Branford Marsalis - Pavane - Gabriel FAURE'

John Williams conducts this lovely arrangement and production, showcasing a very young Branford Marsalis. The Tanglewood Festival Chorus only add to this most beautiful of live programs!
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[@eddieandrews3854]

I am the third guy in from the left. I will never forget the fun of preparing this piece with the amazing John Oliver and the wonderful singers with whom I was blessed to join. I didn't speak a word of French!!! This was in the late '80's I think. Keep singing everyone!

[@mortalclown3812]

What a splendid comment in all the ways. I love Branford as a human and a musician. This album is extraordinary. Thank you!

[@otissax]

wow !!! Awesome

[@anbux5744]

Just beautiful piece of work! Thank you

[@elianalima4388]

Brilliant human being ❤

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

June 2024! Who's here? ... from Fort Worth, Texas

[@timothyhalligan6427]

Very solum and beautiful All of the Marsallis family are extremely talented individuals what a great father they have to have raised his family in such a way 🎉 All very gifted yes

[@SteveMarruffo]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I've ever heard, and now seen. You can also hear it on _Romances for Saxophone_ by Branford Marsalis 1986.

[@varadero1839]

I've often felt it difficult to respond to messages regarding this wonder. I agree with you Steve Marruffo; this is an incredibly beautiful piece! I rather count it as being at the top of some imaginary sadness tower! As much as I love it, I can't begin to say how it literally can bring me to tears. I'm so grateful to hear from you!

[@varadero1839]

Nathan Gillmore Hi Nathan Gilmore! Thank you for your gracious comments. I'm honored that you wrote. Mere seconds ago I tried to explain some of mixed-feelings about this stupendous production. It's not the work itself, yet merely the beauty and sense of tragedy that it awakens in me. I'm honored that you liked it, and please shuffle my maudlin comments under the carpet!

[@1eradney]

first thoughts = beautiful. second thoughts = to quiet the soul, peace music, music of peace inner and outer...

[@amberianetti2138]

i sang in a small group for my friends recital in college pavane arranged by him for a jazz group. it was awesome. this piece is so rewarding to perform

[@darjeeling6432]

absolute perfection. Thank you..

[@remmie15]

I taped this years ago from the tv to vhs. Great to see it again. Thanks for posting.

[@rossmegon]

Divine!!!!

[@sheilajones4068]

June16th of 2017 Branford Marsalis performed this at Symphony Center with the CSO ... Without Chorus but it was breathtaking... the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's newly established African American Network sponsored a special post-concert Q and A with Branford Marsalis... This work is fabulolous...

[@varadero1839]

@early60srcool The Marsalis family are the most talented! He looks about 12 years old here, and yet he's the oldest of the brothers! I love this piece! I'm so grateful to hear from you.

[@early60srcool]

John, your knowledge and eclectisism you show about music, always amazes me! I have listened to this lovely piece on you site before and wanted to hear it again on a lonely late spring Sunday! I can almost see wood nymphs dancing in a meadow somewhere! you are a treasure to music lovers everywhere! Your friend, Roz

[@early60srcool]

That is one talented family! And WOW! is he ever so young! Very beautiful piece! You've done it again! Posting the lovliest piece of music.

[@michaeljoseph8525]

How old was Branford when this was recorded?

[@ecuaking87]

Thank u sir for uploading know i know the original song and this sounds even more amazing.

[@albysax65]

I found this video searching some performances of the father Ellis. Brandon was very young but the tune was really mature. I can just imagine the happiness for Ellis in a so great moment for their life. Great ... great ... great.

[@varadero1839]

Hi Mr. Tonietti…..Thanks for writing! Here's another nice one with Branford playing for lovely Kathleen Battle! Hope you like. varadero

[@antonettegibbons7960]

Amazing

[@ecuaking87]

A master piece love all the instruments . And im not gonna lie i heard this sample on xzibit-paparazzi song i always loved classic music and rap too and when those 2 come together for me is that like heaven.

[@fredjmp]

Wonderful video! Happy New Year my friend!

[@varadero1839]

@543693The He, John W and the chorus are really amazing! Thanks so much for your comment, and HAPPY NEW YEAR! to you!

[@gachitadamunga2403]

Go Bran!

[@varadero1839]

@fredjmp Thank you so much! Estou muito feliz por ouvir suas palavras, Feliz Ano Novo!

[@wyndhleodumegwu253]

A very young and well-focused Branford brings to fore the vicissitudes of man/woman kind's unpredictable fortune in life. Conductor and members of the orchestra are marvelous.

