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.
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.
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!
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
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!!!!
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!
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!
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!
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...
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!!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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?
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....
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.
"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".
This "Tchaikovsky" character should consider themselves lucky that they haven't been sued by Paul Simon. What a shameless ripoff of "American Tune"! ;) ;) ;)
I played this recording for my father at his death bed. Thank you.
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.
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.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Preston! So happy you enjoyed it!
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!
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
Wonderful! It all holds together in a great, unified statement. A far cry from sterile notes on the page.
Il n'y a pas de mot.....c'est merveilleux et je l'adore Tchaikovsky...
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!!!!
The best recording I've seen... so much energy!
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!
La más límpida y cristalina sonoridad! Saludos desde Brasil!🎼🥇🌹🍾👏👏👏
Tchaikovsky's favorite W. A. Mozart is certainly happy in the artistic sky. Great music! Greetings from Czech Republic.
"YOUR DEATH WILL BE ART"
STEFANO VALENTINI
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!
Yes! Come to Boston - we would love to see you! :)
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 😊
Absolutely. There's magic in hearing the actual, unamplified sound of a performance, up close.
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!
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...
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!!
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!
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!
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!
Amazing. Love the energy by all, especially the male 2nd violinist.
Wonderful performance!! I keep playing this again and again.......
Extraordinary performance!
so much energy and peace from start to finish.
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.
Heavenly wonderful, music really breathes
Lovely
Fantastic performance!
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.
Thank you for your kind words!
Honestly y'all are amazing 😍😍
Thanks so much, Tyler! We couldn't do it at all without the support of our wonderful audiences for sure :)
Simply divine
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.
Fantastic! Full of life!!
Extraordinary! Bravi tutti.
We are glad to have been there.
jemery367 - thanks for coming! The audience was really wonderful and made it such a special atmosphere and performance. Thank you!
fantastic no words
YES!!!
@@dalerider3124 Thanks for your confirmation of Celloviji rk
Thank you for this!
BRAVO!!!
Il est des sentiments si intraduisibles qu'il faut la musique pour les suggérer.
All your videos are truly amazing!
Really wonderful
thanks for this upload
fantastic, bravo!
Lars Hoefs - thank you so much, Lars! Glad you enjoyed it.
this is one of my favorite pieces to play
Ours too!
Incroyable énergie de jouer sans partitions !!
5:30
(This is the time of a solo I have to play for auditions so don’t mind this)
Hello, TYS? Hannah
Oooooooo My Good......
instantly subscribed.
Stefano is here
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.
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!!
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.
8:30...
HI, OMAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What major is this piece in? It sounds beautiful though I love it
G major
Klein high orch wya 😤✊🏼
ok wassup my man
I'm always practicing 3:32 😍😭
Asian_Michael Roblox yes! So tricky! Which instrument?
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?
not if they memorized. It's a TREAT.
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....
evil within 2
CHARGEIN Chuck when art gets gory
Yes
Y la coreografía exagerada...como para qué???
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.
"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".
why is first position violinist wearing WHITE SOCKS?
LOL - They are actually sparkly gold flats - but I see what you mean!
This "Tchaikovsky" character should consider themselves lucky that they haven't been sued by Paul Simon. What a shameless ripoff of "American Tune"! ;) ;) ;)
Horrible los movimientos exagerados de violinistas
I love the movement!
I love it--it shows their entire involvement with the music. don't look if it bothers you--just enjoy the sublime music....
Without a maestro, you guys get the tempo wrong, and got speeding up... No good.