Antonio Vivaldi: Recorder Concerto RV 443 / Maurice Steger, Cappella Gabetta

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741): Recorder Concerto in C Major, RV 443 (1728-29)

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Cappella Gabetta / Andrés Gabetta, Violin and Leader / Maurice Steger, Recorder

1. [Allegro] (0:11)
2. Largo (3:43)
3. Allegro molto (8:42)

Recorded live at Classiques! in Riehen

[sototo]

When u max out the default beginner weapon in a game

[sandyvallati]

I just showed this to my 11 year old that prefers to play he recorder instead of his clarinet. When the recorder came in his jaw dropped and there was joy and excitement in his eyes. "That's a recorder?!" I recently got him recorder sheet music. Maybe he has a future playing recorder too.

[corvus]

If Maurice Steger is reading this, I wanted him to know: if I had never seen this video, I would not have picked up the recorder. I haven't done anything musical since childhood. I've been enjoying playing immensely.

[tichu]

Teacher: "the recorder is a stepping stone to other instruments"
This guy: "that means less competition for me!"

[papphase]

The first violinist, the Cellist and the recorder guy are having so much fun

[timntanna]

i actually got recorder in fourth grade a year ago and i got black belt and now, in fifth grade, i am using a tenor recorder and im pretty good at it!

[mechthildschaber]

Jedes Mal, wenn ich dieses Video ansehe, erfreue ich mich an der Virtuosität und enormen Spielfreude! Unglaublich, wie diese kleine Flöte die Musik Vivaldis zum Glänzen und Strahlen bringt. Im Largo sind es die grossen Spielbögen, die direkt vom Himmel herab schweben ....einfach zauberhaft.

[lucialp]

I believe he played it a bit tongue-in-cheek, i.e. with slight irony. Watch his smile at the end of the staccati after the first movement. Flawless or not, he knows what he's doing!

[phminiaturas]

This is surely a Recorder Grand Master.

I bet this man's super lungs can defeat coronavirus on their own.

[TheResidentPsycho]

I scrolled down to look for sacrilegious comments and I wasn't disappointed.

[maxbui]

Elementary school didn’t teach us this

[fourierrocket]

All of the rats in my neighborhood have just jumped into the river.

[starckwest]

I really liked the development of the sound, the meaning of the phrasing, the elegance of the detachments and this hidden humility in the service of the music

[shep]

Kids in band class: The recorder isn't an instrument, it's just a cheap piece of plastic
YouTube: **video intensifies**

[EduardoRohdeEras]

He's a monster... One of the best musicians I have ever seen!

[roylee]

I don't know why but twoset brought me here.
Since saw the video about recorder vs violin, then I search recorder, want to appreciate any classic works.

[diegojimenezjimenez]

Really outstanding performer...I enjoy a lot not only his divine sound but also how he moves and expresses with his body and face. Terrific!!!

[gregm]

This is what cocaine looks like under a microscope.

[s.wharton]

Awesome! To show the world that the recorder can be a respectable instrument in the right hands. The way all these musicians play together is perfection. So fun!

[unpodimusica]

The first and third movements are played with a lot of energy, great dynamics and verve, even if admittedly a little too fast for my taste. But who's to say how Vivaldi wanted it played? The minute a composer lays down his quill, it's down to the performer to interpret the work. The second movement is beautifully played with magnificent ornamentation.