Act One: YouTube Symphony Orchestra @ Carnegie Hall

[Lilyroe26]

The speaking stops and playing starts at 7.09mins in........

[SheikhAsad7]

watch?v=LYf2fymkItY watch my first orchestral tune

[arraceline]

when they introduced a musician,,they always spot the light at the wrong person,,maybe the one who is incharge dont know where the person location is,,but still great..

[arraceline]

wish i could play musical instruments..but i know atleast i can listen to this beautiful music they make..

[TheLegoFan1]

BenChan ^^ 0:59

[EpicSkaterr]

I get to play there next year! :D

[jflasche]

Did David Bilger audition for the YouTube Symphony, or was he just hired as an assistant?

[MAGmaoc12]

go ocarina in orchestra at 21:03. proves ocarinas are serious instruments!

[wiz10152]

I've always found bassoon weird... Don't know why.

[ThaliaRomo]

My high school orchestra director was one of the violists; there is pride running through my veins right at this moment because I know such a talented person.

[jol35600]

@1Thompsonmusic That's why you subscribed to youtube :)

[chanybchan]

whoever was operating the spotlight shouldn't have operated the spotlight

[MagnusRush]

Hi!

I have been playing the bassoon since I was 2 years old. Now I am 5 years old and love it still.

[26Toshiro]

10:03 Ben Chan!

[rodeo90017]

purely amazing. i wish i was still in the orchestra. i miss it badly

[AntmaRobel]

Bravo!

[waterbuggg]

that conductor probably gets hella hoes his swag is smooth as shit

[PearlyJade]

Wonderful music.

[lovingee1]

This distinguished Conductor is the handsomest dressed Maestro in the world - always!

Barb Todres/NYC

[ChristianDaughter1]

Great music of all time. Wonderful. I have chosen to write about this for my college music class. We have to write about three performances--one live and the other two on-line.

[babycake159]

this is sooo boring... i'd rather listen to slipknot or Black Veil Brides... i hate school for making me endure this pain by watching this and writting a paper on it D:

[bulbatroll]

@babycake159 You're an idiot. I'm 14 and I'd much rather listen to this than that stuff you call "music".

[johnsongM16]

@babycake159 Bitch u be trippin

[bluedogofdark]

I wish i could get my hands on a violin, that would be so awesome

[MIGZANDRENZO]

Ben Chan OMG

[redhairking]

I thought his microphone was an square annotation, darn thing won't go anywhere!!

 :$

[servehonestly]

It is so amazing that all these youngsters are so talented, so fabulous. O may our gracious Lord bless you all.

[chestergoonie]

After viewing the grand finale of the 2011 YouTube Symphony Orchestra, I am truly awed by this amazing experiment in classical music. This is proof that classical music is alive and well in the 21st century, and one of the main reasons is that it has adapted to reach contemporary audiences through digital technology. Thank you, YouTube, for contributing to the accessibility of the arts

[viniciuservo]

Muito legal essa orchestra. Os instrumentos exóticos são muito legais! Um show. Me impulsionou ao gosto pela música clássica!

[yazuka93]

18:27 smtg like a temple in zelda . ,?!!!

[Quintonwantsgirls]

I Can play this on my air violin :)

[travisalive]

I play instruments on FL studio XD

[bleachxblitz]

My HighSchool is performing at Carnegie Hall next year ;) cant wait to perform on the one and only Carnegie Hall XD

- DHS, Dublin High School, California

[MemoriesPortrait]

What I noticed is that every time when the spotlight is on someone it misses them.

[eogiesoba]

how we can't see the black man. they purposely made him not visible for the first 5 seconds.

[MrMrdickenschickens]

i may be 14, but i really hope that they do this eeeevery year or so, so that maybe after these 8 years of me mastering my cello,just maybe i could get selected or somethin, ive done all state,all county,nation finals, this should be next.

[graciebelle1]

They speak different languages but hear only one---music. This unites them as one!

[sand4839]

@graciebelle1 I do so believe the word for that is "The language of the mind" :3 speech threw pure emotions and ideas.

[Mizzles240]

A high school viola player finds a genie in the bottle. He gets 3 wishes. First he wishes to be a better violist. The genie makes him good enough to play in the New York Philharmonic. His second wish, he wants to be an EVEN BETTER violist. He becomes a world renowned soloist and is accepted as the best viola player to ever live. His last wish, he wants to be even BETTER. Now he plays second violin in his high school orchestra.

