My college quintet is using this recording as reference, so I went ahead and marked out the times for the variations. Hope this is helpful! 12:47 - Theme 13:30 - Variation 1 14:10 - Variation 2 14:45 - Variation 3 15:19 - Variation 4 15:48 - Variation 5 16:24 - Variation 6 17:06 - Variation 7 17:44 - Variation 8 18:26 - Variation 9 19:39 - Variation 10 20:29 - Variation 11 21:27 - Andante
And yet...a quote from the composer; source, Wikipedia: "If I could live my life again, I would chase any thoughts of Art out of my head and be apprenticed to a merchant or pursue some other useful trade the results of which could be visible in the end ... What use is it to me that the whole world acknowledges me, but hurries away and leaves me alone with my wares until everything breaks down and I discover to my disgrace that I have lived as a foolish dreamer and believed that the more I worked and exerted myself in my art, the better position I would achieve. No, it is no enviable fate to be an artist."
This is one of the most depressing things ever spoken by a major composer. None of his Danish contemporaries in business are talked about now. He had a fairly miserable marriage...
I had the pleasure of attending a performance by this group several years ago when I was completing my undergrad. It was undoubtedly the most inspiring performance I'd ever heard. I also attended a masterclass the following day, and everyone in this group is deeply humble, and they all were remarkably kind and personable. They gave me some of my greatest memories from my undergrad!
I've been aware of this work for about 40 years and have always felt that it is one of the greatest woodwind quintets. Nielsen seemed to have a special understanding of each of the instruments and how to mix them into not just a piece of rich "cheesecake" (as many ww quintets do) but a perfectly blended and complete "meal" which progresses satisfyingly from course to course.
As a horn player, I generally prefer to play in in a woodwind quintet over a brass quintet, as the horn is more prominent and not getting drowned out by trumpets. Of course, bad balance in the brass quintet is usually the fault of the composer, as the quintets by great composers like Malcom Arnold pose no such problems. For WW quintets, the horn is capable of so much more volume than the woodwinds, that it is the job of the horn player to stand out and blend as necessary, which makes this so much fun to play.
Heard this wind quintet three times this friday, with three different quintets playing it in competition at the Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music competition, and I did not a second get tired of it. It's wonderful music, one of Nielsens most lyrical and, I would say, empathic pieces of music. Reminds me of Beethovens Pastoral Symphony in its atmosphere. One might call it "landscape art".
The best quintet ever written, played by the best quintet ever to play quintets. I am grateful beyond words that I got to see them play three times in my life. What an amazing experience! Thanks to the Berlin Phil Quintet!!!!
What a staid audience! Bravo! Maestri! How good do you have to be to get into the Berlin Philharmonic Orch, and these are the cream of the wind players from that! I just came here to see if I would like this piece (it is being performed live near where I live soon), but couldn't stop listening and watching. Awesome!
Brilliant -- all so perfectly together in pitch, timing and dynamics (not easy to do on wind instruments). Aways find Nielsen's work interesting and original. When did he compose this?
This music is in fact on the verge of modernism. Very intriguing. I always think how the composers of the time (the great ones) were and are in some way mentally and emotionally ahead of the common people. It happens only a century after, that the masses understand the music because they can finally relate to it, since the problems and thoughts of the rich, the elite, the successful (to which I count these composers, or for which they mainly composed and compose), in some way the first world problems of the past (but in most cases the contemporary grasp on existential thoughts really) carried on to the masses of today. I could over-interpret this and/or be wrong though.
Yes. Great art can best be recognized many years after it was created. Only then does it stand out from the rest of the works created at the same time.
Can anyone tell me what it is that the bassoonist slides into her instrument near the very end? I thought maybe a mute, but it wouldn't make sense to mute yourself for a grand finale?!
Often, when I listen to this amazing quintet, I get emotional... my tears start to flow and it's just a spontaneous neurological and emotional response, I guess... When I listen to this peace (when I hear it played with excellence like done here) I get a vision of overlooking a small village, along with it's inhabitants, somewhere up in a mountainous country, like Austria or Switzerland... I see the villagers going about their lives... This quintet has so much magic within... I love it very much! Thank you, Carl August Nielsen!
What a boring presentation. Music isn't just technique; it's also commitment. You should play with gusto; you should enjoy what you're doing. These guys look as bored as hell. They look like zombies. Note especially the flute player. How bored he seems to be.
