Chicago Symphony Brass

[@bobformaini6066]

There is no better low brass in any orchestra at any time since 1962. They were - and still are - astounding players.

[@nycboyforlife]

I agree. Before that time the New York Philharmonic with William Vacchiano was amazing. I was in the NYC all city orchestra in 1983. We did a joint concert with the New York Philharmonic with Zubin Mehta conducting. Once in a lifetime. Phil Smith coached us. He is the one who told me about Wynton Marsalis. It was Phil Smith, John Ware, Vince Penzarella and Carmine Fornarato in the Trumpet section.

[@shophar]

Bravo that is the closest thing to a fundamental brass sound that I have heard in a long time. Thank you

[@bordaz1]

I was here at this landmark concert, celebrating the ultimate retirement of Adolph Herseth as principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony, and I believe this concert happened in 2001. I say "ultimate" because once Bud passed year 50 as principal trumpet in 1997, there were many tribute concerts in his honor at Orchestra Hall besides this one. One thing I'll always remember, besides Jay Friedman's impressive arrangement of the Alpine Symphony, was the bright green sport coat Bud wore for the occasion, looking as if he'd just won the Masters!

[@benperrier]

I was there!!!!!! The Brass Buddies/Tribute to Bud Herseth Concert!!! Just magical!

[@carnellzabolocky5528]

I'll never forget hearing zarathustra for the first time. Amazing. Saw solti conduct Mahler's 10th

[@allwinds3786]

Good to see Rex Martin, I went to school with him at ISU in'78/'80 he was always an all-around good guy to me!

[@herbiecactus6687]

Hey so did I. I still remember his senior recital.

[@javiercastroaraya1852]

7:49 horn is crazy

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The solemnity and wonderfulness of this performance by exquisite orchestra are far superior splendor

[@alexredman1]

In the description: "trombones: Leo Alessi" woah it's Joe's long lost twin!

[@mgheroy]

I was a total amateur playing euphonium in John Paynter's North Shore Concert Band of Wilmette when I was asked to be in an impromptu brass group for an Easter service on Chicago's West side in the mid-70's. As we gathered , who should walk in as the first trumpet but Herseth himself! I was in awe, and yes, it's true- he tuned himself to be just a minute bit sharp, which a couple of students had told me he used to do to better carry his sound over the Orchestra. it''s been 50 years, and I still remember that gig!

[@RaulArango-kn6je]

😅

[@user-rn1lb8sx2c]

Great to see Phillip smith and John hagstrom playing together

[@dst0212]

Richart Strauß, der Ruf des . . .

[@tubegp5375]

Incredible power those guys have.Amazing!

[@josephkocevar1089]

This was the Brass Buddies Concert for Bud Herseth’s retirement in 01 or 02. I was there!

[@andyking7662]

Thanks so much for posting this! I was in the front row at this performance....unreal.

[@tromdudeable]

Vernon swaps to bass bone from contra literally just in time to play

[@poemedufeu]

he’s just got that energy around him

[@biencj]

6:27

[@ericofonseca]

Oh my god, this is like God speaking to the humanity!

[@mr.mcgleavins1335]

"to the humantity" is that a spore reference?

[@stanmo4331]

wow, that was superb!

[@HEPA65]

Traumhaft, da ist jeder als Solist im Ensemble👍👍👏👏🎶🎶bravo, bravo 👏👏

[@ABruckner8]

Also Sprach/Alpine Symphony/Symphony Domestica

[@camerongarris9975]

The talent in this video is too damn high

[@brianbaumgarn5795]

Philip Smith is in a couple other CSOB vids too, and this music is heaven if you are a Brass player.

[@nycboyforlife]

Phil Smith played in Chicago symphony as 4th trumpet when he was 20 years old.

[@trombonstya]

With all due respect to every one of this great musicians, you can't name it Chicago Symphony Brass!!!!

[@andyking7662]

They named it the CSO brass at the concert. I still have my program. It's the whole CSO brass section plus friends that flew in to play.

[@jefolson6989]

Why not? That's what it is.

[@michaelfoxbrass]

As I understand it, all performers were either current or former members of the CSO, or students of the current members.

[@therapsids]

Starts at 2:40

[@swagtips3750]

therapsids t

[@V8Tomek]

u da real MVP

[@ericliesman5177]

THEY CLAP FOR 10 YEARS

[@edson441450]

thanks

[@pikusoldier1232]

Richard Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra/2001 A Space Odyssey Theme/WALL-E AUTO Defeat

[@RandyMalmstrom]

OK, let's study how many breaths Charlie had to take on the contra - I totally sympathize as a contra player myself - whew - a lot of work!