[MrAgentStupid]

@Mizzles240 ... VIOLISTS RULE!! (That sounded very boganistic considering I just watched an hour long symphonic performance)

[SuSuMiSi]

I love it :D

[saijai587]

I like this video.

[kopi5896]

Thank you for sharing.

[minami935]

Good video.

[andrews582]

there is still hope for humanity!!!!

[22gabriel09]

Fantástico, simplesmente incrível.

[MrSuperJehova]

....i like turtles

[mangoismycat]

aah Dvorak...

[the4chopan]

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[keepcalmycarryon]

Brahms would be rolling in his grave.

[TheGBNation]

I love the bassoonist's expression at 28:00

[TheFlutefreak]

is that big glass square his microphone?

[MrFrightside]

@TheFlutefreak That's his autocue, you twazzack.

[megant1021]

Do they have a piano/keyboard part? [: Thanks

[mailmanforyou]

looks like 421 people didn't make it.

[glammylady87]

@memoryanemone and, incidentally, their being good musicians says nothing about what kind of people they generally are. i am sure they are just like any cross-section of humans - some nice, some not, some sexist, some not. the music is lovely, but if one "dislike" (with an explanation in the comments, no less!) is that big a deal, then someone either needs to chill out, or youtube, which put this orchestra together, ought not have such a terrible avenue available for people to use!

[glammylady87]

@memoryanemone i could have sworn i WAS speaking for myself. for whom do you think i was speaking?

[glammylady87]

speak for yourself, jordanartuso. i "disliked" because i went to high school with one of the musicians, ben chan, and he was a sexist, arrogant bully.

[MemoryAnemone]

@glammylady87 so you dislike a video, with one hundred other musicians who worked hard to make it into this orchestra, played their heart out to the audience and viewers and who are probably kind hearted... because you hate one person. 95 people who have nothing to do with that 1 person. Maybe you should speak for yourself first.

[geetarxist]

awesome

[TheBebe976100]

do they get paid or is this just for the experience if they get paid then one day i might try out

[prorobo]

Did any of these musicians from this inaugural YTSO make the orchestra this year in Sydney? Such a fantastic concept and concert!

[otavioaugust]

NOSSA... Não consegui manter a emoção em ouvir Symphony Orchestra, mas em especial Vila Lobos, um icone em nossa cultura brasileira para o mundo....

[celloprof]

HA, BUT how much MONEY do you need to do that? Theres no way in Hell I could go to NY to play even if I was accepted and I live in GA. Thats why I didn't even think about it. In the back of my mind I thought they would just put together 100 videos into only one like several people here have done with their computer software. OH SO THATS IT! So whether of not they found everyone here in the USA to be in the YSO, they wanted foreigners to be accepted so they trashed really good players here in USA

[Plutonar]

@celloprof Are you saying there was positive discrimination toward foreigners? Classical music isn't as "big" in the US as it is elsewhere, Eastern Europe and south-east Asia especially. It would be mindblowingly patriottic to think all the big talent is in the USA. This was done honestly. Yes, the US is the biggest economy in the world by far, but 307 million is only 4.5% of the world population, and YT is very global. And a US-only 'YSO' is more ridiculous than you imagine. Any comeback?

[celloprof]

@Plutonar Nah. Its just that how many people tried to join the YSO? Heck, a quarter of the best players could have lived in Romania for all I know. It makes me wonder. I think it would be a coincidence if there was one good player from each country in that YSO. If there were 3 musicians from Nigeria or something that happened to be really good then fine. Here in the USA, people tend to have this equal fairness, non discriminatory attitude towards things like this.

[NonSequiturd]

@celloprof Did you audition and not make it?

[1102642]

Yer yer yer! Go Ben Chan!

[nevertheless123]

brilliant BRILLIANT idea!!!

they all dont look and play like amateurs though...more like senior conservatory students.

[Firey723]

BEN CHAN!!!!!!!

[tenten2buns]

please reply: would you rather play at Carnegie Hall or Sydney Opera House?

[trysometime]

@tenten2buns Carnegie Hall 

[SuperZackMonster]

I do love a good orchestra! :D

[cmann6000]

The opening is actually a great insight for people on the site that have no idea what classical music is about and why you should appreciate it.

