Borne "Carmen Fantasy" - Mimi Stillman, flute + Charles Abramovic, piano

François Borne, Fantaisie brillante on themes from Bizet's "Carmen"
Mimi Stilman, flute
Charles Abramovic, piano
www.mimistillman.com
Dolce Suono Ensemble Presents
Philadelphia, September 2016
Audio by Drew Schlegel / Video by Samantha Robinson
www.dolcesuono.com

[@shinzontheta]

holy crap, didnt realize flute was such a instrument of emotion. im now a fan.

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you, I appreciate your kind comment!

[@flutemage2007]

That is the funnest Carmen I have ever heard. Your creativity and musicality are truly inspiring.

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you for your kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the rendition, with the theatricality!

[@asakareem4574]

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@Asa Kareem lately I have been using flixzone. You can find it by googling =)

[@chasearjun2744]

@Coleman Walker yup, I have been using Flixzone for months myself :)

[@asakareem4574]

@Coleman Walker thanks, signed up and it seems to work =) Appreciate it!

[@MartinRmoutil]

I watched it yesterday, I watched it today and I am going to watch it tomorrow too. Fantastic performance - and I don't mean just the music. I started playing the flute less than a year ago (at the age of 31) and it is essentially my first instrument. And, unlike many children, I had a complete freedom of choice of instrument - and chose the flute. I wish I could say it was you who inspired me to play the flute, but I didn't know you then. However, it's great to be reminded why the flute is so amazing. Thanks for this video.

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thanks so much for your kind comments and for following my music!

[@johnasti7429]

Incredible!!!!! Memorized....that's a lot of music!!! wow....Her emotion and flawless technique... Gorgeous sound... She's got it all!!!!

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you for your very meaningful comment! I'm so glad you enjoyed my "Carmen" and appreciate your writing.

[@gcg8187]

Woahhh this is good! I love hearing flutists that are the REAL DEAL. Gj mimi u have a new fan from texas :)

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment!

[@Hekenzi]

Omg! This is so beautiful ❤️

[@jgcronjesa]

What incredible control you have on this piece Mimi; one of the most spectacular performances. You make it look so easy.

[@samuel.burley]

Absolutely stunning! Your tone is so sweet and pure 🧡

[@mariadaszkowska2679]

Expressive and various like a Bizet’s Carmen. Iconic interpretation, unique performance, that’s work of art, congratulations and thank you.

[@unironicirony2547]

Oh my god you give this piece so much enthusiasm, I love it. I’m such a fan!!

[@flutejory]

You and Charles are such a great collaboration unit. There were great musical moments happening from both of you and he was so receptive to what you were doing. One of my favorite performances.

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you! I appreciate your perceptive comments about our duo and appreciate your writing as well as your listening.

[@ajncor]

Bravo! Not only Great performance but also Great interpretation.

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you! It's a great piece.

[@meemlittle320]

Beautiful interpretation! Perfectly flirtatious and spot-on in execution. Thanks!

[@raffitorossian6994]

wow....what a giant flutist...She had excellent technic and feelings. Superb.

[@scullucs]

Love the way you tell the story. Thanks for new recording and for the great performance.

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you, Luc St-Louis, for your lovely words about my performance! Thank you for listening. With best wishes.

[@andrzejzaczek1792]

Pagani i

[@hennameier9914]

Your playing is so alive. This is an incredible interpretation.

[@DrQuizzler]

Lots of fun!! Wonderful mastery, both technical and artistic, and you "became" Carmen as well. Excellent work on the accompanist's part as well. You both complement each other really well.

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thanks for your kind comments and for following my music-making!

[@larrygraham3377]

A most excellent perfomance. I really love the part when she utilizes the fan to cool herself and the pianist off. Turly a magical moment to remember !!! 😘😘😘

[@jayhaar7006]

Breathtaking! Amazing!

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

I appreciate your listening and comment, thank you!

[@radioactivetoasterwaffle8368]

I was already interested in trying to learn the flute, but now I know I 100% HAVE to learn this instrument it's so beautiful ♥

[@travisricks]

I am just beginning to seriously study flute and this performance is very inspiring. Thank you!

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

That is very meaningful to me. Thanks for listening! Wishing you joy with your flute playing.

[@TheYujinovel]

great tone. and great moments. you perform very well..

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you!

[@LB-1888]

Great, great, great by all means! I've just discovered you right now, and I'm speachless...

[@bilbobaggins5704]

Dear Mimi, You make the flute sound too easy ;-) Excellent virtuosity.

[@juliatheopold5623]

I will play this piece next year for a competition at the age of 14 and I don't know if I`ll be able to do it, but you really inspire me! Outstanding job!! Lots of love from Germany

[@berbervdwoude4965]

I’m sure you’ll be able to play it if you practice 40 hours a day 😉

[@juliatheopold5623]

@@berbervdwoude4965 Now, more than half a year later, I can proudly say I managed to do it with less than 30 hours per day :)

[@johnappleseed3428]

@@juliatheopold5623 was it jugend musiziert?

