Debussy: Cello Sonata - 1st movement (Benjamin Zander - Interpretation Class)

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Nitzan Gal, cello and Moriah Trenk, piano
Interpretations of Music: Lessons for Life
with Benjamin Zander
Dave Jamrog Audio/Video

[@MastaDamascus]

I swear this man is making me fall in love with music all over again. His overwhelming passion for music is contagious, and to boot he has such a wonderful personality! People like him really give me the inspiration to continue to pursue my path in conducting and music education.

[@chopin65]

Ben is unforgettable. He is perfectly abusurd and incredibly alive. Bless him.

[@patrick6110]

These are kids learning to improve their playing. It's not a technical lesson but a lesson in interpretation and sometimes even a lesson in being. If you have a quarter of the vital energy and positive attitude of this man then you must be a local hero. Zander is loved by musicians all over the world for who he is and what he generously gives others. If you're not interested don't leave disparaging comments, simply move on.

[@RLsoundoost]

Truly a great music teacher --- Benjamin zander！

[@fernandograu6677]

Really a wonderful watch! The detail of the "unnecessary" double string repetition is very valuable indeed, as it brings the correct surrealistic spirit of the music alive!

[@georgezheng1279]

Ben is so soo sooo inspiring to his student in this Debussy Sonata for Cello. Amazingly showed his passion in his artful teaching!!!!

[@robinampipparampil]

Astonishing performance. Nitzan Gal plays the cello flawlessly and Moriah Trenk is very inspiring on the piano. Thank you very much for this great performance.

[@YAHvzw]

Thank you, Moriah & Nitzan, and Ben of course ! You took all the dust of this 100 year old piece and made it fresh again, exuberant & mysterious at the same time. What a joy !

[@tarracacatracolia780]

Four years later, I feel the same way here. Thank YOU so much as well!

[@tahiragibson6407]

DUST? What dust? You obviously know nothing of this piece!

[@ucdcrush]

I must have listened to 10 different interpretations of this since I watched this video and was introduced to this lovely piece. To my ear, the Zander-influenced version of this is my favorite, especially the emotional parts towards the end of the first section. If anyone else knows of a favorite interpretation that conveys this emotion please share it.

[@oliviermoser9788]

Bravo booth of you, what a journey you bring us with.

[@tarracacatracolia780]

I am a little late, but thank you, Gal, Trenk, and thank you, Zander. There is something about this piece that drives me crazy, literally. I couldn't have found it without you. Also, I may have found some similarities with Cassadó's "Requiebros" in the second movement I believe, the Pierrot one. Cheers from Spain.

[@angelikaseegers-classicalg8053]

Phantastisch !! Great playing and great teaching !! Danke : - ))

[@kamilzabiegala1649]

Truly Amazing Teacher. And amazing students.

[@unchistejaja]

what an interestingly strange piece. Thank you teacher and performers for the fantastic journey.

[@benny25410]

a Steinway piano sounds so beautiful even when its out of tune

[@CrowIIII]

School pianos....

[@georgezheng1279]

What a Articulate interpretation of Debussy piece! Wonderful and enjoyable…

[@javierbiaggi3072]

Zander makes finger liking music!

[@ElijahHBuerk]

Does anybody know if the interview with Tortelier mentioned can be found anywhere on the internet? I'd like to see it.

[@tarracacatracolia780]

Btw, here's a recording of Cassadó and Mendelssohn playing this piece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX3HgIaqd5hmfpI Cheers

[@parkerwoolworth263]

*Music Is Meant To Be Interpreted - And Not Left Enigmatical.*

[@s.d.berquist6866]

Thank you

[@wyattframe]

As a european not speaking english as my first language I am interested in which kind of fog is mentioned in the Tortelier story about 13:20 into the video Anyone

[@luzaguir]

Who was Benjamin's teacher? Because he mentions him in many masterclasses but I don't understand the name

[@jackhousman6637]

Gaspar Cassado, Spanish cellist and composer. 1897-1966

[@luzaguir]

Thankss

[@tarracacatracolia780]

You can search for him on google or wherever, but you will know even more of him if you watch other interpretation classes given by Zander. His way of understanding music, the way he interpreted/ composed musical pieces, the environment he lived in and even some quirks on his cello technique, as mentioned in this video. Cheers.

[@TheZgfzd]

Someone needs to tune the piano

[@musicborders]

My thoughts exactly!!! I have a really good piano tuner in Las Vegas who’s tuned the White House piano at least twice for two or three different presidents. Maybe he’s been in Manchester?

[@beecolor]

A little nervous, but he says some interesting things

[@frankstein9982]

this man's theatricality is inimical to the music. In general, condctors who start messing with chamber music should be avoided.

[@josed.vargas3961]

You think so? To me Chamber music is even more theatrical than orchestral. It's much more intimate, and are you more likely to be honest and open and expressive in an intimate setting or in front of a big crowd? And by crowd I don't mean the audience, I mean the other performers. The other performers whom competed just as hard as you to get a seat in that orchestra. The other performers who may get amusement from you making a mistake. In an orchestra you get paid to be perfect. In a chamber ensemble, the music is yours.

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

That was very uncalled for. Mr Zander is always right in my opinion and anyways the music can be interpenetrated more than a few ways and non being incorrect.There is only so much information down on the paper is there not...? Ben Zander has huge knowledge and experience to draw from where you just have to say he is harmful and dangerous...I think NOT !

[@glspj]

Mr Zander is *opening avenues* of "seeing" and experiencing the music beyond what the students at this level are usually exposed to. He is not there to "teach 'cello" per se, but to invite these young musicians into a totally different world filled with new paradigms of "structure" and also with a confidence in their own artistry! The extra dimensions brought to the students' thinking and understanding aren't in any way "inimical to the music"!!!

[@patrick6110]

Frank Stein, a computer will make you very happy sonner than you think, playing the music you like in a perfectly flawless way. That is if you like your music dead.

[@chopin65]

@@josed.vargas3961 I agree. This objection seems pointless to me. What does he want? A funeral?

[@oscarjimenez3151]

Terrible

[@Beer-can_full_of_toes]

You are not leading properly if your face is not getting red as a beet frequently. Mr Zander’s face is red all the time from his passion and exuberance. What a wonderful man and an absolute class act. I’ve known about him for a while now but never really looked closely at him. I am doing that now.