How to Conduct an Orchestra

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
  • We’ve all seen a conductor standing in front of an orchestra wielding a baton. All the baton waving might look random to the untrained eye, but there is meaning in every gesture. Gustavo Dudamel, the conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, shows us how he guides the musicians using his body and eye contact.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 234

  • @jacko8030
    @jacko8030 5 років тому +548

    That’s definitely the accent I expect from a conductor

  • @YaYa-lj8ln
    @YaYa-lj8ln 5 років тому +183

    I love how passionate he is. I hope I find a job like that someday.

  • @jilliandelrosario2847
    @jilliandelrosario2847 5 років тому +455

    i was lowkey expecting someone less famous for a guest... but GBS, HOW DID YOU ACQUIRE GUSTAVO DUDAMEL???

    • @kevinsteel7875
      @kevinsteel7875 2 роки тому +11

      They asked and he agreed

    • @raycox4139
      @raycox4139 Рік тому +3

      Keep in mind, he is a product of El Sistema, a Colombian music program for street kids.

  • @foreverplaceholder
    @foreverplaceholder 5 років тому +76

    How to Conduct an Orchestra.
    Me: With electricity running through the intruments?

    • @snqoqo
      @snqoqo 3 роки тому

      H8w weird, that piano's starting to dance and it turned purple!

  • @rachieyim
    @rachieyim 5 років тому +286

    Who wants two set violin to see this ?

    • @stoneminer4464
      @stoneminer4464 5 років тому +13

      ME. See if it's sAcRiLeGiOuS or not

    • @walnut5203
      @walnut5203 5 років тому +12

      If you can conduct slowly, you can conduct quickly

    • @stephenhu2000
      @stephenhu2000 5 років тому +5

      @@stoneminer4464 given that most of this video is dudamel and history, i'd say it's legit musically

    • @alexmcmunn9390
      @alexmcmunn9390 5 років тому +1

      No

    • @fredshoestrings4888
      @fredshoestrings4888 5 років тому

      Yes, was thinking this all the way through

  • @thepiemaster0933
    @thepiemaster0933 5 років тому +66

    The Great Big Story: as a musician myself (violin) bringing in Dudamal was a FANTASTIC thing to do and I really like how you brought him in. He is one of the greatest

    • @plastique45
      @plastique45 2 роки тому +1

      He's literally the worst conductor in the world.

  • @TheWizard45134
    @TheWizard45134 5 років тому +88

    RIP For those people who never had orchestra in their school.

    • @dad2827
      @dad2827 3 роки тому +3

      Rip me

    • @P0PG03S
      @P0PG03S 2 роки тому +1

      "I fear I might be writing a Requiem for myself."

  • @sageobrien6776
    @sageobrien6776 5 років тому +116

    As a conducting/composition student, I can say that this video is good, especially what with your conversation with gustavo dudamel, but you would need a whole video series to really go over conducting. The possibility's for conducting are infinite. (Great Big Story still did a good job though, so I'm not hating or anything.)

  • @chanyeols6thstewardessgirl684
    @chanyeols6thstewardessgirl684 5 років тому +86

    Whenever I see classical stuff on youtube, I always think of twoset

    • @timfrost2089
      @timfrost2089 5 років тому +4

      Why are you on UA-cam WHEN YOU COULD BE PRACTICING LIKE LING LING?!? Jk me too 😂

  • @MasonYTAoS
    @MasonYTAoS 5 років тому +255

    Who here is from an orchestra? No? Ok...

    • @timfrost2089
      @timfrost2089 5 років тому +9

      I gotchu brother. Cello is my way 👌

    • @MasonYTAoS
      @MasonYTAoS 5 років тому +8

      I play the violin myself

    • @ikhk5309
      @ikhk5309 5 років тому +2

      Tim Frost yes my dude
      first chair cellos unite

    • @Alex_Whatareyoudoing
      @Alex_Whatareyoudoing 5 років тому +1

      Well not orchestra but cathedral choir, we work with orchestras tho 😁 I feel every conductor has a totally different style and it’s like a horse you need to learn how they work

    • @samykenz
      @samykenz 5 років тому +3

      Play violin

  • @abramporras7877
    @abramporras7877 5 років тому +6

    The conductor is a beast he knows everybodys parts and lets you know when to get it in

  • @benhaushalter5067
    @benhaushalter5067 5 років тому +6

    Conducting so many instruments by yourself can be scary at first. I remember feeling like I was going to pass out, but now I love it.

  • @Virky404
    @Virky404 5 років тому +21

    i started waving my stick around and my furniture started floating.

