Venezuelan Brass Ensemble: A barnstorming concert at Konzerthaus Berlin, 2007 (full concert)

Brass music that will blow your mind: The Venezuelan Brass Ensemble under the baton of Thomas Clamor performed a rousing concert on September 4, 2007 at the Konzerthaus Berlin. The program included brass arrangements of popular classical pieces such as Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition or Gershwin’s I Got Rhythm, and also classics of South American dance music.
The Venezuelan Brass Ensemble was established in 2004, as an offshoot of the Simon Bolivar Youth Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela (known today as the Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar de Venezuela). The group brings together some of the most talented young brass and percussion players in the country to perform an extraordinary repertoire of pieces for massed brass bands.
Not to be missed, this concert is a firework display of South American brass music.
(00:00) Giancarlo Castro: Gran Fanfaria
(08:42) Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition (arranged by Elgar Howarth):
(08:47) 1. Promenade 1
(10:24) 2. The Gnome
(12:47) 3. Promenade 2
(13:48) 4. The Old Castle
(18:10) 5. Promenade 3
(18:42) 6. The Tuilerie Gardens
(19:49) 7. Bydlo
(22:40) 8. Promenade 4
(23:19) 9. Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks
(24:30) 10. Samuel Goldenburg and Schmuyle
(26:34) 11. Promenade 5
(28:05) 12. The Weekly Market at Limoges
(29:28) 13. Catacombae, sepulchrum romanum
(31:29) 14. Con mortuis in lingua mortua
(33:14) 15. Baba Yaga
(36:47) 16. The Great Gate of Kiev
(43:55) Alejandro Scarpino & Juan Calderella: Canaro en Paris
(47:30) Zequinha de Abreu: Tico Tico
(arranged by John Iveson London Brass Series)
Tomas Medina | TRUMPET
(52:55) Leonard Bernstein: Dances from “West Side Story”
(arranged by Eric Cress)
(1:03:10) Felix Mendoza: Guerra de Secciones
(1:11:26) Pedro E. Gutierrez: Alma Llanera
(arranged by Fernando Ruiz)
(1:15:25) George Gershwin: I Got Rhythm
(arranged by Roger Harvey - London Brass Series Adviser: Christopher Mowat)
(1:20:01) Leonard Bernstein: Mambo
(arranged by Eric Cress)
(1:23:18) Giancarlo Castro: Gran Fanfaria
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[@fingerhorn4]

This deserves a million views at least. I recognise many players from the original Simon Bolivar orchestra which was stunning enough but this ensemble is absolutely top notch. Fantastic sound, beautiful balance and absolutely epic energy. I don't know how they kept the stamina for this long and still delivered the most amazing, beautiful music. By far the best brass/percussion concert I've ever witnessed and only wish I was there.

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne Aufführung dieser fein oder perfekt komponierten Meisterwerke mit brillanten doch perfekt entsprechenden Tönen aller Blechblasinstrumente. Der intelligente und geniale Dirigent leitet das perfekt trainierte Ensemble in verschiedenen Tempi und mit effektiv kontrollierter Dynamik. Wundervoll vom Anfang bis zum Ende!

[@junehughes7671]

Thank you. The band looks and sounds amazing.!! Great to see the enthusiasm of the audience from quite young to silver tops. The young are the band of the future. From New Zealand.

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[@truizosa]

La excelencia en músicos instrumentistas, grandes músicos; me quito el sombrero y vaya, yo no me quito el sombrero ante cualquiera. Quizá sólo en USA puede haber músicos de la calidad de ellos aquí en AMÉRICA.

[@mbesiom]

👍👍👍Magistral, maravillosa sonoridad e interpretación, un deleite para los oídos y una caricia para el corazón !!!!!! Un abrazo bien apretado y fraterno a los hermanos venezolanos, hermanos bolivarianos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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[@Eupher6]

I have played euphonium and bass trombone for more than 50 years and I cannot ever remember seeing a young group so galvanized and so excited, and so skilled in many, many a year. Maestro really enjoys what he's doing! Very clear, prepared, and is exciting! Really enjoyed this concert and I hope to see and hear many more.

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[@ypsilon5277]

Full of fun....just as music should be enjoyed....thank you Venezuela..

[@manuelrubiorubio5225]

Que maravilla de músicos que pastosidad y afinación técnica ,expresividad magnífico concierto y a guaidó que le den esto es Venezuela y no lo que los gringos quieren ver de este gran país un abrazo desde España

[@trubach1]

Unique orchestra, great musicians. thank you for your work and pleasure!!!

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[@rodolfohernandezs.2937]

Thanks, Venezuela Is My country ❤️😄🇻🇪 bless you

[@DWClassicalMusic]

Con mucho gusto 😊Saludos desde Berlín

[@robertcohn8858]

This is a marvelously talented group (especially the brass)! Thank you for this buffet of lively and foot stomping music.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

😊

[@glenncarr1947]

Wonderful!

[@joselazo6227]

que gran orgullo de ser venezolano a pesar de haber nacido tan lejos de Venezuela. Gracias muchachos. Tengo tres hijos venezolanos y un corazón trasplantado a esta tierra de gracia

[@videoie]

A stupendous performance as only The Venezuelans can give. Viva Venezuela! As we say in Ireland "Venezuela Abu"

[@SedonaMTB]

Wow, great performance. First class players.

[@fredsteeghs1487]

Bravo! Great energy - great sound.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

👍

[@kelvinsmallwood6315]

Brilliant concert & playing. Some of the singing & jumping around is not as easy as it looks. A lovely gesture of appreciation by giving each member a rose. Hope there are other videos by this group.

[@giselamercado149]

Mil gracias Venezuela!

