Chris got bored with the c trumpet 😂

I would hope so considering when he recorded this he was principal trumpet of the New York Orchestra

@@classicalytrumpet9190 Actually, he was the Principal Trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra when this was recorded. And the group you're referring to is the New York Philharmonic.

@@betaomega04 you still get my point that hes already been places.

Indeed he is, hope he wins a big job one day

Not an extension - it's a 'gentleman's model' or 'gentleman's system'. Traditionally, the 2 parts of the german bassoon in the bass portion of the instrument are different lengths; the longer 'bass' joint (or 'long' joint), and the shorter 'bell'. In the gentleman's model/system, the bell joint is cut longer than normal and the bass joint is cut shorter than normal, resulting in the two joints being more equal in length. Because of this, the bassoon can also fit in a smaller, more square-shaped case, similar to a gentleman's briefcase. The overall length of the instrument does not change in this instance. There are bassoons that have a 'low A' bell extension; either in addition to the normal bell, or replacing it with a bell that has two key pads on it (Bb, and A). However, this video doesn't feature this longer bell.

Smart

Its now available on the Sony Classical Album called Spielberg Williams Ultimate Collection 3cd+1dvd set!

Eric Weiss i have the same question ! Have you found the arrangement ? Still looking to find it !

It's what Williams wrote it for. It's a slightly lighter color. I think it's a better fit here personally.

There is nothing at all wrong with Chris Martin's tone color. Notably, nearly all orchestral players in the US will pick a C trumpet for just about everything they can.

I think Chris Martin can use whatever key trumpet he wants, and there are maybe a dozen people in the world with the résumé to question him... and even they wouldn't, because they realize that it's a personal choice.

There is also a version on KZfaq where he plays it on an E-flat, too. Bottom line, is it a beautiful piece or not? The answer is obviously, Yes.!

Playing this on a Bb trumpet would be a little more risky. Probably lays better on a C or Eb trumpet and is a little less risky to execute. It's honestly rare for most "legit" players to play on Bb trumpets in america unless it's for a pops concert or the piece is specifically written for Bb horn.