Mahler: Trumpet Solo from Symphony No. 5 (Benjamin Zander - Interpretation Class - Elmer Churampi)

For more classes like this one, please visit the Benjamin Zander Center - www.benjaminzander.org/
Elmer Churampi (trumpet)
Interpretations of Music: Lessons for Life
with Benjamin Zander
Dave Jamrog Audio/Video

[@noelleimelhutcheson]

if he wants to hear the struggle then he should listen to me play

[@Ddosboss7]

Hahaha.. Same goes to me. Ill let him hear my trumpet tone. Its a nightmare😂

[@andrew5687]

Let him hear the struggle for me to play above a g above the staff

[@guillermorodas8380]

Por que no sube usted algo, por favor, y me avisa, muchisimas gracias.

[@maxamillionese8519]

Ditto (Simon)

[@helenpanshin5589]

"Can you get the feeling that you're not playing the trumpet, but you're speaking for all humanity when you do that? You've got a voice, you've got a story to tell, you're telling 'This is Mahler's view of the world, join me.'" -Benjamin Zander

[@ants08031236414]

That is true interpretation. That phrase really hit me.

[@DrWalkeny]

He pronounces all german words said in this video perfectly.

[@jg3685]

His parents are German :)

[@capapleadointhingz]

naja nicht ganz. Er versteht was geschrieben wurde.

[@germanagermana1205]

no he doesn't

[@DrWalkeny]

@@germanagermana1205 Okay, und du bist wer?

[@TheMusicalKnokcers]

Where do you think zander last name came from

[@TheVideogamesfinest]

Tone quality completely blew me away. Also the inntomation was outstanding. This guy has a future

[@derrickcheong1362]

Fatty Mcgee now the DSO assistant principle

[@tanero2882]

I feel bad about myself because I’m 17 and I can’t play like him.

[@tanero2882]

This guy’s crazy good

[@mattiafioravanti8475]

@@tanero2882 practice more. You start playing and studying 6 hrs a day, results WILL come

[@zachzuber32]

@@mattiafioravanti8475 it's not about how much you practice it's about how well you practice

[@Joey1234]

Wow Bernie Sanders knows a lot more about music than I thought he did

[@fenestrapain]

Joey Johnson :)

[@orlandismaise9721]

Chillllll

[@archangecamilien1879]

Haha...

[@daylaspencermusic]

Orlandis Maise Fancy seeing you here, nerd 🤣

[@orlandismaise9721]

Dayla Spencer 🤫I’m almost everywhere that has do with brass music

[@EricVanBuggenhaut]

the last 6 minutes, from 21:19 really moved me.

[@kalamsd7683]

Eric Van Buggenhaut I feel like a different person now. I’ve changed.

[@swaggot6779]

I'm crying😂😂

[@sudiptaarkadas]

Oh the deep void I feel in my heart!😭

[@lwskiner]

I have never heard a C trumpet sound so much like a Bb trumpet than this artist has produced. Absolutely beautiful tone. Don't change a thing!!!

[@thomasochs7020]

Lance Skinner what?? why would you want a C trumpet to sound like a Bb

[@phi0_]

Thomas Ochs match the tone of the song.

[@JonatasMonte]

Exactly! I even missed the orchestra following up the solo, truly remarkable.

[@thomasochs7020]

Sigma Waffle yes because what you said made sence

[@thomasochs7020]

Sigma Waffle when was mahler 5 written and when were Bb trumpets invented? the “song” was never intended for a Bb trumpet. and the C has a brighter tone in my opinion anyway.

[@DjSunexx]

0:40 12:25 If you'd like some direct comparison on how much a good teacher/conductor can twirk it from already 100%

[@JohnSmith-rt8fr]

DjSunexx Maybe it's because my ears aren't quite developed enough, but I preferred the first iteration... It was more his own which allowed him to express himself rather than emulate what he thinks the composer is feeling

[@raghulsachi1428]

John Smith The composer sets the rules, and the performer tweaks them. That's how I think of it anyway.

[@JohnSmith-rt8fr]

Raghul Sachi I think of it as music. And music is meant to be utilized to express oneself...

[@gabagabagooliani]

The first one was way better what are you talking about my dude.

[@jgdarh]

First one also has post production. Not sure how accurately they can be compared.

