They weren't planning to rehearse it at all, but squeezed in a run-through before the dress rehearsal while the Maestro was conveniently accosted outside the hall. A magnificent orchestra and organization that I'm lucky to work for!
Nah, for an orchestra like this it took closer to 15 mins. These are professional musicians who can sight read any piece of music and do a pretty decent job of it, and that's the expectation. Something as simple as Happy Birthday would be a cakewalk. They probably played it once or twice, and that was it.
The maestro went nuts (understandably so!) and his reaction, together with the piece itself (and the actions/antics of the concertmaster!), are priceless!
Wow! What a beautiful arrangement, both in song and in prank. But of course, the two stars were the conductor and the semi-conductor (pun intended). The conductor's reactions were priceless; I can practically hear his thoughts going "What is even happening?" and "Well, I'm out of a job now." The violinist who not only began the arrangement, then began to conduct it ( even using the baton when the maestro presented it to him mid-performance), and finally offering his violin only to take it away. Everything about it was hilarious and priceless!
I have no words. Thank you for posting. The love shared here is God-like and I wish it could be shared everywhere. Wow! Wow! Wow! Thank you for posting.
Omg.....where do I begin?!?!?!? The fantastic arrangement / presentation, the musicians somehow keeping this a secret from the Maestro.....and last (but not least) the joyous and grateful appreciation shown by the *MAESTRO!!!* This was so sweet it brought tears to my eyes!!! *BEAUTIFUL!!!!*
What a phenomenal and joyous prank! You know you're appreciated when the whole orchestra practices this as a gift to you :) I imagine he'll cherish that memory the rest of his life.
The love they had to practice and play that to perfection so beautiful...this is not just the regular happy birthday they learned to play in 4th grade, this is breath-taking!
i might have found my new favorite thing - surprise symphony happy birthday videos!
I'm on a binge
Same! And crying with the biggest smile while watching!
I agree❤
Me too 😂😂😂😂
It is so beautiful.
the brass entrance at 0:55 is actually sublime oml
I'm a simple man. I hear french horn + trombone unison; I upvote.
Damn imagine them practicing this for weeks, if not months, in secret just to give him a best bday present
trust me, with a good orchestra, good musicians, 15-20 minutes is more than ample for a short piece like this.
They weren't planning to rehearse it at all, but squeezed in a run-through before the dress rehearsal while the Maestro was conveniently accosted outside the hall. A magnificent orchestra and organization that I'm lucky to work for!
Nah, for an orchestra like this it took closer to 15 mins. These are professional musicians who can sight read any piece of music and do a pretty decent job of it, and that's the expectation. Something as simple as Happy Birthday would be a cakewalk. They probably played it once or twice, and that was it.
@@user-jg9rp5qf4g Exactly. Beside when you start out on an instrument of any kind, Happy Birthday is almost always one of your first songs
They could sight read it
here before it went viral :)
EY
Transcription Please Sir
same
Ooo!
Here before transcription video 😏
I love how the violinist starts conducting & then the actual conductor ends up giving him his baton
He is first chair.
@@catherined3791 concertmaster
The maestro went nuts (understandably so!) and his reaction, together with the piece itself (and the actions/antics of the concertmaster!), are priceless!
見てるこっちまで幸せな気持ちになります
ありがとう
So pure. That has to be the best reaction to one of these I've seen. And such a varied arrangement!
I also love at 1:02 where CM literally doesn't miss a beat as he grabs the baton mid-bar and swings it out into a perfect 3.
Wow! What a beautiful arrangement, both in song and in prank. But of course, the two stars were the conductor and the semi-conductor (pun intended). The conductor's reactions were priceless; I can practically hear his thoughts going "What is even happening?" and "Well, I'm out of a job now." The violinist who not only began the arrangement, then began to conduct it ( even using the baton when the maestro presented it to him mid-performance), and finally offering his violin only to take it away. Everything about it was hilarious and priceless!
“Semi-conductor” is comedy genius.
Happy Birthday, dear Maestro! It was wonderful to see this amazing surprise by your fabulous orchestra! You deserve it! Great job, Anton!
Yes, great job Anton!
I love how the audience started laughing right when they were playing happy birthday it was classic 😂😃
The first violin conducting, that was GREAT!!!!!😘😘😘
I have no words. Thank you for posting. The love shared here is God-like and I wish it could be shared everywhere. Wow! Wow! Wow! Thank you for posting.
I don't know why these videos are so wholesome but they really are...
The conductor is like "I haven't even started conducting. Why are you playing already?"
Это самое блистательное исполнение! Браво! ❤😂🎉
Всем любви и здоровья!
As a trombone player since 1986 I greatly appreciate this! Great job orchestra, great job!
It's such a beautiful moment when the maestro embraces it so visibly and creates lighthearted comedy with his quick thinking.
