An appearance on the Dick Cavett Show in the 70's by the flutists Julius Baker & Jean Pierre Rampal. The piece is the Rondo from Doppler's Andante & Rondo.
wow, i never realized how low they hold the flute. i'm tempted to show this to my band director to prove that your flute shouldn't be parallel to the ground it's inspiring to see how they play
No one has tone quality as good as Baker. Rampal, well, his perfection in French music is just that, perfection. Love them both. 💗💗💗 I had the pleasure of watching this live, thank you for posting. 😀
Honestly that's just opinion. I studied with Baker at Juilliard for six years. Nice sound but definitely not the best that I've heard. So much has changed over the years. It's no longer acceptable to do general imitations of Heifetz on the flute and then apply those to all phrases, pieces, and genres. The absolute best flutists of today are incredibly good at allowing the music to tell them what to do. That said, the "American School of Flute Playing" is now a dinosaur. It was unfortunately based on a lot of misguidance.
This video was the first time I've heard the Doppler, and has always been my reference for its performance tempo. I've looked up other performances, but their tempos just didn't seem righter after listening to this performance. Love this rendition of the Rondo.
Thanks for posting this video. I still remember this Cavett show broadcast vividly. It was a "holy moment" for American television. Rampal played on Johnny Carson show once. That was magic as well. Anybody got access to that 1970s video?
amazing to see this. i am playing this for my HSC programme, it's so good to see some of the top flute players ever playing it. what a fantastic way to be inspired!
maravilloso video e interpretación de dos grandes de la flauta...diré mejor un excelente compositor y un gran flautista para ser exactamente justo!! que lujo!!!
i was about to clap and stand up in a standing ovation in front of my computer and then i forgot that i wasn't at the performance, i was at home in our office, but yeah... i had totally forgotten!!!
I love the faster tempo, but they never seem to click into it exactly together (Jean Pierre's a hair ahead a lot, isn't he?) BUT, you know that saying "they make it look easy" ? Doesn't apply to this Doppler! There's nothing worse than hearing the final "a tempo" of the Rondo played relaxed and easy. When the last page feels unhinged like a run-away train, and both flutists are holding on for dear life (which is of course the way I love to play it) it always *always* brings down the house!!
Do show it to your band director ! Holding the flute parallel to the ground can cause muscle stress and injury. For marching you may have to do it, but for concert playing, you should be able to hold the flute properly: angled down.
Rampal thought B foot joints were nonsense. I'm thinking of having both B and C foot joints made for my next flute to really explore the difference for myself. If drastic, then I'll stick with a C. I've never played a piece of music that had a low B in it. I know that someone is going to mention a convertible foot joint that is also available...simply don't care for that.
@@yishihara55527 Never played a piece with a low B?? How about the Doppler Hungarian Pastorale Fantasy? There are two low B's in that piece if I remember correctly.
@@michaelschonauer7238 My point is that low Bs are so rare that it doesn't justify purchasing a low B. I've always owned low Bs "just because," but Rampal always felt that flutes with C foot joints make the flute much more stable.
I love this piece! One of my favorite flute duets, played by two true masters of the instrument. I only wish they could have put a little more musicality into it and slowed the tempo a bit, but of course they can do no wrong.
Maybe because Doppler was a room temp IQ composer and they just decided to use it as a showpiece (which it is) for TV? Perhaps that Baker guy and that French dude knew something.
Just a comment- Rampal and Hariprasad Chaurasia (my Indian Raga music hero) used to hang out together when Hariji had a concert in Paris.... if you haven't heard Hariji's tone on bamboo flute, check him out...
The low register feels and sounds better on a C foot. Playing the low B is the only real reason to have the B foot :-) Bs are so rare anyway that it's really just easier to use the C and enjoy not worrying about the extra key. crogersrx is indeed correct about the B natural, though there IS an extention to allow a B-flat.
Yes, flute duets give a greatly animated voicing and color tone. As with much of Bach's music, the flutes conjure up courtly dance movements releasing the stiff tension of baroque performance.
Thank you so much for sharing this with the world :D It makes me happy to see such masters at work. Just think how blessed we'd be to have videos of, say, Beethoven??
Two masters but Rampal must have set the tempo because of the extreme speed. I have heard him ' live" about 6 or 7 times and always the tempos are just to fast.AT this rate, musicality goes out the door.
Low B's have been around longer than many think. Simple system flutes of the 19th c. had low Bs. They're not that new, really. Doppler's flute(s) may have even had a B but of course C major and A minor wouldn't call for for that note much anyway.
@korearox92 I'd have to say that you are ignorant for calling someone else's teacher a moron. Though, your sentiment is correct. It would cause problems. Band directors who aren't flutists don't know everything about the flute. Doesn't make them morons. Teachers work their butts off. and chriswtburke, Rampal's flute is all gold...quite heavy compared to the nickel flutes that band kids play...your shoulder would just about fall off if you played "Parallel" for very long ;-)
Your negative comments needless in this case. What have you done to contribute to the legacy of flute music. Don't be spiteful!! Your opinions and observations are just that.
