The first time I saw the video of Jonathan when he was 3, in his GAP shirt and PJ bottoms, it made me feel SO good, I could not stop smiling. I watched it every day! He was having FUN, he loved the music, loved conducting HIS orchestra. He FELT the music and got his whole body into every bit of what he was doing. Now I'm seeing 4 year old Jonathan in a tux, on a podium, standing straight as an arrow, feet nailed to the floor, barely smiling. Is the 4 year old ADULT JONATHAN still having fun?
@animalsolm8 chill. jumping around a living room is one thing. actually trying to conduct something live is something else entirely. don't presume to know his experience by watching a video of him.
And he conducts all that music from memory, by the way. What a special kid. I love the little smile he gives now and then when the music gets more lively. You can tell he's having a blast. Amazing and very heartwarming. Parents are obviously doing a great job. Congratulations.
As a College Student and a Violinist, I would be honored to play a pieced conducted by such a wonderful young man. Not only that I can actually follow him. So I see nothing wrong with his conducting at all. So stop hating and behaving like 2 year olds, god, this kid is more mature than some of you guys.
@ZyZy1234Windowslive and everyone else slamming on this kid: What? You think you could do better? HAH! We're the ones sitting on our butts in a computer chair, watching THIS kid conduct a full bodied orchestra at the age of, what? 4? HAHAH! You're all losers! (:D I have a feeling that Jonathan has got a much bigger future. Jealous? Maybe you should post a video about it and see if IT gets 100,000 views and an audience of applauding people! ;D
@ProudLilShortie what do you mumble there? Who can pay atention on you. I have just told my opinion. I havent talked with you. You Asshole. How do you know that this is a good conductor? I bet this will be shit of age 18. Youll see that.
@ZyZy1234Windowslive I never said he was a perfect conductor, or even a good one, I just said he has potential and will probably go far with it. If you don't think so, you can think that if you like. I'm sure it will get you far. :)
@ProudLilShortie listen to him when he plays at the violin. He plays like a pussycat whining. Please dont write me answer I wont write you more but know I am a pianist. I dont think so im not good. I was also singing teacher in a school of Boston. So ,,...
@ZyZy1234Windowslive Good for YOU! :D I'm a pianist too! And I sing! And I perform! And, you know what? I bet this kid does all of that too, and he has time and room to grow even more. I hope my point is taken. ;D Have fun teaching! It was nice to meet you too! :)
I know nothing about conducting, i don't even understand conductor's moves. But, I am absolutely stunned by what i saw here. It's just beautiful watching him. WOW.
@peace4111 So you are American. What is wrong with being racist? Most don't admit they are. Like them you have been slowly brainwashed by your 'democratic' government so that you label people. Your initial reprimand of my sarcastic comment concerning Jonathan, not realising it was sarcastic shows you have doubts about the talents of Jonathan. If I showed you a million dollars and then said it wasn't much. I'm sure even you would realise I was being sarcastic. Now listen to Mozart. It will help.
@peace4111 How do you explain that all the greatest violinists and pianists were Jews? How do you explain that top positions in practically every field have been and always will be held by Jews. Yet, they make up a minority group in the countries they live in. They were the chosen people. They are a superior race. Look at the facts and you'll find I'm right. However, I'm not a Jew so I'm not biased.
@peace4111 You label people. You described me as a racist. If you had said I made a racist comment or that I was being racist that would not be the same. A racist is somebody who belongs to a group that should not be allowed to teach in schools, work in the police force and certainly not be in public life. Just like the Nazi policies against the Jews. In effect you are worse than a Nazi because you deny it. You, like many others have been covertly brainwashed by years of media opinion. Oh dear.
@theaws0m3guy There are also no scientific laws to say that Jews are not a superior race. However, a non-judgemental observation would suggest they are superior.
@harrynking777 There is a scientifc basis to what I am saying. DNA. We know that genetic characteristics are passed on from generation to generation within a family. Since members of one race tend to bread with members of their own race more than otherwise, DNA of each race is kept mostly within each racial group. Hence, each race will have its general charactersics. If this were not the case there would be no variation in the races of humans. We would all be one race.
@harrynking777 The last group of immigrants always push their children to excel. The Jewish people have assimilated, and now the Koreans and other Asian immigrants dominate the top positions in art music. And science and math. I wonder who will be next.
@desse56 It's all his own initiative. It became very apparent when he was only 9 months old. His legs and his arms would follow the music at such a beautiful beat that it was fascinating to watch. This is his passion "CONDUCTING'
@brunir718 Can't be truth, can it? I mean I believe you but at the same time I can't imagine it :D. I mean I used to fool around on piano at age of 3 already too, but not as professional as this^^ Would be a great story for a film, wouldn't it?
@ThePianoMan173 Yes, for a 4 year old he should know better and instill the orchestra with more inate hungarian energy and passion. There's really no excuse.
There is really no excuse for you to make this comment. Shame! Look at the potentials and gift of this boy and admire it instead of being malicious in trying to make a "professional" comment!
