Appalachian Spring - Aaron Copland LIVE

[r881011]

We cried because we heard the nature expressed by humanity.

[97lbwahoo]

My daughter just walked in and asked me why I was crying.

[whyowhyo1]

I've heard many versions of Appalachian Spring--I have three or four myself. This was absolutely wonderful and is now my favorite.

[qtmatty143]

excellent OMG one of the best performances of the chamber orchestration that i have ever heard of this piece

[dirkness42]

absolutely brilliant. bravo!!!



[channeldannel]

Beautiful music, beautiful people.

[SenorKremer]

I've lost track of how many times I've listened to this recording. This is by far the best rendition of the piece, I wish I could hear this group play it live.

[johntorresband]

Bravo!!!!!!! Touching, a couple of tears shed. thank you!!!

[dirkness42]

@johntorresband tears shed...me too, what do you think it is that affects us so strongly??

[TheZynMan]

195 people know what music is.

1 person would rather be listening to hip hop.

[slimatnight]

Just great! As if one is sitting in the middle of the orchestra...

[PrincessAnya91]

I found this piece about a week ago, and I have listened to it a minimum of 15 times since then. It's absolutely beautifully written, and these musicians have done Mr. Copland's masterpiece justice. It is so heartbreakingly beautiful.

[rufusrunsfast]

Amazing! What a wonderful version of one of my favourite pieces. Thanks for this!

[RingingHeldentenor]

Really heart- affirming to see such young musicians experiencing and making personal sense of one of Copland's great masterpieces ...

[rverne8]

I spend a lot of time listening to music, performed myself in several wind ensembles and I compose music. I found this recording very refreshing and invigorating. I did notice (one notices things after all in listening closely) that there are intonation issues which should be addressed by the group if they wish (and I fervently wish them all the best!) to further advance their way into the world of performance. Recording has added- non musical mystery anomalies in the very low bass response

[EdAG62]

Creo que Copland logró plasmar con gran nitidez los colores ocres y oro de las grandes planicies de América del norte, y el brillo de los rayos del sol al reflejarse en las rocas de las montañas al amanecer. Siento como si yo fuera un indio apalache, o un sioux o un Tomahawk, mirando orgulloso sus tierras y sus rebaños. ¡Gracias por este viaje Copland!

[blightyA]

what a great visual/audio feast-beautiful kids.

[grahame75]

This is amazing, probably one of the best things I have ever seen on Youtube.

[mparis130]

Holy crap. From 23:22 on is absolutely heartbreaking. So beautiful!

[jaddison1112]

The ending which is 26.22 to 28:40 makes my heart ache every time I hear it .....

[r881011]

The flute lady's eyebrows can dance.

[cammuth]

Many congratulations!

[aarashsaleh]

Wow what an awesome ensemble!! Brilliant performance

[schnager]

To the performers: NEVER GIVE THIS UP

[schnager]

I wish there was a LOVE button I could click for this.

[wojack1000]

Great music to listen to while driving through Utah.

[r881011]

I am from TAIWAN and I love Appalachian Spring performed by SCCO.

[taparero]

this masterpiece was made for dance for Martha Grahamat 1949 nobody knew will represent USA simphonic music Around the world

[smit4780]

I am floored by your performance of this. You capture all of the wonder, beauty and adventure of the 19th century landscape. As a conducting student I have studied this performance frequently and find that you interpret this better than any American orchestra. Thank you so much for posting.

[breezey475]

When I was 19, I dated a guy who was 23, listened to nothing but classical music. He started to open his world to me with this single piece. He gave me the copeland vinal set and I promised I would go home and listen.....I did, tho I thought it would put me to sleep, I laid down in bed for the night and this is NOT the music to fall asleep to, the emotion within the music itself reached out to me and I loved this piece ever since!

[Bearwatcher49]

Thank you Sydney Camerata Chamber Orchestra that was fantastic.I love this piece and am going to see a live performance but this will take some beating

[SuperSnakefinger]

jmy children clapped at the end of this piece!! didn't even need to hook up my laptop to a better sound system to love this..a really well performed and and presented video and I must say I've never been able to persuade a supermodel to settle down and play the bass that well...Lord knows I've tried...

[LANKYNIBS9000]

I couldn't turn away. I sat glued to my seat the whole time. Fantastic! Thank you.

[SheikhTaqiyyameister]

Fucking brilliant. A single instrument per section. All heard.

I want to hear these guys do something think and layered and deep.

With kettledrums. I want my hair to fall out (as long as it grows back).

Simply Great. I'm proud to be an American. Thanks for posting.

[SheikhTaqiyyameister]

Fucking brilliant. A single instrument per section. All heard.

I want to hear these guys do something think and layered and deep.

With kettledrums. I want my hair to fall out (as long as it grows back).

[ayanamisama]

I'm playing this arrangement on Sunday, and I can only hope to be half as good as the clarinetist in this ensemble. Gorgeous.

[SordidGuy]

I sat watching this completely in AWE for almost 30 minutes! OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE!!! Brava!!!

