Buskaid: Symphonie Concertante in G major - Allegro

Buskaid: Symphonie Concertante in G major - Allegro - Chevalier de Saint-George

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7 жыл бұрын

Filmed at a concert given by the Buskaid Soweto String Ensemble in Johannesburg 2012. Violins: Simiso Radebe, Kabelo Monnathebe www.buskaid.org.za

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@bootman26 4 ай бұрын

Until today I'd never heard of the Chevalier, Joseph Bologne. This is **** beautiful!!!!

@elovingrosepsychic6771 Жыл бұрын

A movie called "Chevalier" is coming out in spring of 2023 about this man. I am so looking forward to seeing it!

@bl1429 2 жыл бұрын

As a black man growing up, I was always laughed, at by other American blacks for listening to CLASSICAL music. " WHY YOU LISTENING TO WHITE MUSIC ". What a shame, that people don't expand their minds. His biography is amazing...

@bl1429 2 жыл бұрын

@@4MusiciDance 4Music&Dance, huh!! In college, I was the principle dancer in the ballet, and the modern dance Company....

@user-Alexio2051 4 ай бұрын

Why you be racist?

@TB-jc3ls Ай бұрын

@bl1429... let 'em laugh; that's only them demonstrating their ignorance. U keep doin u. There's absolutely nothing wrong with expanding yourself to listening to other genres of music.

@bl1429 Ай бұрын

@@TB-jc3ls I figured that out in college. Thank you

@Faretheewell608 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for the beautiful sounds

@richardmoonstone52 5 жыл бұрын

After the French media at the time declared him the best composer in Europe for almost a whole decade between 1772 and 1782, and Mozart watching his performances at around 1778/9 while unable to get work in France and before he produced any of his works we recognise most today, it is great at last to hear the great composer Joseph Boulogne's music getting heard and the respect it deserves. As a black man and as a human being, I am so proud. Peace and love

@brianvanderspuy4514 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they shouldn't call him the "Black Mozart"; they should call Mozart the "white Bologne." I'm pretty sure he would beat Mozart in a duel too, particularly if the weapons used were swords. :-)

@johndavemillet2795 4 жыл бұрын

I was quite taken aback to learn that there is a legendary "mullato" musician in the virtuosic personality of Joseph Boulogne.

@philipbay1548 4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly the kind of unity the world needs right now - anyone who says classical music is a "white man's" music is a fool (makes me think of that scene from the film "Music From The Heart"). We are all human and thus all one

@Xena_Yoon 4 жыл бұрын

@@brianvanderspuy4514 I think they are both beautiful. It took me a couple decades to learn to enjoy Mozart, whereas Joseph Bologne's music blew my mind from the very first bar. I wonder, if they had collaborated, they might have created musical fireworks.

@ernshaw78 3 жыл бұрын

@@brianvanderspuy4514 I agree. Calling anyone after Mozart is problematic as it still references someone who is more than capable of standing. I mean look at the "Swedish Mozart" or the "Spanish Mozart" who was one of the few Spanish composers of the late classical.

@thelisajourney Жыл бұрын

The violin soloist with the twists (hair style) seems as if he is playing from his soul. I can feel the music through his expressions and it is like a different level like sound and emotion. If this was a song we would say he can "SANG" (singing with deep emotion). The whole ensemble is amazing and this is a wonderful performance.

@mimimad324 Жыл бұрын

I agree wholeheartedly! The composer was a badass and these musicians are too!

@333times Жыл бұрын

YES...SANG ON!!!

@malcolmabram2957 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree, except, wish the person operating the camera should have focused more to the soloist on his right, as he was superb also. But saying that, the whole orchestra was superb. Played this piece with so much soul. Loved the cellist, who swayed with the music. Repeat, superb performance of a piece I know well

@geraldoantonioissa5224 11 ай бұрын

@@malcolmabram2957Sinfonia Concertante in G Chevalier de Saint George (completa)

@KMINES007 11 ай бұрын

Ooooooyes he is feeling his energy on the south side of Chicago One love

@lavivaali2817 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely devine , so glad that Chevalier music 🎶 is being heard .