If you want to watch an interesting wind quintet try CARION. They are both good and choreographed. Their version of Six Bagatelles by Gorgy Ligeti is most entertaining.
Yes, I saw their stuff a while ago. Excellent fun. I do actually like the showmanship side of performing, but I wouldn't criticise players who are more restrained. It's the audio aspects that concern me most.
You seem to be mistaking intense concentration and the internalization of the music as boredom. They are definitely not bored. There is a lot more going on here than 5 musicians playing music... Each one is intently listening to one another regarding tone, phrasing, dynamics, intonation, rhythm, etc. Not to mention that this is one of the most demanding quintets ever written.
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I sit in my Danish village and am humbly grateful that this Danish masterpiece is given masterful performances beyond our borders.
My college quintet is using this recording as reference, so I went ahead and marked out the times for the variations. Hope this is helpful!
12:47 - Theme
13:30 - Variation 1
14:10 - Variation 2
14:45 - Variation 3
15:19 - Variation 4
15:48 - Variation 5
16:24 - Variation 6
17:06 - Variation 7
17:44 - Variation 8
18:26 - Variation 9
19:39 - Variation 10
20:29 - Variation 11
21:27 - Andante
Thank you.. will put that on description
you just saved my life. thank you so much man!!!
I just came here for the low A on the bassoon.
Wesley Hyzell same.
This is a great performance, regardless of the low A, IMHO! ;)
Did you get it?
Where is the low a??
David Harris There is an a#.
And yet...a quote from the composer; source, Wikipedia:
"If I could live my life again, I would chase any thoughts of Art out of my head and be apprenticed to a merchant or pursue some other useful trade the results of which could be visible in the end ... What use is it to me that the whole world acknowledges me, but hurries away and leaves me alone with my wares until everything breaks down and I discover to my disgrace that I have lived as a foolish dreamer and believed that the more I worked and exerted myself in my art, the better position I would achieve. No, it is no enviable fate to be an artist."
This is one of the most depressing things ever spoken by a major composer. None of his Danish contemporaries in business are talked about now. He had a fairly miserable marriage...
I had the pleasure of attending a performance by this group several years ago when I was completing my undergrad. It was undoubtedly the most inspiring performance I'd ever heard. I also attended a masterclass the following day, and everyone in this group is deeply humble, and they all were remarkably kind and personable. They gave me some of my greatest memories from my undergrad!
Nice acoustics. That horn really resonates in the church.
It sings one of Nielsen's best psalm melodies.
I've been aware of this work for about 40 years and have always felt that it is one of the greatest woodwind quintets. Nielsen seemed to have a special understanding of each of the instruments and how to mix them into not just a piece of rich "cheesecake" (as many ww quintets do) but a perfectly blended and complete "meal" which progresses satisfyingly from course to course.
@Andrew Bryant: One of the greatest?? You mean there're woodwind quintets greater than this??
D*mn! that horn player is amazing
gotta love fergus
Wonderful. Nielsen would have loved it.
As a horn player, I generally prefer to play in in a woodwind quintet over a brass quintet, as the horn is more prominent and not getting drowned out by trumpets. Of course, bad balance in the brass quintet is usually the fault of the composer, as the quintets by great composers like Malcom Arnold pose no such problems. For WW quintets, the horn is capable of so much more volume than the woodwinds, that it is the job of the horn player to stand out and blend as necessary, which makes this so much fun to play.
Well written, well played, well received. Thank you for making the video available.
Heard this wind quintet three times this friday, with three different quintets playing it in competition at the Carl Nielsen International Chamber Music competition, and I did not a second get tired of it. It's wonderful music, one of Nielsens most lyrical and, I would say, empathic pieces of music. Reminds me of Beethovens Pastoral Symphony in its atmosphere. One might call it "landscape art".
Empathic is a silly word. Perhaps you mean intuitive.
I love this Woodwind Quintet and I love the Berlin Philharmonic!
Perfect, just perfect -- composer and performance. Bravo!!
Played it many times. The best Wind Quintet beside Hindemith and Franzaix No 1:)
The best quintet ever written, played by the best quintet ever to play quintets. I am grateful beyond words that I got to see them play three times in my life. What an amazing experience! Thanks to the Berlin Phil Quintet!!!!
What a staid audience! Bravo! Maestri! How good do you have to be to get into the Berlin Philharmonic Orch, and these are the cream of the wind players from that! I just came here to see if I would like this piece (it is being performed live near where I live soon), but couldn't stop listening and watching. Awesome!
