Only fitting for an American orchestra to honor the late Queen. The day after 9/11, she honored the US and the American lives lost in the World Trade Center attacks by playing the U.S. national anthem at her public appearance. Class act m’am. You were truly a wonderful leader.
@@mn-nf3dd Me too. It was an unprecedented act of kindness by Queen Elizabeth. And she had no idea how much our nation needed that act of kindness. Well done M’am and thank you. ❤️
Noble Queen, yet The "Defender of the Faith" was - and is - silent, when Christians are arrested for preaching the Bible in the UK (Pastor John Sherwood, 71, London), under Pride ideology by the Pride Police. No matter, this world shall pass. 2. TIMOTHY 3: "12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."
Her way of life is nothing you’d ever be able to experience. I think you mean she represented a time of history commonly thought to be a time of greater civility and “class.”
I still can't get my head round the fact there is no more Queen Elizabeth II in our midst. A constant and a ubiquitous presence my whole life. Such a huge loss 🌹
Yes. I'm over 40 years old and I've never known anything except "the Queen". It will take some time to really realize that there is no more "Queen Elizabeth".
I forget for a while, then suddenly remember and get a bit teary eyed again. She pretty much gave her whole life to this country, never stopped, right to the end.
I'm right there with you, as my whole family for hundreds of years and of Royal decent back into the 800's, where British, Scottish, Canadian. Nothing saddens me more these past few months than Her Majesty's Passing. I hope Nothing but the Best for His Majesty, King Charles lll.
I'm nearly 50 and it took me half an hour of listening to Andrew marr on LBC to adjust to the fact that she was gone. Thank God I went on holiday 2 days later and missed the collective meltdown of a "nation in mourning".
Can we take a moment to acknowledge the fact the orchestra played the anthem perfectly and with no prior warning or practice. And it wasn't even their anthem. Bravo. Absolutely beautiful.
I was eight years old. My school was in a large old mansion and our classroom was up on the top, attic floor. I think we had been in class for only a short time after our morning break. Suddenly, we heard heavy footsteps and laboured breathing coming up the steep stairs to our class-room. The door burst open and a distraught Mrs Wass, our elderly and ample “housekeeper”, came in weeping and gasping. She pretty much collapsed into the seat that Miss Greaves (I worshipped Miss Greaves) offered her and finally blurted out, “Oh, Miss, oh, Miss. God save us. The poor King is dead.” She then burst out sobbing, couldn’t catch her breath and had to be revived with the “smelling salts” that Miss Greaves produced from her bag. Yeah! I know. Different times, eh? Needless to say, this had thoroughly captured the whole class’s attention and, after Mrs Wass had been comforted, soothed and accompanied downstairs, Miss Greaves told us all about the Royal Family and our new Queen. Then word came that we were being sent home early. I felt “ever so” grown up, buying the early edition of the evening paper instead of my tuppence worth of sweets. Mum hadn’t heard and when she, too, burst into tears I was totally non-plussed. George VI had only reigned for seventeen years but his steadfastness during the war had earned him the love and respect of my parent’s generation. He taught his daughter well and she inherited his strength of character and sense of duty. Farewell, Queen of all our lifetimes. If all you had ever achieved was to represent a personification of your realm - our nation - then your quiet purpose, modest demeanour, honest commitment and senses of both duty and humour are characteristics any nation would surely be proud to claim.
To QED-- Thank you for this poignant tribute and glimpse into a different time, indeed. So much is lost today on a wide scale-- duty, devotion, honour, grace, selflessness-- which this woman represented to many people of many countries. Thank you 🇬🇧
I keep stumbling across tributes to her late Majesty. Each time I think the poignancy of the tribute can’t be beaten. Now I’ve seen this and found myself moved to tears. I’m not an expert in classical music by any means. I like what I like and I can recognise certain pieces. I love Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Nimrod in particular is a real favourite, so powerful, so stirring, so deeply moving. I can’t think of anything better to have caught the mood on that evening and the orchestra played it beautifully. However, the other thing I found moving was the silence after the music died away. I’d expected tumultuous applause, but just for a moment there was nothing, as if, just for a moment, the audience were lost in the music, or, possibly, their own memories of lost loved ones. My warmest congratulations to all involved in such a wonderful tribute.
Altough certain people does not like sad music, I think that sad music, and funeral music, can be so incredibily beautiful and likeable. A particular handful of songs come to mind, the ones played here, Lacrimosa from Mozart, and also his own personal whole requiem, Ich hatt einen kameraden (I once had a comrade) a German army song from the XIX century and the national anthems of both the USSR and Czechoslovakia when played in what I call their "funeral versions" (that is, playing them slower than usually and with all the sirens, horns, or when they still existed, steam trains sounding at full in any public places).
I shall, for such reasons, continue play the old, slow hymns on the pipe organ for funerals, which are rare these days. Tears are a language that God understands.
That seriously has to be the most dignified act of grief andrespect ever witnessed,the emotional support to the Royal family and the Nation surpasses all other acts. No cheering nothing but unified silence from every part of the Hall. Thankyou.
You can say what you like about Britain, but when it comes down to it, we know how to do things properly. And props to the Philadelphia Symphony which played magnificently....
I remember seeing footage outside of Buckingham Palace playing Our Anthem right after 9/11 as a tribute. It was truly touching. I don’t think we ever forgot y’all’s generosity so we can return the honor. Colonists/Yanks we are all connected. I have always admired the Queen from afar and enjoyed her humor during video clips. Wish you all the best from the US. ❤
Americas way worse than Britain school shooting at least every week you lot care more about your right to carry guns than the children who have to suffer
As a professional musician applause is a wonderful acknowledgment, however there are those moments when the last note lifts into the air, it floats there and if the job has been done just right that silence is golden, hearts are full and the rich beauty of the music lives.
Sir Edward Elgar’s Nimrod Variations - so very fitting, and I believe it was one of Her Majesty’s favourites. Always played on Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph. Elizabeth II - Requiescat in pace. PS: Thanks for posting this. It could only happen in Britain, and at the Proms, no less. ❤️🇨🇦
Of all the pieces of classical music I have heard this is my absolute personal favourite and epitomises of all the very best of this country because it stirs something deep inside that feels very patriotic and actually brings a tear to my eye.
Norma, Ditto. You may now appreciate (and perhaps understand?) why we are Constitutional Monarchy, as I can't think of a living Politician we have that could command that respect. The Queen is Dead, Long live the King and within a very few days everything about the Legal/Constitutional handover had been completed, smoothly and peacefully, with a support for King Charles III (and particularly Queen Consort Camilla) that they could have only dreamt about. We are very lucky.
The most moving tribute to HM The Queen I have seen to date performed to perfection with a solemn, respectful audience. THIS is how it’s done, World. An American with London roots. God Save the Queen. Long Live King Charles III. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
That rendition of God Save the King and Elgar's Nimrod and the total silence after the announcement of the Queen's death was so touchingly beautiful. It never fails to be so eloquent and emotional. Great job the Yanks. Just spectacular. Really pulled at the heartstrings. Thank you.
The Queen broke a longstanding tradition to play the Star Spangled Banner outside Buckingham palace because of 9/11. So I consider this a return gesture to play our national anthem back for the Queen. Thank you USA. Did it justice too I must add.
American here, don’t believe in monarchy, but Queen Elizabeth II, with the extraordinary example of her father King George VI (one of The Britain’s greatest monarchs IMO) learned sacrifice and steadfastness in duty. During Britain’s darkest hour, she served her country with her sleeves rolled up, not stinting to take on a vital, unglamorous, challenging task. She was no nonsense, with grace and dignity. I very much doubt we will see her like again. God rest her soul.
Me too, and I'm not a Royalist. But she was there my whole life. It's impossible not to feel a loss, and a nostalgia for all that's passed in those years, personally and collectively.
Never again will the world see a Head of State, King or Queen or President as well admired, respected and loved as her late Majesty was. R.I.P. Your Majesty 😢
I'll still be crying in 20 years time. I don't think this grief will EVER end. Come back Your majesty. Come back, don't leave us!!!!! Gone many many years too soon!! This world is so cruel.