@mrbigarms 5 жыл бұрын

Chevalier de Saint-George is such a good composers and it's great hes now getting known about.

@RolandHutchinson 3 жыл бұрын

To a certain extent, I'd say that he has always been known ABOUT, at least among music historians. I think what's really great is that we have been recently having more and more opportunities to actually HEAR his music in performance and on recordings and videos.

@TonaBrown1979 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed looking forward to hearing more of his works performed!

@charlesbarry971 Жыл бұрын

Great 😊👌👌👌😊😊 composition

@Ayo.Ajisafe Жыл бұрын

4 years later and there is a movie about this composer.

@jeanine9 10 ай бұрын

This is really incredible. The violinist with the twist did his thang. His facial expressions and how he put his whole body into the music engage the audience. Thank you for posting.

@hbourgeois1 3 жыл бұрын

So refreshing to see black folks performing so incredibly well the music of an unrecognized black composer Chevalier de St. GEORGES. Very proud of both.

@ocayaro 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that. Thanks for the info, appreciated.

@mordu5620 2 жыл бұрын

He's very well recognised, and this is a lovely performance, I agree.

@user-om4sj7in1y 2 жыл бұрын

That's stupid these are talented people and he was a talented musician what does it matter the skin color I dont discriminate the kind of music based on race and dont think you should call it "refreshing" it's not the only refreshing thing is this music is being played instead of shitty pop music.

@West-Telecom Жыл бұрын

Half black. He’d get all his musical abilities and his name from his white french musician dad.

@nyawiramaina6418 3 жыл бұрын

I was today years old when I discovered Buskaid and i aint leaving. Beautiful ❤️

@conforzo 5 жыл бұрын

I'm just here for great music. And I wasn't disappointed.

@kagitsune 4 жыл бұрын

The two violin soloists have such an elegantly joyful sound. Thank you for identifying them in the description!

@stevenroper3577 2 жыл бұрын

I've been listening to classical music for the last 54 years, and this is by far the best orchestra I've heard to date, and by far the best playing of Chevalier de San George - seriously tuned in and incredibly tight. The Philadelphia Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic & etc cannot play this well.

@rq4404 2 жыл бұрын

The Philadelphia Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic & etc cannot play this well - you are b-s-ing, i hope

@onthebrink4735 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I am. MIGHTY impressed by this orchestra!! First time I ever listened to them . The soloists are MAGNIFICENT.

@andreanarine8179 2 жыл бұрын

I think what you meant is the music came alive. There is a vibrancy to their style of play. Credit to the conductor on the selection. Bologne was also a superb athlete so I can't imagine his playing style was any different. Maybe even more vigorous.

@malcolmabram2957 Жыл бұрын

I know this piece well, have listened to it by various orchestras. I cannot get away from this one. Besides they love the music they play. It adds another pleasurable dimension in listening.

@tangabiang5282 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for ypur expert appreciation

@Laitalafraise 5 жыл бұрын

As a black woman, it inspires me seeing black people doing so well! That was beautiful! Thank you!

@andro7862 4 жыл бұрын

All directed by a white person Just kidding, just kidding

@hrep14 3 жыл бұрын

The composer was also a black man who lived in the 1700’s.

@mattglandorf7762 3 жыл бұрын

@@andro7862 kidding or not, the idea of a woman conducting an orchestra is not all that common still

@SergeantColdgirl 3 жыл бұрын

@@hrep14 Who’s 16-year-old enslaved African mother, Nanon, was raped by her French master’s husband, Georges de Bologne Saint-Georges… Sad story, but at least he has a story to tell through his music.

@West-Telecom Жыл бұрын

Half black

@bootman26 4 ай бұрын

This performance has changed my life.

