Oboe audition - YouTube Symphony Orchestra (YTSO 2) - 2011

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Meirav Kadichevski

[@itgetsbetter6224]

My school had a dead reed funeral and the other band director played salute on trumpet

[@juliafinn3865]

I didn't even know tone like that was possible! That must take atleast 20 years of practice!

[@Jason-db1dy]

Duh

[@xmaga200]

prob like 5-6 years of hard practice? then from then on, it's more about learning repitoires having experience improving technicality, like the nitty gritty stuff

[@CadeTwo2]

Julia Finn I don't think she is 20 yet XD

[@gcg8187]

10-15 years i think

[@rainbowribbons8470]

amazing! why can't our bands oboes sound like that XD its alright they will get there

[@RedXenos]

I sure cant sound like that lol

[@angeladeangel4116]

+Rainbow Ribbons xD i know how u feel. The other oboe in my band can't play very well.

[@cialibb]

Haha true, but also the good oboes are way too expensive for young players. I hope to be like her one day

[@Jason-db1dy]

i agree Red Xenos

[@XxDreamPoolxX]

I find that kind of rude... I used to pick on the oboe kid for being bad until I learned the oboe... It is NOT an easy instrument at ALL. Remember, this is a professional who's probably been playing for years, owns a professional oboe, and properly knows how to care for her reeds. This is not a student. :/

[@meiravika]

first of all, you made a great choice! second of all, if you stay patient, persistent and passionate, it will bring you very pleasurable experiences! good luck :)

[@s.n.8128]

"Hm whats that for?.. " - "Hmm.. okay! i made it fit together" oh, okay.. this is how it works. - Even tho it's like the hardest woodwind to play. - Nice playing!

[@drinkablesausage3420]

I thought bassoon was? well I get your point though

[@adrianagonzalez9293]

Finally someone who understands (one of the hardest woodwinds to play)

[@s.n.8128]

i said "even tho it's like one of the hardest" because, i honeslty never have tried the Oboe, or any classical woodwinds instrument. This, is just based on pure knowledge from reading and/or looking at what experienced woodwinds players have told me

[@catonfire4189]

+Four Fingers yup rlly pretty

[@catonfire4189]

+Adriana Gonzalez actually no interment is hard to play

[@TheAnnaFisher]

Beautiful, keep shining, cool sound, great playing, Meirav Kadichevski!

[@meiravika]

Thank you Anna Fisher! You are so cool jammin reggae music on the oboe and singing! love it! I also want to start combining singing and it's difficult, but you show me it can be done :) keep going and peace to us all!

[@baekhyunfan399]

+MeiRavi i am playing for 1.5 years the oboe and i am 11 years you are playing this amazing :-)

[@TheAnnaFisher]

MeiRavi thank you, that is awesome! I am only now seeing your comment. Hope you are still at it!

[@ameliakoser9420]

+Anna-Sophie Ogboro-Cole omg me too!

[@Jason-db1dy]

Wow that is AWESOME i have played for 5 years and im 12 and i dont sound that good

[@paulineb66]

I like how you didn't seem like you knew what to do with it, and then WOW.

[@ericbatchelder6546]

You are the reason I'm learning oboe!

[@kereshmehmehrpour3741]

Me too !

[@jaydentjmuso]

+Just Another Band Kid Lol the reason why I started learning oboe was to empress a girl in my band XD

[@lifecop1239]

Dude same!! How is it for you? Does it still sound like a dying duck like mine? Or a graceful swan?

[@ericbatchelder6546]

a duck

[@amayalewis6235]

Jayden TJ omg same

[@galaxymama1064]

I play the oboe and my band director makes this joke and says he can't tell the difference between a ducks mating call, and the oboe.

[@DJBlackNGold]

I swear.. the oboe is either the ugliest sounding instrument, or one of the most beautiful.. This falls towards the latter. Beautiful playing!

[@ZCLMinecraftCaves]

Ikr. I'm new to oboe and I think C and B flat sound terrible! Is it just me or does it actually sound "bad"? I always feel I'm playing out of tune when I warm-up and play those 2 notes.

[@emocupcakes8400]

There are no in betweens

[@jaronmontoya]

+ZCLMinecraftCaves honestly if you are new to the oboe you are probably out of tune. And even if the tuner says you aren't it's probably your tone

[@briannajohnson4845]

I know, its taken me seven years to get a decent tone

[@mollydench9583]

Yep. My band director once told me that when I started playing, I sounded like fingernails on a chalkboard XD

[@EfikZara]

So... your performance actually brought tears to my eyes... that almost never happens!

