Daniel Thomas Euphonium - Kabalevsky Violin Concerto, Finale

[davewerden]

OK, I think "the bar" has just been raised. This is amazing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlOULz8fX_w

[John Morgan]

Ah, WOW!!

[mbrooke]

I refuse to accept that!

Mke

[Shawn]

Amazing.
And such an effortless demeanour. Almost looks bored. When he gets a few bars rest it's a casual wipe of the nose and then ho-hum, back to playing. Unreal.

[daruby]

I know Dan from my summer trips to Wales. He is a terrific young Welsh lad! Dan is at least 6'6" and 300+ lbs. He is immensely strong, which is quite apparent in his stamina and ability to perform this piece. He practices constantly, lives his life for music and is one of the most dedicated musicians I have ever met. He just finished his degree and is just an amazing performer, having moved to the 2nd seat at Black Dyke at the age of 21 after playing 2nd for Cory and solo for Tredegar. He also has an encyclopedic knowledge of details and history of brass banding.

This sets a new standard of difficulty and just makes me want to bow down and say "I am not worthy!" with the utmost respect. Dan is just 26 years old, think of where he will be in years to come?

Doug

[RickF]

Wow, very impressive playing! Effortless it seems. Just wow!!

[bbocaner]

having moved to the 2nd seat at Black Dyke at the age of 21 after playing 2nd for Cory and solo for Tredegar.

And of course moved to solo euphonium in Dyke when Gary Curtin moved to Fodens in 2016.

Dan is a super good guy!!

And that Geneva euphonium sounds fantastic!

[JakeGuilbo]

That geneva sounds amazing, what a great performance.

[ChristianeSparkle]

This is so amazing! He made everything sound to effortless and so open!! He mentioned Carmine Caruso's Musical Calisthenics and I just had to check that book out!

[Rodgeman]

That was impressive. I also love the finish on his euphonium. Thanks Dave for posting.

[davewerden]

...I also love the finish on his euphonium.

It's quite interesting! The Olds American-style euphoniums had the bell end (the part after the seam) from nickel, I believe. I'm not sure if Geneva does something similar (maybe with silver) of if they figured out a way to silver plate only that part. Kinda cool, anyway.

[davewerden]

I asked Daniel about the finish. This reminds me of the Old Studio model (American-style euphonium) that was around when I was in high school. He says his horn has a red brass bell with a nickel flare. Now you know!

[Dan_Euph]

Many thanks, all! Appreciate it!

[davewerden]

Welcome aboard, Daniel! Now we'll be talking in front of your back instead of behind it!

[ChristianeSparkle]

Oh wow!

Welcome! Also I've been working on Exercise 1 and 2 of Carmine Caruso's Calisthenics! I'm dying from them! But thank you so much for suggesting it!!