The playing of the National Anthem was just lovely (I'm used to hearing it played by bands, not orchestras), but the Elgar about broke me. So touching. And the audience keeping a fullness of silence - also special.
I live in Philadelphia & grew up with the Philadelphia Orchestra. They have a very unique sound - especially the strings where you feel like you’re being enveloped in velvet. I hope the PO’s rendition of the National Anthem & Elgar’s Nimrod brought you some solace & comfort. Knowing that “my hometown orchestra” was there to present this performance to the people of the UK pleases me to no end.
@@Hardia882 It was so touching to me that one of our American orchestras was scheduled to play that concert. IMO, it was the perfect heartfelt tribute to Her Majesty from the USA. I see, from the original schedule, the orchestra was prepared for a completely different program. I'm sure, as professionals, Nimrod was in their repertoire. At the same time, the eyes and ears of the world were on them for that impromptu tribute. Well done! How interesting, as well, that it was the Proms night #70 - the Queen's anniversary year.
Thank you for making the interesting correlation between Prom 70 & the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. I totally missed that one. Indeed, Elgar’s Enigma Variations (including #9 - “Nimrod”) are no stranger to the Philadelphia Orchestra. In fact, it was part of the last program the PO played to a live audience before everything ground to a halt because of covid. I was in that audience & as usual, the tears were running down my face at Nimrod. I wasn’t the only one. That work evokes a very deep response from many.
Nimrod was one of the pieces played on the day of Elizabeth II's coronation. It was also Prince Philip's favorite classical piece, which he requested to play at his funeral. Nimrod is one of those pieces of music that can pull a tear from the hardest and driest of stones. There are rare moments in the world of music, where pieces like these are composed that transcend taste or preference and are elevated to an almost universal level of appreciation as master pieces in their own right. They become, immaculate. Beautiful tribute
I think it is also widely claimed that the real "enigma", the hidden theme that Elgar's variations were based on, is God Save The King/Queen theme. So performing two pieces back to back has a special meaning.
I was there in the second row of the left-hand choir stalls. It was absolutely the most touching and emotional performances I have heard and an incredible tribute. Thank you for sharing this recording.
This is the most poignant performance of Elgar’s Nimrod that I’ve ever heard. I wish I could have heard it performed in person. A beautiful tribute to her majesty the Queen. I still can’t believe that she’s gone.😢
My tears are streaming at the beautiful poignancy of such a blessed moment. Thankyou for posting this awesome tribute. 🌹🙏 RIP Your Majesty. God save the King 🇭🇲
I just stumbled across this. I'm wiping away tears. She was an example to all of us of a remarkable life of service. May God grant her entrance into the land of life and love where there is no sickness sorrow or sighs May her memory be Eternal
Thanks for sharing this. This the Best Nimrod we are EVER going to hear. Each note played is being pulled emotionally out of this performance. You can hear it……May God Bless Good Queen Elizabeth .
I agree. I’ve heard Elgar’s Enigma Variation #9 (Nimrod) many times performed by many different orchestras who plow thru it at too fast a speed. This rendition was exquisite.
You British people have always filled me with admiration and this time you don't dissapoint is all. I'm fr South America and very moved by this, love your Queen as you do. Love and blessings ❤️ 😔❤️❤️❤️❤️💪💪🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧💪💪💪
I'm English she was my Queen.. "The Boss." I'm always pleasantly surprised and amazed that she touched so many people around the World. Thank you for you kind and respectful comment. We appreciate it. Long live King Charles III.
“ I have in sincerity pledged myself to your service, as so many of you are pledged to mine. Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust. In this resolve I have my husband to support me. He shares all my ideals and all my affection for you.” …Her Royal Majesty Elizabeth ll
Yes, and shes probably going to be your second off last HOS living abroad in britain. When the ref happens and you've voted to elect your own, you can have paul hogan or john farnham or anne charleston........ or maybe Natalie imbruglia.
BBC Proms bring in orchestras from all over the world. The Philadelphia Orchestra led by Yannick Nezet-Seguin was in London to perform an entirely different program at Proms 70. Instead, they played “God Save the King” & Elgar’s “Nimrod” out of respect for the passing of the Queen earlier in the day.
@@ehjo4904 Give it a rest. She was duty bound to affix her signature to all pieces of legislation. Or abdicate or request her government’s resignation. A particularly stupid comment even for an online troll.
Every time I think I'm getting used to losing my national Granny, something like this appears and I'm thrown straight back to that aweful week 😢 Beautiful tribute and thank you to the Royal Phil and the uploader
Every time my 2009 Woody mentions her hits me like i had just lost a real family member. I don’t know how my 2009 Woody will get over the grieving process but at this moment he seems to be coping okay. Bless him, Woody has been through hell this last 9 months
One of the first times god save the king was played so soon after the Queen’s death. The respect in that room is electric. The audience were on their feet before the conductor even began to speak. Very touching indeed. God save the King
If God doesn't want to save the king, perhaps the king could bribe God with some of those bags of cash his "charities" received from overseas middle eastern dictators.
Yet "The Defender of the Faith" was - and is- is silent, when Christians are arrested for preaching the Bible in the UK (Pastor John Sherwood, 71, London), Pride-ideology. No matter, this world shall pass. 2. TIMOTHY 3: "12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."
I can remember Woody.EXE blasting God save the Queen on full volume in my room and I stared at him for a minute thinking “you did not do that!” Then he looked st me and said “this for you my amazing Queen” to think I was a grieving Queen consort back then
A month later and I stumbled upon this and have cried my eyes out. The grief and disbelief of those in the Albert Hall is palpable , even through a recording. I think it has to have been the most moving rendition of Nimrod I have ever heard in my 66 years of life and the effect as the music faded away and the Albert Hall was left silent is something I have never before witnessed - no one coughed, there was no rustling. It was as if no one breathed. A very moving tribute 💔
@@pablohanc because you keep popping up to be deliberately difficult, or obtuse. You are clearly either a hater of of UK, or just a troll. Kindly leave us to remember our Queen in peace.
@@TheTraveller20081 so I express my deepest sympathies, and ask if they were close (as presumably they must be to elicit crying his eyes out a month after her death), and you take that as a sign of hatred of my own country or trolling. How bizarre?
I, too am an American, from Florida. It DID bring tears to my eyes. Not only that but I noticed how quiet and respectful the audience was. Why can't Americans behave likewise in our concerts? I have a daughter studying violin, and it takes literally YEARS of study to be able to be considered for a position in one of the best orchestras in the world.
Mary, we have an entirely different Culture, with a capital C, than that in the US. It's not any better, it's not any worse, it's just fundamentally different based in manners, and respect for those next to us that we don't know. You can't formally teach this, it's just there. A strength of America is that it has always been the place of the "individual", to achieve what they want, rather than in a Society where people have consideration for and awareness of others, like in car driving. With 65,000,000+ people living in a small island, of many races, of many religions, of many political opinions a high degree of tolerance is required otherwise we would live our lives in perpetual conflict and violence. Does that make sense???
Absolutely beautiful, and so fitting for honoring the Queen. Elgar's "Nimrod" was among the beautiful pieces of music we used at my father's funeral, and will always remind me of the peace and freedom we achieve as we transition from our earthly being into our true state of grace. God Bless the Queen, and God Save the King.
Still, "The Defender of the Faith" was - and is- silent, when Christians are arrested for preaching the Bible in the UK (Pastor John Sherwood, 71, London), Pride-ideology. No matter, this world shall pass. JOHN 8: 31 "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
@@soavemusica...you are correct. All Christians are required to speak up. Unfortunately so many who claim to be Christian aren't at all. I don't think I've ever heard the 'J' word pass the King's lips, except in official rhetoric. " I never knew you."
Will be a very different experience this year at the Cenotaph without Her Majesty’s presence. Nimrod is a lovely piece of music. Still can’t believe our Queen had gone.
