Fantaisie, Op.79 (Fauré, Gabriel)

James Galway In Concert With Phillip Moll At HAREWOOD HOUSE 1989

[@pamappleton6817]

I played this piece at 16 for an audition into North Carolina's Governor's School- there were 50 students competing for 3 slots. I studied with an instructor for months prior to this audition. Man, what a difficult piece for any flutist to attempt! I think Galway does the music justice.

[@rudolphmcneill3333]

WONDERFUL!! I so hate how stuck up flutists with not an ounce of Sir Galway's ability put him down. He's a master flutist, and I love how he took the flute to another level. Delving into other genres and reaching others that aren't necessarily "classically" orientated.

[@alhdgysz]

No, he is not as good as you think he is. He is a master of fingering. Otherwise his tone is disgusting. No body, no core, too much vibrato. There is plenty flutist who has nicer tone... His headjoint is turned in way too much, lip onening is too little

[@rudolphmcneill3333]

@@alhdgysz Yes he is as good as I think he is. I've seen him several times and been to some of his masterclasses. His tone is beautiful. My opinion as a flutist as well. Just like that's your opinion. It doesn't make it fact.

[@alhdgysz]

@@rudolphmcneill3333 as a flutist, you should know, what is the consequence of the too narrow lip opening and a headjoint turned in. Lack of different tone colours, a tone with no depth. (Lookup his masterclasses. There is one, where he is demonstrating the headjoint position) So it means, that he cannot utilize all of the capabilities of the flute. So he is not at the same quality as others, eg. Pahud

[@alhdgysz]

@@rudolphmcneill3333 there is an interview here at KZbin, where he is playing the flute. You can hear that, he is struggling to maintain the second register. It bounces through the 1st and the 2nd octave. Like a student, who has studied for 3 years. Due to the absurd headjoint position, narrow lip opening and closed throat.

[@rudolphmcneill3333]

@@alhdgysz I've said what I wanted to say. I don't have time for a debate.

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

The man is simply amazing. I'm a good flute player but he is a GOD when it comes to the flute. Simply amazing.

[@alhdgysz]

Amazingly horrible

[@ellahaefeli6165]

I mean he is the technique god, but he is simply not feeling the music. his vibrato is just a nightmare

[@cottoncandy-zx8wr]

Ella Haefeli how so?

[@haroldinho7565]

Ella Haefeli shouldn’t be dissing one of the greatest ever!

[@flutesgalaxy]

@@ellahaefeli6165 Whatt? I am not a perfect flutist I am so young but I know His Vibrato is perfect..How can you say ''NİGHTMARE'' ?

[@gcg8187]

I've seen this video so many times, what an awesome performance

[@emilyoliver631]

the man with the golden flute

[@rozannkraus5772]

No, Jean-Pierre Rampal was the man with the golden flute. And he was much better.

[@flutesgalaxy]

@@rozannkraus5772 İf you think like that,Emmanuel Pahud is ''the man with Golden flute'' either.And Jean-Pierre Rampal was a legend but James Galway is good as him.

[@flutehood]

@@rozannkraus5772 James Galway is continuing of the Flute Perfection which Rampal had achived but Galway make a significant step further!

[@gcg8187]

Actually karl-Heinz schutz is the man with the golden flute

[@marisarobles1754]

Always fantastic and so musical!! The pianist is very good too. ( Phillip Mall. ) Great for Jimmy. ,!! XX

[@122avis]

Marisa Robles It's spelled "Moll."

[@dasteufelhund]

What a beautiful performance. THank you both.

[@Chiguy773]

OMG how am I 43 and have never seen this video of Galway performing one of my favorite solo pieces??!!! I've just been smacked in the face. He's a machine. A genetic freak. That technique. That sound. I'm dead.

[@annecohen8927]

He is just so captivating as the flute he's playing alongside this piano. I am hoping to find something with him alongside a harpist playing Faure's Sicilienne.

[@mc526]

Bravo ! Wonderful performance!

[@patriciadias6866]

Great! Thanks for sharing.

[@alemendes2336]

Perfect performance 😊

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

I can only imagine what it's like to play on a flute that cost as much as a car. ahahahaha

[@hackenbeckproductions2683]

Trust me (as a freshman), I got to play some professional flutes (just to see which brand and style I like and to see prices) but I played a $25,000 Brannen and it had to most beautiful sound out of all the others I played! My parents were extremely surprised when I just blew into it.

[@rudolphmcneill515]

You can definitely feel and hear the difference. I went to a National Flute Convention my freshman year in college. I literally got to try a couple hundred from very inexpensive to upwards of $100,000.

