Not enough people know about this channel and they should. I really hope that more people can find your channel, because you give so much quality in these videos, and I always love to see new content from you come into my feed.
No worries... you are doing marvels with your channel. What we know is that the Rite created an impact then just as it does now... of course, that's exactly what Diagliev was looking for. I love your channel, the videos, and you have great speaking voice. Bravo, Sir !!
Love these small videos addressing comments and I love the mood and energy you bring in these videos. Can't wait for the Symphonie Fantastique video! It's such a conundrum why this channel hasn't gotten the attention it deserves considering the rise of classical appreciation brought on by channels like TwoSet and musicians like Ray Chen and the like.
On a sidenote: I think it would be great if you could provide references or source material in your music analysis videos, thus, those who are interested in getting deeper into the analysis know where to go (I'm the same guy who had asked the references for also sprach zarathustra). Besides, providing references helps building confidence (don't get me wrong, I trust you, but such a thing helps a lot to your credibility). Love your channel!
So another wonderful story bites the dust! I‘ve read/heard these disclaimers before, so no real surprise. Still, I think I‘ll go on relating it, but add a disclaimer at the end that it‘s probably not true. It‘s just too good! People can nevertheless be passionate about their music! I remember the premiere of Patrice Chereau‘s production of the Ring cycle at Bayreuth (1976). The opening of the Festspiele is on the main German news every year, and that year there were reporters with cameras and sound recording outside the theatre. The noise of bravos and boos was overwhelming, even on the outside. One young man reported (on camera) that he had been standing and yelling „Bravo!“ and the woman next to him had been hitting him with her umbrella and shouting „Stop that! Stop that! Stop that!“ But perhaps he embellished as well. In any case, Bayreuth audiences are always EXTREMELY vociferous in expressing both their approval and disapproval. One tenor I heard singing Siegfried one year called them „cruel“. Yes, he got booed; yes, I thought he was pretty awful, but I don’t boo people, no matter how awful I think they are. There are plenty of people who think otherwise.
Wagner seems destined to provoke strong feelings in the audiences, even putting aside politics. Another famous Wagner disturbance story is about the premiere of Tannhauser at the Paris Opera. Apparently the spark of contention was the ballet piece in the first act, set in the Venusburg. Apparently the ballet itself wasn't the issue; but, its occurrence at the beginning of the opera rather than in the middle, or at the end
Hey there, just out of curiosity would you ever do a video on Jacques Offenbach? I know he’s more associated with Operettas/musicals, but I’ve always loved his compositions for plays like Orphee Aux Enfers or, my personal favorite, Le Voyage Dans La Lune. Anyways I’d love to see a video on one of those plays, or maybe Les Contes D’Hoffmann which is his only opera, but loved the video and keep up the great work as always :)
The Astor Place Riot lends credibility to the idea that people would be willing to riot about performances, particularly if the conflict was itself perhaps fuelled by or an outlet for class-tensions. To give context, the Astor Place Riot happened in America in 1849. Dozens were killed in clashes. An interesting effect was that the event contributed to or sparked the popular perception of Shakespeare’s plays as ‘highbrow’.
Your videos are educational but I think you're fundamentally an artist, not a scholar. Please keep making delightful videos however you want, according to your own interpretation of things. Don't fret over "historical accuracy" too much. P.S. Your animation is truly amazing. You can take it as a real compliment, coming from a Japanese person. :D
Hi there! Thanks for this lovely comment, particular as regards the animations. The reason we decided to Bring out a few of these to-camera explanatory videos (whilst our next video is being animated) is because we sensed that a few people wanted to appreciate some of the more in-depth nuances of the pieces that we were animating and we felt it right to explain why the stories are a little more complex than might first appear. It is because half of our audience is new to classical music and the other half knows a lot about it and wanted some further engagement. Thanks for the feedback :)
Great video there! Loved how you explored the vagueness of historical accounts. Speaking of which, I remember reading somewhere that one of the factors leading to the uproar was a deliberate attempt to sabotage the performance of a Russian composer. Allegedly, there were some anti-Russia sentiments floating in Europe, which was a reason for people to try and mess up the performance. Just leaving this here for more qualified people to discuss about this.
@@ClassicsExplained True. I was surprised to learn how little we factually know about such an impactful event of the musical world. Great, if also a bit disappointing, to know that. Thanks again for your awesome work.
Can you please enable automatic subtitles for your next videos? They're very interesting but you have quite a strong accent so I don't understand 100% of what you're saying.
I like how you take criticism (deserved or not) with a smile on your face, and take the time to explain your position. Very classy.
Very kind comment - thank you.
Not enough people know about this channel and they should. I really hope that more people can find your channel, because you give so much quality in these videos, and I always love to see new content from you come into my feed.
Love this comment - thanks so so much :)
Wow your words are almost as expressive as your eyebrows! Amazing video!
Thank you! The eyebrows are thanking you too
Should've been called the "Riot of spring"
I like this. I like this a lot.
Thanks so much :)
No worries... you are doing marvels with your channel. What we know is that the Rite created an impact then just as it does now... of course, that's exactly what Diagliev was looking for. I love your channel, the videos, and you have great speaking voice. Bravo, Sir !!
Thanks so much for this lovely comment :)
Love these small videos addressing comments and I love the mood and energy you bring in these videos. Can't wait for the Symphonie Fantastique video! It's such a conundrum why this channel hasn't gotten the attention it deserves considering the rise of classical appreciation brought on by channels like TwoSet and musicians like Ray Chen and the like.
He looks so happy in these videos I love it
Because of all your lovely support!