There is really no excuse for you to make this comment. Shame! Look at the potentials and gift of this boy and admire it instead of being malicious in trying to make a "professional" comment!
He actually conducts quite well, though i found one hard to find occassionally from his circle sticking (may have been video lag) and has a good sense of time. he seems quite nervous here, but his conducting style shines through occassionally. they should hadve given him a podium.
Jonathan is even more exciting to watch conducting this orchestra than when he's playing his own instrument. I've also watched the home conducting videos, and it's so amazing to see that he has received this wonderful opportunity. Congrats! And continue!
I don't care if you are a musician or not, but this kid is inspiriing to say the least. And he's got something. If nothing else, it's his love of music... this is a thrill for anyone to watch. Thanks for posting and good luck Jonathan!! I'll be following your career...!
ok. For all of you criticizing a 4 year old.. please stop being so jealous and sorry that you never did anything with your life. I AM a musician and conductor, and while Jonathan lacks certain technique (because he's 4...DUH.,) he OBVIOUSLY knows the pieces, and I'm pretty sure not many people on the planet can say the same. He is NOT beating time throughout. It's not like tapping your toe to the beat. Watch his movement. When the music is soft, his pattern is small.. he is conducting PHRASES
@9999dgk I completely agree. All these people criticizing need to attempt this themselves. I am also a musician/conductor/teacher, and the natural appreciation this child has for music is astounding. He physically understands the nuances intended by the composer and created by the music. I, for one, look forward to seeing him grow and develop musically. Thank you - for (being one of the obvious minority) understanding music! :)
@9999dgk you're right. i m studying for so many years and my dream is to be a conductor. i feel that i don't have what it takes to be one, yet. and here we are watching a little kid. as you say, its not out of jealousy, but this kid is just a machine.
@9999dgk I absolutely AGREE! I too am a musician and pianist all my life and had studied in rather "world-class" institutions and teachers myself and have been around these types...as a fellow musician I can also assure this little boy is NOT just "coached".
he is genuinely musical. in fact he reminds me of MY childhood days when I would be "lost" listening to those old 33 rpm records of great music, and also "conduct" as I imagined how "movement" might be. and Jonathan is entirely WITH the music. BRAVO to him, his parents and those that encourage him such as the chamber orchestra in the video. he is a JOY to ANY musician and listener.
This boy not just enjoys music. He does everything and sometimes more that he must to do as a conductor. Not every man, who is an adult conductor, could do this so well. I'm saying this because I have some musical experiance. So I guess, he will be one of the best conductors, because he can do it much better than many others.:)))
continued - the fact that there was a comment of being a natural conductor strengthens my point. And to everyone I am not seeking to take away the musical enjoyment the child is experiencing but just seek to enlighten those who could see this in a wrong light.
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@alexpjp@94nesciandra@brunir718@gdkufchakTo all you who didn't like my comment: firstly you can get any random person, even animals to beat in time. The fact that you acknowledge this as conducting shows how there is a clear misconception as to what conducting is. Having had a look around it seems that people (parents especially) think this child is a prodigy or he is treated as such. The fact that there was
Hey Jonathan, maestro Gustavo Dudamel is watching you on video, conducting the chamber orchestra doing Beethoven String Quartet in C Minor....and he's sooo proud of you!! Keep doing at it, Jonathan!!
he can do the real deal too! Now sing the kid to bed with a metronome and he'll be a fantastic conductor before most kids will be able to play "Hot Cross Buns" on their recorders
FidelisNox, you sir, are an ass. He's 4 appreciate his natural sense of music, and If
you actually watched he didn't only beat time, he translated dynamics, emotion, cues, and the beat. Was it perfect obviously no. Wasn't absolutely stunning in reference to his age, yes.
He's like a party animal this is not proper conducting. This is him waving his arms around and beating time. He may be a fantastic time beater but not a conductor. It is not possible for a four year old to conduct.
@FidelisNox Just like it's not possible for a 4-year-old to play the violin? Jonathan does that, too. Does he play like a virtuoso? No. Does he conduct like a master? No. Neither Jonathan nor his parents have ever claimed he is some prodigy. He's a young boy who delights in music. What he is doing has not been represented by them with some pretentious air of being masterful. They have merely chosen generously to share Jonathan's exuberance and love for music with the rest of us.
@FidelisNox don't be such and arse! It's a little boy, who's obviously very musical, having fun - and a group of musicians who are being very good-hearted in making it a nice experience for him - which hopefully will inspire him to become a "proper" musician, as you call it.
It's a kid having a good time with music - and that's what you need to enjoy!!
Music is play for this wonderful child. He is doing what he wants. He is the genuine article, and not a contrived prodigy. Thanks to his parents for letting him be himself and for making these well-deserved opportunities available. He conducts as if he were born already knowing music.
@SatchmoSings@JujuTiger123, ainsi qu'à tous les supporters partiaux jusqu'à en être idiots, trouver ce film mignon est une chose, faire de cet enfant un génie de la musique est ridicule. L'orchestre ne le suit pas, c'est lui qui suit l'orchestre ! N'importe quel musicien démasque la supercherie. Quant à la la Légion d'Honneur... pourquoi pas la medaille of honor, tant qu'on y est...
