The clarinetist's name is Michele Zukovsky. She has been principal clarinetist with the LA Philharmonic for a very long time, and is world famous among symphony musicians.
this makes the story complete. In the 1920's wrote Gershwin this piece, inspired by jazz and blues. Here we have a perfoemance by one of the greatest pianist in the history of jazz!
When a piece has been performed this many times…by so many different, world-class musicians…and been ruthlessly exploited in movies, television and, indeed, commercials…then as much as you may love the piece, it is difficult not to think of it as a “war horse”. It becomes hard to get excited about seeing yet another performer simply give the piece lots of respect, technical excellence, and energy. All good things, of course but at this point maybe not enough to inspire making the trip to the concert hall. I have been to many concerts conducted by Dudamel and have likewise seen Hancock in concert a few times. But man, am I ever sorry I was not at Disney Hall for this performance! Herbie’s phrasing and dynamics gave such a wonderful new life and breathing space to the much-loved old war horse. I hope Gershwin, wherever he is, got to hear this and give the (now seemingly) stodgy, original reading by Paul Whiteman’s Orchestra a rest. So great to see Dudamel spying on Herbie during the performance, able only to smile at what Herbie was doing and shake his head in admiration, which I’m sure was also a treat for the LAPhil’s musicians.
Es la mejor versión que he escuchado de esta obra !!!! Aquí está presente el verdadero espíritu del blues, ragtime y el jazz en general. Es lo que Gershwin quería... y nadie antes lo había tocado así. El dúo de Hancock y Dudamel es un aporte fantástico a esta obra. Grandeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!!
Having listening thousands of versions last sixty years, this one ie the one I do love : so much life, so much expression and personnality in Herbie's play and the orchestre....
RHAPSODY IN BLUE... ESPLENDOROSO!!!... Hancock, pianista negro norte-americano; Dudamel, maestro (latino) venezuelano; Gershwin, compositor judeu norte-americano e a Filarmônica de Los Angeles (com vários caucasianos)... Independente da cor, uma raça somente, a raça humana: o maior espetáculo da Terra!!!
The master at work!!☝️11:58 that back beat I've never hear it played like that , but it was perfect. Only a master jazz pianist would know to put that groove in there like that. Thanks Herbie.🔥
Wow! What a version of this classic and jazz standard. Loved the play between HH and Dudamel, who was clearly loving every minute of Herbie's performance and Herbie, man, swinging, honky tonk, backbeat, improvising... And that clarinet solo :-D
The back and forth between Hancock and Dudamel is absolutely breathtaking. I remember seeing this on public television a few years ago and was so completely mesmerized by the almost sensual way HH teased the notes out of the piano. You know the notes are coming but Herbie makes you wait for them. It's beautiful! Easily the best performance of Rhapsody in Blue I have ever had the pleasure to witness.
Christ on toast, this is phenomenal. And that clarinetist, wow. Just wow. I was expecting the excellent direction and piano, but she really took me by surprise in the best way possible.
THESE TWO GENIUSES PLUS THE. LA PHILHARMONIC REALLY BRINGING TO LIFE THIS RAPSODY. TO ME IT IS MORE VIBRANT AND ALIVE THAN NEVER BEFORE. DUDAMEL' JOY WHILE WATCHING HERVIE PLAY IS CONTAGIOUS. AT THE SAME TIME HERVIE IS SO IMMERSED IN EVERY NOTE IT IS SIMLY AMAZING G GERSHWIN MUST BE ELATED WITH THIS GLORIOUS NEW VERSION!!! TOO MANY ADJECTIVES? SORRY I COULD NOT FIND MORE!!!
Quelle complicité entre le piano, le chef, l'orchestre. Quelle joie de vivre, quelle spontanéité. Pour moi, des larmes d'émotion, le coeur battant pour ces Amériques qui ont produit de si magnifiques oeuvres.
This is the most amazing performance of Rhapsody in Blue I have ever heard and seen. And it is one of my most favorite songs. Herbie Hancock tears the keys up and Dudamel lets Herbie go. Hancock plays with, behind and in front of the rest of the orchestra to perfection.
This is THE pinacle recording of this piece. Never have I ever heard this piece played wuth as much soul and musical varyation. Herbie is one of the great masters and thd LA Ohil turns in an amazing performance as well. Bravi.
