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Daniel B. Ziesemer - Violinist
United States
Приєднався 10 лис 2020
At the age of three, Daniel began his violin training with William Führberg. In 1997 he continued his violin studies with Drostan Hall. In 1998 he added piano, organ and music theory studies with Dr. M. Dean Kincaid. Since 2001, Daniel has continued studying the violin with Dr. Roland and Almita Vamos of the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University and the Music Institute of Chicago. In 2003 a Christian ministry invited Daniel to play for ten benefit banquets honoring retired teachers of Moscow, Russia. He attended the Music Institute of Chicago’s Academy Program in its inaugural year 2006-2007. Daniel has been privileged to participate in masterclasses and receive coaching from such artists as David Taylor, Mark Zinger, Marico Fuchs, Rachel Barton Pine, Alan Heatherington, and Sibbi Bernhardson. In 2015 Daniel was one of eight violin semifinalists in the Washington International String Competition in Washington D.C.
My email address: zfpublishers@gmail.com
My email address: zfpublishers@gmail.com
Levee Dance Op. 27, No. 4
#blackmusic #africanamerican #violin
Title: Levee Dance Op. 27, No. 4 (1927)
Composer: Clarence Cameron White (1880-1960)
Performed by
Daniel Ziesemer, violin (zfpublishers@gmail.com)
Jacob Bernhardt, piano
History and Description
The period around the time of this song’s publication (1927) was called by some the “Golden Age of Violin” because the turn of the 20th century was blessed by the emergence of many beloved violinists still famous today, such as Jascha Heifetz, Fritz Kreisler, Mischa Elman, Nathan Milstein, and Clarence Cameron White. This piece was one of Heifetz’s favorite arrangements to play, and because of that, it was quickly made more popular due to Heifetz’s renown at the time as a virtuoso.
The Levee Dance begins with a rousing piano intro, quickly accompanied by the pizzicato notes of the violin, which in turn, swiftly whirls into the lively theme of the piece as strings and keys play out this delightful composition. It is infused with bouncing, blues-inspired notes, balanced in the middle section by the more solemn sounds of the familiar melody of Go Down Moses, one of the great spirituals birthed out of the era of slavery before the American Civil War.
History of Composer
Clarence Cameron White was born in 1880 in Tennessee, his father a doctor and his mother a professional violinist. His father having died when Clarence was a young child of two, he, his younger brother, and his mother moved to her parents’ home in Oberlin, Ohio. His grandfather had had a career in playing the violin and gave him his old instrument at the request of Clarence’s mother. The first spark of love for the violin was kindled in him when he lived with his grandparents, but it fanned into a great flame when he and his family lived in Washington, D.C. after his mother remarried. At twelve years old, he was brought by his mother to hear the great composer and violinist Will Marion Cook play at a concert but fell asleep during the other performances leading up to it. In his own words, “ When I was told that he had played I burst out crying and made such a fuss that my mother had to hustle me out of the concert and I went home in disgrace.” Clarence was introduced to the violinist later, due to Cook’s inquiries as to why the boy was upset at the recital, and Cook graciously gave him lessons in the summer of 1892. Later, he continued his studies with the grandson of the famous abolitionist, Frederick Douglass - Joseph Douglass, who was an accomplished violinist, as well. He went on to study at various institutions and with various tutors, including attending the Oberlin Conservatory of Music where his mother graduated from, and travelling abroad to London and Paris for further education.
The style of his compositions was that of Neo-Romanticism, (the type that emerged when composers who rejected Modernism and Expressionism were inspired by, and returned to, the beautifully emotional tonal qualities of the 19th-century Romantic musical movement, and built their compositions around it) many of his pieces being infused with the bluesy, soul-stirring melodies of black spirituals and folk music, which was very popular in Washington D.C.
Throughout his career, White bore the titles of various roles - violin historian, Washington Conservatory of Music’s string department director, concert violinist, one of the founders (and later president) of the National Association of Negro Musicians, teacher, and Hampton Institute’s musical director. He was married twice, first to the pianist Beatrice Wallace, with whom he fathered two sons, and a year after her death married the African-Puerto Rican puppeteer, writer, and librarian Pura Belpre.
Notes by Brieanna Savard
Title: Levee Dance Op. 27, No. 4 (1927)
Composer: Clarence Cameron White (1880-1960)
Performed by
Daniel Ziesemer, violin (zfpublishers@gmail.com)
Jacob Bernhardt, piano
History and Description
The period around the time of this song’s publication (1927) was called by some the “Golden Age of Violin” because the turn of the 20th century was blessed by the emergence of many beloved violinists still famous today, such as Jascha Heifetz, Fritz Kreisler, Mischa Elman, Nathan Milstein, and Clarence Cameron White. This piece was one of Heifetz’s favorite arrangements to play, and because of that, it was quickly made more popular due to Heifetz’s renown at the time as a virtuoso.
