Mahler, Symphony No 5; Sibelius/Noteperformer virtual performance video score

Created using Sibelius music notation software (Version 7.1.3 First) and the Noteperformer 3 sounds engine, arranged for 16 staves, the maximum allowed for this version of Sibelius. The work requires a huge orchestra, so it was necessary to make simplifications. In particular, divisi parts for Woodwind, Brass and Violins were combined as voices on single staves. Piccolo was 'played' on the flute stave (octave up). Cymbals, side drum, bass drum, triangle and wood blocks were 'played' on the single stave of the Rock Drum Set ( a bizarre thought). (The poor little Triangle struggles to be heard!) For the Tam-Tam I used the Gamelang Gong Ageng from 'World Instruments'. For many more pieces (Rachmaninov, Beethoven, Mahler, Strauss and more) see my playlist • Classical pieces reali...
0:00 Introduction
0:26 First Movement
12:21 Second Movement
28:27 Third Movement
43:33 Fourth Movement
52:14 Fifth Movement

[@edwardberden4752]

This sounds really good. In some places the dynamics are a bit of. (For example in bar 25, the French Horns) You can compensate that by including hidden compensating dynamics. In this case add “f~ff” for the horns. Now the dynamic reads as “f”, but is played as “ff” You can also use the ensemble builder in Noteperformer. I don’t think Sibelius first allows plug-ins, but you can enter it manually. Enter “~C104, x” where “x” is the number of players. So for 6 Horns playing unisono, enter “~C104, 6”
This makes a huge difference. Reset it using “~C104, 0”

[@Nigel100B]

Thanks, I'll experiment. Getting the balance right with a one-off setting in the Sibelius mixer with a large piece like this is tricky (but nevertheless, I still think it's amazing what sound you can get out of a laptop these days!) A quick try of the "C104" message seems to work!

[@narek323]

This reminded me of the artist C148, who has created music for minecraft.

[@uliketofindmistakes]

Wonderful and orthodox version! esp the finale climax end let us remind the version of Erich Leinsdorf / Boston SO / RCA

[@shadmium3471]

this is the only time note performer has actually disappointed me! I've heard better days from note performer on some other pieces, the cymbals are extremely weird