Vos votes négatifs ne signifient qu'une chose : votre intolérance envers quiconque n'est pas de votre avis.
@docalaurent When Jonathan conducts Strauss' "Thunder and lightening Polka" the orchestra DOES follow the youngster as the piece ends; you're just another stupid, bigoted Frog that has to throw sand into anything delightful; go back to watching Jerry Lews; we Americans consider him to be largely like you, utterly retarded!
@docalaurent You're the stereotypical Frenchman that is just so easy to hate; as the Brits say, "Where does a Frenchman hide his gold? Answer: UNDER THE SOAP!!" lol
How cool is this? I've seen the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin about 9 years ago. They were great, and saw Jonathan in a video a couple of months ago for the first time. What a surprise to see this!
Good job, Jonathan, BRAVO !!! Keep going to make sure that your musicians always realy play the game, Like conduct the 4th movement of Beethoven's 5th Symphony, the most amazing one when you were younger with great appropriateness and joy. Thank you
seriously, his parents should write a book in how to raise a child in the classical music's envoronment. Good Job to the parents, thats how i believe we had bach, mozart and beethoven in our lives...
I originally saw this great kid in the video of him conducting Beethoven's 5th Symphony, 4th mvmt, in the family room at home, at age 3. He was having such fun! Now, I want to know who's telling him to be so serious as he conducts? I was hoping he would be bringing that same wonderful exuberance to this conducting gig!
@mechapm From what I can guess, it looks like the concert took place Sat., Feb. 26, 2011, 8:00 pm Pacific Time. Jonathan's performance was at the end of the concert - say 9:00/9:30 pm or later. Since Jonathan lives in Arizona (1 hour difference) his body clock would have been 10:00 pm or later. Pretty late for a 4-year old. My guess is it was past his bed time and he was exhausted . . . but he nevertheless pulled it off like a champ! I still see the smiles and joy in him.
@mechapm It would be wonderful if we could live in a world of three year old exuberance and innocence. it would be somewhat chaotic, but wonderful. It is udnerstandable that Jonathan would be more seirous as he has moved into the world of expectations, but at the end of the pieces you can see his joy. you can see it in his facebook too. His later endeavors will be different, but wonderful. And we will still have the wonderful video of three year old jonathan!!!
@mechapm The real challenge may come when he turns 5 and begins to see more of the world of children. I have faith in his parents (and grandfather) to steer him through that. Six will be easier :) And he has so many adventures ahead of him.
This little boy makes every day of my life good...I start in the morning to see this video, its makes me happy. Go on Jonatan, you will become a Great Man!!!
There are some very strange people out there with computers, some of whom have made absurd comments here. Whether the child is a budding genius or an extraordinary mimic (which requires an other extraordinary talent at 4 years of age) there is something good happening here if he is not paraded out regularly as a performing chimp. I think the naysayers should seek therapy.
Many, many sincere thanks should be extended to Misha Rachlevsky for being so kind and gracious in giving this opportunity to Jonathan. I am sure the thrill of this experience will be a huge encouragement to this young boy as he continues to grow musically. And many thanks to the ensemble as well for so good-heartedly supporting this experience. Your kindness will surely leave a lasting impression on Jonathan, one which I hope he will carry forward as he matures and shares with future audiences.
@gdkufchak People are, for themselves, jealous. So I'm astonished with his conducting! I'm not a formed musician, but I sing and I'm very "musical" and with some knowledge and experience in being conducted in chorous. This boy has a precious way... But after that, he must be a child and I hope his family respect that!
@VinylIsForever But no orchestras are willing to play for a sucker! I don't know what you were able to do at your age of four....Even it is just a show, he did much better than we were, even right now in my age.
give him better music than this
GA4N 1 week ago
this kid has swag overload
tittiesinabucket 1 week ago
The first time I saw the video of Jonathan when he was 3, in his GAP shirt and PJ bottoms, it made me feel SO good, I could not stop smiling. I watched it every day! He was having FUN, he loved the music, loved conducting HIS orchestra. He FELT the music and got his whole body into every bit of what he was doing. Now I'm seeing 4 year old Jonathan in a tux, on a podium, standing straight as an arrow, feet nailed to the floor, barely smiling. Is the 4 year old ADULT JONATHAN still having fun?
animalsolm8 3 weeks ago 3
@animalsolm8 >this - so fucking much.
AlexanderHorowitz 1 week ago
@animalsolm8 chill. jumping around a living room is one thing. actually trying to conduct something live is something else entirely. don't presume to know his experience by watching a video of him.
HillAnt1 3 days ago
"...and a little child shall lead them..."
BCMITZZZZ 3 weeks ago
16 people couldn't tie their shoes by this age.
raineesue 1 month ago
How old is he in this video??
antonioaugustogurgel 1 month ago
I'm so jealous of him XD
Swordflash4 1 month ago
Shit I remember when I was in kindergarten. I was playing with bells and plastic xylophones and shit. This kid gets to play with a WHOLE orchestra.
ninjamatic5000 2 months ago 23
He's amazing!!! :D
chanteur8604 2 months ago
This made me think of some sort of god conducting his creation or something haha. Pure brilliance!
