47 years ago, when I was 13, this piece was my first real introduction to classical music and blew the world open. I never looked back. All hail JSB, and thank you for this superb performance.
This is possibly the coolest TH-cam channel - such an inspiring devotion to an underrated instrument along with an amazing interpretation of Bach. Perfection on so many levels.
When I was nine my mother handed me a box and a book and told me to learn to play. My church had a vacancy in their recorder consort. I now realize how very much I didn't know, and how must I want to learn some 50 years later. You are a true inspiration and a magical musician ❤
This is so deeply meaningful to me you have no idea. I literally can't even rn (will try to explain later) so in this moment I'll just say "love that cadenza James!" with my eyes shining tears full of joy and pain and compassion for this insane world your friend in music always -- Andrea
I've listened to, adored, loved and more or less breathed Bach since I was 7, now I'm 51. I've experienced euphoria with his music so many, many times. But I have never cried. When listening to this I did. Didn't even know I could react like that. Absolutely wonderful in all possible ways. Perfection! And the sonoric universe of the recorder has never sounded better. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Whoever you are, Maestro, you are incredible!! Your time to coordinate all these parts with other parts, practicing time, editing time, …. Unmeasurable efforts inputting to accomplish one piece. Each program you presents in this TH-cam brings me respect to the highest musicianship. Thank you for your dedication to bring joy into this complicated world.
I’m not sure if this is digital reverb or a really nice room, but it is a perfect setting for this group of instruments at this tempo. The pre-delay creates this beautiful cascading effect on the melodic movement. Expertly played as well…impeccable!
Absolutely Superb. Perfect tempo, perfect execution, perfect reverb, perfec surround distribution. I can finally hear every single line as clearly as if its was playing solo. Thank you so much for this. I'm sharing it with all my friends and family to educate them. I wonder what Bach would say if he could hear this. Looking forward to more concertos transcriptions. I just have ine request since you are using software to blend each track, could you release a version where you ramp the counter bass volume a little higher? Thanks again for this and please keep them coming!
I listened again today and totally enjoyed it again, however I think that the performance might benefit from the addition on a continuo. Just a thought.
It seems amazing that this works without a keyboard providing the chords of the continuo. I guess the contrapuntal quality carries the music just fine without chords? Or maybe you've skillfully worked them in to your arrangement? Another outstanding arrangement and performance.
If Joseph II thought Mozart used a lot of notes - I wonder what he would've said about Bach?! (Firstly, I know Joseph II never said it, secondly, I think both Mozart and Bach use exactly the right amount of notes.)
I really do have to ask. I watched and enjoyed and actually marvelled at this performance but it was only today that I noticed the lifting of your right leg by either two or three of you in synchronisation. Is this a natural reaction to the joy of playing the music at certain parts or is it something that is choreographed and that you maybe have a mark in the score to make the action to see if any of us totally wrapped up in the wonders of Bach's music might or might not notice?
@@JamesHowardYoung Thank you for the reply and Explanation. I learned something new, even having learned the recorder when I was seven years old (and now still playing at the age of 71) I'll try the leg movement myself if I ever get as high as a high F#
James, you've outdone yourself yet again with this remarkably unified and brilliant arrangement and performance. And amazing audio and video production as well. I have a question: did you use circular breathing for that alto solo near the end?
In this world of sordid and twisted values (if any values at all), it is a delightful pleasure to see youngsters fully involved in decent national patriotic dance routines performed with obvious pride. 😊🙂😄 Col, NZ
47 years ago, when I was 13, this piece was my first real introduction to classical music and blew the world open. I never looked back. All hail JSB, and thank you for this superb performance.
Wonderful! I could hear Bach for hours without getting tired.
Same!!! ❤
Really terrific. Virtuosic. So professional. The articulation, even the CB, so flawless. Bravo. Thank you for again an inspirational performance.
This is possibly the coolest TH-cam channel - such an inspiring devotion to an underrated instrument along with an amazing interpretation of Bach. Perfection on so many levels.
When I was nine my mother handed me a box and a book and told me to learn to play. My church had a vacancy in their recorder consort. I now realize how very much I didn't know, and how must I want to learn some 50 years later. You are a true inspiration and a magical musician ❤
Top music. Top musicianship . I am certain JSB would say bravo. I sure do!
This is so deeply meaningful to me you have no idea. I literally can't even rn (will try to explain later) so in this moment I'll just say "love that cadenza James!" with my eyes shining tears full of joy and pain and compassion for this insane world your friend in music always -- Andrea
Beautiful comment
May Gavrilov one day hear this, read my comment, and nod his sage assent... 💡🎵⚡️✨️
Brings new meaning to the term "multi-track recorder" (pun intended).
This reinterpretation fo the piece is truly GREAT stuff!
