Mozart: Bassoon Concerto (complete) in B-flat major K 191, Aligi Voltan bassoon

Live concert in the wonderful Teatro Olimpico of Andrea Palladio in Vicenza, Italy
Aligi Voltan: bassoon
G.B.Rigon: Conductor
Orchestra del Teatro Olimpico di Vicenza
June 2004

[@LaurasLastDitch]

This is very, very nicely played. As a former professional bassoonist, I can say it's uncommon to hear this level of lyricism and musicality on the bassoon. I put money on it he listens to a lot of vocal music.

[@IceOfPhoenix88]

The smile of the soloist after a concerto is always so heartwarming. In the grand scope of things, one 20 minute performance means nothing, but for that soloist it means the world.

[@truckernn]

😂

[@elisasena3633]

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[@apelleti]

Hands-down the best recording of this piece I've ever heard. Not only is the soloist amazing, but kudos to the conductor for pulling such great phrasing out of the orchestra. The sound recording engineers did absolute magic on this!

[@willmorris8198]

I agree. The conductor did such an excellent job balancing every part of the orchestra and bringing them out when they are important. What a glorious recording!

[@matheoantoniobotello5146]

This is Mozart played correctly, the soloist is just amazing

[@ancamg]

Mozart was 18 when he composed this concert. Amazing! Beautiful interpretation!

[@dextermorgan5962]

he composed his first symphony when he is eight.

[@davidmelton6387]

Mozart is an alien 👽 that looks like a human being.

[@jiwbink]

AND JUST LOOK AT KIDS TODAY...SMH!

[@zaynmalik7162]

@@jiwbink how about you

[@erika6651]

@@davidmelton6387 actually he looked like a gerbil. This bassoonist is quite cute though.

[@GallonMilkProductions]

this was the first concerto I ever learned for bassoon many years ago, it still brings tears to my eyes to hear it.

[@brett3620]

I have listened to many recordings of this on KZbin within the past few days. In my opinion this recording is the best one. The soloist is so expressive -- I think he may be one of the best wind instrument performers I've ever heard

[@ClassicusHomo]

Try Theo Plath, too. 🎶He's also great.🎵

[@knownanonymous1691]

Mozart was truly a genius And i'm so glad he gave all instruments a chance to shine

[@rossini9mozart10]

He even composed an trumpet concerto, but very unfortunatly it's lost 😢

[@cavaloavapor1077]

@@rossini9mozart10 😭😭😭

[@susanpurnell2433]

What a beautiful, mellow, rich sound the bassoon has. I can't understand why there isn't much more music written for this instrument.

[@nyancs7098]

Most composers/arrangers think nowadays “oh you can play low on it” so they stick us on a bass line, but orchestral pieces originally gave bassoons a lot more

[@albertomartin4812]

It is the best wind instrument.

[@bogdiworksV2]

@@albertomartin4812 fun and playful but also lyrical. What's not to love?!

[@pianonineg9576]

Mozart and Aligi a perfect duo...they understand each other... Bravo for this epic performance...rare and perfect !

[@donaldcassady7365]

This bassoonist is amazing!! I had the 3rd movement as my bridesmaids/groomsmen processional at my wedding, October 28, 1993 at St. Anthony's Church in Streator, Illinois. Sadly, the bassoonist could not make it as his father was admitted to the hospital that morning. But, our organist, Jean Drendel, played it very well! I had to order it from a publisher in Germany and it took from July to October for us to receive it. It was very worth it! I have never suggested it to be played at any other wedding since....it's a special memory for us!

[@googlefashists4986]

Im sure they dont solicit your approval.

[@hpe-eo4ce]

As a cello player I have always appreciated the sound of the bassoon. It has that same sweet tenor clef resonance, it's like the wind instrument version of the cello. Few composers can showcase the ability of the bassoon to produce some of the most lovely sounds on Earth quite like Mozart. Love it!

[@DyingSunberry]

As a cellist, I agree!! I love the bassoon, and I might start learning it soon :)

[@josuekoenig1723]

For years now, my school has not had a bassoon player in years. I decided to pick up the bassoon and I am having a lot of fun! Thanks for this terrific recording.

