Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony Horn Solo

Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony Horn Solo, Second movement
Horn: Eric Terwilliger
Conductor: Sergiu Celibidache
Orchestra: Münchner Philarmoniker
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[@rcmallory]

The horn is the soul of the orchestra

[@Melquick77]

I concur!!!!

[@vergetta666]

Йми стороувли амин строс дуисди

[@tungstenwhizard4361]

I agree... it can carry a melody richly on its own, but also can provide superb support for the other instruments. 😊

[@GandalfTheSilver]

I'm learning to play the horn.

[@nicolelyles2872]

GandalfTheSilver same

[@sexhaver420]

French horn music always makes me think of the sun beating through the tall windows of an old university library after the term ends, when the students have left and the dust particles pass between the light and the shadow as they drift idly through the storied halls.

[@theamericanyoutuber]

aaaaaahahahhahahgshejrkfkk

[@sexhaver420]

@@theamericanyoutuber sexhaver420

[@jones616]

Oh brother

[@sexhaver420]

@@jones616 yeah that's right

[@JoeyGirardin]

French Horn is how I imagine nature is when no ones watching

[@simul8rduude]

I had a cochlear implant that broke maybe 4 years ago. This was the last song I could hear before my ear died. Worth it. I used to play double french horn.

[@karlamorningsun]

please say you are getting that "repaired" - 4 years is too long. Go fund me.... or something!

[@simul8rduude]

@@karlamorningsun they sent me loaner parts that were broken on arrival. Then they told me my model was obsolete and I had to pay 11 grand for the upgrade. I was not civil with them. Sent them everything cochlear related I owned back and told them if they want the shit inside my head they can pay for and schedule the surgery to have it removed. I don't think it's fair that medical devices like that are allowed to have monopolies on their shit like they do. I enjoy the sounds of silence now.

[@mozza5346]

@@simul8rduude Jesus

[@simul8rduude]

@@mozza5346 the surgery to get the implant and the 1st external part cost 75,000$ And now I'm supposed to shit out another 11,000$ because you want to upgrade and make older models obsolete? Fuck you cochlear. I hope every single one of you go deaf and have to deal with this same shit.

[@simul8rduude]

Not to mention, before it went obsolete, just the external part costs 5,000$ The rechargable batteries are 200$ a piece. Regular batteries cost 20$ for a pack of 6. It takes 3 regular batteries to power this bitch up and they only last 3 days before they die. I mean. What in the actual fuck yo?

[@kristen5573]

I play French horn... This is goals.

[@raddudewitharadtude3853]

Iwasat the mall same

[@bencolmer5343]

please think of your neighbours

[@lih3391]

Godddamn it I need a mute

[@immyduncan]

Iwasat the mall I play french horn, intact I have it out right now!

[@immyduncan]

Kimberly Cassens same!

[@victoriacser5065]

The horn's timbre just sounds so warm and inviting and like everything is good in the world.

[@caliostra]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@postmodernrecycler]

Tchaikovsky just breaks my heart over and over again. Possibly the most profound and touching thing ever composed.

[@agdark2263]

The horn is the the nobility of the orchestra, the regal warmth of sound that surrounds the music in it’s beautiful tone.

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

It would be if we would listen to an artist - and not a musician - who is able to make that horn create waves of sounds that carry us away into a world of harmony and peace.

[@ericabollard]

This brought tears to my eyes. I miss playing horn so much, the most beautiful instrument....

[@Xx.bygracethrufaith]

Yes! this totally made my eyes water. Something about the beautiful music and the great player was just magical.

[@EvanJones-jn7nu]

Second most beautiful.

[@cacciato69]

Me too, played horn in high school and college, never forget

[@billie-leelawhon3941]

Amen!!!❤

[@pbj4toast]

I just finished listening to about 5 versions of this and this one is my favorite. Great horn sound and they don't rush the tempo.

[@xbqchm]

Celibidache is famous for his extremely slow interpretations. There is an interview where he explains his philosophical grounds of taking such slow tempi.