[@turquiosetangerine45]

That tone. I can almost feel the vibration as if I myself am playing it. Gonna go cry now. Beautiful.

[@psychoeclipze]

Being an oboist and flutist myself, it is always nice to hear a tuned and well played oboist like you! :) Keep making videos like this!

[@JDaTopo]

PsychoEclipze Oof same

[@mithramusic5909]

I love when oboists control the instrument and make it sound like a good singer rather than "just an instrument". You definitely do--in your hands, the oboe is almost singing lyrics. Very well-done.

[@arlenemartin1]

The funny way she assembles it at the beginning and her hair, remind me of Elaine on Seinfeld! I thought it was going to be a comedy video but it was not. Amazing playing!

[@sieraseidl1645]

I play oboe as well as flute and I'm so lucky to have found you! I've been looking for a talented oboist to listen to and you're definitely it! Do you have any tips for an intermediate player?

[@lindsaybrady5292]

Which one of you instruments do you like better? I play the flute, and want to try the Oboe. Any tips or pointers for me?

[@sieraseidl1645]

My primary is the flute, I've been playing for 8 years so it'll always be my preference. I've only been playing oboe for two. Its a great instrument but it's definitely a challenge. Just listen to a lot of professionals to get the ideal oboe tone in your head and practice a lot!!!

[@darkshadow3022]

Siera Seidl I play as well and Im beginner so do you have any tips for me.

[@kevinconk8164]

I do! Psh my two cents, okay so I think of different instruments as different languages. So you know how the Romance languages (french spanish Italian Portuguese and Romanian) all have similar rules? The word there is similar! Flute and Oboe share a semi similar fingering system. Like e and d. But one thing to keep in mind is that oboe has a ton of back pressure. The air sits in you're mouth. Flute does not flute is very much an air budget control thing. Whenever I play flute I think mostly about air because that's what makes the best tone is air and support. On oboe you need a lot of support but not a lot of air. Oboe requires the least air to play but the flute takes the most (my own personal experience). So I would say that mentally you should approach them from different angles. Thing when you play flute these are the rules and make you're body move to those rules. And when you play oboe it's the same way. Like the languages they're similar, but the fine points are what makes them so different in my opinion red icky different I can't jump between them in a split second I need at lease a couples of seconds to switch my brain from flute to oboe mode. Hopes that answers your question (lots of reading me sorry)

[@rldumont]

Siera Seidl hi there! So the most important things to keep in mind when playing the oboe is use a reed that is actually good and the right strength. Second, intonation. Intonation is VERY important. If you don't have good intonation, it sounds miles off. Lastly, make sure you take huge deep breaths and maybe even do some breathing exercises.

[@caseywelch8294]

double reeds are and always will be the best instruments

[@jimynewton]

Biased much?

[@caseywelch8294]

no lol, i play play sax, cello, and trombone, but bassoon is my favorite lol

[@jimynewton]

Oh lol, yeah I like oboe but I play clarinet and sax.

[@squishysquids9383]

I play alto sax, piano, classical guitar, upright bass, cello, baritone, and bassoon. I don't really have an opinion for what is better and whatnot. xD Double reeds are very nice though. :) Have a nice day!

[@NoahFaulkner]

Eugene Kwong I'm sorry to break it to you guys, but bass clarinet is the best.

[@veronicaaa2269]

WHAT IS THIS SORCERY !!!!!!????????😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Jason-db1dy]

Nice i play oboe and not in my dreams i could play this

[@ravenmartinez4581]

Veronica Moses it's called practice

[@perry081696]

Any other oboe players have a lot of trouble going from F Natural to D Flat. The struggle is real

[@aidilzuhri]

Just let go all the keys for Db or c# or in other words release all the keys (don't press any).. F neutral do have an alternative.. which in your case, you can press all the keys but lift your middle finger instead of pressing that tiny key under the E key..

[@girlygaming6336]

+Perry 47 on my oboe, not E or D will come out. I don't know why.

[@adamschorr2301]

+Perry 47 That is really difficult. I'd just use the forked F fingering and try to coordinate your middle finger and pinky to move down at the same time to avoid blips.

[@thejman3489]

Sorry. I meant lift up your middle finger on your RIGHT hand. I had the hands mixed up in my head.

[@thejman3489]

One more thing. When playing forked F use the octive key not the half hole. Sorry, had to clarify some stuff.

[@jaronmontoya]

Loved it!!! I'm an Oboe player also and was just stunned when I saw this. She is absolutely amazing. I hope one day I can play as good as her.