[StudioGoldsmith]

A symphonic orchestra is one of the things I wish to see live someday. Never wanted to waste money on concerts that sound equally good on my stereo. A symphonic orchestra as an experience is something else.

[Musicalme96]

im likin the timpani's swivel chair

[Flight3164]

That oboe was WAY to close to the mic in the Dvořák piece. He did a great job though!

[Glordd]

that was beautiful!!!

[xTheFlyingBananaNutx]

They got a person to play ocarina on this! Consider this the best fucking orchestra I've ever seen!

[New023]

GO FRENCH HORNS! :D

[nfn58]

wow, one of my favorite ensembles of all time...

[whitey101x]

revenge of the brass!! and don't you forget it

[AmaLeGay]

Think they'd take a contrabass clarinet? I saw a contra bassoon just not a clarinet.

[angodamango]

@AmaLeGay usually bass clarinet is the lowest of the clarinet section that orchestra peices have... but i have seen one or two pieces for contra clarinet... worth a chance i reckon :D

[wiebenjijzeg]

@stokrotkapl yea, he has xD omfg xD

around 2:45 he looks down and turns red lol

[redbarn11]

@stokrotkapl Is that a clarinet in his pocket or is he just glad to be there .

[TheBebe976100]

@stokrotkapl OMG!! i didnt notice until i read ur comment now i cant stop laughing and the camera right there how awful

[BellaNyxViolet]

@stokrotkapl Well performed music does bring pleasure to one's soul.... amongst other things.

[nanabanana613]

This made me grateful for air!!;)...they are fantastic WOW

[sean1557]

this is.....amazing

[ujgilani]

amazingly amazing... luv playin  music instruments

[gustavobonilla61]

Cool

[xbrokenheartedx23]

I plated at Carnegie hall :)

[Strotkyle]

people who disliked this only listen to stupid rap music, and dont know what music is all about!!!!

[thesir27]

i wish people would start calling it Orchestral music instead of Classical, which to me means guys like haydn beethoven mozart... i only like that period of classical music and it's not even represented on this program!! thats wack

[CaptainUnderpants969]

this is so kewl!!!

[matil2007]

Maravilha!

[bevy814]

people that dislike this have missed the point, and I'm sorry they will never feel their hearts soar with music

[Tuylax]

this video has no dislikes just missed likes

[Funnyfreeware]

I love them.

[sephi2oth]

I don't understand people who dislike this.

If they don't like this "great song , great vid" ...

Why did they come and see it ??

[CristianOnaca]

I wish I could be there....Congratulations!!!!!!

[CreyesVids]

guys is mysteryguitarman here??

[CreyesVids]

guy is mysteryguitarman here??

[KhoaFTL]

BENCHAN @4:10 :D

[fireofthedarkness]

Woohoo! Go Clarinets! :)

[JeromeViolist]

I hope they continue doing these every year, at least until I get good enough on my viola to join them.

[megant1021]

@JeromeViolist How long have you played? [:

[JeromeViolist]

@megant1021 Only a couple of years. I have a ways to go.

[megant1021]

@JeromeViolist Oh, me too. But on violin. I also play cello, bass, and viola. c:

[MrAgentStupid]

@JeromeViolist Viola is the richest, most flavoursome instrument out there!! Yet, people don't seem to recognise it...

[James9533]

Symphony this year has a weak selection of musicians. Just my honest two cents. I don't know if not enough musicians were informed of this orchestra or if this is the result of a popularity contest, but I can guarantee you there are much better musicians in the world right now.

Just being honest.

[TheRealCoolMello]

Best 59:32 minutes of my life.... :)

[Bram01568]

Fantastic? What a great sound! Full, rich, lively, such a clean sound - congrats to U Tube!

[plainobase]

double basses forever!

[LemyTV1]

me and my class went to see the Philadelphia Orchestra today

[izabel1395]

CARNEGIE!? omg like in my town that is so weird! okay i am so in on this next time

[gy1952]

That band orchestra almost look the same as boston pop orchestra. And does it have and saxophone players?

[willpower101]

@gy1952 was wondering the same thing as I play sax

[bluehaze1029]

Haha, wow! Okay, all you people just rub it in my face that your gonna be there....

*pouts in corner* Just kidding, to corbinsguitar and xJoey426X, that's awesome that you guys are good enought to perform there.

I'm really young so I am not playing there yet, but I've finnaly convinced my parents to let me try for MSM's young musicans program!

*eek*

Good luck to all of you!

