Ravel: Bolero, Gimnazija Kranj Symphony Orchestra (amazing youth orchestra)

[@sdorr]

Another lovely, world-class music-making from a "youth" orchestra, that (so-called first-world) cities with twenty times the population of Slovenia, etc, can't begin to rival. Its very frustrating that The SF Bay area struggles to maintain one barely-comparable symphony orchestra, despite the highest concentration of wealth in the world. Thank goodness for YT!!

[@NikkkitoNippongo]

Kudos to the percussionist playing the snare drum, the hardest part of the Bolero

[@dmisso42]

NikkkitoNippongo Totally agree. Without the metronomic snare, the whole piece would fall to pieces. Well done, that young man.

[@CorvetteCoonass]

+Steven Kyle Let's just say everyone made this piece work. Kudos to everyone.

[@lovemedoification]

Lovely, gorgeous, beautiful! It is beyond words! When the camera zoomed on their young faces while they were seriously playing out the great music,I was in tears because a lot of brutal war scenes went through my mind at the same time! Why are people on Earth hate each others so much that they kill each others in wars when they do something as beautiful as making music like this?

[@DaveKraft1]

At last!! A Bolero that is ALIVE, and not dragging across the stage like a wounded buffalo. These kids breathe energy into the piece. Thank you!

[@lenniedavis1294]

I was wondering why this was only 13:44 long. They played this faster than than what Im used to hearing. Very good none the less.

[@paulineobrien600]

This orchestra is simply perfection ... simply delightful on all counts.... Congratulations Gimnazja Kranj Symphony Orchestra.

[@beapendergrass7769]

I love this orchesta. The best bolero I have ever heard.

[@adrianappleby]

so much talent from this orchestra, a superbly satisfying performance that can be watched again and again.

[@kirsteni.russell5903]

What a delight to watch this orchestra play Ravel's BOLERO! Bravo!

[@rgh7399]

As always this group is outstanding. Especially at this young age.

[@fredericksemple6366]

Fantastic! Personally I like the faster tempo, but maybe not to everyone's liking. But what the heck, you can't help but admire the enthusiasm coupled with the high level of musicianship. Full credit to the boss man!

[@bird271828]

These young musicians are amazing. Their parents are lucky to have them.

[@jasonmayne7655]

This is by far the best Bolero on youtube. A real treat and so, so beautiful.

[@beagle7622]

The flautist at the beginning is exceptionally good. This orchestra is a real stand out . My hunch is the conductor just has that reare ability to make music sound right. This really is a stand out version of this piece of music.

[@lbmurray2000]

Wonderful young orchestra from Slovenia! We know, we know there is no French Horn or bassoon but thse musicians are excellent! Congratulations!

[@sjoseph0128]

Two words...BAD-ASS!!! Beautiful music coupled with Super Gorgeous Ladies makes for a delight to the ears and eyes. This is the best orchestral performance I've seen on youtube so far by very talented young people. I agree that the snare drum was a tad bit loud, but dude did a great job!

[@johnfudens9649]

Agreed this is one of the best versions on you tube. A very fine group of young musicians playing a difficult piece. Yes the young man on the drums keeping the pace did a great job. May be started a bit slow but as the piece continued was fun to watch them get into the rhythm and put more body language into playing. Enjoyed the one young lady who was moving all the time when playing. Happy to see so many young women playing. Was surprised with the few audience shots that the people seemed stoned faced but very pleased with the applause the musicians got. Conductor did a great job also. As you can imagine I have downloaded this and will be playing it regularly with other versions of Bolero. As for the few negative comments to this piece why don't you move on. If you can't say something nice then keep your mouth shut. Yes you may have the right to say what you want but that doesn't mean you are right by doing so.

[@12horsesjudith]

So young and so talented!!! Awesome performance!

[@josealejandroguzmanreynoso5829]

Excelente interpretación, más se disfruta viéndolo. Toda una nueva generación de músicos. APLAUSOS ¡!

[@elisedami]

it really is a pleasure to listen to those young musicians !!! more and more !!!

[@zamoteh]

Super orkester. Zvenijo vrhunsko. Lepo, da imamo v tako majhni državi toliko mladega talenta.

[@jennifermorrison9923]

Thank you Zevnikov you and your beautiful young musicians I am crying with this fantastic piece talent every one of them long life and music god bless you all

[@zevnikov]

Jennifer Morrison I will post this to the all members od the Orchestra. Just enjoy my chanell

[@joelethridge3020]

Bravo Bravo Bravo!!!!! These are kids??? Mr. Conductor your kids are fabulous. I am so impressed. Better than London Philharmonic Orchestra. Great job by kid on snare drum. Only 5 pc's instead of 6 though on opening but better too loud than not hearing snare for first 16 bars at all as with London. Featured soloist great job. Cundutor Great job.

