Someone actually had the audacity to comment on Ibragimov's bow hold?! LMFAO! That bow is so light in his hand he doesn't need to give it the "textbook" French bow hold. He's on such another level that he's able to get all kinds of sweet nuances in his tone--all because his right hand is soooo relaxed. It's as if he was born with that bow in his hand. His playing is incredible!!!
Right, he's on such another level that his bow is just choosing to hang onto his hand. Rinat is such a powerful player that the bow is just doing what he wants it to. Criticizing his bow hold is like criticizing God himself, imo.
I was so relieved when I left the world of "classical" music. In some instances I understand wanting to portray music precisely and 'in period' but there comes a point when musicians are free to do whatever works for them. This guy plays the hell out of the double bass while sitting in chair, who cares what his technique looks like haha!
I once read something some one said about the bass, and listening to this, now I know why. This is what he said; "The Cello shines in music that's emotional feel is happy with a slight hint of sadness in it, like a parent watching their child graduate high school and going to college, proud of their child and hopeful of the future, yet their heart breaking from their child growing up and become their own adult. The Bass, however, is the king of pure sorrow. It's lows are so dark and colorful and it's highs are so soft and light, it's like the weeping of a mother who's lost her child. The lows resonate loudly the moaning of pure grief and the high range sounds as if the instrument's voice is crying and unable to get it's voice to speak. I'm a brass player but I'd chop my left leg off to have grown up in a school system with an orchestra program to become a bass player."
There is a music for bass, look up Bottesini: 2 concertos, Hoffmeister: 3 concertos, Dittersdorf: 2 concertos, Pichl: 2 concertos, Koussewitzky: 1 concerto, ... Míšek: 3 sonatas for bass and piano, Fryba: Suite in old style, ...
I think the problem is not that the bass can't sing as an instrument. It is just fiendishly difficult to achieve. That's why most people don't bother to write for it, because the number of people being able to play that is small.
A Double Bass is also known as a Contrabass and refers to the range of the instrument - playing in the contra octave - the 16' octave of an organ - below the cello, which is the 8' octave on an organ.
I’m currently in an orchrestra at my school, and i can proudly say that Rinat has persuaded me to keep playing the bass. I hope to find this comment years later, hopefully becoming a true; bassist (rather than a school-kid). Rinat is most definitely going to be missed, but his lasting impact will change my musical life forever. Thank you Rinat, for providing such beautiful pieces such as this one. We all miss you, 💗.
There are many beautiful things in life, but few compare to listening to a virtuoso play their instrument. It becomes impossible to say where the performer ends and the Instrument starts, and vice versa. The dedication, time, and talent that melds player and Instrument is truly amazing.
Hi Andrew914, the sound that you can mainly hear in this video and the Dittersdorf was recorded using an AB spaced pair of DPA 4006 microphones, about 5m from the players and about 4m high. The bass has a Neumann TLM103 and the piano a pair of Schoeps MK21 capsules as close mics, but as I remember there isn't a great deal of these used in the final mix. It was recorded into Pro Tools through preamps in an RME Micstasy and a pair of Focusrite ISA 220s. Hope that answers your question!
WOW! I'm actually a guitar luthier, but in my shop the last couple of days, has been a double bass by Meisel in w Germany. I am charged with carving a new bridge and fixing the myriad of problems arising from 35 years of use. I've spent 30 hours on it so far and can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I tell you this because I probably won't charge the musician for what's it's worth. Now I know why! My efforts are trivial when compared to performers like this! It humbles me and causes me to do the best work I possibly can, so when it's back in capable hands music like this can come from it! Bravo!!!! Greg/GREG GUITARS LLC
Rinat Ibragimov is great. He as well as for instance Bozo Paradzik are very deep in the art of contrabass, which is the most diffucult instrument to play classical music solos, specially those which are written for smaller and easier instruments like cello and violin. Listeners remember: every single contrabass instrument has its own sound and nature and the result is always a combination of the player and the instrument. Like the rider and the horse. Listen to Rinat with 3 string bass !!
