This is without a doubt one of the most interesting and different pieces I’ve listen to in quite a while and I mean that in a very good way. I’ve come to really believe Frankfurt radio Symphony is truly one of the greatest on earth
Without a doubt this Frankfurt orchestra is one of the finest orchetras in Europe if not the world. Martinu is a genius and a leading figure in 20th Century music. He is very underated and is not heard as often as he should be in our concert halls.
Martinu's first symphonic effort was a great one, with his distinctive energy, rhythmic construction and orchestration fully in evidence. His music has a wonderful flow, with motifs that bloom into gorgeous melodies. The orchestra's crisp precision is awesome, especially in the electrifying second movement, when the trumpet solo gradually emerges from the homogenous texture (from 11:09). And I love this symphony's joyful conclusion!
Wow! A brilliant comment Mr Woodall. You're absolutely correct on all your audio observations. May I just add that the rhythmic element of Martinu's writing is quite outstanding, and so important in achieving his unique style.
Outstanding! Overall. the Martinu's symphonic cycle is unjustly neglected and this beautiful performance, splendidly recorded, is a truly confirmation! I hope to see all the other symphonies performed with such conductor, in the next future!
Serge Koussevitzky commissioned a large scale work in memory of his wife Natalie and as Martinu already wanted to write a Symphony for him and the Boston Symphony, the first was born. It was premiered on 13 November 1942 in Boston. (Interesting detail: first movement was written in Jamaica; 2nd and 3rd in Vermont and the Final in Massachusetts)
Fantastic performance of this outstanding symphony. Fantastic audience too... I heard not a single cough. They were totally engrossed in this masterpiece.
I love this symphony. I first heard it after I bought it on a Naxos CD in the late 90s. It's funny how the first version you hear is the benchmark for other interpretations you hear. This is phrased more quickly than the Arthur Fagen/Ukraine National Orchestra one. Great to hear and to see performed, though.
Didn’t know the young buck Estrada, born 1977, had done a Martinů. But just look at his body’s kinematics at the rush of strings which introduce the first movement and then throughout. With Heydrich and the Nazis at Lidice off the scene, still this muse is guaranteed to make the listener cry. Thanks for the post.
Just a comment on the audience: they are listening and not on the phone or yakking to their neighbor, the way it is here in America. Wish it were more like that here.
Wonderful performance. Have known and loved the Martinu symphonies since the 1980s, but haven't heard this symphony for quite some time. I am amazed at the length and quality of the wind solos. 28:40 is always a heart-breaking moment - a breath of fresh air from the Bohemian countryside??
This is a fine performance of one of the great post-Brahms Symphonies. Still there are layers of expression more prominent in Vaclav Neumanns classical interpretation, particularly in the slow movement
I think he is dancing too much and tends to be too fast in too many places. At the same time, his commitment to the composer is evident and his grasp of the work and its sonorities is truly excellent. His interpretation nicely complements my reference recording, which still is the 1970s Václav Neumann with Czech Phil on Supraphon.
I really enjoyed this work. Along with Janacek it reinforces concrete examples of 20th Century Czech musical characteristics. Splendid. My only critique is the orchestration of the 1st movement, very heavy on doubling. I see the pianist playing but can’t hear it. Otherwise a really marvelous piece.
Because it's Pittsburgh. Maybe funding issues and thus the orchestra will play safer in its repetoire, Hrh will have generous state funding. Go Steelers.
I share with you your impression of kindred qualities in both composers and certainly the appreciation for their highest rank. Yet, beside the elated spiralling upwards of melodies towards joy and choral effects in orchestra writing they have in common- there are stark differences: Martin’s rhythms are quite different, less mercurial than Martinu’s, and Martinu’s harmonic writing has a generally modal and chromatic flavour whereas Frank Martin regularly ventures into a form of tonal-chromatic twelve-tone writing. There is something Haydn-esque in Martinu, whereas Martin’s idol was Bach.
one of his better symphonies...along with #6. The perhaps overly-prolific Martinu wrote hundreds of compositions, in every "classical" form - chamber, vocal, solo keyboard, orchestral, concerto - and I know less than 10%. So far, 4 absolute masterpieces detected: the 3 Fresques, the 2-movement Fantasy for solo piano, Piano Cto #5, and Piano Trio #3.