Best orchestral version of Happy Birthday ever!
That’s actually wholesome
This is one of the happiest videos on the UA-cam
That was a Fantastic concert! So much fun!! And a Happy Birthday Maestro!
It’s so beautiful to see dear grannies and grandpas in here playing music and enjoying :D
Happy Birthday 💐💐💐🎁🎁
Most high-effort yet wholesome prank ever
Omg.....where do I begin?!?!?!? The fantastic arrangement / presentation, the musicians somehow keeping this a secret from the Maestro.....and last (but not least) the joyous and grateful appreciation shown by the *MAESTRO!!!*
This was so sweet it brought tears to my eyes!!! *BEAUTIFUL!!!!*
보는 제 마음이 너무 예뻐지네요^^ 늦었지만 마에스트로 생일축하합니다!
That is one best grand happy birthday song I ever heard.
なんと粋な計らい！ こんなゴージャスなBDソングを聴いたのは初めてでした(^▽^)/
such a perfect performance, how has this not gone viral yet
Wow! They killed that piece! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
his reactions are so cute! definitely best birthday surprise!!
What a phenomenal and joyous prank! You know you're appreciated when the whole orchestra practices this as a gift to you :) I imagine he'll cherish that memory the rest of his life.
I love this moment lots 👏👏👏💝💝💝🎹🎼🎶🎵
I would absolutely love it if this ever happened on my birthday!! I love listening to Orchestra music.
I can't stop watching this!! Love, love, love it!!!🎶🎶
WHAT a wonderful way to say WE LOVE YOU
Great performance & happy birthday again to the maestro
The love they had to practice and play that to perfection so beautiful...this is not just the regular happy birthday they learned to play in 4th grade, this is breath-taking!
I love it when they serious music pros make people laugh! 🤗👍😁♥️
It doesnt take much to make someone feel appreciated!! These videos are amazing
He really was surprised! Love it!
This make my heart warm
That gotta be his best day ever
It's pure, it's kind. It's fun. Love this.
Pure Joy all around. Rare these days...
Thi is soooo nice and refreshing!
정말 오랜만에 어린 아이처럼 신나게 웃었어요!! 생일 축하드려요🎉🎉🎉
Great birthday song arrangement by composer Damon Lee!!!
FANTASTIC ARRANGEMENT of this iconic piece!!! Thank you for posting this video...much appreciated!!
What a wonderful orchestra！
Great member& great tune！
That's a musicianship！！
This is the most beautiful and amazing thing I have witness today ever!!!
Listening to this on my actual birthday! Thank you so much!! Loved the look of surprise and joy on the conductor’s face. Well done to all!!
Music is the best part of this world
日本では「粋」なサプライズとでも言うのでしょうか。
アレンジも素敵で聴き入ってしまいました。
i didn’t know this existed :) so happy to see my lincoln symphonic community and teachers killing it like always ❤
생일축하노래를 오케스트라로 들은 건 처음이에요. 와우!!! 너무 즐거운 무대였어요
Que lindo,me hubiese gustado estar ahi,soy de Chile,linda sorpresa,linda amistad.
That was the best version of this prank I've heard so far
This is the best Happy Birthday surprise version I have seen! Well done!
Such an amazing performance, well done.
This might be the best one of these I have seen.
정말 유쾌하고 감동적이네요❤
A really great idea!
That was so lovely! Put a smile on my face for the rest of the morning
Bel hommagei ,très ralentueux ,,merci .
This was fantastic
What a majestic arrangement!
BEAUTIFUL!
that was the greatest.
平和だな。そして、音楽って素敵だな。
This makes my heart warm, thank you!
Why the F*** do these make me cry lol. I love these so much.
What a wonderful tribute! Bravo
That was great!
С днём рождения, маэстро! Здоровья и творческих успехов!
Ahh this video makes me so happy❤
what a nice arrangement
なんて素晴らしいオーケストラ
This is amazing! Happy belated birthday Maestro!
Brilliant when he handed over the baton.
Lovely gesture !
i LOVE this video!!!
WAO〜✨😆 Wonderful‼︎
Congratulation maestro✨
Absolutely brilliant 😊
That guy really said "look at me I'm the composer now"
Oh I love humans so much
This was so cute !!!!
so so good love these vids
There are so many ways to show respect. Some involve hijacking a symphony. 😀
HE so happy, I happy
May SIR AD's SOUL REST IN PEACE.. 🙏🥇👍💐⚫
Absolutely priceless!
🍀BEAUTIFUL!!!🌹🐘BRAWISSISSISSIMO!!!🍀🍀 BRAWISSISSISSIMO🍀MAESTRI!!!🍀
it's so NICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE THE BUILD!!! 🧡👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That's so preciously AWESOME!
How brilliant was that 👌
What a spirit !
Это так прекрасно! Очень душевно!!!
Gonna cry 🥰