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My former father-in-law was a 1st violinist with the Cincinnati Symphony. He said the entire orchestra used to love when Victor came to town. Victor would do a rehearsal with them. Nobody ever missed those days if the could possibly help it because he was just as funny with them in rehearsal as he was later during the performance. He also said Victor did not rehearse the entirety of his act so that the musicians reactions would all be genuine when he did or said something that was ad-lobbed or at least not part of the rehearsal. He wanted the musicians to enjoy the show as much or more than the audience. The last thing he said about Victor is that he was the only guest that everyone in the orchestra gave a true ovation to. Others were applauded out of politeness, while Victor received sustained applause from the musicians that was unmatched.
@@aSipOfHemlocktea Current thought is that thumbs up actually meant to kill the defeated gladiator. It was meant as "Okay, give the crowd what they want".
My sympathy is with the wind players....at least while they are laughing, the strings get more vibrato but it’s impossible to play a wind instrument when you’ve got the giggles. He was such a funny talented man and it was a privilege to see him live in concert...well I think it was a concert!!! Haha!!
@Susan Willy "He was such a funny talented man and it was a privilege to see him live in concert...well I think it was a concert!!! Haha!!" By Jove you made me chuckle with that, Susan:)
As a trumpet player whom had the same concert teacher for all my time through highschool who was the biggest comedian, I can really attest that there is no more deafening sound in symphony practice than when a wind player laughs while their lips are still on the mouthpiece.
I was stage manager when he visited our college campus. Every portion of his evening was tightly scripted, and it was quickly apparent he'd done this act thousands of times before. But I found him to be charming, delightful, and full of a simple fun of performing. His rehearsal with the symphony was playful. And when he broke script--and yes he broke script that night!--he did so to make fun of me and my crew and the contortions we had to do to run our ancient light board. A fun night!
Yes. I recall first seeing him on our black and white tv. Mum, a Londoner, already had seen him life. But the act palled a little eventually tho still very clever. Tv was the death of many music hall acts. As Dad said if you only saw an act once a year it didnt pall but unchanging acts couldnt cope with being on tv more often.
Being a true professional as a musician is being able to play a complicated piece of music while Victor Borge is clowning around on the podium--and keeping a straight face at the same time!
One of his funniest bits. Of course, they were all funny. And personally, I always hated using that type of music stand and the first time I saw him use it that way I almost fell out of my chair.
We had one for my daughter for practicing her violin. She no longer plays and I had it in the donation bag, but my sister said that her son wanted one because the bigger, heavier music stand was too big for his dorm.
I have to work in 3 hours yet instead of sleeping I have spent the last 3 hours giggling at Victor Borge clips. I may need to reevaluate my decision, but not until this video ends at least!
I mean, the suicide “joke” in this one would now be considered bad taste. It was then, too, but because of the “humor” of the whole situation, it was overlooked quickly.
@@dahmainahgaimah2913 I think it’s not suicide now that I look again, but more like a “you suck, get off my stage” and then he is “shot” because of his bad performance. I think that’s why he brings him back out at the end to be like “see? Everything’s ok”
Victor performed at SDSU not long before he passed. He was 80 I think. He did this routine and a page blew off the stage 5 feet below. He looked at it, looked up and everyone cracked up. He then sprly hopped of the stage, picked up the page and hopped 5 feet up back on stage. At 80! Everyone gasped in disbelief followed by a thunderous roar of applause. I still have an early 78 album with his classic Phonetic Punctuation inherited from my dad. Precious!
