A big thank you to Bernd Moosmann for all his support, help and guidance!
00:00, Intro 01:03, New wing joint 02:54, Demonstration without the bass-joint 03:44, Sandpaper tenor joint 05:00, Demonstration with the bass-joint 05:46, Expanding the tone hole 06:11, Testing the wing joint with a larger high G tone hole 06:36, Drilling a new high G tonehole 08:33, Testing the new high G tone hole 09:20, Tuner shows green light 09:34, Normal range 11:04, Coda and thanks
KOR - Drilling High G Tone HoleKristian Oma Rønnes2022-03-06 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes Bernd Moosmann's Website: https://b-moosmann.de/en/
A big thank you to Bernd Moosmann for all his support, help and guidance!
00:00, Intro 01:03, New wing joint 02:54, Demonstration without the bass-joint 03:44, Sandpaper tenor joint 05:00, Demonstration with the bass-joint 05:46, Expanding the tone hole 06:11, Testing the wing joint with a larger high G tone hole 06:36, Drilling a new high G tonehole 08:33, Testing the new high G tone hole 09:20, Tuner shows green light 09:34, Normal range 11:04, Coda and thanksKOR - Bernstein, West Side Story ExerciseKristian Oma Rønnes2026-04-07 | Performer's Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
KOR's exercise on the famous high F excerpt, from Bernstein's "West Side Story".
If a phrase is tricky then push it even further, once you then return to the original it will feel like a piece of cake.KOR - The Cemetery Entrance, A Symphonic PaintingKristian Oma Rønnes2026-03-10 | Composer's Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes Sheet music published by The Norwegian National Library: https://www.nb.no/noter/produkt/the-cemetery-entrance-a-symphonic-painting/
"The Cemetery Entrance" - A Symphonic Painting, for a large orchestra Original painting, painted by by Caspar David Friedrich (1774–1840) Music & story plot (included in the preface) written by Kristian Oma Rønnes (Composed in 2025-2026)
Scenes: 00:03 - 1. “Approaching and arriving at The Cemetery Entrance” 02:36 - 2. “The mourners at the gate” 05:26 - 3. “The open grave” 06:36 - 4. “Looking back” 07:16 - 5. “Mourning” 07:54 - 6. “The Angel Appears” 09:47 - 7. “Caspar David Friedrich’s Grave (CDFG)”
All rights reserved.KOR - Beethoven, Symphony No. 4, Manuscript VersionKristian Oma Rønnes2026-01-28 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
Beethoven, Symphony no. 4, 4th movement: 00:00, Playing both versions 00:06, Manuscript 00:32, Clarinet solo and bassoon solo 00:48, Main bassoon solo 01:56, Dolce 02:00, How to practice the main solo 02:13, Last solo, 2 bassoons in unison 02:32, Playing the last solo for 2 bassoons 02:38, Dear 2nd bassoonists 03:13, Manuscript Orchestra Excerpts for Bassoon 03:42, Playing the last notes of the SymphonyKOR - Performing across the worldKristian Oma Rønnes2024-11-09 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
00:00, Intro 00:51, Reeds 03:00, Reeds in different climate 03:38, Scarf in 45C/113F 03:42, Reeds in different climate 05:21, Time zone difference 05:53, Altitude difference 07:28, Conclusion 08:01, Performance (excerpt)KOR - IDRS 2024Kristian Oma Rønnes2024-07-13 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
Piece: Romance, Op. 26 Composer: Johan Svendsen (1840-1911) Arranger: Kristian Oma Rønnes Publisher: TrevCo Music Publishing (USA)KOR - Tricky TrillsKristian Oma Rønnes2024-04-28 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
Alternative trill fingerings for B natural to C-sharp, E to F-sharp and C-sharp to D-sharp.
