What Makes "The Swan" By Saint-Saëns So UNIQUE?

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

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[@hanspetermeidl7301]

Very nice explanasion!!

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

Thank you! Hope you enjoyed it!

[@TheLonePiper]

Amazing! I got a cello this year for Christmas and have decided that The Swan was my objective for playing and recording as my first piece. This has led me to an immersion of KZbin video watching, knowing that I have just scraped the surface of the thousand of people who have recorded this piece. Most of the "lesson" videos are 5 to 7 minutes long, with three minutes of play the piece and four minutes of talking about how position sliding and vibrato is important. We know this already ... it is The Swan. Then I found this video on my suggestion list today (along with a bank of other swans). The video not only provides technique advice, but also demonstrates specific practice routines and more importantly reasons why the interpretation is the way it is. There are also a number of different fingerings presented, some of which really help to better convey the feeling of the swan's movement across the water. The fingering for the Em run in bar 4 was particularly unique as Ilia's slurs really convey the young swan for me. I also thing that Ilia's colour change in bar 17 by using the 3rd finger really helps, (however, I decided to retain the individual bowing for the reprise of the EM run in bar 20 as it seems to fit better with the older swan's efforts leading to the mf in bar 22). Brilliant video, thank you so very much!

[@AtTheEnd1000]

I also started my cello journey this year. Can't wait till I can play this! Gokd luck!

[@TheLonePiper]

I've only been playing for four months, som my skill is not yet in playing the instrument. However, I've spent 50 years recording, so I couldn't wait to attempt the piece. I know my sound and my mix is not traditional, but I was pleased with the final result. I wanted to have the swan fly away at the end (rather than die), so I used a combination of digital delay, reverb and flanger to create a sound that quietly elevates. Thanks again for your wonderful video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYbdeIF3fNCcrrM

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

What piece would you like me to cover next?

[@LisaSaso]

Vocalise from Rachmaninov

[@alexloke7487]

Arioso (Bach)

[@carolinepye8694]

Arioso please 🙏

[@minasdsn]

Glazunov « chant du menestrel » would be nice. It would be interesting to hear your approach of this beautiful and melancholic piece the same way you did with the Swan. Always a pleasure to listen to you share your passion with us.

[@arbaros22266]

Loved the video, thank you for sharing your knowledge.. What about Fauré’s Elegy? I think quite a lot of people play it at some point in their journey

[@viktorialang1922]

at the end my tears are running. thank you

[@sissoft]

Swan is my warm up piece. 2 mins of it, seems so simple, yet so many ways to express it. I learned a few new tips to try - I"ll definitely try the third finger F# and also some bowing changes. Thank you IIia.

[@c0med14]

Thank you so much. You do an incredible job, too valuable for us the cello students.

[@flashpeter91]

love the teaching!

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

🙏🏻

[@pauldandurandboots]

Great timing as I've been learning this piece over the past month.

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

Fantastic! Enjoy this masterwork!

[@Sarah-oj7bh]

You are a great teacher! I'm a violin beginner, and I will certainly try to play this piece when I've learned enough to tackle it, but you're right that really nothing can compete with the warmth of the cello for this. However, sitting through 30 minutes of stuff that I can't really use for myself right now has been an immense pleasure, just because of your passion and love for this piece.

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

Thank you so much! Wow, really? You sit through the whole 30 minutes? That’s what I call your passion and dedication for music!

[@brendamann6106]

Oh my this is a wonderful explanation! Not just on this gorgeous classic but so many examples of technique I can use elsewhere. Thank you!

[@MsCellobass]

Great video to practice with. Thanx Ilia!

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

You are welcome! 😊

[@maroonkitty]

Thank you Ilia, this is a very helpful video. Practice of shifts, the use of arpeggio practice, important of making the A sharp sound right, stylistic considerations on the use of vibrato… so much to learn here. And it helps for other pieces I’m working on as well.

[@Thomas-dm4wu]

Always good advices! Thank you! 🙂

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

You are welcome! Thank you!

[@barberpianoserv]

Thank you! I learned so much! I will incorporate your suggestions into my playing of this beautiful piece. It's my favorite cello piece.

[@TheKemblysolis]

Lo amé!!!! No hablo inglés pero te entendí todo ❤❤❤ thanks

[@dhouse-d5l]

Thank you this is so helpful..really good vid.

[@Jay_Bacal]

More like this one , please.

[@mazyqotmazyqot4952]

I do not play cello, but I simply love it. You are absolutally great about explaining how it works. So achievable a didatic. Speechless.

[@jackiedendy7419]

thank you for you video ,I am a beginner I still leaning my fingerings with first position I not very good but I have a passion to learn music with my cello .this video was very good for me . the swan is a beautiful and one of my favorite . my teacher plays and teach just like you she tells me to sing and practice slow first then fine tone when I am ready to play my new piece . I have subscribed to your channel and looking forward to watch and learn thank you for sharing your talent

[@LisaSaso]

Thank you very much for your tips on slures and vibrato within the different phrasis and repetitions. I also have changed some fingerrings according your advice. Just found your channel due to your post on Facebook. Thank you, Lisa

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

Thank you Lisa. Glad you found my channel, welcome! I am happy that it will help you.