My late father loved this man, and I could never understand why. Now as a man myself, looking back at this performance, I weep. Not just because he is so funny, but because I can see my fathers sense of humour writ large on screen. I miss you, Dad, I love you and I’m sorry for all the years we wasted…
I feel you. My father (who also sadly passed away) had also shown me Victor Borge’s brilliant work too since he really liked his work and sense of humor too. Now, I find him to be one of the best musicians and comedians of all time. I love Borge’s work on a creative standpoint, a hilarious standpoint and a personal standpoint because of the impact he had on my dad. I still miss my father everyday and I would like to spend more time with him again. Gracias, Papi. Yo te amo. ;_;
Borge also reminds me of my.father, sadly he was not a good man. I am glad that his anger and abuse didn't leave me cold too this amazing and talented comedian
I grew up hearing Victor Borge - my parents were huge fans! I remember watching my father with tears rolling down his cheeks from laughing so much; great memories 😀
Don't feel too sorry for what was lost. Any life is too big for just one lifetime. There's just no way we can always be a part of even one person's life. It's just too much...let alone always being a part of everyone's lives. Regretting the moments we miss out on is just going to hurt you more in the end. Simply be glad for the moments you get with anyone, and remember that someone else missed a lot with you, too. We get what we get, and we should cherish that, rather than regret what we didn't get.
Having seen his performances on the tele, over the years, even if I have seen the program before, my family would laugh ourselves silly. When he would play "The Blue Danube" backwards, turn the sheets over and then play it properly, he was one of a kind. The world is a lesser place without him. He brought joy to all, through music. Thank you Sir.
There has never been anyone like Victor Borge. Every antic he did was clever, unexpected, and caught us off guard. A true genius and funnyman from an unlikely background. I am glad there are films and videos of him because it saddens me that he is no longer with us. However, his uniquely ridiculous and highly intellectual humor will live on to surprise many generations to come.
I could not agree with you more. He was a treasure and provided so many with good, clean comedy. My mom watched him. I watched him and my kids saw him on VHS. Appealing to all ages.
Appreciate this comment is from 2 years ago, but which films are about this man, because I absolutely want to watch them and appreciate this legend for all his talent! Music and comedy just works, and someone this talented at it I just need to find out about!
Victor Borge got his start as a concert pianist in his native Denmark. During World War II, his country was occupied by Nazi Germany. Borge would interrupt his concerts to tell anti-Nazi jokes. Obviously the Nazis did not appreciate his humor, so he had to flee. My memories of Borge go back to his TV appearances in the early 1960's. His humor was not complicated. It just worked. Does anyone else remember his routine where he read a book out loud, verbalizing the punctuation marks?
I don't remember all the details but I can picture him making a period and exclamation points etc. I think he made a sound by biting his lip and blowing air through his teeth. I was very young.
@@bigredc222 We were all very young! 🤣 But I do hope someone with a clip of Borge doing one of his "readings" posts it. It was pretty funny. He also made gestures with his hands, if you remember.
He is surprised when the orchestra takes on a life of its own .. Playing without his commands .. And it seems like he is always getting little electric shocks😂😂😂😂😂😂❤
Victor was to classical music what the Harlem Globetrotters are to basketball. Such a singular talent, and a kind of musical comedy we don't see hardly enough of in the world.
This conductor, Mr. Borge, is about the cutest elderly gent I've ever witnessed. Must have truly enjoyed his work and playing into the 'forgetful, senile old man' bit. I imagine working with him was probably a great bit of fun, so long as he was actually fun and not overly controlling. Looks like this was all really well planned and that even the musicians enjoyed it. So that's wonderful. I'd have been in my mid-teens when he was doing this, and I would have enjoyed every bit of this.
I had the privilege of seeing Victor in concert at the Westbury Music Fair back in the mid 1990's with my wife. He was a riot, everyone in the audience having a great time. Oh, does anyone watching this really believe that even needed the sheet music at all? And don't forget what this song is most famous for: "Beep! Beep!" The Road Runner cartoons.
I got to meet him in Ft Worth as a kid in the 90s. I don't really remember but my mom told me that when we were in line I was sitting in the buggy talking to someone in line behind us. My mom said she turned to see my showing off the candy she got me to Victor Borge. She said he was a wonderfully sweet man❤️
Victor is the best example that men can become old as a stone but always be a little boy😍his way of humor is so pure and lovely that everyone needs to laugh 😍😂and a big applause for the orchestra, that's what I call professionals. It's so sweet that this man was able to make everyone laugh😍😍a great entertainer😍😍
@@opinionday0079 You people are easy to please, hm? It's a stick. Nothing more. You can scratch your back with it. Or pick your nose, or shove it up your backside, whatever.