[SVAFnemesis]

I swear I saw that "high anus" guy! He's in the middle of the violin section!

[gigante88]

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[JoesMusicalLife]

I watched the whole thing at once no stopping! I feel so accomplished. Lol

[PsychedeliBass]

@123threemoreone Thats called a band.

[jexteberia]

outstanding performance...too bad it was as if I listened on a tiny am radio

[G30hhh]

absolutely wonderful!

[piano25]

WHAT??? ALL THAT FOR MONO???????

[BlHu3894]

MTT YEAAAAAAAAAA

[surfboy]

at 46:24 is that the girl that was in the movie Music of the Heart with Meryl Streep? I think she played Lucy.

[surfboy]

at 46:24 is that the girl that was in the movie Music of the Heart with Meryl Streep?

[kennydinoboy]

Truly wonderful performance. Good job!

[mmmchocolate12345678]

Too cool.

[nirvality]

I really like this whole set up, finding people online from all over the world, the way they play, the guy talking isn't boring. Excellent clean music, i hear it fine with my speakers but im certain its not the same as listening/and feeling the sound waves from the actual instruments themselves. Rock on you guys! oh and this music makes me want to draw a story! x)

[nirvality]

I really like this whole set up, finding people online from all over the world, the way they play, the guy talking isn't boring. Excellent clean music, i hear it fine with my speakers but im certain its not the same as listening/and feeling the sound waves from the actual instruments themselves. Rock on you guys!

[Darkreaperxl]

im gonna be up there too..... one day :(

[Sucio14Productions]

Music makes me fly!!! and 408 people have no wings I love any kind of music. Music tells stories.

[MsAngie1945]

"With the music, we can altogether speak the same language." Beautifully said.

[FizzyPancake]

I SLEPT THROUGH THE SPEECH

[hmera99]

ummm mic to the right??

[PhysioProdigyMusic]

@hmera99 There are microphone positioned throughout the stage, however that one is extremely noticable.

[TheDavid2222]

I expected Heitor Villa-Lobos's piece to be a bit more inspired by Latin folk music. Oh well I really liked it anyways.

[TheDavid2222]

I love that they played a piece from the 1600's! awesome!

[ChulesRock]

47:40

Concert's orgasm.

This just made me proud of being a Brazilian. So many musicians, from all over the world, playing a song of Villa's. That's just awesome.

[jakisjulio]

I love how everybody is sorta dancing to the music, and they're facial expressions! :^() that's just great!

[sumitvids]

How can there be 408 dislikes??? !!

[SuperChristina11]

OMG OMG OMGGGGG I AM GOING TO BE PLAYING AT CARNEGEI HALL ON FEB 6 SO EXCITED

[Hrko1992]

@SuperChristina11 you need to get layed, thats what you need lol

[Dedoar]

@Hrko1992 you need to get spellinged. :P

[XxiaojoeX]

408 ppl dislike this? what is there to dislike?!

[MRtatersryummy]

@XxiaojoeX

well look at it this way there is an 18 to 1 ratio of likes to dislikes XD

[Mrcatdaddy587]

@XxiaojoeX that they didnt make it or dont have the skill to

[aintmybabyfour]

@XxiaojoeX Because it doesn't have pre-pubescent teens singing or females shaking their "groove thang"

[ararat123457]

@XxiaojoeX The dislikes hate them selfs but take it out on others

[InfiniteMomentStudio]

@XxiaojoeX

Trolls, they dislike existence; thus, they dislike anything that happens to exist.

~Troll Logic

[InfiniteMomentStudio]

GAH! THEY SHOULD HAVE PLAYED MAHLER XDD

[smallvllleowns]

@XxiaojoeX many things, maybe they were hoping for an explosion or the stage to collapse. we want some good entertainment xD

[Qu1TIT]

@XxiaojoeX i bet those 412 people are deaf....

[XxiaojoeX]

@Qu1TIT I bet they are

[bjthayer]

@XxiaojoeX all the bull #%$*... Just play the music!

[XxiaojoeX]

one of these days, i am going to try out for this

[vk92007]

C'est Magnifique

[vk92007]

C'est Magnifique

[Mariocesar]

That`s really cool...well done guys

[lesdelton]

Hate to be a base and have to stand up the whole time

[ThePACcrew]

Thats a lot of orchestra! I favorited it all!

[bluehaze1029]

One day I'm gonna be up there!