[@TonyZilincik]

The young ones need this kind of instruction! Emotion, interpretation, difficulty!

[@lakidarsknil]

This pieces are hard for the older musicians, too. Its much easyer for everyone to play with an instructuon

[@austinnewell4788]

Yes

[@sheajohnson6310]

Jesus christ how arrogant can you be, this kid is better at trumpet than you or I will ever be.

[@bradstewart7007]

@@sheajohnson6310 He has nothing to left to learn about trumpet technique, but that doesn't mean he can't become more musical. He played this much better at the end of the session.

[@ianian2425]

Lmao what do you guys know about interpretation or how to express this kind of shit. He is a professional trumpet and Is amazing. Y’all don’t know shit (I don’t know shit either so don’t try and call me out on it)

[@petervogt8573]

8:30 trumpet player is completely calm after playing the passage three times Zander fully out of breath

[@vicenteviola4188]

19:19 "eeeeeeEEeEeEeeeEeeEEEEEEEEE"

[@QRSC-fh2ob]

I lost it at that moment 😂😂 I love this guy!

[@danielseguel2104]

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[@KenNguyen-xl9bj]

Extraordinary tone. Many young trumpet players aspire be reach this level of musicality.

[@treverthetree]

To have Benjamin Zander write your letter of recommendation… wow. Just wow! I have no doubt in what he said about the trumpeter being the best of his age.

[@GeneTrujillo]

Wow, what a powerful teaching piece. Even the first rendition was beautiful with impeccable tone but it only got better and better with incredible insight into the role of the conductor. Another video that makes me happy to live in an age where I can just go on KZbin and see this sort of thing.

[@EasternStandardTim]

Gene Trujillo when he said you’re not playing the trumpet, you are speaking for humanity, that got me

[@jorgeramos-veguilla3265]

The maestro knows the kid’s enormous potential. That’s why he pushed him so hard to bring him to the next level. Elmer is amazing and we will hear a lot about him.

[@fireintheholes69420]

True, this video was great and I loved the way the conductor emphasized that emotional meaning of the music

[@jeanco46]

Leo Braunschweig I couldn't agree with you more!

[@slugoz7709]

the amount of endurance he has to play this that many times, absolutely amazing.

[@lucasgust7720]

Wow, Elmer is really amazing. This is the first time I'm impressed so much by a trumpetist.

[@Mugicha808]

I am 1 minute in and this guy's tone is incredible. I'm in for a treat.

[@camdenrad1124]

I love that throughout this masterclass Mr Zander not only acknowledges the trumpeters improvement but seems genuinely proud of it

[@57dogsbody]

Wtching Zander, is a bit like watching a very good school teacher.

[@aallpprr8998]

57dogsbody he is

[@georgerynar8785]

Maestro Zander definitely needs more recognition... A true master....

[@reecereamer2846]

16:40 at 0.25× hardest I've ever laughed

[@benjaminreichman1]

ReCk 32 same

[@isaacmurray5273]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@user-nu4jc7ss4g]

Bruh epic.

[@jigjamz]

lmao I’m dead

[@jamiebsn5589]

Sounds like Jar Jar Binks

[@rjenkins23853]

Such a gifted trumpet player! This masterclass was so interesting to watch. The genius of maestro as he coaches an amazingly talented player to become their best! This was a special event.

[@tromboneman4517]

Elmer is Fourth Trumpet with the Dallas Symphony now. Doing very well for himself!

[@BassWhiz92]

"We'll go on a journey together." And that is exactly what listening to music should be: a journey through the world in which the piece is transporting us.

[@kennethcarvalho3684]

Thank God for Mr. Zander...

[@Eitanfirenze]

Great!!!!

[@bobbob123ful]

Thank you all for your hard work in getting these videos published so the whole world can see these classes!

[@golfprochen]

Zander's approach is amazing!

[@dfawn]

I never get tired of hearing this Class with Ben and Elmer Churampi's sound and phrasing.

[@jackwang4159]

Pure voice and powerful tone!

[@lynnrixson3013]

Thank you very much for sharing. 😊

[@Eudaimonia88]

What a talent! Mind-blowing!

[@Brainzino]

Wow this is so cool! The passion, emotional expression, and imagery!

[@leahkogut]

I love this.

