Alexander Prior - Velesslavitsa (3rd movement)

[ajinx4u]

Amazing ........ absolutely amazing. I'm so blessed & priviledged to be alive to witness the beginnings of such talents !!!!!

[lilcomposer1]

I absolutely LOVE how that little guy on the violin JAMS OUUUUTTTT at 6:05!

[lilcomposer1]

This is fucking sick. Ugh.

[krelllabs]

@lilcomposer1 Thanks for your musical insight. Care to elaborate?

[lilcomposer1]

@krelllabs no thanks :)

[Music69160]

Cette vidéo est tout simplement magnifique ! Merci . =)

This video is very great ! Thanks . =)

[musicpiano14]

очередной сочиненный бред.. как надоели эти продиджи. Группа была такая prodidgy.. думаю эти ребята гораздо талантливее были, многих современных композиторов сегодня..

[nomang3996]

i really want to watch the documentary !!!! it's not allowed to watch in my country....

[slobo1987]

@nomang3996 Hi, I watched the program from NRK, the state channel of Norway. Its says that you can only watch it if you are in Norway, but I watched from Italy so apparantly the block doesn't always work as its supposed to do:) Go to nrk.no, search for "musikalske vindunderbarn" (press søk) and then select the top link. Enjoy!

[nomang3996]

@slobo1987 it still doesn't work in korea... but thank you for your kind suggestion ! :)

[slobo1987]

@nomang3996 Sometimes I need to reload a couple of times in order to get it going. But if it doesn't work i don't know what to do:/

[Helkost]

@slobo1987 ciao, non sapevo lo rifacessero. c'è modo di vederlo ancora?

[slobo1987]

@Helkost Si, è ancora possibile. Vai al nrk.no e cerca "musikalske vidunderbarn" al lato destra delle pagina. Dopo è il link numero 3.

[Helkost]

@slobo1987 non sembra funzionare, la parte del video mi resta nera, e ho provato più volte.

nella descrizione, tra l'altro, dice che è disponibile per un anno, ma solo in norvegia :(

[slobo1987]

@Helkost Allora mi spiace:/ Funziona per me quasi ogni volta. Uso mac con firefox. Funzionano gli altri video? NRK ha molti video che non hanno questo limite.

[Helkost]

@slobo1987 ne ho provato qualche altro ma non funzionano. Comunque lo ho trovato direttamente su youtube, ho potuto vederlo con un proxy.

[Kimmiechan]

so epic :D

[sharkboi758]

lol look at nathan chans face at 9:58

[Yunkz92]

Just watched the three episodes of the documentary. I'm both awed and inspired, knowing that Alexander is of the same age as me haha. Love the song as well! :)

[Quarternote22]

He came to my school today, absolutely amazing, hes so cool

[AndromedaAiken]

Wasn't too bad but I felt there could be more parts on the soloists instead.

[Kimmiechan]

The chemistry and communications among these guys are amazing. Love it !

[khl1975]

I am amazed by some of the comments regarding Alexander Prior in here. He is clearly a talent. His music is perharps not sounding like a car crash or a noisy engine. Why is it so important to develop music? it is music not technology were talking about. I am rarely listening to music composed after 1945, unless were talking about Shostakovich, Britten and Bernstein.

[A1F9S8B6]

@khl1975

Your comments do much much justice to Prior indeed. I wonder how many in this comment tread can boast of composing 4 symphonies with such reminiscent strains of Romanticism, can conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Northern Sinfonia, can harmonise 4 precocious talents together and can probably boast of a musical ear far more sensitive than anyone else his peer. It just is health to my bones reading someone who listens to classical music yet not being such a nitpicker. :)

[Symphoniconductor]

@khl1975 Talent that does not mature is nothing. Do not confuse prodigious talent with mastery.

[ElusiveHermit]

impressive musicians, but age doesn't mask a bland harmonic and melodic language. The main theme is weak, the chords are predictable, and it sounds way outdated, like a forgettable romantic era composition. The dynamic contrast is not used in a way that gives the piece any direction. I have not heard any more of this guy's music, but he seems to be representing himself with this.

[Grothmanus]

@ElusiveHermit great statement. hits the nail right on the head. far too traditional for the 21st century in my opinion.

[khl1975]

@Grothmanus

I beg to differ you, i can clearly hear youth spirit in this music, and remember he is just 18. Dvorak did develop his famous moods much later. And besides this music has a modern twist and still with a musical language u can enjoy.

[Simson616]

@ElusiveHermit Yeah, and you are jealous :)

[ElusiveHermit]

@Simson616 I am jealous, hes clearly got the mechanics of music down in a way I never will. That doesn't make you an artist though.