[@varadero1839]

wyndhl eodumegwu Thank you wyndhl eodumegwu , You’ve already brought back to life the time when this young man performed here, with the amazing chorus and the Boston Pops Orchestra. I apologize for the lack of clearer info on this clip, but please see some more info below, from another poster. Very honored to hear from you! Thanks so much for writing.Best regards,varadero

[@mortalclown3812]

wyndhl eodumegwu I enjoyed your comment: a rarity here on KZbin. Thank you

[@annamariapaciolla7996]

sconvolgente meravigliosamente sconvolgente anna

[@violinista848]

Fantástico

[@hankbrowne4833]

Branford comes to ChicagoSO in June with the equally brilliant Susanna Malkki conducting this piece, Williamsz Escapades and Pulitzer winner Melinda Wagner's world premier Proceed, Moon. What a program! Unfortunately, there is no sign of their being a chorus--that would make it all the greater evening.

[@varadero1839]

@MaisSimples Eu não sei a localização, mas eu tenho certeza que ele foi filmado no "Boston Pops" famoso teatro, em Boston, Massachusetts.

[@SJHwang-me4ok]

Amy Dickson 의 파반느를 듣다가, 우연히 알게된 브랜포드 마살리스의 파반느.. 클래식 소프라노 색소폰의 아름다운 선율 Very Good

[@shanenoel1270]

Paradiso!!!!!!!

[@tonis8505]

This is my favorite piece of classical music. It brings me to tears. Branford Marsalis is wonderful. Does anyone know where I can find an interpretation of the French?

[@csmiranda]

1:37...wow...actually the whole performance wow.

[@varadero1839]

@MaisSimples Por favor, diga uma oração para este pequeno programa! Muito obrigado!

[@jimjennings7623]

Just lovely! Faure composed this as a piano piece, first. Then he rearranged it for solo and chorus which is marked "optional". Aren't we glad he built this great work? Aren't we glad there is that amazing Marsalis family?

[@jiyujizai]

💙😀🍀🌷

[@SahabuddinTanrkulu]

Its quite familiar the beginning of song, little mix little me.

[@TheJokerSax]

the best man

[@jiyujizai]

マルサリス家の基礎教育は素晴らしい❗😃🎵

[@varadero1839]

彼らは確かに信じられないほど素晴らしい音楽ファミリーです！ありがとうございました！

[@user-db5oy5bx1d]

Very Good Sound. Good harmony...New Style....

[@varadero1839]

이병의 Thank you so much for your message. This is, indeed, an unusually beautiful rendition and performance of this song. To be truthful, I'm not sure how many superb musicians, starting with father Marsalis, are in the family! I'm thinking at least 4! Thank you so much for writing, and best regards. varadero

[@timothyhalligan6427]

The French horn 📯📯📯 s

[@POLlyy23]

Can't help but to hear xzibit

[@varadero1839]

Patrik Karlsson Dear Mr. Karlsson, I'm really grateful for your comment, but need your help with an explanation. I visited some "xzibit" sites and they were very interesting. I just suspect I'm too old to understand the comparison. Is there any chance that you'd write back and tell me where you found these two artists to be alike? I'm not wanting to sound mean in any way, but I'm just curious. I hope to hear from you! Best regards, varadero

[@POLlyy23]

Xzibit had a song called "paparazzi" in the early 90s where he sampled this intro . I used to listen to it all day long and now i can't listen to the original without hearing xzibit in the back of my mind.

[@varadero1839]

Patrik Karlsson Hi Patrik, Just went offline after reading your message, and found a rendition of Xzibit's production of this piece. Now I understand! I apologize. I'm probably old enough to be either of these performers grandparents! I'm glad and grateful that you took the time to reply to my question. I've uploaded so many songs by the Marsalis family; they're the best. Want to link you to one of my other favorites with Branford and Kathleen Battle; so beautiful! The song, is "Come Sunday," with both Kathleen Battle and Branford Marsalis, and I'm in a big pile of trouble with YT. Please check it out, and remember me! Best my friend, varadero

[@ernestineanderson3323]

I love this young gentleman, he is so talented, I love everything Marsalis, Branfords Vocalize, Rachmaninoff is absolutely breathtaking one of my many favorites. What a talented family.

[@early60srcool]

Hi again John. I hate to leave typos. But, my r ain't workin' too good (as you can see!) Again , your bud, Roz

[@twmkoh]

Paparazzi by Xhibit brought me here.

[@camelopardalis84]

Okay, I need to ask: What instrument is this?

[@varadero1839]

I’ve been trying for days to learn what instrument he’s playing with little luck. I think it’s either a tenor, or more likely a soprano sax. Hope this helps.

[@TitoSilversax]

This is a soprano saxophone :)

[@gcg8187]

that instrument always comes in so abruptly

[@Sergoriys]

Хм.. Как низко звучит, прям как альт.

[@godard17]

williams and marsalis? i don't think so.

[@varadero1839]

How to respond? Please, just listen to the announcer at the end of the piece. That's not my voice.

[@GamerGirlAnna]

You can see that it's Marsalis and John Williams in the video. It's obviously them. Look up pictures of them.