It certainly will. It is hard to think of her gone even though we knew our dear Queen might not have many more years. HM King Charles has said how comforting it is to know how loved she was - and we feel "included" in that mourning somehow, as I see it.
I still can't believe it either, and I'm an American. Last night I watched a TV episode in which someone mentioned Her Majesty's government and tears came to my eyes. God save the King.
I was there! So pleased to find this. I was escorting two blind friends to the Prom. We learnt of the late Queen's death from members of the public while walking up Exhibition Road and, as I looked round, flags on buildings opposite were being lowered. So poignant. We carried on to the Albert Hall and were promoted to seats in the stalls for this special tribute.
I was working/staying on Her/His Majesty's Canadian Dockyard in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The call came on the radio "All stations, all stations, all stations. This is the King's Harbour Master. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has passed. All ships in His Majesty's Navy are ordered to lower their flags to half mast. King's Harbour Master out."
May I ask...who was the gentleman who walked out and announced the Queen's death? And maybe more to the point, why did the audience stand when he walked out?
@@michael3060scofield Sorry for the delay. I don't log on here very often. I don't know who he was I'm afraid but I would guess that he was on the staff of the Albert Hall. We stood because he announced the one minute silence, to be followed by the national anthem.
I was pulling into the car park at the metro centre when I heard Andrew Marrs pathetic meltdown on the radio when he announced the queens passing. I thought, this is huge, momentous, an event that will change the tv listings. I then thought, thank God I'm going on holiday on Saturday. I then got out of the car and went into the metro centre to buy a few things I needed for the holiday and was thankfully away whilst half the country went into orchestrated mass grief and the other half were forced to tolerate it.
I thought I'd shed all my tears for the late HRM Queen Elizabeth II and then listened to this and I sobbed again. Beautiful music for a remarkable person. Thankfully we were blessed with both.
@@jacquelineharrod6386 obsession? Ive asked a few times (maybe 3 or 4 times), and i haven't asked since someone replied that yes, they got refunds. Is that what you class as an obsession? Perhaps you need a copy of the OED?
From the Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪 I stand with deep affection for the Royal family but more so her majesty the Queen, Her legacy will forever fill all our hearts and minds with joy and bitter sweet tears now she gone to her rest ,this piece fits perfectly into all things beautiful God bless the King and Queen consort
I was on my eighth day of my Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain when someone mentioned it at dinner time ... as a Canadian, I felt an immediate sense of loss which has not yet subsided. Rest in eternal peace, Your Majesty🙏💖🙏
Moved to tears. Best tribute I've heard. Both the orchestra and the respect of the audiance was commendable. Rest in peace Your Majesty and memory internal. God save The King
@@pablohanc A crass and ignorant comment! This was NOT a planned tribute concert but an announcment and CANCELLATION at the very beginning of what was a planned event, upon hearing of the death of Queen Elizabeth.
Nimrod , the last movement in Elgar's Enigma Variations. A fitting musical tribute to a wonderful Lady , our Queen Elizabeth II ... Rest in peace Ma'am. Long live the King .
@@dehavillandcanadatwinotter9621 Nimrod... Elgar named all of his variations after friends & aquaintences . Nimrod has a biblical reference as the name of a great hunter favoured by God . His musical publisher's name was Jaeger which in German means hunter . Hence the piece was dedicated to him . Certainly not the derogatory meaning used in North America
When I heard her majesty had died, even as an American, I wept because I had always thought I would have the chance to visit England under her rule. She had been queen all my life and I couldn’t imagine Britain without her. Her grace and beauty was Britain for me. I am proud that this American audience showed her so much respect by how silent they were.
Their collective heart, so deeply moved, bade them not move to break the beautiful, laden silence. Then grateful for this most appropriate and powerful musical expression of their heavy hearts, they gently gave their applause of thanks. No, never before have i seen such a hall of heavy hearts, nor heard a more beautiful silence of thousands. It moved me to tears for the loss of so much in these dark days-- the world as we knew it, our lives before, the people no longer here. Thank you for posting. 👑✝️🕊️
How beautiful this is!! I'm still crying for the Queen even after almost a month and I'm not even British. There was only one Queen. God give her rest, peace, joy and eternal light!
@@pablohanc Of course I have heard of the RMS "Queen Elizabeth 2", known at the QE2 but never as QEII. In fact I was the manager of Cunard Line's retail office in Berkley Street, London in the 1970s., but I do not see the connection with her late Majesty's death currently under discussion. What I do see is someone determined to see his name on YT at every opportunity
@@Robob0027 so because it wasn't known as the QEII, you weren't able to make the leap that I may have been refering in a joking manner to the ship? When I wrote "decomishioned the QEII", did you think I was refering to a person? Really??? I don't believe that one little bit. I think you knew exactly what I was referring to.
I always hold onto the knowledge that no matter where you go in the World, most people are decent, law abiding, peaceful citizens. Philadelphia is no different & we know that. 🇺🇲🇬🇧
Politics is, by its essence, a divisive business and NOT helped in the least by the track records of the majority who have trod this path as an occupation, particularly at leadership level. Having a Head of State whose function is to be above politics and unite people of different social, political and religious backgrounds is a blessing, not just ours, but the Commonwealth Realms as well. If you watched the recent Coronation church service you would have seen the practical form of this in action.
You are little naive can't u read BBC on top. It is all propaganda. What special has she done lived off on poor British people and loot from colonized countries. I have zero respect or remorse for any of them.
The last thing I did before Covid lockdown was fly to Philadelphia to hear this orchestra perform the Enigma Variations. The first thing I did after travel restrictions were lifted was fly to London for a concert at the Albert Hall. Such a serendipitous performance and wonderful tribute to HRM. Thank you for sharing.
I am pleased - in a bitter-sweet way - to read comments such as yours. I feel like someone I know and loved has died, because we did _know_ our dear Queen and we loved her too. No matter that she didn't know us; we knew that were we fortunate enough to meet her, she would have been interested in us, because that's how she was. May she rest in peace.
@@sarac.3259 well in aa way we did know her she was the only queen to reign over us for most of our lives throughout the Commonwealth. And she did it with grace and dignity
I feel the same, miss her already, God bless her and I hope she is happy with her Prince Philip and all 30 of her Corgi’s…. A wonderful Queen never forgotten. Always in my heart ❤
@@pablohanc You make such stupid and hypocritical comments. I am sure you just do this to see your name "up in lights". If you do not know this expression just ask an native English speaker to explain.
One of the most captivating and special British moments I have ever witnessed. Thank you for capturing this in a most respectful and appropriate way. God Save The King.
Tears are running down my face as I listen to this beautiful piece of music. How befitting for our wonderful late Queen. I never expected to be so upset when she died, but I am. We were so fortunate to have such a loyal, dedicated Queen for 70 years. Long Live the King
I send my sincere condolences to you and your family. I understand your grief and pray that you have many wonderful and happy memories of your times together to be of comfort. With love, e.c.
A beautiful tribute to our wonderful Queen. She was a truly amazing lady and we will never see her like again. Rest In Peace Your Majesty and God Save The King. 😢💔👑
Respect and love to our beautiful Queen Elizabeth. Even now, only a few days from the coronation of her dear son, it breaks my heart that she is no longer with us, though her spirit lives on. She will never be forgotten. So deeply missed. ❤️🇦🇺
@@jeffreyweitzman6463 of course, jeffrey, not serious. But as i was presnt in london at ladi di`s funeral, the crowd was silencing and shutting up any dieffernt opinion...(quite a totalitarian trademark)
@@jeffreyweitzman6463 for very many people diana embodied all the problems of modern " royalty": privilegeded lifestile, unaccounted opinions, the play with the press, clothing, yachts, international playboys, endless hollydays...
So right....God did bless Her Majesty and blessed US when he sent her to be our sovereign. It is hard to imagine life without her since she has been the one constant ever present certainty for many of us. May she RIP.....God Save the King.