JohnnyX1239 2 months ago
fc
xtitany 2 months ago
And he conducts all that music from memory, by the way. What a special kid. I love the little smile he gives now and then when the music gets more lively. You can tell he's having a blast. Amazing and very heartwarming. Parents are obviously doing a great job. Congratulations.
greasemonkey1228 2 months ago 2
WOW! A real orchestra for him! All these videos of Jonathan are so special. I still love the 3 year old one!! He has syncopation down!
pmowl68 3 months ago
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pmowl68 3 months ago
TBH with such a small ensemble all you need is the nod of a concert master and ur good to go :P
95thRiflesOCI 3 months ago
Incredible, bellissimo! Anyway, could it be possible to get the phone number of the girl at 6'.10" :D?
nocterbalbulus 3 months ago
he looks like a little hobbit
TheFilexican 4 months ago
As a College Student and a Violinist, I would be honored to play a pieced conducted by such a wonderful young man. Not only that I can actually follow him. So I see nothing wrong with his conducting at all. So stop hating and behaving like 2 year olds, god, this kid is more mature than some of you guys.
MrMuzical17 4 months ago
Imagine studying violin for 10 years, and then being conducted by a 4 year old. That's a kick in the teeth.
Dan474834 4 months ago
@Dan474834 Very true!!! Haha, too funny.
cimorelli211 3 months ago
he isn't a good conductor sry. His parents have "killed" his childhood.
ZyZy1234Windowslive 5 months ago
@ZyZy1234Windowslive Get a life man. Get a life.
Zenkai251 5 months ago 2
@ZyZy1234Windowslive Get a life man. Get a life.
Zenkai251 5 months ago 2
@ZyZy1234Windowslive and everyone else slamming on this kid: What? You think you could do better? HAH! We're the ones sitting on our butts in a computer chair, watching THIS kid conduct a full bodied orchestra at the age of, what? 4? HAHAH! You're all losers! (:D I have a feeling that Jonathan has got a much bigger future. Jealous? Maybe you should post a video about it and see if IT gets 100,000 views and an audience of applauding people! ;D
ProudLilShortie 4 months ago
@ProudLilShortie what do you mumble there? Who can pay atention on you. I have just told my opinion. I havent talked with you. You Asshole. How do you know that this is a good conductor? I bet this will be shit of age 18. Youll see that.
ZyZy1234Windowslive 4 months ago
@ZyZy1234Windowslive I never said he was a perfect conductor, or even a good one, I just said he has potential and will probably go far with it. If you don't think so, you can think that if you like. I'm sure it will get you far. :)
ProudLilShortie 4 months ago
@ProudLilShortie listen to him when he plays at the violin. He plays like a pussycat whining. Please dont write me answer I wont write you more but know I am a pianist. I dont think so im not good. I was also singing teacher in a school of Boston. So ,,...
Dont answer
Bye bye and nice to meet yo
ZyZy1234Windowslive 4 months ago
@ZyZy1234Windowslive Good for YOU! :D I'm a pianist too! And I sing! And I perform! And, you know what? I bet this kid does all of that too, and he has time and room to grow even more. I hope my point is taken. ;D Have fun teaching! It was nice to meet you too! :)
ProudLilShortie 4 months ago
@ProudLilShortie dont talked with you. DONT answer. I am not intresting about this kid.
ZyZy1234Windowslive 4 months ago
Great Job Jonathan!!
thedoctorsatan 5 months ago
Not all members of the Judaism religion are Jews. Some people can convert. Hence, if not all members of this religion are Jews, what is a Jew?
harrynking777 5 months ago
Mavvaffanculo!!!
katafalcor 5 months ago
I know nothing about conducting, i don't even understand conductor's moves. But, I am absolutely stunned by what i saw here. It's just beautiful watching him. WOW.
sharingheart 6 months ago 2
@sharingheart I can tell you that he conducts much better than many professional conductors out there. This kid has such a bright future ahead of him.
jfluter 3 months ago
Have FUNNNN with music! Express through music! It comes from heart, so let's enjoy this feeling with our heart :)
Naosunflower 6 months ago
wow!!!!!!!!!! Chandler, please guest him again this season! i want to see him live
sonick808 6 months ago
I was being sarcastic. Naturally, he has tremendous gifts. Are you American?
harrynking777 6 months ago
@harrynking777 So now you're racist?!
peace4111 6 months ago
@peace4111 So you are American. What is wrong with being racist? Most don't admit they are. Like them you have been slowly brainwashed by your 'democratic' government so that you label people. Your initial reprimand of my sarcastic comment concerning Jonathan, not realising it was sarcastic shows you have doubts about the talents of Jonathan. If I showed you a million dollars and then said it wasn't much. I'm sure even you would realise I was being sarcastic. Now listen to Mozart. It will help.
harrynking777 6 months ago
@harrynking777 a LOT is wrong with being racist. And no, I have no dount about the fact that he has amazing talent. AND I do not label people.
