Offenbach - Orpheus in the Underworld Overture

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Gimnazija Kranj Symphony Orchestra on Great Christmas Concert 2012 - Between Heaven and Earth in Cankarjev dom (Gallus Hall). The slovenian youth perfomered famous parodical overture by french composer Jacques Offenbach, Orpheus in Underworld Overture. It is special magic moment, filled with poetry, nostalgia and love with our youth orchestra on sold out concert. Our kids play beautifully with musicality and great energy. Comparable with best performances. Legendary. Personal. Unforgettable. Must watch. Under conductor maestro Nejc Bečan; Concert master: Matjaž Bogataj; florist: Ivo Uršič; scenography: Jernej Kejžar; light: Cankarjev dom; sound: Matjaž Culiberg, mastering: Iztok Zupan; operational manager: Grega Jeraša, director: Primož Zevnik
General sponsor of concert: Hranilnica Lon bank
Flower sets: Yasmin d.o.o, Kranj (Marko Trilar)
Production sponsors: VPK, PPZ, Klopotec
Veliki božični koncert Gimnazije Kranj 2012 - Med nebom in zemljo. V razprodani Gallusovi dvorani Cankarjevega doma je Veliki simfonični orkester Gimnazije Kranj zaigral uverturo Jacquesa Offenbacha: uverturo iz operete Orfej v podzemlju. Neprecenljiv in posnetek, kjer se glasba združuje z mladostjo, poezija z energijo mladosti, virtuoznost z nostalgijo. Mladi glasbeniki vložijo v skladbo vso svojo energijo in muzikalnost. Dirigent, maestro Nejc Bečan, koncertni mojster: Matjaž Bogataj; florist Ivo Uršič, scenografija: Jernej Kejžar; tonski mojster: Matjaž Culiberg; mastering: Iztok Zupan; vodja tehničnih operacij: Grega Jeraša; koncertni direktor in režiser: Primož Zevnik

[@albion1012]

I think the conductor has successfully taken us beyond the real into the surreal, as Offenbach would have wanted - well done, to the conductor.

[@rozgarwen1033]

Absolutely splendid. Such musical intelligence.

[@giuseppemarini7218]

Bravissimo il primo violino, la solista oboe, la solista violoncellista, bravi tutti i solisti!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dedegray27]

You have to love how everyone looks so happy during the cancan section.

[@courtneysimpson88]

I love the little smile on the violinist's face at 7:45.

[@dedegray27]

@@courtneysimpson88 No one is having more fun than the conductor

[@macalauresmuse]

Especially the guy with the triangle. 7.05 was his time to shine.

[@reynaldoflores4522]

That's the music of the burlesque Can Can dance.

[@Banzybanz]

Always brings a smile to my face.

[@ktiger32698k]

I absolutely love how the conductor is so happy and into what he's doing

[@bonanzajoe]

Thats the best part of these videos, is watching the Maestros conducting the music.

[@imacrapface2-781]

I agree... you should love what you’re doing.. this piece should bring a smile to everyone’s face😀❤️

[@trevorhart545]

Music Brilliant the Conductor is the Cherry on Top of the Icing on Top of the Cake

[@frederickyoung5328]

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[@Menace_2_Sus-Eye-Tea]

7:37 is so cute!

[@DavidKelleyIrish1]

By far the best rendition I have heard in 70 years.

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

That conductor, he is a very cool dude.

[@saralau7048]

Great

[@tyrannywithouttyrant3210]

The epic conductor

[@clemrumley9691]

Absolutely I fully agree.. does his job so well...

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[@waynejohanson1083]

To me this is one of the greatest classical pieces ever.

[@saikoakuma]

That kid at 7:38 is so eager it always makes me smile. Smash those cymbals, young man, you're on top of the world!

[@flammyyyyy]

the life of a percussionist... being awesome!

[@picolascage7762]

yea, 7:00 is where the fun starts

[@JacksonBegleymusicguy]

Enthusiasm is contagious.

