Instrument: Cello

[@filmchild78]

You'll always be #1 Cello in our hearts, Karen!

[@cursiveradios9306]

OMG YESSSSS YOU KNOW THE ONLY TRUTH!!! KAREN IS YASSSSSSSSSS

[@akalilthrombosis]

tfw when your name is cello

[@ilinka78]

@@pondererofdumbshit2669 she has short blonde hair and her name is Karen Man she might be an actual Karen but we dunno maybe she's nice or maybe she's absolutely Karen

[@somebodysaygabe]

@@ilinka78 her name is LITERALLY karen LMAO

[@somebodysaygabe]

@Xylophone Republic yeah, i know, im just saying shes being a karen and her name is karen

[@rwtig]

The cello twirl is nothing without the post-twirl face!

[@MadaxeMunkeee]

😎

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@MadaxeMunkeee It's even perfect for songs like the Greatest Show arranged by Mark Brymer if you have a String Orchestra that wants to jam along w/ the Choir, & the Cello & Bass Section have to spin their instruments for that good effect.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@MadaxeMunkeee It's even perfect for songs like the Greatest Show arranged by Mark Brymer if you have a String Orchestra that wants to jam along w/ the Choir, & the Cello & Bass Section have to spin their instruments for that good effect.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@MadaxeMunkeee It's even perfect for songs like the Greatest Show arranged by Mark Brymer if you have a String Orchestra that wants to jam along w/ the Choir, & the Cello & Bass Section have to spin their instruments for that good effect.

[@doodfood]

Fierce!

[@tuckershowkeir7536]

the look in her eyes when she got to show us the twirl

[@martinamicic6178]

Tucker Showkeir

[@kyrilmaruyama8873]

i actually laughed HAHAHAHA. double bass player btw :)

[@junhuisnose9797]

Tucker Showkeir ; iM SCREAMING

[@stevenholm8102]

HAHAHAHAH SAME

[@cayeduran6811]

17:26

[@Ramdas_Devadiga]

She is charming. Great insight into the world of cellos. Thanks for sharing.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Ramdas Devadiga We're glad you liked it! We've got a new video featuring Karen coming out soon, so stay tuned!

[@Ramdas_Devadiga]

Philharmonia Orchestra (London, UK) Oh that indeed will be wonderful. Thank you.

[@royalmcwolf7254]

Philharmonia Orchestra (London, UK) "Stay tuned" haha. This was amazing. I really want to learn to play cello as well as the viola. I am very interested in the string section. :)

[@NikkElektrik]

Glad to see this video is much longer than the previous ones. She really goes in depth.

[@dareshiro]

Euphonium is pretty long

[@RoadToSalvationX]

17:38 "... and a lemon."

[@basielu]

this is my favorite thing I've read all day

[@GeometryDashDyno]

Thomas Gaebler I’m like hey what’s up cello*

[@rampgamercracka4258]

* 17:39

[@littlehappyeric]

She is charming, elegant, and knowledgeable. Great introduction of cellos. I will show this video to my son. Thanks.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

littlehappyeric Thank you for the lovely feedback. We hope your son enjoys the video.

[@Bassocontinued]

I'm not even a string player but this video is my absolute favorite one in the series for some odd reason. She just has so much charm and passion and she looks like she's enjoying every second of it!

[@unmucamara5703]

Lala-Aisha @

[@rwtig]

I never realised how beautiful chords on the cello sounded

[@octobercoffee2714]

sam3

[@Spooky_Psyche]

Everything sounds beautiful on cello.

[@LangstonKarabani]

rwtig look up Elgar Cello Concerto, the chords at the beginning will make you fall IN love

[@fishstyx5028]

Langston Karabani or you could just listen to her play it in this video at 10:33

[@Jbm0230]

"What you got in there, a machine gun?" " Or your mother-in-law?" The way she said that was so funny.

[@auspicious93]

I haven't watched the whole video, but I imagine those are the questions she gets in the airport.

[@julianaldana745]

@@auspicious93 At 16:03 is when she says that.