peace4111 6 months ago
@peace4111 How do you explain that all the greatest violinists and pianists were Jews? How do you explain that top positions in practically every field have been and always will be held by Jews. Yet, they make up a minority group in the countries they live in. They were the chosen people. They are a superior race. Look at the facts and you'll find I'm right. However, I'm not a Jew so I'm not biased.
harrynking777 6 months ago
@harrynking777 You know what, whatever! I'm not gonna agrue with an ignorant racist.
peace4111 6 months ago
@peace4111 You label people. You described me as a racist. If you had said I made a racist comment or that I was being racist that would not be the same. A racist is somebody who belongs to a group that should not be allowed to teach in schools, work in the police force and certainly not be in public life. Just like the Nazi policies against the Jews. In effect you are worse than a Nazi because you deny it. You, like many others have been covertly brainwashed by years of media opinion. Oh dear.
harrynking777 5 months ago
@harrynking777 Lol...there are no "facts"...there aren't any scientific laws that Jews are a superior race...
theaws0m3guy 6 months ago
@theaws0m3guy There are also no scientific laws to say that Jews are not a superior race. However, a non-judgemental observation would suggest they are superior.
harrynking777 5 months ago
@harrynking777 Why do you think that they are the superior race? (I'm just wondering)
theaws0m3guy 5 months ago
@harrynking777 There is a scientifc basis to what I am saying. DNA. We know that genetic characteristics are passed on from generation to generation within a family. Since members of one race tend to bread with members of their own race more than otherwise, DNA of each race is kept mostly within each racial group. Hence, each race will have its general charactersics. If this were not the case there would be no variation in the races of humans. We would all be one race.
harrynking777 5 months ago
@harrynking777 Jew isnt even a race hurr durr..
Dorschdy 5 months ago
@Dorschdy How do you explain that Jews have been persecuted? Anti-semitism? If a Jew is not a race what is it?
harrynking777 5 months ago
@harrynking777 well you answered yourself, if jews were a race it d be called homicide :(
Dorschdy 5 months ago
@harrynking777 if a jew isn't a race... a jew is a member of the religion of Judaism...
rudjoe 5 months ago
@harrynking777 The last group of immigrants always push their children to excel. The Jewish people have assimilated, and now the Koreans and other Asian immigrants dominate the top positions in art music. And science and math. I wonder who will be next.
fiddler1861 5 months ago
this boy is amazing, i would be sooo proud of him
KaddhaDeLundt 6 months ago
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KaddhaDeLundt 6 months ago
Just hope this is on his own initiative and not his parents...
desse56 6 months ago
@desse56 It's all his own initiative. It became very apparent when he was only 9 months old. His legs and his arms would follow the music at such a beautiful beat that it was fascinating to watch. This is his passion "CONDUCTING'
brunir718 6 months ago 13
@brunir718 Glad to hear :)
desse56 6 months ago
@brunir718 Can't be truth, can it? I mean I believe you but at the same time I can't imagine it :D. I mean I used to fool around on piano at age of 3 already too, but not as professional as this^^ Would be a great story for a film, wouldn't it?
FilmComposeRaHoppe 2 months ago
Bravooo!!!!
rihannalover93 6 months ago
Could be another Gustav Mahler! Look out, world... here come's Maestro Jonathan! BRAVO!
offyougonow1007 7 months ago 2
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nannygoatbassoonist 7 months ago
He is so gifted. He's like 5 now, imagine what he'll be like when he's older. He is a prodigy i must say. He's brilliant:)
HeirofAydinmark 7 months ago 5
He seems hesitant to give the hungarian passionate energy, I prefer to conduct that one with wild passion, but he is quite good.
ThePianoMan173 7 months ago
@ThePianoMan173 Yes, for a 4 year old he should know better and instill the orchestra with more inate hungarian energy and passion. There's really no excuse.
harrynking777 7 months ago
@harrynking777
There is really no excuse for you to make this comment. Shame! Look at the potentials and gift of this boy and admire it instead of being malicious in trying to make a "professional" comment!
gama540 6 months ago
@harrynking777
There is really no excuse for you to make this comment. Shame! Look at the potentials and gift of this boy and admire it instead of being malicious in trying to make a "professional" comment!
gama540 6 months ago
He actually conducts quite well, though i found one hard to find occassionally from his circle sticking (may have been video lag) and has a good sense of time. he seems quite nervous here, but his conducting style shines through occassionally. they should hadve given him a podium.
ThePianoMan173 7 months ago
What title is it?
te26016 8 months ago
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Very good indeed.
JeffKnight 8 months ago
may i know what's the name of the piece that starts at 04:47?
aandason 8 months ago
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SatchmoSings 7 months ago
And it just so happens that Hungarian Dance no. 5 is my absolute FAVORITE. Go little guy!
Tatooine92 8 months ago
Jonathan is even more exciting to watch conducting this orchestra than when he's playing his own instrument. I've also watched the home conducting videos, and it's so amazing to see that he has received this wonderful opportunity. Congrats! And continue!