The Levee Dance begins with a rousing piano intro, quickly accompanied by the pizzicato notes of the violin, which in turn, swiftly whirls into the lively theme of the piece as strings and keys play out this delightful composition. It is infused with bouncing, blues-inspired notes, balanced in the middle section by the more solemn sounds of the familiar melody of Go Down Moses, one of the great spirituals birthed out of the era of slavery before the American Civil War.
History of Composer
Clarence Cameron White was born in 1880 in Tennessee, his father a doctor and his mother a professional violinist. His father having died when Clarence was a young child of two, he, his younger brother, and his mother moved to her parents’ home in Oberlin, Ohio. His grandfather had had a career in playing the violin and gave him his old instrument at the request of Clarence’s mother. The first spark of love for the violin was kindled in him when he lived with his grandparents, but it fanned into a great flame when he and his family lived in Washington, D.C. after his mother remarried. At twelve years old, he was brought by his mother to hear the great composer and violinist Will Marion Cook play at a concert but fell asleep during the other performances leading up to it. In his own words, “ When I was told that he had played I burst out crying and made such a fuss that my mother had to hustle me out of the concert and I went home in disgrace.” Clarence was introduced to the violinist later, due to Cook’s inquiries as to why the boy was upset at the recital, and Cook graciously gave him lessons in the summer of 1892. Later, he continued his studies with the grandson of the famous abolitionist, Frederick Douglass - Joseph Douglass, who was an accomplished violinist, as well. He went on to study at various institutions and with various tutors, including attending the Oberlin Conservatory of Music where his mother graduated from, and travelling abroad to London and Paris for further education.
The style of his compositions was that of Neo-Romanticism, (the type that emerged when composers who rejected Modernism and Expressionism were inspired by, and returned to, the beautifully emotional tonal qualities of the 19th-century Romantic musical movement, and built their compositions around it) many of his pieces being infused with the bluesy, soul-stirring melodies of black spirituals and folk music, which was very popular in Washington D.C.
Throughout his career, White bore the titles of various roles - violin historian, Washington Conservatory of Music’s string department director, concert violinist, one of the founders (and later president) of the National Association of Negro Musicians, teacher, and Hampton Institute’s musical director. He was married twice, first to the pianist Beatrice Wallace, with whom he fathered two sons, and a year after her death married the African-Puerto Rican puppeteer, writer, and librarian Pura Belpre.
Notes by Brieanna Savard
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The Holy City - Violin and Piano
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Please may we have lots more of Maurice Sklar's beautiful playing on UA-cam --- particularly of his Messianic music.
@@rosiegrove5021 Well that would be nice but I don’t really have any control over that. Perhaps you could reach out to him directly.
Tiene algun vinculo familiar con el gran violinista Elman de principios ddl siglo xx
😅 I wish, but no relation that I’m aware of.
Good job Daniel
@@itsLoraworld Thank you 😊.
I love this song especially when it's played so beautifully..... Thank you
@@Greatimagebank Thank you. I’m glad you are enjoying it. 🙂
Wish I could play as well as you one day!
I'm learning violin, watching you playing gives me strength and confidence. Amazing piece ♥
Oh, I’m so glad I can be an inspiration to you. Yes, I really like this sonata. It really should be played more.
So beautiful! Bravo!!❤️
@@vivamusic87 Thank you. Glad you are enjoying it.
@@DanielZiesemerViolin Yes! 😊
Who made the 'slap' sound? I am confused, great piece :D
Good question! The sleigh bells and whip crack were recorded later and added to the mix. I actually played them when we recorded the extras.
I definitely can’t play as well as you!😊
Thank you for listening.
EXCELLENT...both violin AND the pianist...thanks
slay
Beautiful! Which arrangement is this?
It is the transcription by Mischa Elman. It is available on IMSLP.
I came here in anticipation of your upcoming performance in Wheaton at Keenagers. You play beautifully and I can't wait to see you in person!
Thank you. See you on Friday!
So expressive, lyrical and plaintive. Just so well done!
Thank you very much.
Excelente y Magistral
Thank you!
Amazing amazing❤
@@medical3169 Thank you! Glad you are enjoying it 🙂.
Uma perfeição! Bravo!!!!
Thank you!
love it. Thank you !
Thank you! Glad you are enjoying it!
Hermoso
Thank you! Glad you are enjoying it.
