A Far Cry Performs Tchaikovsky's "Serenade for Strings" I. Pezzo in forma di Sonatina - from memory

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  • Опубліковано 18 лис 2024

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  • @prestonford9964
    @prestonford9964 5 років тому +19

    I find myself at a loss for words. I love music but am no musician, yet I can FEEL the extraordinary discipline and skill it took to perform this piece so sublimely. This is astounding. Bravo.

    • @afarcrymusic
      @afarcrymusic  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Preston! So happy you enjoyed it!

  • @cruzzosanchezzo9632
    @cruzzosanchezzo9632 5 років тому +27

    I honestly love this piece so much and this recording of it. Like it has become something that I'm basically listening to every waking moment right now

  • @alexandershaneyfelt4386
    @alexandershaneyfelt4386 3 роки тому +4

    I played this recording for my father at his death bed. Thank you.

  • @YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic
    @YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic 10 місяців тому +2

    As a player using printed music on a stand, there's always a slight disconnect between you and the actual musical intent. There's an immersion, a synthesis with the music that can only come from playing from memory. Having 20+ professional musicians on stage, all caught up in that "flow," is breathtaking. This must have been an exhilarating performance, especially for those in the first few rows!

  • @MikePulcinellaVideo
    @MikePulcinellaVideo Рік тому +5

    Instead of following a conductor, they are feeling each other. It makes a difference. Probably not as possible with works demanding a bigger orchestra but works really well here.

  • @celloval
    @celloval 2 роки тому +5

    That was amazing! Having performed this many times as a cellist, I know the piece well, but have never heard it played so beautifully. I love the memorized aspect… it is a lot of work and what a payoff!!! Love to you all!!!!

  • @davidbarbour2368
    @davidbarbour2368 Рік тому +2

    Wonderful! It all holds together in a great, unified statement. A far cry from sterile notes on the page.

  • @keyronkathryne290edulan8
    @keyronkathryne290edulan8 3 роки тому +8

    "YOUR DEATH WILL BE ART"
    STEFANO VALENTINI

  • @gabrieladryan5719
    @gabrieladryan5719 4 роки тому +7

    The best recording I've seen... so much energy!

  • @pzbrawl
    @pzbrawl 5 років тому +10

    This spectacular performance enchants me entirely, makes me smile beginning to end. Even makes me wish I lived in Boston.
    Here's hoping y'all keep on keepin' on till I can make it to Boston to hear AFC live!

    • @afarcrymusic
      @afarcrymusic  5 років тому +2

      Yes! Come to Boston - we would love to see you! :)

  • @christianeflamand9401
    @christianeflamand9401 2 роки тому +4

    Il n'y a pas de mot.....c'est merveilleux et je l'adore Tchaikovsky...

  • @DrPerea-wg7ik
    @DrPerea-wg7ik 4 роки тому +5

    This performance realizes the vision in my mind of this piece. Freedom from a "third-party" (conductor) and 2nd-hand information (sheet music) is the only way this can be done, as you have demonstrated. I am grateful for this powerful example - the highest level of music making - and the work it took to achieve this goal. Bravi tutti!

  • @Bratscher50
    @Bratscher50 8 років тому +9

    Fabulous! Soaring virtuosity, wonderfully shaped long lines, never heavyhanded, always lightness and motion to the conclusion of the line. It really breathes. The sound and intonation are above reproach. Playing from memory allows an unencumbered communication between the players which we normally only hear in chamber music. The impression is that of a large string quintet. It is also delightful to see all the bows being used in exactly the same way. I am certain Tchaikovsky would be thrilled. Bravo!

    • @afarcrymusic
      @afarcrymusic  8 років тому

      Bruce Whitson - thank you so much for your beautiful words! We are so fortunate and grateful to have such appreciative listeners like you. Looking forward to seeing you at one of our next concerts or live streams. Happy holidays from the criers...

    • @Bratscher50
      @Bratscher50 8 років тому +1

      Thank you! Nice to see that the 3rd & 4th movements are now online. I stand by my previous praise - what a masterful performance! One thing which would help the overall impression is, at least in the version I just watched, the 3rd & 4th movements suffer occasionally from the picture and sound being out of sync, particularly in the Finale. Otherwise, this is a performance which sets new standards! Bravo!!

    • @afarcrymusic
      @afarcrymusic  8 років тому

      Bruce Whitson, thanks for the heads up! We'll be putting up a better synced version in the next week or two. Happy new year to you and hope to see you in 2017!

