Rigoletto Fantasia on Bass Clarinet

Proof! I did it! Live with the Chicago Clarinet Ensemble, May 12, 2017

[@llRoBoBinHoll]

On invisible bass clarinet

[@dahVEEDBBone]

He plays the Theremin of bass clarinets.

[@axelaguilera50]

6:25 ah, the classic "audience claps when they think the piece is over but it actually isn't"

[@gavalanche20]

Love how he shakes his head at the audience as well when they started clapping

[@clakkent1327]

Gabriel Uy Oh my gosh! I never noticed that! Haha!

[@paulfitzmaurice7312]

Hello People The Conductors hands are still up!

[@kevinngo9138]

Loved it so god damn much they had to give em the applause early

[@AlgyCuber]

also the stories where the audience thinks the piece isn't over when it actually is so the orchestra starts clapping for themselves

[@cillblinton8181]

When the clarinets start a nationalist movements against the inferior brass intruments. Michael is the partyeader

[@saraboatman9501]

Cill Blinton i’m in

[@TWO20]

bass saxophone is not going down easy, at least you can hear it

[@cillblinton8181]

Owen Leeuwis lmao

[@Lxnorius]

@@TWO20 you can hear the bass clarinets

[@Lxnorius]

yes.

[@iscrewy]

All that movement... I can see you know the dark arts well.

[@kevinngo9138]

iscrewy Martin frost is said to be one of the first to master such dark arts

[@davemcdaniel4856]

I love that he showed every single one, even the wizard level.

[@MarcoRoascio26]

Grandissima tecnica, molto bravo, ma il risultato è lo stesso di quando noi Italiani cerchiamo di swingare. È proprio una questione di mentalità, modo di parlare, il fraseggio di Verdi.......i clarinetti da 0.38 😭

[@jasonzheng8388]

ah yes the infamous soup stir

[@Clarinetfanz]

I love how you make it look so easy to play all of the notes in the clarion range and play with the best bass clarinet tone quality I ever heard. Incredible job!

Joseph DeRosa- Clarinet and Saxophone it is! Lol 😂

[@sydneyreid7401]

I played bass clarinet in symphonic bNd in my senior year of hs I must say it's different far as the lower notes and such but it was fun

[@kevinvalois3731]

That moment when the conductor is your high school band conductor lmao... Mr Clemons

[@overspray5281]

Look at that technique! He makes it look so effortless. It's no easy feat to sweep the music like that. And the way he let the music escape the horn at 5:24 is glorious

[@IceOfPhoenix88]

Its a bass clarinet not a horn

[@jacobbass6437]

꧁IceOfPhoenix꧂. A horn is just any instrument that is hollow and you blow through that has a mouthpiece. So saxes are horns, trumpets are horns, flutes are not horns. Usually in an orchestra, horns refer to french horns, but the general term applies in a lot of places.

[@breakingcandy3033]

My mans literally memorized the entire piece

[@It.wasnt_me]

Great performance. Can I just applaud the conductor. A calming influence, in control and really listening to the soloist.

[@5URG3OFFICIAL]

This video is probably one of the best solos I've ever heard on a clarinet... And you did it on a bass clarinet. Good show, mate!

[@meatsupplies5282]

5:00 right here u can see that he was about to breakdance but when he felt his bass touch the floor he remembered that he was still performing

[@clairebear7601]

youre my hero on clarinet. honestly i could watch you play for hours and id learn so many things just by watching and listening bc youre so in touch and aware and i just love it... so much

[@chauncywashington2227]

Exquisite! Mr. Lowenstern is perhaps the most accomplished bass clarinetist of our age. It's not just the instrument that makes his playing to be unrivaled. He would sound quite good on a plastic Bundy with leaks and bad pads. The man makes the horn. The horn does not make the man!

[@jamesperdue8355]

Of course your playing is beyond good. Your dancing was entertaining and your desire to direct the orchestra was not well concealed. Always love to hear you play.

[@braxenb2242]

I love the dynamic range bass clarinets have especially on low notes

[@Lxnorius]

How many times have I watched this just to see Mr. Lowenstern play this? I’ve lost count…. At least 5.