00:00, Intro 00:26, B-C# trill 01:47, E-F# trill 05:44, C#-D# trill 09:50 CodaKOR - Carmen Tricky PhraseKristian Oma Rønnes2024-04-24 | ...KOR - High Note Trick (F, F# & G)Kristian Oma Rønnes2023-10-18 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
A trick to play high F to F#, F# to G, and G to G#KOR - Effects and answering questionsKristian Oma Rønnes2023-09-28 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
00:00, Playing, which piece? 00:19, Intro 00:56, Fun fact 01:38, Question: balance hanger? 03:44, Tremolo effect 04:53, Question: Must know bassoonists? 06:12, Question: Flat or round grip? 08:07, Question: Glissando technique 10:13, KORsakov reed effect 11:07, Experiment wing joint with high note bocal 12:54, Question: Strange whisper key pad? 14:41, Peg demonstration (Waterhouse) 15:56, CodaKOR - Rhapsody In Blue, Bassoon SoloKristian Oma Rønnes2022-10-10 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes Glissando work in progress :) Composed by: George GershwinKOR - The Largest Bassoon Interval (A-1 to A6)Kristian Oma Rønnes2022-07-29 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
Featuring Richard Bobo and his Subcontrabassoon Thanks to Lu Zhang for recording! Recorded at the IDRS, July 2022KOR - Playing the Subcontrabassoons lowest noteKristian Oma Rønnes2022-07-28 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
Featuring Richard Bobo and his Subcontrabassoon Thanks to Lu Zhang for recording! Recorded at the IDRS, July 2022KOR - Discovered The Lowest A EverKristian Oma Rønnes2022-07-28 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
Featuring Richard Bobo and his Subcontrabassoon Thanks to Lu Zhang for recording! Recorded at the IDRS, July 2022KOR - IDRS 2022Kristian Oma Rønnes2022-06-26 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnesKOR - The High G KeyKristian Oma Rønnes2022-05-20 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes Bernd Moosmann's Website: https://b-moosmann.de/en/
00:00, Demonstration (Playing) 00:03, Introduction 01:17, Explanation of the keywork 02:00, Appearance and simplified option 04:46, Normal range, sound and intonation 05:48, Thanks and creditsKOR - Music Competitions and Jury WorkKristian Oma Rønnes2022-05-11 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes DOWNLOAD the Checklist: kristianomaronnes.com/competitionKOR - Drilling High G# and High A Tone HoleKristian Oma Rønnes2022-04-07 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes Bernd Moosmann's Website: https://b-moosmann.de/en/
A big thank you to Bernd Moosmann for all his support, help and guidance!KOR - Instrument TourKristian Oma Rønnes2022-02-18 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
Piece: Avatar Composer: Dana Wilson Conductor: Prof. Toni Scholl Bassoon Solo: Kristian Oma Rønnes Orchestra: Bläserphilharmonie Baden-Württemberg Location: Mannheim, Germany Date: June 4th 2021
00:00 1st mov: "Krishna" 06:24 2nd mov: "Kalki" 11:05 3rd mov: "Juggernaut"KOR - The Expanded Dulcian RegisterKristian Oma Rønnes2021-12-23 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes THE EXPANDED BASSOON REGISTER: kristianomaronnes.com/methodesKOR - Bach, Zedern müssen von den WindenKristian Oma Rønnes2021-12-17 | A few days ago I got asked how I stay motivated to practice. One of the ways I do, is to some times play along wth recordings I like, just as in this video where I play through an arrangement of mine by Bach's "Zedern müssen von den Winden". (Still not perfect, work in progress). My arrangement can be downloaded for free at KOR Publications: kristianomaronnes.com/arrangements-1
The original recording I'm playing together with here is done by Vox Luminis, and it can be heard here: youtu.be/0IJoZfOmRTY Considering I don't own any ownership of their recording then I'm not sure how long the sound will be available in this video before YouTube's algorithm mutes it. Time will show...
Ps. This is not played on my instrument, I will get mine back in some weeks.
The premiere of my arrangement of Beethoven's 9th Symphony, 4th movement (excerpts), for a large double reeds ensemble. Performed in Stavanger (Norway), by kids, Professors, and everything in between. To quote Friedrich Schiller: "Alle Menschen werden Brüder"! It was premiered in Stavanger, Norway, October 17th 2021. Conductor: Guro Ansteensen HaugliKOR - The Laughing BassoonKristian Oma Rønnes2021-10-12 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
The sheet music is published by Musikk-Husets Forlag. Score: https://musikkforlagene.no/product/saeverud-harald-fagottkonsert-op-44/ Piano reduction: https://www.musikk-miljo.no/fagotto-concerto-op-44-harald-s%C3%A6verud-fagott-pianoKOR - Audition Gossip, Facts and Fun StoriesKristian Oma Rønnes2021-09-14 | Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
00:00, Introduction 05:04, 1st story 07:56, 2nd story 09:39, 3rd story 11:40, 4th story 12:49, 5th story 14:20, fun fact 15:20, 6th story 16:35, 7th story 19:06, 8th story 20:19, 9th story 22:07, Conclusion
Not too many years ago I was a student and I did tons of auditions across Europe. Some went very well, some were sort of okey, and others didn’t go well. Normally on social media one sees the success of people, however when things doesn’t go your way then it’s often hidden. Most of the professional musicians you see online have done multiple auditions, and some of them didn’t go as planned - same applies for me. In this video I’m sharing some fun and crazy stories from my own audition life, and also some facts that’s normally not too popular to talk about in public, but can happen during auditions.