Earlier on, the bit was to send the concertmaster off and then he would go get the last chair 2nd violin to replace him. That didn’t always sit well with people, so he toned it down to what’s in this video, with everyone moving up one stand. Still funny.
That last bit when the orchestra have to hold the note until he finds how to end it xD When I was rehearsing (cello) the conductor once did the same with me until the second violins got the tune right xD
A British alternative "comedian" once said that if you're not offending someone you're not doing your job. Victor Borge was proof that comedy needn't be about offending or trashing someone's reputation, it's simply about making people laugh.
I mean, no matter what you do, *someone* is going to be offended. I'm sure there are some stuck-up classical music types who think this performance was garbage. The trick is to do things because it's funny, and will make people laugh, not to do something just because someone will get offended at it. Some modern comedians get it twisted and think that being a dickbag who makes degrading jokes about others that only shitty people laugh at is the right way to go about comedy just because other people get upset about it. Don't be afraid of offending people, but don't think that if you do, it makes you funny.
@@Palgrave I think I disagree here. Really stuck-up musicians may not like this and find it un-funny, but there's nothing there which is actually offensive to them or insults them.
@@RobinLSL If people didn't get overly aggrieved about things that weren"t actually offensive but were merely perceived as being insulting there wouldn't have been a need for the original comment in the first place ☝️
Such a bloody shame, no one else like him, he came and was gone, taking with him a helluva sense of humor and amazing awareness. Pity, there aren't at least one or two more like him.
I'll check out Vinheteiro. His "How To Make A Woman Smile" was amusing, though not of Borge's caliber. Though that's the only one I've seen yet. Andre Rieu looks interesting, but strictly for the music as I didn't see anything funny in the couple of vids that I spot checked.
Saw him in Salzburg in 80, and he played concertos before the comedy show with perfection. Phylys Diller performed without any jokes, purely as a pianist, and wasn't introduced till she was finished...the ovation was incredible.
A few things to say here. As a musician it is wonderful to see his entire schtick is around the absurd parts of being a professional musician. And the musicians love him for it. You can see it in their faces. Secondly there are moments like when he peers under the music stand so he can actually see the orchestra thru all those sheets you can see on his face a truly kind and loving human being. And finally, he obviously loves a pretty lady. One of humanity's finest.
When you manage to create such comedy out of such an already complex set of rules like the ones in classic music and still make them even more complex and funny, you undeniably show how genius you are.
I have always marveled at Mr. Borge's uncanny ability as a pianist, sometimes even playing a piece BACKWARDS....now that I myself am a budding pianist I appreciate his musicianship and versatility all the more....AND he made people laugh at the same time! The world lost a virtuoso, may he rest in peace
I was only two years old when this was done, so I'm disappointed that I never got to see this when he was around. To be so funny while looking so incompetent while it's actually a so incredibly choreographed is true genius!! Not to mention the wonderful cast of players who worked with him. They all deserve a round of applause!! A true legend. Rest in peace, Victor. May even the gods laugh with you!!🤣
Thank you for sharing this gem. I loved watching Mr. Borge when I was young, and I still love watching him. Only difference, was the show was live on tv when I was young.
I loved him as a child….I was mesmerized by his incredible talent, blended with humor and often the deadpan expression on his face. Finding this video has made my evening. Thank you. 🎶❤️🎶
Wow, that was absolutely hilarious! The music stand bit I thought was especially good; anyone who has had experience playing with one of those stands would probably agree that they can be just the worst.
My mother was a second violin in the Sioux City (Iowa) Symphony and got to play for him once. He came in on a rope like Tarzan. At one point in the performance, his piano exploded.
How can i be living without know about Victor Borge all those years of my life... Love for comedy, love for classical music. Thank you for make my life better!!!
I did get to see him live in concert. It was truly great. His talent was wonderful as a musician and a comedian. One of the highlights of my life. Thank you for sharing this gem. ❤️
É importante dar vida a música clássica, não apenas com as notas , mas também com a interpretação dos músicos e maestro ! Parabéns pelo trabalho vigoroso !
That's the closest we'll get to a real life Bugs Bunny conducting...
Truly!
