At 2:41 the fingering is amazing and the complexity of this, along with the breath control needed to tame the complex recorder is almost super human. Most people think of the recorder as a child's instrument and relate it to squeaks and squeals. But, in the right hands, the recorder is an instrument to contend with. This video is a beautiful thing.

The recorder is so underrated

The recorder is so under appreciated. It's amazing how much wonderful music can be played on this simple instrument.

@happyreeds

5 жыл бұрын

the recorder is not that simple! It is not easy to build and not easy to play at the level Kristine West is playing it.

@yonatanbeer3475

5 жыл бұрын

@@happyreeds that's what's so great about it though: it's easily one of the most simple instruments to get a decent sound out of, but requires just as much dedication to get to where the musician in the video is at.

@teenspirit1

5 жыл бұрын

@@yonatanbeer3475 Exactly, what is what Michala Petri says in an interview. That she took on the challenge of creating something out of almost nothing, just a piece of wood or plastic with carefully positioned holes. And that the instrument feels so familiar to our ears because of it being an icon of the rennaisance.

@westsidebilling

4 жыл бұрын

@@happyreeds If I say it's simple...it's SIMPLE!

@honeychurchgipsy6

4 жыл бұрын

@@yonatanbeer3475 - I wouldn't say it is the simplest instrument to 'get a decent sound out of': just listen to how bad most people sound on it when learning? However, you may have mean't to say that it is a simple instrument to begin playing tunes on - I agree - it can be picked up by almost anyone and within a short time a simple tune can be played. This is because the player doesn't have to develop an 'embouchure' as they would when learning the flute or a reed instrument. However, this is also its downfall and the reason why so many players never achieve a decent sound. With the recorder the difficulties come further down the road and most do not get past the initial stages of playing: to create a beautiful sound a huge amount of work needs to be done learning to play with controlled but flexible breathing and a relaxed mouth (a type of anti-embouchure in a way). Also, as you correctly state, to play any instrument at the level displayed by Kristine West requires a massive commitment and a lot of ability; as much as for any other instrument. Finally, I would add, that the recorder is one of the most flexible instruments out there: because it is a tube that air moves about in, many different sounds and effects can be achieved; listen to the multi-phonics that Kristine achieves in the final piece; she is accompanying herself playing both a melody and a base line. The recorder is, IMHO, a massively underrated instrument.

Thanks for sticking with the recorder when your musical peers probably joked and ribbed you about studying ' a toy instrument'. I know in my case the trite comments caused me to put more energy into the usual orchestral woodwinds. Now at an older age I've come back to the recorder and am far behind. It was my first love, and still is...and there ain't nothin' wrong with that....thanks for an incredible performance. A beautiful recorder, well played dusts away the cobwebs of the mind and the worries of the day, and brings me into an incredible state of peaceful bliss.

17:15 I love that they're actually having fun :3

@antoinegaillard9440

4 жыл бұрын

Very true, they are commenting this joy to us :)

Recorder playing at its absolutely top! Thank you Kristine West for letting us be a part of this music.

Kristine, you stole my heart. So peaceful and without unnecessary movements of your body. Beautiful diminuendi with your fingers. Bravo. And what a wonderful young musicians you are playing with. I wish you a brilliant international career.

I'm a huge admirer of Kristine. Resin Tenor Recorder Man

I keep coming back to this recording! It could well be called "The Magic Flute" in her hands. I'm entranced every time!

@randyking9489

Жыл бұрын

So true

Amazing collaboration of talented musicians. That Bach simply out of this world.

First-class playing. Brilliant and moving. Thank you for sharing.

0:00 - A. Vivaldi: Allegro non molto from Concerto c minor (RV 441) 4:44 - J. van Eyck: Psalm 9 7:35 - W.A. Mozart: Adagio from Quartet in D major (K 285) 10:00 - W.A. Mozart: Allegro from Quartet in D major (K 285) 12:10 - J.S. Bach: Andante from Sonata in e minor (BWV 1034) 16:10 - J.S. Bach: Allegro from Sonata in e minor (BWV 1034) 19:37 - S. Satoh: Music of the Winds 21:27 - M. Zahnhausen: Schlaflied für einen Kolibri (Toccata)

@lenathorsellrandahl355

4 жыл бұрын

Its me Tack för den fantastiska konserten i Tumba lördagen den 23/11!!

@LangChainAI

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

she's really playing on a hight level of grace thank you

Always loved the recorder. 50 years ago I bought three. Not that I could play well but just to hear them. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE TALENT KRISTINE! Thank you for bringing to us the joy of what others have heard hundreds of years ago. Also, thanks to the other greatly talented musicians. A pure wonder to hear.

For me she is one of the best flutists in the world! very technical, breath, dynamics and perfect breathing! Besides all this she is beautiful! And what a perfect-sounding recorder! Congratulations Cristine West!

@waineyteixeira

3 жыл бұрын

@Angelos Batalakis did i mention sports in my comment?

Absolutely amazing!!! The most natural sound on earth.

Glorious and sensuous virtuosity!