[Simson616]

@ElusiveHermit I am too ^^"

I think this Video shows that being talented does not mean that you are a genius :)

In this case his talent might be wasted on commercial music ...

[sps044a34]

What is the name of the little pianist ??he is amazing!!

[jenny1340]

@sps044a34 Zhang Xiaoming

[elytoooot]

I had watched their rehearsals in bio. I love the attitude of michael and the pianist so much. And the other violinist girl puts so much soul in playing.. Love all of them. They really are prodigies!

[francesca8ify]

il piccolo violinista è semplicemente fantastico !!

[dreamingonheaven]

michael is going to be a heartthrob someday:)

[hellopat100]

amazing

[juicehalo]

simone! :D

[dcmxxx15]

that cello player is amazing

[pal0palo]

is this just the 3rd movement or the whole concerto? cuz where can i hear the whole concerto? i wanna hear it all...

[solarinox]

where can i find the complete piece?

[elmyr4art]

@solarinox You can find that Velesslavitsa complete on CD 1-3 total time 46 minutes from Alexander`s site: alexprior co uk

and as well his other recordings like 10 Preludes for piano.

Link to page for his earlier recordings you can find bottom of page Discography.

About his earlier works I like most his two first Concerto and Symphony Poems

For my opinion both of those two first album are purely ingenious as well than this Velesslavitsa.

[pal0palo]

is there a 1st and 2nd movement or only a 3rd?

[eriksssonn]

In this video Alex is 16!!!! Unbelievable!

[ricardo522042]

My god ... the drummer looks like David Carradine. I was wondering where he was.

[WinsonBringsYou]

04:00 = Micael's Wink ;-)

[SKYPEKB1QHM]

this is amazing i am in awe. these are mostly kids awe inspireing. all my bsest to them.

[thepianoaddict]

The piano part from 4:29 to 4:37 made me want to drink a glass of water :S

[tatormellow]

That piano player is so amazing!!!!!! and he's only 10!!!!!! half the time it doesn't look like he's even looking at the keys!!!!!! I envy all of them so much! :)

[kitkatrivera]

Whoaaa virtuoso... Bravo.

Very talented and pure sound. I can feel each and every notes running through my veins. The enthusiasm. Hmmmmm really motivates aspiring musicians.

[TheThefirstman]

that little piano player is so fricking cute dude. no homo. he reminds me of the piano player im trying to become.

[Kethvan]

Combines the grand sound of Tchaikovsky and the wit of Prokofiev. A sound that resembles, at times, Star Wars... but at its root it's really Russian!!! Just can't help sayin' - it's a Great piece.

Where're the 1st and 2nd movememts?!

[kunklecm]

This is magnificent. I love it right around the 7th minute. The music just explodes! CHILLS!

[AuntSpode8899]

Alex is a genius compose and conductor. The four prodigies are just unbelievable to deliver this with such panache and confidence. LIttle Jack had never played with an orchestra before and he played the Beethoven N2 Concerto with total professionalism as well as this. Simone has style, great sound quality and solidity. Michael is Mischief in Chief with his vibrant and charismatic personality and freedom of expression. Nathan wields the cello like a seasoned pro and has great personal charm

[feron99]

Awe-inspiring. Period.

[MrContrapunctus]

The 4 note theme almost sounds like shostakovich DSCH

[Vlessgorian]

I absolutely loved this concerto, the piano part and the brass (i agreee with this guy doubleblackhelm, there is very little emphasis on the violin parts, I play the violin myself and am ver disappointed with that), despite the fact that i feel somehow jealous of the opportunities people like Alex and guys that live in the US and Europe have to develop their talents at early ages. Here in Chile we have nothing of that, which is a pity since I know so many gifed musicians.

[alcaprio]

Bartok meets Ennio Morricone...

[animelovers09]

on 04:02 michael wink?

[alphabetacanton]

Yeah, he defintely winked at 4:02 AND at 3:45, he gave a brilliant smile too!! I was at the April 8 concert at the Barbican, and could see how communicative he was with the other kids. When little Jack played his solo parts, Michael would stared intensely in his direction; and gave a nod of approval when Jack finished. They are great pals despite the language barrier: thick as thieves they are.

[animelovers09]

@alphabetacanton wow youre so lucky can see them performing! i hope i was there

[alphabetacanton]

The five of them gave autographs after the performance, and the queque was like miles long. All the parents were also in the foyer, mixing and talking with us. I talked to all the parents, and had a long chat with Michael's dad David Province. You can see Daivd 's photo gallery with his son's photos etc on Phase Artists Gallery on the net (just google his name.) Wish you were there too!!