@alixcabo4931 Жыл бұрын

I bon mém ! 😍👍🏿Respect aux artistes, à l'oeuvre et aux actions de l'incomparable Chevalier de St Georges , Joseph Bologne !

@onthebrink4735 2 жыл бұрын

Once again, reading about and listening to this man's life story, am I reminded that beautiful and overly talented people tend to be taken from us all too soon. Mozart died in his 30s, Georges was only in his early 50s.

@nazorineulysse3797 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking! Thank you for making the world a little more amazing with your art, Chevalier.

@samuelmaina8769 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for keeping his legacy alive centuries later

@NoteAndroid 5 ай бұрын

Not sure how I got here but the Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George Allegro sounds so preppy and happy. Thanks much Buskaid. Loved~!

@user-dp3pu7ue3k 11 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤FROM ALBANIA❤❤❤❤

@waynestogbauer7083 13 күн бұрын

Unbelievably beautiful. I only wish I had heard this sooner.

@tangabiang5282 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, South Africa. You did it. Congrats.

@mereyeslacalle Жыл бұрын

Por esto y tanto más , amo la música . Trasciende fronteras , idiomas , razas , color de piel . Chevalier de Saint-Georges ; un genio !! 👏👏Toda mi admiración y tributo para estos músicos , desde Chile 🇨🇱🎶🎻❤️🌺

@mr.rupertdavis3813 7 жыл бұрын

Dispelling, long-held historical stereotypes in a most elegant, elevating, and wondrously inspiring manner!

@sugahoney89 5 жыл бұрын

Oh, shut it.

@finnandjakeonapoptartcat5265 5 жыл бұрын

@@sugahoney89 No need to be rude.

@josephdockemeyer4807 5 жыл бұрын

I think it's wonderful that black people can learn white ways and receive assistance from the white civilization.

@BetterMe981 4 жыл бұрын

@@josephdockemeyer4807 These are not "White ways." The composer who composed the music these black kids are playing was black and whites, like Mozart looked to HIM as inspiration for their own compositions. What you mean to say is you are glad white civilization is no longer standing in black civilizations way? Eh? Well guess what? They still are in many ways standing in black peoples' way! Wake up.

@BetterMe981 4 жыл бұрын

@@sugahoney89 How did Mr. Rupert Davis's positive comment provoke such negativity in you? Racist?

@davide.robinsoniii5869 6 жыл бұрын

They sound great! Saint Georges was a great composer. My youth orchestra has performed his Sinfonia in D, First Movement this past spring (2018) and several other times before.

@danielwarwick1039 5 жыл бұрын

There Great

@latifamarceau1429 Жыл бұрын

BRAVOOOOOOO!!! 🎉👏👏👏👏👏🎉

@iama8537 Жыл бұрын

Ouaou. I am a musicologist. I am deeply impressed: by the orchestra and by the soloists. It is a pity they are not known. It would do them good. They are talented, energetic, so musically involved! I am really very moved!

@williamsilva9204 3 жыл бұрын

If you love the people playing check out how badass the composer was.

@ItsBrieW Жыл бұрын

Badass indeed!

@ernshaw78 3 жыл бұрын

His music makes me lose my ****. It is just that engaging of music and it aligns to what I WANT to hear from the 18th century. He was a popular fixture of Parisian music and his style elevates the idioms so effortlessly.

@taj3422 Жыл бұрын

I love playing violin. Never thought as a black kid growing up I would learn about a black composer. I probably would have worked harder to make a career of it. This is truly inspiring and I am ready to dust off my violin

@ilsospetto4608 8 ай бұрын

I love the music of Chevalier de Saint-George.

@catherinehamer5653 2 жыл бұрын

Hours and hours of practice, practice, practice, dedication and skill underline the clarity and vibrancy of this virtuoso performance!

@yvonnelenders5986 2 жыл бұрын

Why is “race & skin colour “ an issue on these music websites.?? There is just one race - the HUMAN race. Just enjoy the beautiful music made by fellow humans

@troygreen4377 4 жыл бұрын

Things like this inspire kids alike and open their minds to new ideas.

