Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, "Somewhere" Horn Solo

Rosemarry Yang
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Richard Davis, Associate Professor in Music (Chief Conductor - Music Director and Head of Orchestral Studies) Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
Recorded May 2018

[@tomgrimes8379]

I'm a former horn player, and that part is dangerous. My stomach tightens every time it comes up in live performances. But this horn player took control of the part and made it work. I'd like to know how she didn't let it intimidate her. My guess is endless practice to the point of developing muscle memory.

[@rosemarryyang]

Hello! Glad to hear you used to play horn, that’s awesome! I was very young in this and had just started uni - I was definitely feeling the same feelings you’ve described! I was incredibly nervous but it’s reassuring to hear that I seemed poised and in control. Indeed practice is definitely part of it too. Thank you for your comment. I hope you enjoy watching my other videos too 😊

[@tomgrimes8379]

@@rosemarryyang My pleasure. It's the air stream: you put air stream behind it. Listen to it. You can hear the projection of air, which kept the notes from bobbling. At my best as a horn player, I don't think I could have done as well. I would have been too nervous.

[@introbe1]

I like your sound.

[@rosemarryyang]

thanks!

[@amazingland1831]

Hihiih great horn playing

[@geoffcollinson3051]

Beautiful Rosie!

[@rosemarryyang]

Thanks so much Geoff! I’m so glad you enjoy my videos. This was from a few years ago. I’d love to play for you live again if there’s ever a chance! I hope you’ve been well :)

[@tobbs60]

My god that was just plain beautiful - well done 😍

[@rosemarryyang]

Thank you!

[@Bobbert153]

Another home run, Rosemarry!

[@rosemarryyang]

Thank you!

[@antoine_capron8152]

Thats incredible! 👌

[@rosemarryyang]

Thank you!

[@jalanjalan772]

Beautiful

[@rosemarryyang]

Thank you

[@Pardeiro]

Great tone!! :)

[@rosemarryyang]

Thank you!

[@senior4790]

You sound so good, I wish I could be as good as you one day 😢

[@rosemarryyang]

thank you! i am sure you will one day

[@ArtisticElegance]

👍

[@trallfraz]

great and accurate hornist...........good lookin' too. Beautiful, haunting tone

[@rosemarryyang]

Thank you for complimenting my horn playing. However, please refrain from making comments regarding my appearance as my channel is a professional artistic portfolio. Thank you.

[@allcats2473]

Well said Rosemarry