Excellent performance, amazingly vigorous conducting, but a serious flaw in the first movement at 6:07 609 where the oboeist misses his first three notes.
@@bartjebartmans Or because he has performed the piece??? Someone who doesn't know the piece doesn't catch this but it changes the experience because missing notes mean lessened impact (unless the notes were unnecessary...)
2:20 is absolutely haunting. This piece is so underrated
This is without a doubt one of the most interesting and different pieces I’ve listen to in quite a while and I mean that in a very good way. I’ve come to really believe Frankfurt radio Symphony is truly one of the greatest on earth
Without a doubt this Frankfurt orchestra is one of the finest orchetras in Europe if not the world. Martinu is a genius and a leading figure in 20th Century music. He is very underated and is not heard as often as he should be in our concert halls.
Martinů's music deserve greater recognition.
He was a prolific and very talented composer.
Thankfully, his star appears to be rising lately.
Martinu's first symphonic effort was a great one, with his distinctive energy, rhythmic construction and orchestration fully in evidence. His music has a wonderful flow, with motifs that bloom into gorgeous melodies. The orchestra's crisp precision is awesome, especially in the electrifying second movement, when the trumpet solo gradually emerges from the homogenous texture (from 11:09). And I love this symphony's joyful conclusion!
Wow! A brilliant comment Mr Woodall. You're absolutely correct on all your audio observations. May I just add that the rhythmic element of Martinu's writing is quite outstanding, and so important in achieving his unique style.
I am sure Martinů would like to see his wonderful first symphony to be performed and conducted like this! Superb!
Outstanding! Overall. the Martinu's symphonic cycle is unjustly neglected and this beautiful performance, splendidly recorded, is a truly confirmation! I hope to see all the other symphonies performed with such conductor, in the next future!
His opening phrases almost seem to mimic tuning up in more than few of his works. And then there is that mystical mother chord too.
Forgot to mention his delightful sense of playfulness.
The conductor is brilliant! As is the orchestra.
Tschechisch: Díky, krajane! Taková dechberoucí nádhera!!
Excellent performance, bringing out many details that sometimes get brushed over. Martinů’s sound is unique.
Love Martinu's tonal textures . . . beautiful, even stunning!
Serge Koussevitzky commissioned a large scale work in memory of his wife Natalie and as Martinu already wanted to write a Symphony for him and the Boston Symphony, the first was born. It was premiered on 13 November 1942 in Boston. (Interesting detail: first movement was written in Jamaica; 2nd and 3rd in Vermont and the Final in Massachusetts)
New favorite symphony, with my favorite conductor!
MILUJU Bohuslava Martinů, můj nejoblíbenější skladatel ❤❤❤
...dieser unglaubliche heranwirbelnde Anfang..schon allein der ist ein Opus Magnum für mich.. eine so tolle Sinfonie!
What a stunning performance of this most wonderful symphony!! Love Martinu. Love the FRS. Love Andres Orozco-Estrada!!!
Magnifique interprétation de toute cette belle Symphonie; le Scherzo est un tourbillon vertigineux, bravo à tous !
It is evident that Andres Orozco-Estrada is a brilliant conductor. He brings out the best in the orchestra.
Was für eine farbenprächtige Leistung dieses farbenprächtigen Meisterwerks!
A fascinating performance of this masterwork! Well done!!
Fantastic performance of this outstanding symphony. Fantastic audience too... I heard not a single cough. They were totally engrossed in this masterpiece.
I love this symphony. I first heard it after I bought it on a Naxos CD in the late 90s. It's funny how the first version you hear is the benchmark for other interpretations you hear. This is phrased more quickly than the Arthur Fagen/Ukraine National Orchestra one. Great to hear and to see performed, though.
Didn’t know the young buck Estrada, born 1977, had done a Martinů. But just look at his body’s kinematics at the rush of strings which introduce the first movement and then throughout. With Heydrich and the Nazis at Lidice off the scene, still this muse is guaranteed to make the listener cry. Thanks for the post.
Magnifique interprétation de cette Symphonie si difficile... Bravo pour le Scherzo !
gracias por darme la posibilidad de descubrir este autor y como siempre este director y esta orquesta se lucen
Ich muss wirklich sagen, toller TH-cam channel. Nicht nur wegen des Orchesters, auch wegen der super Auswahl an Stücken.