@MxolisiHuey 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@slim0568 Жыл бұрын

I loved this from beginning to end

@bartwentink2189 Жыл бұрын

Kudos to the soloists. Saint-George was known for "writing impossibly difficult concerti and then playing them." The same would apply to the Symphonie Concertante, a genre invented by Saint-George's friend and mentor, Johan Stamitz as a three way duel of virtuosity between the soloists and the orchestra in order to show off Joseph's talent.

@tangabiang5282 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for knowledge concerning friend and menthor Johan Stamitz...

@jean-claudelaval2985 6 жыл бұрын

très émouvant,avec tous mes encouragements pour que la flamme qui anime ces jeunes musiciens brille encore dans leur cœur 15 ans après cet enregistrement

@jean-claudelaval2985 6 жыл бұрын

5 ans et non 15 ans avec mes excuses Jean-claude Laval

@IsraelLight-777 Жыл бұрын

...Let there be Light💡and Music🎶

@clarkblumenstein6134 3 жыл бұрын

First time hearing it, and from the very first notes to the last, it’s a stunningly beautiful piece of music. There’s not a single moment of boredom in the piece, all the notes have significance and drive. The passionate performance by this all black ensemble brings it fully to life as well. It’s hard to believe that I wasn’t shown this composer as part of the western cannon while getting a degree in music history (2007). Thankfully, times are changing and St. George is beginning to get the recognition he deserves. From subjective quality of “beauty” alone, this piece more than stacks up against the other music of the time. Another commenter Richard Moonstone mentioned that the French music critics at the time declared him the best composer in Europe between 1772 and 1782 and I believe it. The sound of this piece is alive, fresh, and it harmonically feels less “cookie cutter” than the other music of the time. I’m always happy to learn something new, and today is that day. Many thanks to St. George and the researchers and musicians that put this performance together. Bravo!!!

@malcolmabram2957 Жыл бұрын

I know this piece quite well. But what sold this performance for me was their passion and pleasure in the playing. They brought an extra dimension to the music.

@jobterhaar 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful playing and great music! It's nice that you play music from the Chevalier.

@tropicalstrings 3 жыл бұрын

After 220 years Josephs life saves lives. I love to see all the dedication of the musicians.

@slim0568 Жыл бұрын

That solo was spectacular

@lamborghini835 3 ай бұрын

Very beautiful thank you.

@laviniacapogna4 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful

@CBrown9758 Жыл бұрын

🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻👑💯💫💯💫💯💫💯💫💯💫💯💫💯💫💯💫💯💫🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂Absolutely beautiful!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@genjimonogatari6156 Жыл бұрын

Just outstanding education at work. So happy to see this and know these youngsters are doing well!!

@ferenckocsis6775 4 күн бұрын

Csodas hallani tiszta lendulet ,friss ero!Eloadok fergeteges ,Mesterek!

@lizamosienkoviolon7079 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Very good sound! Greetings from Russia! I love Saint-Georges!

@richardwooten7657 2 жыл бұрын

WOW CLASSICAL MUSIC THAT IS VIBRANT , ALIVE , & BEGS TO BE HEARD !!!!!!!!!!!!!! MORE !

@mickfoil 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding musicianship and a beautiful tribute to the legendary St. George. I've ordered a 2006 biography of the Chevalier (available from Pendragon Press) because I cannot wait to learn more about such a remarkable human being.

@petersmith2112 3 жыл бұрын

The BBC podcast You're Dead to Me educated about this man's music, for which I'm very grateful.