[@wagnerfortes2192]

Meus olhos se enchem de lágrimas. É impossível não se emocionar.

[@relatosymemorias9516]

Old mature men making love to their craft. Magnificent!

[@zebra3stripes]

Open the spit valves, HAL.

[@elizeumoreira3302]

Esplêndido, bravo, magnífica enfimm sem palavras.

[@초콜릿초콜릿-q4r]

관악기 다루시는 분들 정말이지 페 활량이 좋아야 되겠어요 건강관리 소홀히하면 한순간억 무너지니 다룰수없을태니까요 여러분들의 연주를 대하면서 나는 무엇을 했어야했나 생각하게되네요 멋있어요

[@woomichen1378]

Dream Team!

[@LeopoldMidas]

This is sooooo good!

[@chrisroyal3657]

To those who criticize the personnel listing- in the credits at the end it indicates current members (including Bud who didn't play), alumni and friends.

[@ローカル人間]

Philip Smith!!!

[@johnaaron3012]

That's because the director is a beat ahead of them. That is how he directs and the section follow.

[@Conicaw]

i wish i was there

[@malthuswasright]

Shame the description doesn't mention the horn players - just the trumpets, trombones and tuba.

[@maxwellstein9953]

From right to left, Alice clevenger, dale clevenger, James smelser, Otto carillo, Daniel Gingrich, Dave griffin, Gail Williams and finally Norman schweikert

[@malthuswasright]

@@maxwellstein9953 Thank you!

[@raulpinto2727]

Uau i gona cryy with this peace of art

[@pmphpidanovsmusicpublishin2557]

Хорошее выступление!

[@ibizaking]

legends!

[@AndrewRudin]

Ah, if ONLY Zarathustra DID seque into Alpensinfonie! LOL. Splendid.

[@renelaanen813]

Wasemen! Chicago Brass my Heros!

[@jaegertiger384]

The BEST !!!

[@jslasher1]

After the end of the Also Sprach we have a bit of diatonic harmony reminiscent of Copland among others.

[@genevievebauer323]

Fantastique, Le succès du film est en partie dû au Zarastoutra (?)du début

[@ZarkosisSmash]

Lol "Leo Alessi"

[@johnrasmussen194]

Zarkosis Smash AAza1 5 g

[@wadericejr2788]

Interesting how this starts out with the opening fanfare from "Also sprach Zarathustra", then segues into "Eine Alpensinfonie", then to "Symphonia Domestica". I agree with the earlier individual who said that we didn't need the applause included in this video.

[@LeoGarcia_7]

Wade Rice Jr the played another masterpiece before “Also sprach Zarathustra” . Because of that they were receiving that applause.

[@bruckner7]

Kudos to Richard, kudos to this fine all-star brass ensemble

[@stelioskoynadis3761]

I think It was the first time the film director did this job.

[@fjfjrfjfjr]

In awe.

[@dianabarber8566]

Shiver music!

[@alexandertichy3854]

Well I would say it is Joseph „Joe“ Alessi 😉

[@TheUndacovabrotha]

Im pretty sure this was the brass buddies concert with the CSO and new York phill.

[@juancarloscasella925]

Maravilloso!!!

[@dingusdingus2152]

Euphonium was a nice touch though

[@mr.pancakes9213]

No strings required.

[@tesmith47]

LOL

[@BobfromSalem]

Is this from the Herseth Tribute Concert in 2003 or thereabouts? If so, I was there!

[@JonHarnum]

Charlie Geyer, stage right, on C trumpet and flugelhorn

[@jonatancruz2218]

Does anyone have links to other orchestras playing this song?

[@raymondfallon7429]

Jay Friedman is the man. Anyone know when abouts this was recorded?

[@poemedufeu]

jay friedman is a god among men, and around 2010 i think

[@bamb0049]

Raymond Fallon jay friedman is one of the worst principal trombones i’ve ever heard

[@michaelfoxbrass]

2001 or 2002.

[@walkerpercy8702]

​@bamb0049 ? He's one of the best I think you meant to say.

[@mortalfrog0815]

and then alpine symphony

[@sasquatch471]

I assume this is from a larger concert? Where could i find that concert?

[@Artariastein]

BRAVO!

[@Jason-ep3zb]

Why Philip smith is in Chicago brass?

[@fabriziomonticelli2117]

Not all of the people in this video are members of cso

[@bachcornet]

True Phil Smith Principal trumpet and Joe Alseei Principal Trombone of the NY Philharmaonic.