  • @isaiahbaggett5014
    @isaiahbaggett5014 3 роки тому +5

    I come from a choral background. I've always loved the more intimate, interactive atmosphere of a strings chamber group. It really is a joy to watch 😊

    • @YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic
      @YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic 10 місяців тому

      Absolutely. There's magic in hearing the actual, unamplified sound of a performance, up close.

  • @renedezoete6996
    @renedezoete6996 4 роки тому +1

    Wonderful performance!! I keep playing this again and again.......

  • @jayakumarkaarikuzhy4713
    @jayakumarkaarikuzhy4713 3 роки тому

    What to say from a distant land to people who are lucky enough and blessed to get an opportunity to watch these maestros at work live ? I enjoyed thoroughly, enjoyment of another kind! Blessed indeed : everybody!

  • @geoffreygong6741
    @geoffreygong6741 5 років тому +2

    Amazing. Love the energy by all, especially the male 2nd violinist.

  • @zdenekkopecny4928
    @zdenekkopecny4928 4 роки тому +1

    Tchaikovsky's favorite W. A. Mozart is certainly happy in the artistic sky. Great music! Greetings from Czech Republic.

  • @johncallaghan3097
    @johncallaghan3097 4 роки тому +1

    Utterly entrancing performance, by far the most dynamic on UA-cam. Besides the music, which was mesmerising, I loved to see the orchestra members actually move and express themselves -- it added to the overall emotion of the piece. A tour de force -- bravo!

  • @aeaplace8790
    @aeaplace8790 3 роки тому

    so much energy and peace from start to finish.

  • @tylerchen618
    @tylerchen618 7 років тому +10

    Honestly y'all are amazing 😍😍

    • @afarcrymusic
      @afarcrymusic  7 років тому +2

      Thanks so much, Tyler! We couldn't do it at all without the support of our wonderful audiences for sure :)

  • @quiquebou
    @quiquebou 7 років тому +1

    You're not a Far Cry, but a cry near by! Just behind my eyes...
    I was stunned and moved. You don't only play this masterful,
    but you master this! Wow...never heard or seen such a performance.

  • @makingmusicmatters8784
    @makingmusicmatters8784 7 років тому +2

    Extraordinary performance!

  • @neyarruda3437
    @neyarruda3437 Рік тому

    La más límpida y cristalina sonoridad! Saludos desde Brasil!🎼🥇🌹🍾👏👏👏

  • @ConsueloBolio
    @ConsueloBolio 5 років тому +2

    Fantastic performance!

  • @afroblue9427
    @afroblue9427 6 років тому +2

    Heavenly wonderful, music really breathes

  • @michelsoucy1245
    @michelsoucy1245 2 роки тому

    This performance sounds to me very much like my imprinted favorite by the London Symphony orchestra once directed by Igor Markevitch and from a so much smaller group without a director.. Amazing ! Thank you very much to you all for this splendid rendition.

  • @jemery367
    @jemery367 8 років тому +2

    We are glad to have been there.

    • @afarcrymusic
      @afarcrymusic  8 років тому

      jemery367 - thanks for coming! The audience was really wonderful and made it such a special atmosphere and performance. Thank you!

  • @SorahSeong
    @SorahSeong 6 років тому +2

    Simply divine

  • @moniquebrandflu7966
    @moniquebrandflu7966 3 роки тому

    Fantastic! Full of life!!

  • @donaldallen1771
    @donaldallen1771 Рік тому

    Hans von Bulow would have approved! (He insisted that the Berlin Philharmonic play from memory.)
    This is an extraordinarily beautiful performance of a great work.

  • @rickzhu2812
    @rickzhu2812 5 років тому +2

    Stefano is here

  • @lanebrain55
    @lanebrain55 Рік тому

    Lovely

  • @frankbyrne1488
    @frankbyrne1488 4 роки тому

    Extraordinary! Bravi tutti.

  • @mostafaragab4834
    @mostafaragab4834 6 років тому

    Really wonderful
    thanks for this upload

  • @celloviji1
    @celloviji1 7 років тому +1

    fantastic no words

  • @gregkupfer8887
    @gregkupfer8887 4 роки тому

    BRAVO!!!

  • @andresjt83
    @andresjt83 7 років тому

    All your videos are truly amazing!

  • @MxichaelsRoblox
    @MxichaelsRoblox 7 років тому +4

    this is one of my favorite pieces to play

  • @larshoefs
    @larshoefs 8 років тому +1

    fantastic, bravo!