[@erwinnatividad5171]

The finest Bolero I've ever seen and heard! Magnificent

[@eugeniacioaca3772]

Magnificent. By best congratulations for this so young orchestra! There are no words to express the deep feelings and emotions they do transmit.

[@pauline2272]

Beautiful performance, great young musicians, thank you for sharing

[@DrJohnAbbondanza]

Beautiful!! I especially loved how they got such beautiful music out of such young musicians. Bravo tutti!!

[@Efradm]

Bendito KZbin. Que nos ha permitido disfrutar de esta armonización de instrumentos. Es un deleite.

[@martahalajova4125]

Bolo to skvelé ,len tak ďalej.Ďakujem.

[@FriendofRamblinJack]

All of you young people are REMARKABLY TALENTED!! Svretan!!!! Hvala puna from Calif mom!

[@ivanoech]

Very talented young musicians. I see many young women there too, good. I listenes by this Youth orchestra playing Capriccion Espagnol. I liked it very much too.

[@stevenewell5425]

Absolutely lovely. Shame some of the audience were not enjoying it, heathens!

[@kyleethekelt]

What I love about this interpretation is the lightness of touch, rendering the work somehow even darker to my ears. Here is the snare - the infernal machine - contrasted with the light, singing, almost mocking tone of the remainder of the orchestra. If there were members of the audience not enjoying it, that may be the effect the work is having on them rather than any reflection on the orchestra or the performance. Personally, I have to be in the right headspace to hear this work, and this is one of the best interpretations I've encountered. Trust this wonderful orchestra to come up with yet another fine rendition. we are truly spoilt.

[@andrejxyxy2020]

I have no music education but my soul loves all kind of music including classical. Aa an singer in a local choire I' ve learned one thing abot music. Tehnical perfecton dose not make music sound good, but when you put your heart, soul and joy of makeing music in performance makes it way better. And I think that is what you heard from this young musicians. Greetings from Slovenia

[@Tocsin-Bang]

Technically I believe this tempo is correct according to the original score. But whether it is or not, it is simply one of the finest performances you will ever hear. Each of the parts is played quite superbly, in particular I love the oboe and saxophone.

[@conradinhawaii7856]

You are exactly correct, Stephen.

[@cdscott]

Very well done. Better than many of the big-name orchestras I've heard do Bolero. I also loved that the artists move their bodies. Something about that sits well with me. I enjoy seeing them "feel" the music when other performers often stay so rigid. Well done. and... Im a fan of the early snare.

[@issacbriar3067]

I know it is quite off topic but does anyone know of a good site to stream newly released series online ?

[@arescoleman5895]

@Issac Briar I watch on FlixZone. You can find it by googling :)

[@parkergriffin4388]

@Issac Briar I use Flixzone. You can find it on google :)

[@bruceeverett1037]

@Ares Coleman Definitely, I have been watching on Flixzone for years myself :)

[@edwinleroy8002]

@Ares Coleman Thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it !

[@ngabcle]

Bravo! Simply a bravura performance!

[@williamford9564]

First time seeing this video but have seen other also great performances by this orchestra in the 2010s. I recognize some of the same musicians and they look so young.

[@astridarraut9502]

Amazing, great, incredible, congratulations to all of you!

[@elsupercanario1]

Me encanta escuchar y ver a este grupo de jóvenes con tanto talento. Les espera un futuro brillante !! Felicitaciones a Eslovenia desde Cali, Colombia

[@benxdybarto]

to all in the orchestra, that sent shivers down my spine. i thank you from the depths of heart and i hope you keep doing what you do x

[@jcb31416]

An incredible performance! Hvala!

[@Azishome]

It is so nice to see the young people playing world class music. Though for me, it was a little sobering because, after WWII, so many European orchestras were staffed with young and very old people because so many of the former musicians were no longer with us. I'm so glad this is not the case. A beautiful performance.

[@mauriciovillalbaballetbo4063]

No me canso de escuchar. Muy buena música y excelente interpretación.

[@helenarzepka2309]

Dzis sluchalam dwa razy Bolera Ravela-ponieważ uważam,ze jest to najlepsza muzyka ,która może sluzyc jako balsam na nieszczesliwa dusze.Pomaga!!!-Kto wie może dziś posłucham jeszcze raz tego utworu.!!!.

[@QSFlyer]

The tempo is faster than the original but personally- being a music lover but not a purist- I find it it most satisfying

[@johnschaberg480]

QSFlyer i agree on the tempo...i like it....