Rest in Peace , Master of greatness. May your videos bring inspiration to all Doublebassist now and in the future, the legend will never be forgotten 🎻
This is so lovely... the sound is incredible, and watching Ibragimov play is, as always, like a dream. He makes it look so flawlessly effortless. I can only hope to one day reach this level of musicianship.
John PatitucciDepends on the perspective. One person might be so well-versed in instrumental music that he'd consider this track worse than some analogues. Another person might simply had twisted hearing that wasn't trained for proper music. Finally some composer\performer might professionally dislike the execution of the track. While your question felt aimed towards the 2nd example, I hope that my phrasing still was a sufficient answer to "why". Otherwise it goes medical and much more obscene...
'Twisted hearing?' 'Proper music?' As a classical musician myself, I think you're a snob. I'd hate to think what someone just beginning to have a look at 'proper music' might think of us.
@@rufusstanier8893 Here Here. I'm a classical head but I in no way feel Classical is more "proper" than any other kind of music. It's annoying when people feel that in order to appreciate one thing you must denounce the others.
The fact that anybody is criticizing such perfection is deeply disturbing to me. This man is a genius. I invite you to prove me wrong, as long as a video of your performance of the Vanhal Bass Concerto is provided.
Check out how his middle and ring finger (right hand) are just hovering, not even touching the bow most of the time. He's playing so relaxed/lightly and drawing (pulling) such a great sound. Fantastic stuff, Rinat.. bravo!
Because technically playing a double bass requires more technique domain than a violin to achieve a good and clean sound, so it’s not a “popular” instrument
Rest in peace you beautiful bass playing man. You inspired my playing all throughout my youth orchestra And I think of your style often whenever I play any kind of music.I hope you're playing with the seraphim now.
It’s so inspiring when you hear a classical piece performed with so much feeling and emotion; that’s something that can’t be taught, but rather a byproduct of the intense work, dedication and passion one has for their craft. Beyond the obvious virtuosity of his playing, the thing that always moves me the most about Rinat’s playing is the emotion he expresses in his playing. Beyond beautiful!
Have been looking for a musician who could show all the possibilities of this wonderful instrument.Show the entire range of sound when playing with a bow. And finally found! Compelling performance!
I love travelling by the night on bus and watching this as the sun rises in a very very cold morning c: this, and andrea bocellis music makes it a beautiful travel.
@@jayw8726 lol I joined the marine corps. I was going to try out for the marine Corp band but realized quite quickly that what I had was a hobby. Had I put in the effort I think that it's possible that I could have gone down the path of a professional, but I didn't want to put in the effort and I went into a tech field job. Looking back it's kind of sad that those dreams died off, but I'm married and have a kid now and things are ok, so I couldn't really ask for more.
@@LloydArxcist Haha what an amazing journey you had. Its even more amazing you are still using this account after 8years. Wish you all the best for your future. 😁
Simplemente el mejor intérprete de Contrabajo que ha existido en la historia! mi favorito... sin duda disfruto cada segundo de éste concierto con Rinat Ibragimov.
At times I often question why I chose the bass to play. I started off as a viola, but after three weeks I was begging my mom to switch my instruments, and she did. I have been happily playing the bass for 6 years now, and though I'm talented people like this inspire me to work so much harder, because I want to be more than what I am. Thank you for all your wonderful music, soon I will be playing songs like these for my senior year as a memory to imbed into my highschool. I listen to your music constantly so I can gain muscle memory of the right tones and pitches. Thank you for being my inspiration.
I would just like you say thank you for the informative and timely response and for putting such high quality videos out there for aspiring musicians and music lovers to listen to. It's truly a gift from LSO to the world.
Sorry to be a pedant, but it's an A string :) He does play it at 4:11 and I'm guessing it's because it's a Viennese tuning as mentioned in the description.
Very nice song, played with so much passion... Mr. Ibragimov prooves himself as a true virtuoso. And the bass is so beautiful, I wish I could have one like that!
He´s really playing in a class of its own...! Nobody else had released such a wide range of records on a perfect level with different basses, different bows and bow hold, different tunings, all in a relaxed way.......; What else to say................ääheemm, I`m sorry, i`ve forgotton Edgar Meyer (Shame on me!)!!!