[@stevemitz4740]

One could almost feel & see the definition of the word “Phew” from that pretty & passionate oboist chick when finishing her solo @ 1:43.

[@williamparker543]

my 20 person viola section got drowned out by the cymbals

[@danishbiochem]

Happy 200th birthday Jacques Offenbach. You are being heard today and will be heard forever.

[@anyatheflyingkitter582]

I’ve been watching this video for seven years and honestly my favorite part is still watching the conductor.

[@susanmulholland4834]

2:51

[@susanmulholland4834]

2:51

[@OK00110]

the smile on conductor's face was all worth it

[@mannyjimenez6942]

hell must be the happiest place ever with music like this

[@isiscarvalhonoronha3677]

Estou cómple g

[@revrichardclark7480]

Orpheus went to get his loved one out but then it all went wrong; but Offenbach could make almost anything fun!

[@vandalag.k.4010]

Gdziekolwiek był Orfeusz muzyka na pewno nie oddaje atmosfery, tego miejsca , no chyba , że to bajka.

[@msjanegrey]

Cant be worse than the one were in.

[@UnusualSocks]

@@msjanegrey 100% edge

[@hollyd0024]

I just love this Especially the conductor who is just dying to dance with the music! He makes it even more fun!

[@alfredogomez5241]

Its nice to see young persons playing this kind of music. There is hope classical music won't die.

[@lunamgallus8301]

***** You say that as if rap is a bad musical genre.

[@MisterBigBlunts]

Lunam Gallus No genre is "bad", but almost every #1 rap song in the past 15 years has been incredibly lazy. That's a fact. Now my OPINION is that rap is, indeed bad. But that is contrary to the fact.

[@lunamgallus8301]

MisterBigBlunts I mean, if you keep looking at the charts and what the biggest hits have been, of course you're only going to find bad stuff. You need to look for the good stuff, as you need to do for pop, rock, and everything else. Also, that's not a fact.

[@MisterBigBlunts]

Lunam Gallus The main thing wrong here is the second half of your first sentence: "of course you're only going to find bad stuff." This was not the case from the 1970s going well back to the 1660s. Why is this ok now, when for the previous 300+ years of printed/recorded music, this wasn't the case? What music do we learn about in our history books? The #1 hits. Mozart was like the Lil Wayne of his day. Bach was the Drake of the 1700s, Liszt even had screaming fans that would go hysterical when he walked in the room, known as "Lisztomania" which was similar to "Beatlemania". Do you think that in 100 years anyone is going to be talking about Brotha Lynch and Immortal Technique? No, they are going to be talking about Lil Wayne and Drake. And this is why rap sucks. Because it should have stayed as an underground thing and not blown into the mainstream for producers to make puppets out of actors.

[@lunamgallus8301]

MisterBigBlunts It's not okay, but it's what the people like today. Times change, and so do people's tastes. Also, those won't be the only people remembered. There are many great rappers who are still making music, releasing it, and getting the recognition that they deserve on the charts. Wu Tang released an album not a year ago, and it was great. We're going to be learning about them and every other good rapper who made it and is making music that the people like, as well as Drake and Lil Wayne

[@paulkoza8652]

This is the best rendition of Orpheus available.

[@yvesmay6077]

i am very proud to be a french fellow with this kind of music

[@achimotto-vs2lb]

Offenbach was German

[@GerardCotton-gx4sd]

Jacques Offenbach est un des plus grands musiciens français. L'interprétation de cette ouverture iconique et qui fabrique à elle seule l'image indémodable de Paris et du Moulin Rouge est ici très réussie. Sonorités magnifiques.

[@albion1012]

This is one of the most wonderful renditions of this magical piece.....

[@chrisbaker2903]

I love the sigh of relief when the young lady playing the oboe finishes her solo. Like she had anything to worry about. She's really really good. And that Bassoon player is pretty darned awesome too. I'd buy this on DVD if it was available. Along with most if not all their other music. All their soloists are superb. I need to mention that guy playing violin, as good as any violinist I've ever heard. OMG, The dour looking guy in percussion is even smiling during the "can can". Wow!