[@jonathancheng3763]

Favourite bass clarinet song to listen to

[@lilyk500]

This guy is the bass clarinet GOD

[@mrbigg151]

This is GREAT playing!!! I'm amazed at the showmanship, fingering and memorization skills and I've played for over 2 decades.

[@MrJeffhardy556]

Oh my god I'm in love :( I really admire your playing. You inspired me to play bass clarinet after 6 years of playing soprano! Keep up the great work!

[@joanmartinuzzi9858]

Beautiful sounding clarinet choir, expressive soloist and gentle conductor. Perfect.thank you.

[@annp322]

That black bass clarinet is so Ninja! Beautiful playing, btw.

[@MegaGermanShepherds]

Oh my goodness! Totally shocked there is such a thing as a clarinet ensemble! Also amazing bass clarinet solo! Giuseppe Verdi would be loving it!

[@warpatato]

Amazing. How can you still breath after almost 13 mins of pure mayhem? Also love the old chap at the back who seems to be enjoying the performance as much as you do :)

[@TomW2034]

Excellent; I enjoyed the showmanship, too.

[@letsgobruins4977]

I WAS THERE IN THE FRONT ROW!

[@chipotlelover9121]

Joe Devine these peole look like their in their mid 30 or 60 I doubt people that age would be using KZbin

[@julianlu2262]

+Chipotle Lover not sure but I think he means as an audience member

[@wayward4657]

Chipotle Lover You’d be surprised.

[@letsgobruins4977]

Chipotle Lover I was in the audience lol

[@ScrimmyBunglets]

@@chipotlelover9121 saw a comment on one of earspasms videos from a guy who said he played bass clarinet when he was 15 and is now 87, and that comment was made 2 years ago!

[@DavidShifrin-h3r]

unbelievable- and he plays in tune!!!

[@breakingcandy3033]

Why do I always come back to this video

[@autumnmaxwell1018]

Videos like this make me sad about my own playing skills

[@RichardMigneron]

Autumn Maxwell , you should see the glass half full, it just means you have room for improvement. Now go practice, and like Michael would say, "Practice slowly" ;-). I'm off to practice ...

[@chelsealodge8259]

That tone!!! Wow

[@LemonNerdBird]

Omg. If you can watch this without smiling.. idk if youre human 😅😅 Incredible!

[@benren10]

rewatching this video, you are a beast my man.

[@Nerakglaze]

7:00 I love where you just hang on that note in annnnnnnticipation.

[@nickjernigan9173]

Still jealous of the black bass, you have, lovely sound and look

[@giganerd896]

I think he gets one sent to him every year to sell; if you want one they are like $20,000-- for arguably the best bass clarinet in the world!

[@jmkrieger67]

It's a ton of fun watching you play. :) I wish I'd been there.

[@blsharpley]

That is the most gorgeous clarinet I've ever seen. I need it.

[@brianfirtion5998]

Excellent! Vibrant choreography too!

[@samchoi3961]

Always like to see you perform. I play bass clarinet also... my son plays the Bb. You are a great inspiration and fun to learn from.

[@isaiahcollins6643]

This was performed on my 18th birthday! how cool is that. Great Job!

[@Ayo0o]

I can’t get over how amazing this is, wow I’m speechless.

[@learnguitarat6043]

Fantastic playing -- by someone that is a great player and KZbin teacher! Thank you for both.

[@JazzSaxUT]

Bravo! Well played! Great sounding ensemble too.

[@katyblue4284]

holy. crap. you. are. flipping. phenomenal. goals.

[@1cleandude]

Should have painted those D ring black!! Great performance Michael thanks to all!🙏🏻

[@coloraturaElise]

Wonderful, musical playing! I have both sung Gilda and played clarinet in the orchestra (not at the same time!) for this opera, and it's clear you know what's going on. :-)

[@nickjernigan9173]

That coated BC is freaking sweet

[@haakonmusic7172]

Nice playing! And that clarinet really is beautiful

[@sergiocamilo9687]

Sensational! Very good this clarinet orchestra. Congratulations.

[@lucasbertoia]

I'm seeing some of the dark art majicks come to life here ;')

[@earspasm]

Yep. I’m guilty.

