Just began watching, but loved how Reuben looked from the get-go --- unlike many other conductors in Benjamin Zander's classes you could tell easily he was here to conduct, that he wanted to and even his face told the same story.

@topoisomerace

4 жыл бұрын

Fully agree. I would enjoy playing for him. He has the commanding presence I'd want.

Benjamin! 3 interpretations within 14 hours. I have to get back to work. I can't stop watching... can't wait for the next one. Thank you

@mmarks4

4 жыл бұрын

Oh, so that's correct! I was guessing, from seeing this and the Daniel Cho / Beethoven Sym. 5 one, with the same players, posted so close in time. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qXefs5NsaNbNZrA.html And what's the third one you refer to? Thanks!

A wonderful experience - a storm of emotion! Reuben is just fabulous under the tutelage of the great Maestro.

20:28 - 20:42 is my favourite part. Reuben's focus, intensity, and willingness to take on board the suggestion was great to see.

So many excellent comments that Benjamin makes, but the one that made me start grinning from ear of ear like a madman was how he described the chorale as "giving thanks". I've studied Brahms 1 before, I've played it before (timpani! Thank you for the shoutout during the horn solo, Maestro, it's unbelievably difficult!), but as gorgeous and soul-touching as that moment is, I'd never thought of it before as "giving thanks". But then, he says that, and it's just so obviously TRUE, that I can't believe I never noticed it before. What an astonishingly incredible fount of musical knowledge and human connection.

Thank you for posting such unique content! :)

Beautiful, exquisite! So much content and so much more.

I love how Mr Zander clicks 66bpm at @37:47 exactly without a metronome...

@sageobrien6776

4 жыл бұрын

Well he's studied Beethoven's metronome marks for years.

"It's the fulfillment of their life dream. Be with them."

J'adore... Quel musicien et quelle juste réflection sur l'utilité et le rôle du chef d'orchestre !

I wish I could see Zander's orchestra rehersal

“Never conduct, and you will go far “ Benjamin Zander

I liked how he described the life of flautist.

@sungpackhong4144

3 жыл бұрын

“... and orchestra players dont go to Switzerland. “

Sounds more interesting, that movement, than I remember...I remember last time I listened to that symphony I didn't care much for it...there might have been a movement I liked...

Dear brother Benjamin. Suffering is the root of creativity... As long as people of tragedies don’t turn into pharaohs under which they suffered...

Wow!!!

anyone knows if a quaver upbeat is useful for this movement? its as slow as the intro of beethoven 1, where conductors often use a quaver upbeat

Benjamin Zander: That's not what Beethoven wrote! It should be 92 bpm!! also Benjamin Zander: It says 'no accelerando' that's the place where you do an accelerando

@maazzafar2822

2 жыл бұрын

I am assuming the original score does not prohibit an accelerando. Someone please correct me if I assume wrong.

@mathewkinnear3581

Жыл бұрын

@@maazzafar2822 you’re right. He’s just having fun. It just doesn’t say “accel”. By this point though, in romantic music, it’s assumed that with a crescendo, the tempo will push forward a little bit.

Did the 2nd pianist go over her union hours limit?

Question: Who is that ultra talented pianist who works with BZ every instruction session? She is fantastic at interpreting his instructions into measuring her playing accordingly. Anyone know?

@pollekem6459

4 жыл бұрын

I believe she is called Dina but I do not know her last name and yes she is amazing

@francescodefendi3201

4 жыл бұрын

@FORHEAVEN'SSAKEIDON'THAVEWIFI! DOH! Dina Vainshtein: great musician! 👏🏼

Ofcourse you have a huge advantage...no other in the world suffered anyway...

Oh my.... he's so handsome! I think I fell in love at about 5 min.

Entrance of the Triggered Trombones! Any history fans who got this reference?

That Jewish joke...