[@adriangutierrez586]

Many of these musicians now live in South Florida and freelance throughout the United States. The Trombone on the end is Pedro Murillo. He is currently on tour with the Estefans playing "On your feet". Support your local artists, especially those who come from a Minority background!

[@townsendwentz59]

Absolutely rivals the Royal Concertgebouw brass !! Bravo, Bravo!

[@LU-tg4oc]

Legendary performance, great generation of brass players in Venezuela, really amazing the passion of this guys

[@valeriigraciov4071]

Отличный оркестр,прекрасное понимание музыки,великолепный дирижер.Молодцы музыканты.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

Thank you for your comment. If possible, please comment in English next time so that more people can follow the discussion. All the best!

[@heernpon8455]

굿! 탁월한 재능들 입니다.경쾌하고 아름다운 음악에 감사합니다!

[@padredemishijos12]

The French Horn in 0:45 is Rafael Payare. He is the music director of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Maestro Payare also was first prize winner of the Malmo Conducting Competition.

[@ernstbruinsma5187]

What a high quality performance!! Just awesome.

[@janetmarquez3252]

Bravo! My Venezuelan musicos!

[@user-zb8gv3fu2q]

благодарен за доставленное массу положительных эмоций

[@marie-elisabethsennyey8485]

Que bonito, si Venrzuela es mi pais...

[@hosseinjavidiniroomand]

how nice this one. I really enjoy this playlist. thanks a lot 🌹🌹🌹

[@DWClassicalMusic]

😊

[@joelgarone4059]

Grandissimi, bravissimi, eccezionali!!!! Invidiabili per musicalità e tecnica!!!

[@joelgarone4059]

Memorabile!!!! Venite in Italia a fare qualche concerto!!!!!

[@kingnadie]

Ese ensamble estuvo en Reggio Emilia…

[@lxdgr8]

Que representación tan espectacular de los talentos de los hispanos del nuevo mundo!

[@benjaminonate5809]

Viva Venezuela y sus magníficos músicos 🌹😘👍🙋‍♂️🇲🇽

[@cergneuxguillermo1681]

Una Maravilla esos músicos venezolanos!!! Son geniales!!!!!!!

[@kerickcumare7595]

Maestros de Maestros ... THE BEST 👁️

[@herbvanderven5154]

WOW, I mean WOW! What a great group of young performers, what a great performance. Love the enthusiasm. Especially of the conductor. I wish I could have been there. Even better, I wish I could have played in that ensemble. What a blast!!! In Pictures at an Exhibition, I never wished for the orchestra version for a second, what a superb arrangement.

[@Eupher6]

Arrangement was, indeed, top notch -- but having the horns play Bydlo -- okay, but I wanted to hear the solo euph. It came off fabulously, so I am NOT complaining! lol

[@Stefan_G.]

Einfach großartig! Das tut soooo gut. Entspannung pur!!!

[@sergiohernangonzalezbustos3160]

todo muy buenom, gracias

[@danielameri2004]

Excelentes músicos!!!!

[@asantana517]

The whole concert was a marvel but the plays composed by the two Venezuelan musicians in the band were fantastic!! If it was very emotional for me, I can’t imagine how it was for those two. The plays I am referring are the Grand Fanfare by Giancarlo Castro (trumpet) and the “Guerra de secciones”” by Felix Mendoza (percussionist). Please don’t miss those two.

[@malcolmdalrymple1779]

Yes !

[@user-vb5yx6fy3b]

bravo!

[@abeni999]

Fantástico,fantástico,me encanto,Bravo👏👏👏

[@willcoleman2014]

Fantastic!!

[@Artist_Aejoo]

환상적이예요♡ 최고예요, 최고 👍

[@miguelangelchavez8407]

Muy buena orquesta

[@becariwagner]

Perfeito!!!!!❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@benjaminonate5809]

Precioso 👍🙋‍♂️🇲🇽

[@user-zb8gv3fu2q]

прекрасный оркестр и замечательное исполнение не смотря на отсутствие деревянных духовых инструментов

[@oaktadopbok665]

49:13 "When two people love each other very much . . . "

[@kirilkolev6010]

Wow ! ♥️

[@jeyckson]

UFFF

[@user-ex8jm5fo5u]

Listen to this……. Chicago people!

[@singyiutse8386]

👍👍👍❤️👏👏👏

[@pianoandante]

Que será de la vida de estos músicos después de Nicolás?

[@jeofreelezcano8527]

La gran mayoría erradicados y triunfando en otros países

[@joselenpena8090]

🇻🇪💛💙❤⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@jakeranaudo3006]

8:47 - Green

[@Whaijorhujishkomunyk]

47:30

[@user-pj5xl1jp5j]

40:43

[@kkdldl1187]

Big deal, 소비자들은 이런 연주회를 원하는데 연주자들은 저희가 좋아하는 걸 한다. 좋아하려고 하는 건지 억지로 좋아해야 대접받는 음악가가 되는지는 모르겠지만 ᆢ K-classic 계를 뒤집어서 혁명이라고 한 금난새 음악회 보다 훨씬 재밌고 좋다. 연주자도 즐겁고 청중은 더 즐거워 하는 모습이 감동입니다. 우리도 시도해 보시면 어떨까요? 지휘자는 청바지를 입고 해도 좋고ᆢ 죽치고 앉아 지겹게 연주만 하고 있는 고고한 제비 모습들을 보는 것도 이젠 지겨워요ᆢ 바꿔봅시다. 음악하시는 분들ᆢ

[@rolandokraemer9112]

Bravísimo ! Un nivel superlativo en musicalidad y técnica ! Envidiable. Y aunque le duela a la recalcitrante derecha, aquí también hay algo, digo bien algo, de Hugo Chávez !!