Principal Trumpet Christopher Martin Performs J.S. Bach's Little Fugue

[@MLMLW]

I was a student of Christopher's father, Freddy Martin, in my high school years. I remember when Christopher was born. He'd get dressed up in a mini version of our marching band uniform and join us in the bandroom sometimes. He was our little mascot. I am thrilled to see that he's doing so well. Such a talented young man who comes from a musical family.

[@johnblakeH]

When you can't find three other musicians as good as yourself...

[@cool-bro34]

Like ur just like Nah, i will spend another 5hr doing this myself and editing it all together than finding people

[@tromboneman4517]

I’m sure the other NY Phil trumpets are all very qualified.

[@jretiz05]

@@tromboneman4517 he was just making a joke obviously they’re qualified 💀

[@us-Bahn]

Trombones are always a beat behind the trumpets

[@michaelmarsten4019]

The best all-trumpet performance of this arrangement I've heard out of three or four. Of course it's to be expected when the soloist doubling as a quartet also is principal trumpeter for the NY Phil. One might well call this performance truly historic!

[@greatvib3s]

The microphrasing though... just an unparalleled quality of musicianship. I come back to this recording and a few others once in a while for inspiration. It's incredible!

[@abankse83]

Reminds me of the Canadian Brass version. Spectacular!

[@kdavis002]

I can’t believe I went to high school with this amazing musician. What a gift to say I played in band with him and knew him when. Just brilliant.

[@Muttonchop_USA]

When I was growing up they told me it was bad to play with yourself. They never heard THIS guy!

[@mbell985]

The lip trill...beautiful execution going in and out of it

[@randygerber2885]

When you know all four parts.....and no one else sounds as good as you

[@TrumpetManinNC]

Chris (if you read this..), you killed that. Just beautiful.

[@csotrumpet4]

This guy never ceases to amaze me.

[@SuperOutloud]

Christopher is such an amazing musician. Just beautiful! Thank you NYPHIL!

[@natsukaze5799]

Awesome, thanks for sharing your skill, Christopher. Beautiful playing!

[@matthewkatz3556]

What a glorious presentation! Bach just fills me up.

[@MosheFeder]

Fantastic! What a treat! Thanks so much for taking the time and trouble to make this. P.S. - l loved the way you distinguished your avatars by changing t-shirts.

[@lucillefennelly2999]

A beautiful performance. What a gifted musician !

[@eugeniacorvera1812]

Fabulous! I was upset before I saw this and it just made me remember the beauty of the world. Thanks!

[@frankvee3425]

Exquisite tone Christopher!!

[@peytonellsworth9701]

Excellent! The tuning was impeccable.

[@furanrabbits]

Wow, his phrasing is just incredible!!

[@mreed8400]

What fun! Fantastic!! Thank you for adding a little delight to the day.

[@michalgabby]

Beautiful

[@user-rn1lb8sx2c]

Amazing

[@JohnSierakowski]

Awesome. Chicago was blessed to have you, come back and visit, please!

[@zumalounge]

Yes!!!! Very much enjoyed that.

[@joaocesar3896]

Hi. I think that there is a wrong note in the 4 beat of the seven bar. I think it would be a E natural, instead of a E flat. Sorry if am wrong.

[@wythetrumpet6419]

Bravo Chris! Great sound! And I thought you only played the First Part!🙄 Man everything was spot on perfect!

[@karenh2890]

Beautiful!

[@cyrilbodnar]

Out of curiosity, how many tracks were involved in making this video? This is exactly the caliber of musicianship Mr. Martin has become known for. Students of the trumpet should really pay attention to his consistency of articulation throughout the instruments range. Bravo!

[@NewYorkPhilharmonic]

4 tracks!

[@Zapata1848]

Beautiful explosion of emotions!

[@nycboyforlife]

I love this. Absolutely fantastic.

[@Eric.Chasser]

Spectacular! What a terrific idea!

[@wendysands5840]

Bravo! Just gorgeous!

[@jefferyneu3915]

Perfection!❤️

[@gordonmacdonald8060]

Thanx Manny, that was mesmerizing. ❤️🐾🕊🦋

[@ibariban]

So clean, balanced, pleasure! Bravo!!!

[@wyethaleksei6516]

Bravo, Chris!

[@jamesknapp468]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@TrombaMoore]

Spectacular playing!!!

[@BrianBurke06]

Nice job! Really love this video. Also sounds really nice.

[@koichiishihara5685]

Bravo! Very fantastic.

[@magicricky9726]

Nothing sounds like a Bach 👌

[@danielshepard3067]

Nice decorative posthorn

[@mmealey1]

Absolutely amazing!

[@sigvardronnholm]

Very enjoyable, thanks/.

[@bkkershner]

Beautiful, exquisite playing, now in f minor on the Bb trumpet choice. Hard to imagine better playing, and better music for that matter.

[@murraygordon62]

Miss you. Be safe.

[@Graham_M]

This sounds really neat in F minor wow

[@catherinescott562]

This is just so excellent!

[@jpa1214]

This is wonderful

[@AntonioMorenoPozoCompositor]

Maestro, hay una pequeña errata en el cuarto pulso del compás 7. La nota E no es bemol, sino natural. En cualquier caso, enhorabuena por el gran trabajo. Un saludo.

