Piccolo Trumpet Fantasia | Caleb Hudson Plays Telemann

[@Captain-Cosmo]

After several decades of being a professional classical musician, I retired from playing, sold my trumpets, and turned my musical interests to composition. I did, however, keep my beloved Selmer Paris piccolo trumpet, a gift from my father when I got my first full-time job performing.

[@CanadianDivergent]

Do we ever really retire from playing ? sounds like you had a great career tho,. where did you play? thank you for your service.🙏🙏

[@jvairola]

The piccolo trumpet is SO hard to play, even for "pretty good" players. Caleb makes it look effortless. Fantastic!

[@steveavant9727]

Caleb makes everything look effortless because for him, it is.

[@muz0n3]

Correct!

[@thebeardedjohn]

is it really hard? Harder than other trumpets?

[@achillestrombone]

This is a revolutionary performance. I΄ve never heard this piece played like that. Amazing!

[@bethelanimal6253]

No one has ever made the piccolo trumpet sound so pure and look so effortless.

[@timgeist1450]

Maurice Andre...

[@TheSpaddle]

Matthias Höfs

[@terryhinkemeyer3857]

Lots of people have picc chops as good as Caleb’s. Some have better.

[@jayvillella]

@@terryhinkemeyer3857 The list of people who can play this as well or better is extremely short. I had the good fortune to play with Caleb over several weeks a decade ago. I can assure you he is one of the finest trumpet players in the world.

[@hivuhomes]

That was awesome! Pure, solid sound, even after leaping from one register to another! I definitely respect the talent and dedication that it takes to be able to play like that.

[@bevanmanson5898]

Fantastic playing, interpretation, total artistry. Breathtaking virtuosity. Would like to hear contemporary works for piccolo trumpet.

[@tutorialstoday5347]

Has anyone else seen how even the subtitles are applauding him and saying WOW Great job on this performance reminded me why I play the trumpet again

[@brettfields9761]

Frequently, clasical music is about the faithful performance of a composer's thoughts. Sometimes we are witness to a player's acknowledgement of the composer's intent plus the addition of their personal perspective. When you add in a mastery of the instrument, it becomes head-turning and glorious. That's all I can say. Glorious.

[@cabincreative3178]

Ummm. I just got home from work, still currently sitting in my car, seatbelt on. This piece is absolutely transformative and stopped me in my tracks. Often times I unwind in my car before getting out after a long work day to clear my head from my day and to change gears to what I am going to cook myself for dinner. I was hypnotized and captivated by the sheer delivery of such beautiful notes and the dancing staccato of such melodious and unending circles of dancing around the notes and octaves. my mind is blown. thank you. Wonderful piece. 😍❤️👌🏽

[@TucsonDude]

I never expected such fullness of tone and awesome intonation from a baby trumpet like that.

[@rainermeyer-arend5879]

there is ONE other trumpet player, who plays this phantastic style, this awesome tone-quality, musicality and adorable trumpet sound....... Matthias Höfs from Germany

[@ethelip5239]

He sounded like a whole orchestra - I heard flute & clarinet as well as brass! 🎺

[@canislupus8995]

WOW! Well, that was flawless and crystal-clear mastering of both, the instrument and this gorgeous piece of music. Seems he played it with such ease. BRAVO !

[@TheCarnivalguy]

The word virtuoso came to mind while hearing your technical mastery and that glorious sound. Brilliant.

[@peterarn]

Caleb, you asked what we'd like to hear from you. I love hearing anything you play that's on piccolo, especially solo. I live seeing and hearing you play the piccolo trumpet. The more you play, the more I think I could do it too.

[@peterarn]

*love

[@DanielRichards-gi2gk]

thatʻs about the best piccolo sounds Iʻve ever heard. Very full!

[@Wyattgonzo1]

I just heard a piccolo trumpet and looked it up and saw this. And I'm so glad

[@Bagelrob399]

As a brass player in my younger days, I am impressed with your ability to play those arpeggios with such precision. A great player you are.

[@xxitz_pr0gxx631]

As someone who grew up playing the trumpet, your tone is absolutely impeccable!!!

[@RD-is2px]

It is just an absolute pleasure to hear your playing! Supreme mastery

[@IngosTrumpet]

Dieser Mann ist einer der Besten. Sehr guter Sound. Grandiose Artikulation. Sehr vollständiger Universalist. Ein Meister wie nur wenige.

[@onitasanders7403]

Not knowing about the piccolo trumpet, I am so glad that I found this video. To have the opportunity to be wowed by it’s beautiful sound and your artistry was most rewarding. But, to be impressed by the videographer and the tasteful visuals was a bonus. Thank you.

[@Will_Moffett]

I've watched too much KZbin and I have to say this is one of the best videos I've ever seen. It really delivers on originality and excellence like few videos do. This sort of thing is the promise of the internet, bringing creations to light which might never have been shared. This was never going to be on MTV or something like that even though it's so much better than anything which the masses consume.