@@fcbanes what!!!!!...... when did that happen!! I'm never going to get over this. Damn the non existent man in the sky for taking her too soon. 96 was no age at all.
🇨🇦 In the 1970s an Americian School put on a concert at my High School. They choose to play, My Country Tis of Thee, same music as God Save the Queen. The whole school stood up and started singing, It was not as we expected the end of the concert. Just a bit of history, being shared.
Thank you for posting this. Incredibly moving to see/hear - more so to be there. Some years since I have been to the Proms. Beautiful. Interestingly, I went to the England v Germany match last Monday. One minute's silence for our wonderful Queen, may she rest in peace - you could have heard a pin drop. Was so impressed.
this is the 1st time i shed tears listening this sombre Nimrod piece. a very familiar sound the Queen knew so well during the Cenotaph.... befitting but sad farewell to HM Queen Elizabeth Regina II. i cried my eyesball out from Kuala Lumpur. Rest In Eternal Peace Lilibet
Only fitting for an American orchestra to honor the late Queen. The day after 9/11, she honored the US and the American lives lost in the World Trade Center attacks by playing the U.S. national anthem at her public appearance. Class act m’am. You were truly a wonderful leader.
On 9/11 what finally made me break down and sob was the national anthem played at Buckingham Palace. And I still tear up.
@@mn-nf3dd Me too. It was an unprecedented act of kindness by Queen Elizabeth. And she had no idea how much our nation needed that act of kindness. Well done M’am and thank you. ❤️
At least they already knew the song.
Respect for a remarkable woman who didn't lecture about one's duty - she practiced it for over 70 years. 🇬🇧
Well said Jill 🇬🇧
Indeed. Respect from 🇦🇺
Noble Queen, yet The "Defender of the Faith" was - and is - silent, when Christians are arrested for preaching the Bible in the UK (Pastor John Sherwood, 71, London), under Pride ideology by the Pride Police. No matter, this world shall pass. 2. TIMOTHY 3: "12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."
L queen good riddance
God bless her. 😪
Thank you England for reminding the world about Grace, Dignity and Class!
You're welcome!
UK
Thank you 🙏 god bless
Yes
Try UK.
Or to be precise The United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland. 🏴🏴🏴🇬🇧
She was more than a Queen. She represented a way of life - that we all know is being taken from us all, worldwide.
She was that Jennifer x
Spot on! It makes me so sad! We need to stand up, unite and fight before it's too late.
Her way of life is nothing you’d ever be able to experience. I think you mean she represented a time of history commonly thought to be a time of greater civility and “class.”
She was called THE Queen with good reason. 😢
I still can't get my head round the fact there is no more Queen Elizabeth II in our midst. A constant and a ubiquitous presence my whole life. Such a huge loss 🌹
Yes. I'm over 40 years old and I've never known anything except "the Queen". It will take some time to really realize that there is no more "Queen Elizabeth".
I forget for a while, then suddenly remember and get a bit teary eyed again. She pretty much gave her whole life to this country, never stopped, right to the end.
😥😫😭😭😭
I'm right there with you, as my whole family for hundreds of years and of Royal decent back into the 800's, where British, Scottish, Canadian.
Nothing saddens me more these past few months than Her Majesty's Passing. I hope Nothing but the Best for His Majesty, King Charles lll.
I'm nearly 50 and it took me half an hour of listening to Andrew marr on LBC to adjust to the fact that she was gone. Thank God I went on holiday 2 days later and missed the collective meltdown of a "nation in mourning".
Can we take a moment to acknowledge the fact the orchestra played the anthem perfectly and with no prior warning or practice. And it wasn't even their anthem. Bravo. Absolutely beautiful.
wow, you're right, i had no idea musicians could play music!!!
They were probably playing My Country Tis of Thee
Bravo unlike some they had respect for a monarch that wasn't theirs 👏 and our country tradition,
Pretty sure they know My Country Tis of Thee by heart…
You seriously believe the orchestra had never practised the pieces of music before???
I was eight years old. My school was in a large old mansion and our classroom was up on the top, attic floor. I think we had been in class for only a short time after our morning break. Suddenly, we heard heavy footsteps and laboured breathing coming up the steep stairs to our class-room. The door burst open and a distraught Mrs Wass, our elderly and ample “housekeeper”, came in weeping and gasping. She pretty much collapsed into the seat that Miss Greaves (I worshipped Miss Greaves) offered her and finally blurted out, “Oh, Miss, oh, Miss. God save us. The poor King is dead.”
She then burst out sobbing, couldn’t catch her breath and had to be revived with the “smelling salts” that Miss Greaves produced from her bag.
Yeah! I know. Different times, eh?
Needless to say, this had thoroughly captured the whole class’s attention and, after Mrs Wass had been comforted, soothed and accompanied downstairs, Miss Greaves told us all about the Royal Family and our new Queen. Then word came that we were being sent home early.
I felt “ever so” grown up, buying the early edition of the evening paper instead of my tuppence worth of sweets. Mum hadn’t heard and when she, too, burst into tears I was totally non-plussed.
George VI had only reigned for seventeen years but his steadfastness during the war had earned him the love and respect of my parent’s generation. He taught his daughter well and she inherited his strength of character and sense of duty.
Farewell, Queen of all our lifetimes. If all you had ever achieved was to represent a personification of your realm - our nation - then your quiet purpose, modest demeanour, honest commitment and senses of both duty and humour are characteristics any nation would surely be proud to claim.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience of that day 💐😘
Thank you for sharing this😥
Beautiful words
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing this story.
To QED-- Thank you for this poignant tribute and glimpse into a different time, indeed. So much is lost today on a wide scale-- duty, devotion, honour, grace, selflessness-- which this woman represented to many people of many countries. Thank you 🇬🇧
I keep stumbling across tributes to her late Majesty. Each time I think the poignancy of the tribute can’t be beaten. Now I’ve seen this and found myself moved to tears. I’m not an expert in classical music by any means. I like what I like and I can recognise certain pieces. I love Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Nimrod in particular is a real favourite, so powerful, so stirring, so deeply moving. I can’t think of anything better to have caught the mood on that evening and the orchestra played it beautifully. However, the other thing I found moving was the silence after the music died away. I’d expected tumultuous applause, but just for a moment there was nothing, as if, just for a moment, the audience were lost in the music, or, possibly, their own memories of lost loved ones. My warmest congratulations to all involved in such a wonderful tribute.
Altough certain people does not like sad music, I think that sad music, and funeral music, can be so incredibily beautiful and likeable. A particular handful of songs come to mind, the ones played here, Lacrimosa from Mozart, and also his own personal whole requiem, Ich hatt einen kameraden (I once had a comrade) a German army song from the XIX century and the national anthems of both the USSR and Czechoslovakia when played in what I call their "funeral versions" (that is, playing them slower than usually and with all the sirens, horns, or when they still existed, steam trains sounding at full in any public places).
I shall, for such reasons, continue play the old, slow hymns on the pipe organ for funerals, which are rare these days. Tears are a language that God understands.
My thoughts exactly Tracy ❤
@@accousticdecay 'Abide with me' has always been a favourite of mine for such occasions.
Nimrod certainly stirs emotions and losing Her Majesty was heart-breaking. I'm glad I found this tribute.
That seriously has to be the most dignified act of grief andrespect ever witnessed,the emotional support to the Royal family and the Nation surpasses all other acts. No cheering nothing but unified silence from every part of the Hall.
Thankyou.
People at their best. May we all aspire to that every day of our lives.
You can say what you like about Britain, but when it comes down to it, we know how to do things properly. And props to the Philadelphia Symphony which played magnificently....
Bruh these colonies would still be living in mud huts without the brits
I remember seeing footage outside of Buckingham Palace playing Our Anthem right after 9/11 as a tribute. It was truly touching. I don’t think we ever forgot y’all’s generosity so we can return the honor. Colonists/Yanks we are all connected. I have always admired the Queen from afar and enjoyed her humor during video clips. Wish you all the best from the US. ❤
You mean properly? And no.... No you don't.