[@LeBlade]

Same for my school. Not any bassoon players for years, but I chose to be a bassoon player and just begun for about 3 weeks now. Only learned 3 notes, but I so far love the bassoon!!

[@brucemarquardt7422]

Solo's are very demanding and Motzart didn't make things easy. This guy is awesome, as are they all. Encore encore.

[@sergioscoccini3704]

Questa. Interpretazione ti manda in estasi.

[@jandamskier6510]

@@sergioscoccini3704 un poco exagerado, no?

[@SpencerMusicSchool]

As a concert pianist who has played 8 of the piano concerti.. This is one of the most beautiful and well played versions I have heard of the Bb Bassoon. Bravo maestro. Beautiful clarity, and ornamentation as well as fab breathing technique and excellent conducting. Truly stunning.

[@miraskaf5735]

I know nearly nothing about classical music. I just love listening to it. This one is particularly amazing and i can listen to it everyday... bassoon is very smooth ...i just love it.

[@EnzoVecchiaio]

Mozart concertos are like sativa for the soul. I never stop being energized. Wish he'd written more for both bassoon & clarinet.

[@richardboudville5188]

Sounds so lovely and rich. My first time hearing this Mozart Bassoon Concerto. Mozart was so masterful in composing for this Instrument (also). He displayed it's full range of sounds and also the technical ability of the Bassoonist. Well done Mr Aligi Voltan. Thank you to all the other excellent musicians and Conductor too. Loved the third movement especially.

[@harrydonker1482]

Beautiful!!! Amazing sound, Aligi thanks.!You,are the best bassoon player I ever heart in my whole life..I'm now 75.

[@elinir777]

beautiful basson playing

[@dick12235]

Thanks: My Brain needed this. Mozart is the Greatest.

[@daviddesarbre4337]

Mozart’s music is the most beautiful gift of mankind ever.

[@thunderfoot43]

His sound is astounding. I can't get over how perfect his vibrato is.

[@editheichert5515]

Wonderful piece and great bassoonist! Love to hear it over and over again

[@michelealba744]

Magnifique Mozart, magnifique soliste , magnifique orchestre ! Un très grand bravo à eux !

[@stephaniepanayides8174]

Mozart was epic. He was on the level of Einstein and this guy is amazing!

[@cavaloavapor1077]

And Einstein loved Mozart´s music as well 🙂

[@stilichobias]

The difference between scientists and artists: scientists discover, artists create.

[@OhFookinELL]

Bravo.. that was amazing. The distinctive sound of the Bassoon is so heartwarming. Loving it..

[@violaoale]

the man deserves a medal for taking such songs from this difficul instrument.

[@louisin2008]

fantastic performance Mr. Voltan. Very lively, great control, lot's of expression, love the part starting 5:19

[@seecritagent]

Played this for my freshman year recital at Baylor University and nearly passed out towards the end! Fun to play albeit challenging...Mozart is pure genius!!

[@BenDover-gn8mh]

I have to play this bassoon solo for my all south jersey audition and ive only been playing bassoon for a year, RIP me

[@bassdaddy7293]

My mom is a bassoon player. Still teaches and plays now into her 70’s. I grew up with this piece. Will forever have a place in my heart. Wonderful soloist.

[@edirleifurtado7777]

❤

[@ChucksterJax]

Great performance! You have a great sound and style. I used to play oboe and I feel the double reed instruments have the best sound of all the woodwinds..

[@pwmoree]

Bravo mr Voltan. This is a fantastic rendition of this concerto.

[@JuanMarcello]

Absolute amazing player! Such a beautiful sound, vibrato, tune! Bravissimo!!

[@RodCornholio]

Mozart had a particular gift for bassoon writing.

[@thomasborgsmidt9801]

You should consider it in the context of his work in bringing the conical woodwinds together with the cylindrical (clarinettes) to achieve the fullness of sound all through the entire register.Had a bloody problem bringing the bitch to sister in law into the fold. The human voice is so individual, that it often clashes with the instruments.

[@peaceharmony4115]

Indeed... he had a particular gift for music in general! ;)

[@simonkawasaki4229]

RodCornholio it's use with the other woodwinds in KV. 482 (Piano concerto, 3rd movement) is wonderful as well!