Someone actually had the audacity to comment on Ibragimov's bow hold?! LMFAO! That bow is so light in his hand he doesn't need to give it the "textbook" French bow hold. He's on such another level that he's able to get all kinds of sweet nuances in his tone--all because his right hand is soooo relaxed. It's as if he was born with that bow in his hand. His playing is incredible!!!
Right, he's on such another level that his bow is just choosing to hang onto his hand. Rinat is such a powerful player that the bow is just doing what he wants it to. Criticizing his bow hold is like criticizing God himself, imo.
My bow hold is actually similar to his, pretty sure it’s not “the right way to hold the bow” but it works
@@gregoryf4186 As long as it works fine, it's good
@@matteomirri114 yeah, it’s hard to fix it once you get used to it
I was so relieved when I left the world of "classical" music. In some instances I understand wanting to portray music precisely and 'in period' but there comes a point when musicians are free to do whatever works for them. This guy plays the hell out of the double bass while sitting in chair, who cares what his technique looks like haha!
RIP Rinat. Your beautiful performances will never die. 😔
I once read something some one said about the bass, and listening to this, now I know why. This is what he said;
"The Cello shines in music that's emotional feel is happy with a slight hint of sadness in it, like a parent watching their child graduate high school and going to college, proud of their child and hopeful of the future, yet their heart breaking from their child growing up and become their own adult.
The Bass, however, is the king of pure sorrow. It's lows are so dark and colorful and it's highs are so soft and light, it's like the weeping of a mother who's lost her child. The lows resonate loudly the moaning of pure grief and the high range sounds as if the instrument's voice is crying and unable to get it's voice to speak.
I'm a brass player but I'd chop my left leg off to have grown up in a school system with an orchestra program to become a bass player."
Do you remember where you saw this?
I've been playing bass since I was a 13-year old teen girl! I absolutely love this instrument so much!
Ashley Hines
My God! Where did you read that? 🥺 As a bass player, that literally made my heart melt.
I like the double bass
Nort Yakim
Excuse me?
the world needs more music for the bass like this, it is a very under utilized instrument
There is a music for bass, look up Bottesini: 2 concertos, Hoffmeister: 3 concertos, Dittersdorf: 2 concertos, Pichl: 2 concertos, Koussewitzky: 1 concerto, ...
Míšek: 3 sonatas for bass and piano, Fryba: Suite in old style, ...
Or, um, Dragonetti.
Don't tell me about that thing!
inethas Fine, A Deep Song by John Merle.
I think the problem is not that the bass can't sing as an instrument. It is just fiendishly difficult to achieve. That's why most people don't bother to write for it, because the number of people being able to play that is small.
A Double Bass is also known as a Contrabass and refers to the range of the instrument - playing in the contra octave - the 16' octave of an organ - below the cello, which is the 8' octave on an organ.
RIP Rinat❤️ you are truly missed. Thank you for the music you left us with. Pure beauty and joy of music, something so valuable. Thank you. 😢❤️
He's magic
Was magic
@@noemiserra3366 Is magic
:(
passei a gosta do contrabaixo assistindo videos dele.
His articulation is astounding. I feel like it is the quality I pay attention to most when I listen to him.
0:08 first movement
5:07 second movement
11:49 third movement
Thank you!
I’m currently in an orchrestra at my school, and i can proudly say that Rinat has persuaded me to keep playing the bass. I hope to find this comment years later, hopefully becoming a true; bassist (rather than a school-kid).
Rinat is most definitely going to be missed, but his lasting impact will change my musical life forever. Thank you Rinat, for providing such beautiful pieces such as this one. We all miss you, 💗.
Hope you make it kid, wish you the best with everything.
Let's not forget the pianist, Catherine Edwards. Her playing 'feels' the music, she is so good.
he was my favorite double bass player of all time, may he rest in peace
There are many beautiful things in life, but few compare to listening to a virtuoso play their instrument. It becomes impossible to say where the performer ends and the Instrument starts, and vice versa. The dedication, time, and talent that melds player and Instrument is truly amazing.
