This man is 81 years old and has unequaled energy and passion. Guy is a treasure

@andyking957

3 жыл бұрын

indeed, an I think he is not at all about some money or prestige he might make by teaching fees, writing books etc. It is about his passion for music, I think from his kind of teaching one could and should take use for other kinds of teaching too... Some thing he is due to his old age kind of remains of a world long gone, in this special respect a better one.,,, He has a infinite patience to teach the same things again and again because the weak point seems the same in most master students by not transcending mere technical perfect play to own interpretation. He tries to re-infuse human feeling into this. I am sorrry i am over the big pond , else I would try too attend his classes as visitotr

@jonathanmiller5621

3 жыл бұрын

Pro trick : you can watch movies on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies recently.

@randallbilly1122

3 жыл бұрын

@Jonathan Miller yea, I have been watching on Flixzone for years myself :D

@westleyduncan1379

3 жыл бұрын

@Jonathan Miller definitely, have been watching on Flixzone for months myself :)

Easily my favourite series on youtube

@austinmccracken8515

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Glad I discovered Benjamin Zander's masterclasses on utube during lockdown and have recommended them to many of my friends. The wise counsel he shares not only relates to musicians but also anyone who performs in front of an audience. Thinking particularily of public speakers and it is my intention to share much of BZ's insight with the Belfast Speaker's Circle membership whenever we are given permission to reconvene by our Government. Thank you to whoever was responsible for making these videos available. Austin McCracken Erin Lodge Donaghadee Northern Ireland 07968288475

Maestro Zander, you are the only light during these dire times. Please stay safe, for you, your family, and the World. We need you. We love you.

Solid violist

What ? What ? This is marvellous. Finally, this piece sounds right. Mozart is smiling in heaven. The trio is good and the pianist is really excellent.

“When Mozart’s music is happy, the world is happy.” Definitely need more Mozart in the world!

In this class, I was most impressed with the following three revelations from Mr. Zander: First, he had turned a 200 year-old tradition upside down, and slowed the tempo down to almost in half. What incredible courage and insight! Second, he clearly tells us that all of Mozart's music is pure joy and love. This clarification helped answer a question I had for a long time: how is it that many of my music colleagues in Mainland China can play some very technically-difficult pieces, but cannot express Mozart just as well? Third, he clearly tells us that all of Mozart's music is opera, and we should imitate an opera singer to sing each note with our instrument.

@russellbaston974

4 жыл бұрын

AuthenticSound KZread channel has some very good videos about classical period metronome markings, which discusses the ‘half speed’ principle.

@benjaminclegg7109

2 жыл бұрын

@@russellbaston974 If you know Zander, you know that Zander would counter that Authentic Sound's hypothesis is rubbish.

@russellbaston974

2 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminclegg7109 Your opinion.

@benjaminclegg7109

2 жыл бұрын

@@russellbaston974 I am not saying whether or not authentic sound's hypothesis is rubbish. But if you know Zander you will know that he certainly would not put one ounce of credence to that hypothesis - that is not opinion but fact. Note even in this clip that he does not interpret Hummel's metronome mark in single beat.

@russellbaston974

2 жыл бұрын

@@benjaminclegg7109 So I take it that you know Zander personally and have discussed the question of metronome markings with him?

“When Mozart is in the air, there is full of joy” absolutely true!

Can I just take his class? I would love to watch this man share his invaluable knowledge.

I certainly don't know most of the people viewing, here. But due to these young musicians' epiphany, I love you all.

What an example of wonderful teaching. Yes we are listening here in Australia. This piece was so bright and alive by the time the group had finished. Thank you for a good time.

I’m a Violin Teacher in UK. Benjamin is saying what I tell my students all the time. EXPRESSION! Don’t just play dots on the page! Bring out the phrasing, tone & colour. When this trio played at the start you could hear notes. After Benjamin’s tutorial I heard MUSIC!

@esthelaurriquia9403

3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Zander is very passionate with music,, he talks to soul of the musicians and yes he opens their hearts. I love his imaginative interpretation. I am a pianist and since I started watching him I lpractice now more often. He is inspiring. Love him, very much.

I need these videos now more than ever! Thank you so much for posting them! Please keep them coming! Mr. Zander and all his students are in my thoughts! Hoping they are well and safe!

I think this is the most amazing thing. Just the power but beauty of how we are watching in front of our eyes the evaluation and correction of a perfectly written yet not perfection. And here it is now... perfection. Increadible.

I love these passionate teachers. finding one as passionate as him is hard to find

I'm blown away by this lesson from South Africa

Benjamin Zander, I love how you speak about Mozart. I have read the book you mentioned of his letters and you are certainly correct. He was always upbeat and positive. What an insight into his daily life, struggles and his genius. I often reread parts just so I can spend a little time with Mozart. I am so enjoying your classes and passion for music. Thank you.