[@auspicious93]

@@julianaldana745 As a cellist, I find those questions extremely irritating haha

[@Jane306]

i died at the mother in law hahahahhaha

[@Priyanka-vr2yi]

I'm surprised no one asked if it was a guitar

[@haljordan1682]

this woman is so badass with the cello!

[@simonnilsson3747]

This woman is so cool. The best of the series!

[@hgrunt100]

And I adore this woman. She is perfect.

[@marcoklepsky]

Hey, I really like your profile picture! Who’s the artist?

[@pay4tnu649]

Nobody's perfect

[@sycabara9229]

The things she starts saying and doing at the end are just hysterical! "Bet you can't fit that under your chin" and "But I have used a grapefruit... and even a lemon" I started losing it. Regardless, still informative and interesting.

[@kaziiqbal7257]

Just a little something extra for the folks that stuck around

[@MsJoeyJody]

The sound of this instrument is wonderful. My heart melts every time.

[@trainz10]

Next up! Mahler's "Orange" Symphony in 'O' minor. :P She played the Swan with that fantastically! :D

[@sebastianzaczek]

Martin Fellner Rush 🅾️ ...no wait, that's the wrong channel

[@cobalt._.27]

There is no O in western music notation or theory. It only goes from A to G. But, in the North Shore Sruti system, there is a note equivalent to B flat, but it’s written in their notation as O for Oklahoma. So, did you mean B flat minor?

[@lauradavis7953]

These instrument guides are fantastic, they are so greatly explained and I love them! I always enjoyed the KZbin video versions better then the little clips on the app. The Philharmonia gives me a lot of motivation to be a musician. +Philharmonia Orchestra (London, UK) :)

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

+Laura Davis We're so happy to hear it!

[@2wongsdontmakearice588]

so... i was looking through my sub box, then i find a thumbnail of a women with a cello and an orange... ps. great vid, i lost it when she did play with orange.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Garak, we thought the orange would get everyone's attention.

[@enzocypriani5055]

Philharmonia Orchestra (London, UK) hauahahah it surely does

[@sodablower]

Fantastic! 😃😃😃 She should become a tutor when she leaves the orchestra, as she has a real genuine love of the cello and she explains things very well. Nice lady.👍👍👍👍👍

[@RememberPluto]

Most professional musician also give lessons.

[@sodablower]

+RememberPluto Indeed, I was just thinking of an income for her in later life after she'd left the orchestra.

[@zookzook1968]

I also think so. I guess she will be suitable for a top tutor of cello in future.

[@DebbieinLebINH]

@@zookzook1968 Would love to have her as my teacher! Intermidiate student.

[@DebbieinLebINH]

intermediate

[@ajfields62]

i absolutely love her personality...she seems to be so fun to be with

[@BitosMr131]

We should create the fruit symphony

[@Emperatriz_Valentina]

London Vegetable Orchestra

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@Emperatriz_Valentina Playing the Greatest Show

[@kzeriar25]

@@RockStarOscarStern634 you mean the Grapest Show?

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@kzeriar25 Sorry but that one is down a perfect fourth for a cellist who can only read music a fourth lower after injuring his head in a car crash. But The Greatest Show arranged by Mark Brymer is the most popular one we could arrange for Choir, Band, and Strings w/ optional New Violin Family. I'm Oscar Stern and yes the Baritone Violin is the same as a Cello, it just has a more compact body.

[@kzeriar25]

@@RockStarOscarStern634 okay bro, I just made a pun though

[@jacksonross7697]

I've been playing the cello going on 30 years now, and Karen is spot on about all the fun different things you get to do when you play cello with an orchestra, from melodic lines, bass lines, plucking and more (often on the same page of music). So glad I thought to choose it when I was a kid, and this is about as good an introduction to what it's like to play one as I've seen, even including the finger calluses, keeping the end pen (spike) from slipping during a concert, having to think about how the cello contacts your body etc. (though I have to admit it had never occurred to me to play my cello with fruit...)

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you for this lovely note!

[@unmucamara5703]

Lala-Aisha

[@unmucamara5703]

Lala-Aisha @

[@jordanjones5520]

I've never played the cello with an orange before…I'll have to have a look in the fruit bowl to see if we have any, I might give it a go :D

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Jordan Jones Lemons also have a lovely tone.