Such a beautiful and emotional interpretation❤❤
@@JohannaE-t6z Thank you. I’m glad that you are enjoying it 🙂
That's GREAT!
Thank you!
This was simply lovely. Thank you
Daniel, this morning I had a molar tooth extracted and told to have a restful afternoon, so I called up a series of you videos which I often do and found for the first your Clair De Lune and decided to leave it for my final one which was an absolute delight, thank you for another good listen, your musicianship astounds me and never disappoints. May I add a compliment to Jacob your so talented Christian friend for I am sure that is what he must be, and he so wonderfully accompanies you. Have published any other of his solos as I have only discovered Break Thou the Bread of Life so far and I would love to listen to more and purchase more from you both. God bless you both, you are truly talented musicians and bring such pleasure to so many people. Ronald from Wales
Dear Ronald, Thank you for your comment. I'm so glad that you are enjoying the videos. Yes, Jacob is a dear Christian friend. We have known each other since 2002 and were in the same home education program. For many years we lived only an hour-and-a-half apart which was nice as we got to play together frequently. Now Jacob and his wife and two sons live in Cleveland, Ohio and I in Chicago, so it is a real treat whenever we get to play together. We try to make the most of our recording sessions which happen ever other year or so. We have published a CD album of Jacob's solos piano playing called Oh, What A Day from which Break Thou The Bread comes. I would be happy to send you our albums. Perhaps you could email me through my website and we could work something out for shipping to Wales. Blessings in Christ, Daniel
Reminds me of the 30s and 40s movies..the romantics, Grant, Dunne, Bergman, Bogey...gorgeous..nostalgic..a time I wish I knew..once again, thanks Ben
Reminds me of the 30s and 40s movies..the romantics, Grant, Dunne, Bergman, Bogey...gorgeous..nostalgic..a time I wish I knew..once again, thanks Ben
A lovely gentle version of this piece, quite therapeutic and relaxing! Very well controlled, with great intonation. You made it sound easy (which it jolly well isn’t!) Well done.
@@helenrees6676 Thank you. I’m glad you are finding the music refreshing. You’re right about this transcription not being the easiest 🙂.
This is so beautiful on violin. One of my favorites🥲 Would love to hear you play Czardas by Monti!😄
@@Violin_nerd Thank you! And thanks for the suggestion. I’ll have to learn that.
Nice❤
Thank you!
Прекрасный звук , браво !!
@irinanogina5199 Thank you!
@@DanielZiesemerViolin Потрясающая деликатность в прекрасном звучании ... , благодарю , браво !!! Моя любимая пьеса в лучшем исполнении !!!
beautiful song and performance
@@juanrs8332 Thank you 😊.
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Excelente!! ❤
Thank you!
soudesne 🎀
I ❤this
Beautiful!
Thank you, Peggy.
Beautiful tune played so beautiful by two professionals just excellent.
good song brings me memories.
How can this masterpiece only got 42 likes?????
Thanks. Maybe because it’s not been out there all that long. 🙂
Watter mooi vertolking van hierdie besonderse werk. Groete vanuit Pretoria
Thank you! I’m so glad you are enjoying it.
Refreshing ❤😍🤩
Thank you! Glad you are being blessed.
Как красиво!!! Великолепное исполнение!!!
Thank you!
Sounds just like the original
Yes, but I think it sounds better with a real piano and a real pianist. 🙂
@@DanielZiesemerViolin Can i have the sheet music by chance?
@@youteens Yes, it is available on my website.
@@youteens The link is at the bottom of the description.
WOw
@Kingviolin Thanks! Did you see the newer version? ua-cam.com/video/hQgQy187VI8/v-deo.html
Thank you both for this remarkable rendering of Swanee River. I don’t know the story behind the words and music as I have only known it as a jolly rumpty tumpty song and never as the expressive interpretation you both gave to it. I must research the background story.which must surely have a melancholy part to it matching your mood. Remarkable! Ronald from Wales.
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I will be ordering from your shop very shortly if I can find out how to do so
@ronaldprosser2374 Oh, thank you! Let me know if you need any assistance.
A most sympathetic and beautifully balanced duet. A perfect complement from Jacob on the piano to Daniel’s outstanding violin playing . Ron Prosser, Wales.
@ronaldprosser2374 Thank you, Ron.
Impressive. This is the best rendition of this music I have heard so far.
@graceweber2822 Thank you! I'm so glad that you are enjoying it.
Beatiful !
Thank you!
You play extremely well!! I very much enjoyed this! God bless you!!🎻
@Violin_nerd Thank you. I'm glad you are enjoying it. 😊
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