2020: An Isolation Odyssey | 40 musicians play epic intro from Kubrick classic during UK lockdown

[@paulboger7377]

This is what the world needs now, more music, more laughter. This online content reminds us that no matter how bad things are, we are still capable of this beauty.

[@beatricescroggin3406]

This was magnificent may shared music lift oir souls. To all: stay safe til the time we can safely play. And listen. As ome

[@TimberwolfC14]

Great, bloody fantastic. Who say's you can't have wonderful music by talented artists while this pandemic lay's ones spirit down. Found this by accident while flicking through the web out of boredom, whoever thought it up WELL DONE.

[@leideman]

Tobias was conduction from Allhelgona (All Saints) church in Stockholm where pianist Bengt Forsberg was playing a piano version. The musicians, in their homes in England, saw Tobias and heard Bengt’s piano playing, which provided synchronization to the musicians. Pretty amazing!

[@steviezhang6854]

everyone remembers that SCIENTISTS gave us hope, MEDICAL WORKERS treated us, ARTISTS gave us comfort and the MINIMUM WAGE WORKER made sure we had food.

[@saintexupery8406]

@Stevie: somehow we have to get your comment on a t-shirt!

[@matildegalvan4923]

Great idea!! I'll do the translation into Spanish and see that it's done, somehow...soon I hope!!

[@emersongeorge4560]

@Q Anon ​ Q Anon : Don't be yet another tool, another low-info clown of the cult. Surely you do recognize that criminal idiot djt (with his equally corrupt handlers/enablers) is responsible for the mounting number of tens of thousands of American deaths through months, MONTHS! of his denial, delay, distraction, confusion, deflection, division and deception concerning the approaching Covid-19 storm. His foul and monstrous ego, desperate narcissism, fathomless greed and fearful addiction for adulation and authoritarian arrogance, not to mention his sheer stupidity, has managed to tear gaping holes into the already weakened fabric of this nation's health care, response and preparedness systems, among the many other social norms and institutional safeguards designed to protect and improve society and our environment. He has surely not risen to this desperate Covid occasion, to the demands of his job. Sadly, he routinely shrinks from any responsibility . . . cowering, deluded and so afraid of the shame that his abject ignorance and deadly incompetence has now clearly become his repugnant lasting legacy.

[@teresacristinamissflute]

Bravos, todos eles!! ✊🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️

[@teresacristinamissflute]

@@emersongeorge4560Thank you for your words ! Here, in Brazil, people dying everyday for this ignorance and negationism! A new form of nazism in the 21th century! Cruel and sad. #ForaBolsonaro!! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾😷 #BolsonaroGenocida!! 🤮🤮🤮 #VacinaParaTodos!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😷

[@sophrionasphinx6386]

And the cymbal players kids in bow ties too - awwwwww

[@Kiarinadia]

Yes and waiting for the moment to cover their ears :-) too cute !

[@letiziaroselli9395]

I was like “wow it’s so amazing that they all dressed up for this even tho they’re only at home, it’s shows how genuinely passionate they are-“ and then there’s this guy 1:16

[@peterthomas5571]

If I have a god in this world, it's human beings coming together to achieve something wonderful. Where, I dunno... each person's contribution isn't for that person's own sake but every single one of them has its right part in the whole. I'm rambling in awe-filled delight. Thank you.

[@RobertThompson-wp1yd]

Wonderful! I love the reaction of the cymbal player's child at 1.20 - and the cheeky grin from David Greed at 2.40...!

[@klachenauer]

And the fact that the baby doesn't even react ... just watches in wonderment: that's Dad. this is how that sounds.

[@betemarchiori8410]

I would like to say: thanks for everyone who participated of this moment of grace and humanity ❤️

[@marcelocrocco8133]

I love the guy with the triangle doing spinning

[@inspiredclips8245]

💖 Thank You!!! You are still encouraging me as I live like 2020 for the benefit of myself but even better, for my 100 congregate living residents protection. 👏

[@deborahdufel1664]

Music heals the torn fabric of communities and this community of musicians is a true gift to the world. Thank you, Opera North.

[@evelynmaglaya4635]

More interesting than a live orchestra, as one could more expressively play the violin standing. Due respect given as all are in their formal wear. And what a human touch there at 1.22! The most unforgettable scene! Of course the conductor's passion! Bravo ! 👍👍👍👍👍😍❤️✨

[@Woody615]

Yes, but look at the left of the screen starting at the 1:00 mark, with him and his kids.

[@evelynbaclig5809]

Thank you....nothing could bend the human spirit...as long as we have music in our hearts...

[@thomaskember4628]

Oh we desperately need a name for this new way of presenting music. It’s a new art form that has come out of the terrible situation we’re all in right now. I can’t go to concerts anymore because I have an undiagnosed medical condition that causes continual pain. I would love to experience music in this way after the pandemic has ended. I ask musicians to please go on making these wonderful, beautiful videos.

[@jb6712]

Actually, virtual choirs and orchestras have been popping up all over for the last year, or so. I've watched at least two choirs, and that was back last summer, as well as one band/orchestra last fall. Pretty neat idea, certainly. And you have my deepest empathy, sir; I fell at work six years ago and destroyed my right shoulder, which is inoperable, and now have constant pain from the shoulder through the fingertips--and of course, it was my right shoulder/dominant side. My point is, though, that I certainly understand what it means to be able to "attend" concerts, etc., via the online method. It is priceless!

[@matildegalvan4923]

Something good has to come out of this awfull situation 💞

[@braidiedog]

how about just simply FANTASTIC.......works for me

[@jamesbenedict6480]

This is the reflection of the human spirit the excel beyond what is once thought was only possible in gatherings!! Amazing to see how life can survive even in isolation and bring the best in humanity!!!

[@petermusichall]

Absolutely wonderful to see so many of my oldest musical pals playing this so beautifully despite everything! Thanks to all of you

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

Now who says that these melodys and composures arent as good as the classics. Wonderful!

[@logoseletronico]

Bravo, Teachers. It is historical, significant. Deeply human.

[@siwel7791]

Beautiful. Thank you for lifting all our spirits in these times.

[@pdn-vd5om]

Well done, magical and moving, a tear in the eye.

[@kathypaxton7784]

Bravo! Magnificent! Thank you to all! The bits of humor in this concert made it all the more interesting to watch too.

[@paulnicholson3612]

Amazing, thank you so much for doing something so wonderful in these difficult times.

[@violynnkuo]

This is wonderful! 👏 🎼 Beautifully played and amazing mixing and editing! And haha, the masked 🐺 bassoonist!

[@jume811]

I liked that Rat))

[@alainmichaud3140]

Thank you so much to bring the light in our homes and allow us to travel through the space out of the time.

[@JohnAndyB]

Love the cymbal clash moment!

[@myraoverton1155]

Will miss you at Ryedale Festival this year. Always one of my favourite concerts. Here's looking forward to 2021. Myra

[@kenwilkinson3183]

Brilliant - well done. Really put a smile on my face.

[@trbarton743]

Amazing that they’re all distances but playing in sync. Thanks for such beautiful music 😀😀😀👏👏

[@wahuk]

A wonderful way to present a beautiful piece of music. I hope your efforts bring more People through the doors once they reopen. Thank you.

[@jvanhest]

Love the guy on the triangle riding the bicycle in between triangle work😊

[@wasupdoc1738]

Man playing cymbals: "I love playing the cymbals", CLASH Man's children: Covering ears "We seriously need to get you another hobby"

[@marmottenathalie739]

Référence à Kubrick, toujours là quand l'humanité vit de moments importants ... merci pour ce moment

[@jimmyyu2184]

Oh, My, Goodness, This is great, I love the cymbal player with the 2 kids in their living room(?) at 1:02, left side, second up. He is just getting there. Wonderful, just marvelous!

[@DETROIT1948]

Thank you. Long Live The Queen.

[@christianescheja1180]

Such joy to listen and to watch!

[@Three-toedSloth]

Epic play! You make me cry for good reason 😢😭 Thank you for your awesome play, It was soooo cool!!!

[@barbaracollett6221]

Absolutely amzing and very welcome in these trying times. Bravo Opera North!

[@Clicks2006]

Thank you so much for this - a real treat. Bravo Opera North!

[@samueldemello]

Wonderful. Wonderful. Wonderful. Thank you Very much

[@delukxy]

A pleasure to watch and listen to. A wonderful opportunity for the players to relax and play with the emotions that are sometimes smothered within the confines of the orchestra in live performance. Great editing and sound balance. Bravo!

[@TimPinder]

Absolutely Joyous and great fun to watch. Thanks All for the effort- well worth it.

[@ravenbarker]

This is an amazing piece of togetherness yet apart during the pandemic

[@Loupa57]

I LOVE that this is conducted from a church while all the musicians are in their homes xxx thank you

[@dawnhoffmann3685]

Wonderful! Bravo! Bravo! Thank you so much for playing for us all!

[@maracarb]

Simply Marvelous!! Thank you all for such a wonderful performance. Please more of it.

[@michaeljackson8674]

I have spent a pleasant hour or so starting with the Janacek which led to a Flashmob 1812 then Bolero in three different Flash versions bringing me back to the Op North version and finishing with this wonderful performance. Op North have been brilliant during this crisis . Magic.

[@jacquelinefaller2186]

Amazing rendition.I will definitely be going to see this talented group of musicians play live when the opportunity arises!!Thank you for a really heart rendering performance of this music.The cymbal player and his children brought a huge belly laugh reaction which doesn’t normally happen in a performance like this.👍⚡️🌟

[@quickdeuce]

Absolutely stunning!! Thank all of you so very much from Seattle, Washington. This video made my otherwise boring day come alive with hope for tomorrow,

[@kathleenreyes4345]

So amazing and incredibly beautiful!! Bravo!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@eikih5662]

Amazing work! The show must go on =D Looking forward to seeing you back on stage

[@stephenhoward6829]

Well-done, Opera North, Well-done! Thank you for proving that there are no bounds on what the human heart and mind can do when faced with adversity.

[@suellenmcgillick8177]

Bravo! That was a wonderful performance. No words can express the wonderful feeling of inspiration. Merci

[@ivisburris705]

Powerful, Electric, Mesmerizing

[@nickmunton9606]

Magnificent! Thank you!

[@pascalinelorsung8415]

C'est formidable! Merci à tous!

[@barnclebill6333]

This is so great guy and gals, just what I needed. God bless. Bill

[@isntthissumi]

All of them were wearing formalwear. The dedication tho

[@Bill23799]

Fox playing the bassoon was priceless.

[@eddiethecounsel]

Yes, definitely. I saw that too, and I was wondering what that was, a goat or, as you say, a fox?

[@DLPMartin]

Thank you for doing this and sharing. Compellingly beautiful.

[@spatin51]

How beautiful. Thank you.

[@JorgePreza-Bass-Piano]

Great "from the distance performance" you all acomplished. Congrats to eceryone involved in this project. So moving and touching. Very original the wolf bassoonist! Thank you again.

[@drgabrielmereg3271]

BRAVO!BRAVO!

[@hansroos4238]

Thank you God for saving our musicians

[@handlebard]

A good piece to open with whenever we can get back to live concerts

[@cuteus51]

Bravo, bravo! Thank you!

[@anaderol5408]

Beautiful - thank you - apart from the beautiful music it was lovely to see the conductor and musicians all dressed up as if on a stage. I guess they were on a stage - the KZbin World Stage. Thank you again from someone who has been in their sixth lockdown and this one has been going since 5 August .... but who's counting??!! Greetings from Victoria Australia the lockdown capital of the world - well we had to get fame somehow!

[@howardcroft7785]

Wow!! Absolutely fabulous!!!

[@barbarak5690]

Just heartwarmingly wonderful, thank you

[@jacquelinebelford7118]

Here we have a fellow on an indoor exercise bike in charge of the triangle, and a fellow crashing the cymbols beside his children - what a shock it was for them - so loud and close. Then we have is it an oboe being played by a cats head I think. lol Really fun. Well done

[@강욱수]

굉장하네...이렇게라도 즐거움을 줄 수가 있다니여러분에게 감사 합니다...

[@Caroline-rf9eo]

Wonderful. Bravo! X

[@oakbank1953]

Well done to all! Excellent!

[@Inkyabyss]

Thanks! Excellent collaboration. We all needed this. Also noticed that Maestro Ringborn bears a strong resemblance to a young Terry Gilliam.

[@saraohlsen5701]

Absolutely beautiful and wonderful. Brought some joy into my life.

[@raybenchen]

Amazing, moved me to tears

[@lizzieplays_1013]

Superb, superb, superb

[@MrNas42]

Thank you ❤

[@michaelwatson113]

Thank you. This kind of production is a lot of work. [applause for the musicians] [applause for the engineers, technicians, logicians, and administrators]

[@julieedwards9091]

Great brought a smile to my face

[@Nari_Trovi]

i don't think I need words to describe this.

[@robertshrewsbury4241]

Very nice. Thank you to all.

[@QuynhNhuMandolin]

Gratitude for this excellent performance! Stay safe, stay positive everyone ❤

[@paulsomers6048]

The beauty of Strauß - the andidote to the times.

[@SuperMatt2112]

Let us not forget the Technology that allows this to happen, I for one fully 100% Beleive that the internet is our collective consciousness on training wheels, where do we go from here, think of it, in time we will be able to do things like this telepathically without the internet, that's maybe for the future, in the meantime this is amazing and a great reminder that we are all one and together we are unstoppable, Perhaps I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one... there is no limit other than those we put on ourselves

[@carlosdyer5441]

Excellent nice delivery 👏 👌 👍 😀 🙌

[@christianreis7091]

Bravo!!!

[@filomenamendes5349]

Oh guys this was just dreamlike!

[@yeah112358]

Thank you!! This is delightful!!

[@sanandiekonte3038]

Just Bliss. Thank you!

[@christinebooze3574]

Outstanding!!!

[@matildegalvan4923]

Thank you...thank you...thank you!!! ❤👏

[@Barbara561220]

Dziękuję Wam. Płynęły łzy.

[@dramadebi]

You are all simply splendid. Debi LA/Dallas

[@HelenLister1953]

Brilliant! Very well done!

[@Deidre0000]

Stunning!! 😢

[@jauch0]

Was that one guy playing a FOX bassoon?

[@briantuma1502]

John Auch Lol. Love it. I have an ancient Model II that still gets the job done.

[@Bill23799]

I thought it was a Fox playing a Bassoon.

[@vnesom]

GREAT FUN!! THANK YOU!!

[@grantlachance9461]

Beautiful

[@episkopi08]

Excellent and Inspirational. Well done !!!!