Fantastic, Zander is truly inspiring, he doesn’t separate music from life, his lessons are life lessons. His passion, wisdom, energy & spirit show that age doesn’t matter a jot! 🙏🏻❤️

I love the energy from Mr Zander, he is indeed an inspiration with his passion. Keep it up Sir.

Zander does such a wonderful job of educating these young musicians with excellent enthusiasm needed for music appreciation. I am glad that he goes into history.

Like his Beethoven’s 5th, this is a big earthquake and exciting, although I am 3 years behind. I am so impressed with the amount of research and the solid ground Maestro Zander stands on.

Just a joy, too listen to the teachings, amazing xx :-).

Thanks for the beautiful pieces , and he is correct , the world is watching ~ we share the joy and love thought land and times

This is simply amazing! Thanks for these truly wonderful Masterclasses!

Very good Viola!

Mr. Zander is a TRUE musician and Mensch. He knows a lot, and knows how to use his knowledge in order to substantiate his highly original ideas. Bravo again. This guys should consider this lesson as life-changing experience.

Wow...I just don't know what to say...just that adjustment to the tempo brightened up the entire piece.

That clarinetist has an immaculate tone wow

Benjamin is a wizard, who comes from another planet. Nobody is teaching like he does. The best I've ever seen, although Elisabeth Schwarzkopf comes near; I have seen her transform young people in half an hour as well. May Benjamin live a lot more years!

the viola makes a mistake in the solfeggio between bars 27 and 28, in fact the upbeat of 28 is 4 semiquavers and not 5! wonderful lesson by Zander

Incredible teacher! Wonderful Video! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

This is what humans can do. For all our violence, ignorance, and so on and so forth, this is what is possible, this genius, this depth, this joy.

BRAAAVOOOO BENJAMIN fantastico ! ! ! ! ! God Bless You ! ! !

your playing is with countless angels

Wisely used in Soylent Green beef stew scene...light classical...wonderful.

joy, love and openness ❤️

Beautiful. Loved this interpretation. Wonderful musicians to be able to do that. Thanks.

Maestro Zander and musicians, thank you for this heart opening teaching! Please let us know when this recording is out to listen to over and over! L.O.V.E.!

Jingxuan Zhang has improved so much on the piano since the early masterclass videos, so beautiful to see and hear his talent brought out and flourish

I wish more teachers watched Zander's videos. I have rarely found a teacher that is not obsessed with and devoted to perfection at the expense of expression. But, that's because teachers are preparing students to face competitions and audiences and critics, and those entities are also obsessed with perfection. Many videos of violin (my instrument) performances by well-known and respected soloists are accompanied by comments pointing out the smallest errors, the slightest intonation slips. I have read comments like this on videos of performances by Ray Chen and Sumina Studer, both fine, young violinists with great careers ahead of them. This is what performers face. It's wonderful for Zander to stress the expression and tell students not to worry about making mistakes, but when playing in the real world, they'll find there are not many who feel that way.

Just how much Benjamin Zander represents to the classical music of the world, is beyond measurment. I treasure every teaching and intend to follow his spirit, it's one of outmost beauty and kindness. READ HIS BOOK! Art of possibility. It's amazing!

Outstanding content

One of the greatest learning experiences I've ever had. Thank you, musicians, and Maestro Zander for this.

Maestro Zander, after watching this, I just can’t listen to anything different. All other versions sound sacrilegious.

@catherinetypist2371

4 жыл бұрын

But his masterclasses encourage musicians to use their imaginations and explore musical possibilities in their interpretations. Won't getting people "can’t listen to anything different" be exactly the opposite effects these educational videos are trying to achieve?

@gaudenciorenatogoco9696

3 жыл бұрын

@@catherinetypist2371 playfulness calls for flexibility; for inventiveness; creativity; to fill the world with joy

Vielen Dank! Zauberhaft! Ich liebe Benjamin Zander!

He adds such warms and feel it’s like seeing in red green and blue and the adding the full colour spectrum

Benjamin is fantastic.

I am in awe

Amadeity!!!❤❤❤

Brillant!! ❤

Dear Mr. Zander. I am actually working on the piece and here you gave me a masterclass. Thank you :o)

I really enjoyed this video! 😊

What a lovely music session. Zander is an inspired and inspiring teacher. Thank you !

Bravo! Excellent work and knowledge as always!

What a revelation. Thank you so much.

Fantastic. Truly fantastic.

34:47 what a great teaching

Thnak you, great pleasure

Thank you!!!!from Uruguay

💐 Bravo 💐 39:51 - 40:43 - 44:26 💐

Good job

Absolutely amazing !! Loved it all 😁

To anyone who disagrees with this slower tempo, here is challenge: Find a Mozart Andante in 6/8 that is played at the tempo this piece is commonly played at. (There may be only one exception - the opening of Act IV of Le Nozze di Figaro, K. 492.)

@williamrappaport930

2 жыл бұрын

m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/gKScr7CdmrCfpdI.html

@williamrappaport930

2 жыл бұрын

Mozart A major sonata is Andante Grazioso 6/8.