[@chrispettus2532]

This is what a classical first trumpet player should sound like. I would listen to more classical music if the trumpet players sounded like this. What an excellent trumpet player. Benjamin Zander also makes a compelling case here for the role of conductor on solo passages in orchestras.

[@stephentackett4064]

Priceless lesson! One to be remembered by this player for a lifetime.

[@joepescojr6426]

I like this conductor he has such a diffrent meaning to it

[@feefee6889]

I love the trumpet when he said “you are speaking for all humanity” I’d agree it touches my mind, ghibli studios music has good trumpet pieces, it’s so beautiful

[@0187700]

Elmer Churampi a great musician... im so proud of you peruvian brother. 🇵🇪

[@mysterytomastery1]

Totally magnificent!!!

[@kevinhorn4219]

This kid is an absolute monster! Easily has the mastery of the trumpet to be one of the greats before all is said and done. Well done, Elmer!

[@billyogilvie8637]

I am absolutely delighted to experience the depth and power of this piece. To view the passion needed to grasp the intricacies of Mahler's heart merge's the listener to the musician, as one.

[@bebopmomma]

What a treat, listening to such a fine player, and on C trumpet no less.

[@davidwright8432]

Getting into the nuts and bolts of emotional interpretation, to be supported and conveyed by the music, is in a way deeper and more satisfying than the full performance 'on the day''. Many thanks to both! I learned a lot.

[@themike97_58]

the emphasis on rests really changes the feeling of the piece. Zander is truly an excellent conductor and musician

[@QuidiMat]

Que grande eres Elmer Churampi, orgullo peruano.

[@themartialartsapproach8786]

Just wonderful. If all students had this kind of instruction, imagine what the world would be like.

[@yoelfabian9425]

Elmer churampi, eres un ejemplo a seguir. Representando al Perú,. Saludos.

[@clarkdomingo739]

I'm no musician but how i loved the coaching and the sound produced masterfully.

[@MrQuaazga]

I love this. All of it! I play trumpet and I love trumpet!

[@DanielMartinez-ek4ou]

Woaaaaaaaaaa its a honor to have a teacher like zander

[@ChildOfKingJesus57]

Fantastic! I learned so much from watching this for my own trumpet playing. I'd love a teacher like this! This young man is so talented; God bless him and the gift he has been given; I hope he goes far!!

[@strawbarely6367]

16:40 Me rn

[@tereo6749]

Yup

[@renzo6490]

Strawbarely...What does that mean ??

[@-5249]

@@renzo6490 2 years later but fear not I will help. Rn means right now

[@davidr6856]

This young man is amazing. I spent my HS and college years wanting to play like this. I didn't get within 1000 miles.

[@ricardonascimento6020]

Repetir o início da 5ª de Mahler!!!! Difícil!!!! Depois de de tanta elasticidade e precisão haja resistência nos lábios!!! Bravo!!!! Again and again!!! Help!!! Mega resistência!!!! Bravo!!!

[@Orchestralconductor]

Congratulations maestro .. you are a great musician. I appreciate your work , conducting techniques and interpretation 👏👏👏👏🎺🎺👏👏👏 Greetings from Brazil.

[@memegod4433]

The guy teaching this class is 79!!! How young he seems.

[@thomassicard3733]

Hi Benjamin and Elmer!! I played French horn for several years during the mid-90's with the Houston Symphony Orchestra after winning an audition at age 22, always loved the Mahler V recording with Chicago/Solti/Herseth... Wonderful trumpet playing, Elmer! You are so worthy. Equally wonderful conducting/coaching, Elmer! I would love to work with you, Elmer - such passion and perspective! You would have my ALL, as did Sergiu Comissiona. I will NEVER forget getting 'the nod' from him during Strauss Don Juan. Yes, the setting, the mood, the desperate anger... the mind-blowing heaviness of the situation... Abandon all concern for accuracy/technique/acceptance. This is deep pain, way beyond instrumentalism... Be the voice of human sorrow and outrage. I am very moved by this video. You two are very special. Thank you, eternally. By the way, ... I have come back to brass playing - after many years away - and am now playing TRUMPET!!! Love it!!!

[@MrNhojstrebor]

Wow! I wish I had a teacher like that.

[@wythetrumpet6419]

Bravo! Nicely done!

[@Gotter]

The iteration that starts at 6:59. Yeah. That one gets ya in the feels.