[@izzirb]

"Because you have the most marvellous youth, and youth is the one thing worth having". O. Wilde

[@warrenglover6633]

"Youth is a wonderful thing. What a crime to waste it on children." - George Bernard Shaw

[@patysilva9949]

Andrea Brizzi 👏

[@bobbywimsy6741]

What a Fiddler, no spoof!

[@hansmiller664]

I only hope, they know how much JOY they give to us with this BRILLIANT performance! MANY, MANY THANKS,!🌹🥂🌹🥂🌹💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆

[@dc1686]

That clarinet solo at 0:54 had me screaming in pride. I hope she's doing well

[@cjgm12]

So do we all! A real artist!

[@owmw1934]

Such nice low tones too.

[@isidoreaerys8745]

The second trill sounded off to me, like I remember it having a more minor tonality and it sounded bright and major here.

[@littlewishy6432]

@@isidoreaerys8745I think it could be either G or Gb there, since the trill doesn't have a flat and the key signature is still 2 flats (1 sharp concert)

[@colettehamel9919]

le premier violon ......... C'est le diable en personne !!!!!! Ce sourcil levé ce petit sourire en coin .....Sublime interprétation !!!!

[@harryjordan-th8hh]

One of my favorites since 1951.

[@KrzysztofTomecki]

Mine too, althoug born 1967... 😇🎶❤🎶😎

[@frankdsouza2425]

From those of us whose ignorance of classical music is surpassed only by their love of it, GRATITUDE for showing us which instruments are producing which particular sounds.

[@ryanreyes5148]

Played this 22 years ago, and I can still play Trumpet 1 from memory. Very few pieces had that effect on me.

[@alainmarchal7345]

Magnifique OFFENBACH ! Bravo l'orchestre ! + le conducteur ! viva French Cancan !

[@toddpayne923]

Simply OUTSTANDING! I am a music educator over nearly 30 years and this is really well-played! Loving the expressions on the conductor's but also the intensity of the young kids! GREAT JOB!!!

[@spikespa5208]

Love how the conductor doesn't allow the young folks' exuberance to get out of control, reining in the volume of different sections when neccessary.

[@michaelmather7719]

I am so amazed at the quality of the young people in this orchestra! I live near Palm Springs in California and I am consistently watching this orchestra on the other side of the world. There's nothing better in between!

[@brunolotti3324]

Che bellezza vedere e ascoltare le note dei giovani..un mondo di entusiasmo!!! ❤❤❤

[@cassesque]

Favourite moment is at 8:31 when you see the conductor realise that this entire thing will just keep on happening no matter what he does. I swear he shrugs.

[@minatsukidw6473]

+allurrennvotur I think it's sweet how happy he looks while he's conducting.

[@philcullis5961]

It is fantastic! He realises that the enthusiasm of the orchestra is such that there is nothing he could do to hold them back! Seriously though I think that he and the orchestra do a great job!

[@roblob6103]

@@minatsukidw6473 especially when he starts getting into the Rythm and almost dancing, you can tell it's the best times he's had in a while, this whole video is so wholesome when you pay attention to the people in it

[@shortsubway8613]

First chairs could technically lead the whole thing which I would love to see with this song

[@chrisbaker2903]

What appeared to me is that he isn't just conducting with his arms. He's shrugging in time with the music and bouncing on his feet and singing to himself he enjoys it so much.

[@brunolotti3324]

Musica e orchestra Meravugliosi!!!

[@murrayaronson3753]

Happy 200th Birthday Jacques Offenbach. Your music has made the world a happier place. Thanks to you even hell is a merry eternity.

[@annehentschel8431]

I love to see how many young people come together to play classical music. I can see how much fun everyone has and that makes me smile too.