    • @afarcrymusic
      @afarcrymusic  8 років тому

      Lars Hoefs - thank you so much, Lars! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @Hannah-gh7mf
    @Hannah-gh7mf 5 років тому +2

    5:30
    (This is the time of a solo I have to play for auditions so don’t mind this)

  • @vegas6824
    @vegas6824 4 роки тому

    instantly subscribed.

  • @brontaylor3481
    @brontaylor3481 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this!

  • @JeanClaudeWelche
    @JeanClaudeWelche 5 років тому

    Incroyable énergie de jouer sans partitions !!

  • @StefanoGerardvl
    @StefanoGerardvl 5 років тому +2

    Il est des sentiments si intraduisibles qu'il faut la musique pour les suggérer.

  • @Andrejviola
    @Andrejviola 5 років тому +1

    Oooooooo My Good......

  • @iksermijares
    @iksermijares 5 років тому +1

    Hello my name is Ikser Mijares. congratulations for such an excellent string orchestra. I am a Venezuelan composer and I have works for strings that I would like to share with you.

    • @afarcrymusic
      @afarcrymusic  5 років тому +1

      Hello Isker, please feel free to email info@afarcry.org with more information and it will be directed to the right people who take a look at new pieces :) Thanks for listening!!

  • @jessicavaliente9342
    @jessicavaliente9342 5 років тому

    HI, OMAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @RVNT9OE
    @RVNT9OE 5 років тому

    Is this the version they used in the EW2 OST? The sound is amazing compared to the other videos I've seen here on YT of this piece.

  • @brianchen7973
    @brianchen7973 7 років тому +2

    Klein high orch wya 😤✊🏼

  • @chargeinchuck5608
    @chargeinchuck5608 7 років тому +5

    evil within 2

  • @b0ba_bob
    @b0ba_bob 4 роки тому

    What major is this piece in? It sounds beautiful though I love it

  • @johnchristianson1895
    @johnchristianson1895 4 роки тому +1

    My favorite recording of this piece! Personal opinion, ensembles look better when they're seated instead of standing and moving a whole bunch. What do you all think?

    • @dalerider3124
      @dalerider3124 3 роки тому

      not if they memorized. It's a TREAT.

    • @janicedarling194
      @janicedarling194 9 місяців тому

      I love the energy and flow of a standing group--they put their whole body and soul into the music and it has a freedom that sitting doesn't often capture. The intense connections between the musicians are so clear and direct when standing and looking at each other, with no music stands in the way.... If it bothers you to watch, just close your eyes and enjoy the cascade of glorious sound that emanates from those amazing musicians....

  • @MxichaelsRoblox
    @MxichaelsRoblox 7 років тому

    I'm always practicing 3:32 😍😭

    • @afarcrymusic
      @afarcrymusic  6 років тому

      Asian_Michael Roblox yes! So tricky! Which instrument?

  • @saraugh7003
    @saraugh7003 22 дні тому

    7:07

  • @kevinruddthestudrudd0074
    @kevinruddthestudrudd0074 Рік тому

    8:30...

  • @alextraazul6857
    @alextraazul6857 5 років тому +1

    Y la coreografía exagerada...como para qué???

  • @victorportoles5272
    @victorportoles5272 3 роки тому

    "Egos" moviendose a diestro y siniestro....todos queriendo existir y creando una escenografia hueca. La música transmite sentimientos auténticos, y lamentablemente esto esta muy lejos, llegando a vanalizarla.Eso si, grandes músicos y mucho trabajo pero en eso se queda en un "show de circo".

  • @lukefer7579
    @lukefer7579 Рік тому

    Speed up in forte and slow down in piano? They need a conductor and way more players. Metamorphosen under Scott Yoo was the best string orchestra Boston ever had. There is no interpretation here.

  • @dalerider3124
    @dalerider3124 3 роки тому +1

    why is first position violinist wearing WHITE SOCKS?

  • @jacquescouteau6982
    @jacquescouteau6982 3 роки тому

    This "Tchaikovsky" character should consider themselves lucky that they haven't been sued by Paul Simon. What a shameless ripoff of "American Tune"! ;) ;) ;)

  • @MoroGreta
    @MoroGreta 5 років тому +2

    Horrible los movimientos exagerados de violinistas

    • @pzbrawl
      @pzbrawl 5 років тому +3

      I love the movement!

    • @janicedarling194
      @janicedarling194 9 місяців тому

      I love it--it shows their entire involvement with the music. don't look if it bothers you--just enjoy the sublime music....

  • @phd_angel4192
    @phd_angel4192 4 роки тому

    Without a maestro, you guys get the tempo wrong, and got speeding up... No good.