Loved seeing the performers interact, the smiles on their faces, the chuckles from the audience. Rhapsody In Blue always struck me as a brilliant and beautiful piece, and one with a lot of humour; it was great to see that aspect of it come through. I've heard quite a few versions and this is one of the best I've heard! Liked Herbie's rendition, he gave it an interpretation that is uniquely his own while accentuating the piece itself.
all those musicians of the LA phil can say they played with herbie hancock! That in itself is an impressive thing on a resume! Herbie hancock right now is probably one the most recognizable true musician we have today that can play all genres!
100% agree.. I'm Classically-trained, but also play Jazz (and Pop, R&B, Ragtime, film themes) -- and studied/performed this in High School, College and continue to play it in my "down time" of performances in Boston... and always find new tempi and inflections in this piece.. This is American Music at its finest
This shows the difference between READING music and PLAYING music. Who cares if it's not technically brilliant. If I wanted technically brilliant I'd listen to midi. This is what music really is. Best rendition of Rhapsody in Blue I've ever heard.
He started his career as a classical pianist performing with symphonies in Chicago and Boston as a child. He stepped out of his comfort zone in his formative years when he ventured into jazz and synth playing although he QUICKLY found comfort with that too lol
I have herd this Rhapsody too many times to count, however I never had so much fun listening to the pianist's arrangement as I did hearing this pianist for the first time. I absolutely loved this arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue better than any I've heard before including George Gershwin himself!
Après le final, à quasiment trois heures du matin, devant l'écran de mon Imac, je me suis surpris à applaudir à tout rompre, comme si j'étais dans le public. Magnifique interprétation de la part de Herbie Hancock du chef Dudamel et bien entendu de l'orchestre, le Los Angeles Philharmonic.
No hay comentarios si dirige Dudamel: es garantía de extraordinado, que termina fantástico y apoteósico con Sr. Hancock al piano que hasta hoy, no había tenido el placer de escuchar tan original versión ni de conocer. Me pregunto ¿cual habría sido el coemntario de Gershwin si hbiera escuchado esta versión? Genial.
Gershwin was and is an underrated composer. He combines so many different elements in this piece. I especially like the Jewish Russian influence you can hear now and then.
Una extraordinaria versión con todo el sabor genuino que solo Hancock podria darle... y Dudamel, como uno de los mas destacados directores actuales ... extraordinarios.¡¡¡
Lol anyone who thinks this is bad for technical over musical reasons should stop calling themselves a musician at all. Incredible performance of this piece. The best I’ve ever seen.
Por eso es que Dudamel es el mejor espera el momento preciso la entrada la cual aprovecha para imprimir fuerza a la orquesta toda una atracción este maestro!!!
je ne pense pas qu'il puisse exister une meilleure interprétation de cette oeuvre. C'est somptueux. L'intro à la clarinette est juste parfaite... Je pense que le pianiste est susceptible de faire une belle carrière :-). Des fois j'aimerais être un piano
demasiado, espectacular, la interpretación virtuosa de Hancock, y la introducción del clarinete, ademas del tripeo del director (dudamel), durante toda la interpretación, un gran toque venezolano para la dirección orquestal.
I noticed many imperfections, but also that this version swings more than most. It has gusto which I rarely found in other renderings, Its rythmical approach is jazzy, verging occasionaly on ragtime and why not, indeed? Now, Paul, if you know of versions with as much swing and groove and even better technical achievements, do point me towards them, please. If not, I'll stick to this one, despite its failings, because, in my humble opinion, the qualities overcome the weaknesses.
Hoy me di un verdadero banquete con la interpretación orquestal Rapsodia en Azul, Por primera vez se juntaron Gershwin en alguna oportunidad considerado como un compositor con otro estilo, a mi admirado barquisimetano Gustavo Dudamel y al pianista Hancock un pianista capaz de interpretar difíciles creaciones clásicas e igualmente musica popular, especialmente el Jaz...
Já era hora de sentirmos toda a latinidade presente na interpretação de Dudamel, a percorrer todo o mundo, ele deixa o intérprete totalmente a vontade para exercer o seus rubatos, com certeza Dudamel situa-se nos antípodas do amadorismo!!!!!!
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Hancock played it nearly by heart,totally humbled, "jazzed" and just perfekt. My favourite performance
I have heard many and this is the best!! Hancock has put soul into it. It should have a million likes.
The clarinetist's name is Michele Zukovsky. She has been principal clarinetist with the LA Philharmonic for a very long time, and is world famous among symphony musicians.
She is amazing!!!!!!