[animelovers09]

@alphabetacanton you ARE lucky! and thanks:D

[doubleblackhelm]

the brass and the piano are dominant. There's a little emphasis on the string soloists.

[samuelngkee]

Great performance!!!!!! Awesome!!!!!!!

[Lalitamusic]

Such a lot of exceptional young talent represented here. Including the conductor, who really put his heart into it. Congratulations on a terrific effort everyone of you.

Lalita

[Isabelo13]

Bravo Alex, truly genius for your age. I will keep you in mind with the coming years.

[theotse]

Marvelous!!!!!!!!!

[lepaintre123]

Une étonnante surprise. Il est vrai que ce partage est magnifique dans cet ensemble mené avec brio et beaucoup de détermination. Il y a beaucoup d'émotion dans cette excellente production d'une pièce que je découvre avec grand plaisir... Merci cristeny remilly pour le bon partage.

jacques de paris

[k73f]

BRAVO!

[malupetemo08]

I was really amazed on how the prodigies played and on how Alex composed this song. I envy them so much because on such a very young age they already achieved a lot and I'm already 14 (same age as the prodigies) and I don't have that many achievements.. :(

[AuntSpode8899]

That goes for most of us. So don't worry. At least you are still very young and can go on to achieve to your potential. Best Wishes kiddo!

[CAGALI18]

..alex is really great his amazing ........Im becamed a fan of him..and all the Musical prodigies....there perfect.........

Bravooooooooooooo.....

[sakurahime09]

it's quite cute how michael would stick his tongue out while playing XD

[TheBelle007]

Wonderful.

[fabeblulet95]

woah!soo cool!love it!

wait!did.michael province winked at simone porter?just asking

[odinnshred]

A brilliant example of how we don't need these blasted modernist 'techniques' to create great music. As a fellow writer of more traditional and conservative music, I support Alex Prior 100%, and wish him the biggest luck at cracking the society of modern music that is so obsessed with creating music that is unpleasant on the ears and the heart.

[emerald9]

a beautiful piece beautifully played..

[cherryanne28]

amazzzzzzzingggggggg

[tengski222]

awesome job... great sound.... we felt the story of the music... more than starwars...

[meganlow165]

great !!!! ...... .great job alex !!

[microglitch13]

Simply amazing.

[whitepointt]

no mames

[mydio]

I was so amazed at how these young children came together to create this beautiful sound. I am even move amazed that Alexander can compose such a great and complex concerto at his age. It is truely a unique sound. I liked it so much when I saw the documentry about it that I ordered the CD.

[ryotannegashima231]

this is piece is very powerful, especially when the children show so much energy and enthusiasm.

[BlueSea23]

WONDERFUL!!!!

[shoxrux040404]

great perfomance

[ZANECLONE]

One never tires of this, do they!! Hail Alexander the Great!

[herb892]

Try this on headphones with plenty of volume...........fantastic!!

[whitepointt]

u.u

[natewv1]

Awesome and Powerful! Alex did compose this piece of music right?

[mydio]

@natewv1 right.

[Sgurrambler]

Terrific performance from all concerned. After the 'Prodigies' build up I was disappointed that Channel 4 failed to broadcast the complete concerto so it's good to see this on YouTube. It cuts off very suddenly at the end though. :-(

Any chance of the other two movements, please?

[AuntSpode8899]

You can still book tickets for their concert at the Barbican if you live in the UK. It is on April 8, at 7pm. They are going to do this concerto as well as individual performance for the same four prodigies.

[Sgurrambler]

Thanks for the info. I discovered this by accident last week when booking for another concert at The Barbican. My ticket for the 'Prodigies' arrived on Saturday !!

[AuntSpode8899]

Well, see you at the Barbican on April 8 then. Lovely jubbly!!!!

[myofficetv]

I love the composition! Powerful music played by powerful young musicians. Look at the deep emotions they displayed ... awesome!

[chaingin91]

zhang xiao ming is so cute:)

[lilsupaswima]

did anyone else see michael and that cheeky wink?

[alphabetacanton]

Yup, he winked at 4:02.

[janissamiano]

@lilsupaswima saw that too... :)

[AndromedaAiken]

@lilsupaswima I saw it! So cute lol.

[memoitube]

Thank you so much for posting this. Did they show the first and second movements too?

[platmosic]

1:52 Nathan finally appears... his attire is the best.

Heavy and great composition played by powerful musicians... well the result is quality performance.

[AuntSpode8899]

Agree, Nathan is Mr. Cool in his white tux.

[zlanabananalz]

I love it.