[@angelcarrillo325]

In band im in charged of the french horn and they always play so low and i always say to theme firm lips and mote air but they dont listen

[@forveillelier]

Im 13 years old. And I know Eric Terwilliger. I Start in French horn some normal day... One day, my mom inscribe me in a french horn class. Im very lucky. Because in 1 year only waiting for every class, I was the only classmate who know him. He is Magic.

[@ramujaku]

i play the double french horn. i absolutely hated it before watching this video. i thought it sounded ugly, it was hard to play, and pointless since it gets almost no recognition at all. ask someone to name a brass instrument, they’ll say trumpet. but i now realize, just because it’s hard, doesn’t mean i should quit. it’s a beautiful instrument, and i hope to play like this some day. ❤️

[@theamericanyoutuber]

✊🏻

[@dembakirtzis2227]

So do I! All you need to do is practice! 😁

[@lnhart7157]

It sure is hard, but I do think it has the nicest sound of the brass instruments and, along with the cello, the nicest sound of any instrument.

[@theamericanyoutuber]

@@dembakirtzis2227 That’s easier said than done... 😅

[@narayana8249]

Definitely one of my favourite instruments. The tone it can produce is very beautiful and it has a very important role in the orchestra. Brahms horn trio wouldn't work at all if any other instrument played that part instead and neither would this beautiful piece. I think Mozart had a brilliant idea (one that unfortunately saw little use in the romantic period) by writing all of those horn concerti.

[@KrillSSBM]

I prefer half notes and whole notes that sounds beautiful and full over flashy runs any day

[@mrreinark3388]

But... those aren't half and whole, they are quarters and eights with SOME half and whole

[@anthonyalatsas4351]

@@mrreinark3388 well dotted because 12/8

[@frostfox851]

But what if the run is played clean? So satisfying.

[@yamiii]

@@frostfox851 depends, during a climatic moment i think a run can add all the more but can also ruin a moment.

[@frostfox851]

@@yamiii true

[@shantecarswell396]

Brings tears to my eyes my father played trombone and French horn my mother flute and piano growing up with music majors was a privilege I appreciate music 🎶

[@HunnedgrandEman]

The French horn is underrated they play the best Melody's

[@simul8rduude]

Having played the horn, any time I listened to orchestras now no matter how many or how few horn players there were I could always pick out the horn sound from every other instrument.

[@gabrielaaguero3990]

I agree

[@hfzhql]

@@simul8rduude iktr!

[@michelemcmillan904]

So true

[@patcole1507]

One of the most beautiful horn solos ever written and beautifully played.

[@carolinebackstad]

1:18 And there in the picture you can see the face of a person who lost his big opportunity to play an epic horn solo...

[@carawoodell8940]

Caroline Backstad I know it’s a year later, but that’s EXACTLY what I thought too lmao like dang that would suckkkkkk

[@carolinebackstad]

@@carawoodell8940 haha ye! Atleast he got to listen to a very beautiful solo!

[@carawoodell8940]

Caroline Backstad lol yeah true I play the French horn and mellophone and I would die if I got second chair to a part like that lol

[@billklemm7284]

One of the great moments in symphonic literature. The solo just floats on the warm glow of the strings seemingly on a different scale of time and space where everything is in slow motion.

[@antonionordman557]

Damn, I am a trumpet player and this makes me jealous

[@wuhoh5655]

Patrick MCCAW switch to horn. It’s not that different embouchure wise

[@StoryS.]

@@wuhoh5655 and note wise it isn't that far off. In highschool and have played trumpet for 3 years and this year I'm still playing Trumpet in Jazz band but Horn in concert

[@Kyle-ur4mr]

Yeah but you get the posthorn solo in Mahler 3

[@aliciadeckert6098]

same

[@annekegeerds9010]

Same forreal

[@isaacrodriguez3000]

The strings introduction for the horn is absolutely gorgeous! And then the horn comes in with great precision

[@hugovalverde6874]

His sound is gorgeous!

[@knux85-58xunk]

As a high-school senior horn player, I can tell you that the amount of control Terwilliger has is astounding due to the fact that having it is *very challenging* to master and sustain.