[@conradinhawaii7856]

Actually... the tempo here at a quarter note equals 72 bpm is Exaxtly what Messr. Ravel specified on his original manuscript. Don't take My word for it... look it up. Most "mainstream" orchestra conductors seem to want to drag it out, for some reason. Maybe so that they can spend more time displaying their conducting theatrics, perhaps?... 🤔🤣 Nejc and Primož, and their superb young musicians here, have absolutely Nailed it. 💖💕

[@herol64700]

@@conradinhawaii7856 TEMPO VERY SIMILAR TO FRUBECK DE BORGOS, IN VERY GOOD COMPANY FOLKS

[@ritzberrygarden]

This is my favourite piece ever. And it's really nice to see so many young and talented musicians. :D

[@ronkearns9544]

still in love with the flute soloist.

[@digger678]

I love this version of Bolero,You are doing a great job mentoring them.

[@SpeedyNeutrino43]

As an old bandsman, I'M IMPRESSED !!

[@carinealexandre3015]

Quelques soit la version, cela me donne des frissons. Cette version ci est magnifique. Une pure merveille tout simplement.

[@Allamut2909]

For my ears, this is a perfect Bolero

[@paxsaude]

Segurança, sonoridade e talento. Simplesmente... gênios.

[@juliolucero3791]

Es un encanto escuchar esta melodia. Tres veces viva. Julio Lucero, Astoria NY

[@djmaki33]

One of the very best versions of this classic on youtube, Outstanding!

[@javiervanegass]

Increible tanta belleza. Necesariamente la mano de Dios estuvo ahí. ¡Felicitaciones!

[@j_dobb13]

To everyone saying that this performance was too fast or the snare didn't start as soft as needed in a negative connotation, I'm not fond of. Keep in mind, this concert was performed by young musicians, not musicians who have spent multiple decades building their musical career. Usually, with a group of young musicians you may have a limited time or even limited funding. Please don't knock it because of its small flaws.

[@conradinhawaii7856]

It is sublimely perfect! 💖

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

@@conradinhawaii7856 yes it is!

[@alanc6781]

Joli, that is exactly why I prefer to listen to these young people. Their music is great and their potential is huge. All in all it is wonderful.

[@grafter8337]

great performance from this talented group of young musicians.

[@raffaelepurgato2792]

Tutti bravissimi ma in modo molto particolare al batterista.AUGURI E BUON PROGRESSO A VOI GIOVANI.

[@gregorybedague]

This is a stunning performance!!!!

[@rvmd01]

wow! these young people are amazing!! thankyou for an excellent performance.

[@MrUomodigomma]

BRAVI AGLI ORCHESTRANTI....UN ESECUZIONE IMPECCABILE.....

[@MrCurtishay]

Excellent! I could almost smell the instruments!

[@marianskraba7391]

wspaniali młodzi muzycy , bravo !!

[@billtuckjr2834]

Crispy and Fresh!!! Loved it!!

[@darlenecostner2259]

It's such a joy to see such talented young musicians. It's too bad they didn't have a bassoon player.

[@robertovelandiatorres1694]

Excelente, se les admira desde Bogotà.

[@damnedseagull6194]

Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Landstreu1]

Een plezier om naar deze subtiel uitgevoerde BOLERO te luisteren. Heel wat anders dan het grove theatrale werk van André Rieu.

[@zevnikov]

Yes. Most of them. Age btw 15 and 19. And a few students. I am their mentor. They are selling the bigest hall in Slovenia (Gallus Hall 1500 seats) in a couple of hours. Check out my chanell. You will find interesting stuff. Greetings.

[@garthbus99]

Many thanks Nikkito

[@Efradm]

Una alegoría a la creación misma del universo. Sincronización perfecta.

[@davidivad1934]

Divanni David 30 minutes ago Maravillosa Musica de Ravel, este tema: Bolero, lo maximo, va de un sonido casi inaudible, hasta la explosion maxima de Notas. Ademas de sensual el ritmo. Una de mis favoritas, siempre. Gracias por traerlo, zevnikov. DD *** Marvelous Ravel Music. this theme: Bolero, the best, it goes from an almost inaudible sound to the maximum auburst of Notes. Furthermore its Sensual Rhythm. One of my favorites, ever. Txs. for post it, zevnikov. Divanni D .

[@alanwilkinson2608]

This is the most marvellous orchestra. I have just found them and every piece they play is so emotional. You are all a marvellous advert for Slovenia. Its made me want to go and see them live. Do you have a website where we can keep in touch with what you are doing. Best wishes from England. Alan.

[@Agarthalien]

Très belle interprétation, très bon orchestre, bravo !