That intro gave me chills!!!
No solo la ejecución es la mejor que he escuchado nunca. La calidad del sonido es superlativa. Gracias por compartir esta obra maestra
Proof that playing all the right notes is less important than having something to say. Exceptional performance.
Son tan importantes el discurso, que la forma en que se dice. Acá están ambas cosas en su máximo esplendor
Out of this world!!! The most fantastic performance of Gershwin’s masterpiece I have ever heard! Bravooooo!
this makes the story complete. In the 1920's wrote Gershwin this piece, inspired by jazz and blues. Here we have a perfoemance by one of the greatest pianist in the history of jazz!
Nunca jamás me cansaré de escucharla...... jamás
When a piece has been performed this many times…by so many different, world-class musicians…and been ruthlessly exploited in movies, television and, indeed, commercials…then as much as you may love the piece, it is difficult not to think of it as a “war horse”. It becomes hard to get excited about seeing yet another performer simply give the piece lots of respect, technical excellence, and energy. All good things, of course but at this point maybe not enough to inspire making the trip to the concert hall. I have been to many concerts conducted by Dudamel and have likewise seen Hancock in concert a few times. But man, am I ever sorry I was not at Disney Hall for this performance! Herbie’s phrasing and dynamics gave such a wonderful new life and breathing space to the much-loved old war horse. I hope Gershwin, wherever he is, got to hear this and give the (now seemingly) stodgy, original reading by Paul Whiteman’s Orchestra a rest. So great to see Dudamel spying on Herbie during the performance, able only to smile at what Herbie was doing and shake his head in admiration, which I’m sure was also a treat for the LAPhil’s musicians.
Lo escucho....... lo escucho........ lo escucho........... no me canso..........
BEST VERSION EVER!!
Es la mejor versión que he escuchado de esta obra !!!!
Aquí está presente el verdadero espíritu del blues, ragtime y el jazz en general. Es lo que Gershwin quería... y nadie antes lo había tocado así.
El dúo de Hancock y Dudamel es un aporte fantástico a esta obra.
Grandeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!!
Es fantastico .
Coincido !
Having listening thousands of versions last sixty years, this one ie the one I do love : so much life, so much expression and personnality in Herbie's play and the orchestre....
RHAPSODY IN BLUE... ESPLENDOROSO!!!... Hancock, pianista negro norte-americano; Dudamel, maestro (latino) venezuelano; Gershwin, compositor judeu norte-americano e a Filarmônica de Los Angeles (com vários caucasianos)... Independente da cor, uma raça somente, a raça humana: o maior espetáculo da Terra!!!
The master at work!!☝️11:58 that back beat I've never hear it played like that , but it was perfect. Only a master jazz pianist would know to put that groove in there like that. Thanks Herbie.🔥
One of the best performances of the Rhapsody I have ever heard, absolute bliss.
OMG how awesome this is! And how much Gershwin would've enjoyed this interpretation if he was alive. Excellent!
Wow! What a version of this classic and jazz standard. Loved the play between HH and Dudamel, who was clearly loving every minute of Herbie's performance and Herbie, man, swinging, honky tonk, backbeat, improvising... And that clarinet solo :-D
The back and forth between Hancock and Dudamel is absolutely breathtaking. I remember seeing this on public television a few years ago and was so completely mesmerized by the almost sensual way HH teased the notes out of the piano. You know the notes are coming but Herbie makes you wait for them. It's beautiful!
Easily the best performance of Rhapsody in Blue I have ever had the pleasure to witness.
That’s the real spirit of the piece! Great Sir H. Hancock! Great Sir G. Dudamel! Great LA Phil!
Christ on toast, this is phenomenal. And that clarinetist, wow. Just wow. I was expecting the excellent direction and piano, but she really took me by surprise in the best way possible.
Michele Zukovsky...bad assest clarinet around!
THESE TWO GENIUSES PLUS THE. LA PHILHARMONIC REALLY BRINGING TO LIFE THIS RAPSODY. TO ME IT IS MORE VIBRANT AND ALIVE THAN NEVER BEFORE.
DUDAMEL' JOY WHILE WATCHING HERVIE PLAY IS CONTAGIOUS. AT THE SAME TIME HERVIE IS SO IMMERSED IN EVERY NOTE IT IS SIMLY AMAZING
G GERSHWIN MUST BE ELATED WITH THIS GLORIOUS NEW VERSION!!!
TOO MANY ADJECTIVES?
