Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major - Movements 1 & 2 (Benjamin Zander - Interpretation Class)

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Yuri Ahn, cello
Dina Vainshtein, piano
Interpretations of Music: Lessons for Life
with Benjamin Zander
Dave Jamrog Audio/Video

[@nch1646]

I am addicted to watching Benjamin even though i’m Not a musician! I feel so positive and encouraged! Thank you Benjamin

[@georgethakur]

watch responsibly®

[@annajoohyekim5797]

Me too! Mr. Benjamin is so awesome! :) Full of kindness, warmth and inspiration!

[@xaviermarican4557]

You know he wrote a book with his wife? It’s called the art of possibility and it’s about how to apply that encouraging attitude you see in these classes to life in general

[@mexita2002]

Watching this made me totally forget i was having a bad day

[@georgethakur]

are you better now, my man

[@robertdawsonscott9068]

Its fantastic, isn't it. The pupil is clearly a reserved kind of person and finds his ebullient manner and even the things he is saying, difficult, even intimidating, to begin with. But, as someone says further down this thread, to get beyond mere technical proficiency, as a musician, you simply have to get rid fo that reserve - when you're playing anyway. To give her her due, she really tries to follow what he is telling her even though she is obviously sceptical. And then something magical happens. The audience notice the difference in her playing even before she does. And then she realises what is happening, that this madman may be right, despite her reservations, and grows into it. And she goes from a chrysalis to a butterfly - just like he says.

[@georgethakur]

alright, i'm a guy but that articulation drove my knees weak

[@LaFlaneuse0]

Magnifique explanation

[@Joerideabike]

@@georgethakur Yes exactly. Suddenly she was not playing to my ears but rather directly to my feelings, touching me in an uncommon and almost uncomfortable place, squeezing feelings out of me I seldom feel.

[@dorachance3946]

I've been watching a lot of these masterclasses lately, but this one is truly special....it really looks like one of my own lessons when I was studying piano. My teacher was as excited and madly in love with music as Mr. Zander, sometimes she was even more extreme - dancing around the room, stomping feet, singing loudly. She really pulled me out of my impossible shyness and insecurity, layer after layer, year after year. I didn't choose music as my career, but those years shaped the person I am now and I will cherish them for life. Thank you so much for these videos

[@wagnerpolveiro7176]

Mr. Benjamin Zander is a genius. And this Young lady Yuri Ahn at the cello is absolutely stunning. Bravo !

[@cantoalma6503]

Bravo!!!! Have enjoyed so much! The Passion of Music so vivid transcending deeply!!

[@pradagio_]

In my humble opinion, the cellist is outstanding! I have watched superb performances, but hers is the most beautiful!

[@herbertkronzucker8367]

This restores faith in humanity. The best of the human spirit is unfolding in this room. A masterclass in the true sense of the word.

[@LordvonWaffy]

This masterclass demonstrates and explains very clearly the various reasons why musicians are commonly stereotyped as being depressed and temperamental. They train themselves to deliver things that are not supposed to be happening in people's daily lives, making it happen at all times.

[@mcengizaydin]

Benjamin is great, musicians are great, but the lady in audience with red-white striped pullover is touched wonderfully, her whole face smiles, one can fall in love with her expressive joy

[@p0t80]

She is a real groupie. I think she's in all of Zander's masterclasses.

[@andrewjenkinson8948]

Yes, she absolutely loves the music, doesn't she? It's wonderful.

[@zwieglupglup]

Because her face was "what that is for".

[@FranckSonata]

She is Jacqueline du Pré reincarnated.

[@57dogsbody]

WOW the difference in her playing after a few wise words from him........Incredible. I Love the way he is so positive and makes this a fun happy class.

