Thanks!

Beautifully done! It's 2024, 9 years after this magnificent performance. I hope all these young people have found successful careers in music performance.❤️ Thank you for this post.

All of the percussionists were wonderful - as was the whole orchestra - but the young man playing the xylophone- WOW!

What a stunningly original and imaginative arrangement of Danse Macabre this is, a work I've heard many times but never like this. To exchange the violin solo for mallet percussion and have them play through the entire piece was a stroke of genius. They and the rest of the orchestra performed it brilliantly. Bravo!

Poland has problems but not in musical education - simply magnificent

This is a repertoire where percussion instruments carry the main melodies. Thanks to these young musicians! They are talented in their teens.

When Danse Macabre doesn't have enough skeletons, you double the marimbas!

I'm having a hard time believing that people so young can play so well. I couldn't even come close to this amount of talent. One of my favorite videos.

A superb example of why to never underrate or underestimate an instrument, they all play a pivotal role in the magic. Excellent!

As a percussionist myself, I have great respect for all of those on mallet percussion. Simply incredible 👌👌

With being a percussionist comes great responsibility. This is my favorite.

Best version of Danse Macabre from the internet, period!

This is undoubtedly the best orchestral performance of "Danse Macabre" I have ever seen. It sounds perfect from the first bars to the last. Fabulous! I believe the creative path of all these young and talented musicians turned out well. They deserve it. We are truly happy because we have the opportunity to see this magic! Thank you very much!👏🏼❤️

This has to be the BEST rendition of the Danse Macabre that I've ever heard. Thank you.

This is the clankiest, clackiest, most downright fun performance of this piece I expect to see this side of the grave! I'd love to congratulate all the performers by name, except that I'm afraid I'd choke on my own tongue and wind up IN that grave!

Já ouvi dúzias de orquestras intrepertarem esta música, mas esta é excepcional e ainda mais. São jovens que dão uma lição a muitos profissionais. Mil parabéns a todos e que tenham um bom futuro musical. **********

Bravo Poland! This orchestra looks like high school students but they're playing like pros!

Wow! Their percussion section is just wonderful!

I Hope that every student remembers that at one time in their life they were part of such a GREAT performance and that they carry it with pride for the rest of their lives . WELL DONE !

i hope that the guy on the end of the "xylophone" line....never stops playing... he is amazing!!!!

Yes, like everyone else, I enjoyed such bravura contributed by each musician. But I was also struck by the clarity of the recorded sound, and excellent choices of video cuts 🎬from camera to camera focusing on each instrument as they took turns carrying the melody. This increased my enjoyment tremendously. The technicians making this video should also get a significant round of applause. 👏👏👏

Fantastic performance. Congratulations to everyone. Polish music schools are doing a good job indeed.

Polish sound engineers are among the wonders of the world. Best ever classic music recordings since the 60's come from Poland.

Gratulacje i podziękowania za ogrom pracy i świetne wykonanie tego niesamowitego utworu dla całej orkiestry i wiodących wykonawców w tym oczywiście Pani dyrygent. Znam ten utwór znakomicie i nigdy jeszcze nie słyszałam go w takim składzie. Nasza młodzież ma prawo czuć się dumna. SZACUN !!

Simply stunning! I rate this as the best version I have ever heard.🎉

So what makes it so "macabre"? Yes I do imagine a bunch of skeletons dancing in my head but they're all look happy and it is just so nice and cute

Appreciated by 49,000 people - disliked by 1,000 obnoxious philistines. A superb production in EVERY respect; the playing, and the filming - and how refreshing to come across an audience who listen in total silence, and save their applause and cheers for the end - rather than thinking that the only way of showing their appreciation is to indulge in stamping, wild clapping, whistling, and screaming whilst musicians are creating beautiful music!

Polish youth orchestras are some of the best in the world. Well done !!

Even Death can’t top that performance it is absolutely beautiful.