[@georgschanz3685]

Hervorragend

[@georgschanz3685]

Großartiger Dirigent

[@clemrumley9691]

What I like is the great chemistry between the conductor and the orchestra... Congrats to all

[@rgingithope5419]

I lost the time of how many times I have watched, so beautiful!❤

[@bbharim]

I love conductor Nejc Bečan. Most conductors I find impossible to understand. Nejc Bečan talks directly into my head! Bravo!

[@ancamg]

I love Offenbach so a big thank you to the wonderful orchestra and conductor for playing this overture. Simply gorgeous!

[@canisparvulus]

It is hardly to believe that it is a school orchestra. The violinist is extraordinary!

[@xuanhangduong6825]

Tadeusz Brukwicki wow

[@nickcollins3134]

More impressed with the triangle player

[@kateschmid2889]

This looks like a youth orchestra, but not a school orchestra!

[@imapaine-diaz4451]

The Gimnazija Kranj Symphony is not a school orchestra. It is a semi professional orchestra associated with and sponsored by a school, containing a mix of professional and youth musicians. Some of these are indeed very talented kids from schools. Others are professional musician graduates of music schools. I believe that the only specification for membership (besides great musicianship) is that you must still be considered a "Youth". (broadly speaking that is)!

[@zevnikov]

@@imapaine-diaz4451 everything you said is correct. Greetings from concert director.

[@violkaibike6517]

OOOH DE a karmester is fantasztikus!!!!!!!!....OFFENBACH ....ajaj a régi szerzok ...csoda emberek voltak!!!

[@jurgenschroder1758]

Was für ein wunderbares Orchester, und der Dirigent einmalig, der erste Dirigent bei dem man die Leidenschaft zu seinem Beruf endlich mal erkennt. Ich habe mir alle verfügbaren Stücke angesehen, und hoffe dieses Orchester besteht noch sehr lange.

[@khedive0155]

wow, applause from Indonesia 🇮🇩 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@peterballan7952]

Unbounded JOY and every time I see-hear this piece, my receding hair rises up on end. I LOVE this !

[@Djackie.s]

What an Absolute Conductor!!! The Emotions! The trust in team! Professionality!

[@metowl15]

Dandadan had a great use of the music in Episode 4

[@neorich59]

Absolutely bloody wonderful. And, for me, what's really great to see is the number of female participants, especially among the soloists these days, proving that, in Europe and many parts of the world Sisters are _indeed_ "doing it for themselves" and hurrah for that, say I! 😉😉

[@davidllewelyndavies2724]

That is simply superb! Sans pareil. Most definitely in my choices for Desert Island Discs.

[@micamika8844]

Bravo, Bravisimo, orchestra and conductor are second to no one !!!!

[@karenlorance8714]

Great jumping jack music from where the "can can" actually starts-about 7:36 to the end! Amazing rendition! I used to dance to this as a kid and now at 71 am "dancing" to it again!

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[@pochpochglx6940]

La valeur de l'exemple ! Le chef d'orchestre inspire la joie et l'optimisme

[@estherK765]

This conductor is so good that he can conduct and play the violin solo at the same time. Great man.

[@richardcleveland8549]

This NEVER grows old, no matter HOW many times I hear it! Offenbach was a genius!

[@JoeFabeetz-w3r]

I've watched this, start to finish, twenty times at least. Everything about this performance is perfect: The orchestration. The musicianship. The enthusiasm. Even the camera work and editing. The only part I can't understand is why the audience did not leap to their feet at the conclusion.

[@the406seadonkey6]

I'm right there with 'ya on everything you've said.

[@peterballan7952]

Audiences are funny critturs. Some are just introverted and unable to express themselves openly. I'm reminded of watching the Calgary Stampede parade, and they whooped and holered like crazy, byt the wathcers did just that, watched on in near total silence. Funny critturs, as I say.

[@johnboore7767]

Oh Joy. Everything an orchestral performance should be - and then some!

[@rolandiseli1972]

Wow, the clarinet solo ist wonderful, gratulation at the young lady!

