The Firebird - Berceuse Master Class by Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Bassoon Daniel Matsukawa

[@nomorebushz]

So THAT’s how you do it. You’re a real tease! Isn’t it amazing, how expressive our double reed instruments lend themselves to so much individuality of the artist, the best of the best? Well done.

[@Stemma3]

I like how Daniel Matsukawa explains everything, from technique to some meta-technique (I'm sorry if that's not a word, I invented that word), I mean beyond technique, he explain how to play it (fingering and air) and how it the idea should sound. Pretty analogies for the sound.

[@djmotise]

I have no words. Absolutely gorgeous and brilliant on all levels.

[@CapitanTartaria]

wooooow! what a beautiful sound!

[@suzannegonsalves2736]

I love how gentle and deeply badass the Firebird character is. Perfect for Mr. Matsukawa.

[@nomorebushz]

The Philadelphia Symphony orchestra has for decades recorded the best top-notch recordings which any instrumentalist would want to listen to, and compare with others. Anytime in its existence each and every player has been qualified as a solo artist.

[@Xingqiwu387]

GORGEOUS tone!! One of the best bassoon sounds I've ever heard.

[@loomingforlife9886]

Fantastic presentation!!! Thank you, Daniel Matsukawa, for sharing your remarkable ideas musically and technically!!! Astoundingly inspiring sound!! and loved your attention to the various entrances of each section or instrument and how their lines relate to the bassoon solo… your explanation of being inspired in the performance by colleagues and the magnificent music along the way and and organically move into the solos…such a gift!!!

[@djmotise]

His voice sounds like a bassoon. A good one.

[@tyyfly2]

Amazing solo! Got me into school ;) Wish I would I seen this video earlier could have used some of these ideas in my audition

[@marydoob]

Bravo Danny, very informative, great interpretation. As always, love your sound, beautiful. Steve

[@rachelgarber1423]

I like his idea of being "in the moment" and not himself be nervous about playing solo

[@djmotise]

Rachel Garber And this is exactly why he's principal in Philadelphia.

[@dmw416]

Wow. Thanks for sharing.

[@willy1986tralara]

wow.... incredible sound

[@t8rn8r]

"As if I'm pulling ten thousand packs of chewing gum" I love it.

[@patwade9249]

I agree: GORGEOUS tone!! I am new to the bassoon after over 50 years playing the violin but I am loving it! What kind of instrument is he playing?

[@xchocoxbabyx]

This is so beautiful.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Outstanding tutorial!!!

[@bevm1943]

Excellent class

[@RiamWaewalee]

that's beautiful, Daniel.. and enjoy your explaination as well :))

[@elbandidomuerto]

Very very nice playing!

[@JoshJNYC]

@InficioCruor I believe he plays an 8000 series Heckel that has been customized a bit by Kenmochi Bassoon Works, but I could be mistaken.

[@hinatalover12332]

I need to learn vibrato! So beautiful

[@allancerf9038]

great stuff.

[@jackpof]

Magnifique

[@chessandfootball3420]

I would recommend the Firebird Berceuse solo.

[@hypnotherapycw]

DANNY: lookin' good! -charlton

[@suryarofl]

can someone help me on tone? my director says my tone is really thin, but my vibrato is okay. i need help. is it my bassoon?

[@zacheryasselin6018]

could you or anyone recommend a good lyrical bassoon solo??

[@MrWuzzo]

The Firebird - Berceuse

[@Zachary-ro6eg]

@@MrWuzzo 💀💀💀

[@smole133]

It's sometimes really weird that there is no youtube video that has 0 unlikes. Really weird hahaha, but this is still extremely useful, wonderful sound and interpretation.

[@drewm6925]

Obi Won of the Bassoon

[@alexeyfagot]

exercise is to stand before the mirror ... look to the Adam's apple fell down. Start with the middle register.

[@rachelgarber1423]

Why are there any 👎?

[@djmotise]

Rachel Garber They are clearly jealous of this hair. That's why.

[@valeriefrench9868]

hi

[@andreakirkby]

Duh! Legato! ... yes, you solved my problem!

[@Sotohori]

I know this is a little late but try to open up your throat like you're yawning, but while playing the bassoon. I've played the bassoon but I mostly play the clarinet, and the use of air is near interchangeable. So try that, it should help :)

[@BSB27X]

@JoshJNYC It's a Walter

[@bjewijvewrrvreverang6387]

3:10 Bassoon hits stand *clang* 3:12 Awkwardly looks and rubs bassoon in worry *awww* 3:12 Daniel's thoughts "Uuhhhh..... screw that stand..... on with the show then.....

[@eldogedevenesia]

il più meraviglioso nell eseguire questo brano è stato Dario Marchi Teatro la Fenice Venezia

[@vflute]

I think he has japanese surname.

[@rachelgarber1423]

vflute It is Japanese

[@DJPixabrava]

You're chinesse?

[@Invisiblewinds]

Pixabrava Japanese

[@gjbsaxman94]

who the fuck wouldn't?