@philliphamilton3591 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this is simply mind blowing. Many composers have been almost lost to us, C Czerny and A Kraft to name but two. It is incredible to contemplate why. This stands with them. Well done Buskaid for this beautiful rendition. 👏👏👏

@thegoddessdiana9185 2 жыл бұрын

Back in the mid-1970's there was a vinyl lp I purchased at a record store of music composed by the Chevalier de Saint Georges. I first heard of him during that decade toward the end of what became the years of discovering and re-discovering great men and women in world history who were of African heritage. Many records (lp) and books on the subject were being produced and/or written during that period. I'm glad that I lived through those years as a twenty-something.

@sandotsylvia6140 3 жыл бұрын

Waw🎇🎆 I’m impressed 😍🤩🤩 I’m AMAZED👏👏👏 I’m PROUD From west indies (country of JosephBologne) with love

@rudimeergans5873 Жыл бұрын

Makellos schön.Jedem europ,Ensemble mindestens gleichwertig.Erscheint mir aber etwas blutvoller und glutvoller.Einfach großartig, Herzlichen Dank fürs Hörendürfen.

@iama8537 Жыл бұрын

Simiso Radebe joined the CPO violin section in September 2022, having played as an ad musician for some time before that. He says he held a violin for the first time at the age of 8 years at Buskaid Soweto String Ensemble based in Diepkloof Soweto. With Buskaid he began his journey of travelling the world leading the ensemble including doing solo performances at large at the age of 13 years. Through his dedication and hard work., he earned himself the opportunity to further and improve his skills via a scholarship to study at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music where he was awarded a Diploma of Higher Education in Performance, at the University of London. He has also worked with the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra (KZNPO), and plays frequently at corporate functions, gala dinners, weddings and collaborations with artists such as AKA, Lira, the late Sibongile Khumalo and the Balla Brothers. He has also performed for people such as Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, former President Jacob Zuma and President Cyril Ramaphosa. Simiso is a music producer in composition and also a teacher of viola and piano from grade 1 to 8 practical and theory.

@rosemarynalden9602 Жыл бұрын

Just to set the record straight - Simiso’s “scholarship” was in fact funding raised by the Buskaid Trust in South Africa. Yes, Simiso worked extremely hard but he was supported from the outset by Buskaid which also paid his entire secondary school fees, before funding his studies in the UK. As his teacher from the very beginning until he left to study in London, and as the conductor of this ensemble I should know!

@joelkatz8729 3 жыл бұрын

Be still my heart....How beautiful is this!

@zolexa1975 Жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@carthagenation Жыл бұрын

Beautifully Done.

@LouBasques1423 5 ай бұрын

It's a shame that too many at my local midwestern NAACP chapter have never heard of the recent movie Chevalier. And even more tragic is when I played a few pieces of the genius, these poor small town souls could not recognize the sound of BLACK EXELLENCE. One even told me they did not enjoy him nor knew anything of HAITI.

@dolmec1231 28 күн бұрын

I asked people all the time about Joseph Bologne. Who is that 🤣

@eternitysafro1083 4 жыл бұрын

That was the best thing I ever heard and the most beautiful thing I ever saw.

@OctoLevels Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT !!!

@antoinemozart243 2 жыл бұрын

American black fellows, the French government is about to give the ultimate greatest honor by allowing someone New in the Pantheon. The Pantheon is where the greatest french people are interred. They are a model in History for every french citizen. This new incomer is ......an american born black woman : Josephine Baker. !!! An admirable human beeing.

@gennadybabushkin3303 4 ай бұрын

Браво!!!!!

@taviamullen 2 жыл бұрын

Black excellence at its' finest!!

@beatrizelenaespanolaragon2595 Жыл бұрын

Excelente interpretación 👏👏👏👏💐💐💐🥰🥰🥰 muchas gracias.

@jorgesantossilva3924 3 ай бұрын

Onde estava este homem negro e sua maravilhosa música, porque esconderam esse absurdo talento de nossos ouvidos e almas. Magnífico.

@josemanuelmallo 5 жыл бұрын

It's a great delight to watch and listen. Those faces tell about careful playing, enjoyment and professionalism. The sound is sharp and clear. Go ahead!