[@RodCornholio]

Simon Kawasaki Thanks.

[@organman52]

SO TRUE !

[@hsltr1]

Beautifully played by the bassoonist, I just keep coming back for more and I don't understand the thumbs down I can only think they have no appreciation of a well played piece .

[@richardwhitfill5253]

I don't understand the thumbs down either

[@josephcharland7396]

thumbs downers clueless and jealous! amazing performance...

[@cfrandre8319]

peter pepper there are some paltry, shallow souls who do nothing but go from site to site to score off, ding a site for no reason other than their own bad attitude

[@stellina8939]

Those thumbs down people have no conception of the genius of Mozart-exceptionally played,one of my favourites,have watched this hundreds of times.

[@barbararussell5101]

Love this performance! I have never mastered standing and playing the bassoon - he makes it look so natural.

[@michelbensadon3752]

Beautifully played by a sensitive young musician.

[@RandomGUYjeff]

When I started playing in the USA back in 1985, we had to order mine from Germany. Had never heard a bassoon until my own. Glad to see how it's caught on so younger generations can play it.

[@peaceharmony4115]

Mozart... wonderful, as always! My thanks to Aligi Voltan, G.B. Rigon, and the members of the Orchestra del Teatro Olimpico di Vicenza.

[@heidejanshon]

Gorgeous work! I am an opera singer and my 11 year old son chose to pick up the bassoon this year in beginning band. I did a search and found this video. Ahhh! Heaven...and you play magnificently. I absolutely adore singing Mozart, and this is so much like his arias.

[@substitoad7069]

I'm a Wynn ensemble bassoon player this is stupendous good luck to your son in his band

[@joeplavin]

I hate to break it to you, but I am a 14 yr old bassoonist and I can promise you and your son that there are many hours of long tedious work. What is even more annoying is that unless you have serious connections with people in the music industry your son will not get the chance to play publicly for a while. Otherwise I encourage your son with my utmost support, the bassoon has brought me so much happiness in the three years that I have played it.

[@joeplavin]

+Occasionally a nerd I forgot to mention that beginners band is fun for bassoon but not challenging.

[@marklapolla4347]

Don't forget, arias were originally instrumental.

[@matthewwhitehouse301]

Everything Mozart wrote was operatic, you could take any concerto or aria of Mozart and either sing it or play in on an instrument

[@marwinsteiner5817]

Ugh, KZbin plonked an ad in the middle of this. How ridiculous. Goes to show KZbin has no taste of music. You, kind sir, are an amazing player, playing an amazing concerto. WOW!

[@laurant4282]

I mean, at least put it at the end of the video...

[@stilichobias]

Ain't capitalism grand?

[@ironclan8320]

This is excellent! The sound pf the bassoon is beautiful! So talented this guy!

[@craiglsimons]

Absolutely magnificent. Such lovely tone and intonation. Fist class performance. Well done!

[@phoenixman1015]

Absolutely beautiful! Pure tone, wondrous intonation, and nothing less than perfect musicality! This guy has the greatest chops on bassoon that I've ever seen!

[@frankdominicbenke6146]

A fine performance and very elegantly played with grace, poise and an appropriate amount of panache for a concerto. Why have we not heard more of this solist?

[@windstorm1000]

it is a great performance

[@djmotise]

Frank Dominic Benke well said. Amazing performance.

[@premanadi]

He's a young player in a provincial Italian orchestra that isn't exactly world famous. There are very few solo opportunities for bassoonists in general, so even those with major principal orchestral jobs are little known outside of the bassoon world.

[@yassinosman7600]

Wonderful piece, its twists and turns of harmony are truly exceptional. From major to minor and diminished chords, and perfect timing and pauses, emphasizing certain parts of the piece with great emotion. Truly great.

[@kwas101]

One of my all time Mozart faves. Love this concerto. Brilliant performance!

[@ajoyandbasantibaksi5236]

Most wonderful - composed it when he was eighteen!

[@jimstenhousejr7290]

I lack the vocabulary to cloth my feeling when I listing to this genius play his magic

[@FrancoDiNitto]

Fantastic interpretation of Aligi Voltan! A great musician!