I am a physics student and now computer scientist who played double bass while in school. At Uni we performed the Organ Symphony. I did my best on double bass but more often wept at the beauty of the upper strings. Although I was a science student on loan to the music department, I dedicated myself to the double bass. Saint Saens' work was the most important piece of work that I remember, 30 years later. The poco adagio and the maestoso. I am a better computer programmer than a musician, but this performance reminds me of my moments in student symphony when it really mattered to get it right. These students are performing to a level impossible to imagine in my day. The land of Frederic Chopin has therefore just begun to show us the promise of music, in these students: may they all live happy careers, and entertain and enlighten us all. Love from Kentucky.

Five and a half years after this was published, it's GREAT. This is what "Music Education' in schools is all about. These young men and women are not only talented, but determined. I wish here in the United States our schools were bringing back this sort of education, but unfortunately, they are not. I am so glad that this sort of education, and these sort of students still exist somewhere on our planet. My deepest thanks to all of you!

This instantly became my absolute favorite version of this piece. Everything was arranged perfectly, and so amazing to be played by students! I’m so encouraged and inspired for music for the future.

I am used to a different orchestration, but even though I am a middle aged man, I listened and found that I actually enjoyed the different sound. Well done, young musicians! Brava!

I am certain Camille Saint-Saens would be delighted

In all the several decades that I've played this symphony on records, tapes and CD by Saint-Saens (and even seen it performed once or twice), this is the first time seeing the percussion related instruments "do their thing". It was the kind of thing that the composer probably had in forefront of emphasizing : the bones of human skeletons roaming a cemetery (probably a large cemetery) for awhile in a dance. Xylophone, marimba, orchestral bells & vibraphone all are complex set of musical instruments that I am enjoying more of these past few years. There is so much potential with the instruments in literally all types of music forms. This performance of 2014 was very good. Discipline performers. For this near 70 year old man, that's good to see.

I cant believe it. This version is completely unik. So amazing, that it takes my breath away. These young musicians play at the peak of their ability, and it is a sensation. I´ve known this music very well for over 40 years by the direction of Toscanini. Bu this version is so different and modern, so full of craft, so dynamic. The director is very brave and with great courage. Thank you very much everybody.

Remarkable interpretation. I'm sure Saint-Saëns would have loved it. It's completely on par with the magic he infused in his pieces.

Bloody HELL - what an amazing orchestra ... all the more so as they are all so young!

Fabulous ! This version is absolutely one of the best of Danse macabre. Saint-saens will be proud of it.

Ihope that this young orchestra is still performing tothat level. It's absolutly great.

I loved watching the xylophone players absolutely rock out! Amazing!

I usually listen to Danse Macabre on Halloween, but all those xylophones are such a treat I'm listening to them in February!

You have to admit that the use of the boards kind of suits the skeleton theme of the composition. Well done

Saint-Saëns was a goth master, and this is an excellent performance. Thank you!

These musicians are so young and so talented! I’ve always loved this piece since I heard it as a teenager (MANY years ago) but what a fantastic fresh interpretation and so enthusiastic and captures the intent and emotion of the piece superbly. The conduction, video and sound were first class. What a showcase piece for all involved to feel pride over. How can you watch and listen to this and not feel your heart pop with pleasure at everything about it?

I’m a pit member at my school. Unfortunately we were quarantined, so this literally made cry...I miss playing the vibraphone, and this beautiful performance made me miss it even more. Beautifully played!!

Hearing this on my phone is giving me goosebumps. I wonder what would happen if I was in the audience??? Always one of my favorites ❤ ♥ 💛

Первый раз услышала после исполнения и перед апплодисментами ту самую "Звучащую Паузу", когда ещё слышен отзвук последней ноты и не заглушен апплодисментами, когда исполнение записывается в вечность, а слушатели ещё не пришли в себя от восторга и их хлопательные рефлексы парализованы от услышаннаго. Такие паузы сейчас - большая редкость. Молодцы!!!

One can imagine the skeletons waltzing among the grave stones, listening to this arrangement. So well played by these young Stars!!!!!

I've listened to every version I could find and this one is my favorite.

Once again I am astounded by the capacity of young people to dedicate and discipline themselves to music. Thank you for this version of Dance Macabre.

This tune is 150 years old and played like an absolute beast, by kids!

