Yes! I agree! His piano concertos are masterful! I am so curious why they are not used more in the piano concertos repertoire. But in any case - I love them!
What a wonderful recording, the sound engineers did themselves proud. The orchestra and organist/organ was magnificent and moved me to tears. Bravo!!!!!!!!
I have listened to a few different performances of this last movement of this symphony and in my humble opinion this is the best performance of this piece BY FAR Ms. Lapwood let's it be know she is going to use the full resources of the instrument she hits that 1st C major cord with full organ!! I have found that most performers under register that 1st chord of the final movement afraid they might cover up the orchestra not Ms. Lapwood she comes in with full organ and the 32' Reed on the pedal!!!! Also in the mid section where the piece quite down she uses the 32' flute and you get that growl but NOT drowning out the orchestra and when Ms. Lapwood comes in near the end with pedal only WOW and the final part when she is with the orchestra she does not drown out the orchestra she sores above the orchestra BRAVO!!!!
I SO agree with your analysis. I have heard some performances of this with either a timid organist or underpowered organ and been so disappointed. It was written for the great big French Orchestral organs.
I know the LPO and Ms Lapwood are brilliant musicians but I need to say ‘chapeau’ to the sound recording team. Possibly the best balanced reproduction ever?
The first time I heard this movement when I was in high school, I was drawn out of my body, so to speak. It was purely ethereal. Especially the piano runs. The movement is always a joy.
Magnifique...j’adore cette œuvre qui met tellement bien l’orgue le roi des instruments.. Une surprise par contre...il n’y a pas de console déportée tellement pratique pour les concerts ? Contrairement a l’orgue de la philharmonie de Paris totalement cachee , ici l’orgue est exposé dans toute sa beauté 👍👍👍 Merci à vous
The whole percussion section is fantastic, nothing out of place really and I love the tone out of that timpanist. I can't quite tell what mics they are using but it sounds fantastic!
That was beautiful. The conductor managed to bring lots of energy to the music while retaining its grandeur and avoiding anything frantic or overwrought.
First time I heard this was in a college music appreciation class 55 years ago. Still one of my favorite pieces of music, along with much of Saint-Saëns' compositions. (Sometimes a little hard on my speakers, to say nothing of the neighbors, but worth every note.)
One time some years ago ,no one home ,I decided to blast this with two 48 in floor speakers base refrex ,when done I was thrilled,a hippie neighbour came to the door ,asked the question,MAN,WHAT WAS THAT,!
Jader Bignamini conducted Turandot with the Detroit Symphony. Othalie Graham and Jonathan Burton were soloist. Jader was a last minute replacement for Slatkin. (George Shirley was Emperor Altoum!). As I sat there listening I kept thinking this is the greatest conducting of Turandot I’ve ever heard! Magical! It wasn’t too long after that (2020) they offered him the job of principal conductor. His contract is now extended through 2031. He’s a genuine maestro.
I first discovered this awesome piece of music as a teenager in 1979 when the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps performed this at the beginning of their show that summer.
Great to hear the Royal Festival Hall Organ, fairly recently restored, in full voice once again. And played by the delightful Anna Lapwood. Glorious orchestral performance too. Such a pity that the Acoustic, although improved, is still somewhat dry and uninspiring.
But that low note she plays at 0:59 (and again at 2:58 ). Almost impossible to hear on a phone or tablet. But through my big stereo,....the neighbors felt that one.
I will NEVER FORGET when I flew to Salt Lake City to hear the Saint-Saens Organ Symphony performed by the Orchestra at Temple Square with organist Richard Elliot at the mighty organ at the egg shaped Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City. By the end of the work I was in full-blown tears openly weeping. I had to spend some ten-fifteen minutes to get myself together after this wonderful experience.
We had a record of this and as a child I played it and danced around the living room with abandon until it inevitably skipped. This frankly beats all of my beloved beethoven’s symphonies except maybe the end of the 5th.