The oboe theme was used in the post-Chuck Jones Looney Toons orchestrations.
I got the 666th like 😈😈
Or mr.bean
I was just thinking that!!
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My former father-in-law was a 1st violinist with the Cincinnati Symphony. He said the entire orchestra used to love when Victor came to town. Victor would do a rehearsal with them. Nobody ever missed those days if the could possibly help it because he was just as funny with them in rehearsal as he was later during the performance. He also said Victor did not rehearse the entirety of his act so that the musicians reactions would all be genuine when he did or said something that was ad-lobbed or at least not part of the rehearsal. He wanted the musicians to enjoy the show as much or more than the audience. The last thing he said about Victor is that he was the only guest that everyone in the orchestra gave a true ovation to. Others were applauded out of politeness, while Victor received sustained applause from the musicians that was unmatched.
What's ad-lobbed mean?
@@mwilliamshs typo for ad-libbed. Like made up on the spot.
@@autorobot8240 Although with the way Victor tossed the sheet music, it works either way! 😊
Its when something is lobbed at you and you were not expecting it.🥁
@@kevinkirkland8762 haha fair enough!
"How did you become first violin?"
"The previous one failed the conductor for the last time"
I was just thinking that.. That is one hell of a story on how you moved up a chair lol
"And he was shot in backstage...."
Was he put down or was he depressed and...?😳😂
Lmao that was dark and I'm here for it.
@@aSipOfHemlocktea Current thought is that thumbs up actually meant to kill the defeated gladiator. It was meant as "Okay, give the crowd what they want".
My sympathy is with the wind players....at least while they are laughing, the strings get more vibrato but it’s impossible to play a wind instrument when you’ve got the giggles. He was such a funny talented man and it was a privilege to see him live in concert...well I think it was a concert!!! Haha!!
@Susan Willy
"He was such a funny talented man and it was a privilege to see him live in concert...well I think it was a concert!!! Haha!!"
By Jove you made me chuckle with that, Susan:)
As a trumpet player whom had the same concert teacher for all my time through highschool who was the biggest comedian, I can really attest that there is no more deafening sound in symphony practice than when a wind player laughs while their lips are still on the mouthpiece.
What about the violinist that was shot?
You know the brass would have the same problem. But I agree that'd be awfully hard on the flute section in particular. LOL
@@johndoe-oo2gq he got better...
I was stage manager when he visited our college campus. Every portion of his evening was tightly scripted, and it was quickly apparent he'd done this act thousands of times before. But I found him to be charming, delightful, and full of a simple fun of performing. His rehearsal with the symphony was playful. And when he broke script--and yes he broke script that night!--he did so to make fun of me and my crew and the contortions we had to do to run our ancient light board. A fun night!
Fun anecdote, thanks for the share! 😄
Wonderful story! Thank you!
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
Yes. I recall first seeing him on our black and white tv. Mum, a Londoner, already had seen him life.
But the act palled a little eventually tho still very clever.
Tv was the death of many music hall acts. As Dad said if you only saw an act once a year it didnt pall but unchanging acts couldnt cope with being on tv more often.
Im glad that u not mad at it ❤😂
When you can laugh at a man sorting through music sheets saying nothing that’s pure genius…
The mister Bean of music
He was BRILLIANT. HE STILL MAKES ME LAUGH AND I MISS HIM
Being a true professional as a musician is being able to play a complicated piece of music while Victor Borge is clowning around on the podium--and keeping a straight face at the same time!
One of his funniest bits. Of course, they were all funny. And personally, I always hated using that type of music stand and the first time I saw him use it that way I almost fell out of my chair.
That stand is the worst. Using it outside during a windy day is even worse
Or when you need it to hold anything more than one sheet of music.
I like how they got stuck at the end playing the end note continuously until he found the ending note.😂
We had one for my daughter for practicing her violin. She no longer plays and I had it in the donation bag, but my sister said that her son wanted one because the bigger, heavier music stand was too big for his dorm.
You may need a new chair that offers more space.
That BANG, followed by the violinists moving up a chair.
Just what we need ....grand innocent laughter , the world needs this kind of humour.
