How did you get to know the Schagerl company?

I got to know the Schagerl brand of instruments through the national system of youth and children’s orchestras of Venezuela. I was in a seminar with maestro tomas Clamour and the Venezuelan brass ensemble, there they assigned me my first Schagel vienna trumpet in 2005. With this trumpet I played with the Venezuelan brass ensemble led by Maestro Tomas Clamour, with the Simón Bolivar symphonic orchestra conducted by maestro Gustavo Dudamel, and I was also able to perform my undergraduate recital in 2010 at the Simón Bolivar music conservatory.
I got to know the factory as such in 2008 on a tour to Austria in 2008 with the Simón Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela. At the Schagerl factory, all trumpeters in the orchestra were given the opportunity to test various types of trumpets.
I have visited the factory about 5 or 6 times since 2008, with the Simón Bolivar symphonic orchestra, with the Venezuelan brass ensemble and with the Simón Bolivar trumpet ensemble. From that time to the present, I have been able to see the progress and development of the instruments in each of the visits.

Which Schagerl instruments do you play ?

Trumpet in C Vienna Dorada
C Horsdorf Heavy Silver Trumpet
Trumpet in B flat Horsdorf Silver Plated
Trumpet in B flat Horsdorf Heavy Gold
Trumpet in B flat Roman Empire without bath
trumpet in E flat London brass silver series
T-200L academic pocket B flat trumpet

And for hobby:
Schagerl Alto Saxophone without bath A-1CB
Schagerl Soprano Saxophone curved gold Superior Acedémica SC-1L

Who influenced you in your career?

Both in Caracas, which is my hometown, and in Barlovento, where my maternal and paternal family is, I had musical influence. My father played a lot of Latin music (Salsa at home, and my brothers played the cuatro that they learned from my uncles in Barlovento. At school my brother played the drum, I followed in his footsteps and entered the Fe y Alegría school student in La Vega (Caracas). There I played the drums of parranda and Christmas gifts, I sang in the school choir and I was a soloist in the choir, I also learned to play the mandolin a little, my teacher in that school was Professor Zenon. The school had a link with the orchestra system. At age 10 I received classes in music theory, sweet faluta and singing at the Simón Bolivar music conservatory. From that time on I wanted to play the trumpet since I was influenced by my uncle Nestror Ruiz (Trumpeter from Barlovento). At the age of twelve I began my studies of music in the orchestra system again, but this time at the Montalban nucleus, there I received classes in music theory, singing and began to study the trumpet.
In Caracas I was doing my academic studies in the orchestra system, but my vacations were always in San José de Barloveno. My uncle Nestor Ruiz may he rest in peace (Trumpeter and Teacher) he gave me trumpet classes, he gave me books on trumpet technique and also instruments and accessories, He also took me to play in the region’s groups (group of partying dicembrina and in the precessions of Easter). Besides that my uncle was an influential teacher in my career, from a very young age I saw how a whole mass of people moved with his instrument next to the trombonist Chuo in the parrandas (December parties eb Barlovento. My uncle played in the week-long processions Santa la first trumpet demonstrating a complete range. He also played salsa with various groups from the windward region, Venezuela and internationally. He also recorded records with various groups in the country.
Something that also influenced me was the fact that I saw the national children’s orchestra of Venezuela on television in 1996. This orchestra was found in Brazil during the visit of Pope John Paul II. That orchestra in which I began to be a part since 1998 was and is a great influence for me.
Wynton Marsalis, Arturo Sandoval, James Morrinson, Hans Gansch, Tomas Gansh, Maurice André, Dizzie Gillespie, Louis Armstrong among others … they are trumpeters that I have admired all my life, and they have been and continue to be for me.
Part of the influence is also the classes received by the Venezuelan and international trumpet teachers in the national system of orchestras founded by maestro José Antonio Abreu. Among the teachers we can mention: Maribel Llamosa, Edwin Gonzales, Eduardo Manzanilla, Luis Melos, Jairo Hernandez, Leonardo Mendez, Rafael Zambrano, Alfredo Dadona, Ivan Sanz, Allan Cox, Omar Guerra, José María Ortí Soriano, Antonio Martí, Thomas Clamor, Vladimir Kafelnikov, Michael Tunnel, Marc Ress, Gabor Tarkovi, Martin Kreissner, Lucas Beno, among others.
Each teacher of the system is and has been an influence on me: Ulises Ascanio, Jesus Ignacio Perez Perazzo, Alejandro Orellana, Maribel Llamosas, Laura Quijada, Rodolfo Sanglimbeni, Marcos Carrillo, Andres Ascanio, Gustavo Dudamel and of course the Maestro José Antonio Abreu.
I also thank my colleagues: Gian Carlos Castro, Gaudy Sanchez, Francisco Pacho Florez, Tomas Medina, Leafar Riobueno, Victor Caldera, Luis Alfredo Sanchez, Freddy Cardenas, Andres Gonzales, Francisco Grillo, Cesar Juares, William Rada, Josmar, Angel Peña , among others. As well as students who are now colleagues: Roderick Alvarado, Grehry Barceló, Erick Álvares, Eugenio Carreño, Oscar Rodriguez, Omar Villamizar, among others.