I experienced this first hand at the Barbican. The LSO and Anna Lapwood. It moved me to tears. Even on an electric organ. The orchestra were incredible and Anna was her usual amazing self. The point is GO! These concerts are just wonderful and everyone can enjoy them x
I first heard this rendition when prince Charles was at Salisbury cathedral many years ago I was captivated then . This concert is amazing too thank you ❤
An excellent performance all round here with some nice sensitivity especially in the well known final movement. However, this performance still pales, when you listen to the full symphony, to Barenboim's superb recording with the CSO who were in perfect form in 1975, with Gaston Litaize on the organ. A recording, that imho, still needs to be surpassed.
1m 50 s d'une entrée aussi impressionnante que celle de Richard Strauss avec son "Ainsi parlait Zarathoustra" Bien entendu, les deux œuvres ne se ramènent pas uniquement à ça, mais il n'empêche que cela marque tous les esprits, que l'on soit mélomane ou pas. 😊
Hi, this was in London, at the Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall, 22 November 2023. And the conductor was Jader Bignamini with London Philharmonic Orchestra and as mentioned above, the amazing Anna Lapwood on the organ. The whole concert was fantastic :)
Anna was born for the organ…🥇🏆.
Un des chefs d’œuvre de Camille Saint-Saens , ce final est extraordinaire !
That is Jader Bingamini conducting! We live him in Detroit. He’s our maestro.
We never hear enough of Saint-Saëns. His piano concertos are wonderful.
Don’t forget the Africa Fantasy!
Yes! I agree! His piano concertos are masterful! I am so curious why they are not used more in the piano concertos repertoire. But in any case - I love them!
That is full Saint-Saënsory satisfaction!
Touche!
What a wonderful recording, the sound engineers did themselves proud. The orchestra and organist/organ was magnificent and moved me to tears. Bravo!!!!!!!!
Magic - Anna Lapwood and the LPO, who could ask for more. Really great performance.
I have listened to a few different performances of this last movement of this symphony and in my humble opinion this is the best performance of this piece BY FAR Ms. Lapwood let's it be know she is going to use the full resources of the instrument she hits that 1st C major cord with full organ!! I have found that most performers under register that 1st chord of the final movement afraid they might cover up the orchestra not Ms. Lapwood she comes in with full organ and the 32' Reed on the pedal!!!! Also in the mid section where the piece quite down she uses the 32' flute and you get that growl but NOT drowning out the orchestra and when Ms. Lapwood comes in near the end with pedal only WOW and the final part when she is with the orchestra she does not drown out the orchestra she sores above the orchestra BRAVO!!!!
This is by far the best rendition of this piece I have listened to.
I SO agree with your analysis. I have heard some performances of this with either a timid organist or underpowered organ and been so disappointed. It was written for the great big French Orchestral organs.
Indeed, a very good performance and good recording too.
Agree. The only thing I can think of wrong with this performance is that I wasn't there to experience it!
@@scratchanitch I was thinking: what do I miss? But now I know: it is just that😄
I know the LPO and Ms Lapwood are brilliant musicians but I need to say ‘chapeau’ to the sound recording team. Possibly the best balanced reproduction ever?
AGREED great audio engineering and yes VERY balanced.
Audio engineering is an essential art.
A sonic feast.
If I had words to sing a day for you, I make it a morning golden and true…
One of those tunes that, even though very young, managed to stick in my head for all these years.
32' pipes. FULL organ!
Wow!
The opening section was played when i carried my farthers casket into church for his funeral, he loved it. So powerful always brings a tear .
The first time I heard this movement when I was in high school, I was drawn out of my body, so to speak. It was purely ethereal. Especially the piano runs. The movement is always a joy.
The same with me. I still have the recording with Michael Murray and Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Yes... and absolutely so!
The magical "piano runs" are what brings me to an emotional point & the brink of tears in that final movement every time!
@@joehardy5477 They are sublime!
Magnifique...j’adore cette œuvre qui met tellement bien l’orgue le roi des instruments..
Une surprise par contre...il n’y a pas de console déportée tellement pratique pour les concerts ?
Contrairement a l’orgue de la philharmonie de Paris totalement cachee , ici l’orgue est exposé dans toute sa beauté 👍👍👍
Merci à vous
The iconic timpani solo at the very end with the drums in the American configuration
The whole percussion section is fantastic, nothing out of place really and I love the tone out of that timpanist.
I can't quite tell what mics they are using but it sounds fantastic!