[@douglasferris4596]

Wow that was beautifully done. Bravo

[@lenochod6033]

That is just amazing. The sound is incredible, I couldn't believe my ears. I wish I knew how to achieve that sound on a piccolo trumpet. And you are playing it with so ease, it looks like it is the easiest thing to do. I am speechless

[@MrKeithterrett]

Wow, Wynton eat your heart out! It's beyond me how anyone can press thumbs down for such a stunning performance by a legend such as Caleb; that I first heard with the Canadian Brass. Such a beautifully 'cantabile' sound on the Piccolo. Still love you Wynton!

[@giantgaming600]

I love playing pic trumpet for its super bright sound and I'm usually partial to a more warm low brass sound but like I said, once i pick this thing up I can't put it down !

[@thomaslangner8120]

Perfect, light, relaxed and grandiose played in all pitches

[@wesneedham5009]

This is superhuman. I am simply awe-struck.

[@sigvardronnholm]

Thanks Kaleb for many exellente concerts/.

[@sureshtrumpet]

Man, you've officially taken over from Maurice André as THE guy for piccolo trumpet. Great recording, congrats. 😊

[@MH-iv7tk]

Matthias Hofs

[@hivuhomes]

That was awesome! Pure, solid sound, even after leaping from one register to another! I definitely respect the talent and dedication that it takes to be able to play like that. Another Maurice Andre!

[@manuelgonzales6483]

I believe Telemann would highly approve. I sure do❤❤❤

[@matthewchanlynn4064]

The best tone of any trumpet player alive. I would love to see more videos

[@austincustom]

the absolute best of the best! Bravo!

[@MattIannacci]

Such a beautiful sound!

[@kerschc]

Yes! Technique is proceeding from year to year...from one peak to another! Great performance! Thx Caleb!

[@paulmaxedlin727]

Such beautiful playing. Every phrase is so incredibly elegant. Stunning!

[@anthonyaccordionist2047]

A masterful performance, absolutely brilliant.

[@plaineaire]

The most beautiful and musical interpretation of this work I’ve heard. Inspirational!

[@halburtonwarrington-minge3434]

WOW.. Brings a lump to my throat!!! Breathtaking.

[@oldman719]

Absolutely amazing ...technique and tone.

[@micahkillion1599]

Damn Caleb. This is transcendent.

[@HerrSantander]

This is impressive and outstanding, technically and also in terms of the musical interpretation. Pushing boundaries, O would say.

[@loganwells6257]

Wow! This is amazing! Tone is beautiful and perfectly centered! Bravo! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤩

[@andrewhemsworth8115]

This makes me proud to be a classical musician

[@user-qu6xp3jq4c]

Beautiful sound of the piccolo trumpet and excellent playing. Shared on social media

[@65strad]

Caleb Hudson, an absolute BEAST!

[@DarkGeorok]

Thats a beautiful sounding Thein Piccolo!

[@GregBergantz]

Sweeeet!!! Thank you Caleb. Love your sound.

[@vicentefreijeiro766]

Sounds so natural, as simple you play as musical cames.

[@KBMOORE98]

Such an amazing and perfect sound. Thanks for providing the ability to download the sheet music. Just watching the video it sounds impossible, but having the video with the music makes it like a private lesson on how to play it.

[@thegingergamer476]

You get a beautiful sound out of that trumpet. I wish i could play Piccolo as good as you.

[@DallasCrane]

Fantastic, your tone is huge!

[@MoratiRace]

What a great job putting together this recording. We'll done. I wish you all the best. Regards, An old horn blower

[@sayori3939]

It sounds so royal i love it

[@brentgrapes]

Amazing Caleb. Wow!

[@MultiTrumpetman]

It is also so much differences between piccolo trumpets in terms of easy playability There are also that we are very different and feel different the same instrument. But at the end I played this piece on alto fecorder so it is not originally written for piccolo trumpet. Caleb, great interpretation! B

[@RMyschkin]

Thats pure music! Thank you so much! Marvelous interpretation! For me you are one of the best musicians in the world, Caleb! Sounds wonderful your Thein Piccolo! All the best for your projects! Reinhard from Germany

[@spydersweb2]

Please more picciolo trumpet! is there a CD of you playing these solos? they are just amazingly artistically beautiful!

[@zimnochmusic]

Bravo!!! Fabulous interpretation! Such clarity and brilliance!! But if you are looking for suggestions of material to record, Malclm McNabb did a great rendering of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. Movement 3 is on KZbin. I would love to hear your take on it. Thanks!

[@AndersonBertone]

Maravilhoso , timbre e execução perfeitos ! Muito bom Assistindo no Brasil !! Very good work !!