  • @hakeem108
    @hakeem108 5 років тому +13

    Broooo they actually got Gustavo Dudamel to do this interview wtf

  • @diorynovis
    @diorynovis 5 років тому +24

    Add one more stick then you have chopsticks.

  • @raycox4139
    @raycox4139 Рік тому +3

    So, years ago I went to a conducting workshop (old band director here) and they told a story. To recognize music educators, the Chicago (maybe; large, major orchestra) invited high school band and orchestra conductors to lead the symphony. The program didn't last long because symphony musicians complained too much. It seems they liked the school conductors too much...

  • @Choungie
    @Choungie 5 років тому +3

    You picked the best conductor, I love you for that

  • @mike_chr_
    @mike_chr_ 5 років тому +4

    Got a Great Big Story ad. Nice.

  • @Tax_Collector01
    @Tax_Collector01 5 років тому +37

    Any (ex-)orchestra/band kids here? I played first violin, third row, outside chair.

    • @Andrew...00
      @Andrew...00 5 років тому

      viola, 5th desk, outside chair

    • @raychan3122
      @raychan3122 4 роки тому

      cello, 1st chair ;-)

  • @carolynbangun5879
    @carolynbangun5879 5 років тому +3

    Here is some things my orchestra teacher does;
    First, he pats his chest very quietly so we know the tempo
    He will (sometimes) lean a bit on his left for conducting
    He is a (sorta) shy teacher. So when making an announcement he doesn’t put the mic to loud
    He gives us a cell phone/food party even tho food is not aloud in orchestra

  • @me_is_hobo
    @me_is_hobo 3 роки тому +2

    I’m case you’re curious, these are the composers that appeared in this 0:24:
    Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Schubert, Mahler, STRAVINSKY

  • @sannekolind5523
    @sannekolind5523 5 років тому +10

    Sometimes it just looks like the conductor is having a seizure

    • @A3Kr0n
      @A3Kr0n 5 років тому +2

      It takes a very special person to stand in front of a bunch of people and wave a stick for a living.

  • @ランダムドイツ人
    @ランダムドイツ人 5 років тому +12

    If you can conduct slowly, you can conduct quickly

  • @richardwilliams473
    @richardwilliams473 2 роки тому +2

    I believe the conductor is the luckiest man in the world: To be that close and personal with all those professional musicians in front of him !!!

  • @me_is_hobo
    @me_is_hobo 3 роки тому +1

    0:27 I love how this video DID mention Stravinsky

  • @shhtha
    @shhtha 3 роки тому

    Gustavo seems like such a kind person

  • @HichigoShirosaki1
    @HichigoShirosaki1 2 роки тому +1

    Coordinating how loud certain groups of instruments sound, how fast they are, reining in one's that go out of sync, etc. It requires sone really good hearing and understanding how it needs to sound at any given point.

  • @Amonimus
    @Amonimus 4 роки тому

    Very passionate and dramatic speech. And doesn't answer the question at all.

  • @MunkyChunk
    @MunkyChunk 5 років тому +3

    I got a Great Big Story ad on this video 😂😂 *ADVERTISEMENT 1000*

  • @cyrus_p624
    @cyrus_p624 5 років тому +6

    "a new conductor has like 20 seconds to earn the whole orchestra's respect or they won't follow him at all and play on their own"
    (Or something like that)
    -Twoset violin

  • @ivannovotny4552
    @ivannovotny4552 5 років тому +4

    Educational and informative, I learned something today and thank you for it.

  • @SilkyC
    @SilkyC 4 роки тому +1

    I could watch a conductor wield his/her baton all day long. ALSO ya'll got Dudamel?!?!?! Amaaaaazing

  • @oranbrie
    @oranbrie 5 років тому +5

    i know dudamel as that crazy Dvorak New World Symphony conductor lol

  • @onelmedina1349
    @onelmedina1349 5 років тому +5

    I had the pleasure of being under his conduction. He is great , I love it .

  • @gawrrr7721
    @gawrrr7721 5 років тому +2

    I’ve played some of the pieces in the background. It gives me flashbacks from when the conductor was upset with the whole orchestra and flipped😣

  • @angjiapheng
    @angjiapheng 5 років тому +1

    I someday would like to have a video about conductor by showing comparison and difference of orchestra playing same music with and without conductor, as well as how conductor affects the outcome of a piece of music that looks the same on paper

  • @vitorkk328
    @vitorkk328 5 років тому +93

    Well, this maestro is good... But not as good as my boy Bugs Bunny!