Absolutely outstanding! The crispness of the orchestra what was simply sublime. A digital standing ovation at my keyboard!
And to think Camille composed this masterpiece in record time. The music flowed from him as fast as he could write.
At the age of three, he learned alone music theory, listening to the whistling of a kettle.
She really laid down the power chords with majesty, not just volume. From Chicago, U.S.A.
That was beautiful. The conductor managed to bring lots of energy to the music while retaining its grandeur and avoiding anything frantic or overwrought.
Excellent performance. Great seeing Anna in her usual place.
Just incredible.Anna on that fabulous organ to all the orchestra,just a complete work of art guided by such a smooth moving conductor.Thank you ALL
Magnificent!! Thank you for highlighting the pianists too!!
The organ was majestic, but that timpani in the end was metal.
They usually are - or did you mean 'mental'?
@@rattywoof5259 like heavy metal (music)
Fabulous performance - thanks for sharing.
La palabra correcta para describir esta pieza es "Magnífica"!
❤❤Fantastic! What great pipes, organist, orchestra, conductor, omgosh, the ending spectacular!!!
Beautiful in every way, especially Anna Lapwood on the pipe organ!!
Anna is like a smiling organ!
Principal flutist has presence and tone of 1 in a million. Oh and the organ is pretty cool as well.
First time I heard this was in a college music appreciation class 55 years ago. Still one of my favorite pieces of music, along with much of Saint-Saëns' compositions. (Sometimes a little hard on my speakers, to say nothing of the neighbors, but worth every note.)
One time some years ago ,no one home ,I decided to blast this with two 48 in floor speakers base refrex ,when done I was thrilled,a hippie neighbour came to the door ,asked the question,MAN,WHAT WAS THAT,!
Goosebumps! I can't say anymore. Goosebumps!
Lovely performance..i really enjoyed the 4 hands the orchestra and of course my favourite..the pipe organ...bravo
There is no other kind of organ than a "pipe" organ. The pretenders are electronic keyboards.
Sends shivers down.my spine. Brilliant performance...
Wish they had included the entire work. This is a phenomenal piece of music.
Jader Bignamini conducted Turandot with the Detroit Symphony. Othalie Graham and Jonathan Burton were soloist. Jader was a last minute replacement for Slatkin. (George Shirley was Emperor Altoum!). As I sat there listening I kept thinking this is the greatest conducting of Turandot I’ve ever heard! Magical! It wasn’t too long after that (2020) they offered him the job of principal conductor. His contract is now extended through 2031. He’s a genuine maestro.
Bravo. Fantastic. Que belíssima versão e interpretação. This is the best version I have heard from this finale. Thanks for recording.
Allegro, vivace come un bel risveglio mattutino🕊️
Powerful and luscious work. A great orchestra! Thank you!
Du grand luxe visuel et sonore pour cette symphonie irrésistible ❤
Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo. Somptueuse interprétation pour cette oeuvre magnifique de Saint-Saens. BRAVO !
And of the most exciting pieces of music I have ever heard. Wonderful.
Royal Festival Hall last November. Jader Bignamini was the conductor. Also had Julian Joseph at this concert doing Rhapsody in Blue. Epic concert.
I first discovered this awesome piece of music as a teenager in 1979 when the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps performed this at the beginning of their show that summer.
Nothing like a live performance. Everyone in top form, the Harrison well-captured & sounding excellent. Arguably as good as it can get 👏👏
Great to hear the Royal Festival Hall Organ, fairly recently restored, in full voice once again. And played by the delightful Anna Lapwood. Glorious orchestral performance too. Such a pity that the Acoustic, although improved, is still somewhat dry and uninspiring.
And, of course, the ultimate and cruel irony is that having a large audience just makes the acoustics even worse ...
But that low note she plays at 0:59 (and again at 2:58 ). Almost impossible to hear on a phone or tablet. But through my big stereo,....the neighbors felt that one.
Excellent performance and sound mixing. Anna does it proud!! Where's the CD??
Absolutely thrilling!
Definitely one of those pieces to experience live, like big fireworks shows - so much better when you feel it through your body.