[@juliatheopold5623]

@@johnappleseed3428 Yes, it is. Are you German? I actually just recorded a video for the nation wide contest :)

[@johnappleseed3428]

@@juliatheopold5623 me too i sent it off yesterday! i also played carmen! lol

[@GregoryLewisFlute]

A true master at work. Well done!

[@tintinquirit8732]

This is a pleasure to listen you

[@hughduffy213]

FANTASTIC!!!

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you!

[@wiejetze8397]

Didn't know flute can be so amazing - until this moment. As a musician and multiinstrumentalist (yes I got a flute too, but my level is at ten percent of yours) I can only say I'm very impressed. And I know very well what it means to play this way, looking at the years you had to have practiced. Was a great pleasure to listen and watch! You are very charming and a great artist! Wonderful performance! Kind regards from Berlin from a lover of music and women

[@lisahadden2591]

I listened with amazement!

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thanks for your kind comment!

[@donisakastrati1806]

Ou very beatiful.Very clear sound.You play very good😍🎶

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you! I'm delighted you enjoyed it and appreciate your listening and commenting.

[@dogsterooni]

just amazing control and tone Bravo

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you! I appreciate your listening and your kind words.

[@nnambiar4823]

This is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you!

[@mariadavis8745]

I’m so glad I’ve come across you on KZbin. I’ve listened to many flautists. You are amazing!!!!

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you, Maria, I appreciate your writing!

[@chelsea8703]

Stunning.

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you! I appreciate your listening to my music.

[@adamray4446]

Mimi!!! You Killied it!!! 💪🏆🏅

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you! I appreciate your listening.

[@dur.]

今この曲の練習していますが聴いてて熱くなる演奏です。素晴らしい👏

[@ІринаСумцова]

Bravo👏👏👏

[@yunfluteboy4941]

Beautiful and wonderful

[@Gardner21]

Incredible flutist!

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you!

[@richarde1294]

Superbe! Bravo!

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you!

[@davehflute1134]

Breathtaking ! I can only hope that one day I'll be able to play half as well.

[@johnalamariz2491]

A very diff piece...:(

[@dominicktravis6119]

Your high E is so vibrant and impressive!

[@martafailla1089]

Wow you’re just amazing!

[@imankhodaei7062]

Brilliant!

[@7cordas815]

A mulher toca muito!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Obrigada!

[@ceisonyamada9431]

Bravíssimo!!!!!

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you!

[@maritzaseymour5309]

Bravo!!!excellent

[@drmalone]

Mimi--I heard you play the first time at the NFA Convention in Boston (1994?). You played the Mozart in G as a part of Julius Baker's demonstration of the Yamaha Disklavier. As one of the photographers for that convention, I captured it and it was published in the Flutist's Quarterly. You were amazing then (as a pre-teen) and you are freakin' awesome now! Wish I still had the print of that pic!

[@lisalovelylpa]

Wow great , that must be so hard , you make it so much fun ! Winks Lisa

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you, Lisa!

[@paakupakuu257]

I have to practice this piece for my exam. I'm going to die

[@bellebonebag8096]

Yeah, but you can do it!!

[@thesidemenoflondon]

@@spoosh1021 they said they were gonna die and they havent responded yet sooo

[@chanchalchakraborty3953]

Very very Nice

[@eneaarapi706]

Very nice intepretation

[@BrentCraig7]

All I can say is "Wow!"

[@parnellski]

Simply INSPIRATIONAL !!! Thankyou for sharing !

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Thank you!

[@joneletienne4179]

Great

[@BhavnaM]

6:10 is so mesmerizing

[@ricardoblues]

Desde o Brasil, minhas congratulações. Você além de lindíssima, charmosa e encantadora, toca este instrumento de maneira magnífica, escolhe as peças mais inspiradoras.. Eu não tenho palavras no português para expressar o quanto vc me impressionou.... Ah.. Parabéns também ao pianista.

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Obrigada! I appreciate your kind comment and your following my performances.

[@BhavnaM]

4:50 so pretty!

[@TheJosusax]

❤

[@zebra3stripes]

At 0:28: "Let's make sure...right hand faces out and left hand faces in. Got it. Now the rest is easy."

[@inekedusseljee3093]

💕

[@antenorflautistaccb8962]

flute is yamaha gold? bueno sonido

[@MimiStillmanFlute]

Gracias. It's my wonderful Yamaha 977 14k gold flute with silver keys.

[@playflutejustinmyroom]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@물방울-q5s]

한국사람 있나요ㅡㅡ..

[@titaniclime5382]

10:01

[@РопяникНазар-н6ф]

😳😳 Impossible technique

[@openyourmind...]

Skifo

[@benswartz6387]

I am all about freedom of speech but I am thinking the down voter should seek a psych consult. Bravo.

[@johnalamariz2491]

Ben Swartz yeah ryt...haha thy r not musician mybe...great flutist...