[@idkagoodnamewithalastname5622]

you guys are so lucky to try expensive flutes. on my second week of private lessons, my private teacher let me try her $14k flute because mine was broken.

[@rudolphmcneill515]

@@idkagoodnamewithalastname5622 Nice. I hope your lessons are going well.

[@idkagoodnamewithalastname5622]

@@rudolphmcneill515 Thanks, they're going great. I got a new $1.3k flute and although it's cheap, its my japanese baby.

[@haileyhuntress1582]

Okay but how tf can someone tongue that fast? I need to learn quick for districts soon and I’m high key screwed.

[@gcg8187]

focus all your time and energy into increasing your max tonguing speed, daily. do it with finger speed too. that what I did to learn carmen fantasy in 2-3 weeks hahaha

[@haileyhuntress1582]

@@gcg8187 My my took you long enough. How could I increase my tonguing and finger speed (heh that sounds dirty.)? Eat creamy chicken and dumplings?

[@nataliex2724]

Hailey Huntress u can try the Trevor Wye exercise

[@emilyoliver631]

love love love galway

[@EwaLaniewska]

Golway the best!

[@carolynwang8338]

Amazing!

[@johnnycamposflute]

Oh this sound...

[@122avis]

Johnny Machado In this hall, and this platform of playback (KZbin) the sound is too big for this piece, for this hall and this music period. I have heard Sir James so many times live (also attended many of his masterclasses) and he's awesome, but not a fan of his interpretation.

[@gcg8187]

122avis excuse me but I must know is this what he sounds like in real life? I am a huuuge fan of James Galway and I have not had the opportunity to see him live since I was in middle school thank you

[@gcg8187]

122avis hey what's he sound like live

[@flutesgalaxy]

@@122avis Oh wow!!! Did you really see him? This is awesome haha. How was it like? I mean masterclasses etc. I only met with Emmanuel Pahud but I was only 12 years old.And I only said J't aime to him hahaha İt's probably amazing to meeting With Sir James Galway.I really want to meet him.I hope one day I can meet him :)

[@lieke__1339]

i love it!

[@alemendes9830]

The best!!

[@flutesgalaxy]

00:04 İsn't it too Sharp? I am not perfect pitch but it sounds sharper than Natural B. İs any Perfect Pitch help me to understand it? haha!

[@jaydenlee4067]

I sounds a little sharp, but James Galway's strong vibrato is probably what is making the note sound sharp to you.

[@flutesgalaxy]

@@jaydenlee4067 Yes,probably thanks! And are you perfect pitch? haha

[@jaydenlee4067]

@@flutesgalaxy I wish! Lol. No, I have relative pitch.

[@flutesgalaxy]

@@jaydenlee4067 Me too hahaha And I also hate from my Perfect Pitch friend.When I play autotune he is like : You are sharp,You are flat.And Damn He is right!!!! I would love to be like him..Ugh haha But whatever.I am happy.Because if I practice, everything is gonna be fine!! lol What do you play? Or do you play something?

[@jaydenlee4067]

@@flutesgalaxy I play flute!

[@franckdouvin1069]

Gorgeous!!!

[@emilianobarreto8148]

El mejor de todos

[@梅田真澄-l1h]

在るべき音は，こんな風であって。

[@emilianobarreto8148]

No se puede creer...

[@flutesgalaxy]

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[@122avis]

In this hall and hearing the piece on this YT platform, I have to say, the sound (sonorite) is too big for the piece and period. I have heard Sir James so many times "live" and have been in his masterclasses too, so I love him, but this is not a good rendition of the piece. Live performances always add another dimension too.

[@redyeamans8113]

bwwaahahahahaha ridiculous comment.

[@ermetefulcanelli3499]

Too loud and few french.

[@alhdgysz]

How can someone like this tone? Have you ever heard a proper flute? The richness of different tone Colorado?!

[@look_what_is_it]

Как то затянуто в начале

[@andersonc.ferrareti9714]

Edson Beltrame is better.

[@gcg8187]

Who's that

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

@@defaultknife I see that you are only permitted to give opinions if other people (yourself) ask.

[@ermetefulcanelli3499]

@@defaultknife Everyone is free to express his opinion.

[@flutesgalaxy]

@@defaultknife haha You are funny lol You are funny and also right..

[@emilianobarreto8148]

El mejor de todos

[@danieleveroni7242]

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[@danieleveroni7242]

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[@SandroLaffranchini]

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