[@pckramer98]

The best interpretation of this piece ive ever heard. Perfect style of articulation and dynamics. I love mozarts concertos. Bravo sir.

[@user-bl6lf3or6w]

Riascolto periodicamente questa bellissima esecuzione,ed ogni volta è più bella! Grazie Aligi!

[@whatisalaganja]

One of my favourite pieces. Played beautifully. Bravo!

[@JohnWaldron-cm7ce]

Bravo! I've never heard a bassoon sound so musical before! Beautiful! John in Texas

[@jonellsworth132]

Alibi is truly an artist. Great tone and master of the keys. Congrats Aligi

[@djmotise]

One of the best performances of a wind concerto I've ever heard in my long life. Bravo. Exemplary artistry, technical polish, and utmost musicianship. The orchestra is superb also. Truly exceptional from beginning to end. No wonder it has a million views. Stunning on all levels.

[@lisadunn8691]

Lovely Teatro and Mr Voltan made this piece sound like liquid silk for one's ears.

[@GaryBearTexanUSA]

It's exceedingly nice to watch someone handsome while listening to music so well played.

[@mauriwayar]

You're the absolute favourite Mozart bassoon on KZbin! Before Thunemann and all his famous pupils ;-) . Bravissimo, maestro!

[@williehamoen6431]

I HEARD MANY INTERPERTATIONS OF THIS PEACE FOR ME YOU ARE THE THE BEST THANKS FOR SHARING WILLI FROM HOLLAND

[@katiekay4516]

Bravo sir! Magnificent bassoon player. I am a bassoonist myself however my instrument was on loan from a music service so I haven't played since leaving for university. I really miss it.

[@caroletwi9851]

It was the same for me. I finally got a bassoon of my own, used, in my late 30s. I loved to be able to play it again, and I hope the same can happen for you. But you don't realize how strong your chops have to be to play until you haven't played in a long while!

[@thethikboy]

this musician so obviously loves the music deeply rendering the Master's notes into the sound poetry that is uniquely Mozart

[@jiwbink]

AND GOOFY OLD ME WAS THINKIN HE WAS JUST NERVY HOPIN NOT TO MESS UP,LIVE WHILE BE RECORDED...

[@thethikboy]

@@jiwbink Please - the guy is almost dancing with the bassoon in hand

[@marichristian1072]

I love that the cadenza (first movement) truly shows off the remarkable range of the bassoon.

[@ao2528]

Small symphony orchestra big performance, that young soloist was excellent at the time, now 8 years later I'm sure he is the master of masters of his specialty, all beautiful, all perfect.

[@larrymuse9625]

It does my soul good! Ha ha! No 9 foot piano, no silver trumpet, no rose-wood exotic oboe! LOL Just a young person enamored enough to just play! What a glorious thing!!! It is Mozart. It is glorious!!!! The face. The faces! Pure joy.

[@i.c.weined5496]

ploob ooble plap plap

[@lokeshjha2642]

the more i hear it the more i realise that it is an outstanding performance , performed by such an young orchestra so brilliantly and enthusiastically . mozart's music bridges so many centuries and so many continents . internet and youtube have greatly facilitated it .

[@Slarti]

Arguably one of the most lovely pieces Mozart wrote and wonderfully played here.

[@aziztarghibakkali9596]

Awesome concert :) I really laughed at the beginning when he was looking like "yeah can i play already?"

[@user-rh7vw9vn1v]

This play is the best that i have seen on youtube! Great orchestra and exellent solist.

[@luissalcedo7229]

It is incredible how Mozart's music gives me life. I went to Salzburg in 1999 and when I was in Mozart's birth room, I felt that my entire life had been accomplished if I die right there.

[@karentravis2357]

My appreciation of the bassoon grew when I shared a house with a bassoonist during our postgraduate year. I love this concerto. 💕🎶

[@andagoodtimewashadbyall6560]

The Beauty of Mozart- played Beautifully

[@subatomic10]

He ,his instrument & the violinist with the V fringe make it all look so cool . And yes this music is resplendent 👏👌🎻🎶🎩

[@isetta4083]

you appreciate that violinist's hair Line? boi look like the last airbender

[@miguelpaul1164]

Wow so handsome and talented!! Bravo!!!

