Thank you, I am a teacher and youth orchestra conductor. Repairing instruments is just a lot side line.
@lyech777
28 күн бұрын
Seems to me you are a little more than a “violin repair guy” 😊 🫡
@ViolinRepairGuy
28 күн бұрын
Thank you
@michaelxavierlundy
4 ай бұрын
Years ago, I attended a performance of Phantom at the Majestic with a friend. We both knew someone who worked backstage on the show and got those nice plush seats up in the balcony box; we had a great view of the stage and orchestra. Since both my friend and I were musicians, it wasn't hard to notice when the actor who was playing the Phantom at the time got a little ahead of the orchestra - we both watched the conductor trying to get his attention, lol. The audience would have been unaware as it was subtle. It was cool to watch the conductor keep everything on track even with that small challenge. Even professionals have their off-days ;-)
@mortalclown3812
11 ай бұрын
Bravo! What a swell thing to pop up on my opera feed. ✨
@will-mm5bu
Жыл бұрын
very clear conducting, i’d love to know what this man’s doing now
@ViolinRepairGuy
Жыл бұрын
Hello, Thank you very much, The orchestra was sensational. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to conduct on Broadway. I am the Music Director of the Harford Youth Orchestra, in Harford County MD. www.harfordyouthorchestra.org/
@glagolitic
Жыл бұрын
Having heard many different performances of the Exit Music across the years, it never ceases to amaze me how different conductors interpret maybe one of the most familiar pieces in musical theatre. There are performances where it sounds scrappy and rushed, pretty workmanlike performances, and then there are performances like this... What can I say, but Bravo? You make it positively luxurious. You shape the piece so that yes, it's essentially a piece that says "OK, it's over, get out!" but also that recalls the opulent romanticism of the show. You're in control, not just beating time but shaping the performance. Elegant, warm reverie in these familar melodies. Just magnificent. In awe, and envy.
@ViolinRepairGuy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, it was. a thrill of a lifetime. The pit musicians were awesome! They have a great music director. Too bad it has closed.
@glagolitic
Жыл бұрын
@@ViolinRepairGuy It's running for a bit longer in London - albeit in a neutered, penny-pinching production with half the orchestra missing. :(
@ViolinRepairGuy
Жыл бұрын
@@glagolitic That's a shame what a great show
@davidleavitt835
4 ай бұрын
I wolf so love to do this, for almost any musical. Mazel Tov on getting the opportunity. @@ViolinRepairGuy
@davidleavitt835
Жыл бұрын
Amazing! So beautiful!
@ViolinRepairGuy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@florestorresbackstage9594
2 жыл бұрын
Bravooooo!!!
@ashmeesh
2 жыл бұрын
im crying. this is so amazing. i love the play out.
@ViolinRepairGuy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@muyyful
2 жыл бұрын
is amazing, congratulations.
@Jnsk1a2b3c
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!
@marcogiacomelli2190
3 жыл бұрын
I'd go to every show just to spend the whole time in the pit 🥰
@NickJay
3 жыл бұрын
Bravo, Sir. Great job! :)
@verawilliams1208
4 жыл бұрын
did anyone play an acoustic guitar in this orchestra? i think i almost heard it.
@ViolinRepairGuy
3 жыл бұрын
No but there’s 2 keyboard players. Could’ve been them
@verawilliams1208
3 жыл бұрын
@@ViolinRepairGuy Love it!
@adamdrummer1991
Жыл бұрын
There should’ve been an electric guitarist for the title song though
@dukeofrodtown1705
Жыл бұрын
@@adamdrummer1991 There is. It's pre-recorded. (Note that the first 20 measures of the overture are also pre-recorded exclusively, then the orchestra joins in).
@verawilliams1208
4 жыл бұрын
How many years have you been conduction shows?
@verawilliams1208
4 жыл бұрын
and this sounds nice. i'm not afraid of this at all, unlike the show itself.
@verawilliams1208
4 жыл бұрын
i know my reply is late. but congratulations. what was the whole thing the guy was telling the audience at the beginning of the video. i was cracking up at it. lol
@ViolinRepairGuy
3 жыл бұрын
The Phantom was talking about donating to Actors Equity program fighting AIDS and other issues. Also selling memorabilia. Great night
@helpstopanimalabuse8153
4 жыл бұрын
Don't know you but as a Pro muso this must have been a big night for you & ON BROADWAY.......CONGRATULATIONS
@ViolinRepairGuy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jessbrannon_actor
4 жыл бұрын
Such a great show to debut in
@musicallyliv8131
4 жыл бұрын
wow this awesome! your cues are so clean & clear, my goodness. i'm guessing that comes with experience but i can only dream of becoming that good at conducting (currently a music ed major!) I was a violist in my high school production of phantom, and finally saw the show on broadway after waiting 4 years, and got to talk with Mr. Lai after the show! however, it was quite embarrassing, i got so emotional that i could barely get any words out through my tears haha but he was so nice!
@ViolinRepairGuy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Aliencow22
5 жыл бұрын
Wow what a dream. I’ve always wanted to play in a pit orchestra. Sounds great!
@ViolinRepairGuy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@krzysztofgantner530
5 жыл бұрын
fantastic!
@Shroder98
5 жыл бұрын
Literally got chills!! Amazing job, man!! 😁🤘🏼
@ViolinRepairGuy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@joshuanesbit
5 жыл бұрын
great job!
@ilsemartinez9866
5 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! Wow
@therealsuyat
5 жыл бұрын
What an amazing feeling this must have been for you, congratulations!
@ViolinRepairGuy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@leefriedman2274
5 жыл бұрын
are you a regular musician in the pit?
@ViolinRepairGuy
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, No, I am an instrumental music teacher and conductor. This was a 60th birthday present. It was a premium for a donation to Actors Equity's against AIDS fund. It was a blast.
@leefriedman2274
5 жыл бұрын
@@ViolinRepairGuy I can tell it was a blast. I would love to do that kind of stuff. I am a violist.
@disneydanny2
6 жыл бұрын
i'm guessing like all the others who came before you, you didn't have the luxury of having the sheet music in front of you?
@ViolinRepairGuy
6 жыл бұрын
Danny Eyheralde I had a lead sheet and a good recording. I had most of the cues and tempo changes memorized so I could enjoy the moment. The orchestra was fabulous and their music director was great to work with.
@disneydanny2
5 жыл бұрын
@@ViolinRepairGuy any recollection on who the MD was at that performance? "Phantom" to my knowledge is the only show on broadway to have more than 1 full time music director , I think Broadway has 4 in addition to the assistant who plays keyboard.
@disneydanny2
5 жыл бұрын
@Jacob Reesorah ok. that makes sense since he's top-billed for that department.
@disneydanny2
5 жыл бұрын
@Jacob Reesorindeed I was lucky enough to chat a bit post-show with Kristen Blodgette back in 2010 )I had seats in row BB on the Friday before father's day. I had a great time that night. years later I discovered this: kzitem.info/news/bejne/kaetxaN8oKeSmo4
@disneydanny2
5 жыл бұрын
@Jacob Reesoroh wow I didn't know she went that far back witrh the show (I know when it came to Broadway in '88 she started with that production as a Keyboardist and associte MD.
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