[@letspowerup2739]

The dynamics are really amazing. That what makes music beautiful isn't it? We can able to understand the performer's story behind everything

[@AllySha1994]

I have played the Oboe for years. Clarinet are well. Music is my life. From one musician to another, never give it. You sound amazing!

[@teaganrodriguez3582]

I just got my oboe today for 6th grade band and I'm glad I chose the oboe and I know one day I will be good like that!

[@superstarlive.]

Teagan Rodriguez hey! You've now been playing for ten months...how is it?

[@odettealonso-sanudo762]

"Too many notes"😊😊😊 Lovely!!!!!

[@JoshuaElmoreBassoon]

Your tone has the speed of the wind and the gracefulness of a doe! Well done!!!!

[@esther5676548]

i can hear the whole orchestra in my head when your playing. so beautiful

[@JoeyLavarias]

I thought I would let you know that you are a huge inspiration to up and coming musicians like me, it's just that everything about you + music is so perfect. I hope you keep inspiring people for many ages to come.

[@crush9lfe]

"La scala di seta" was beautiful and amazing in the slow and fast parts.

[@multimusician315]

I never would have up the oboe if it wasn't for this video. bravo!

[@StuartClark94]

Oh wow , Incredible ! Simply this video is the definition of how the oboe SHOULD sound !

[@marylouhulan7016]

Loved your comic bit at the start...I'm going to show this to my beginning band oboes.... thank you for being such a wonderful model for them!

[@jhoyl]

Meirav - how do we vote for you, girl? You ROCK!

[@jamesblond-licencetochill7011]

Just magic the emotion you are able to transport via this sound. Thank you!

[@DrQuizzler]

Hi! Your oboe playing is fantastic!! I played as a kid, and now I play EWI, so I'm trying to get back to where I was on the oboe eons ago. I really enjoyed your playing, and hope to see more.

[@034667]

lovely instrument you do it much justice :)

[@stewstew1000]

soooo much props to you i played the oboe for a couple of years and holy hell it was like skiing a double black diamond blindfolded!

[@amyzh3888]

You are the reason of why I decided to play the oboe

[@avamayfield6648]

I have been playing oboe since forever and I am still trying to get to your level 😂 Also in my band there are only 2 of us so me knowing that there more of this beautifulness is really comforting 💙

[@Orangedonutz]

I love this -- your tone is just godlike

[@brookestein913]

You are so amazing, I'm a 9th grade oboe player, I've been playing the oboe for the past 5 years and you're 192929292 times better than I could ever sound lol

[@Jason-db1dy]

Same they are 345794067209758946046945685464706954685470689546546705895858585860549426748 times better than me at the oboe and im in 7th grade

[@Lobocajina]

Oh my... Being an Oboe player I bow my head to you... I really love the sweet sound you get out of your beautiful Oboe...

[@Carlos33237]

Bravissimo .... I really liked .... "You play the oboe as you are ..... BEAUTIFUL" and graceful.

[@lifeofskate8672]

I play oboe for my school and you are great! So inspirational!

[@HighTen_Melanie]

Wonderful humour! I have similar trouble assembling the oboe! Fantastic playing and a very enjoyable performance from a fellow oboist. Happy playing! :-)

[@IceQueenx128]

Oh! I played this piece on my flute!! Lovely job!

[@trimusic3065]

I'm in 6th grade and I'm the only oboe player in my level of band (one out of two in my whole school) I think it has a great sound! I just finished learning jingle bells. Can't wait for a scholarship on this or aeronautic engineering!

[@ngewaklsakuma5174]

TriMusic I am also an oboe player. the only one in music inovates. if you want to know what it is, type in music inovates.

[@mk-tl8pi]

Woooaaaahh!!!!! You inspire me to work harder towards my grade 3 exam 👏👏👏👏👏👏🎼

[@littlemissvictoria1]

I'm a junior in high school, and an oboist. This my friend was very beautiful. You're very talented and I'm so jealous

[@ccspark90]

Omg!! You are amazing!! I am a beginning oboe player and that was inspiration right there! I hope someday I will be as wonderful and soothing as you!!

[@FunkkyPanda]

Oboe players like you inspire me to work harder and harder on playing the oboe

[@emanuelemicaglio5861]

You are brilliant ! Your sound is perfect and everytime I watch this video I am surprised by the depth of your intepretation in the slow part

[@austinlea3720]

oh my gosh. you play so beautifully!! absolutly beautiful bravo!

[@v0mitgoblin]

I just started playing the Oboe and this inspired me even more woah

[@njex7]

no doubt the sweetest instrument ever created. i alos play oboe. love it to bits. youve got some crazy skills meirav. an inspiration to me.