  • @itsame_radey7240
    @itsame_radey7240 3 роки тому

    this is so inspirational

  • @Yj-zf5rd
    @Yj-zf5rd 5 років тому

    I just got a great big story ad while watching a great big story video

  • @bogdanchatsky6324
    @bogdanchatsky6324 5 років тому +1

    I really love the quality and montage of most of your video. You are truly outstanding channel on youtube, giving the knowledge in interesting manner, with style and individualistic approach. Thank you so much for your work!

  • @ethantamales
    @ethantamales 5 років тому +6

    classical musician here, im ready for the worst
    edit: this was fantastically done. for all the other videos on the internet that portay musicianship so trashily, this is easily the best ive seen. thank you

    • @franzliszt9799
      @franzliszt9799 4 роки тому

      What surprised me the most is that the fact that they got Dudamel for this video

  • @aisakataiga4880
    @aisakataiga4880 5 років тому +7

    Conductors are secretly wizards from hogwartz

  • @JonatasAdoM
    @JonatasAdoM 5 років тому +6

    Dudamel was at his prime when conducting the symphony of the new world to the pope

  • @Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access
    @Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access 5 років тому +6

    Welp, that's definitely me when I conduct an orcastra

  • @violenthipshaking
    @violenthipshaking 5 років тому +1

    In the Netherlands, we have a TV programme called Maestro, in which celebrities try to conduct an orchestra. In the first episodes, things turn out pretty bad.

  • @snaketown9352
    @snaketown9352 4 роки тому

    When Dudamel is in a video, I click on it and I watch it.

  • @wahaha858
    @wahaha858 5 років тому

    So they have a GBS ad in the beginning, the video itself as an ad, and an ad at the end. Ultimate gamer move.

  • @Swisscats88
    @Swisscats88 5 років тому +9

    Ling Ling can conduct an orchestra and play every instrument at the same time.

  • @podgie10
    @podgie10 5 років тому +143

    All i know that they just need to wand there hand like a fairy god parent....

  • @abhijeet_-xp3yx
    @abhijeet_-xp3yx 5 років тому +3

    Thanks,i will conduct an orchestra tomorrow 😃👍🏻

  • @violaisreallycool
    @violaisreallycool 5 років тому

    Love this video! Nice to see an orchestra related video on Great Big Story.

  • @SubscribersWithoutAnyVid-lt3vy
    @SubscribersWithoutAnyVid-lt3vy 5 років тому +7

    i thought this was a howtobasic video for a second

  • @bigjoe33
    @bigjoe33 5 років тому +3

    30th! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS MORE THAN MOST UA-cam INFO CHANNELS!

  • @burgernthemomrailer
    @burgernthemomrailer 5 років тому +1

    me: *accidentally stubs toe*
    also me: *FUCKING DIES OF GANGRENE BECAUSE MEDICINE WAS SHITE*

  • @De-ii1yq
    @De-ii1yq 5 років тому +2

    If u can conduct slowly you can conduct quickly

  • @bsgrannydied
    @bsgrannydied 4 роки тому +1

    Wow thank you, I am now a Conductor!

  • @zebobez2715
    @zebobez2715 5 років тому

    Aha wow you guys actually got to interview Gustavo Dudamel. Bravo.

  • @CryzVoid
    @CryzVoid 5 років тому

    i dead*** got a great big story ad on a great big story video

  • @chellez29
    @chellez29 4 роки тому

    I figured that! You have to work with your orchestra to get the sounds and the mood together! I would love to do this one day🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @baffffg3308
    @baffffg3308 5 років тому +1

    Yes

  • @autosalesrevival
    @autosalesrevival 4 роки тому

    An ad about great big story came before watching

  • @Twilights
    @Twilights 5 років тому

    I got a great big story ad before this

  • @prestigedoggy7624
    @prestigedoggy7624 5 років тому +1

    I personally play bass and violin just flexin really quickly

  • @lgbaloni
    @lgbaloni 5 років тому +4

    TwoSetters?

  • @cspersky
    @cspersky 5 років тому

    New comentator? Love it

  • @alyssaporter2057
    @alyssaporter2057 5 років тому +13

    How many band kids are here?

  • @caseygates2175
    @caseygates2175 5 років тому

    Great video! We just need to learn the difference between further and farther.

  • @spisee5445
    @spisee5445 5 років тому +1

    I just saw a Great Big Story add

  • @DbladeMedic
    @DbladeMedic 4 роки тому

    Now conduct dream theaters dance of eternity! Go!

  • @AnaHernandez-hl6yr
    @AnaHernandez-hl6yr 5 років тому

    A Venezuelan Maestro!!

  • @maestrojen944
    @maestrojen944 4 роки тому

    I conducted before it's so fun and humbling.