[@jorgeenriquevargasostos3800]

Emocionante está interpretación, grandiosa, merece esos aplausos y los mios

[@ILOVEMFEO]

CONGRATULATIONS guys and happy 2011

[@davidcantwell2489]

ILOVEMFEO Hola... Still listening in 2018...

[@toufiksaidi2500]

merci pour ces jeunes prodiges pour l'agreable moment que j'ai passe a les ecouter que dieux les benisse pour la tres belle prestation j'aime j'aime j'aime

[@yuriyur7789]

Прекрасне виконання!

[@maizas05]

Muitooo lindoooo \o/ Emocionante!!

[@digger678]

at the1928 premiere a woman shouted that Ravel was mad. When told about this, Ravel smiled and remarked that she had understood the piece,great quote

[@RangerInParadise]

She's playing with feeling, putting her soul into her music. There's nothing weird about that.

[@imalt8271]

She only has 10% sight and has to get close to see the music then lean back to see the conductor.

[@danakaleb4882]

She’s legally blind.

[@tonywirth8808]

wow just simply wow

[@presleypris893]

Simplemente hermoso 🎶❣️

[@otherZinc]

Awesome!

[@prunga308]

I'm in love with the flute player in the black dress with the white flowers

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

I hate reading oh it's to this or it's to that ,here's some advice, smoke a joint and go with the flo. Damn it, just enjoy it.

[@conradinhawaii7856]

Not sure that the joint is necessary. A couple or three glasses of good red wine, maybe. But I agree with you. ☺🍷

[@patakpajo839]

My high school, top! Oh those memories :)

[@patakpajo839]

I discovered alcohol, marihuana, and that I am such an ab fab gay! I should learn more though, dickhead and become a doctor or pharmacist or ab fab f... me financial twat :)

[@467-k1m]

Patak Please don't be so hard on yourself. I am now 79 y.o. Somehow we all are on a road to destiny, and of course have no clue where that road leads. I used speed for 27 years then got clean, turned around and thought, "What the hell was that all about?" I managed 13 years, then it came back, that awful truth, and I haven't stopped yet. My whole life has slipped before me and I have accomplished nothing. Please do not be so hard on yourself Patak ! ! I call it "woulda, coulda, shoulda," but there is no truth there. I could have done a few great things. Things that were offered, but no, the layout of my life, and I quite imagine perhaps your life as well as others is happening on a daily basis, and I am so grateful to be ALIVE. Don't look back. Stay in the day no matter what. You might just be surprised and the results. HAVE FAITH IN YOURSELF. Sincerely and respectfully I remain at 79 y.o.; gay; and as happy as I can be on a daily basis, Sentebey in USA

[@Nenito77]

Great kids, great job! This is my all time favorite classic piece. The instruments were in wrong order, and some were substituted, as was the cae of the bassoon being subbed at the third part of the piece. The E-Flat Clarinet was suppossed to play AFTER the bassoon. But they skipped that part alltogether and eliminated the bassoon.

[@perseverante9]

Muy Bueno... ya esta dentro de mis Favoritos

[@HackSteele1]

Thanks, Bostjan. John

[@FreethinkerMr56]

BRAVO!

[@dipsymax33]

thanks brilliant

[@Azishome]

@retrolol It's up to the conductor to decide how he wants the composition played.

[@OFlute96O]

Have I ever seen something impressiv like this? I don't think so ... Wow!!!

[@alekotot]

thank you

[@peterreppmann8410]

Ein wunderbares Musikstück - ich bewundere den Trommler, der 13 Minuten nicht auskommen darf. Alle Achtung.

[@marcust4238]

Absolutely beautiful but ruined by chronic commercials during the performance.

[@45arlequin]

Cette musique est certes répétitive mais on ne s'en lasse pas !

[@crushingbelial]

They're actually spot on tempo. the score states qtr = 72

[@conradinhawaii7856]

You are Absolutely correct, Adam. But you will Never convince all of the "KZbin experts" around here. Not that it matters. WE know the difference. 🙄🤣

[@todmantodman]

A little fast with drums a little loud..but overall very beautifully done from a young group of talented musicans..bravo

[@conradinhawaii7856]

Actually... they are performing it Exactly the way that Mssr. Ravel composed it... at 76 bpm. You have been listening to the "three-toed sloth"version's for too long. And it is Supposed to be Loud!... It is not a bloody funeral march, y'know. Geeeeeeziz...

[@tonyhworks]

Mr zevnikov, can you please tell us the names of the leading wind soloists (apart from Nadja whom we know) and the drummers? This is excellent.

[@ol1950ga]

Heureux de pouvoir écouter cet excellent orchestre slovène;is it really from Kranj or Ljubljana ? najlepsa hvala for posting