LIENEKEMOUS 8 months ago 2
OMG SOOO CUTE!
mylittleliam 8 months ago
I bet he had to sell ALOT of lemonade for that suit!, But anyways great job! '_'
derwiks 8 months ago 3
That's he was born for
ivan96148 8 months ago 2
I promise you, This will go viral!!! OMGOSH...THIS IS AMAZING!!!!
zandercamps 8 months ago
@zandercamps will you repeat it on all of his vids?
Phughy 8 months ago
amazing!! bravo!!!
LER3554 8 months ago
I don't care if you are a musician or not, but this kid is inspiriing to say the least. And he's got something. If nothing else, it's his love of music... this is a thrill for anyone to watch. Thanks for posting and good luck Jonathan!! I'll be following your career...!
alexandra512rincones 9 months ago 7
He made my day! It would have been ashame if that kind of talend wouldn't have beed discovered.
Merineid 9 months ago
Does Jonathan have a YouTube or Facebook page?
camdougler 9 months ago
@camdougler
Yes, Facebook - Jonathan Okseniuk
brunir718 9 months ago
what is the song at 2:48
712nickfilm 9 months ago
@712nickfilm Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Johannes Brahms
socaltrumpet83 9 months ago in playlist Cute
Bravo! Já o havia visto em outro vídeo sensacional.
Artur S Maciel BH/MG.
Amaciell 9 months ago
man, I love his interpretation, if he made this interpretation of the song!!!!
narukayars 9 months ago 2
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What a lovely gesture by the conductor and his orchestra. Thank goodness there are still people who don't take themselves too seriously!
Eden1907 9 months ago
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What a lovely gesture by the conductor and his orchestra. Thank goodness there are still people who don't take themselves too seriously!
Eden1907 9 months ago
That kid is amazing! he has an awesome talent hope he'll keep it up (;
SamSueSmith2696 9 months ago
Well done Jonathan, brilliantly music conducted perfectly and beautiful conducting technique.
Good luck for the future as I'm sure you will do well
Pilgrim
flossie1961 9 months ago
he is not 3, at least 5
vins555 9 months ago
@vins555 At the time of his first video he was 3 years old. Jonathan was 4 when this video was taken. He has just turned 5
brunir718 9 months ago
It baffles me as to why there are four dislikes.
MadAl0 9 months ago
@MadAl0 because they are jealous:)
georgiaborn08 9 months ago
He's adorable!!!
kakauhofke 9 months ago
ok. For all of you criticizing a 4 year old.. please stop being so jealous and sorry that you never did anything with your life. I AM a musician and conductor, and while Jonathan lacks certain technique (because he's 4...DUH.,) he OBVIOUSLY knows the pieces, and I'm pretty sure not many people on the planet can say the same. He is NOT beating time throughout. It's not like tapping your toe to the beat. Watch his movement. When the music is soft, his pattern is small.. he is conducting PHRASES
9999dgk 10 months ago 42
@9999dgk I completely agree. All these people criticizing need to attempt this themselves. I am also a musician/conductor/teacher, and the natural appreciation this child has for music is astounding. He physically understands the nuances intended by the composer and created by the music. I, for one, look forward to seeing him grow and develop musically. Thank you - for (being one of the obvious minority) understanding music! :)
musicoholic77 7 months ago
@9999dgk you're right. i m studying for so many years and my dream is to be a conductor. i feel that i don't have what it takes to be one, yet. and here we are watching a little kid. as you say, its not out of jealousy, but this kid is just a machine.
squallkelly1 6 months ago
@9999dgk I absolutely AGREE! I too am a musician and pianist all my life and had studied in rather "world-class" institutions and teachers myself and have been around these types...as a fellow musician I can also assure this little boy is NOT just "coached".
tedly10027 4 months ago
he is genuinely musical. in fact he reminds me of MY childhood days when I would be "lost" listening to those old 33 rpm records of great music, and also "conduct" as I imagined how "movement" might be. and Jonathan is entirely WITH the music. BRAVO to him, his parents and those that encourage him such as the chamber orchestra in the video. he is a JOY to ANY musician and listener.
tedly10027 4 months ago
This boy not just enjoys music. He does everything and sometimes more that he must to do as a conductor. Not every man, who is an adult conductor, could do this so well. I'm saying this because I have some musical experiance. So I guess, he will be one of the best conductors, because he can do it much better than many others.:)))
dalelytea 10 months ago 6
continued - the fact that there was a comment of being a natural conductor strengthens my point. And to everyone I am not seeking to take away the musical enjoyment the child is experiencing but just seek to enlighten those who could see this in a wrong light.
FidelisNox 10 months ago
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@alexpjp @94nesciandra @brunir718 @gdkufchakTo all you who didn't like my comment: firstly you can get any random person, even animals to beat in time. The fact that you acknowledge this as conducting shows how there is a clear misconception as to what conducting is. Having had a look around it seems that people (parents especially) think this child is a prodigy or he is treated as such. The fact that there was
FidelisNox 10 months ago
Hey Jonathan, maestro Gustavo Dudamel is watching you on video, conducting the chamber orchestra doing Beethoven String Quartet in C Minor....and he's sooo proud of you!! Keep doing at it, Jonathan!!
alan1963 10 months ago 2
Don't forget who is acually playing the music...