[@syoo2458]

While going to concerts is amazing and all, nothing can really replicate the feeling of being _in_ the band, among the players. And somehow, this has a bit of that feeling. I think even my soul gets chills whenever I hear the French horn.

[@lucles8118]

This has to be my favourite horn solo ever.

[@alexandercope7081]

I picked up the horn about a year ago and I had no idea how amazing this instrument could sound. Also, this song is perfect for the horn

[@peyps2k]

My father played the french horn for his country in the 3rd queens battalion. Wonderful instrument and this reminds me of him. Rest in peace pops!

[@onebirdie6362]

Great performance. Near perfect. Beautiful sound. Makes me want to dust off my old Conn.

[@jerry1977]

conn 8d

[@jamescase7480]

Go for it man

[@diddy315]

I think when tchikovsky hears this, he is proud of...What a piece of music, and the soloist..wow!

[@1SquidBoy]

@ThanksfortheObvious Here's a tip that I didn't get when I was starting- Air. The French horn needs SO much air to have a rich sound. Practice a LOT on this instrument, you will see results. If you don't have a method book, find one. They will help you with technique. Audition for every single stupid little competition and honor band you can find in your area. You will have a drive to improve constantly. Ask your director how you can improve personally. It really helps to have a good director.

[@simul8rduude]

When I learned to play the French horn there were 8 of us at first. Most moved to trumpet and one to saxaphone. There were only two of us left by the end of it with me being the better (I don't like to boast) My teacher would always heavily emphasize that the power of the horn came from having good control of your diaphragm. Our band came in second place in the Smoky mountain music festival in Tennessee. I miss playing the horn so much.

[@thomasjohnston8970]

@@simul8rduude why did you stop?

[@simul8rduude]

@@thomasjohnston8970 i never actually owned the horn i used when i used to play, it was more of a loaner. lots of things happened inbetween, i never actually went and bought my own horn to keep up with playing.

[@alyssaalmaguer9873]

Im in Jr high I play French horn. I listen to this for motivation

[@alessandraliebmann662]

Me too my school band has me wanting to shoot myself lol

[@xxblack_oceanxx]

I'm in 7th and most of my parts are a. OMG I CAN'T BREATHE b. I'm dying of boredom. c. really fun c is rarer then a good rapper.

[@eliasbartos5313]

xXBlack_OceanXx I always find myself with boring parts too, even though I’m first chair

[@chloedraper2984]

Me too

[@izzyc.6398]

Elias Bartos same

[@maestrojeremy]

Thank you Mr. Terwilliger for your wonderful horn playing. So beautiful . . .

[@TimothyReeves]

Celibidache's tempi are often painfully slow, but this is beautiful.

[@rylandjohnson7821]

+Timothy Reeves I agree, I also find this rendition a little slow but non the less superbly played.

[@ernestogasulla7763]

I find it too slow. Sorry.

[@MsIncurableromantic]

Sublime and hauntingly beautiful.

[@happybirdbaby]

So beautifully played. So much emotion.

[@skisunfb]

In my opinion Eric Terwilliger comes closest to producing the iconic sound of a Vienna Horn in F, but using a modern double horn. Absolutely gorgeous. Bravo!

[@rylandjohnson7821]

There are times when things such as words are simply not enough....What can one write? How can one express the feelings such a masterpiece evokes in the heart, soul and mind? I am always amazed at what such composers can achieve. How DO they do it? Simply no words.

[@zephyr755]

Bravo, well put. Achingly beautiful. One of my faves from years back - still great. Cannot listen without a tear.

[@Alex-jk2yt]

Shit’s lit

[@noderkilledyou5770]

The other horns are so dead inside cause they aren’t playing.😂

[@pablocg__]

This actually brought tears to my eyes. Terrific musician.

[@karellt2355]

Love the french horn! So soothing yet recognizable...

[@motomonko1]

You are right August, The second movement was made on purpose by tchaikovsky for this very reason. He chose the horn to sound a lot more full and melodic, Its supposed to be like walking through the snow in the middle of a field while the snow is falling. Its supposed to signify happiness

[@omamajohnpaul4215]

So that's the instrument that always speaks to my soul. Always had a feeling it was the horn.