Someone has to say that you have a very natural and pure beauty along with your musician skills

Accomplished playing , and a tasteful splash of colour to match. And no excessive movement, rather concentration on the music, very pleasing.

I like your sound and repertoire.... hugs from Mexico

Recorders are now my new favourite thing for some reason.

Sparkling,clear, bubbling, lovely,well timed , good tuned,real living music.

I say the same as I always do, virtuoso performance has to come from the heart of the player, and here again is another one that's got it.

beautiful delicate playing

Amazing! Bravo!

Les images sont superbes. Félicitations au réalisateur et à son chef opérateur.

Beautiful church and performance, wonderful...

Bravi! Sound is beautiful! Best performance! Kristine, I love your interpretation. Now I want play Bach Sonata BWV 1034 with my piccolo trumpet!

OK, I got to the end. WHO THE HECK ARE YOU!!!! Are you human! That was utterly, wordlessly AMAZING!!! Oh what a gift to the world you are.

@ErikLundholm1

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed!!!

Such a soft and beautiful sound! This is amazing!

Just beautiful!

This is just sooo beautiful.

So beautiful!!!👏👏👏

Un pure plaisir !!...........Merci !

Ａ joy to listen to. Many thanks.

It is a wonderful and very inspiring performance Kristine. Thank you and well done for all of this hard work that appears so easy when you play it!

Just found this video as I was going through some recorder music.. this is amazing. 🎶😍

Kristine plays very well and concentrated. I love it!

A terrific compilation!

Wonderful!

excellent ! thank you, kristine !

Incredible!!!

This is just wonderful. Sheer beauty. There are no words.

Outstanding. Deeply peaceful in the slow movement.

Magnifique!

Stunning...

Uno no se cansa de escucha tan bellas interpretaciones, gracias un hermoso trabajo.

Sehr schön ❤

You touch my soul with your flute! It spent me hope, creativity and inner peace. You all are a example what is possible to create with pure passion! Thank you

Want one. She plays beautifully

Lovely tone and breath control, plus fabulous accompanists. Bravo.

so beautiful

Fantastic! I'm very impressed!

Absolutely brilliant. What a beautiful sound. I love the slightly darker tone of this recorder.

complimenti a tutti i musicisti ed alla flautista, in particolare. grazie per questa bella esecuzione!

Awesome!!　from Japan

Meraviglia!

Wonderful music and playing ... and it's a pleasure to watch Marcus playing the harpsichord :-)

I love this. I'm learning recorder 💚

Juste magnifique ! Une leçon et une motivation magistrale pour poursuive l'apprentissage de ce bel instrument.

Absolutely delightful contratulations to you all

You are SO amazing and inspiring ! I loved it SO much ! PS: I loved your Theorba player XD

Terrific sound, terrific performance! I like to hear more from you!

A brilliant performance!

Gorgeous! The most important in my point of view, is that you are expressing yourself in the way you believe, with lots of work and passion!

Awesome! You are a very great musician!

bella e sublime !

!Bravo, que belleza, y que dominio de la flauta, Kristine!

Beautiful playing

Maestros!!! saludos desde México.

Maravilhoso!

Congratulations! !!!!!!!! lovely sound! !!!!!!! I am in a latinoamerican recorder Group since august last year. Wonderfull! !!!!!!!!

This is an amazing concerto, powerful, elegant, superb! I try very kind the recorder performance and the orchestra is very accurate!

Кристиночка, ты - гений!!! Спасибо тебе за эту замечательную музыку!!!

que hermosa melodía, y que bien toca esta hermosa mujer

lindo demais! Parabéns Kristine !

"M. Zahnhausen: Schlaflied für einen Kolibri (Toccata)" --- Amazing.. and wonderful!

gracias, hermosa música, brillante interpretación. escuchar estos temas regocijan mi alma mientras realizo mi repetitivo trabajo.

Bravissimo, you amazing lady Calm and superb ♥

Kristine - BRAVO!

amazing melody, also impressive skills.

Bravo Kristine and Company!

Wonderful playing.

Impeccable playing...

Nice performance, nice sound and nice video! Congratulations and thank you for sharing!

Magnifikt!!!

Wonderful music...

This is amazing ¡thanks!

Wonderful performance, it sounds beautiful music. Nice camera work, too.

Simplesmente maravilhosa, a flauta e a flautista. Um doce para os ouvidos!

Hermoso...

Muy bien tocado!!! Quite well played!!! Amazing!!! Brava!!!!

O...M..G..... THANK YOU for showing such amazing talent, particularly on an instrument that does not get enough respect! WOOOOW. Especially at about the 3:00 mark!

@flutefun999

6 жыл бұрын

Ok, then I hit the 5:00 mark and I am undone.

Muy bueno!!!!!!!!!!. I'm in a latinoamerican recorder player 's Group. Since august last year. Allí My lífe Was playing The recorder. Lovely played! !!!!!!!! Congratulations! !!!!!!!!!

bravissimi!!!

So good I moved so muchi.

bellisimo !!1 increible !!!

magical

magnifique

Brava!!!