[@giuseppemarini7218]

questa orchestra ha dei solisti eccezionali e quindi sono bravissimi diretti da un validissimo maestro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@williamallencrowder361]

This is one of the greatest pieces of music there is

[@thatdisabledprincess]

I FOUND IT. THE PIECE THAT HAS BEEN STUCK IN MY HEAD FOR LITERAL Y E A R S.

[@juliusfulgencio4901]

Same here

[@AlfonsoSRT]

Dude it's can can, you really didn't know it?

[@Yufei-Dong]

Bruh, only partly

[@quuaaarrrk8056]

@@AlfonsoSRT They really can't, can't know it

[@dragonitejc]

@@AlfonsoSRT the rest of it is so good tho

[@boriskrivy8422]

They are equal to any world class orchestra. There is still hope for good classical music brilliantly played.

[@prorish1]

Beautiful- enjoyed every second listening to these talented musicians and watching the brilliant conductor- thank you!

[@yhl9798]

Keep showing us flowers when listening to orchestra

[@Guillaume2606]

My all time favorite piece of music NUMBER ONE!!!!!

[@jamesmcpherson2121]

Everybody is having a good time! Excellent orchestra.

[@craigsuker1511]

This video never gets old. It reminds me of my days in Wind Ensemble. What an amazing group of musicians.

[@jackmcarthur1847]

horrendous triangle playing and i mean this from the bottom of my heart

[@UltimaPhoenix-dx3kt]

Huh, the underworld is surprisingly jolly.

[@billolsen4360]

Esp since they added the Can Can dancers

[@JaN-Pigeon]

It's because of Orpheus, it has to do with the Greek mythology

[@djanitatiana]

Eurydice refused to leave it was so awesome

[@grognorg]

@@djanitatiana that's not true. She was gonna leave with Orpheus but he turned back and looked and she was trapped there forever

[@TheVoitel]

@@grognorg If you believe the Offenbach version she was not really happy about leaving with Orpheus.

[@meganangel5672]

Cymbals guy gets me every single time. Such joy

[@alexanderkarayannis6425]

Another fantastic performance by an orchestra that says,YES!...Classical music is here to stay and be loved and enjoyed by children of ALL ages,when played with such youthfully energy,conducted with such passion,and enjoyed with such relish by knowledgeable and appreciative audiences!Big THANK YOU to all for this gift of a musical experience...😀

[@karolinatulik9789]

DIVINE -PERFECT FOR STUDY8NG WHILE BEING ON FLOW😊❤

[@eddieboullosaperez8383]

BRILLANTE !!!,....Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina !!!!

[@HeyDoNotSubscribe]

Buenos Aires, Bolivia

[@chrisbaker2903]

I love how much this conductor gets into his music. Notice how he's silently singing along with it.

[@williamford9564]

Another sparkling piece from this orchestra!

[@ltlarrow1]

Offenbach and this orchestra...a most delightful combination!

[@zevnikov]

Michael greetings to you. I hope you are doing well.

[@ltlarrow1]

@@zevnikov I am doing well, thank you. looking forward to more performances

[@mikellozano3877]

What a marvelous symphony orchestra!!! It's hard to pick out a favorite, but the first chair violin is outstanding, as is the cellist, clarinetist and bassoonist!!! Heck... they're all great! The whole orchestra!

[@cathieludemann5879]

Don't forget the percussionists.

[@billolsen4360]

And they all look like they're around 19 years old.

[@rosavignolo3585]

Gracias por la música en este jueves Santo que ella ayude a traer la paz que el mundo está pidiendo Rosa Vignolo Uruguay

[@hand_of_doom]

The conductor really love his job.

[@wrenwhalen4471]

I'm playing this piece in a community band right now. I'm a freshman in highschool, so my chair isn't high, but I hope I can play the clarinet solo in this someday. The whole slow section with the cello, flute, oboe and clarinet solos is so beautiful.