SORRY I COULD NOT FIND MORE!!!
Simplemente genial, un clásico de siempre....gracias!!
Quelle complicité entre le piano, le chef, l'orchestre. Quelle joie de vivre, quelle spontanéité. Pour moi, des larmes d'émotion, le coeur battant pour ces Amériques qui ont produit de si magnifiques oeuvres.
This is the most amazing performance of Rhapsody in Blue I have ever heard and seen. And it is one of my most favorite songs. Herbie Hancock tears the keys up and Dudamel lets Herbie go. Hancock plays with, behind and in front of the rest of the orchestra to perfection.
This elegant piece will last forever!
This is THE pinacle recording of this piece. Never have I ever heard this piece played wuth as much soul and musical varyation. Herbie is one of the great masters and thd LA Ohil turns in an amazing performance as well. Bravi.
Marvellous performances! Congratulations to all! You gave us a great present.
Loved seeing the performers interact, the smiles on their faces, the chuckles from the audience. Rhapsody In Blue always struck me as a brilliant and beautiful piece, and one with a lot of humour; it was great to see that aspect of it come through.
I've heard quite a few versions and this is one of the best I've heard! Liked Herbie's rendition, he gave it an interpretation that is uniquely his own while accentuating the piece itself.
Both Dudamel and Hancock appear to be thoroughly enjoying themselves.
merveilleuse musique et merveilleux artistes !
ALucinante !!! Bravo Dudamel orquesta y pianista Fidedignos Totales ! Oh George sonríe 🙌🙌🙌🙌
I love this piece, and I can't imagine it performed better than it was here.
Try the Eldar Djangirov and Yuja Wang versions also!
all those musicians of the LA phil can say they played with herbie hancock! That in itself is an impressive thing on a resume! Herbie hancock right now is probably one the most recognizable true musician we have today that can play all genres!
100% agree.. I'm Classically-trained, but also play Jazz (and Pop, R&B, Ragtime, film themes) -- and studied/performed this in High School, College and continue to play it in my "down time" of performances in Boston... and always find new tempi and inflections in this piece.. This is American Music at its finest
Outstanding!
This is Alive! It is fun, it is sassy, it is bold. It is Jazz Baby. Well done.
This shows the difference between READING music and PLAYING music. Who cares if it's not technically brilliant. If I wanted technically brilliant I'd listen to midi. This is what music really is. Best rendition of Rhapsody in Blue I've ever heard.
Magnificent. Brilliant. Oh my heart.
écouter fermer les yeux, tout simplement merveilleux !!!
et pour moi des larmes d'émotion les instruments vous parlent.
à écouter à tout moment de la journée c'est extraordinaire!!! quel orchestre (du miel)
Depuis la ville Cutral-Có (Argentine) espectaculaire.
I think it's really cool when people, like Herbie Hancock, step outside of their comfort zone and do something like this. Very nice!
He started his career as a classical pianist performing with symphonies in Chicago and Boston as a child. He stepped out of his comfort zone in his formative years when he ventured into jazz and synth playing although he QUICKLY found comfort with that too lol
I have herd this Rhapsody too many times to count, however I never had so much fun listening to the pianist's arrangement as I did hearing this pianist for the first time. I absolutely loved this arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue better than any I've heard before including George Gershwin himself!
My second cousin Kari shared this video with her son, my 3rd cousin, 5 year old Jack, Jack liked the applauding..
Os solos do Hancock são de iluminar o coração e a condução do Dudamel é muito precisa.Adoro a obra e mais ainda com esta gravação.
Super, re-contra, multi, absolutamente fascinante e increíble!!!!! La mejor Rhapsody in Blue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Enjoyed every moment, every second, every NOTE of this immortal masterpiece.
Jazz&classical at it"s best.
What an awesome clarinet intro!!!!!!!!!! I've never heard that much sass from a white lady!
have a look at this for a sassy clarinet performance ua-cam.com/video/bK8jihRMFWw/v-deo.html
Me fascina ! Felicidades !!! Vives el sentimiento de la música !!!¡Dudamel
Après le final, à quasiment trois heures du matin, devant l'écran de mon Imac, je me suis surpris à applaudir à tout rompre, comme si j'étais dans le public. Magnifique interprétation de la part de Herbie Hancock du chef Dudamel et bien entendu de l'orchestre, le Los Angeles Philharmonic.
What a stellar performance. Just about note perfect. More, please.