[@Ardjano234]

this 16:40

[@TheSpencerdoodlebug]

TheMrarrie18 scared tf outta me

[@CloroxBleach-pz5so]

R2

[@LeWim]

A good musician needs to feel the music - and now take a look at Zander. Hes a genius! Thanks for sharing, its so nice to watch and her Elmer and read all the comments : )

[@raymondhummel5211]

The trumpet truly does bring out the moments that the person being depicted on the battlefield of 4,000 dead the trumpeter the only one standing their alive. Quiet a sad scene for the mind to conceive, but it is brought to life through the trumpeter and of course the genius of Mahler too! This young man did a wonderful job playing the composition and Maestro Zander with a wonderful job of bringing the very best through helpful ideas so the young man was able to present an improved version of his trumpet parts.

[@dexhd8836]

beautiful sound

[@general3340]

12:34👌😩

[@RenzoDesing]

And hes from Perú! So proud

[@landresb]

Kid (...Elmer) sounds AMAZING! Period

[@AlexandreOliveira-cc8lj]

Thanks theather...

[@shmevanriceballz2857]

He really is the best at his age

[@jayg5940]

Awesome !🎺👍

[@tooter1able]

I was RAISED in a family of 8 boys and two girls ( the MAHLER SYNDROME) I had to wait til the house was empty on weekends so I could practice in the basement. God Bless this gifted young man.

[@kaisen8801]

Love this man! even though I know nothing about music

[@HansNLL]

I love this! The opening, in my opinion, is not just reflecting something with funeral nor it can be only characterized as "sad". It also represents some deeper mysterious idea or emotion, making contact with Cosmic principles, with God (as you wish). So in that more universal, highly abstract level it is "connected" with eternal life, joy and peace as well.

[@MikeM91320]

Wow, what a talented young musician.

[@christopherbuilder5354]

Very, very talented

[@CoxJoxSox]

Great sound - best wishes

[@nickieshadowfaxbrooklyn5192]

Mr Zander is a great conductor. He actually enhanced the piece. Hear the difference!

[@aidenteegarden1671]

Elmer enhanced it Benjamin encouraged him to project the meaning of the song through his own interpretation.

[@carolineandtigger]

Bravo!!!

[@nouseforaname8246]

Könnte ihm Stunden zuhören!

[@lalruatsanga2806]

Beautiful

[@georgerynar8785]

INCREADABLE teaching experience with a master trumpeter and conductor... This is a lesson not only for musicians, but for anyone ...

[@absoluteunit9963]

14:12 lmao

[@ibizaking]

and he is right

[@gcg8187]

Truth

[@jbarrer2196]

He is now principal trumpet with the Dallas symphony!

[@crdulus]

Dark tone coming from a silver trumpet. The best.

[@johnfrans8439]

Wow Amazing!

[@bobbybarrera1856]

This kid can friggin play!

[@user-si5rb7kx6s]

Amusing teacher！！。

[@tombradburn3935]

ラリービンセント bad translation. It should be amazing teacher

[@xseveredsaintx]

9:00 at 2x's speed

[@adamh951]

I cackled

[@miguelbritez2496]

Indubitavelmente inenarrável

[@lmac59]

Peruvians are proud of you Elmer.

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

Just record Mahler 7th already, Ben! Me wants it!

[@frankpena3465]

El Nene mío en Boston. El maestro pule perlas.. Terrifico...

[@quintilianomachado8854]

Excelente . obrigado

[@Maddy-kq7vk]

I love this man😂

[@BellEndBrass]

Enthralling. What a player.

[@boballbright8891]

Would love to have seen Victor Borge playing the part of Zander with Elmer

[@fickle3835]

I'd love to hear Reina Kousaka playing this piece

[@PETERBRASS]

Trumpeter made in Perú !!!! Jajaajaaj Claps for you Elmer Churampi great interpretation. Me gustaria que traduzcas la explicacion del director aunque puedo sentir su explicacion y tambien se puede notar el cambio en la interpretacion

[@sa22see]

His going to show the world what Peruvians can do. 🇵🇪

[@iluzill5746]

Love the the pitch black 12:07 -The End Mmwah Excellente

[@C-Mah]

It sounds like the inconsolable wailing that happens when the pain of the moment takes over, everything else fades away, and all you have is your pain.