[@georgethakur]

never seen someone learn L I V E, that was cool to watch

[@LorenzoDeLeon]

This is beyond amazing. So simple, so fundamentally true. « Regular life does not produce this ». This is the ONLY reason we (including amateurs like me) started to play music. But it can get lost along the way, buried under the quest for technical perfection, execution details, culture, peer pressure, need to excel, competition, whatever gets in the way. And this crazy guy, this grandpa we’d all like to have says it with so much passion, knowledge, commitment… I cried a few times watching this.

[@CarolHaynesJ]

Her playing in the slow movement just had me sobbing. Incredible playing.

[@paacer]

That Haydn concerto is such a beautiful piece of music and her playing of the slow movement was just sublime . I will certainly look out for the name Yuri Ahn in future . Benjamin is such a wonderful communicator . I would love to be present at one of his masterclasses .

[@kisungyou6505]

저런 선생님을 만나볼 수 있다는건 정말 귀한 기회인데, 가이드 한번에 소리가 바뀌게 만드는 선생님이나 그걸 해내는 학생이나 정말 훌륭합니다 크..

[@cathytai]

"Breath with your bow" - yes

[@guillermowijdemans1587]

The way he looks at 32:13. Affirmative! Zander is the best, what a compassion.

[@shirleyrombough8173]

Zander is the human being we should all aspire to be.

[@arcobow97]

I think she was actually crying while playing if Im not mistaken. Simply amazing.

[@stinkyuser4798]

No, she was sleeping.

[@fredlifsitz7411]

Ben is just fabulous in his aerobic energy and desire to inspire - inspire everyone near him. Memories of three years of Saturday Mornings in Jordan Hall with Ben conducting, singing, cajoling and caring for our small Chamber Orchestra come flooding back from seeing this.

[@digitaldoublex2]

Yuri's transformation was amazing. I appreciated her music at the beginning ( at a head level ), but by the end, i was moved ( at a heart level ). Thank you for sharing Yuri.

[@stabiljka]

One of the most successful lessons. The transformation was incredible

[@parsabozorgani2721]

Lots of love from Iran

[@georgethakur]

I like your language, too bad I don't speak it

[@CamiloGaetePuga]

Wow this man seems enlightened to me! how much love and fire in his being! Amazing! Wonderful masterclass, wonderful student!

[@stinkyuser4798]

Shut the fuck up! Just listen and learn, stop writing shit!

[@CamiloGaetePuga]

Practice what you preach little man.

[@stinkyuser4798]

Kamilo Gaete Ok old man

[@blueseruser]

Stinky User , !! WHAT a coarse , uneducated, troll, you are!!

[@reflechant]

God, how wonderful... It's what Haydn's music is.

[@PbPomper]

Damn, I have to go to bed but I found this series and can't stop watching.

[@cindymcfarlane9371]

PbPomper I know,

[@georgethakur]

Have you gone to bed yet, I am concerned brother

[@LaFlaneuse0]

@@georgethakur Haha if he hasn't yet he'd be 'tot'

[@SeaRasp]

Same

[@kumao1824]

me too.

[@natejohnson1083]

Benjamin Zander is really in a league of his own

[@blueseruser]

The Man emanates such Joy!! Such a wonderful Coach and Teacher!! All who miss his joyful philosophy are at a loss! Who loves Classical Music any more than this Man??!

[@shirleyrombough8173]

He's right. Have you ever seen Itzhak Perlman play? He looks as if he's found nirvana. And who am I to say he hasn't?

[@shirleyrombough8173]

This student is the embodiment of true enlightenment in her playing. I have to say this Hayden piece is extraordinarily beautiful. What a combination, including the accompanist and of course this genius teacher. I have heard this piece before but never played like this.

[@TheMusicalEvents]

An amazing generous, courageous teacher and a student beeing open to get totally transformed by the experience ... just great!

[@lbco5229]

Oh Benjamin, you are a treasure! I love your wisdom - it goes well beyond the music!

[@ranbirkaur1078]

This moved me to tears. Wonderful. Wonderful accomplishment for the beautiful chellist and the Great Benjamin Zander.