Brilliant! We thought the use of the mallet percussion was a very clever choice as it made us imagine clinking, clinking bones or dancing skeletons. Very talented young musicians and a perfect arrangement and recording. Here in England we had a TV series called Jonathan Creek and this was the theme tune. It fitted well as it was a magician who solved mysteries for people. Brings back fond memories. 🙂🙂🙂

I have heard this orchestration a few times, but this is the first time I could visualize skeletons dancing. Well Done!

The players, especially the violins, play with such a flourish! They must love the conductor.

They were having so much fun! This is how life is supposed to be! Thank you for posting!

This made me cry. What a wonderful performance. Bravo to the lead on the mallet percussion.

Comment ne pas rester insensible à l'écoute de ce morceau magnifiquement joué ! Ces musiciens ont enchanté mes oreilles !👏👏👏👏

Somewhere in a corner sits a first violinist feeling rather blue LOL all kidding aside what a fantastic rendition of this piece and props to the percussionists who rarely get to be Center Stage like this

I agree with the other commenters regarding how wonderful this arrangement is. It is so refreshing to hear the percussion artists have a chance to shine like they do. I haven't found a version of Danse Macabre that I like better!

Podziwiam osobę odpowiedzialną za kanał że po 9 latach dalej odpowiada na komentarze...

Trawling through KZfaq and I came across this production, and I really have to say how *tremendous* it was to immerse myself in the professional performance by each and every orchestra member who gave their all to this incredible piece. A seriously awesome performance. I have re-played over and over through a HQ surround system and thoroughly enjoyed this. 10/10.

This is absolutely great! Who the hell would dislike it? Congratulations and love from Hungary!

wow!!!! i'm in tears over here......that was the BEST version of this i've EVER heard, seen, etc......how awesome!!!! so wonderful!!!!!

The orchestra couldn’t have played it better. Amazing!

Bravo our young Polish musicians.Excellent work.

I love how the musicians become one with the music they are playing.

This is a really neat arrangement that I believe Saint Säens would have really loved.

А какие потрясающие ксилофонисты,не говоря обо всем оркестре!Это действительно брависсимо!!!

I was spellbound! This recording moved me to tears .... and those percussionists....wow!!!!!!!!! Bravo!

Danse macabre's best version ever! Amazing use of xylophones instead of violines :)

Браво! Не слышала взрыва аплодисментов, просто наверно все в растерянности и никто не ожидал вот такого роскошного уровня исполнения от совсем молодых людей. Зрители, мне кажется даже не поняли, что присутствовали при практически лучшем исполнении этого произведения. Нужно осознать и соединить то, что видишь, слышишь и понимать, что это в сущности играют дети! Конечно это фантастика и настоящее чудо! Браво - дирижёру оркестра !

Extraordinaire interprétation de cet orchestre philharmonique de Varsovie ! Quel talent incroyable partagé entre tout ces jeunes musiciens fabuleux sous la houlette d’une grande chef d’orchestre . Un moment unique pour moi ce matin puisqu’aux toutes premières notes l’émotion m’a envahie , les larmes me sont montées suspendues pendant tout le chef d’œuvre de Camille Saint-Saëns pour qu’à la dernière note je m’effondre en pleurs . Le mystère de la musique sur nos émotions . Un moment exceptionnel en ce samedi , merci et un immense bravo même si c’est quelques années plus tard que cet enregistrement. J’ajoute enfin une mention spéciale à l’équipe technique pour le son d’une clarté unique ainsi que pour les images d’une grande qualité avec les différents plans de coupe notamment sur le brillant musicien au Xylophone. Une grand bravo à vous et un immense merci pour ce merveilleux travail . Grace à vous j’étais au premier rang ( virtuellement bien sûr ) 🙏🏻💖💖💖

My favorite Saint-Saens. So beautifully played by a superbly educated orchestra. Excellent all around. And that percussion section! Countless hours of practice and coordination. So fantastic those folks. I hope they won.

Fantastic! Excellent performance. And I especially appreciated that the conductor didn't succumb to the temptation to publicly broadcast her inner desire to have a choreographed seizure on stage.