A violinist was shot for this…😂
I have to work in 3 hours yet instead of sleeping I have spent the last 3 hours giggling at Victor Borge clips. I may need to reevaluate my decision, but not until this video ends at least!
How was work?
What evaluation did you reach?
Its the best decision which you will never regret!
Mr. Borge was one of the funniest people ever to grace the piano and the stage. Sure do miss his kind of good, clean humor in the 21st century.
@ bj
borge was indeed splendid, but as for the whole "grace the piano and the stage" angle, he was very much 2nd fiddle to Liberace. Be fair now.
Try drybar comedy completely clean no cursing aloud :)
I mean, the suicide “joke” in this one would now be considered bad taste. It was then, too, but because of the “humor” of the whole situation, it was overlooked quickly.
@@dahmainahgaimah2913 I think it’s not suicide now that I look again, but more like a “you suck, get off my stage” and then he is “shot” because of his bad performance. I think that’s why he brings him back out at the end to be like “see? Everything’s ok”
Absolutely!
Victor performed at SDSU not long before he passed. He was 80 I think. He did this routine and a page blew off the stage 5 feet below. He looked at it, looked up and everyone cracked up. He then sprly hopped of the stage, picked up the page and hopped 5 feet up back on stage. At 80! Everyone gasped in disbelief followed by a thunderous roar of applause. I still have an early 78 album with his classic Phonetic Punctuation inherited from my dad. Precious!
That is the best use of those wire stands I’ve ever seen - sticking the music through the wires! They surely can’t hold actual music to play.
My late father loved this man, and I could never understand why.
Now as a man myself, looking back at this performance, I weep. Not just because he is so funny, but because I can see my fathers sense of humour writ large on screen.
I miss you, Dad, I love you and I’m sorry for all the years we wasted…
I feel you. My father (who also sadly passed away) had also shown me Victor Borge’s brilliant work too since he really liked his work and sense of humor too. Now, I find him to be one of the best musicians and comedians of all time. I love Borge’s work on a creative standpoint, a hilarious standpoint and a personal standpoint because of the impact he had on my dad.
I still miss my father everyday and I would like to spend more time with him again.
Gracias, Papi. Yo te amo. ;_;
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Borge also reminds me of my.father, sadly he was not a good man. I am glad that his anger and abuse didn't leave me cold too this amazing and talented comedian
I grew up hearing Victor Borge - my parents were huge fans! I remember watching my father with tears rolling down his cheeks from laughing so much; great memories 😀
Don't feel too sorry for what was lost.
Any life is too big for just one lifetime. There's just no way we can always be a part of even one person's life. It's just too much...let alone always being a part of everyone's lives. Regretting the moments we miss out on is just going to hurt you more in the end.
Simply be glad for the moments you get with anyone, and remember that someone else missed a lot with you, too. We get what we get, and we should cherish that, rather than regret what we didn't get.
Victor Borge was as talented a comedian as he was a musician. Once in a life time event.
He's like the Robin Williams of music! A genius, and from what I understand a wonderful person to work with
🎯😍
Having seen his performances on the tele, over the years, even if I have seen the program before, my family would laugh ourselves silly. When he would play "The Blue Danube" backwards, turn the sheets over and then play it properly, he was one of a kind. The world is a lesser place without him. He brought joy to all, through music. Thank you Sir.
There has never been anyone like Victor Borge. Every antic he did was clever, unexpected, and caught us off guard. A true genius and funnyman from an unlikely background. I am glad there are films and videos of him because it saddens me that he is no longer with us. However, his uniquely ridiculous and highly intellectual humor will live on to surprise many generations to come.
It's profoundly sad we'll never get to see Victor Borge and Bill Bailey perform together. That would have been epically hilarious!
I could not agree with you more. He was a treasure and provided so many with good, clean comedy. My mom watched him. I watched him and my kids saw him on VHS. Appealing to all ages.
@@GailGrandel Yes! I loved him when I was a kid. So glad to see this in my recommendations.
Appreciate this comment is from 2 years ago, but which films are about this man, because I absolutely want to watch them and appreciate this legend for all his talent! Music and comedy just works, and someone this talented at it I just need to find out about!
