Heldenleben in an audition is that its not really a solo and the cellos will indeed leave you in the dust if you don't rush a bit. But how to convey to the jurors that you dont have bad rhythm but want to play with and under the cellos is the challenge.

[@willcwhite]

Bravo Pablo! And a beautiful tie!

[@martinkanthi3464]

et un beau son

[@mannygovea6080]

5:44

[@tjs9]

He is impressive

[@ethanmusc9535]

Thanks I’ve rewatched 6 times

[@ciupenhauer]

ooooooh yeaaaaaah, damn it s like i was listening to shit go down the drain before that moment

[@kenberv5061]

Wondeful playing1 Great lesson! Love that 8D sound...

[@massimolioy]

bravi entrambi

[@EJS92]

hey Paul!!!!

[@giangarduque]

In the end, it's his own personal choice, but if I had to make a suggestion, I would say that the student should play off of his leg. I think he would achieve a much better sound that way

[@obstreperoushornist]

Although I basically agree, I think you have to factor in the wall directly behind him...

[@tiritiri-matangi]

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5:45

[@philipthomey7884]

yes, i wonder who pablo's playing with now.

[@BruceBoschek]

I believe he is with the Dallas Opera.

[@maryamraya2754]

@@BruceBoschek No he works in financial technology now

[@luciomaestro]

@@maryamraya2754 really??? He is/ was a great player

[@Quickness_Fitness]

@@maryamraya2754 that's a joke right??

[@ryankaiser6434]

Was in Dallas, but left the opera/symphony scene and got into finance. Worked at Goldman Sachs in Dallas and then took a job in NYC. Hes now getting his MBA in Milan. Amazing guy.

[@Squid969]

What horns are they playing?

[@pauforcadellcampos4452]

Stefan's is an Alex 103 in nickel, the student's is a Conn 8d

[@miquelbernado2353]

...

[@voiceaddict]

So whatever happened to this kid?

[@somebody9033]

principal horn of dallas symphony before he defected to the ugly world of capitalism and finance

[@anomalousblackmesa]

@@somebody9033 he was never principal horn of Dallas Symphony

[@somebody9033]

@@anomalousblackmesa dallas opera sorry

[@miquelbernado2353]

,,,,,,,,

[@dasteufelhund]

It would appear the horn is much too big of an instrument for this young man...

[@starwarsjunkie7777]

He's dishing out the sound. What makes you think he shouldn't play this horn? Is it because your school doesn't play on Conns? You should remember that there are still a few big orchestras in the United States that play mostly on Conns: Cleveland and the Met.

[@dasteufelhund]

starwarsjunkie7777 He's dishing out nothing else but sound... You do understand orchestral players and conductors change, ya?

[@user-gj8qx5uo3l]

You are everywhere!

[@aaronwon1537]

He got a good deal on the horn....

[@Tigerwarhawk]

Not necessarily. Mouthpieces are key. He MAY be playing on a large 4, 6, or 8 bore, and playing on a slightly smaller bore will help with his centering. That said, I miss the 8D sound. We don't hear it much in our orchestras anymore.

[@herbiecactus6687]

OMG that very last comment. Just heard a major orchestra play this and the trumpet player destroyed it. Not in a good way.

[@mmljaguar2764]

Sorry, aber selbst bei einem so großen Meister wie Stefan klingt das Alexander 103 wie einer kastrierte Posaune...

[@somebody9033]

ich stimme zu..... meiner Meinung nach klingen die Hoerner von Engelbert Schmid viel besser.

[@musicianfriendly2005]

You can tell the instrument is just a little too big for the student, because his hand is in the bell covering more than it needs which is making that muffled sound. Usually if the instrument is too big you’ll end up having to hold it from the inside to weight it out. It’s probably the only instrument he was able to get or rent. Instruments are expensive, so this is possible the best he could do. Amazing musicians either way. Being a Hornist myself wanting to go to college for Music Performance, watching these Master Classes helps a lot, especially when I’m down and out. I’m very hard on myself, so this soothes my tension with myself.

[@cmw12]

TIL horns come in different sizes.

[@Icedmanta]

@@cmw12 Generally speaking you can't order a horn with a specific size unless it's custom, but a Conn 8D (the student's horn) is known for its extremely large bell throat and wide tubing route. The horn Stefan uses, the Alex 103, is famous for a brassy, european sound thanks to a tighter layout and smaller throat, among other things.