I finish my day each evening by going on to youtube to watch and listen to whatever classical concerto or symphony has been on my mind. About 6 months ago I came across the marvellous youtube concerts by various Polish youth orchestras and all filmed by Akademia Film i Telewizji. I have been absolutely amazed at the skills of these young people, the quality of the films and the beautiful music they play. The best part is that each evening, whilst looking for something that has been in my mind, a totally new piece played by one of these orchestras appears. I cannot praise these young musicians too much, it is testament to the quality of their training and their brilliant skills. Congratulations to Akademia Film i Telewizji and please keep new pieces coming on to youtube..

J'adore cette adaptation de la Danse macabre, je la préfère même à la version généralement jouée. Quelle énergie et les xylophonistes sont vraiment bons

Eine große Freude diesen hingebungsvoll musiziereden jungen Menschen zuzusehen und zuzuhören. Mögen sie alle Glück und Erfolg im Beruf haben. Danke von Herzen auch an die Dirigentin und das Filmteam..

For years, when I was a child, I lived in a street called Camille Saint-Saëns. I knew he was a famous french artist and composer, but never had the opportunity to hear this piece. Just magnifique!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟

An ingenious arrangement. The intensity of the musicians is striking. The conductor has brought forth a perfect performance. With others here, I shout "Bravissimo!"

Memory is such a great thing. I was given this to do a choreography to when I was studying ballet, and I can still remember it to this day, years and years later. This is such a great version, beautifully played by these young musicians

Słucham tego od roku, czyli odkąd trafiłam na te opracowanie jest po prostu fantastyczne!!!!! Chyle czoła całej orkiestrze.

The concentration and body language shows all the work that has gone into this performance. As a Percussionist of many years standing, this is just about the best I have ever seen. SUPERB!

What a fantastic arrangement for mallet percussion. This sets a gold standard for these instruments. Bravo!

To me this is one of the best performances I have ever seen. Added to the fact that these are all young people. What a hope for the future of mankind!

Well done, has to be my favorite arrangement of Danse Macabre! The focus on the percussionist just amazing and the whole orchestra played well, thank you!

Absolutely spectacular!! I'm so impressed with the strings! Of course that may be because I am a string player. The percussion section is phenomenal!!! The whole orchestra is superb!!! I hope they won first place! They sound professional!!! And the conductor! She was great!

Excellent performance of this wonderful piece! I enjoyed the inclusion of the marimbas and xylophones as featured instruments. Your young concert musicians are all talented! Best regards, W. Ortiz (Florida USA)

I've watched this performance at least a dozen times. This student orchestra is easily as good as any full professional orchestra I've heard. I love the guys on the Marimba(? wooden keys to the right of the rest of them. The red head in the 1st violin chair is almost dancing to the music. The little guy playing the french horn reminds me of myself in the 9th grade. I could not afford a french horn of my own and the high school music instructor was terrible. Drove me out of the music field completely. We were NEVER even close to being this good and I'm envious of their skill and talent.

This is one of my favourite pieces of classical music and this version is awesome. Well done. Also, seeing so many young kids playing music with such passion and skill is just beautiful to see.

I like this a lot more than the version I played- in this, the percussion gets more of a solo and it sounds more like skeletons than when the concert master has a solo part.

This piece is built for the xylophone. I wanted one when I was young but did not pass a "music test" and so my father refused to buy me one. The xylophone players did fantastic support and the head xy player did a tremendous job. This is a two thumbs up performance.

My there must be some proud parents and grandparents watching this ...over ... and over again. 😄. Congratulations to all x

Only one word comes to mind, after seeing such a performance .... FUN! I was smiling through out, like a loon! Bravo!

I can just imagine them playing on a rack of ribs

Слушаю очень часто с восхищением !.. Гениальное исполнение гениального произведения! Преклоняюсь перед дирижёром и исполнителями!.. Благодарю!

just remember these are teenagers - it is wonderful

I first heard this 68 years ago at school and I loved it then, I bought an LP and still have it -- This was a BRILLIANT rendition and it brings back many memories!

ive been always listening to this with a flute doing all the work but... this is real. sooooo magical. this really makes danse macabre. dancing skeletons!!! sending love love love to all the performers here!!!

Fantastic performance! 😍🤩