[@LarryShone]

fantastic and very versatile instrument. Great video

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you very much Larry - pleased to hear you enjoyed it!

[@BudMcG1rk]

Excellent video, 18 minutes of pleasure watching Karen enlightening us about an instrument she evidently loves to play, among an equally great series of guides. As I will begin playing the cello in 1-2 weeks, this video is invaluable to any aspiring cellist and has really helped me confirm my choice and my own love of the instrument. Great job and many thanks, Philharmonia!

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

BudMcG1rk Thank you for your very nice feedback! And good luck with your cello!

[@noaleslie8895]

She makes this video so much better! When she smiles, I smile!!

[@bellestansfield3961]

I'm sold! Almost 70 years old BUT this demonstration has convinced me I can do this! Thank you so much for your encouragement :)

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

We love this! Enjoy your cello studies!

[@spencercrawford8020]

my favorite instrument in the world. thank you for the video

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

You're very welcome, Spencer! We're glad you enjoyed it.

[@60darklord]

THE ORANGE OMG

[@mydogisnice7901]

60darklord it’s called a lemon...

[@Mrnevertalks]

I looked up Elgar's Cello Concerto right after hearing that opening. I actually liked it a lot!

[@NotSoNaturalLife]

That cello sounds so beautiful. Such rich sound! Love listening to her play

[@hannahedwards1878]

You can tell she loves her instrument, and as a musician this is my very favorite thing about this video.

[@GBPaddling]

Another superb, informative video, I wasn't aware of the Cello's versatility.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

GBPaddling, it's great to spread awareness of the fruits that can be used to play the cello. Thanks for watching!

At 5:20, hearing that note, I started playing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in my head.

[@demonhunter5478]

me too

[@KarnKaul]

The cello melts! As a guitarist, I get as emotional about vibrato as any other stringed instrumentalist! :)

[@RobertKaydoo]

So glad I found this series, they are very informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Peace.

[@nikolasbarnett32]

That sound of the cello is beautiful

[@priscillaesquivel5699]

Who is capable of click a thumb down on this extraordinary woman and her remarkable introduction class? She is lovely! I wish I had that woman as a teacher when I was a child. Please Karen come to visit Punta Arenas! it`s in Chile, your are so welcome!

[@Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan]

Thank you Karen.

[@Atilowski]

The cello is beautiful and she clearly knows her job. I could feel the passion she has for it.

[@LummusMaximus]

she's very good at explaining the cello. Good video

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you, we're glad you found it useful!

[@carlgomm9699]

A cello to me is the most soul stirring there is along with the hammered dulcimer I'll stop what I'm doing to listen to these two instruments I really enjoyed this show PLEASE make more like it!!

[@ColColt45]

I so enjoyed this. I had been thinking of attempting to play the cello and wanted to see it done first hand sans any orchestra. Karen made it looks so simple, which I'm sure it's not. Love the sound of the cello and it's many sound variations. Bravo, my good lady.

[@ernestconnell8087]

This lady gives an outstanding demonstration/explanation of the cello.

[@Rice0987]

Before I've watched this video the cello was my favorite instrument, but after that i've explored all magic of it's sounds! Thank you a lot for this short lesson!

[@justincochran8680]

She is having so much fun with this and I love it! Truly an inspiration to people who have music in their hearts, because you can see that Karen is living her best life and enjoying every second of it!

[@tessies1754]

This video is one of the reasons I started learning cello! ❤️

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

This is the best possible feedback we could ever receive. We hope you're enjoying the cello!

[@airwolf61970]

She was having a blast! Cello has got to be her love and passion. I'm a violin man, but I'm so glad I watched this. Thank you!

[@TallGlassOfLemonade]

This video is tied with the horn video for my favorite in the series.

[@studsgalaxy3435]

Karen makes the cello the most insteresting video in this series! I love it!

[@bradleyvorjohan3035]

I think at about 11:17 she says Stravinsky's "Firebird" when she means "Rite of Spring."

[@eitanmedina9098]

Bradley Vorjohan I came to the comment section just to see if someone noticed :P

[@MiloDC]

Just noticed that myself, and I'm surprised that the video wasn't edited for correction.