Victor Borge got his start as a concert pianist in his native Denmark. During World War II, his country was occupied by Nazi Germany. Borge would interrupt his concerts to tell anti-Nazi jokes. Obviously the Nazis did not appreciate his humor, so he had to flee.
My memories of Borge go back to his TV appearances in the early 1960's. His humor was not complicated. It just worked. Does anyone else remember his routine where he read a book out loud, verbalizing the punctuation marks?
I don't remember all the details but I can picture him making a period and exclamation points etc.
I think he made a sound by biting his lip and blowing air through his teeth.
I was very young.
@@bigredc222 We were all very young! 🤣 But I do hope someone with a clip of Borge doing one of his "readings" posts it. It was pretty funny. He also made gestures with his hands, if you remember.
@@MFPhoto1 Oh yea, he was writing in the air.
@@bigredc222 He was writing the punctuation marks. The semicolon, phhtt poot, was especially funny!
Yes! he called the bit "phonetic punctuation". One of my favourites, along with " inflationary language".
He is surprised when the orchestra takes on a life of its own .. Playing without his commands .. And it seems like he is always getting little electric shocks😂😂😂😂😂😂❤
Victor was to classical music what the Harlem Globetrotters are to basketball. Such a singular talent, and a kind of musical comedy we don't see hardly enough of in the world.
forget modern music, we need more classical music with this level of charm and comedy!
Hear hear!!
I've always loved Victor Borge. What an outstanding musician and comedian. Sadly missed, the world is a much more sombre place.
He loved music, he loved people, he loved conducting as much as we loved watching and playing for him
This conductor, Mr. Borge, is about the cutest elderly gent I've ever witnessed. Must have truly enjoyed his work and playing into the 'forgetful, senile old man' bit. I imagine working with him was probably a great bit of fun, so long as he was actually fun and not overly controlling. Looks like this was all really well planned and that even the musicians enjoyed it. So that's wonderful.
I'd have been in my mid-teens when he was doing this, and I would have enjoyed every bit of this.
You should watch him read a book! Genius. He is missed.
@@tullochmacdonald4245 ANOTHER grandpa thing that he could do to reveal his silly brilliance.
I had the privilege of seeing Victor in concert at the Westbury Music Fair back in the mid 1990's with my wife. He was a riot, everyone in the audience having a great time.
Oh, does anyone watching this really believe that even needed the sheet music at all?
And don't forget what this song is most famous for: "Beep! Beep!" The Road Runner cartoons.
This man was a genius. He was clever, funny and culd play.
I got to meet him in Ft Worth as a kid in the 90s. I don't really remember but my mom told me that when we were in line I was sitting in the buggy talking to someone in line behind us. My mom said she turned to see my showing off the candy she got me to Victor Borge. She said he was a wonderfully sweet man❤️
I saw him in concert I'm Fort Worth in the '90s as well. One of my first concerts on fact
Victor is the best example that men can become old as a stone but always be a little boy😍his way of humor is so pure and lovely that everyone needs to laugh 😍😂and a big applause for the orchestra, that's what I call professionals. It's so sweet that this man was able to make everyone laugh😍😍a great entertainer😍😍
When I visited New York I was impressed by the cultural devotion everyone showed up just for a high class Musician Unique and 🌟 Beloved❤😅MAN.
Does he not have one of the most warm smiles of all time?
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
Another grand performance from one of the best entertainers and showmen EVER.
THANKS
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
A man who truly made music fun for everyone. He spread his love for music to those who probably wouldn't have enjoyed it.
When he used his baton to scratch his back. Hilarious.
I have never seen anything like it in my life definitely the funniest thing I've ever seen ever ever
@@opinionday0079 You people are easy to please, hm? It's a stick. Nothing more. You can scratch your back with it. Or pick your nose, or shove it up your backside, whatever.
@@joetheplumber8884 Who pissed in your crib?
@@Alex_Hernandez999 Nobody. You are all simpletons. I bet you people laugh when someone says "poop" too.
@@joetheplumber8884 You came to the wrong place if you were looking for a deeply philosophical conversation, friend.