[@beamoorefrank5194]

I love this. R is my favorite opera and this is a really neat arrangement of arias.

[@JavierRezinovsky]

It's always nice to hear a clarinet ensamble. Amazing skills, all my respect to you sir.

[@1jbette]

You are so smooth! So diversely talented!! I met you at Troy University in March, 2018!

[@rayrayray4116]

Gorgeous. Just gorgeous

[@MichaelJames-nv3ej]

I LOVED THIS!!!! If I could play half as good as you.... I'd BE AWESOME. Would love to hear you play "Cat & Mouse" from the movie, "Victor, Victoria"! :)

[@DeborahGlenister]

Really enjoyed that!

[@nicoj1847]

This just makes me want to practice

[@toast8861]

A true master of the dark arts

[@is02ub]

Wow !!! That was AMAZING!!!

[@samuelrivas6621]

I love this performance.....that's man youtube teacher.....

[@sergiocamilo9687]

Sensacional! Muy buena esta orquesta de clarinetes. Felicitaciones.

[@claribaixos]

Just .....amazing!

[@imitatsiya]

you didn't move around intensely enough for shame, mister.

[@thegoatisi]

i saw a bass clarinet just like yours at the TMEA convention in downtown San Antonio

[@liriogomez5956]

Knight Refləct!ons OMG I DID TOO I GOT TO PLAY IT.!!!

[@thegoatisi]

Lirio Gomez thats dope!

[@ginadipaola6977]

Amazing!

[@BahgatAHassan]

"BOOM" -The conductor, my high school band director.

[@juanludefabiola]

so much fun listening you!!!!!super cool

[@Justine0215]

I use to play the bass clarinet 😍😍

[@tenor817]

Very nice Michael!!

[@brianbillings6815]

Beautiful performance! Memorized too, nice. Many likely don't realize you balance a demanding day job as well. ;)

[@joehell.6474]

Mec tu gères! Impressionnant ! Continue comment ça ! Juste wow !😁

[@jakebickham123]

that bend at 2:53 made my legs give out lol

[@fehilly3]

Bravo! Fantastic

[@henry5274]

flawless eyebrow work sir!

[@albertnemiroff1502]

Bravo!

[@bassclarineteffects-carlki9219]

on fire..love this so much. :P

[@d3adggboiii668]

I love that black bass clarinet where do you get one of those

[@kandirussell5024]

Beautiful!

[@nervchemnitz]

In the second row, last on the right: is that a basset horn? Looks a little larger than what looks like an alto clarinet sitting to his own right. Asking for my alto clarinet.

[@Woolley_like_sheep]

Just amazing

[@MontanaMirage]

Magnificent!

[@amiema3775]

So cool! Thanks for posting!!!

[@bronaroni289]

That squeak towards the beginning broke my heart

[@Anroose]

When do you think Michael will ever visit TMEA I’ll be waiting... I played on the black bass as well and it’s gorgeous

[@JussanClarinete]

Wow!! Bravo

[@MO-1888]

Brilliant.... even shades of ED in the extemporaneous sections 😏

[@pablodevadderclarinete]

Conductor was the enemy here! But even so, this is fantastic!!!!!!

[@woodwinddesign]

Great Michael! Wish I could play like that only a tiny bit....

[@smarams]

BTW, excellent footwork!

[@YourChickens]

Can you please play Paws by David Bennett Thomas I absolutely love seeing and hearing you play. This is a piece I would like to see you play and upload

[@nickjernigan9173]

This is why I love the BC

[@johnries5593]

The bass clarinet is my favorite woodwind instrument. Pity I've never gotten a sound out of any woodwind (I've tried).

[@petersleumer7858]

Superb!

[@jorgepaivaneves3476]

Incredible

[@__-bw5bp]

great job man

[@alanhirayama4592]

Crazy!

[@silvanohoracio9199]

Incrível... Excelente...

[@SealHero]

Amazing performance! FYI the lady with the short, blonde hair and glasses in the first row to the right of the conductor is my clarinet instructor. #DrBonnieCampbell❤

[@fabiourr]

Badass 😎

[@mdrapkin]

Nice clarone!! (and playing too)

[@gyunamkd]

the player on the 3rd place from right is the person of my life :) wish i could meet her