This is a video I wouldn’t make if I was still doing auditions, but since I now have settled down and consider myself done with auditions, then I can look back and rather see the entertainment in some of these stories. Also while doing these auditions back in the day, me and my friends often spoke about how messed up many auditions actually are, and it would be fun if one day we actually dared to post some of these stories online. Mainly for our own entertainment, but also for letting younger musicians know how it can be at auditions. It's not always well planned, it's not always a fair game, it's not always your fault for not passing to the next round, etc. So to my fellow audition friends from a few years back: this one is for us 😉KOR - Fantasy for String OrchestraKristian Oma Rønnes2021-08-12 | Fantasy for String Orchestra Composed by: Kristian Oma Rønnes Premiered by Belarusian State Chamber Orchestra. Premiered at the Lindemann Hall at the Norwegian Academy of Music
The sheet music (score) is published by the National Library of Norway, it can be ordered here: https://www.nb.no/noter/produkt/fantasy-for-string-orchestra/KOR - Opening of Paganini Violin Concerto No. 1 (Challenge)Kristian Oma Rønnes2021-08-10 | Want a challenge? Try this: Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 1, opening of the first movement, on bassoon in the same key. Not for the faint of heart. Arranged and performed by: Kristian Oma RønnesKOR - High Notes on Heckel, 16KKristian Oma Rønnes2021-06-04 | Performer's Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes The Expanded Bassoon Register: kristianomaronnes.com/methodes
This Heckel bassoon, no. 16420 is owned by Ecem Baltaci. Thanks a lot to her for letting me borrow her instrument to make this video. Recorded in Mannheim, June 3rd, between rehearsals.KOR - Fast TonguingKristian Oma Rønnes2021-04-06 | Performer's Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
Music played in the video: Beethoven's Symphony no. 4, 4th movement, bassoon solo Tempo: 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180, 190, 200 and 210
Excerpts played in the video in 1 breath: Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony, second movement. Main solo, and the excerpt at the end of the same movement. Tchaikovsky's 6th Symphony, first movement opening.KOR - Stravinsky, The Rite of Spring Manuscript VersionKristian Oma Rønnes2021-03-19 | Performer's Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
Music heard and discussed: Igor Stravinsky's (1882-1971) "The Rite of Spring" ("Le Sacre du Printemps") Performed by: Kristian Oma Rønnes The original Lithuanian folk melody: "Tu, mano seserėle" ("You, my sister") is the bassoon solo. Melody No. 157 from Juška’s Melodje ludowe litewskie.
Other Lithuanian folk melodies found in this piece: • "Kad aš ėjau per dvarą" ("When I walked across the yard") is at rehearsal mark 19. Melody No. 787 from Juška’s Melodje ludowe litewskie. • Tėvužėli mano" ("Oh, my old father") starts 3 bars after rehearsal mark 37. Melody No. 142 from Juška’s Melodje ludowe litewskie. • "O kad aš buvau jaunas nevedęs" ("When I was young and not married") starts at rehearsal mark 48. Melody No. 249 from Juška’s Melodje ludowe litewskie.KOR - CoronaBassoons LectureKristian Oma Rønnes2021-03-13 | Kristian's Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes The full lecture on Facebook: facebook.com/105052004520295/videos/595108444699329
Among the topics we discussed in the full lecture were: 1) How to get inspired during the challenging Corona times? 2) How to stay in shape bassoon wise during a holiday or during quarantine? 3) What defines professionalism as a musician? 4) How to promote the bassoon, and make a bigger environment? Followed by a Q&A in the endKOR - Thunemanns ReedKristian Oma Rønnes2021-01-15 | Kristian's Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