[@musiclife1973]

Fantastic

[@christiankuhl2164]

Sublime!

[@emperorofgaming8146]

I’m a low brass player, and I still love to listen to stuff like this! Us low brassers can learn more from trumpet than we give them credit for.

[@benwilson5729]

Yes, but don't give us *actual* credit please, because our heads are big enough already :)

[@emperorofgaming8146]

@@benwilson5729 haha, for sure! I just doubled trumpet in my college band for a concert cycle (they needed a trumpet player and I can double it) and it was a good mix of big egos and lots of talent and practice (and one particular person not being able to double tongue ;))!

[@michaelg9344]

The clarity of trumpet makes it sound better than any pipe organ piece I have ever heard. Excellent precision on part of the artist.

[@thomasrowan5951]

Bravo!

[@rafniel_rios]

Bravoo! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@johnnyz7752]

Well, all I can say is, it doesn’t get any better than that! May I ask, what did you use as a continuous track in your ears to maintain a constant tempo?

[@TamalpaisBrass]

Sounds so great!

[@finselbuch]

well that's just brilliant

[@jasonrivard8552]

Bach's Little Fugue in F minor ... C trumpet must have been in the repair shop lol. Amazing Performance!!!

[@cliffhouser9138]

Awesome!!!!

[@akitikallc6161]

wow! wonderful!

[@65strad]

Is Chris playing a new Bach 190 in this video? First Bach Bb vs. Yamaha Zeno I've seen him play in a while. Those 190's are some of the nicest playing/sounding Strads in years. Thanks Tedd Waggoner for solidifying Bach Stradivarious as a true standard with the 190's before retiring.

[@user-rn1lb8sx2c]

He’s playing a Bach 25 large bore. He has been using this horn more recently

[@frankvee3425]

Bravissimo Christopher!!!

[@MrGHorf]

Well done!

[@mjbass0221]

That's cool.

[@fredrogers4704]

Tremendous!

[@displaychicken]

Awesome

[@francoisthuilliertuba]

Bravo ...

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

Do any of you remember Louis Davidson?

[@markcadman1516]

Lovely sound! noice

[@Rich-pk5xl]

Could I get the sheet music?

[@ozzyeats6461]

That's the way to do it !!!!!

[@SongCatHiro]

applaude!

[@joanwetherell8951]

Is there a tip jar for these musicians? I just read about one Met Opera member who recently had to sell his 19th century bow to pay his mortgage.

[@matts9064]

Yes the poor NYP players have had to accept base pay which is approx. $2500 per week!

[@joanwetherell8951]

@@matts9064 Leaving aside the snarky tone, do you know if this is also true for theMet Opera musician?

[@mattgaunitzmusic]

@@matts9064 You clearly have no idea how much it costs to live in NYC.

[@maycon_paiva_]

Bravo!!!!!

[@debs4mysweetbaby]

fantastic!! :)

[@SoundtheTrumpet2023]

Wow. What make/model trumpet is he sounding??

[@cantusfirmusbecker7825]

Super!!!!!!!!!

[@johnfitzpatrick6544]

And no arguing over who has the principal part!

[@nebulq3387]

how long have you been playing?

[@LateBarLondon]

Bravo! 4 jobs well done!

[@65strad]

Is that a new Bach 190? You'd sound great on anything

[@ashanayak3546]

Impressive

[@ericbrewer3895]

This is great. Would you be willing to share what kind of microphone you used to record?

[@richarddepasquale1685]

So tasteful!

[@chrisc102]

Brilliant - beautifully played and recorded. Could you share the equipment used in the recording?

[@ericdaniel323]

Looks like a Bach trumpet to me. I’d like to know about the booth.

[@chrisc102]

@@ericdaniel323 yes, I agree, a Bach. But I meant to ask about the microphone, etc.

[@ericdaniel323]

@@chrisc102 I figured. Strange you got a like from the channel but no info 🤷‍♂️

[@RIGuy60]

Handsome dude!

[@AJM522]

ya man

[@mx3603]

you should play the hornet theme song with all the chromatics and stuff. Those are really cool

[@kevinjohnson5210]

Chris tell Freddy HI.

[@summerdragonfly]

👍✌

[@hansfranz5361]

In the 18th second it sounds different from Canadian Brass . Another tone.

[@chasefreak]

Docked points for making it look too easy! However, if this guy keeps practicing, he may get to play with his local community band someday. 🤣

[@beppemusic82]

He has such a chamber player's sound... Wonderful... I'm asking why he doesn't dedicate himself 100% to chamber music...

[@ericdaniel323]

His orchestral sound is no so bad either…

[@beppemusic82]

@@ericdaniel323 no, but my favourite orchestral players have more projection in high notes at high volumes, they stand easily over a full large orchestra! but I like them less in Chamber playing (Batallan for example)... I think he has an elegance and variety of tone that would be Ideal in Chamber playing. Sorry about my english.

[@YomamaSSBU]

Robert Garrison

[@harleybutler389]

its just straight. no flavor. its like bland food.

[@rodolfoperalta5180]

Your comment has no flavor, this video right here is 100/100.

[@NOWOKEXYZ]

Beautiful!

[@charlesaschmann9962]

Bravo!