Excerpt Education: Mendelssohn 3

[@nickolashamblin4359]

What a great video! KZbin needs more nerdy clarinet videos like this.

[@alansun854]

well hello there

[@nycsym]

"Conducting is no mystery at all, you just hire great musicians and let them play." [Sir Thomas Beecham]. This video is quite nerdy, but very cool!

[@vincentellin3821]

You're a very lucky dude with your conductor....very open and he listens!! I wished in my career I had more music directors like yours!!

[@RossiniSoprano]

Guerrero's the man! I loved what he said to you about everyone working for the same goal, etc. That can be a rare commodity in a conductor, and you guys are blessed to have him. Also, how great is it to have a recording confirm what you think you're hearing in rehearsal, and help you solve the issues involved? Keep up the good work, James!

[@kevinstreich286]

I really appreciate how candid and respectful your comments are - especially acknowledging that there are moments when it's best just not to look at the conductor. Sometimes it's more helpful to place our attention elsewhere. And I love your collaborative approach as well. So honest and practical.

[@kevinstreich286]

I would also love to hear/read your thoughts about the articulated bits later in the movement.

[@harmonicparadox2055]

Great video! At first I thought "who does this guy think he is, publicly questioning the conductor's tempo?" But it's fantastic that Gioncarlo has such a collaborative approach with the orchestra, allowing everyone to feel like they're on the same team. Can't wait to see the symphony in person for the upcoming "Violins of Hope" concert!

[@jamestobin3806]

Aside from the awesome window into your (and your colleagues) process and performance, I have forwarded and discussed this with my advanced students to show them how professionals communicate and collaborate. Excellent production on the video and a great contribution to us. Thank you!

[@JesseWinslow]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE. I’ve been looking for videos like this for a very long time. Your job is exactly what I want and this is inspiring to me. Thank you! Keep them going

[@jefft9729]

Totally amazing. Wonderful orchestra. This should be required viewing for any serious aspiring orchestral musician.

[@gregparra9711]

Maestro James, What great videos you are making for all of us who liked to be faithful to the music... congratulations.

[@kalebzhu9947]

Wow! As a student, these are extremely enlightening and informative as to how professional orchestras operate, so thank you for that! 8:15-9:15

[@torontoclarinetist]

What a great video, thanks for making it!

[@tatoarg9508]

Just fantastic video. So generous of you, maestro. Thank you very, very much!

[@anthonyperkins9982]

god this channel is underappreciated this is fantastic content

[@mrdalesawyer]

James! This is such great insight. I’ll definitely be sharing this with students and colleagues of mine. I love seeing the “behind-the-scenes” of our great orchestra. Also, for your first entry into this realm, you’re already on your way to being an expert. Can’t wait for the next one!

[@simonheppell6453]

What a great video! Very informative. Very helpful. Please post more!

[@patrickthedoublebassist5505]

Dude I love this I really hope you keep these videos coming

[@michaelp8794]

Keep making videos like this. I learn a lot just from watching. An autographed manuscript from 1842 is available on IMSLP. It's definitely slurred starting on p. 61 of the pdf. On p. 62 of the pdf there's an instance where it's questionable whether the slur extends, but it's a pretty safe bet that it does. I totally love the clarinet part in any case. You sound awesome.

[@hyunminlee2474]

I love your video! Thank you so much for doing it! And the intro outtro music is very interesting! Thank you for amazing job and effort of the video!

[@zainanderson2583]

This is awesome! I can't wait to see more.

[@orlandopimentel4459]

What an amazing video! Thank you for sharing and your time putting this together.

[@jonathangerdom5000]

This video is awesome. Keep them coming!

[@flowerbeautysub2667]

Great, thank you!

[@NickQue]

Thank you so much for your time and effort! This is really wonderful!

[@redditis4748]

God I love this solo.

[@Katie-kk3io]

More videos!! I love this, thanks!!

[@ChastineHofmeister]

Awesome video, thank you for making it!

[@nycsym]

I recall Jean Sibelius saying that he didn't worry too much about differing interpretations as long as the interpreters were committed to their ideas about the music. Mahler continually tweaked his orchestrations and apparently was fine if other conductors "retouched" his scores.

[@matthew_straw]

Awesome!! Thanks so much for making this

[@BerginaldRash]

Hi James, in the description can you list the equipment you used to record and the computer program(s) used? Thanks very insightful

[@ClarinetJobs]

Done!

[@classicaloracle]

I've always played the slur. I can't recall seeing the isolated semiquaver but perhaps I'm just lucky to have grown up being used to that.

[@sashaclarino9022]

👍👍👍

[@kathrynespenschied232]

Fun video, James!!

[@dood7469]

The comments by Em describe the situation perfectly.

[@shawnbuck829]

Question: pickup 6mm before B, the clarinets descend a fifth rather than ascend a fourth. It's the only time in the mvt that this figure is approached in that manner. Why? I tend to think the pickup in the clarinets should be a low e. Great video btw!

[@AllanSegalMD]

Educational to the max. Even the Bevis and Butthead interlude

[@jamesorlandogarcia]

LOVE IT!!! :)

[@alfredomendoza7735]

Great video!

[@TheRobertPickup]

Fantastic video and great clarinet playing! Thanks for sharing it. I'd be curious to know where you placed the microphone during the rehearsals?

[@mq3443]

Am I the only one who hears that he's not consistent with himself? The reason why he's unsteady and getting faster is because the dotted rhythm was all over the place (common clarinet problem) and the 16th sometimes comes too early. Then sometimes the pickup and downbeat are too late, and he rushes the 16ths to compensate.

[@saxefoner]

Picky, picky.

[@kalebzhu9947]

8:15 BUTI/NYO