All Video articles – Page 32
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VideoTwoSet Violin present ten types of musicians during quarantine
On the tenth day of Christmas we bring to you: TwoSet Violin (Brett Yang and Eddy Chen) in April 2020 presenting the ten types of musicians during quarantine. Video: 10 Types of Musicians During Quarantine Read: Digital Double Act: TwoSet Violin
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VideoKanneh-Mason family play Monti Csárdás
On the seventh day of Christmas, we bring to you: the seven Kanneh-Mason siblings playing Monti’s Csárdás in May 2020.
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VideoChicago Jazz Orchestra Sextet play the ‘Lockdown Shuffle’
On the sixth day of Christmas, we bring to you: the Chicago Jazz Orchestra directed by Jeff Lindberg playing the ‘Lockdown Shuffle’, composed/arranged by Tom Garling, in May 2020. Musicians: Victor Garcia (trumpet) Eric Schneider (tenor saxophone) Tom Garling (trombone) Reggie Thomas (pianist) Dennis Carroll (bass) George Fludas ...
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VideoMusicians from the Israel Philharmonic play Dvorák’s Piano Quintet in A major in an empty hall
On the fifth day of Christmas we bring to you: musicians from the Israel Philhamonic (1st violinist David Radzynski, 2nd violinist Dumitru Pocitari, violist Miriam Hartman, cellist Emanuele Silvestri and pianist Lahav Shani) playing Dvorák’s Piano Quintet in A major in September 2020 as part of the Israel Philharmonic’s Online ...
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VideoVilnius String Quartet perform from balcony of the Lithuanian Philharmonic during lockdown
On the fourth day of Christmas we bring to you: the Vilnius String Quartet (1st violinist Dalia Kuznecovaite, 2nd violinist Artūras Šilalė, violist Kristina Anusevičiūtė and cellist Deividas Dumčius) playing from the balcony of the Lithuanian Philharmonic in May 2020. They perform ‘Svajone’ by Juozas Naujalis - a composer considered ...
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VideoThe Teyber Trio plays Mozart’s Divertimento K563
On the third day of Christmas we bring to you: the Teyber Trio (violinist Tim Crawford, violist Tim Ridout and cellist Tim Posner) in November 2020 playing the Andante from Mozart’s Divertimento K563.
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VideoDaniel Hope & Christoph Israel play La Vie en Rose
On the second day of Christmas we bring to you: violinist Daniel Hope and pianist Christoph Israel in November 2020 playing La Vie en Rose.
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VideoPatrick Dexter plays While Shepherds watch Their Flocks by Night
On the first day of Christmas we bring to you: Irish cellist Patrick Dexter from County Mayo, who has been giving regular performances outside in his backyard since the beginning of lockdown in March, playing While Shepherds Watch their Flocks by Night in his back yard.
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VideoViolinist Pinchas Zukerman on left and right hand intensity
’I want piano in the right hand and fortissimo in the left hand…’ In this masterclass clip Pinchas Zukerman talks to student Wu Jie about modifying left and right hand intensity to create a variety of sounds in Franck’s Violin Sonata. Read: ‘Young players today should be realistic about ...
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VideoViolinist Hilary Hahn performing at the age of 10
In this short clip violinist Hilary Hahn demonstrates artistry well beyond her years at the age of 10. Read: Advice I’d give my younger self: violinist Hilary Hahn Watch: Hilary Hahn plays Sibelius aged 16
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VideoGlobal Violin Sessions Part 1: Final Concert
This is the culmination of the first part of the Benedetti Foundation’s Global Violin Sessions, in which one tune is sent around the world and embellished according to the traditions of different countries. The tune, written by the trumpeter, composer and educator, Wynton Marsalis, has been on the first part ...
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VideoDRIFT – a lockdown meditation on a summer’s day in Switzerland
In this film the choreographer, Cathy Marston - creator of The Cellist (a Royal Opera House ballet based on the life of Jacqueline du Pré) - improvises for the camera on the banks of the River Aare in Bern, Switzerland. Filmed in August 2020 by Director/DoP/Editor, Felix von Muralt. ...
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VideoBeethoven Violin Concerto with 25 soloists
Marking Beethoven’s 250th birthday, here are 25 soloists playing the composer’s Violin Concerto. In order of appearance: 1. Kyung-Wha Chung (00:12) 2. Frank Peter Zimmermann (04:53) 3. Isabelle Faust (06:01) 4. Henryk Szeryng (07:02) 5. Pinchas Zukerman (09:39) 6. Isaac Stern (12:10) 7. Anne-Sophie Mutter (14:14) 8. Shlomo ...
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VideoRohan de Saram plays Xenakis
The cellist plays Xenakis’s Kottos for Cello in 2010. Read: Rohan de Saram: Life Lessons
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VideoSitkovetsky Trio play Beethoven’s Trio, Op. 70 No. 2
Marking the anniversary - to the day - of Beethoven’s baptism, here is a video of the Sitkovetsky Trio (violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky, pianist Wu Qian and cellist Isang Enders) playing Beethoven’s Trio, Op. 70 No. 2. Read: Alexander Sitkovetsky: Life Lessons
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VideoBeluga whale is mesmerised by violin playing
A musician mesmerises a Beluga whale by playing his violin. Watch: Violinist practises with rescue kitten in pouch Read: Yo-Yo Ma to the rescue – lost puppy found after cellist’s intervention
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VideoThe Stuttgart Philharmonic perform in social distancing bubbles – literally
This performative art installation from the artist Florian Mehnert deals with the issue of social distancing in orchestras. With each musician performing in his or her own bubble, it draws attention to the loss of live performance and the livelihood of musicians. Read: Stuttgart Liederhalle to be used for mass ...
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VideoA Dust in Time: a sneak peek
On Sunday 13 December at 4pm, the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group will present the digital release of ‘A Dust in Time’, Huang Ruo’s musical meditation on how the pandemic has affected our lives. This is a preview clip of that filmed performance. To read Kate Suthers’s blog about recording Huang ...
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VideoGrand Teton Music Festival on location: Chicago
This second concert from the Grand Teton Music Festival on location series - a 5-concert digital chamber music series featuring small ensembles, recorded and produced remotely in the home cities of Festival Orchestra musicians - was held in Chicago and features music for brass ensemble. Watch: Grand Teton Music Festival ...
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VideoViolinist Jennifer Pike and broadcaster Andrew Green discuss The Lark Ascending
Ahead of her performance of The Lark Ascending at Shirehampton Public Hall on Tuesday 15 December 2020, marking the centenary of the work’s premiere, violinist Jennifer Pike speaks to writer and broadcaster Andrew Green about the background to the work’s composition. Green also talks to guests about the real-life skylark. ...