Just a comment on the audience: they are listening and not on the phone or yakking to their neighbor, the way it is here in America. Wish it were more like that here.
Wonderful performance. Have known and loved the Martinu symphonies since the 1980s, but haven't heard this symphony for quite some time. I am amazed at the length and quality of the wind solos. 28:40 is always a heart-breaking moment - a breath of fresh air from the Bohemian countryside??
There is a moment similar to 28:40 in the Memorial to Lidice, composed within a year of this.
A masterpiece.
This is a fine performance of one of the great post-Brahms Symphonies. Still there are layers of expression more prominent in Vaclav Neumanns classical interpretation, particularly in the slow movement
Naprosto skvělé!
Interessant sinfonie... Ich mag Martinu.
Great Composer ! Tour de fource 💪👂.
excellent with a dancing conductor.
I think he is dancing too much and tends to be too fast in too many places. At the same time, his commitment to the composer is evident and his grasp of the work and its sonorities is truly excellent. His interpretation nicely complements my reference recording, which still is the 1970s Václav Neumann with Czech Phil on Supraphon.
I really enjoyed this work. Along with Janacek it reinforces concrete examples of 20th Century Czech musical characteristics. Splendid. My only critique is the orchestration of the 1st movement, very heavy on doubling. I see the pianist playing but can’t hear it. Otherwise a really marvelous piece.
Contrariwise, i can definitely hear the piano, but have a hard time seeing where it is placed on stage...^^
Why can't we get repertoire like this here in Pittsburgh?
Because it's Pittsburgh. Maybe funding issues and thus the orchestra will play safer in its repetoire, Hrh will have generous state funding. Go Steelers.
This was worth of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wonderful haunting drama! 👏👍
Does any piece have a more arresting beginning than this? Fanatastic.
Beautiful BRAVO BRAVO
One of the magic Notes are a few Frank Martin remote "spiritu"...both genius for me.
Wunderbar
I share with you your impression of kindred qualities in both composers and certainly the appreciation for their highest rank. Yet, beside the elated spiralling upwards of melodies towards joy and choral effects in orchestra writing they have in common- there are stark differences: Martin’s rhythms are quite different, less mercurial than Martinu’s, and Martinu’s harmonic writing has a generally modal and chromatic flavour whereas Frank Martin regularly ventures into a form of tonal-chromatic twelve-tone writing. There is something Haydn-esque in Martinu, whereas Martin’s idol was Bach.
The harp should not be placed by the piano, it should be at the back of the first violins!
Ho appena finito di ascoltare il concerto per viola e orchestra. Non sembra neanche lo stesso compositore. Questa sinfonia e' bellissima!
one of his better symphonies...along with #6. The perhaps overly-prolific Martinu wrote hundreds of compositions, in every "classical" form - chamber, vocal, solo keyboard, orchestral, concerto - and I know less than 10%. So far, 4 absolute masterpieces detected: the 3 Fresques, the 2-movement Fantasy for solo piano, Piano Cto #5, and Piano Trio #3.
I want 32:08 to 32:26 to be my ring tone for awhile...
nice
Anima vibrante nel respiro profondo della natura boema. Grande emozione, grande direzione d'orchestra. 37:20 t
Excellent performance, amazingly vigorous conducting, but a serious flaw in the first movement at 6:07 609 where the oboeist misses his first three notes.
You mean the first clarinet, don't you ?
Robert Muehlmann You never knew that if you weren't reading along. So, who cares.
@@bartjebartmans Or because he has performed the piece??? Someone who doesn't know the piece doesn't catch this but it changes the experience because missing notes mean lessened impact (unless the notes were unnecessary...)
@@Iloerk you get a lot out of that one comment. Assumptions.
35:58 celebration
Doesn't 15:12 sound very similar to Smetana's Ma vlast?
Превосходный оркестр!
Благодарю за концерт!
К сожалению совершенно безграмотный; по моему очень шумная симфония.
It's real masterpiece than his later symphonies.
Auftritt.
Now play some Nicolai Berezowsky!
It cannot see folks in the orchestra looking at the conductor....
A curious observation.
Getting distracted by the conductor dancing....
We are moved in different ways.
Qu'est-ce que cette veste sinistre de rabbin ? Les chefs d'orchestre n'ont pas de goût.
A masterpiece.
Getting distracted by the conductor dancing....