  • @zorrokitty5666
    @zorrokitty5666 5 років тому +3

    Cello gang where you at?

  • @London_miss234
    @London_miss234 5 років тому

    Very lovely!

  • @JuiceQuica
    @JuiceQuica 5 років тому

    I might meet Gustavo this season :)

  • @nazmulurrahmannazmul2681
    @nazmulurrahmannazmul2681 5 років тому +2

    Someone please name the background musics in this video.

  • @danielwalker2381
    @danielwalker2381 5 років тому +1

    *I didn’t see the channel name and thought it was a HowToBasic video*

  • @ats1029
    @ats1029 10 місяців тому

    The thing is that you get presentated as the Director and you get recognition by the work of others. Anyone who Knows about music could do that, it Doesnt seems a Difficult thing..

  • @bunebone
    @bunebone 3 роки тому

    Nice.

  • @oktavian_
    @oktavian_ 5 років тому +11

    What is the name of the song in the opening part of this video?

    • @tianhaoluo8417
      @tianhaoluo8417 5 років тому +2

      Beethoven's symphony no.9, second movement

    • @oktavian_
      @oktavian_ 5 років тому

      Tianhao Luo thank you so much 😊

    • @natekim8518
      @natekim8518 5 років тому +2

      A discount version of the Scherzo mvmt from Beethoven 9

    • @oktavian_
      @oktavian_ 5 років тому

      Nathan Kim thank you

    • @hiera1917
      @hiera1917 5 років тому +1

      *”song”*

  • @thegreatnexus4207
    @thegreatnexus4207 5 років тому

    Ohh Boyy.. Here Comes Those Ad's.

  • @timmallette1888
    @timmallette1888 5 років тому

    ♥️Dudamel

  • @anaiswatterson5733
    @anaiswatterson5733 5 років тому

    I just got your ad. The one with a prosthetic lego arm.

  • @darthjoneskrate4186
    @darthjoneskrate4186 5 років тому

    I just got a great big story ad

  • @pinecone27
    @pinecone27 5 років тому +1

    My life. I got a great big story ad on a great big story video.
    Edit Omg I got the add at the end of the video to UUXNCUCIIUNWCNHW

  • @hiera1917
    @hiera1917 5 років тому +3

    > masterpieces of western music
    > shows Stravinsky in the same slideshow as Bach

    • @torterrakart7249
      @torterrakart7249 5 років тому +3

      I don't see the problem

    • @hiera1917
      @hiera1917 5 років тому

      Torterra kart listen to his splattered ink on paper (commonly known as his work) and tell me again why you don’t see a problem

    • @lordspongebobofhousesquare1616
      @lordspongebobofhousesquare1616 4 роки тому

      @@hiera1917 are you one of those early music purists? stravinsky is good I like his pieces.

  • @whdstudios2441
    @whdstudios2441 5 років тому

    My Choral Conduction given from my former High School choir teacher
    My Orchestral Conduction given from The Internet

  • @starwarsxexocollab1393
    @starwarsxexocollab1393 5 років тому +1

    As a millennial, I give thanks to orchestra conductors who raised me with the best soundtracks of Disney ever.

    • @thysquid2157
      @thysquid2157 5 років тому +1

      You don’t need to be a millennial to appreciate Disney’s fine music!

  • @IziFiz
    @IziFiz 4 роки тому

    Playing Beethoven's Fifth Symphony Mvt. 4 in high school currently, and let me tell you without my conductor, we as a symphony orchestra would be screwed. xD

  • @tasyal7082
    @tasyal7082 5 років тому

    Awesomeeeee

  • @dwightaldous5740
    @dwightaldous5740 4 роки тому

    Where's my baton!?

  • @poeks
    @poeks 5 років тому

    I got your add on your own video

  • @kevinhockey6152
    @kevinhockey6152 5 років тому +2

    Bruh

  • @jamesbca8032
    @jamesbca8032 5 років тому

    Oh my gawd

  • @rowan454
    @rowan454 5 років тому

    My right hand normally gives the beat too

  • @DaPug2176
    @DaPug2176 5 років тому +1

    Hi

  • @hypercarspotters1227
    @hypercarspotters1227 5 років тому

    who else had a great big story ad?

  • @JishiChan
    @JishiChan 5 років тому

    THE DUUUUUDDDEEEE

  • @rxzon1209
    @rxzon1209 5 років тому

    I got a Great Big Story advertisement

  • @emilioooo9678
    @emilioooo9678 2 роки тому

    Whose idea was it to put the mozart vs salieri piece in the background?

  • @JonatasAdoM
    @JonatasAdoM 5 років тому +3

    1:47 That's no conductor, it's a human metronome.