[@audwinjones9079]

Music alone is powerful, but when matched with someone who can help convey the spirit behind the song, its magical... This was awesome!

[@Jammmmmmmmmy]

Wow... speechless... such a transformation. Those last few minutes felt so connected, on such a deep level.

[@Wigsyb0y]

What a wonderful series of videos,what an inspirational man is Benjamin. A joy to watch.

[@michelvdbogaert]

Goosebumps every time I listen to this concert played by Yuri Ahn. Please let us hear more!

[@stevewisniewski5860]

Sometimes it’s not the years that are put into practice, sometimes it’s instinct just like eating. That was an amazing performance. It’s for the love of music.

[@whyiscellosohard]

Wonderful masterclass. Now every time I hear that phrase, I'm going to think about Stella and Mary, and I don't even know who they are!

[@georgethakur]

they sound nice enough, i automatically like anyone with the name "Mary" for some reason

[@malte708]

What a teacher !! This man is fantastic!

[@ismaelsoto9680]

Enjoyed a lot the second movement. Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@georgethakur]

you're welcome

[@georgethakur]

i didn't upload it but i'm sure he'd say that

[@petercrosland5502]

it's infectious -could be here for hours....

[@rstubee1]

Suggested this for a young violinist in colorado to watch this closely. Fine expression.

[@blessed.cellist]

He is awesome! Very inspiring! Going to practice now!

[@egyptianminor]

Thanks for sharing.

[@HenryDrives]

Moved to tears as the lady in the first row

[@uansu5132]

I love this masterclass

[@PbPomper]

Dina is amazing!

[@georgethakur]

Nah, she uses too much pedal in her introductions

[@thatsEforEveryone]

@@georgethakur can you do better?

[@phabi0]

@@thatsEforEveryone he doesn't have to do better in order to have an opinion. Just as you don't need to be a chef du cuisine to consider a meal too salty for your preference.

[@edmondpark853]

5 YEARS LATER, SHE MUST BE ONE OF TOP CLASS MUSICIAN NOW. NEED KNOW HER FULL NAME.

[@micahjoung1868]

Yuri Ahn

[@musictorelax5587]

I am tranquilized just by listening to what he says. Is he a sir of her majesty yet?

[@nancymohass4891]

A teacher who is a beautiful music himselfe!

[@georgethakur]

himself in french

[@brigittabrundlmayer9747]

So am I so fascinating! He is such a good coach!🥰👍

[@benmeitzen4184]

Incredible!!

[@georgethakur]

For some reason whenever "incredible" is written with more than one exclamation mark I read it in a French accent

[@teckyify]

I dont know she plays world class, crazy good, good lord.

[@angelicacellomusic]

What a beautiful class! Thank you!

[@hazelbasils]

I have a dream of this piece being played at a wedding

[@nawarbmansour6510]

Hayden is so underrated

[@banangela]

14:12 I'll always remember that quote!

[@UGPepe]

when those chords land at 25:38 what a moment...

[@SeaRasp]

UGP one of my favorite passages in the entire concerto.. just so beautiful

[@NoName-zn1sb]

She plays so beautifully that she almost makes herself weep... 24:00

[@user-dh9kc3to8y]

What a maturing!

[@laikeatlim8261]

So expressive!

[@gena4745]

이 할배 마스터클래스 영상 제자들 중 젤 잘하시는것 같습니다.

[@jasongotcello]

Everyone else: cello is my favorite instrument Cello players: yeah, no

[@danielmachado7256]

Referência de O Iluminado numa Master class, tem o meu respeito!!!

[@benjainfant777]

great class...

[@georgethakur]

agreedomundo

[@GharDaVedh]

Great Love and Respect from Punjab :)

[@petercrosland5502]

Needs an orchestra, it's not just about the soloist however good, Haydn wrote both cello concerti as " give aways " for musicians leaving but he wasn't going to leave the rest of the orchestra out of the fun. Both concerti lost until around 1970 when the scores turned up.