[@kornzian]

this is the one of the most beautiful classical music that i have listened so far. amazing!!! if only i could listen to this in live

[@theamericanyoutuber]

Romantic. :)

[@linahassan2106]

Amazingly beautiful ! I was looking for the name of this instrument for a long time, I'm really glad that I finally found what made such a beautiful and deep sound, it brings such a depth that I find no other instrument brings, simply beautiful !

[@caitlouise97]

Oh darling we do not only make deep sounds I can range in 3 octaves with braces on without by now I may be able to go higher , I am currently doing my grade 4 in the 6th year of playing this amazing instrument I will never not be in love with the sound

[@crazygermn]

+Cait Louise 3 words: John Phillip Sousa.

[@Sean_DuLac]

+oncemoreuntothebreach Don't you dare speak of the devil's name.

[@iteinflammateomnia]

+oncemoreuntothebreach Don't bring up the mention of that demon spawn.

[@iteinflammateomnia]

+Cait Louise If a player is very good, they can hit a 6 octave range.

[@sunsglow]

this is quite possibly the most beautiful recording of this piece that i have ever heard

[@devindraweerasooriya7839]

4:04 I have played this in an Orchestra. This is the slowest Tempo that I’ve heard this at. It is a wonderful rendering by the Hornist 🙏🏾.

[@kimmartin7921]

Just absolutely beautiful!

[@danielkim8034]

So talented; those jumps from low to high and back again is no joke for the french horn. Great control and perfect tone from a master musician.

[@ShadeheartTheSouless]

What a beautiful piece.. i hope to rise to the levels of these amazing horn players, it is an amazing instrument and i absolutly love playing it, thanks for sharing this song with us.

[@tungstenwhizard4361]

This sounds like an epic movie soundtrack background. Maybe too epic.

[@jarrodrorrer773]

It really does! A lot of the modern film composers took inspiration from this era of orchestral music, super cool

[@rcmallory]

That looks like another superbly played Paxman horn, with its sublime tone

[@K2kseungK]

horn sounds just way too wonderful.

[@LarryShone]

No-one wrote symphonies like Tchaikovsky!

[@striker246810]

Best interpretation I've found on youtube. He makes a slight error at 2:28, but his excellent phrasing, dynamics, and style make up for it.

[@brandonnguyen5605]

Ethan Wang lmao wang

[@calian8291]

Wang lmao

[@jaysparc]

total flub there.

[@DeNilsPipe]

That's no error, that's horn-style! ☝🏼

[@michaelexman5474]

everyone needs a horn solo at least once in there lives!!!

[@forveillelier]

Yo conoci en persona y hasta hable con eric terwilliger y hasta nos saludamos y me pregunto "Donde estar tu trompa" o algo asi y fue como algo normal para mi aunque muy extraño por que nunca habia estado con una persona tan importante.

[@AMAC48]

@Mackchai Boston Symphony, Pierre Monteux conducting - 1958 recording. James Stagliano plays the horn solo so hauntingly well. It has stuck with me ever since I first heard it. Inspired me to become a horn player...still hope to play it as well some day.

[@asumaran]

So, were you able to play it that well?

[@billkryder8900]

ich bin ein Berliner --- not bad for a Bloomington, Indiana school boy. Farkas student early on. Met him in the horn shop at the 2004 IHS convention at IU, as we tried out Horns and compared notes. Not surprising that he ended up 1 of the top Horns in Europe

[@sethshumate5655]

Some of these haircuts are hilarious

[@tomallen4230]

The first clarinet? XD

[@jsnell126]

3:48 is definitely the winner

[@crowndust]

The horn is my favorite instrument og all time. It's eary and yet smooth and full.

[@EvanYoungMusic]

Marvelous.

[@travisguide4516]

Phenomenal makes emotion come right out

[@jneamtu08]

yes! there was! noticed it too. but wow beautiful sound. wish i still played...