[@hvn81]

I love the way you play. Beautiful.

[@drinkablesausage3420]

You are amazing! Smooth! I love it!

[@Duncanmn]

You should make more videos of you playing! Not just recitals, but pieces you're working on, practice sessions etc. You play so beautifully! :)

[@fernandolerma9830]

Wooooow your staccato, your sound, everything is amazing, congratulations.

[@mloomer123]

I've attempted this piece before. It's so difficult and you played it beautifully!!!

[@Ajfunk327]

I wish I could sound this AWESOME!

[@seangunnerson8782]

You are magnificent you inspire me to play like that it takes hard word and a lot of dedication to play the oboe

[@angelcake3773]

this was beautiful,i am going to start playing the oboe in 5 months.This video inspired me to play the oboe :)

[@rafaelmedina6362]

Oh boy! Amazing oboe!!

[@Epilogowa]

My favourite oboe concerto!

[@izzysanzone8905]

You must have been playing for many years, with my 4 years I would never be able to play so beautifully. Keep up the good work! :)

[@MrTeegr]

Wonderful, I love the sound of Oboe

[@Er_Mistolobo_Andalu]

very good, I like it.....thanks for the beautiful tune.....nice !!!

[@kguy152000]

I've been saying for years Classical music will be the new club music. I dance just like that to it. Really beautiful performance.

[@DeathCabForAlyssa]

wow. I wish I could play as well as you! You're amazing, thanks for inspiring!

[@kereshmehmehrpour3741]

This is amazing!

[@absenteeadvisor]

Brava! Brava! Greetings from Washington State.

[@ReallyRoxi]

That oboe. Is so attractive. Oh my gosh. And you're an amazing player..

[@ckkeck2003]

nice warm sound . been surfing through a few of these and really liked what you did musically… best of luck..

[@B3N7221]

Holy geez, you play so beautifully! I aspire to play as good as you someday. Hope you got in!

[@Tchaikovskyfanable]

wow! that was great! i really like how your personality came across in both your actions and music. that is the true form of expression. you look like you really enjoy playing the oboe, and i applaud you on that. and great playing too.

[@nef2105]

Great stuff Meirav!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Dipankar7777]

You are simply wonderful, as you play oboe……, is not just playing, is like the sounds coming from haven. Your vibrato, staccato and your expression…….., may god bless you. Dipankar Mondal

[@jasonhinkley4480]

my oboe reed broke so i'm getting a new one

[@jearyihp1458]

me encanta tu vibratum, tu sonido, expresión, etc. para mí eres perfecta!!

[@cocotxitor4425]

You sound amazing! If I tried doing that, I would be passed out by now. :)

[@andaswerefallingdown]

You get around the range of the instrument so well! Nice job.

[@JanaCello]

way to go Meirav!! good luck! :)

[@alonschwarz]

Wow! this video is amazing! fantastic playing - musically and technically, and on top of that really entertaining! bravo and good luck :)

[@anonymousperson3779]

I love oboe but you rock at it!!!

[@SvtCaratdiamond]

Oh my god I used to watch this everyday when I was in seventh grade while I practiced the oboe, it's still so good T^T

[@bingumsbongums]

Lord, please let me play like this one day. Your tone is gorgeous. It sounds so soft and clear. More like a higher French horn than oboe, very round. Great job!

[@HoneyedLasso]

I play oboe I wish I could be ad good as you! Great playing!

[@jaronmontoya]

She's absolutely amazing!! I'm an oboe player also an I was just stunned by this. I hope one day I can play like her

[@lottemuzieknoot]

I'm 11 and play the oboe almost 6 years but I don't even come close to this women!!! Still I am the first oboe in our youth orchestra in the Netherlands, the FJSO. To everybody who plays the oboe, good luck with becoming as good as her.

[@gracesodak]

i love the mozart concerto!!!!! you sound great!

[@sol-cy2wj]

Beautiful! 😊❤

[@crazykinz7036]

It sounds so beautiful!

[@lloumorales760]

Beautiful!!!

[@josselyndelapaz8324]

You played so good i wish i could play like that❤keep working hard❤

[@Katextina]

ok, i know ive been playing oboe for two years and i want to sound like this so much omg

[@elliebrownie]

this is incredible! I wish i could play this well!

[@marshmellow5812]

She just inspired me to play Oboe in Middle School. But then again, I kind of want to play the Trumpet too.

[@Macbare2]

Very very beautiful song! congratulation darling....

[@ludmilaloreley4109]

Genia total, yo toco el oboe y espero algún día tocar así

[@234holo]

when i heard you play i cried so much