@@ClassicsExplained Hey if you wanna collab let me know 😂
@@StateoftheWorld please do email classicsexplainers@gmail.com :)
I like very much this chord
-Igor Stravinsky, 1960s
I'm mean, the dancing is a riot of its own
(Great video btw)
Excellent video. It's fun learning more about the stories, and legends surrounding various works.
I can't wait for those animations to be back again.......
Thanks for the elaboration, Ben.
Btw can you do Puccini's Turandot/Nessun Dorma sometime in the future, please? 🥺
jesus this channel is amazing. thank you for the content, music daddy
Thanks so much! Love, Music Daddy
On a sidenote: I think it would be great if you could provide references or source material in your music analysis videos, thus, those who are interested in getting deeper into the analysis know where to go (I'm the same guy who had asked the references for also sprach zarathustra). Besides, providing references helps building confidence (don't get me wrong, I trust you, but such a thing helps a lot to your credibility). Love your channel!
Thanks for this feedback - very helpful. Perhaps in future I should put some reading materials in the description.
This guy is so handsome 😍😍😍 so charismatic
So another wonderful story bites the dust! I‘ve read/heard these disclaimers before, so no real surprise. Still, I think I‘ll go on relating it, but add a disclaimer at the end that it‘s probably not true. It‘s just too good!
People can nevertheless be passionate about their music! I remember the premiere of Patrice Chereau‘s production of the Ring cycle at Bayreuth (1976). The opening of the Festspiele is on the main German news every year, and that year there were reporters with cameras and sound recording outside the theatre. The noise of bravos and boos was overwhelming, even on the outside. One young man reported (on camera) that he had been standing and yelling „Bravo!“ and the woman next to him had been hitting him with her umbrella and shouting „Stop that! Stop that! Stop that!“ But perhaps he embellished as well. In any case, Bayreuth audiences are always EXTREMELY vociferous in expressing both their approval and disapproval. One tenor I heard singing Siegfried one year called them „cruel“. Yes, he got booed; yes, I thought he was pretty awful, but I don’t boo people, no matter how awful I think they are. There are plenty of people who think otherwise.
Wagner seems destined to provoke strong feelings in the audiences, even putting aside politics. Another famous Wagner disturbance story is about the premiere of Tannhauser at the Paris Opera. Apparently the spark of contention was the ballet piece in the first act, set in the Venusburg. Apparently the ballet itself wasn't the issue; but, its occurrence at the beginning of the opera rather than in the middle, or at the end
Hey there, just out of curiosity would you ever do a video on Jacques Offenbach? I know he’s more associated with Operettas/musicals, but I’ve always loved his compositions for plays like Orphee Aux Enfers or, my personal favorite, Le Voyage Dans La Lune. Anyways I’d love to see a video on one of those plays, or maybe Les Contes D’Hoffmann which is his only opera, but loved the video and keep up the great work as always :)
damn le voyage dans la lune is the most beautiful name i've ever heard
The Astor Place Riot lends credibility to the idea that people would be willing to riot about performances, particularly if the conflict was itself perhaps fuelled by or an outlet for class-tensions.
To give context, the Astor Place Riot happened in America in 1849. Dozens were killed in clashes.
An interesting effect was that the event contributed to or sparked the popular perception of Shakespeare’s plays as ‘highbrow’.
Was just listening to it, lol
The anecdote about rachmaninov an why-how he wrote the awesome romantic piano concerto nro2 is something that is not on cartoon on the net :)
Lol this feels like a CGP Grey video. We once again have to wander dangerously close to “What is True?” and “How do we know anything is true?”
Really great video 👍
Thanks!
Your videos are educational but I think you're fundamentally an artist, not a scholar. Please keep making delightful videos however you want, according to your own interpretation of things. Don't fret over "historical accuracy" too much.
P.S. Your animation is truly amazing. You can take it as a real compliment, coming from a Japanese person. :D
Hi there! Thanks for this lovely comment, particular as regards the animations. The reason we decided to Bring out a few of these to-camera explanatory videos (whilst our next video is being animated) is because we sensed that a few people wanted to appreciate some of the more in-depth nuances of the pieces that we were animating and we felt it right to explain why the stories are a little more complex than might first appear. It is because half of our audience is new to classical music and the other half knows a lot about it and wanted some further engagement. Thanks for the feedback :)
Please tell me that Saint-Saens's epic "bassoon/baboon" joke really DID happen.
Great video there! Loved how you explored the vagueness of historical accounts.
Speaking of which, I remember reading somewhere that one of the factors leading to the uproar was a deliberate attempt to sabotage the performance of a Russian composer. Allegedly, there were some anti-Russia sentiments floating in Europe, which was a reason for people to try and mess up the performance.
Just leaving this here for more qualified people to discuss about this.
Thanks so much for this kind and considered comment. There is so much fascinating research to be done and that has been done on this area
@@ClassicsExplained True. I was surprised to learn how little we factually know about such an impactful event of the musical world. Great, if also a bit disappointing, to know that. Thanks again for your awesome work.
You should review a symphonic poem
Clapping back at the comments section. Talk that talk player. Let 'em know.
Haha - nah just important to engage with the commenters and try and find a compromise!
Comment to feed the algorythm
🙂
No mention of Fantasia?
First again!
Yeet
72nd for me!
Can you please enable automatic subtitles for your next videos? They're very interesting but you have quite a strong accent so I don't understand 100% of what you're saying.
Added :)
The anecdote about rachmaninov an why-how he wrote the awesome romantic piano concerto nro2 is something that is not on cartoon on the net :)