JackTheFossilMan 10 months ago
he can do the real deal too! Now sing the kid to bed with a metronome and he'll be a fantastic conductor before most kids will be able to play "Hot Cross Buns" on their recorders
JakobderLugner 10 months ago
hilarious!!! absolutley amazing, have no words!:) God Bless!:)
kicsiLea 10 months ago
FidelisNox, you sir, are an ass. He's 4 appreciate his natural sense of music, and If
you actually watched he didn't only beat time, he translated dynamics, emotion, cues, and the beat. Was it perfect obviously no. Wasn't absolutely stunning in reference to his age, yes.
94nesciandra 10 months ago 3
He's like a party animal this is not proper conducting. This is him waving his arms around and beating time. He may be a fantastic time beater but not a conductor. It is not possible for a four year old to conduct.
FidelisNox 10 months ago
@FidelisNox Just like it's not possible for a 4-year-old to play the violin? Jonathan does that, too. Does he play like a virtuoso? No. Does he conduct like a master? No. Neither Jonathan nor his parents have ever claimed he is some prodigy. He's a young boy who delights in music. What he is doing has not been represented by them with some pretentious air of being masterful. They have merely chosen generously to share Jonathan's exuberance and love for music with the rest of us.
gdkufchak 10 months ago 4
@FidelisNox If you look at his 8th video I would say he has already improved, in just a period of a couple of weeks. But then I'm not a conductor.
brunir718 10 months ago
@FidelisNox don't be such and arse! It's a little boy, who's obviously very musical, having fun - and a group of musicians who are being very good-hearted in making it a nice experience for him - which hopefully will inspire him to become a "proper" musician, as you call it.
It's a kid having a good time with music - and that's what you need to enjoy!!
alexpjp 10 months ago 17
A born conductor.
MrAlgykcho 10 months ago
do not have words...
jlmrocha 10 months ago
Music is play for this wonderful child. He is doing what he wants. He is the genuine article, and not a contrived prodigy. Thanks to his parents for letting him be himself and for making these well-deserved opportunities available. He conducts as if he were born already knowing music.
lilianwriter 11 months ago 4
Per fortuna non è nato in Italia.
volodya2 11 months ago
Woooow bravo!
jin12345678 11 months ago
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heureusement que l'orchestre ne le suit pas... pauvre marionnette !
docalaurent 11 months ago
@docalaurent et tu t'y connais tellement que tu peux dire ça.
JujuTiger123 11 months ago
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@docalaurent yes,, fuck you too
ChaozMKW 11 months ago
@docalaurent Up your pipe, you lowlife French piece of merde!
What else can we expect from someone whose country gives Jerry Lewis the Legion of Honor
SatchmoSings 7 months ago
@SatchmoSings @JujuTiger123, ainsi qu'à tous les supporters partiaux jusqu'à en être idiots, trouver ce film mignon est une chose, faire de cet enfant un génie de la musique est ridicule. L'orchestre ne le suit pas, c'est lui qui suit l'orchestre ! N'importe quel musicien démasque la supercherie. Quant à la la Légion d'Honneur... pourquoi pas la medaille of honor, tant qu'on y est...
Vos votes négatifs ne signifient qu'une chose : votre intolérance envers quiconque n'est pas de votre avis.
docalaurent 7 months ago
@docalaurent When Jonathan conducts Strauss' "Thunder and lightening Polka" the orchestra DOES follow the youngster as the piece ends; you're just another stupid, bigoted Frog that has to throw sand into anything delightful; go back to watching Jerry Lews; we Americans consider him to be largely like you, utterly retarded!
SatchmoSings 7 months ago
@SatchmoSings
vos insultes prouvent votre niveau de bêtise... vous ne rendez pas service à cet enfant en vous conduisant ainsi !
docalaurent 7 months ago
@docalaurent You're the stereotypical Frenchman that is just so easy to hate; as the Brits say, "Where does a Frenchman hide his gold? Answer: UNDER THE SOAP!!" lol
SatchmoSings 7 months ago
GO JONATHAN!!!
TXLonghornsFan12 11 months ago
How cool is this? I've seen the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin about 9 years ago. They were great, and saw Jonathan in a video a couple of months ago for the first time. What a surprise to see this!
jmzfactor 11 months ago
I believe that reincarnation explain prodigies. Mum and Dad can only see it and help to open the doors to them...Great job Jonathan, I adore you.
vitoria667 11 months ago 3
Good job, Jonathan, BRAVO !!! Keep going to make sure that your musicians always realy play the game, Like conduct the 4th movement of Beethoven's 5th Symphony, the most amazing one when you were younger with great appropriateness and joy. Thank you
nicomovie2010 11 months ago
seriously, his parents should write a book in how to raise a child in the classical music's envoronment. Good Job to the parents, thats how i believe we had bach, mozart and beethoven in our lives...