Americas way worse than Britain school shooting at least every week you lot care more about your right to carry guns than the children who have to suffer
@@vapid_b knob ^
As a professional musician applause is a wonderful acknowledgment, however there are those moments when the last note lifts into the air, it floats there and if the job has been done just right that silence is golden, hearts are full and the rich beauty of the music lives.
In Japanese Culture silence is a sign of respect for the artist/band
So perfectly said!
Well said
Yes, and I felt the applause was as much for her as the musicians.
Beautiful, brought me to tears. No one will ever replace Queen Elizabeth II.
I agree 👍
Sir Edward Elgar’s Nimrod Variations - so very fitting, and I believe it was one of Her Majesty’s favourites. Always played on Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph. Elizabeth II - Requiescat in pace.
PS: Thanks for posting this. It could only happen in Britain, and at the Proms, no less. ❤️🇨🇦
Also chosen by The Duke of Edinburgh for his funeral last year. ⚘
I believe one of the Queens corgis had the name Nimrod as she favoured both the plane and the music by Sir Edward Elgar.
My only sadness was that they didn't do the Last Night of the Proms... They should have let it rip.
Of all the pieces of classical music I have heard this is my absolute personal favourite and epitomises of all the very best of this country because it stirs something deep inside that feels very patriotic and actually brings a tear to my eye.
I am an American. Just seeing this and hearing the Orchestra play just may tears come out of my eyes.
Are you of Native American decent? No? Then your not American. Just an immigrant. Illegal too.
Norma, Ditto. You may now appreciate (and perhaps understand?) why we are Constitutional Monarchy, as I can't think of a living Politician we have that could command that respect. The Queen is Dead, Long live the King and within a very few days everything about the Legal/Constitutional handover had been completed, smoothly and peacefully, with a support for King Charles III (and particularly Queen Consort Camilla) that they could have only dreamt about. We are very lucky.
From where else would one expect tears to come out?
@@tulliusagrippa5752: In normal people it would be the tear ducts adjacent to both eyes in the outer rim of the eye socket, to then run over the eyes.
Same I’m American,but I am British in my heart and soul
The most moving tribute to HM The Queen I have seen to date performed to perfection with a solemn, respectful audience. THIS is how it’s done, World. An American with London roots. God Save the Queen. Long Live King Charles III. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
VERY MOVING indeed. Stunningly played, The British National Anthem. Thank You very much.
Thank you. God bless you.
That rendition of God Save the King and Elgar's Nimrod and the total silence after the announcement of the Queen's death was so touchingly beautiful. It never fails to be so eloquent and emotional. Great job the Yanks. Just spectacular. Really pulled at the heartstrings. Thank you.
The Queen broke a longstanding tradition to play the Star Spangled Banner outside Buckingham palace because of 9/11. So I consider this a return gesture to play our national anthem back for the Queen. Thank you USA. Did it justice too I must add.
Respect 🙏
We're family, after all.
American here, don’t believe in monarchy, but Queen Elizabeth II, with the extraordinary example of her father King George VI (one of The Britain’s greatest monarchs IMO) learned sacrifice and steadfastness in duty. During Britain’s darkest hour, she served her country with her sleeves rolled up, not stinting to take on a vital, unglamorous, challenging task.
She was no nonsense, with grace and dignity. I very much doubt we will see her like again.
God rest her soul.
Two years on and I'm tearing up here.
Me too, and I'm not a Royalist. But she was there my whole life. It's impossible not to feel a loss, and a nostalgia for all that's passed in those years, personally and collectively.
I'm crying again
So am I
Never again will the world see a Head of State, King or Queen or President as well admired, respected and loved as her late Majesty was. R.I.P. Your Majesty 😢
Beautifully played by a world-class orchestra.
Thank you for capturing this historic moment.
The audio was astonishing as well
Maybe one of the best concert recordings by mobile phone
What a beautiful tribute to her late Majesty, well done to all.
What a beautiful tribute to a very gentle soul. God Save the Queen. Long live the King.
Amen
For you, she was your Queen, for us she was The Queen. (Macron)
Gentle? Look up what she allowed to happen in Kenia
@@HelenaBKay go away troll
@@HelenaBKay - There's always one, isn't there?
I think she had very little control over the Mau Mau and their atrocities against the Kenyan people.
From a Canadian living in the States: Thank You for posting this. God Save The King!
And another Canadian living in the states thank you 😢
And from a brit living in Britain, I know he's your king as well....but, next time he visits.... feel free to keep him.
If Queen Elizabeth’s fondest prayers come to pass, Charles will be ‘saved’ and become the king she wanted him to be.
God save the King, brother-subject.
@@cynthiat6505 Cometh the hour cometh the King :)
Here we are 2 weeks later, just found this and am in tears again…. how I miss you ma’am 💔
Me too!
joining in.
Yep me as well
Same over here, and well over 3 weeks now, still feels like yesterday, it's a hole that'll never be filled...
I'll still be crying in 20 years time. I don't think this grief will EVER end. Come back Your majesty. Come back, don't leave us!!!!! Gone many many years too soon!! This world is so cruel.
The playing of the National Anthem was just lovely (I'm used to hearing it played by bands, not orchestras), but the Elgar about broke me. So touching. And the audience keeping a fullness of silence - also special.
I live in Philadelphia & grew up with the Philadelphia Orchestra. They have a very unique sound - especially the strings where you feel like you’re being enveloped in velvet.
I hope the PO’s rendition of the National Anthem & Elgar’s Nimrod brought you some solace & comfort.
Knowing that “my hometown orchestra” was there to present this performance to the people of the UK pleases me to no end.
@@Hardia882 It was so touching to me that one of our American orchestras was scheduled to play that concert. IMO, it was the perfect heartfelt tribute to Her Majesty from the USA. I see, from the original schedule, the orchestra was prepared for a completely different program. I'm sure, as professionals, Nimrod was in their repertoire. At the same time, the eyes and ears of the world were on them for that impromptu tribute. Well done!
How interesting, as well, that it was the Proms night #70 - the Queen's anniversary year.
Thank you for making the interesting correlation between Prom 70 & the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. I totally missed that one.
Indeed, Elgar’s Enigma Variations (including #9 - “Nimrod”) are no stranger to the Philadelphia Orchestra. In fact, it was part of the last program the PO played to a live audience before everything ground to a halt because of covid.
I was in that audience & as usual, the tears were running down my face at Nimrod. I wasn’t the only one. That work evokes a very deep response from many.
@@Hardia882 It was truly a mesmerising peformance - no orchestra could have done better. Speaking as a Brit, thank you for your kind message.
Just when i thought i had stopped weeping at the loss of our Queen . Saw this and was moved yet again. X
Me too 😭💔.. 🤗😘
As the American Grandchild of a British subject, I wept for a solid week. Seeing this, I wept again.
And me, sobbing now
Nimrod was one of the pieces played on the day of Elizabeth II's coronation. It was also Prince Philip's favorite classical piece, which he requested to play at his funeral. Nimrod is one of those pieces of music that can pull a tear from the hardest and driest of stones. There are rare moments in the world of music, where pieces like these are composed that transcend taste or preference and are elevated to an almost universal level of appreciation as master pieces in their own right. They become, immaculate. Beautiful tribute
I think it is also widely claimed that the real "enigma", the hidden theme that Elgar's variations were based on, is God Save The King/Queen theme. So performing two pieces back to back has a special meaning.
@@hakanevin8545 No no no, no one has a clue what the original theme is. I've heard that it's Rule Britannia more than I have God Save The King.
I am sad to see you everywhere. Even here.
I'm so grateful to my elderly music teacher at school who introduced us to Sir Edward Elgar. 🙏
Thank you...your words were incredibly beautiful!
I was there in the second row of the left-hand choir stalls. It was absolutely the most touching and emotional performances I have heard and an incredible tribute. Thank you for sharing this recording.