[@sergioernesto7]

I just love her passion when she speaks about her instrument!! Cello is my favourite instrument of the string section!

[@charreefinley2575]

I love the cello. Currently I play the clarinet in 6th grade concert band. Since we only offer concert band and jazz band I can't play the cello. I was going to try and learn on my own time, however nor I or my family have money for a cello. Even if I got one, we couldn't afford lessons. I love my clariner, but the cello is so much more graceful and beautiful. Great demonstrations I learned even more than I already knew and I hope to learn more about the cello and other instruments as the years come.

[@weirdgoose3313]

Charree F

[@briannahmaria8270]

+Jessica Taft ah, same. except im going into the 9th grade marching band, i play the clarinet. we already started in july, actually. we start school in 6 more days. im hoping im getting one for christmas. i absolutely love the cello. but our school only has jazz band and concert, also marching. its quite boring, really. but i still enjoy it.

[@carlos385-t7e]

These guides are most interesting and Karen is one of the best to explain her instrument

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

+Carlovitch One Thanks for watching!

[@icantgetridofthisusernamehelp]

The spike? I've always called it the "endpin". Learn something new every day.

[@jakemode]

ꜱᴛᴇᴀᴍɪɴ' ʜᴏᴛ ɢᴀʀʙᴀɢᴇ I play cello and I only ever call it the endpin. usually British call it a spike. makes sense with her accent

[@didi-yv8gb]

Jacob Devine Im British and so is my cello teacher and he introduced it as an endpin not a spike so even I found it quite strange

[@InventorZahran]

I usually call it the "stake" or "foot", but as a non-cellist, I never really payed attention to the proper terminology...

[@afloatingpineapple6170]

di di I don’t play cello, but my music teacher also calls it an endpin (I’m British too)

[@antoniorosariodacosta1627]

A great teacher with magical skills in her fingers! She can bring tremendous interest in and love for cello among learners. I wish I had resources to continue learning this Royal Instrument.

[@Duncanmn]

The last few minutes of the video were a riot! When she pulled out the orange and started playing it, I laughed.

[@samcey2022]

What an amazing demonstration of the versatility of the cello. I don't have a musical bone in my body (which makes me endlessly sad) but it is so amazing when someone so skilled can break everything down in such detail but in an accessible way.

[@davidmolloy126]

Beautifully explained and performed. Thanks very much.🎶❤️

[@darrenhirst9900]

You're a national Tresure to our great country. Thank you so much for continuing to provide us with platinum quality music. God bless you all.

[@acehockey04]

Never really get to hear cellos since I'm in a wind ensemble. Cool video!

[@jparm1]

I love this woman! She is such a good educator - perfect blend of information and wit.

[@henryhamilton9574]

When life throws you oranges.... play cello! great video.

[@nathanhol42001]

This has got to be the most informative and most well-done video of this series

[@PicZach]

She's fantastic and very obviously loves cello. That's amazing.

[@annettemeyer1393]

What a lot of information you transferred in 18 minutes! You explained so much to someone who loves music but has never had the opportunity to have any formal teaching. Thank you.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jeremyfisher121]

What a lovely video. Thank you so much. My five year old started cello recently and loved to see what he can do with it.

[@samthesmart1]

Wonderful humor and wonderful excerpts from pieces to show each articulation in context. Thank you!

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thanks for watching!

[@SirDamned]

absolutely loved her

[@williamarrowsmiith8380]

Positively beautiful cello play and wonderful lesson! Thank you Ms. Stephenson.

[@JCKHDK]

This is absolutely fantastic, great presentation, vibrant, lively and in depth! Kudos!

[@TheFluffyBabyUnicorn]

I was only meant to look at a little bit of this to just see the range of the cello (I'm trying to add a little into a piece I'm composing) but this lady seems so passionate about the cello - I couldn't stop watching.

[@alecnanami]

This video is better than the original cello video in my opinion.

[@macnos]

I saw this video last week and bought a cello on a whim from Amazon. It arrived today and i've signed up for lessons. Best impulse buy ever. Thanks.

[@ariw88]

I love your energy!