[@bigpardner]

I believe it was his first job after graduating Juillard. Don't recall how many years he was there before auditioning and winning the NY job? I also don't know what chair he sat in CSO but recall when the CSO was visiting NY and playing Carnegie the brass section played a similar concert in Lincoln Center and many went to hear and see Herseth but were disappointed he wasn't there and Smith played 1st mostly. Late 1970's early 80's?

[@asiersarasola3071]

bigpardner 1975-1978

[@dianeandjeffreyknorr2804]

Phil Smith sat in the 4th chair, in the CSO. I recall his watching Bud a lot, at least when the CSO played Carnegie Hall.

[@garadisaltoinalto932]

Grande Eccellenza

[@jgesselberty]

I was hoping he would work in the brass parts from the Festival Prelude, but not to be.

[@dingusdingus2152]

Pipe organ would have been a nice touch at the beginning fanfare but oh well

[@anyamuenchgrieser8686]

We got a bow from David Schrader lol

[@Goheezxy]

Anyone else have this for school work

[@stutti42]

Great!!

[@johnnyquest9519]

So This Is Love

[@josemassano5467]

Were can I find the arrangement?

[@showingYOUtheworld]

Leo Alessi ??? 🤔

[@OrchestrationOnline]

Seriously - the video should have started with the music. We know they are great, that is why we are here. We don't need to hear the applause.

[@noahmarez]

Just skip forward in the video

[@Tewbuh]

No Gene no deal.

[@talkenhorn]

Isn't that Philip Smith from New York?

[@419nigerianprincess8]

He was 4th trumpet with the chicago symphony orchestra before leaving to join the new york phil

[@user-rn1lb8sx2c]

Idkmahname 419 ah

[@zaknefain100]

The event was a collaborative effort; CSO and NY Phil.

[@camshaun_05]

That first note tho

[@AdenosinePush]

Wait why is Phil playing with them? Just for extra badassery? or is this NY...

[@hankmautner1153]

He's an alum...

[@jaybee8748]

Invited to do so having played in the CSO section.

[@jobinmcdastard3426]

This is what the symphony should be. Just brass and percussion

[@sweetpapajazz]

BLISS !!

[@Artariastein]

Legendär!

[@EddieJazzFan]

Is that Phil Smith? I thought he was still in NY Phil.

[@EddieJazzFan]

oh, I see the replies below.....

[@popnlocker77]

2:40 is when the music starts.

[@gregoryronnback2756]

Lotta players that were probably picked for the gig. Now, I don't have a problem with that, because

[@maynardphistlewhite6895]

Charlie Geyer!!!!!

[@JonathanKlausman]

What year was this concert?

[@surfercrow]

Jon Klausman March 25, 2001

[@rheafoster7346]

skip to 2:20 for music

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[@fortyfive_]

what song is this

[@e.conboy4286]

Yankee Doodle… look at the first video… the information you seek is there.

[@coro35]

Richard!

[@thesymphoniccinema]

Seriously, why the high pitched squeal at the end? UGH!!!

[@PolyFPV]

Because that is the note that is written?

[@m.d.h.1388]

ChwyNiblet No, the audio has a squeal shortly after they play.

[@snowflake418]

was herseth retired at this point or something? where he be at?!

[@bigpardner]

Definitely was not retired. As I just commented above, the CSO brass did a concert at Lincoln Center in NY and Herseth wasn't there either. I saw Herseth still playing principal in Mahler 5 in NY in ??? can't recall, maybe 2000.

[@herbiecactus6687]

I believe he last played with CSO in 2004. I attended somewhat often the last couple years. Lots of boo-boos but still had that sound.

[@williamstadelmeyer3563]

wow

[@shinobumurata1181]

Phil Smith

[@halfshim]

I dont think its leo alessi, whoever he is Joe’s playing there And y is joe and phil smith there if its chicago symphony?

[@LeoGarcia_7]

half shim I’m Leo... and Alessi it’s one of my favourites trombone player... I upload that video when I was 15 years old... Leo Alessi, that’s a joke... they were playing in a Adolph Herseth tribute.... I hace to explain everything, omg...

[@halfshim]

Leobo7 _77 wow sir I’m surprised by your rudeness. Well I didn’t understand your joke, and all you had to do was explain it to me, or even just ignore my comment Really don’t appreciate your gesture

[@zaknefain100]

This was a collaborative event for the CSO and NY Phil.

[@hiroto3935]

2:37

[@leswhitehouse]

❤️

[@mkallend]

Bobby Everson!!!!

[@tonilehfeld1341]

The name from Titel Nr. 1?

[@zaknefain100]

Strauss's, Also Sprach Zarathustra

[@fcmilsweeper9]

what is this piece called?

[@pravindave4194]

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