Incomparable! Memories of a truly great comedian and musician. Thanks. 🙂
This man is a LEGEND! He's so Un-traditional in a great way! :)
What a Flashback , I remember watching him as a kid and I would never miss a chance to see him on TV.
Earlier on, the bit was to send the concertmaster off and then he would go get the last chair 2nd violin to replace him. That didn’t always sit well with people, so he toned it down to what’s in this video, with everyone moving up one stand. Still funny.
This dude performed all this comedy while legitimately conducting an actual orchestra. Next level talented this dude
That last bit when the orchestra have to hold the note until he finds how to end it xD When I was rehearsing (cello) the conductor once did the same with me until the second violins got the tune right xD
A British alternative "comedian" once said that if you're not offending someone you're not doing your job. Victor Borge was proof that comedy needn't be about offending or trashing someone's reputation, it's simply about making people laugh.
But Borge in fact offend someone. Ortodoxian Musicians.
I mean, no matter what you do, *someone* is going to be offended. I'm sure there are some stuck-up classical music types who think this performance was garbage.
The trick is to do things because it's funny, and will make people laugh, not to do something just because someone will get offended at it. Some modern comedians get it twisted and think that being a dickbag who makes degrading jokes about others that only shitty people laugh at is the right way to go about comedy just because other people get upset about it.
Don't be afraid of offending people, but don't think that if you do, it makes you funny.
@@Palgrave I think I disagree here. Really stuck-up musicians may not like this and find it un-funny, but there's nothing there which is actually offensive to them or insults them.
@@RobinLSL If people didn't get overly aggrieved about things that weren"t actually offensive but were merely perceived as being insulting there wouldn't have been a need for the original comment in the first place ☝️
Damned straight, man -- you nailed it.
damn !!! youtube recommendations really bring up some real gold sometimes
Such a bloody shame, no one else like him, he came and was gone, taking with him a helluva sense of humor and amazing awareness.
Pity, there aren't at least one or two more like him.
Andre Rieu says hello
The closest I can think of is Bill Bailey, for musical comedy, although still very different to Victor!
It's nowhere close to the same thing, but "Lord" Hetiero (sp) provides a lot of entertainment for us plebes on YT.
@@aztec0112 you mean Vinheteiro ?
I'll check out Vinheteiro. His "How To Make A Woman Smile" was amusing, though not of Borge's caliber. Though that's the only one I've seen yet. Andre Rieu looks interesting, but strictly for the music as I didn't see anything funny in the couple of vids that I spot checked.
Victor Borge - the perfect mix of humour and beautiful music. ❤
Saw him in Salzburg in 80, and he played concertos before the comedy show with perfection. Phylys Diller performed without any jokes, purely as a pianist, and wasn't introduced till she was finished...the ovation was incredible.
A few things to say here. As a musician it is wonderful to see his entire schtick is around the absurd parts of being a professional musician. And the musicians love him for it. You can see it in their faces. Secondly there are moments like when he peers under the music stand so he can actually see the orchestra thru all those sheets you can see on his face a truly kind and loving human being.
And finally, he obviously loves a pretty lady. One of humanity's finest.
What a phenomenal performance! Definitely one of of the wittiest orchestral performances I have ever seen!
This guy was the best just brilliant
He was the greatest! Whenever he had a concert on danish tv OR swedish we would watch it.
When you manage to create such comedy out of such an already complex set of rules like the ones in classic music and still make them even more complex and funny, you undeniably show how genius you are.
This conductor maestro has written music history!
I don't watch much of orchestra. But I think I've ever seen an orchestra this cheerful before. It always looks like a very tensed situation
I have always marveled at Mr. Borge's uncanny ability as a pianist, sometimes even playing a piece BACKWARDS....now that I myself am a budding pianist I appreciate his musicianship and versatility all the more....AND he made people laugh at the same time! The world lost a virtuoso, may he rest in peace
It brought me to tears, when he had to leave. That was tooooooo hard.
ein wunderbares Beispiel das Klassische Musik nicht immer ernst sein muß
Merveilleux, tout ce que j’aime, il désacralise le côté pompeux de certains chefs d’orchestre qui se prennent pour des demi-dieu 👏👏👏👏👏👍❤️
Pardon des dieux
Des dieux sans majuscule mais des dieux 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏♥️
Brilliant comedian and music maestro!!