No hay comentarios si dirige Dudamel: es garantía de extraordinado, que termina fantástico y apoteósico con Sr. Hancock al piano que hasta hoy, no había tenido el placer de escuchar tan original versión ni de conocer. Me pregunto ¿cual habría sido el coemntario de Gershwin si hbiera escuchado esta versión? Genial.
Spectacular!
merveilleuse clarinetiste !
That intro gave me chills! Great Mme. Zukovsky on clarinet!
This is one of the few times (Bernstein was one) that I here the Rapsody in Blue as a classical piece instead of a pop music feature.
You should listen to Yuja Wang, Eldar Djangirov too.
Maravilhoso ! Rapsody in blue, obra prima de George Ggershwin com o jazista Herbie Hancock ao piano, sob a batuta do venezuelano Dudamel. Imperdível.
Right. this is what I want from music. Bravo!!!!!!!
Gershwin was and is an underrated composer. He combines so many different elements in this piece. I especially like the Jewish Russian influence you can hear now and then.
Perfect, it sounds beautiful!!!
that clarinetist, super
The first song a person should play when stepping outside for a city stroll!
Una extraordinaria versión con todo el sabor genuino que solo Hancock podria darle... y Dudamel, como uno de los mas destacados directores actuales ... extraordinarios.¡¡¡
Exciting and Splendid!!!
Increible !!! Mucho talento en estos maestros
Pura maravilha!👋👋👋👋👋
Lol anyone who thinks this is bad for technical over musical reasons should stop calling themselves a musician at all. Incredible performance of this piece. The best I’ve ever seen.
I wish all my life to assist to such a concert , excuse my french
Das ist fantastisch!))
BRAVO, BRAVO!!! Maravilhoso o conjunto da obra!!! Obrigado!!
Dudamel's hair is relatively calm in this performance. It's unusual
this performance was so good that the first chair violin had to get up out of his seat and shake herbie's hand!
Absolutely enjoyable rendition and take on Rhapsody in Blue!
Por eso es que Dudamel es el mejor espera el momento preciso la entrada la cual aprovecha para imprimir fuerza a la orquesta toda una atracción este maestro!!!
SIMPLEMENTE MARAVILLOSO...
thank you so much for the video, this is amazing
je ne pense pas qu'il puisse exister une meilleure interprétation de cette oeuvre. C'est somptueux. L'intro à la clarinette est juste parfaite... Je pense que le pianiste est susceptible de faire une belle carrière :-). Des fois j'aimerais être un piano
Hermosos todos, Dudamel lleva a Venezuela a lo alto... espectacular!
demasiado, espectacular, la interpretación virtuosa de Hancock, y la introducción del clarinete, ademas del tripeo del director (dudamel), durante toda la interpretación, un gran toque venezolano para la dirección orquestal.
Gershwin say : yes the piano is right is this feeling !
I noticed many imperfections, but also that this version swings more than most. It has gusto which I rarely found in other renderings, Its rythmical approach is jazzy, verging occasionaly on ragtime and why not, indeed?
Now, Paul, if you know of versions with as much swing and groove and even better technical achievements, do point me towards them, please.
If not, I'll stick to this one, despite its failings, because, in my humble opinion, the qualities overcome the weaknesses.
As a non english-speaker, "Christ on toast" is litteraly the best expression ever
Obra genial,arranjo incomparável.
Hoy me di un verdadero banquete con la interpretación orquestal Rapsodia en Azul,
Por primera vez se juntaron Gershwin en alguna oportunidad considerado como un compositor con otro estilo, a mi admirado barquisimetano Gustavo Dudamel y al
pianista Hancock un pianista capaz de interpretar difíciles creaciones clásicas e
igualmente musica popular, especialmente el Jaz...
Extraordinary rendering.
We have a real treasure in Dudamel, not to mention Herbie, not to mention the LA Phil.
Brilliant!!! exceptional!!
Simplesmente Magnífico!
Obrigada! !Beleza de escolha. .
Very Cool!!
Excelente!!!
No me cansa...
because he's awesome...
Já era hora de sentirmos toda a latinidade presente na interpretação de Dudamel, a percorrer todo o mundo, ele deixa o intérprete totalmente a vontade para exercer o seus rubatos, com certeza Dudamel situa-se nos antípodas do amadorismo!!!!!!
TODAS SON BONITAS.
HERMOSO!
beautiful!
I do agree with The Mikey Trumpet....
Espectacular.¡¡
Espectacular
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