Johan Kvandal (1919-1999) "Legende", Op. 61 Kristian Oma Rønnes, Bassoon Chiaki Ohara, Piano Performed on a class concert at MUHO Mannheim, May 20th 2016, while I was studying my Masters. A big thank you to both Chiaki Ohara and Ole Kristian Dahl for their guidance during those years, and for agreeing in making this recording public. Immortal memories! Fun fact: if you look closely you will also see the one and only Prof. Alfred Rinderspacher among the audience.KOR - New ending on Saint-Saens 2nd mov.Kristian Oma Rønnes2020-09-10 | Performer's Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes The Expanded Bassoon Register: kristianomaronnes.com/methodes My bassoon: kristianomaronnes.com/main-bassoon
The 10 New University Subjects that would benefit future orchestra musicians: 02:38, 1) HOW TO PRACTICE 03:30, 2) THE STUDY OF INSTRUMENT-MAKERS 04:25, 3) INSTRUMENTAL CARE 05:15, 4) INSTRUMENTAL ACOUSTICS 06:12, 5) ORCHESTRAL EXCERPT CLASS 07:07, 6) JOB APPLICATIONS 08:02, 7) AUDITION TECHNIQUES 09:18, 8) TONE BLENDING AND ORCHESTRAL INTONATION 10:00, 9) ORCHESTRAL BEHAVIOR 10:17, 10) ORCHESTRA TRADITIONS
It is often difficult to present new ideas without somehow slightly step on someones feet, some of my teachers have done some of these subjects on their own private initiative (mainly topic no. 1, 5 and 9); however it's not a requirement from the university as an institution that the student are learning these things, despite the fact that this knowledge will increase your chance to get an orchestra job more than most of the other subjects musicians are taught today. I think it is important that someone dares to present the situation after having gone through the educational system themselves quiet recently, because if not it will all just continue like it is and repeat for ever.
Overture to "Messiah" by Georg Friedrich Händel. Arranged for 4 Bassoons & Contrabassoon by: Kristian Oma Rønnes Performed by teachers, former graduates and students at the Academy of Music in Poznan, June 2020, at the Pracownia Fagocisty festival. Bassoonists from left to right: Arek Adamczyk (teacher), Beniamin Lewi, Karolina Borodacz, Mateusz Nowicki, Kristian Oma Rønnes (teacher).KOR - Te Deum by Charpentier for Bassoon EnsembleKristian Oma Rønnes2020-08-28 | Arranger's Website: kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes SHEET MUSIC: kristianomaronnes.com/6-bassoons-arrs
Te Deum, H. 146 Arranged for 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon by: Kristian Oma Rønnes (KOR's version for 7 Bassoons & Contrabassoon used in this video) Performed by teachers, former graduates and students at the Academy of Music in Poznan, June 2020, at the Pracownia Fagocisty festival. Bassoonists from left to right: Arek Adamczyk (teacher), Jacek Płóciennik, Grzegorz Majcher, Karolina Borodacz, Jakub Jędrzejczak, Mateusz Nowicki, Beniamin Lewi, Kristian Oma Rønnes (teacher).KOR - Mozart Symphony no. 4 for Bassoon EnsembleKristian Oma Rønnes2020-08-28 | Arranger's Website: kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes SHEET MUSIC (scroll down): kristianomaronnes.com/6-bassoons-arrs
Mozart's Symphony no. 4 Allegro: 00:00 Andante: 02:27 Presto: 04:55 Arranged for 5 Bassoons & Contrabassoon by: Kristian Oma Rønnes Performed by teachers, former graduates and students at the Academy of Music in Poznan, June 2020, at the Pracownia Fagocisty festival. Bassoonists from left to right: Arek Adamczyk (teacher), Jakub Jędrzejczak, Karolina Borodacz, Beniamin Lewi, Mateusz Nowicki, Kristian Oma Rønnes (teacher).KOR - Instrumental practice without the instrumentKristian Oma Rønnes2020-08-07 | Performer's Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes
Please be aware that after having drilled a second octave hole in your bocal, then this bocal will be bad in the lowest register. How to solve / improve this is mentioned in the book. Thanks to Aleksandr Ziva for showing how he made his high note bocal according to "The Expanded Bassoon Register".KOR - Live Zoom lecture with Martin KuuskmannKristian Oma Rønnes2020-06-08 | Host's Website: http://www.kristianomaronnes.com Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes The live stream, on Facebook: facebook.com/omaronnes/videos/10158101744767324
Prof. Martin Kuuskmann giving a LIVE lecture to the bassoon class of Arek and I in Poznan. This was streamed live on Facebook, June 8th 2020. In the video are students, graduates and teachers from the Poznan Academy of Music, together with Martin Kuuskmann.