[@ignacioperez9897]

VALSA BRASILEIRA byZizi Possi - "RENASCER" . Last theme of the album. She got some other versiones so its important you listen this one

[@lordneeko]

I was really confused at first with your explanation of the shifts until i decided that the sheet music youre showing must be in Tenor cleft (which i have yet to start learning). That would have been a helpful piece of info while watching. The cleft came in later, just not at the beginning. This is a beautiful song..im just not ready for it yet. But i will be saving this video for later ☺️

[@chiefkev]

Great lesson! I always learn something new from you.

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

Thank you so much!

[@miguelgalvan5886]

Very educational. Thanks.

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

You are welcome!

[@viktorialang1922]

thank you so much .everything you tell is so helpful. i am a pianist ,starting withh cello.....

[@fingerhorn4]

Brilliant lesson. Thank you.

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

Thank you! You are welcome!

[@egbertmeier2231]

Could you please explain: why is this piece about a dying swan in (G)Major? Isn't minor more appropriate?

[@s.d.berquist6866]

Absolutely super! Thank you. I will never play the swan the same again, and will be returning to this class often to remind me of all the good things you are sharing.

[@jennietaylor1]

Brilliant. Thankyou ❤

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

You are welcome 🙏🏻

[@Christina-zx9ij]

Thank you so mich for the lesson! I have been working on this piece. And focused too much on vibrato that something is missing. Love the singing and phrasing idea. Great tips throughout. Thank you so much.

[@erwinlecocq6661]

Dude, you're so into it, I like it so much ! Very useful tips :)

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

Absolutely! Everything for the music! Thanks a lot!

[@alexandranabyonga9108]

Thank you Ilia this is so helpful.

[@webgolem]

Hi! Thank you for the great explanation and exploration, very useful, even if I'm studying this on the flute! However, I think there was no dying swan in the original expression by Saint Saens: the death theme was added later in "The death of the swan", by Michel Fokine... It's a matter of interpretation... As to me, I prefer to see a majestic swan swimming on the water an preparing for the final takeoff 😊

[@victoriayuart]

Thank you so much for the beautiful and amazing tip and advice! I'm super excited to try them out! Really helpful learning a new way of practicing and improving my Swan piece! Would you be able to make a similar episode like this but about Bach's Air on G string? I would love to know your thoughts and how you would express and phrase the piece! Thank you again so much! You are always so inspiring and an amazing person!

[@MEECHARON]

Gracias

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

De nada! Gracias por ver la clase!

[@margueritebeliveau6720]

Thank you so much for the tricks !! Very interesting ! Also you sing well!

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

You are welcome! Ah, thank you! 😄

[@DavidToo-fm2gq]

Thank you. Something which gives me new insight to try

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

You are welcome!

[@dianarai5295]

lots to think about!

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

So sorry for that! 😄 But hope this information will be useful for you!

[@claudel296]

Thank you. Enjoyed the lesson very much, the different bowing and fingering options. As a suggestion for another piece to take apart, how about the first movement of Vivaldi sonata #3?

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

I am happy you enjoyed the lesson very much! Thank you for your suggestion! I will take a look into the Vivaldi No. 3. I might have played a long time ago, but I am not sure. For sure I will add it to the list. Thank you for watching!

[@barbara_vdWiel]

What a great lesson Ilia! Ik heb de Zwaan een tijdje geleden geleerd maar jouw video inspireert me om hem weer af te stoffen en te verbeteren met al jouw tips! Is het trouwens mogelijk om jouw bladmuziek van de Zwaan 🦢 erbij te voegen? Thanks!!

[@KarinWestman]

Fantastic!

[@mettevunsjensen4094]

Great lesson😊 Thank you, Ilia, the great teacher😊

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

Thank you dear Mette! All the best to you!

[@mettevunsjensen4094]

@@IliaLaporevcellist All the best to you, too, dear Ilia :-)

[@carolinepye8694]

Hi IIia Thank-You so much for this lesson on this serene piece❤ - would you be able to attach the music with fingerings and bowing’s please? I do have the music but sometimes new layout gives a fresher beginning. I have mastered the fingerings and shifts, and now have to work on the right arm! I am grateful for the way you have broken bars down and show how lightness and bow distribution can improve as there is certainly a lot to think about! Many Thanks Caroline

[@andreasoltau5193]

I love your lessons, thank you! 😊

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

Thank you! Happy you enjoy them! 😃

[@yuselaperez6856]

Amazing work, thank you!

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@IkhramMuhammad-xp6em]

tankss i love you plays cello

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@markburnett4291]

Amazing lessons as always!thank you for sharing

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

Thanks Mark! Soon it’s your turn to play this piece! 👍🏻

[@remypa]

Very nice! Thank you! ❤

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

Thank you dear Remy! 🙏🏻

[@Luis_Santos.]

Master !!!!🌹

[@laniakeadev.2271]

Helpful for violinists also

[@jennietaylor1]

Thanks

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

Thank you for your generosity and support!

[@nex3movie]

good advice.

[@IliaLaporevcellist]

Glad you enjoyed it!