What a beautiful bass
Hi Andrew914, the sound that you can mainly hear in this video and the Dittersdorf was recorded using an AB spaced pair of DPA 4006 microphones, about 5m from the players and about 4m high. The bass has a Neumann TLM103 and the piano a pair of Schoeps MK21 capsules as close mics, but as I remember there isn't a great deal of these used in the final mix. It was recorded into Pro Tools through preamps in an RME Micstasy and a pair of Focusrite ISA 220s. Hope that answers your question!
This and his Dittersdorf on a CD would take a place of honor in my house (or honour, if you prefer).
As a cellist, it's really striking me how much more physical effort it takes to make routine shifts on the bass. This is a phenomenal performance.
This guy has got to be the best. The tone is amazing I can't imagine hearing it in person
Yeah, Rinat was one of the best if not THE best. I miss his playing :(
crumikins me too, it’s so sad that he’s unable to perform now since the stroke.
I love how he closes his eyes through the whole song
@Gabriel Henschen YEA
was about to write that too
@papajohnspizza Ling Ling is looking for inspiration, he's bored of violin
im amaze how high he can play with his bass and still be super precise and right on tune.
He must have practiced so much.
WOW! I'm actually a guitar luthier, but in my shop the last couple of days, has been a double bass by Meisel in w Germany. I am charged with carving a new bridge and fixing the myriad of problems arising from 35 years of use. I've spent 30 hours on it so far and can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I tell you this because I probably won't charge the musician for what's it's worth. Now I know why! My efforts are trivial when compared to performers like this! It humbles me and causes me to do the best work I possibly can, so when it's back in capable hands music like this can come from it!
Bravo!!!!
Greg/GREG GUITARS LLC
What an awesome guy you are!
You sir are a true luthier. Someone who actually loves and cares for instruments. Peace!
Rinat Ibragimov is great. He as well as for instance Bozo Paradzik are very deep in the art of contrabass, which is the most diffucult instrument to play classical music solos, specially those which are written for smaller and easier instruments like cello and violin. Listeners remember: every single contrabass instrument has its own sound and nature and the result is always a combination of the player and the instrument. Like the rider and the horse. Listen to Rinat with 3 string bass !!
knowing your limits is part of being a musician. breaking those limits is what it takes to climb the world of music.
Rest in Peace , Master of greatness. May your videos bring inspiration to all Doublebassist now and in the future, the legend will never be forgotten 🎻
Almost 2019 and i still believe this is the best recording of this concerto, Thank you Rinat.
@@werther89 I'm just talking for me, as you said Streicher for yourself.
Take care.
This is so lovely... the sound is incredible, and watching Ibragimov play is, as always, like a dream. He makes it look so flawlessly effortless. I can only hope to one day reach this level of musicianship.
RIP Rinat Ibragimov big bass inspiration to me. :(
Rinat Ibragimov and Catherine Edwards are great! Playing those instruments like this is really a present for all of us! Bravo!
Nobody has ever played this as good as him. Ever. Rest in peace, Rinat. The world misses you.
Who can't like this? Why would anyone NOT like this?
John PatitucciDepends on the perspective. One person might be so well-versed in instrumental music that he'd consider this track worse than some analogues. Another person might simply had twisted hearing that wasn't trained for proper music.
Finally some composer\performer might professionally dislike the execution of the track.
While your question felt aimed towards the 2nd example, I hope that my phrasing still was a sufficient answer to "why". Otherwise it goes medical and much more obscene...
+Wrathinside you must be fun at parties
'Twisted hearing?' 'Proper music?' As a classical musician myself, I think you're a snob. I'd hate to think what someone just beginning to have a look at 'proper music' might think of us.
Because when you play bass as a classical solo instrument it sounds like an elephant with a cold
@@rufusstanier8893 Here Here. I'm a classical head but I in no way feel Classical is more "proper" than any other kind of music. It's annoying when people feel that in order to appreciate one thing you must denounce the others.