@winterramos4527 3 жыл бұрын

This is masterful. Bravo to the conductor and these wonderful musicians

@arrangeur55 Жыл бұрын

😮 I`m speechless!!!!!! How committed!

@presbyteriancollegestrings Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@mG-cp1sy 2 жыл бұрын

La technique de jeux des violonistes démontre avec véracité une très longue pratique à ce niveau c'est excellentissime à voir sur d'autres morceaux je vais aller consulter les autres vidéos par curiosité

@rosinechristelle3403 3 жыл бұрын

BRAVO! This is us, and this world as hard as it may try can't take away the fact the excel at everything! The world is happy ignoring that the limitations it put on us is depraving them from immense beauty such as this masterpiece.

@Shelbourner 4 жыл бұрын

Very crisp and clear. Absolutely loved it.

@kirstenebsen1726 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@johnscarbrough9530 2 жыл бұрын

Flawless concert flawless movements flawless climax worthy of a standing ovation and those self-appointed South African Basterds just sat in their seats and applauded. When will you stop casting your pearls before swine if they would have heard your music blindfolded, they would have stood to their feet and applauded. That should give you a lesson in unity they will not give it up for equality.

@7pianoforte 6 жыл бұрын

Very well played.

@sohailas.loftus9284 4 жыл бұрын

Always awesomely impressed by buskaid🙋‍♀️😘🌟❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗

@slipknotneon 6 жыл бұрын

Very well performed!

@Cadwaladr 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful and moving performance. Thank you so much.

@stephenhall3515 2 жыл бұрын

The viola playing really holds this music and orchestra together. Wonderful.

@rezamohamadakhavan_abdolla8627 Жыл бұрын

Just beautiful.

@sifridbassoon 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful ensemble! Love the eye contact between the two soloists. A shame this group isn't out touring.

@malcolmabram2957 Жыл бұрын

What a superb video. A joy to watch, and errmm also listen to. Thank you so much. You played the music sensitive to the delicate overtones of Joseph Bologne. Well done.

@debbiemarquis3231 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@fabriziopastorino3792 Жыл бұрын

stupendo

@nealbaker7991 2 жыл бұрын

Great piece of music and a great performance by South Africans. Refreshing and uplifting.

@paulbargas9432 5 жыл бұрын

Un jour,Un homme, une petite commune en GUADELOUPE, BAILLIF.

@arinirhou702 4 жыл бұрын

Gwadloup ,terre de champions et de grands talents

@KMINES007 11 ай бұрын

This is just Beautiful thank you with a smile.

@latifamarceau1429 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Beautiful ❤ ❤️❤️🥰

@gospelgriot8464 3 жыл бұрын

We are being bewitched by hip-hop! We need to reclaim and engage our noble musical heritage. This musical composition is so passionate and inspiring!

@jdvictor1921 3 жыл бұрын

Right! Instead of hiphop, flyting for the masses!

@tropicalstrings 3 жыл бұрын

You are so very right.

@yolandewilliams1623 8 күн бұрын

EXTRAORDINARY !!!

@eccentriclullaby1357 6 жыл бұрын

Magnificent!!!

@charlesdelarock7960 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully played..........Gosh, one could sit and listen to this concert & get inspired. Thank you for sharing

@ThePartir 6 жыл бұрын

extraordinaire !

@roberttrepagnier9149 8 ай бұрын

Exquisite.

@latifamarceau1429 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Angelic ❤❤❤

@steveb1739 11 ай бұрын

Was at that concert at the Linder in JHB! Fantastic work and dedication by Rosemary and Buskaid staff. You guys have sure put together such an awesome ensemble!

@RosemaryNalden 11 ай бұрын

Yes it was! Thank you so much! Concert coming up on August 6 with another Chev St G concerto! Please come if you can, and bring your friends!

@fredchristiansen8892 2 жыл бұрын

I've listened to quite a bit of classical music in my 68 years, and never once heard of this composer. Wow! Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, had the right stuff, music-wise.