[@jacquesprovost8577]

Bravo super concert d'Aligi Voltan Super bien joué Cordialement Jacques

[@michaelslater3131]

The way Mozart carries the melody through the Bass solo instrument [the Bassoon] is just breathtaking. Mr Voltan has Mozart in his fingers [and his breath].

[@MangoSkies4]

I am just starting to play bassoon and this guy is above and beyond what I could ever do!!

[@johnslater7765]

Bravo Aligi! My 11 year old son just started playing bassoon and you are truly an inspiration! I migliori auguri

[@marieelise4]

Does your 11 year old son (18 now in 2021 lol) still play that beautiful n amazing instrument?

[@mike7michael]

extraordinary! My wife was a bassoon major at BGSU (1st chair) in the late '60's and will appreciate this performance. Bravo.

[@mgoksoy]

simply love it. bassoonist is a world star. bravo...

[@Teddyb1939]

Mozart showing how lovely the Bassoon can sound.Played beautifully here.

[@00100049]

EXTREMELY PERFECT ! ! BIG, BIG, THUMBS , FOR THIS GREAT ORCHESTRA ! VOLTAN, THIS ADMIRABLE BOY WANTS TO CRY, IN THE SECOND TIME ( MIN. 6 30 ) IN THIS CONCERT, I THINK HE WAS DEEPLY TOUCHING TO THIS CONCERT, AND HE WAS TRANSFORMED HIS ENTIRE BEING, INTO A GOD ! BLESSING FOR YOU VOLTAN ! !

[@danijelaiv3011]

Heard the bassoon for the first time. Enjoyed listening. Thanks for uploading.

[@kropchik]

Wonderful! Great soloist. A joyfull player. One of the best Mozart playing on non period-like instruments. Compliments to the conductor for his phrasing and musicality.

[@kernowoggie]

Wonder if they'll ever find the two concertos for bassoon by Mozart still missing? One in F Major & the other in C Major are definitely known to have been written as commissioned works.

[@johnwallman6647]

One of my favorite concertos. Thanx so much for sharing your hard-won ability. Beautiful!

[@jacquesfontaine3384]

Un bel équilibre soliste orchestre.Encore une composition originale du grand Amadeus très réjouissante à écouter comme à jouer . Merci pour la diffusion.

[@moggsy71]

Found this video by accident, and boy I'm glad I found it. Who'd have thought the bassoon could be sexy?

[@saxbruce]

The world needs bassoon players from everywhere. Especially from the countries whose leaders seem to be proud of the fact of no reading books.

[@phoenixman1015]

Beautiful playing! I am appalled at the way your bassoon bends to your will! I am a clarinet player but because of the inspiration I have received by the hands of this virtuoso I have made one of my life goals to play the bassoon!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This has a wonderful healing effect and a great panacea of the soul

[@alexandrakellermann2933]

I love the bassoon and this concerto🎼🎼🎼

[@ThomasAbelPresidingBishop]

Very nice. the bassoon has such a rich sound.

[@sigurdbjrnson1744]

Bravo, this was my audition piece at 3 conservatories 45 years ago, so I know the piece well. Kudos

[@bastienbastienne]

Le fin du fin, c'est quand la pratique de l'instrument paraît à ce point aisée...! Bravo, Aligi, et Merci à vous !!

[@2matts1piano]

his trills end articulation are beautifully graceful. very difficult to not make this piece sound strained.

[@slksdw]

You made me cry. You brought that piece to life. So expressive and so so musical. Thank you for making what I always regarded as a poor piece by Mozart so beautiful!

[@mirceaserban7095]

... este o carare pe care merita a merge in cautarea acelui sunet care poate exprima cel mai fidel tacerea inimii! Exceptionalul concert mozartian este interpretat maiestru de acest baiat! Felicitari! ... is a path that deserves to go in search of that sound that can express the most faithful silence of the heart! The exceptional Mozartian concert is masterfully performed by this boy! Congratulations!

[@zevnikov]

amazing sound and performance. Bravo!