Brahms: Symphony no. 1 - 4th movement (Benjamin Zander - Interpretation Class)

For more classes like this one, please visit the Benjamin Zander Center - www.benjaminzander.org/
Reuben Stern, conductor
Benjamin Zander's Interpretation of Music, Lessons for Life
Dave Jamrog, Audio/Video

[@gideoncheung8731]

Just began watching, but loved how Reuben looked from the get-go --- unlike many other conductors in Benjamin Zander's classes you could tell easily he was here to conduct, that he wanted to and even his face told the same story.

[@topoisomerace]

Fully agree. I would enjoy playing for him. He has the commanding presence I'd want.

[@Eudaimonia88]

A wonderful experience - a storm of emotion! Reuben is just fabulous under the tutelage of the great Maestro.

[@JimmyDaboul]

Benjamin! 3 interpretations within 14 hours. I have to get back to work. I can't stop watching... can't wait for the next one. Thank you

[@mmarks4]

Oh, so that's correct! I was guessing, from seeing this and the Daniel Cho / Beethoven Sym. 5 one, with the same players, posted so close in time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXTOgmRpbdiabK8 And what's the third one you refer to? Thanks!

[@trebledawson]

So many excellent comments that Benjamin makes, but the one that made me start grinning from ear of ear like a madman was how he described the chorale as "giving thanks". I've studied Brahms 1 before, I've played it before (timpani! Thank you for the shoutout during the horn solo, Maestro, it's unbelievably difficult!), but as gorgeous and soul-touching as that moment is, I'd never thought of it before as "giving thanks". But then, he says that, and it's just so obviously TRUE, that I can't believe I never noticed it before. What an astonishingly incredible fount of musical knowledge and human connection.

[@topoisomerace]

20:28 - 20:42 is my favourite part. Reuben's focus, intensity, and willingness to take on board the suggestion was great to see.

[@Syzygy-21cm]

Oh, Benjamin "I find it too chirpy, like Gilbert and Sullivan" - had my in fits of laughter. Got to hand it to Reuben, he took it all in, understood Benjamin's intentions - well done that young man.

[@AnnaKhomichkoPianist]

Thank you for posting such unique content! :)

[@nicholastaranto6466]

I love how Mr Zander clicks 66bpm at @37:47 exactly without a metronome...

[@sageobrien6776]

Well he's studied Beethoven's metronome marks for years.

[@innasokolova736]

I wish I could see Zander's orchestra rehersal

[@helenpanshin5589]

"It's the fulfillment of their life dream. Be with them."

[@robertpawlsoky2910]

Beautiful, exquisite! So much content and so much more.

[@bebeaggad3302]

“Never conduct, and you will go far “ Benjamin Zander

[@sungpackhong4144]

I liked how he described the life of flautist.

[@sungpackhong4144]

“... and orchestra players dont go to Switzerland. “

[@fabricepierre9049]

J'adore... Quel musicien et quelle juste réflection sur l'utilité et le rôle du chef d'orchestre !

[@archangecamilien1879]

Sounds more interesting, that movement, than I remember...I remember last time I listened to that symphony I didn't care much for it...there might have been a movement I liked...

[@nadirkemal]

Dear brother Benjamin. Suffering is the root of creativity... As long as people of tragedies don’t turn into pharaohs under which they suffered...

[@llornit]

anyone knows if a quaver upbeat is useful for this movement? its as slow as the intro of beethoven 1, where conductors often use a quaver upbeat

[@robertpawlsoky2910]

Wow!!!

[@BostonBum15]

Did the 2nd pianist go over her union hours limit?

[@avivdor1454]

Benjamin Zander: That's not what Beethoven wrote! It should be 92 bpm!! also Benjamin Zander: It says 'no accelerando' that's the place where you do an accelerando

[@maazzafar2822]

I am assuming the original score does not prohibit an accelerando. Someone please correct me if I assume wrong.

[@mathewkinnear3581]

@@maazzafar2822 you’re right. He’s just having fun. It just doesn’t say “accel”. By this point though, in romantic music, it’s assumed that with a crescendo, the tempo will push forward a little bit.

[@forheavenssakeidonthavewif2657]

Question: Who is that ultra talented pianist who works with BZ every instruction session? She is fantastic at interpreting his instructions into measuring her playing accordingly. Anyone know?

[@pollekem6459]

I believe she is called Dina but I do not know her last name and yes she is amazing

[@francescodefendi3201]

@FORHEAVEN'SSAKEIDON'THAVEWIFI! DOH! Dina Vainshtein: great musician! 👏🏼

[@efxinoskosmos202]

Ofcourse you have a huge advantage...no other in the world suffered anyway...

[@prstudios3256]

Entrance of the Triggered Trombones! Any history fans who got this reference?

[@alexanderhowell9583]

Oh my.... he's so handsome! I think I fell in love at about 5 min.

[@peterpaul176]

That Jewish joke...