@GSHAPIROY

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamrappaport930 Andante Grazioso is typically slightly quicker than Andante, as is the case in K. 331.

Amadeisi indeed!

they sound so much better playing at a slower tempo

Inspirational!

Th clarinetist, violaist, and piano player were all great! I recognized the pianist from other videos and he is so talented, and smiles a lot! I think you would agree with me that he has shiny eyes! That means he is enjoying what he is doing, and is very happy! Yes, Hummel was active composing the same time as Mozart. I am well familiar with his last name, but need to listen more to his piano compositions, etc. Yes, your video has inspired me to get out my metronome more often! Yes, even the slightest difference in how a tempo is played can make a tremendous difference in the over all outcome of how the piece is preformed. Maestro Zander you are a brilliant man with tremendous insight into the inner workings of music.

Good violist.

Bravo

These are more often than not fairly moving experiences.

Nice job guys!

Dear M° Zander which I adore for your energy, humanity and musicality. All your conclusions are simply based on the baroque rhetorics. THIS is the the tradition that has been substituted by new knowledge regarding the period. Although Mozart is more musically romantic his language is COMPLETELY based on baroque. This is why it is so difficult to play. So...tempi were quite known as they were originally based on dances. All the musicality of the clarinet is "simply" the original baroque singing of messa di voce and the tension of the appogiatures. So while humanity, values and joy are so important sometimes it is strangely enough the musical intellect that could bring them out naturally. Specially in Mozart... And btw the 64th notes are in the end a written embellishment like Bach used to do. so it needs some rubato in it. All the best!

Bravi!

I agree with him 100% about the tempo of the first movement. 19:54 He didn't? 48:38 Also agree 100%.

Qué genio

The other composer who played the Viola that Ben couldn't place was Hindemith.

@ralphcordon5688

3 жыл бұрын

He didn't think of Brahms either.

Did they make the recording? They have to!

Mr Zander, what was Martin Frost's reaction to this performance? Has your change in tempo generated discussions? Did you make a recording with these musicians?

This guy is (as we say in boxing) throwing "bombs with both hands"; e.g., "The gratitude we feel for Mozart should be at least as great as that we feel for Jesus Christ." In some part of my aging, sorry heart, I've felt that way since I first heard Mozart's music in the 7th grade (back when the state of California still made working-class, poor students like me with no access to "the finer things" take "music appreciation"). But it's kind of shocking to hear someone express it so openly and eloquently. Money quote: "Some people follow Buddha. Some follow Christ. I really recommend Mozart..." Was so struck by the beauty and intelligence of these young musician's faces as they listen to a man who (although he is into his 80s) still entirely reflects "Amadeity" himself (if I'm even spelling that correctly) PS I'm also just imagining how that pianist must've felt when this great man gave him that nice compliment... Wow!

Has a recording ever been made? Is it available?

Can someone recommend a recording in line with this vision of the work?

@ErnestoGhinaglia

4 жыл бұрын

Philippe Yared , I think this is the one that gets closer to what we watched here, but still not close enough. open.spotify.com/track/2Im5X6iSt4t7D49iC96nkD?si=mlvaEsMoQMaEkPOGAk7yDA

@philippeyared2050

4 жыл бұрын

@@ErnestoGhinaglia thank you

23:40 Hummel . 116bpm=⅛

jimmy hendrics eric clapton etd they all can play 64th notes so I think mozart can do it also

16:01 :D

Good clarinet, but the viola was barely audible most of the time.

@serhiychuk9069

2 жыл бұрын

Playing not in tune with other ?

This is "live", right? Not in coronavirus period.

@jamesong9408

4 жыл бұрын

The video title gives recording date: Oct. 26, 2019.

@bloodyhetza

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesong9408 thanks, I did not notice ahaha I didn't think of the numbers as an actual date.

@helenpanshin5589

4 жыл бұрын

+

I am into Jesus. I hope Mozart was too.

Haha...11:00 - ish...I'm not a Christian either, but I'm not sure I would just say that, haha...most people there are probably Christian...I don't think you find that many atheists in art...

@archangecamilien1879

4 жыл бұрын

13:20 haha...I would imagine some people might have a different interpretation...but, yeah, I'm always amazed at all the subtlety they can point out in a piece...the "philosphy" some seem to have about a piece of music...

@archangecamilien1879

4 жыл бұрын

Hmm...maybe he has a point, if it's a mathematical impossibility...

@archangecamilien1879

4 жыл бұрын

Ah...29:00 he actually met a clarinettist, Mozart...I heard about him loving the clarinet, being the reason it became an integral part of the standard orchestra, but I didn't know a story...

@archangecamilien1879

4 жыл бұрын

Hmm...interesting thought..."Everything for Mozart is an opera"...I might slightly see what he is saying, haha, I have to say...thinking back at what I can remember...