I've listened to, adored, loved and more or less breathed Bach since I was 7, now I'm 51. I've experienced euphoria with his music so many, many times. But I have never cried. When listening to this I did. Didn't even know I could react like that. Absolutely wonderful in all possible ways. Perfection! And the sonoric universe of the recorder has never sounded better. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Absolutely stunning. My mouth is wide open. PERFECTION! 🥵👏👏👏
I swear you did all that in one breath😂
Absolutely stunning 🖤
Absolutely incredible! Beautiful and mesmerizing!! 👏👏👏👏
Whoever you are, Maestro, you are incredible!! Your time to coordinate all these parts with other parts, practicing time, editing time, …. Unmeasurable efforts inputting to accomplish one piece. Each program you presents in this TH-cam brings me respect to the highest musicianship. Thank you for your dedication to bring joy into this complicated world.
How right you are! Besides the musicianship the technicality of putting all these together is also amazing.
I’m not sure if this is digital reverb or a really nice room, but it is a perfect setting for this group of instruments at this tempo. The pre-delay creates this beautiful cascading effect on the melodic movement. Expertly played as well…impeccable!
Wow. Just amazing. Such precision! Thank you for making these.
Exquisite performance
Bravo bravissimo
Bravissimo !!❤
Bach ! Bach ! Bach ! And an excellent interpretation : -))))
Awesome. You’ve done so much work to bring us this fantastic rendition. Thank you. Total enjoyment!
This was insanely magnificent!
genius. well done!
So much work to produce this! Absolutely brilliant. I'm sure Bach would have heartily approved. Thank you for such an uplifting performance.
Maestro, super!! Absolutely the best on this earth! Thank you!!
This is incredible commitment! You touched me today!
The solo segment starting around [05:56] is amazing - almost hypnotic. Turn up the volume and enjoy!
Truly amazing playing. Thank you.
Wonderful!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Amazing! Bravo!
Best channel on the Choob.
Absolutely Superb. Perfect tempo, perfect execution, perfect reverb, perfec surround distribution. I can finally hear every single line as clearly as if its was playing solo. Thank you so much for this. I'm sharing it with all my friends and family to educate them. I wonder what Bach would say if he could hear this. Looking forward to more concertos transcriptions. I just have ine request since you are using software to blend each track, could you release a version where you ramp the counter bass volume a little higher? Thanks again for this and please keep them coming!
Beautiful and joyful!!
Fab, loved the ambience too.
What heavenly delight!
Stunning arrangement! Congratulations.
He would be happy seeing this.
Bravo!
Simply excellent.
Amazing genius!
Brilliant
divin , merci
Just brilliant!
Bravissimo
Beautiful, but i can not find this concerto on the homepage.
Amazing - you must have someone behind the wall running the bellows for that cadenza. :) Incredible playing!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
SUPERBE
I listened again today and totally enjoyed it again, however I think that the performance might benefit from the addition on a continuo. Just a thought.
It seems amazing that this works without a keyboard providing the chords of the continuo. I guess the contrapuntal quality carries the music just fine without chords? Or maybe you've skillfully worked them in to your arrangement? Another outstanding arrangement and performance.
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This guy has 47 lungs...
tutti sono bravi :)
OMG your breathing❤
If Joseph II thought Mozart used a lot of notes - I wonder what he would've said about Bach?!
(Firstly, I know Joseph II never said it, secondly, I think both Mozart and Bach use exactly the right amount of notes.)
I really do have to ask.
I watched and enjoyed and actually marvelled at this performance but it was only today that I noticed the lifting of your right leg by either two or three of you in synchronisation.
Is this a natural reaction to the joy of playing the music at certain parts or is it something that is choreographed and that you maybe have a mark in the score to make the action to see if any of us totally wrapped up in the wonders of Bach's music might or might not notice?
Thanks for watching and for the comments! This bizarre leg movement is to block the bell of the recorder and produce a high F#.
@@JamesHowardYoung Thank you for the reply and Explanation. I learned something new, even having learned the recorder when I was seven years old (and now still playing at the age of 71) I'll try the leg movement myself if I ever get as high as a high F#
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James, you've outdone yourself yet again with this remarkably unified and brilliant arrangement and performance. And amazing audio and video production as well. I have a question: did you use circular breathing for that alto solo near the end?
Thanks, Franklin! Yes I used circular breathing to help with the passagework.
You are a baroque orchestra. I hope a violinist will do what you have done with the recorder and become a string orchestra.
It wouldn’t be the same at all.
there are versions of this piece for violin and string orchestra if that's what your'e after
In this world of sordid and twisted values (if any values at all), it is a delightful pleasure to see youngsters fully involved in decent national patriotic dance routines performed with obvious pride. 😊🙂😄 Col, NZ
Are these guys all twins