It's rushed and not very musical in my opinion. Have to pay respect to Rampal for what he did in the flute world, but my general opinion of much of his recordings is that he plays too fast and ignores the music, just likes to wham out notes as fast as possible and as hard as possible. Now, if I really was going to "Compare" them, like Cavett is joking at....I'd say that Julie wins hands down. His style was always exquisitely musical and delicate in all the recordings of his I have studied.
yeah, your flute should never be parallel to the ground. Its a very unnatural position to play in and causes a lot of unnecessary tension. Only reason why they push to play that way is b/c of the visual aspects in marching band. Its so stupid and impractical, and causes a lot of bad habits in students..
In the late 90’s I gave a series of Alexander Technique sessions to members of the band of the Coldstream Guards. One of the trombonists found it particularly difficult to maintain the slide parallel to the ground when marching. It forced the head back and contradicted Alexander’s early discovery ( and what he called a keystone to his Technique, that of “inhibition“ ) of preventing the pulling back of the head by tension in the neck. The trombone player found he couldn’t tolerate this any more and left.
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This is so epic and historic. We don't see Masters of "classical" music perform on shows like this ever these days. Loved it.
wow, i never realized how low they hold the flute. i'm tempted to show this to my band director to prove that your flute shouldn't be parallel to the ground
it's inspiring to see how they play
No one has tone quality as good as Baker. Rampal, well, his perfection in French music is just that, perfection. Love them both. 💗💗💗 I had the pleasure of watching this live, thank you for posting. 😀
Honestly that's just opinion. I studied with Baker at Juilliard for six years. Nice sound but definitely not the best that I've heard.
So much has changed over the years. It's no longer acceptable to do general imitations of Heifetz on the flute and then apply those to all phrases, pieces, and genres. The absolute best flutists of today are incredibly good at allowing the music to tell them what to do. That said, the "American School of Flute Playing" is now a dinosaur. It was unfortunately based on a lot of misguidance.
When you win a job or have a career on the level of Baker or Rampal’s, then this comment would be valid. But until then…
This video was the first time I've heard the Doppler, and has always been my reference for its performance tempo. I've looked up other performances, but their tempos just didn't seem righter after listening to this performance.
Love this rendition of the Rondo.
You listen to no1 and no2 in all history ( my 2 cents)
Great! I can' believe the video of such dream duo exists. Marvelous.
Wow, I'm speechless. These legends play with so much grace! This song fills my heart with joy.
Thanks for posting this video. I still remember this Cavett show broadcast vividly. It was a "holy moment" for American television.
Rampal played on Johnny Carson show once. That was magic as well. Anybody got access to that 1970s video?
Great stuff -- There isn't nearly enough of Julius Baker on utube -- I hope those having videos of him will post them
I've been looking for the recording of Rampal and Baker duets for years - I think I've finally found it! What joy!
They recorded an actual album in Baker's old apartment. Baker owned a small recording label.
love love love rampal 4ever...
The greatest flutists together!!!
amazing to see this. i am playing this for my HSC programme, it's so good to see some of the top flute players ever playing it. what a fantastic way to be inspired!
What amazingly different sounds the two have. Very Nice...
Oh God, i love it!! Their tempo is fantastic!! I remember when i learnt it we coud play it much slower.. BEAUTIFUL!!!!
maravilloso video e interpretación de dos grandes de la flauta...diré mejor un excelente compositor y un gran flautista para ser exactamente justo!! que lujo!!!
Masters at work !!
wow!!
it's truely a fantastic surprise.^^
Alan! I just stumbled on this video randomly. What a nice surprise. The two masters at work :)
Love this duet
i was about to clap and stand up in a standing ovation in front of my computer and then i forgot that i wasn't at the performance, i was at home in our office, but yeah... i had totally forgotten!!!
I love the faster tempo, but they never seem to click into it exactly together (Jean Pierre's a hair ahead a lot, isn't he?) BUT, you know that saying "they make it look easy" ? Doesn't apply to this Doppler! There's nothing worse than hearing the final "a tempo" of the Rondo played relaxed and easy. When the last page feels unhinged like a run-away train, and both flutists are holding on for dear life (which is of course the way I love to play it) it always *always* brings down the house!!
Jean-Pierre Rampant
Do show it to your band director ! Holding the flute parallel to the ground can cause muscle stress and injury. For marching you may have to do it, but for concert playing, you should be able to hold the flute properly: angled down.
Perfection.
Love their tempo!
WOW...I just have to say WOW!!!!!
Thank you for posting this video :)
So nice to see good old C foots on those flutes 😃
Rampal thought B foot joints were nonsense. I'm thinking of having both B and C foot joints made for my next flute to really explore the difference for myself. If drastic, then I'll stick with a C. I've never played a piece of music that had a low B in it. I know that someone is going to mention a convertible foot joint that is also available...simply don't care for that.