I’m surprised that the Beeb have not had it removed. I posted something last year and it lasted an hour
Yeah, I was there as well. Super bummed that they didn’t play the concert but absolutely a more meaningful performance than anything I’d ever seen
This is the most poignant performance of Elgar’s Nimrod that I’ve ever heard. I wish I could have heard it performed in person.
A beautiful tribute to her majesty the Queen. I still can’t believe that she’s gone.😢
Did you get a refund?
@@pablohanc I don't think so but I may be wrong
I cannot imagine Britain without the Monarchy. No one would do this for a politician.
My tears are streaming at the beautiful poignancy of such a blessed moment. Thankyou for posting this awesome tribute. 🌹🙏 RIP Your Majesty. God save the King 🇭🇲
Elgar's 'Nimrod' can reduce me to tears at the best of times. Such an evocative piece of music.
It's just not the same without her.
It really isn't 😢
My goodness, you could have heard a pin drop, even with the orchestra playing. What respect.
I just stumbled across this. I'm wiping away tears. She was an example to all of us of a remarkable life of service. May God grant her entrance into the land of life and love where there is no sickness sorrow or sighs May her memory be Eternal
Nimrod was played at the Queen's coronation, very fitting for the occasion and very beautiful.
When silence says so much more than applause. Thank you
I totally agree…I said the same about the crowd lining the funeral route…silence speaks volumes.
Thanks for sharing this. This the Best Nimrod we are EVER going to hear. Each note played is being pulled emotionally out of this performance. You can hear it……May God Bless Good Queen Elizabeth .
Utterly wonderful. . .
Exactly my thought. Slower and more reverent, full of passion and longing. Nimrod always makes me cry anyway, but this... 😭
I agree. I’ve heard Elgar’s Enigma Variation #9 (Nimrod) many times performed by many different orchestras who plow thru it at too fast a speed. This rendition was exquisite.
So beautiful!!
You British people have always filled me with admiration and this time you don't dissapoint is all. I'm fr South America and very moved by this, love your Queen as you do. Love and blessings ❤️ 😔❤️❤️❤️❤️💪💪🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧💪💪💪
Thanks Marren. UK.
I'm English she was my Queen.. "The Boss."
I'm always pleasantly surprised and amazed that she touched so many people around the World.
Thank you for you kind and respectful comment.
We appreciate it.
Long live King Charles III.
Thank you Maureen for your kind words we will miss this very special lady 🥲
Thank you Marren 🇬🇧
“ I have in sincerity pledged myself to your service, as so many of you are pledged to mine. Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust. In this resolve I have my husband to support me. He shares all my ideals and all my affection for you.”
…Her Royal Majesty Elizabeth ll
I'm American in my 70's and I miss her terribly. A fine example... RIP...
Yes it was like she was always there. Just her first Prime Minister
Was Winston Churchill and U.S.
President Harry Truman.
Greetings from Australia
I’m Australian - the moment the orchestra played “God Save the King” I had goosebumps- missed the Queen RIP ❤
Same from this Aussie..but I still keep bursting into tears when I see these tributes. I think many of us still do.
Thank you,your Queen did you proud.
Yes, Australian here too, still very emotional about her passing.
Me too, it is VERY painful to hear God Save the Queen nowadays.Somehow it just still doesn't seem real.
The world has definitely changed.
Yes, and shes probably going to be your second off last HOS living abroad in britain. When the ref happens and you've voted to elect your own, you can have paul hogan or john farnham or anne charleston........ or maybe Natalie imbruglia.
Canadian here ,she was the only Queen I knew.I am 💔,I knew this was coming,but still hurts😭I miss your smile R.I.P
Nimrod is my all time favourite piece of music. It makes me cry everytime, and how fitting to play it on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Such a moving and perfect tribute to the Queen! Bravo Philadelphia Orchestra.
I think the orchestra is one of the BBC Orchestras.
@@madjock2878 Incorrect. It is very much the brilliant Philadelphia Orchestra, expertly conducted by its director, Yannick Nezet-Seguin.
@@steve05401 Really ? Says BBC Proms at the top of the screen and Sept is the Prom Season which is nearly always a BBC Orchestra
BBC Proms bring in orchestras from all over the world. The Philadelphia Orchestra led by Yannick Nezet-Seguin was in London to perform an entirely different program at Proms 70. Instead, they played “God Save the King” & Elgar’s “Nimrod” out of respect for the passing of the Queen earlier in the day.
She was everyone’s Queen, even if we are not British. Rest In Peace your Majesty! You are loved!
Preside Macron of France expressed it perfectly in a message to the British people. "To you, she was YOUR Queen. To us, she was THE Queen.'
No the Chagossians who were deported by the Brits to give a Military base to the U.S. She signed it !
@@ehjo4904 Give it a rest. She was duty bound to affix her signature to all pieces of legislation. Or abdicate or request her government’s resignation.
A particularly stupid comment even for an online troll.
@@WilliamViets Thank you to admit she signed for the déportation of the Chagossians ( A crime against humanity)
@@ehjo4904 I’m not saying so. Don’t know a thing about it but feel free to get a deceased person indicted at The Hague.
Every time I think I'm getting used to losing my national Granny, something like this appears and I'm thrown straight back to that aweful week 😢
Beautiful tribute and thank you to the Royal Phil and the uploader
She was everyone's Gran.
Every time my 2009 Woody mentions her hits me like i had just lost a real family member. I don’t know how my 2009 Woody will get over the grieving process but at this moment he seems to be coping okay. Bless him, Woody has been through hell this last 9 months
One of the first times god save the king was played so soon after the Queen’s death. The respect in that room is electric. The audience were on their feet before the conductor even began to speak.
Very touching indeed.
God save the King
If God doesn't want to save the king, perhaps the king could bribe God with some of those bags of cash his "charities" received from overseas middle eastern dictators.
Yet "The Defender of the Faith" was - and is- is silent, when Christians are arrested for preaching the Bible in the UK (Pastor John Sherwood, 71, London), Pride-ideology. No matter, this world shall pass. 2. TIMOTHY 3: "12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."
@@soavemusicaBollox
@@frazer3191
Wake up. It will not be long before you are witness to it.
I can remember Woody.EXE blasting God save the Queen on full volume in my room and I stared at him for a minute thinking “you did not do that!” Then he looked st me and said “this for you my amazing Queen” to think I was a grieving Queen consort back then
A month later and I stumbled upon this and have cried my eyes out. The grief and disbelief of those in the Albert Hall is palpable , even through a recording. I think it has to have been the most moving rendition of Nimrod I have ever heard in my 66 years of life and the effect as the music faded away and the Albert Hall was left silent is something I have never before witnessed - no one coughed, there was no rustling. It was as if no one breathed. A very moving tribute 💔
My deepest sympathies. Was she a close friend or relative?
@@pablohanc why be antagonistic? What do you achieve?
@@TraceyAOK ? What do you mean?
@@pablohanc because you keep popping up to be deliberately difficult, or obtuse. You are clearly either a hater of of UK, or just a troll. Kindly leave us to remember our Queen in peace.
@@TheTraveller20081 so I express my deepest sympathies, and ask if they were close (as presumably they must be to elicit crying his eyes out a month after her death), and you take that as a sign of hatred of my own country or trolling. How bizarre?
The amount of honor and respect shown for Her Majesty is truly wonderful to see.
I, too am an American, from Florida. It DID bring tears to my eyes. Not only that but I noticed how quiet and respectful the audience was. Why can't Americans behave likewise in our concerts? I have a daughter studying violin, and it takes literally YEARS of study to be able to be considered for a position in one of the best orchestras in the world.
Yes I agree. They are so busy eating. I did not spend my hard earned$$$ to hear the rustling of bags and smacking of food.
Mary, we have an entirely different Culture, with a capital C, than that in the US. It's not any better, it's not any worse, it's just fundamentally different based in manners, and respect for those next to us that we don't know. You can't formally teach this, it's just there. A strength of America is that it has always been the place of the "individual", to achieve what they want, rather than in a Society where people have consideration for and awareness of others, like in car driving.