[@the406seadonkey6]

I hope you kept it up!

[@YzCarrot]

Have you completed your wish?

[@Fitzlers]

I’m dying to know. Did you make it?

[@ceetarya]

wow. it is good to give the youth the opportunity for classical music which is one of the highest form in playing and the result is brilliant!!!

[@morgz84]

Great conductor. I like the way he made sure his orchestra stood for recognition before he bowed.

[@brunolotti3324]

La musica si impadronisce di te e non ti molla più. E poi tutti questi giovani che interpretano le note ti aprono il cuore!

[@guptafamily7784]

Best CONDUCTOR 💥💥🔥🔥 THIS IS THE BEST 💞💞💞MUSIC MUST WATCH WORTH IT

[@miguelgiral9039]

Magnífica interpretación de Orfeo en el inframundo.🙂🎼🎼🎵👏🏻

[@myusernameistake]

Dude playing the cymbals during the Can-Can part was having the time of his life!

[@TheQuallsing]

Feels so good when this song finally explodes in climax at the end! Such a build up :)

[@marcalexanderraison2724]

OUTSTANDING!!! I love the conductor!!! I love the orchestra!!!

[@sheldonkessler4168]

It's nice to see so many young people take an interest in cultural activities instead of wasting time on video games, drugs n other garbage. Even though this was 10 yrs ago.

[@bassotuba7442]

Magnifica esibizione,direttore SUPER.

[@rolyjosephs4797]

Gee loved the soloists especially the violinist. such a beautiful piece of music and so well played. Bravo!

[@sinooo89]

Damn, I don’t know how I lately discovered this pearl despite I’m addicted to the classical music, this masterpiece should be saved for the next generations ❤️

[@robertfredricks8549]

Every time I hear this orchestra it's better

[@TrillianaEM]

Outstanding performance! I hope these young people made their way succesfully!

[@michaeloconnell532]

I've just realised I share birthdays with Jacques Offenbach! When I was at Teachers Training College, the Music Deprtment and the Theatre Club staged 'Orpheus In The Underworld'. (1970) I was co-stage manager. It was brilliant (although I say it myself) and a highlight in my life.

[@FreethinkerMr56]

Bravo! Wonderful! I never get tired of praising this brilliant orchestra of young musicians from Kranj, a small town in Eslovenia, in the heart of Europe. Bravo Matjaz Bagotaj (Spalla), bravo Nadja Drakslar (first Clarinet), bravo first Oboe, bravo first flute, bravo maestro Nejc Becan and greetings from Brazil! I hope one day I can attend a concert of this wonderful orchestra!

[@akyx87]

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[@battistinabruzzone4622]

Battistina: con la vostra musica ogni mattina e meravigliosa. Grazie

[@valliemackrell1228]

Outstanding performance

[@sabermed3266]

Long life to all that give so much enjoyment musically

[@pikefishmaster1796]

Bravo, Gimnazija Kranj Symphony Orchestra ❤️.. Godfather waltz.

[@ImAtLevel53]

Waltz?

[@neiljosephbennett9119]

BRAVO! What extraordinary young performers! Puts some adult orchestras to shame.

[@DTHugoVids]

Sometimes I really don't know who has more fun with these pieces, the musicians or the director. It really is hard to tell, especially here.

[@rodrigosaenzmunoz]

SphericThor1 trust me. As a former musician, a fun director, a director who feels the music and express his/her joy while directing, is the best that can happen to you. I used to play alt sax, and my first director was my sax teacher, and seriously, that man LOVED directing: he would jump to introduce the crescendos, do this thing with the neck like hens do to point out the picatto... Definitely a show, and we the players followed him with proper performances. It was actually fun to go to rehearsals with him. Later on I had the complete opposite: a director who didn't show much feeling, it was like he was angry with the sheet and the group. Needless to say, performances were never that good.

[@chrisbaker2903]

That's one conductor who's never going to have heart trouble... Neither is the guy playing Tympani. I love them al.