Bach: Violin Sonata no. 1 - 1st movement (Benjamin Zander

Bach: Violin Sonata no. 1 - 1st movement (Benjamin Zander - Interpretation Class)

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9 жыл бұрын

For more classes like this one, please visit the Benjamin Zander Center - www.benjaminzander.org/
Leo Marillier, violin
Interpretations of Music: Lessons for Life
with Benjamin Zander
Dave Jamrog Audio/Video

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@cellohood Жыл бұрын

Dear Maestro Zander, you were the conductor of the Connecticut HS All-State orchestra the year we played the first movement of Mahler's Resurrection symphony and Nimrod as an encore. I was second chair that year and you would take my cello to play phrases for us. I'll never forget: "To C, to C, to CeeeeEEE!" with the big crescendo through the last "c"! During one of the breaks we gathered around your score and sang our parts and those of our colleagues like we were in church. Thank you for a most unforgettably brilliant lesson in musicianship and professionalism. Yours forever in gratitude, Alexander Kramer, Conard HS '86.

@orchepiaviolinviola 9 жыл бұрын

Boston Philharmonic Dear teacher, I remember when I played this for you thirty years ago! You gave me more guidance on this piece than my violin teacher at NEC at the time. Thank you for the wonderful memories! Watching this video made me feel like I was still in class with you! Your appreciative student and colleague, Elizabeth Monacelli

@harmdb5990 5 жыл бұрын

As someone who wants to understand music better, these video's are extremely helpful. The study of harmony can appear a bit 'cold' and tough at times, but then with a video like this, it gets a lot more full of life. I have been analyzing some pieces like it is a journey, marking the tonic, dominant chords and seeing how the composer gets there. It really helps for understanding music.

@mdandrews44 4 жыл бұрын

Maestro Zander's harmonic analysis provides such a clear depiction of the musical journey - sheds an entirely new light on the composition and its performance. Marvelous.

@UTubeSL 8 жыл бұрын

He is an incredible teacher. Absolutely inspirational.

@OaktownGirl 7 жыл бұрын

I have always loved this piece so much; and it's such a revelation to hear Mr. Zander's insights. Now I love it even more!

@kerumble 7 жыл бұрын

God, what a stunning piece. Beautifully played.

@cellohood Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, wonderful violin playing, Leo, bravo!

@jsv438 10 ай бұрын

Yes indeed huh? Very impressive. What's amazing is that after a few minor interpretations he sounded like a different player as the analysis progressed and he executed the modified interpretations. When he DID this, his true qualities were really shining through. You could even see a change in his body and physical expression--really executed this adagio so well. I really think this Benjamin Zander has excellent insight into Bach. These things change the way we approach them not only when playing them, but even when listening. ~JSV

@xaviermarican4557 3 жыл бұрын

I’m just beginning to learn a saxophone arrangement of this piece and I must say, these lessons are musicianship steroids. Entering a complicated piece like this knowing how it works and what it can achieve speeds up the process by so much

@JaxonBurn 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness I would love to hear a saxophone interpretation of this piece! If you have any recommendations could you link one, or perhaps point me in the right direction?

@svabhavo1216 10 ай бұрын

a delight to join this movement towards Bach and his ever fresh and touching music. Thanks

@shanshanw4913 8 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful master class! Very useful comment that the music is like a journey!

@kropchik 6 жыл бұрын

Just a brilliant analysis, beautiful playing. Wonderful lesson. Thank you Master and Desciple. (longer appoggiaturas on shorter trills that start slow becoming faster could help you have bigger tensions for stronger relaxations).

@martinh1277 5 жыл бұрын

That's right. What you mean needs more time and a slower tempo. There is more time then to lead the auditors. The piece will change from an instrumental improvisation to something more singing. The fast fingerins, which I cannot follow, would be more understandable. And there would be a slower exit of the piece. I should do it myself ...

@alydar2716 6 жыл бұрын

Beautifully played Theo. Thank for for your gift.

@wupeide 6 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic violinist!

@TheKillaShow 4 жыл бұрын

The acoustics were lovely while he walked around the room.

@singingone1 5 жыл бұрын

How EXQUISITE! this is transforming for this young man...I hope he gleans this lesson...he went from a violinist to a lover!

@KM-px8cs 7 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful Violin

@eriknystrom5839 5 жыл бұрын

I always thought that this Adagio was the most beautiful music ever written by a human being, even more beautiful than the Chaconne. Sadly as an amateur violinist , I will not be able to master this piece!

@Neophema 4 жыл бұрын

Not right now, but maybe in a few years' time? :)

@billyleecw 2 жыл бұрын

a statement closes the mind. a question opens it. Ask yourself: HOW can I master it? How much practice? how long? and go do it. If you want it, make it happen. all the best.

@eriknystrom5839 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I started to play the violin again at 65 yo after retirement as an engineer. I did get some violin lessons for 2 years when I was a teenager. Then I didn’t touch a violin for almost 50 years. I’m now 75 yo.. Is it still possible to improve my playing? To be serious, probably not. But I have the score and I’ll try to work on it again… But there are other very beautiful pieces to play that are a bit more easy to play. I do practice 2 - 3 hours a day, and I’m playing 2nd violin with an amateur string orchestra .

@sandrolubis2921 7 жыл бұрын

so divine...

@jasonahbh4880 9 жыл бұрын

Enchanting!!

@laiwamak6390 6 жыл бұрын

Banana Bonbony 4

@SeaRasp Жыл бұрын

We should be grateful for Bach

@DivaDeb1234 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@DivaDeb1234 3 жыл бұрын

Bach was very active !

@mikegreenguitar 5 жыл бұрын

6:19 best advice!

@debashismitro3255 Жыл бұрын

Why the manuscript appears to be an improvisation?

@patrick6110 4 жыл бұрын

The public is by no means young but look at their eyes. They are like children at a birthday party.

@cvlen 5 жыл бұрын

Why does he always ask people to play faster? That doesn't improve performances.

@Francescomedardo 6 жыл бұрын

Celibidache taught us, that Adagio of Bach is ALWAYS in eights...and he was very sad, that so few people know this...why so fast??? Don't they hear the beauty of the music?

@Timpaaa2 5 жыл бұрын

Celibidache's OPINION was that Bach's adagio's should be played in eights. Completely subjective.

@patrick6110 4 жыл бұрын

When in doubt always check what Heifetz did.