With 65,000,000+ people living in a small island, of many races, of many religions, of many political opinions a high degree of tolerance is required otherwise we would live our lives in perpetual conflict and violence. Does that make sense???
@@stuartmccall5474 Oh please
@@jayusa879 : ?? Oh please what?
@@stuartmccall5474 you’re not wrong, i really can’t agree more
Just when you think you've started to accept she is gone...the end of an era, never of which to be seen again. Rest in peace your Majesty
I will never accept it. I still cry myself to sleep every night. Thank God she's printed onto my pillow.
@@pablohanc bellpiece
What a beautiful tribute. We were so lucky to have her ❤
😂😂😂
Yes, we were. ❤🇦🇺🦘
Nimrod will always remind me of HMQ at the Cenotaph. So moving and beautiful.
Absolutely beautiful, and so fitting for honoring the Queen. Elgar's "Nimrod" was among the beautiful pieces of music we used at my father's funeral, and will always remind me of the peace and freedom we achieve as we transition from our earthly being into our true state of grace. God Bless the Queen, and God Save the King.
BTW....we are American, but with strong genetic and social ties to the U.K.
@@petersuzannebradley2321 Lovely comments. Thank you for posting. 🕯
Still, "The Defender of the Faith" was - and is- silent, when Christians are arrested for preaching the Bible in the UK (Pastor John Sherwood, 71, London), Pride-ideology. No matter, this world shall pass. JOHN 8: 31 "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
We used it at my Dad's funeral. It was one of his favourites 😢
@@soavemusica...you are correct. All Christians are required to speak up. Unfortunately so many who claim to be Christian aren't at all. I don't think I've ever heard the 'J' word pass the King's lips, except in official rhetoric.
" I never knew you."
Will be a very different experience this year at the Cenotaph without Her Majesty’s presence. Nimrod is a lovely piece of music. Still can’t believe our Queen had gone.
It certainly will. It is hard to think of her gone even though we knew our dear Queen might not have many more years. HM King Charles has said how comforting it is to know how loved she was - and we feel "included" in that mourning somehow, as I see it.
I still can't believe it either, and I'm an American. Last night I watched a TV episode in which someone mentioned Her Majesty's government and tears came to my eyes. God save the King.
Last year she got charĺie to stand in for her. Lazy.
@@pablohanc Will you still be working at the age of 96?
@@Robob0027 nope.....and neither was the Queen.
I was there! So pleased to find this. I was escorting two blind friends to the Prom. We learnt of the late Queen's death from members of the public while walking up Exhibition Road and, as I looked round, flags on buildings opposite were being lowered. So poignant. We carried on to the Albert Hall and were promoted to seats in the stalls for this special tribute.
I was working/staying on Her/His Majesty's Canadian Dockyard in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The call came on the radio "All stations, all stations, all stations. This is the King's Harbour Master. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has passed. All ships in His Majesty's Navy are ordered to lower their flags to half mast. King's Harbour Master out."
May I ask...who was the gentleman who walked out and announced the Queen's death? And maybe more to the point, why did the audience stand when he walked out?
@@michael3060scofield That would be the conductor. It is customary for everyone to rise as the conductor enters.
@@michael3060scofield Sorry for the delay. I don't log on here very often. I don't know who he was I'm afraid but I would guess that he was on the staff of the Albert Hall. We stood because he announced the one minute silence, to be followed by the national anthem.
I was pulling into the car park at the metro centre when I heard Andrew Marrs pathetic meltdown on the radio when he announced the queens passing. I thought, this is huge, momentous, an event that will change the tv listings. I then thought, thank God I'm going on holiday on Saturday. I then got out of the car and went into the metro centre to buy a few things I needed for the holiday and was thankfully away whilst half the country went into orchestrated mass grief and the other half were forced to tolerate it.
I thought I'd shed all my tears for the late HRM Queen Elizabeth II and then listened to this and I sobbed again. Beautiful music for a remarkable person. Thankfully we were blessed with both.
Me too
@@Freespeech141 and me
Thanks for sharing this very sad but unforgettable, abbreviated concert.
Yes it was unforgettable and very poignant.
I hope they got a refund!
@@pablohanc What is this obsession with refunds?
@@jacquelineharrod6386 obsession? Ive asked a few times (maybe 3 or 4 times), and i haven't asked since someone replied that yes, they got refunds.
Is that what you class as an obsession? Perhaps you need a copy of the OED?
@@pablohanc bellpiece
From the Republic of Ireland 🇮🇪 I stand with deep affection for the Royal family but more so her majesty the Queen,
Her legacy will forever fill all our hearts and minds with joy and bitter sweet tears now she gone to her rest ,this piece fits perfectly into all things beautiful
God bless the King and Queen consort
I was on my eighth day of my Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain when someone mentioned it at dinner time ... as a Canadian, I felt an immediate sense of loss which has not yet subsided. Rest in eternal peace, Your Majesty🙏💖🙏
Yes, she was Queen of Canada too!
Wow, there are no words that can express the beauty, solemnity and sadness of that moment. Like a lightning bolt right to one’s soul.
Moved to tears. Best tribute I've heard. Both the orchestra and the respect of the audiance was commendable. Rest in peace Your Majesty and memory internal. God save The King
Not a patch on the Taylor Hawkins tribute concerts at Wembley and in LA, or the Freddie mercury tribute concert at Wembley.
@@pablohanc A crass and ignorant comment! This was NOT a planned tribute concert but an announcment and CANCELLATION at the very beginning of what was a planned event, upon hearing of the death of Queen Elizabeth.
@@robertarobertson238 there was nothing crass or ignorant about it at all.
What a beautiful tribute. And Nimrod. Always makes me want to cry. I think because it’s always played at the Cenotaph. Rest in peace Ma’am.
The world will never have another like her the world will never know another like her God save the Queen rest in peace my lady
This orchestra's musical acknowledgement of the passing of the Queen was so beautiful!❤️
Thank you.
Nimrod , the last movement in Elgar's Enigma Variations. A fitting musical tribute to a wonderful Lady , our Queen Elizabeth II ... Rest in peace Ma'am. Long live the King .
I agree with your sentiments. For your interest, out of the fourteen Enigma Variations, Nimrod is the ninth.
music says it best
It is a great piece, but I really want to know why they chose “Nimrod” of all names to call it
@@dehavillandcanadatwinotter9621 Nimrod... Elgar named all of his variations after friends & aquaintences . Nimrod has a biblical reference as the name of a great hunter favoured by God . His musical publisher's name was Jaeger which in German means hunter . Hence the piece was dedicated to him . Certainly not the derogatory meaning used in North America
When I heard her majesty had died, even as an American, I wept because I had always thought I would have the chance to visit England under her rule. She had been queen all my life and I couldn’t imagine Britain without her. Her grace and beauty was Britain for me. I am proud that this American audience showed her so much respect by how silent they were.
Their collective heart, so deeply moved, bade them not move to break the beautiful, laden silence. Then grateful for this most appropriate and powerful musical expression of their heavy hearts, they gently gave their applause of thanks. No, never before have i seen such a hall of heavy hearts, nor heard a more beautiful silence of thousands. It moved me to tears for the loss of so much in these dark days-- the world as we knew it, our lives before, the people no longer here. Thank you for posting. 👑✝️🕊️
How beautiful this is!! I'm still crying for the Queen even after almost a month and I'm not even British. There was only one Queen. God give her rest, peace, joy and eternal light!
LMMFAO 😂😂😂😂😂🤡🥱🙄
What a crazy way to respond to the death of someone you didn’t know
I was up all night when they announced the Queens death and Woody absolutely hated seeing me sad like that and even Woody was a fan of the Queen too
Amen.
But we all DID know her, as our Queen and personification of the nation and its values.....@@MrGogania
…There will NÉVER ÉVER be another like QE II.
This Orchestra brought timelessness to this incredibly sad occasion - thank you sincerely.