@@yishihara55527 Never played a piece with a low B?? How about the Doppler Hungarian Pastorale Fantasy? There are two low B's in that piece if I remember correctly.
@@michaelschonauer7238 My point is that low Bs are so rare that it doesn't justify purchasing a low B. I've always owned low Bs "just because," but Rampal always felt that flutes with C foot joints make the flute much more stable.
There are 2 LPs of duets of these two. If I remember correctly, the record label is Washington.
I love this piece! One of my favorite flute duets, played by two true masters of the instrument. I only wish they could have put a little more musicality into it and slowed the tempo a bit, but of course they can do no wrong.
Maybe because Doppler was a room temp IQ composer and they just decided to use it as a showpiece (which it is) for TV? Perhaps that Baker guy and that French dude knew something.
Also, used to see Ominbus, Miles Davis and The Brubeck Quartet.... how far we've fallen....
Love Baker.. But Rampal's command of the flute is on another level.
On a good day, Rampal is impossible to beat.
Just a comment- Rampal and Hariprasad Chaurasia (my Indian Raga music hero) used to hang out together when Hariji had a concert in Paris.... if you haven't heard Hariji's tone on bamboo flute, check him out...
Outstanding. Video of Julius Baker is very rare. Anyone know when this is from?
It seems Rexicano has been sniffing glue again
Stupendo
The low register feels and sounds better on a C foot. Playing the low B is the only real reason to have the B foot :-) Bs are so rare anyway that it's really just easier to use the C and enjoy not worrying about the extra key.
crogersrx is indeed correct about the B natural, though there IS an extention to allow a B-flat.
Yes, flute duets give a greatly animated voicing and color tone. As with much of Bach's music, the flutes conjure up courtly dance movements releasing the stiff tension of baroque performance.
C foots!
Rampal preferred the c foot, he was not a fan of the low b note.
OMG! Doppler and Rampal T_T
Me and friend play this! Its so awesome xD
Your English atrocious..it's " a friend and I"
@@sgsmozart Your English is* atrocious. You forgot your verb... :/ I would recommend you read the book: Introducing English Grammar by Burridge
@@Enidan453 Yes. Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
you're so lucky!
Thank you so much for sharing this with the world :D It makes me happy to see such masters at work. Just think how blessed we'd be to have videos of, say, Beethoven??
@houtblazer voçê teria as partes desse duo sou flautista e gostei mesmoo
dopplerisgut, I love you for this. Where on earth did you find it?
Two masters but Rampal must have set the tempo because of the extreme speed. I have heard him ' live" about 6 or 7 times and always the tempos are just to fast.AT this rate, musicality goes out the door.
Just after the 5:00 mark, Rampal says something about it being Hungarian music, if that's the spot you mean.
@dasteufelhund yes, and he is a little more lyrical
Low B's have been around longer than many think. Simple system flutes of the 19th c. had low Bs. They're not that new, really. Doppler's flute(s) may have even had a B but of course C major and A minor wouldn't call for for that note much anyway.
@korearox92 I'd have to say that you are ignorant for calling someone else's teacher a moron. Though, your sentiment is correct. It would cause problems. Band directors who aren't flutists don't know everything about the flute. Doesn't make them morons. Teachers work their butts off. and chriswtburke, Rampal's flute is all gold...quite heavy compared to the nickel flutes that band kids play...your shoulder would just about fall off if you played "Parallel" for very long ;-)
referring to the "from another jb" comment...
Mid-1970s.
who is the pianist?
Wasn't shown.....
im assuming this might be jeanne baxtresser? haha
I think you mean, "why don't their flutes have Low B keys?" There's no low B-flat.
Actually, Parmenon has made a flute that is capable of going down to a low A.
Your negative comments needless in this case. What have you done to contribute to the legacy of flute music. Don't be spiteful!!
Your opinions and observations are just that.
It's rushed and not very musical in my opinion. Have to pay respect to Rampal for what he did in the flute world, but my general opinion of much of his recordings is that he plays too fast and ignores the music, just likes to wham out notes as fast as possible and as hard as possible. Now, if I really was going to "Compare" them, like Cavett is joking at....I'd say that Julie wins hands down. His style was always exquisitely musical and delicate in all the recordings of his I have studied.
I'm a Baker student but have to admit that Rampal was vastly superior.
yeah, your flute should never be parallel to the ground. Its a very unnatural position to play in and causes a lot of unnecessary tension. Only reason why they push to play that way is b/c of the visual aspects in marching band. Its so stupid and impractical, and causes a lot of bad habits in students..
In the late 90’s I gave a series of Alexander Technique sessions to members of the band of the Coldstream Guards.
One of the trombonists found it particularly difficult to maintain the slide parallel to the ground when marching. It forced the head back and contradicted Alexander’s early discovery ( and what he called a keystone to his Technique, that of “inhibition“ ) of preventing the pulling back of the head by tension in the neck.
The trombone player found he couldn’t tolerate this any more and left.