[@jasonvillegas3776]

this sounds absolutely perfect

[@stevendegliangeli7640]

Hi Caleb, I have been following you since you appeared. I played trumpet for 10 years. I really enjoy listening to you play. My teacher always said anyone can blast the trumpet but playing the lower register with control is something entirely different. I put the trumpet down because of illness .I would love to pick it up again. All my best.

[@maxellcostabarbosa2244]

Great Performance!! Watching from Brazil! 👏👏

[@nitropuptowns7610]

Absolutely amazing im sharing this on my facebook your so talanted keep it up

[@InstrumentManiac]

Beautiful playing and videography! Definitely subbed and looking forward to more!

[@johnnfumo]

amazing playing

[@jayvillella]

Incredible! Very inspiring, thank you for sharing.

[@wythetrumpet6419]

Bravo Caleb! Outstanding!

[@verncampbell2395]

Awesome, Caleb!

[@logstak]

Inspiring. Heartfelt performance. Bravo.

[@gerardramalho2202]

Bravo! So beautiful

[@arthurmcneal6421]

Pure magic on that compact instrument.I remember hearing a piccolo trumpet on a Chick Corea album from the 70's and I was amazed at the great sounds this horn produces if you know to blow it right.Keep doing your thing Mr. Hudson.Encore!!!

[@thomaslemay244]

This was beautiful. Please post more videos of your piccolo trumpet solo performances.

[@myjourneywiththetrumpet]

Oh wow; what a brilliant piece of music & performance. I've always had a problem learning to play the piccolo trumpet and never really liked much some of the popular classic compositions. This composition/performance changed my view completely committed to playing these kinds of solo pieces for piccolo. Thanks much for effort/sharing and please do keep them coming.

[@geraldappleton3635]

A wonderful rendition

[@matthewgaona3962]

Thank you. The Schindler's list theme on trumpet would be amazing!

[@gregcrabb3497]

I always wanted to play the PT but never had the chance. Still have my standard trumpet and French horn after all these years (30+)

[@Valkyry5]

Pure.......Excellence..

[@Lion50-86]

I agree with the subtitles, wow!

[@timothyhryniewicz5191]

Simply amazing! More of everything! You never disappoint :)

[@TrumpetEeps]

Stunningly beautiful and played with such grace. Thank you for sharing!

[@BrianJonson]

Beautifully done! Thank you for confirming that I did the right thing when I quit playing trumpet. :-)

[@nrcg2317]

Come on Brian, this should have been an inspiration...not a reason to quit!!

[@1oboeajusco586]

I play oboe but took up trumpet a little under 2 years ago. Best instrument on the stage! This man plays beuatifully! Thanks!

[@robertjwilliams3532]

I have for years told youngsters who think they can and will be great pros on the trumpet and make a great living that "good trumpet players are a dime a dozen". Wish I could have this and other works by this artist for these kids to see and hear.

[@BrianJonson]

@@robertjwilliams3532 So true. Not only that, in cities with recording/career opportunities like Nashville, about 3 trumpeters earn 95% of the money that can be made. It is very tough and you have to be at the highest level of ability (then have connections).

[@robertjwilliams3532]

not far from Nashville and Memphis have seen this all my life. Play at trumpet for 20-25 years.

[@meaty109]

WHOA!!! Nice!

[@aosm_llc]

I believe I just heard the best tone since Rolf Smedvig.

[@mmartinsrj]

Awesome! I want to see some breathtaking Monteverdi (perhaps a trumpet version of Possente spirto?)!

[@joek3805]

Glad to see you on top of the world man. You're still the best trumpet player I've ever heard. - Former classmate at Interlochen. Congrats on all of your success buddy 👏👏👏👏

[@milkdud3427]

Hey u need to upload your stuff too

[@anthonycostaeducatormusici4715]

Bravo!

[@SuzHar]

Who could possibly give this a thumbs down?????

[@Hi-yq1hh]

Five people

[@andrewhemsworth8115]

Viola gang

[@dtopham100]

Maybe not possible, but since you asked, I would love to hear Bach Chaconne on solo trumpet (not orchestral version). If anyone could do it, you are the one most likely to accomplish it!

[@dr.michaelschmidt8103]

Superb! World-class.

[@georgegriffin3881]

One word comes to mind. Wow.

[@timmallette1888]

Awesome

[@Limit_Addict]

amazing performance

[@druidangel5754]

Beautiful

[@Serge_Korr_Music]

Amazing!! Very cool performance, and the sounding of your instrument is very beautiful!!

[@markthomas6436]

God has blessed him with immense talent, and has blessed us to benefit from it, as well.

[@NM-apache]

I am playing pic again thanks to you. Getting pretty decent. Wish me continued success.

[@jerrymarcum9981]

So beautifully played. Thanks for sharing this.

[@kovacsmark4672]

Amazing performance!!