Yep. When they decomishioned the QEII, it was a very sad day. Thank God they are making a new royal yatch.
@@pablohanc WTF are you on about?
@@Robob0027 really? You've never heard of the QE II (QE2)?
@@pablohanc Of course I have heard of the RMS "Queen Elizabeth 2", known at the QE2 but never as QEII. In fact I was the manager of Cunard Line's retail office in Berkley Street, London in the 1970s., but I do not see the connection with her late Majesty's death currently under discussion. What I do see is someone determined to see his name on YT at every opportunity
@@Robob0027 so because it wasn't known as the QEII, you weren't able to make the leap that I may have been refering in a joking manner to the ship? When I wrote "decomishioned the QEII", did you think I was refering to a person? Really??? I don't believe that one little bit. I think you knew exactly what I was referring to.
Thanks for sharing this very moving experience. Nimrod was so appropriate and played beautifully. Loved the arrangement of the anthem too.
Nearly a year and her passing still seems a bit surreal. The World will never see her like again. Sleep well Boss
I’m from Philadelphia and our city has a pretty bad reputation but I’ve always been proud of our orchestra. It always has been one of the worlds best.
They certainly didn't let you down that day, or us. They played perfectly and it was really appreciated.
Also a Philadelphian and a complete fan of our illustrious orchestra led by the splendid Yannick.
Philly has one of the greatest orchestras of all time, hands down
Philadelphia you have one of the best philharmonic in the world
I always hold onto the knowledge that no matter where you go in the World, most people are decent, law abiding, peaceful citizens. Philadelphia is no different & we know that. 🇺🇲🇬🇧
Being American, this had me sobbing. I can not even imagine loving any leader in the US this much.
Politics is, by its essence, a divisive business and NOT helped in the least by the track records of the majority who have trod this path as an occupation, particularly at leadership level. Having a Head of State whose function is to be above politics and unite people of different social, political and religious backgrounds is a blessing, not just ours, but the Commonwealth Realms as well. If you watched the recent Coronation church service you would have seen the practical form of this in action.
Not anymore we don't
You are little naive can't u read BBC on top. It is all propaganda. What special has she done lived off on poor British people and loot from colonized countries. I have zero respect or remorse for any of them.
The last thing I did before Covid lockdown was fly to Philadelphia to hear this orchestra perform the Enigma Variations. The first thing I did after travel restrictions were lifted was fly to London for a concert at the Albert Hall. Such a serendipitous performance and wonderful tribute to HRM. Thank you for sharing.
I live in Philly & went to that concert also. I went specifically because Enigma Variations was on the program. I thought it was very well done.
Congratulations on caring nothing about global warming.
With the death of Her Majesty, the world now has a hole in its heart. I have loved her all my life, and I always will!
I am pleased - in a bitter-sweet way - to read comments such as yours. I feel like someone I know and loved has died, because we did _know_ our dear Queen and we loved her too. No matter that she didn't know us; we knew that were we fortunate enough to meet her, she would have been interested in us, because that's how she was. May she rest in peace.
@@sarac.3259 well in aa way we did know her she was the only queen to reign over us for most of our lives throughout the Commonwealth. And she did it with grace and dignity
I feel the same, miss her already, God bless her and I hope she is happy with her Prince Philip and all 30 of her Corgi’s…. A wonderful Queen never forgotten. Always in my heart ❤
I loved her as well, but she belonged to another. She was such a tease!!
@@pablohanc You make such stupid and hypocritical comments. I am sure you just do this to see your name "up in lights". If you do not know this expression just ask an native English speaker to explain.
One of the most captivating and special British moments I have ever witnessed.
Thank you for capturing this in a most respectful and appropriate way.
God Save The King.
Elizabeth II: the world’s last truly beloved monarch. *Ever.*
Tears are running down my face as I listen to this beautiful piece of music. How befitting for our wonderful late Queen. I never expected to be so upset when she died, but I am. We were so fortunate to have such a loyal, dedicated Queen for 70 years. Long Live the King
Nimrod… beautiful… my favourite. Speaks of Elgar's love for a supportive friend and steadfast. Perfect for the Queen.
How professional of the orchestra to play so beautifully despite the shocking news. Such respect.
Say rather because of the shocking news -- they played with all their hearts, and so they could move all of ours.
Nimrod, very fitting, the greatest piece of music ever written IMHO.
Thank you, Philadelphia, from now on you will always be my favourite orchestra. (after the Halle, of course!) Bugger the Berliners! xxx
That silence at the end is breathtaking in itself. Probably my favourite piece of classical music ever.
Love from Glasgow Scotland ❤️ British to the core
Beautifully and respectfully done.
I'm Polish. A week brefore this I burried my grandmother, and when the news of Her Majesty's death hit I felt suddenly like I lost another one.
I'm so sorry for your loss
@@celticoceane Thank you.
2 special women who will forever live in your heart
So sorry
I send my sincere condolences to you and your family. I understand your grief and pray that you have many wonderful and happy memories of your times together to be of comfort. With love, e.c.
A beautiful tribute to our wonderful Queen. She was a truly amazing lady and we will never see her like again. Rest In Peace Your Majesty and God Save The King. 😢💔👑
Respect and love to our beautiful Queen Elizabeth. Even now, only a few days from the coronation of her dear son, it breaks my heart that she is no longer with us, though her spirit lives on. She will never be forgotten. So deeply missed. ❤️🇦🇺
Nobody on the planet can do these things as good as the British,,
oh, then you never have been to north korea...
@@gerhardrohne2261 They do it with threat of being shot if they say no. Big difference, l hope you wasn't making any serious comparisons!
@@jeffreyweitzman6463 of course, jeffrey, not serious. But as i was presnt in london at ladi di`s funeral, the crowd was silencing and shutting up any dieffernt opinion...(quite a totalitarian trademark)
@@gerhardrohne2261 in terms of Diana what different opinions do you mean though....
@@jeffreyweitzman6463 for very many people diana embodied all the problems of modern " royalty": privilegeded lifestile, unaccounted opinions, the play with the press, clothing, yachts, international playboys, endless hollydays...
Oh my goodness I'm crying again for our beautiful and gracious Queen. Such reverence.
Nimrod……how fitting! And so beautifully played. God bless her majesty and May she Rest In Peace. GOD SAVE THE KING!
So right....God did bless Her Majesty and blessed US when he sent her to be our sovereign. It is hard to imagine life without her since she has been the one constant ever present certainty for many of us. May she RIP.....God Save the King.
@@fcbanes and yet strangely enough, she's been dead a month and life has gone back to normal......as it always does when someone we hardly knew dies.
@@pablohanc the Queen is dead….Long live the King ….
@@fcbanes what!!!!!...... when did that happen!!
I'm never going to get over this. Damn the non existent man in the sky for taking her too soon. 96 was no age at all.
@@pablohanc bellpiece
Oh lord, in tears again listening to this. God love her and keep her safe. You are so very missed 😭
🇨🇦 In the 1970s an Americian School put on a concert at my High School. They choose to play, My Country Tis of Thee, same music as God Save the Queen. The whole school stood up and started singing, It was not as we expected the end of the concert. Just a bit of history, being shared.
The American band would have loved the participation I’m sure! Lovely memories.
Amazing orchestra ,beautiful tribute to her Majesty RIP
Her Majesty would have liked this. Very heartfelt and respectful.
Elgar was the perfect choice. How beautiful and touching. We miss her too- love from Australia ❤
Thank you for posting this. Incredibly moving to see/hear - more so to be there. Some years since I have been to the Proms. Beautiful.
Interestingly, I went to the England v Germany match last Monday. One minute's silence for our wonderful Queen, may she rest in peace - you could have heard a pin drop. Was so impressed.
this is the 1st time i shed tears listening this sombre Nimrod piece. a very familiar sound the Queen knew so well during the Cenotaph.... befitting but sad farewell to HM Queen Elizabeth Regina II. i cried my eyesball out from Kuala Lumpur. Rest In Eternal Peace Lilibet