RIP Rinat Ibragimov. Thank you for all the beautiful music you brought to the world.
The fact that anybody is criticizing such perfection is deeply disturbing to me. This man is a genius. I invite you to prove me wrong, as long as a video of your performance of the Vanhal Bass Concerto is provided.
+scott lum - this was filmed before we had access to HD cameras, sorry.
Such a wonderful performance! I'm glad it was captured. Thank you.
The pianist is very good too.
The excellent pianist is Catherine Edwards.
She's Welsh.
xxx
Mo.
Y'all got double basses and pianos and shit but no HD camera? Damn.
We've got them now Shohan but this was filmed 6 years ago when they weren't quite so affordable...
Check out how his middle and ring finger (right hand) are just hovering, not even touching the bow most of the time. He's playing so relaxed/lightly and drawing (pulling) such a great sound. Fantastic stuff, Rinat.. bravo!
This is no-nonsense, full-blown, best-in-class, 100%, nose to the grindstone, don't dare come here faking, have a look at the real deal skill.
SeerTrulth lol
SeerTrulth huh ?
Okay?
@@MrDank-fv8ww huh?
I'm so happy this has almost 1.4 million views. Then again, it feels like i'm here everyday.
Thank you so much!
I never realized that a human being could play the doublebass like this! Just amazing.
The bass is phenomenal - what a gorgeous sound at all ranges. Bows, schmows. Having good technique is being able to play the way you want to.
Fab Pianist (Catherine Edwards) and Rinat is a fab DB Player..Unique and fantastic!
Just as satisfying watching Rinat play as hearing him play.
I use this you tube video to inspire young people to play. very inspiring
This is awesome! I wonder why people don't pay attention to the double bass. A violin will never sound this good.
Gakupo Murtagh violin is just limited with it's note range. Unlike bass, if you can shift good, you can go up to violin e string range
Gakupo Murtagh i am play it
true words spoken
I have been waiting the whole time I've played bass for someone to say that
Because technically playing a double bass requires more technique domain than a violin to achieve a good and clean sound, so it’s not a “popular” instrument
Rest in peace you beautiful bass playing man. You inspired my playing all throughout my youth orchestra And I think of your style often whenever I play any kind of music.I hope you're playing with the seraphim now.
This recording is a gift to the world. Thank you Rinat and Catherine! ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜
It’s so inspiring when you hear a classical piece performed with so much feeling and emotion; that’s something that can’t be taught, but rather a byproduct of the intense work, dedication and passion one has for their craft. Beyond the obvious virtuosity of his playing, the thing that always moves me the most about Rinat’s playing is the emotion he expresses in his playing. Beyond beautiful!
Have been looking for a musician who could show all the possibilities of this wonderful instrument.Show the entire range of sound when playing with a bow. And finally found! Compelling performance!
Catalin Rotaru.
I love travelling by the night on bus and watching this as the sun rises in a very very cold morning c: this, and andrea bocellis music makes it a beautiful travel.
Marvelous! Thank you for this great performance, Rinat Ibragimov, Catherine Edwards, and LSO. Sad to hear Rinat's passed away last September. RIP
The accompaniment truly is a piano concerto in and of itself.
This performance gets infinitely more impressive after you try playing a string bass. It's easily one of the most difficult instruments to tame.
I'm a senior at my high school, im an amateur at best. I have never heard anything quite so amazing in my life.
You must have finished college by now. How's ur playing going? 😁
@@jayw8726 lol I joined the marine corps. I was going to try out for the marine Corp band but realized quite quickly that what I had was a hobby. Had I put in the effort I think that it's possible that I could have gone down the path of a professional, but I didn't want to put in the effort and I went into a tech field job. Looking back it's kind of sad that those dreams died off, but I'm married and have a kid now and things are ok, so I couldn't really ask for more.
@@LloydArxcist Haha what an amazing journey you had. Its even more amazing you are still using this account after 8years. Wish you all the best for your future. 😁
incredible tone in the extreme high register! Fantastic!
