#GlobalOdeToJoy

Hello friends,
In honor of the #GlobalOdeToJoy campaign, I’m sharing this masterclass of the Saint-Saens cello concerto that is full of joy, and I feel that it is timely. I don’t know about you, but I need added joy in my life, and this year in particular.
Please help spread joy by:
1) creating a video of you playing or doing something that brings you joy
2) uploading it to @KZbin with #GlobalOdeToJoy
3) inviting your friends to join in!
I hope that this musing can be helpful to you, whether it is adding a new shift to your stash of shifts, or a new way of working on the quick triplets bow stroke.
Love,
Inbal

[@MaQuGo119]

Your cello sounds so beautiful, mine like a tin can LMAO

[@jennifertejada1645]

This is very helpful to a 9 year old (and his mom). I feel like you clearly explained the broad strokes of phrasing/dynamics which is so hard for young ones to really hear and understand. I’m sure it’s helpful to older and more experienced players too. We now have clear markers to make each phrase it’s own. I wish we had this kind of video for everything! Thank you so so much.

[@ivanlaw7725]

It’s crazy because I just started working on the portraying different characters throughout the first movement of the concerto as you posted this. It’s been so helpful!

[@Vince-wq8xr]

Really fascinating and inspiring 🤗🙌

[@evelynpfriem8499]

I love Saint-Saens. And the #GlobalOdeToJoy. I can't wait to get on this piece. I took up Bach's first suite again about a week ago, and I'm half way through the prelude. I also have an upcoming performance.

[@Inbalsegevcello]

Good luck for your performance!!

[@evelynpfriem8499]

@@Inbalsegevcello Thank you! :^)

[@notacpu5321]

Thank you very much!

[@robertahardy2295]

THANK YOU for showing me how the double stops sound (with fingerings) without the orchestra. It’s hard to hear in recordings.

[@IvanLuza]

Thank you for this! I’ve been following the manuscript as well. Can’t wait for the next movements

[@leoramirobarrazacastillo8162]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Inbalsegevcello]

You are welcomed😀

[@AlamoCityCello]

Thanks Inbal!

[@pdxxx97266]

Thanks for the class! I've been looking forward u going thru this piece for a long time and wondered why it was mysteriously missing in your channel 😘👍 thank u!!

[@CasDaya]

i was waiting fot this video, i loved it, thanks

[@rosygallaway]

Thank you! I just started learning this and this video helps a lot

[@solowcello]

The slur to the E is also in the first edition!

[@Inbalsegevcello]

Here is the link to the manuscript: imslp.org/wiki/Cello_Concerto_No.1%2C_Op.33_(Saint-Saëns%2C_Camille)

[@menyjackets593]

Hi Inbal, wonderful masterclass! That has to be the most awesome sounding cello I've heard. I have been asked to help a student (not mine, and at short notice) with this piece for their cello competition. If I am not super confident in guiding them should I still take the offer to help them, for the experience? Thanks

[@Inbalsegevcello]

Hi Meny, thanks very much. Regarding your question it’s a tough one.. if you played the piece yourself you will have ideas on what works and what doesn’t even if you don’t have a lot of experience teaching. The fact that someone asked you to help shows they believe in your ability. With time you will learn what helps one student and doesn’t help another. It is up to the Student to decide which advice they accept and or reject and the older they are they should be able to think for themselves so the responsibility is not only on you. I hope this helps(-:

[@menyjackets593]

@@Inbalsegevcello yes it's tough but I'll do it because yes I've played it and I can just work very hard over the next few days practicing it. Thank you for the reply. You're a very talented person. All the best

[@yahelfelipe]

Good video, what mic are you using?

[@Inbalsegev]

Hi Yahel Felipe, I am using two Neumann KM184 cardioid microphones.

[@yahelfelipe]

Great result, Can you say it sound very close to what you hear in your room? thanks for answering me.

[@Inbalsegev]

@@yahelfelipe Hi, I think it makes things "smoother" sounding. I usually shoot my vlogs with my DPA cello mic, which I feel gives it a more direct sound. With these mics the sound is perhaps more refined, also, because they are positioned about 3 feet away, as opposed to the DPA which sits on the cello strings.

[@yahelfelipe]

@@Inbalsegev Very interesting, I think the dpa is the best option for live performances, I've tried some of those on outside live stages and works just great, but for studio or recording purposes maybe a great pair of cardioids like those neumann you have are a better option. But I am still looking for that stereo pair that doesnt add color ( trying to understand the smooth thing) to the sound. Thanks again for sharing, I will take a look on the other videos you made with the dpa.