[@VincentMusolino]

I am wondering how much teaching is responsible for producing musicians who lack showmanship and story-telling. Zander is constantly mentoring these young musicians in that way. Are they being taught to "play the notes"?

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

I used to teach guitar and the biggest hurdle with most of my students was they didn't know how to practice. Once they followed the regimes I set for them they became fast learners and then It was down to how many hrs per day they were willing to put in. After everything they would do well to watch and try to understand what Ben Zanders was getting at with Yuri. He really amazes me all the time. This lesson makes me want to take Cello lessons...lol as I really love the sound of the thing along with the Viola

[@ronj9448]

Teachers tend to focus on technique because its easier to teach and more black and white. I"ve had teachers who dwelled on expression but that amount of time was less than 1%. When I took Comedy Improv for fun it opened me to the possibilities in music.

[@derekflanderschang9654]

Live every note like you are Steven Isserlis’ hair

[@moein-lifestyle]

🎻 10:11 - 12:47 🎻

[@danculo]

Love it!

[@katie4623]

I get what he's doing but I'd be so self conscious and embarrassed if I were the cellist.

[@paulheffron7557]

Logan, you have just shared one of the wisest pieces of advice about the freedom of being in that zone where true joy in performing occurs.

[@pearlrowell.]

I hope I can gain confidence soon, I have a masterclass and I’m very scared, my lack of confidence also limits my playing but I’m working on overcoming it

[@ronj9448]

Yes embarrassed will hold you back but everyone says that. I was told while tuning to "play three wrong notes" (random). Get them out! That is what you fear and now you have nothing to fear! Sounds silly but that helped me calm down. Best of luck on your adventure.

[@TeamKuukiFoodGames]

It's 342am ... x-x

[@Elias-fp2wr]

32:43

[@cameron9643]

I love the cello when she plays it but I hate it when I play it.

[@benny25410]

i want to be a butterfly too!

[@pattyhsieh]

"normal life doesn't produce that" hmm...food for thought

[@sminhle]

May I ask that, the audience here, are they musicians as well or people with interest in intepretation are also welcome? Is this kind of class open to the public? Thanks!

[@aronpetrusbolonicellist]

He reminds me to Gábor Takács Nagy and Miklós Perényi, my teacher

[@georgethakur]

hungarian names scare me

[@saltag]

Isn't the B the submediant instead of the subdominant...?

[@benjaminglorieux8920]

+slash6ds Technically yes, but I think he means that the B is being played as part of the subdominant step (G) in the tonality of the piece (D).

[@saltag]

+Benjamin Glorieux Oh so part of a G major triad, makes sense...

[@benjaminglorieux8920]

+slash6ds that's it!

[@saltag]

Benjamin Glorieux Yay!

[@georgethakur]

the B is what it wants to be, it's 2019 you bigot

[@RochestersGotTalentbyPaulRefic]

i think she sounds better than YO YO

[@georgethakur]

👩‍👦

[@RochestersGotTalentbyPaulRefic]

what is her name

[@stevesanderson8360]

Why is the same woman in the striped shirt always in the front row of every presentation?

[@georgethakur]

#1 fan, clearly

[@fredvonbreuer6998]

Pardon, aber der Zander geht mir mit seiner selbstdarstellerischen Dozentenshow einfach auf den Geist!

[@markferwerda7968]

Dina uses too much pedal in her introductions.

[@georgethakur]

Nah, she's amazing

[@stinkyuser4798]

She looks like Buda.

[@Jenny-iz8rm]

Yes, in a selfless way.

[@FranzFischerSDG]

That is funny but you are missing dh according to how it is spelled. I will ask Merriam Webster who started spelling Buddha. Probably you are more closer than original sound. Is it Tamil? Sanscrit? Anyhow I was flooded with tears listening her playing and B. Zander's true love of music.