A short description of your career would be appreciated.

I began to study the trumpet in the montalban nucleus at the age of 12 in 1997. In 1998 I began to play with the Venezuelan national children’s group (Actual Simón Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela) and went on to study at the Simón Bolivar music conservatory until the year 2010. Most of my career has been spent in the national orchestras system. Played in the Montalban Children’s Orchestra, Venezuelan Children’s Orchestra, Andrés Bello Youth Symphony Orchestra, Caracas Youth Orchestra and I have been playing in the Simón Bolivar Symphony for 16 years. At the same time, he played in chamber music groups within the same orchestral system such as: Montalban Brass Quintet, Caracas Brass Brass Quintet, Penta Brass Brass Quintet, Brass Ensemble of the Venezuelan National Youth Orchestra, Venezuela Metal Ensemble (Current), Simón Bolivar Trumpet Ensemble (Current). I have also played with the Simón Bolivar Conservatory Band, Symphonic Rock Orchestra, Simón Bolivar Latin-Caribbean Orchestra.
Outside the system, I have played with the Orquesta Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho, Orquesta Sinfónica Venezuela, Orquesta Municipal de Caracas.
In the world of popular music I have played with the dance orchestra (Elena and her trajectory, Naty and her orchestra, Caribbean Magic and also in groups for weddings.
With these words I want to thank Karl Schagerl and his entire team for their great support in the provision and financing of various instruments, as well as in the presentation of alternatives in terms of trumpets, mouthpieces and accessories that have facilitated my musical work in the different groups both inside and outside the orchestra system.
Karl Schagerl’s help goes beyond the mere use of his instruments. The classes received by members of the brand such as Gabor Tarkovy, or touching and receiving information from teachers Thomas Gansh, Gabor Tarkovy, James Morrinson, Raul Junquera is an added value. In addition, royalties from cd, dvd of artists belonging to the brand, cases, flannels among other utensils. In addition to supporting the Simón Bolivar Trumpet Ensemble on all their tours, concerts and presentations.

Visiting the Schagerl factory in 2010, the support received by Karl Schagerl in terms of instruments in 2013 and seeing James Morrinson play live are unforgettable moments for me.
Thanks to the support of Mr. Karl Schagerl, my daughter started studying the soprano saxophone a couple of years ago, now my nine-year-old daughter already plays the alto saxophone. Also, Mr. Karl gave me a pocket trumpet for my daughter when she was a baby.
To conclude, I would like to say that Mr. Karl and his team have provided me and many Venezuelans with instruments that are tools that allow us to educate ourselves, develop ourselves, and be busy.

Schagerl C-Trp – Berlin:

“Die Berlin C-Trompete ist auf jeden Fall ein Glücksgriff für mich. In allen Lagen ausgeglichen im Klang und vor allem im Orchester immer wieder eine große Freude. Laut und leise, lyrisch oder rustikal, dieses Instrument ist ein Zugpferd im Orchester. Vor allem das romantische Repertoire macht mit diesem Instrument unglaublich viel Spaß zu spielen.”