I heard these guys a few years ago during a US tour. Wind playing at the highest level!
Compliments very good!
The piece is an absolute masterpiece, but I meant the performers - the best quintet in existence...
Great interpretation and execution!
Exactly......BRAVI from Mexico City!
gotta love the french from being the only brass in a WOODWIND quintet
Wonderful music.
Very colorful - thanks for posting!
Excellent
the best wind quintet on the planet. Bar none...
Beautiful! I found myself applauding at the end while sitting in front of my computer.
And I'm going to hear them to-night in Taipei!
Brilliant -- all so perfectly together in pitch, timing and dynamics (not easy to do on wind instruments). Aways find Nielsen's work interesting and original. When did he compose this?
Absolutely gorgeous.
수행 지금 준비하는.....😂
Qué belleza! La obra y la versión. Muchas gracias.
13:31
my favorite part is at 13:32 with the bassoon and French horn duet
13:30
Excellent work. Damn good playing and great work from a group that has been together for a long time.
Fantastic recording!
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8:15
10:13
This music is in fact on the verge of modernism. Very intriguing. I always think how the composers of the time (the great ones) were and are in some way mentally and emotionally ahead of the common people.
It happens only a century after, that the masses understand the music because they can finally relate to it, since the problems and thoughts of the rich, the elite, the successful (to which I count these composers, or for which they mainly composed and compose), in some way the first world problems of the past (but in most cases the contemporary grasp on existential thoughts really) carried on to the masses of today.
I could over-interpret this and/or be wrong though.
Yes. Great art can best be recognized many years after it was created. Only then does it stand out from the rest of the works created at the same time.
When Nielsen wrote this modernism in the arts was in full flower. He stands somewhat aside from it.
❤
aaaaaaaaaaah !
same
+Phone Phone isnt it beautyful !
Whimsical, magical, wistful and solemn by turns ... I return to it every few months.
5:58 2nd movement
The performers or the piece?
5:58 - Menuet
Such a beautiful ending - pure harmony!
B R A V O ! ! !
Bravo!!!!
Can anyone tell me what it is that the bassoonist slides into her instrument near the very end? I thought maybe a mute, but it wouldn't make sense to mute yourself for a grand finale?!
It's an extension of the bell which allows bassoonists to reach a low A, which is one half step below the normal range of the bassoon.
Woah that's so cool, thanks! :-)
0:31
Wow... :)
So literally no one ever takes the repeat in the first movement?
The Gaillard Ensemble did: th-cam.com/video/TVAEX7BvF8s/w-d-xo.html
Most danish wind quintets do!
Certainly one of the best if not the best on video.
Often, when I listen to this amazing quintet, I get emotional... my tears start to flow and it's just a spontaneous neurological and emotional response, I guess... When I listen to this peace (when I hear it played with excellence like done here) I get a vision of overlooking a small village, along with it's inhabitants, somewhere up in a mountainous country, like Austria or Switzerland... I see the villagers going about their lives... This quintet has so much magic within... I love it very much! Thank you, Carl August Nielsen!
je n'accroche vraiment pas ,, il me semble écouter la musique d'un mauvais western de série d ;; merci pour le partage
I love the flute player’s flute! It’s a pleasure to the eyes and the ears.
I play French Horn and Clarinet
I like trains.
*french horn
The French horn is THE horn.
What a boring presentation. Music isn't just technique; it's also commitment. You should play with gusto; you should enjoy what you're doing. These guys look as bored as hell.
They look like zombies. Note especially the flute player. How bored he seems to be.
They don't sound bored.
Perhaps the flute player could play it behind his head or something? Set fire to it perhaps??
LOL
If you want to watch an interesting wind quintet try CARION. They are both good and choreographed.
Their version of Six Bagatelles by Gorgy Ligeti is most entertaining.
Yes, I saw their stuff a while ago. Excellent fun.
I do actually like the showmanship side of performing, but I wouldn't criticise players who are more restrained. It's the audio aspects that concern me most.
You seem to be mistaking intense concentration and the internalization of the music as boredom. They are definitely not bored. There is a lot more going on here than 5 musicians playing music... Each one is intently listening to one another regarding tone, phrasing, dynamics, intonation, rhythm, etc. Not to mention that this is one of the most demanding quintets ever written.