[@joefagan9335]

Ms Stephenson that was really enjoyable. Beautiful introduction and beautiful sound in all the examples.

[@coopereverett512]

Absolutely Fantaatic Explaination. Bravo👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you very much, Cooper - it's great to hear you enjoyed it!

[@Ron239]

This is a wonderful, wonderful video. This entire series of introductions to the instruments of the orchestra should be part of every high school and middle school curriculum in the country. Karen is an absolute delight and plays beautifully.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you very much for the positive feedback!

[@rich-ard-style6996]

Yes this makes you almost learning Cello NOW, and not a Second later. Why did I not become a Cellist?

[@erikmikkelsen1975]

Lkmj?y

[@Anyeshaart]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch. Her incredible enthusiasm was delightful and I've never been as impressed with someone as when she played with an orange! If I had to choose a musician to meet from the orchestra, it'd be this cellist!

[@euphony5552]

I think the video needs to mention rosin, because many people thinks the horse hair makes the vibration.

[@lilmcchick4968]

The hair does make the string vibrate, the rosin makes it stick to the string.

[@marichristian1072]

Try playing without rosin and your bow will just slide down the string.

[@smorrow]

@@marichristian1072 Yeah but try playing with just rosin and no hair

[@erhaveas]

She is beautiful, she is thrilled to share her knowledge of the Cello. Thank you

[@AaronApanui]

The violin, viola, cello, and double bass all have a massive range. There is really nothing these instruments can't do.

[@Krystalllyne]

I'm a cellist and my favorite fruit is an orange. This woman went over and beyond -- love her! Knowledgeable, descriptive, humorous! This was just pleasing to watch!

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback.

[@hgrunt100]

I adore your guys's videos and one of my life goals is to play with your wonderful orchestra. Wonderful stuff guys, keep it up.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Gage Kelly Thank you for the kind words, it's great to hear from aspiring musicians!

[@Jynx215]

Man, I love the cello. That warm, rich sound it makes really does sound like a human voice!

[@TheresaKimmyMusic]

Oh my gosh, thats such a beautiful cello!

[@jeffvoss815]

i love how much fun she had making the video; a lot of the other videos don't show the passion that the musicians have for their instruments, but not with Karen. absolutely love it

[@FilipSandecomposer]

Very nice presentation!Thanks!

[@Unitos_]

She's adorable, and this is my favorite one of these... I've been binge watching them.

[@omargehad8952]

You r the best teacher ever !! OMG u made me love the Cello !!! am 21 years old and am gonna learn how to play on an instrument , i know that its too late to do it , but i will do it !! :) i love ur videos so much guys ! u r just AWESOME !

[@rich-ard-style6996]

No its not to late at all!!! And 21 is still very young enough time to learn. Do it!!!!

[@missvidabom]

She’s amazing! I love her knowledge, insight, and passion! There are so many facets to the cello and she took one to show us so many!!

[@Judexy22]

First , I would compliment you on your Royal Personality ! Your Subjects would have been delighted to have a beautiful Queen like you. Second, this is a very informative video about the Cello. Thank you. Do you have a video about the Viola ? Cheers !

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Judex Young, we do have the video you are looking for. In fact, here is the link to the whole instrument guide playlist (starting with the viola) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jprIo3eCmrqcj8k Enjoy!

[@Judexy22]

Philharmonia Orchestra (London, UK) Thank you very much !

[@myzonedr]

My daughter with autism asked me once to buy her a cello but I ignored it. I think you have inspired me to encourage her to express herself.

[@IvanLuza]

when she uses the fruit at the end, it sounds just like Daniil Shafran playing lmfao

[@chessematics]

The cello is my favourite instrument since long, but i never felt such an urge to buy one and try the tricks i just learnt as that after watching this. My most sincere thanks to you.

[@user-lk4bp9le5h]

Amazing! Part with an orange is great)

[@lindseybarclay9187]

My sister played the cello and I used to watch her practice since my early teens. This brings back such great memories of her.

[@amberpanesar6771]

I loved the ending of this video

[@bonnie04]

She really is so charismatic! I really enjoyed her video, thank you for sharing your insight with us!