Schagerl B-Trp – Berlin:

“Meine Berlin B-Trompete ist eine eher Leichte. Vor allem brauche ich diese Trompete für Solo- und Ensemblekonzerte. Die Ansprache ist auf den Punkt und man hat eine Wahnsinns Flexibilität. Die Höhe ist spielend zu erreichen und der runde Ton hilft sich gut mit seinen Kollegen zu mischen.”

Über Manuel:

Manuel Mischel ist koordinierter Erster Trompeter der Symphoniker Hamburg seit 2017.

Der 1992 in Uelzen geborene Trompeter Manuel Mischel erhält seinen ersten Trompetenunterricht im Alter von acht Jahren im heimischen Posaunenchor. Nach dem Jungstudium bei Prof. Matthias Höfs, an der Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg, folgt dort auch das Bachelor-Studium.

Schon in jungen Jahren sammelt Manuel Orchestererfahrungen in den Landesjugendorchestern Niedersachsen und Bremen, dem Landesjugendblasorchester Niedersachsen, dem Bundesjugendorchester, der jungen norddeutschen Philharmonie, sowie beim Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival in der Orchesterakademie und dem Zermatt Musikfestival.

Nach dem Orchesterpraktikum bei den Symphonikern Hamburg, folgen Engagements als Solo-Trompeter bei den Lübecker Philharmonikern und dem philharmonischen Orchester Kiel. Manuel ist in der Spielzeit 2016/2017 Stipendiat der Karajan-Akademie bei den Berliner Philharmonikern und erhält dort Unterricht von Tamás Velenczei und Martin Kretzer. Die Karajan-Akademie verlässt Manuel allerdings vorzeitig um seine Stelle bei den Symphonikern Hamburg anzutreten.

Als Gast spielt Manuel in Orchestern wie dem NDR Elbphilharmonieorchester, der Hamburgischen Staatsoper, dem Mahler Chamber Orchestra und den Berliner Philharmonikern.

Neben der Orchestertätigkeit engagiert sich Manuel auch solistisch und kammermusikalisch, besonders das Spielen im Blechbläserquintett bereitet ihm großen Spaß. So gründete er 2019 zusammen mit ehemaligen Kollegen der Karajan-Akademie der Berliner Philharmoniker das Quintett »SpiriladoBrass«.

Manuel ist mehrfacher Preisträger diverser Wettbewerbe, u. a. erster Preisträger des Wettbewerbs der Elise Meyer-Stiftung Hamburg, Bundespreisträger des Wettbewerbs »Jugend musiziert«, sowie erster Preisträger beim internationalen Blechbläserwettbewerb um die Europastadt Passau.

Außerdem ist Manuel Stipendiat der Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes.

The Kissbone with the Fontana slide:

It’s a marvelous instrument. I have no doubt about it, since I play Schagerl instruments and plus the intense technical work, made my playing so much better.

the air goes through the instrument easy and relax. The more you play the rounder the sound get. My feeling with the instrument is that I’m playing with him together. He helps me to make the technical stuff more easy. Really a High-Class instrument.

Vita:
Born in 1992 in Guatemala, Pablo Marin-Reyes began his studies in trombone at the age of 15
in the National Conservatory “Germán Alcántara“ in Guatemala City. Marin-Reyes completed
his Bachelor’s Degree with M. M. Martin Bonilla, at the University of Costa Rica, UCR.
He is currently living in Salzburg, Austria, and studying the Master Program with Univ. Prof.
Andreas Pfeiler at the Musik und Kunst Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien. Marin-Reyes is also
being coached by his friend and mentor, the renowned international soloist Lito Fontana.
Pablo Marin-Reyes has played with several ensembles and orchestras in Central America: Youth
Orchestra Jesús Castillo, Guatemala National Symphony Orchestra, University of Costa Rica
Symphony Orchestra, Heredia Symphony Orchestra, Costa Rica National Symphony Orchestra,
Central America and the Caribbean Youth Symphony Orchestra and Ensemble Acrobat for
Modern Music (Salzburg).
Awards and Competitions:
● 2020, 1st. Price, Category 5, at the Innovatrombone.com Online competition.
● 2017, finalist, National competition “Young soloists” Costa Rica National Symphony
Orchestra.
● 2016, winner, “Soloists Competition“ Universidad of Costa Rica Symphony Orchestra.
● 2015, winner, “Recital de Honor“ University of Costa Rica.
● 2014, winner, “Recital de Honor“ University of Costa Rica.
Pablo Marin-Reyes plays Schagerl instruments.