[bitype5]

This is a really stunning performance, video and sound experience. Few I have seen as good on Youtube

[1donofrio1]

I've been listening to Appalachian Spring for over 30 years. The more I listen to it, the more I am convinced it is the most beautiful piece of music ever written. GREAT JOB!! You made my day!

[l4ndst4nder]

I love this performance. The small size demonstrates the incredible skill of all these young players and gives the piece even more emotional weight.

[Radetzky19]

The clarinet gives me the chills by the first note in the beginning

[cjsuljic]

from 14:45 to 17:48 is my favorite part... actually the whole thing is my favorite part... that was incredible!!! you should perform it on a tour if you already haven't... chord at 19:07 is beautiful... thank you for sharing!!!

[didekiWI]

I think if Aaron Copland himself were conducting these young people, the performance would not any different. Sublime.

[FilmComposeRaHoppe]

Wow, I feel tears running down my face. It is just too amazing.

[Damientucker101]

I pray for the day that i may join you all in a company of great musicians

[MrHurley1200]

Superb, first time every time.

[723george]

wonderful i want die with this " master piece"

[volk410]

"Like a prayer": 24:02 to 25:16. Incredibly well done, the whole performance. Thank you so much. . . from an American.

[WRMS1223]

Oh, the power of a great strings section <3 This is the best performance of this piece that i have ever heard. and I've heard it A LOT! Well done!

[duff1018]

Bravo!

I like this very much. Appalachian Spring has always been a favorite of mine. I loved how this small ensamble works together. Well done

[lojakz]

This is my favorite piece of music. You've all performed beautifully. What a joyous, sorrowful, amazing piece. Your performance is terrific and nuanced, you've brought out music in this piece that I've never heard before (and I studied extensively in a musical theory class many years ago). Thank you.

[kelincihutan]

I'm going to go a bit against the grain and say that while this performance is good, it's not quite what I was hoping for. There's a couple intonation problems here and there in the violins, and every so often, precision issues with the pianist. I'm very impressed with the flute and low strings, and certainly everyone does a very good job with the piece, but I'm not quite ready to give the rave reviews everyone else has.

[Pebbe496]

I love how frequently they look at each other and play together. I'm gonna perform the piece the day after tomorrow, I wish we could play it that well.

[froggiebassoon]

Bassoon Rules!

[JaimeSouviens]

I had clicked on this just because it was the whole thing and not parts, and went to other windows, listening and not watching. And I had no idea that this wasn't some ensemble from any one of the major symphony orchestras. ---There are plenty of amateur or minor orchestra versions of this that are horrible, especially with the tempos.---And as I said, I was completely surprised to find that they weren't all middle-aged professionals.

[CrzndlSndr]

My new favorite Youtube vid :)

[fiddlecub]

Lovely sound overall. I deeply question, however, having the violinists swoop upwards into high positions so frequently. 04:54, 05:03, 05:10, and a few other examples. It's so out of place in an otherwise fantastic performance. Phenomenal sound on the muted strings.

[S35Somua]

@fiddlecub Yes, indeed. God forbid that a musician should [i]enjoy[/i] playing and express themselves with their entire person.

[fiddlecub]

@S35Somua I think you misunderstand. I don't question their physical expressiveness, but rather the musical choice of obvious sliding into higher notes. Of course we should all enjoy what we play! But big, obvious slides from lower positions to higher ones aren't always musically appropriate. But it's my little quibble in a performance I enjoy greatly.

[cedarjerseygirl96]

@fiddlecub I kind of like the slides. I think they add to it a little bit. Perhaps they thought it would give the piece a bit more flavor.

I heard this played by a full professional orchestra at a live performance three weeks ago. It was probably the most beautiful thing i have ever heard. I wept. multiple times.

[fiddlecub]

I feel for the violist that comes in early at the 00:28 mark. Nice recovery!

[TheStoutKid]

That bit from 4:46 to 5:20 is probably the most beautiful thing I have ever heard and will ever hear in my entire life...

[bobomafo]

@TheStoutKid it is my favorite part of the entire piece, although specifically 4:05 thru 6:56 is my absolutely favorite classical selection ever.

[Greatheil]

@TheStoutKid Really? I mean... it's certainly a great moment, but out of all the moments in this piece that's the one that strikes you? I'd definitely have to go with the simple gifts section, or the very end.

[eduardorios95]

@TheStoutKid just hear this part... 24:00 to 25:16 .... ORGASM....

[s75dvina]

Beautiful ... simply beautiful! Bravo!

[AldoDiLupo]

such a beautiful piece of music, and so few views. Copeland is a true American icon. Please, you moms and dads, get your little ones to experience this. They and you will be so much richer.

[dbschell]

Really nice. Come to NYC and perform it.



[bigmikefan]

wow Maestro Copeland has got to be smiling down on all that young talent. great, GREAT SHOW.. THANK YOU FOR SHARING

[bigmikefan]

wow

[c17rox]

Great work , everyone! Beautiful job

[oradej]

this is one of my favorite pieces, and that was a fantastic performance...thanks!