billprokofiev 11 months ago
Wonderful!!!!
dskananen 11 months ago
Bravo!!
lindaw6111 11 months ago
I originally saw this great kid in the video of him conducting Beethoven's 5th Symphony, 4th mvmt, in the family room at home, at age 3. He was having such fun! Now, I want to know who's telling him to be so serious as he conducts? I was hoping he would be bringing that same wonderful exuberance to this conducting gig!
mechapm 11 months ago
@mechapm From what I can guess, it looks like the concert took place Sat., Feb. 26, 2011, 8:00 pm Pacific Time. Jonathan's performance was at the end of the concert - say 9:00/9:30 pm or later. Since Jonathan lives in Arizona (1 hour difference) his body clock would have been 10:00 pm or later. Pretty late for a 4-year old. My guess is it was past his bed time and he was exhausted . . . but he nevertheless pulled it off like a champ! I still see the smiles and joy in him.
jackieogee 11 months ago
@mechapm It would be wonderful if we could live in a world of three year old exuberance and innocence. it would be somewhat chaotic, but wonderful. It is udnerstandable that Jonathan would be more seirous as he has moved into the world of expectations, but at the end of the pieces you can see his joy. you can see it in his facebook too. His later endeavors will be different, but wonderful. And we will still have the wonderful video of three year old jonathan!!!
weesook1 11 months ago
@mechapm The real challenge may come when he turns 5 and begins to see more of the world of children. I have faith in his parents (and grandfather) to steer him through that. Six will be easier :) And he has so many adventures ahead of him.
weesook1 11 months ago
AMAZING-BRAVO
stgrlee515 11 months ago
Bravo!!
brunir718 11 months ago
This little boy makes every day of my life good...I start in the morning to see this video, its makes me happy. Go on Jonatan, you will become a Great Man!!!
benedetti 11 months ago
There are some very strange people out there with computers, some of whom have made absurd comments here. Whether the child is a budding genius or an extraordinary mimic (which requires an other extraordinary talent at 4 years of age) there is something good happening here if he is not paraded out regularly as a performing chimp. I think the naysayers should seek therapy.
rpmcestmoi 11 months ago
@rpmcestmoi Trust me. Mimicry can't handle those abrupt tempo changes.
trlkly 11 months ago 5
This talent is enormous enough to stop a war -- or to make an atheist believe in God.
lilianwriter 11 months ago 4
Феноменально!
nincello 11 months ago
It's past life recall.
charlz616 11 months ago 3
Brilliant, simply brilliant.
Can I play Hungarian Dance No. 5 with Jonathan conducting? :D
pigsrulealot 11 months ago
Wow! Amazing!
InformingChristians 11 months ago
INCREIBLE.........
ruizpancho 11 months ago
BRAVO!!! Levine will be retiring soon. You are the rightful heir Jonathan!!!!!
Leonnidik 1 year ago
The kid's got it, but I would encourage his parents to start him with a good teacher.
The passion is great, but he needs someone to steer him away from the bad habits of the conductors he is emulating.
CrandMackerel 1 year ago
Many, many sincere thanks should be extended to Misha Rachlevsky for being so kind and gracious in giving this opportunity to Jonathan. I am sure the thrill of this experience will be a huge encouragement to this young boy as he continues to grow musically. And many thanks to the ensemble as well for so good-heartedly supporting this experience. Your kindness will surely leave a lasting impression on Jonathan, one which I hope he will carry forward as he matures and shares with future audiences.
gdkufchak 1 year ago 51
@gdkufchak People are, for themselves, jealous. So I'm astonished with his conducting! I'm not a formed musician, but I sing and I'm very "musical" and with some knowledge and experience in being conducted in chorous. This boy has a precious way... But after that, he must be a child and I hope his family respect that!
flaviamaciel30 9 months ago 2
@gdkufchak
What a lovely gesture by the conductor and the orchestra. Thank goodness there are still people who don't take themselves too seriously!
Eden1907 9 months ago 2
How WONDERFUL!!!!! And I thought I wouldn't live long enough to see him conduct a professional orchestra!! Thank you Jonathan and parents for this!!!
weesook1 1 year ago 3
Why didn't I know he'd be here? I would definitely have gone!
grandmagrumpy 1 year ago
@grandmagrumpy Me too!
jackieogee 1 year ago
good orchastras can perform about 95% of a piece without a conductor...
VinylIsForever 1 year ago
@VinylIsForever But no orchestras are willing to play for a sucker! I don't know what you were able to do at your age of four....Even it is just a show, he did much better than we were, even right now in my age.
yunzeyang 1 year ago
@VinylIsForever I think his enthusiasm is much more impressive than his current talent level.
MonkiiGirl 1 year ago
BRAVO! BRAVO! absolutely breath taking
Snooperz82 1 year ago
YAY!!!!!
jackieogee 1 year ago
He would be very great! if he keeps studing orchestra conduction !
quesadiya 1 year ago
wooooooooooooooo
quesadiya 1 year ago
bravo~great job~i'm so proud of you~~~~xoxo
jingviolin 1 year ago 12