I was only two years old when this was done, so I'm disappointed that I never got to see this when he was around.
To be so funny while looking so incompetent while it's actually a so incredibly choreographed is true genius!! Not to mention the wonderful cast of players who worked with him. They all deserve a round of applause!!
A true legend. Rest in peace, Victor. May even the gods laugh with you!!🤣
I had the pleasure and honor of seeing him at a live performance. Definitely the best concert I’ve seen in 60 years.
I was today years old, when I finally got what the bang was.
Victor Borge, comical and musical genius. It is a bit odd that TwoSet has not really covered his videos...
Much as I love them, he's out of their league.
Of course not. If they fail, he’ll come back for them.
I'm literally crying with laughter
Me too I started laughing 2 hours ago and I Just Can't Stop
I really wish I had played this when I was in college. It looks like a lot of fun
He was such a treasure. I never get tired of watching his performances ❤️
Thank you for sharing this gem. I loved watching Mr. Borge when I was young, and I still love watching him. Only difference, was the show was live on tv when I was young.
Even as a kid I loved Victor Borges' performances, always.❣❣❣
Um GÊNIO 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
How did we get from there to here in such a short period of time? This man is a national treasure.
International, what we need now ❤️
Danish national treasure 🇩🇰
I loved him as a child….I was mesmerized by his incredible talent, blended with humor and often the deadpan expression on his face. Finding this video has made my evening. Thank you. 🎶❤️🎶
When you can do comedy on this level, and still expertly conduct an orchestra at the same time...THAT'S talent.
I have no clue why this was in my feed but I am far from disappointed!
Well done algorithm, have a cookie!
I love when even the musicians have fun on stage
Wow, that was absolutely hilarious! The music stand bit I thought was especially good; anyone who has had experience playing with one of those stands would probably agree that they can be just the worst.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
The level of Skill required from an Orchestra to pull this off is leaving me speechless....
Absoluteley amazing and funny as hell.
What a privilege it would have been to perform with Victor Borge!
this is amazing..
He really put the emphasis on comedians! Borge is an absolute legend in the classical community. Also I was brought here from World Animals
Nice!
My mother was a second violin in the Sioux City (Iowa) Symphony and got to play for him once. He came in on a rope like Tarzan. At one point in the performance, his piano exploded.
Timing is everything ☺️
Truer words never spoken.
I love how he trolls the entire auditorium so effortlessly
God I love Victor Borge! Wish I'd had the chance to see him live.
The orchestra's having much fun as Victor and the audience.
I enjoyed every second of it
One of my favorite 😍😍🎶🎵🎶🤣🤣🤣funny skit with Mr Borge !! I love him conducting this Orchestra and trying to find his music sheets 🎶🎶🎼🎼🎹🎹!
The dude is a legend
This man is why i have a love of classical music.
He’s like a live action Tom & Jerry 🥰. I love it!
How can i be living without know about Victor Borge all those years of my life... Love for comedy, love for classical music. Thank you for make my life better!!!
Me encanto!!❤️
Que bueno que la música es un lenguaje universal.
Y la mímica también.
Laughter is the shortest distance between people. --Victor Borge
And peoples! ♥️
His smile! ^_^ So warming, comforting grandpa smile.
Thank God he is recorded.
I did get to see him live in concert. It was truly great. His talent was wonderful as a musician and a comedian. One of the highlights of my life.
Thank you for sharing this gem. ❤️
hello Barbara how are you. I believe you are doing good😊
É importante dar vida a música clássica, não apenas com as notas , mas também com a interpretação dos músicos e maestro !
Parabéns pelo trabalho vigoroso !
I watch his videos everytime i come across them, even if I have seen them before. Always a way to find a smile. Such a cool person.
This ought be 2022 official anthem
Brilliant…as always
He is/was the Best
I feel blessed living in the same era as this genius! RIP Sir Borge.
He was a brilliant natural performer! Loved his sense of fun!
Is like watching Leslie Nielsen. God! This is REAL!