How did you get to know the Schagerl company?
I got to know about Schagerl through some of my colleagues that have tried them out and spoke highly of them.Of course when it comes to musical instruments the best way to see how good they are is to try them out for yourself, and in 2015 I visited the Schagerl factory and got to try out all of the instruments that were on display and I have been blown away with the consistency that they offer.All of the instruments that I played sounded amazing. It was a first for me.

Which instruments do you play?
Currently I play a Schagerl D2 Bb trumpet which was bought back in 2008, also I play the new Schagerl Berlin C trumpet and the Berlin piccolo trumpet, which are both amazing instruments.

Who influenced you in your career?
The  biggest influence on my career was Sergey Nakariakov and Wynton Marsalis. When I was just a child I had a cassette tape with them and I listened to it all the time. I was amazed with the musicality and the flawless technique that they showed when playing the trumpet and I got drawn into the world of music.

Vita
I started playing in the church brass band at a young age and I always enjoyed playing the trumpet. Later on went to the conservatory in Timisoara, Romania and continued my studies at a higher level. My first job as a professional musician was in Novi Sad, Serbia, for the national opera house and principal trumpet, a job that I loved because of the beautiful opera music and also because of the wonderful coleagues that I had.After a few years at that job I moved back in Romania, Timisoara and started playing with the local philarmonic who I’ve been playing since then, and I still enjoying untill today.

Nelson Eduardo Gómez Restrepo. He was born in Risaralda Caldas on Oct.
26, 1980. From a young age he had a penchant for music, especially for La
Trumpeta. He began his musical career in the band of musicians from his
town Risaralda Caldas and with the Orquesta Los Katiwa De Colombia.
Later, he joined the Instituto Universitario De Caldas Student Music Band
and the Manizales Symphony Batuta Caldas, where he had a good
performance resulting in an invitation to play with the Sinfónica Juvenil De
La Habana (Cuba). At the end of his studies, one of the most recognized
orchestras in the country in classical music joined the Sinfónica Del Valle.
After spending a 2-year stage, he begins to savor new musical rhythms such
as Salsa, where he enters one of the best musical institutions in the world
such as the Majestic Grupo Niche, where he has spent a long time and at the
same time serves as a springboard to be in a number of groups such as the
Orquesta Guayacán, Son de Cali, Alberto Barros y Su Tributo A La Salsa
Colombiana, La Misma Gente, Grupo Bahía and in the accompanying
International Orchestra in Colombia by Tito Nieves, Cheo Feliciano, Maelo
Ruiz, Jerry Rivera , Cano Estremera, Luisito Carrión, Ismael Miranda, Richie
Ray and Bobby Cruz, Tito Rojas, Yury Buenaventura, k-Libre, Wilfrido
Vargas, Kinito Mendez, In Orquesta Local Cartagenera Bahia Azul, Los
Inéditos, Cartagena Caribe Big Band Orquesta Barbacoa, Television
Gilberto Santa Rosa, Juan Luis Guerra, Wilfrido Vargas, special guest as
Soloist with the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra at the Cartagena classical
music festival. After a career full of successes both nationally and
internationally, he has his own company ¨Nelson Gómez Music¨, having
formats for Weddings and Events such as: Soloists, Duos, Trios, Son Cubano,
Jazz Group, Orchestras and a Show in the City of Cartagena de Indias called
“The Trumpet Show” where 40 artists on stage enter to merge Music,
Circus and Dance. With all these experiences, his journey and his musical
trajectory, he became one of the Best Trumpeters in Colombia and Latin
America. He is now an Artist of the renowned Schagerl Trumpet Brand and
an Artist of the renowned Romera Brass Mouthpiece brand with his own
NG7 and NG9 models.