Desc: Learning from the Legends: Hummel Trumpet Concerto featuring Rolf Smedvig: Directed by Chris Thaler. With Rolf Smedvig, Eduard Laurel. Learning from the Legends presents world-renowned trumpet soloist Rolf Smedvig teaching Hummel's Trumpet Concerto. Aspiring trumpet players can now take their playing to the next level with this essential repertoire. Rolf Smedvig provides complete and detailed lessons on Movement 1 of Hummel's famous work with a focus on Tone and Technique. Using the format of a private music lesson delivered right to their screen, students will watch as Rolf breaks down Movement 1 measure-by-measure, teaching advanced techniques and some extra-special tricks that the top performers use to dazzle and amaze their audiences. Includes a downloadable special edition of the trumpet sheet music edited by Rolf Smedvig and Matthew Carson at www.learningfromthelegends.com Rolf Smedvig has been called "One of our finest trumpet trumpeters" by The New York Times and "Brilliantly virtuosic" by the Los Angeles Times while the American Record Guide describes his playing as "Absolutely Gorgeous". These are excellent pedagogical videos... they are Rolf's parting legacy for young trumpeters and their teachers. - Barry Kilpatrick Reviewer, American Record Guide These instructional videos are professionally recorded and they are at the highest level. As a private teacher, I would find them invaluable. As a conductor, they reinforce much of what is worked on and hopefully accomplished in any rehearsal. In addition, the recordings provide a play-along track, which is extremely helpful. - William V. Johnson President, World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE)