Bach: Prelude, Fugue and Allegro - 1st movement (Benjamin Zander - Interpretation Class)

For more classes like this one, please visit the Benjamin Zander Center - www.benjaminzander.org/
Jonas Kublickas (guitar)
Interpretations of Music: Lessons for Life
with Benjamin Zander
Dave Jamrog Audio/Video

[@TropicIslandMusic]

Public masterclasses are probably one of the most stressful performance situations for students - You play badly then, get to repeat sections to play badly all over again. That being said, he played very well.

[@Nijoto]

Refreshing to have a conductor interpret a guitarist. All too often we hear guitarists giving their interpretation to/of another guitarist. This was nice to see. Thank you!

[@bornthebjorn1490]

A little thing, but our kind maestro here is such a seasoned performer of any kind it appears. Notice how when that talented young fellow is tuning his instrument he walks away to engage the audience and divert attention. Such a professional and a legend

[@Robert-oz9fy]

He’s an exceptional teacher. He respects each note and expects perfection. He doesn’t allow you to ignore one thing in the piece being played. Every sound has a purpose. He’s tough but that’s what you want so you can make it to the next level. Love his teaching method and passion for music.

[@monicacall7532]

Oh that all music teachers in private lesson and master class settings could be this positive and helpful! Often the teacher is trying to impress the student with with their talent and knowledge and not focusing on the student and fitting their teaching to the student’s strengths and weaknesses. As a professional musician and teacher I am inspired by Mr. Zander’s approach on so many levels.

[@anikoraczkevyeotvos1136]

I can't play Bach, but I feel like starting my days with watching one of Zander's masterclasses. I just discovered them, and find them so uplifting and inspiring.

[@garyc.silber2256]

Mr. Zander's passion for music and teaching reminds me of the great Pablo Casals. He seems to talk with his heart as much as his brain. I learned a great deal from his comments to this guitar student.

[@justinludeman8424]

How fortuitously helpful. I was practising the Prelude, Fugue and Allegro BWV 998 on guitar this very morning.

[@benjamonpookoo2741]

I'm only 6 minutes in, but after his comments about tuning and general exposition, and asks the guitarist to tune before continuing, he takes the stage to teach the audience whilst the guitarist tunes. I am humbled by his humility as a teaching musician. He understands the unnecessary struggle of nerves when performing in public. Had he watched him tune in silence with the whole room, it would have caused ungainly faff and error for the guitarist.

[@gregormann7]

This young man responded so positively to Zander’s suggestions it was magical how his expression quite literally improved as he went along. Bach transcribed for guitar is simply beyond surpassing (IMHO).

[@Anton_the_Vampire]

Brilliant masterclass. Mr. Zander is a wonderful teacher. It's amazing how well a non-guitarist can teach a guitarist without even touching technique on the instrument. He was wonderfully encouraging. I once played for a guitarist & he was totally the opposite; completely destructive.

[@nicholasrees1838]

What a clever teacher - "imagine that you want to sell your guitar...". Perfect!

[@66palach]

He is so positive and he has so warm energy.

[@chriswalker9964]

I'm not sure which is more charming. Benjamin Zanders personality and passion, or seeing all the smiles he brings out of the audience. It's a microcosm of all the goodness that humanity is capable of, nothing short of pure peace and harmony.

[@michaeldeane9029]

If only all our teachers were like Benjamin. A joy to watch and an inspiration to listen to.

[@skinnykarlos710]

Lovely performance; Understated and at a graceful tempo. Too many players rush this and bulldoze through with overblown dynamics, often through nerves. The performance here shows just how Bach can really be played well. Good show.

[@renaissancestrings9264]

I've been a student as well as a teacher for quite some time now, but I am yet to encounter a person who brings forth such passion and insight into their teaching as Benjamin Zander. For me, there is always so much to take from his every lesson. Thank you for sharing.

[@itopus1]

What a lovely man Mister Zander is. There is no better calling in life than to inspire and elevate and he does it with great tact and intelligence.

[@amberwilkie8438]

Great performance! I'm learning this piece at the moment and found this video invaluable.

[@richardsagala3186]

As a Director he is giving directions , and they are good ones; that elevate the discourse being presented. A real Masterclass!