Simplemente el mejor intérprete de Contrabajo que ha existido en la historia! mi favorito... sin duda disfruto cada segundo de éste concierto con Rinat Ibragimov.
i have played the bass for years and i have never heard such an amazing player
I am Blown away by the accuracy & pure display of rich fluent music......
At times I often question why I chose the bass to play. I started off as a viola, but after three weeks I was begging my mom to switch my instruments, and she did. I have been happily playing the bass for 6 years now, and though I'm talented people like this inspire me to work so much harder, because I want to be more than what I am. Thank you for all your wonderful music, soon I will be playing songs like these for my senior year as a memory to imbed into my highschool. I listen to your music constantly so I can gain muscle memory of the right tones and pitches. Thank you for being my inspiration.
I love his bass and this man is just amazing.
I would just like you say thank you for the informative and timely response and for putting such high quality videos out there for aspiring musicians and music lovers to listen to. It's truly a gift from LSO to the world.
We lost great musician.
Rest in Peace.
This is the best performance of this piece I have found on TH-cam. Wonderful!
Bravo! Rinat is an absolute master.
Musical and performance magic. Stunning,Thank you for posting
My favourite bassist by far..a.ll his interpretations never fail to blow me away
RIP Rinat, your music lives on through the ages
One of my favorite renditions of this piece. Fantastic!
R.I.P Rinat. Such incredible musicianship.
Shivers down my spine. Beautiful.
That has to be the best sounding upright bass I have ever heard! And the player has perfect pitch too, well played.
Pure magic for the soul. Love, love, love, love this.
Rinat is a beast! What a great musician!! Respect 🙌🏼
Truly elegant playing, charming and dazzling in equal measure.
You are always with us Great maestro!
I enjoyed every second of this beautiful piece. Thank you
Astounding playing. Who thought this was possible? Thank you for your wonderful playing and for proving what is possible.
I love his performance so much.
Great Rinat Ibragimov,brilliant musician and player !!
E string: What am I here for?
Sorry to be a pedant, but it's an A string :) He does play it at 4:11 and I'm guessing it's because it's a Viennese tuning as mentioned in the description.
Christopher Causer he doesn’t play the e strong then, he plays the a, it just looks odd because of the angle
@@ChristopherCauser wow I never thought that it would be an A string because I only played Violin
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Rest in peace, master Ibragimov
How sad that i never got to meet this amazing artist. But his music lives with us.
3:28 - 3:45 love this part
I listen to this all the time. Thanks!
Thank you Rinat for your music, it is absolutely great!
Just fantastic!!!!! I was hearing notes that weren't being played towards the end, just mesmerizing!!
Always with us, Rinat
Very nice song, played with so much passion... Mr. Ibragimov prooves himself as a true virtuoso. And the bass is so beautiful, I wish I could have one like that!
Thanks for capturing this great work.
Amazing. Love it
Every time I hear his music it put to ease, and a better state of mind.
What beautiful music wonderfully performed.
I just noticed the old finish on the bass finish. Makes this senior feel good.
Rest in peace Rinet Ibragimov, you will be remembered. 🎵🤍
I wish these master performances remained in HD. Tragic that they are now downgraded to 360p. Such playing deserves better.
Amazing! Rinat is a truly master, and an inspiration for me! Thanks for uploading his videos!
This is quite pleasing to the ears; phenomenal piano, and bass playing.
what an incredible artist !!...and the double bass sound is so damn beautiful..
Rich, warm and lovely sound, it is truly so special!
Thanks for sharing the video!
Simply beautiful and astounding! Bravo!
Magnificent. Gorgeous accompaniment.
He´s really playing in a class of its own...! Nobody else had released such a wide range of records on a perfect level with different basses, different bows and bow hold, different tunings, all in a relaxed way.......; What else to say................ääheemm, I`m sorry, i`ve forgotton Edgar Meyer (Shame on me!)!!!
15 years AND i love this.
Yup as a bass player he's definitely earned my respect
🤯 I've never felt particularly drawn to this work but this video makes me a convert. Wow.
This is an incredible performance!!!!
It makes me happy that this performance is humanly possible
Ive never heard it sound so good with piano and the tuning is awesome