[@TheBlondebabe19]

beautiful.

[@windstorm1000]

F. horn is a tricky instrument--the armbisher (misp) is small, one has to have superb breath control and it can 'go' at any time. This is one of the most deservedly beautiful melodies and orchestral solos of all time.

[@MrNaamareuven]

perfect sound , musicianship and understanding of the excerpt .

[@pbj4toast]

I have to admire anyone who does this well. Tried it as a jr in HS. The fingerings are not such a big deal, but to get the intonation right on each note is really a challenge.

[@user-ti3zc9ff6e]

Эрик просто умничка!И по тембру,и по звуку, и по фразе!Сыграно по-русски!!!

[@pianist-moko]

It sounds like heaven💕✨

[@pedrolorca2213]

Fantastic!

[@DQK_DQK]

The french horn's part is so soothing.

[@beaver6d9]

He came to bloomington for a few weeks in the fall of 07 and he still still using a holton MP iirc.

[@klingelhorn]

Great sound, great phrasing, great playing, especially when presented with such a slow tempo from the conductor.

[@mireia9519]

Beautiful

[@petrusmalk]

absolutely beautiful.

[@Maha1J]

Beautiful 🎼😊💗 the solo horn is everything

[@nohopeequalsnofear3242]

beautiful

[@Nabiyfoxx]

That was beautiful...This really helped me for my auditions in symphonic band. It showed me the tempo and tone quality. Thank you so very much!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The deep impression greeted time of in my soul and the supreme bliss . 🍎

[@bassionbean]

The best rendition.

[@chiucc1685]

What a great tone!

[@mykolabezerko7896]

Wow that was just awesome!

[@marissanajima3736]

Anyone else hear "You Fill Up My Senses" by John Denver?

[@emmipatrick6512]

literally chills

[@noirvalentin]

Amazing rendition!

[@carmenizquierdorenteria1557]

Increíble toda la sinfonía pero este momento es como subir al infinito y mirar con el máximo placer sus maravillas!! Un genio

[@marcoignacioalcantarsosa6662]

Sabes el nombre exacto de esta sinfonía? Lo he buscado para guardarlo pero no lo encuentro

[@joshtheviolinist]

​@@marcoignacioalcantarsosa6662it's tchaikovsky symphony 5

[@myriahwiseman557]

god I just love music!!!

[@Elderdragon6242]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@randomguy7804]

Ok I play French horn and this is the most beautiful solo of a French horn that I have heard

[@Miikmia999]

The cough attack in the intro is crazy lol

[@joseantoniodeabreu]

Eric is the best!

[@shirleyjennings5787]

Awesome!

[@wagglesroxy]

Fantastic

[@sniperquasi]

So darn nice.

[@kyong_the_hyena]

1 million views now! Woohoo! By the way this is beautiful and peaceful music right there

[@jaworskij]

Beautiful symphony hall.

[@irvingmarquez1106]

Its so beautiful!!!

[@ItsYourFav_Mads]

I play the French horn and it reminded me of the sun shining through the windows on a tough day and you can do it then the sunshines through and you get a warm and cozy feeling and you just want to sit there and cry and you fell that sunshine and you feel better

[@luccilla3428]

It may sound easy but It took me about 4 months to perfect that solo part until I was satisfied...

[@zaferteomete2619]

FANTASTİC PLAY

[@hornkix]

very very very very nice sound!!!BRAVO!!!

[@charmister]

Very beautifully orchestrated. Great distinction in cello crescendo. French Horn here is played most resoundingly!! and very beautiful. (Just a humble observation from an amateur: mistake at 2:30 ?)

[@albanoeira372]

sim é verdade...um pequeno descuido...

[@TomHaws]

It seems so. This gives me hope in my imperfection as a singer.

[@viniciusantoss]

yeah. french hornists struggle a lot in not cracking notes

[@lindiannajones3746]

I am a horn player, admirer, and enthusiast! GO FRENCH HORN!!

[@user-bm2zh1cn3t]

以前、この曲でホルン1stを演奏する機械をいただきました。一生の思い出です❗