I will NEVER FORGET when I flew to Salt Lake City to hear the Saint-Saens Organ Symphony performed by the Orchestra at Temple Square with organist Richard Elliot at the mighty organ at the egg shaped Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City.
By the end of the work I was in full-blown tears openly weeping. I had to spend some ten-fifteen minutes to get myself together after this wonderful experience.
Yes the Tabernacle organ is a phenomenal instrument. It's the 10th largest organ in the US. And Richard Elliott is one of the best.
Great Organ sound! everything is perfect to me!
This sounds so mighty !!!!!
Truly a Saint-Saensory-Spectacular! Has anyone found this performance of the entire symphony on line?
BRAVO indeed!
the most stirring, powerful version I've ever heard! So grateful!!!
Extraordinaire !!!
We had a record of this and as a child I played it and danced around the living room with abandon until it inevitably skipped. This frankly beats all of my beloved beethoven’s symphonies except maybe the end of the 5th.
I experienced this first hand at the Barbican. The LSO and Anna Lapwood. It moved me to tears. Even on an electric organ. The orchestra were incredible and Anna was her usual amazing self. The point is GO! These concerts are just wonderful and everyone can enjoy them x
This is the LPO at the Royal Festival Hall.
Excellent perfomance! I would like you to mention the name of the conductor!
Jader Bignamini
@@nyapsta1
Thank you!
I first heard this rendition when prince Charles was at Salisbury cathedral many years ago I was captivated then .
This concert is amazing too thank you ❤
The sound! Wow!
Yowzers! That's fantastic!
Love this. Saw it once at our church with the organ and symphony. Amazing!
I cannot listen to this without waving my arms around and stamping my feet like a demented fool. In my head, I'm conducting !
Simply glorious! As good as my all time favorite by Jean Martinon!
Anna!
GREAT! SUPERB!
Aufregend, fantastisch, super❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯
Magnífico!
Grandeza magnífica de expressão musical .
Bravo !!!sublime oeuvre et magnifiquement bien jouer !! GREAT
That was spectacular!!! I love playing this and cannot wait to do it again!
Nice interpretation ! Camille Saint-Saëns was a composer and an organist at the church la Madeleine in Paris ...
Stunning!
Perfection!
What a treat for the audience! Quite a decent sound system here but you cannot equal the auditorium sound.
That was fantastic!
Magnificente!!!!!! Bravissimi!!!!!!!!
Absolutely Great Composer.
Wonderful!
& I THOUGHT YOU WE'RE GOING TO MISS MY FAVORITE COLOR PINK 🩷 AM SOO PROUD OF YOU, & CLASSIC FM.
Spectacular!
Love this piece!
An excellent performance all round here with some nice sensitivity especially in the well known final movement. However, this performance still pales, when you listen to the full symphony, to Barenboim's superb recording with the CSO who were in perfect form in 1975, with Gaston Litaize on the organ. A recording, that imho, still needs to be surpassed.
Bravo, Bravo!
Amazing😍♥️
Wonderful.love it.
Wow! Just Wow. 😊
maestoso indeed!!!
At 7:53 You can see the conductor saying "That'll do, pig. That'll do."
Amazing! ❤️
This song was used in the movie Babe the Pig.....core memory unlocked
This is not a "song." It is a "symphonic work."
1m 50 s d'une entrée aussi impressionnante que celle de Richard Strauss avec son "Ainsi parlait Zarathoustra"
Bien entendu, les deux œuvres ne se ramènent pas uniquement à ça, mais il n'empêche que cela marque tous les esprits, que l'on soit mélomane ou pas. 😊
Someone can tell me where this fabulous concerto was perform and who was the conductor please? I would really appreciate. Thanks you so very much.
Hi, this was in London, at the Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall, 22 November 2023.
And the conductor was Jader Bignamini with London Philharmonic Orchestra and as mentioned above, the amazing Anna Lapwood on the organ.
The whole concert was fantastic :)
Thanks you so very much and regards from Costa Rica,Central America.
Isn’t it Anna Lapwood playing the organ ?
It is!! She’s AMAZING!!
@@ELMITCH86She’s amazing indeed ! I love her choices for the registration, specially the bass line. Well done !
Well it looks exactly like her ! So it's bloody obvious spaff brain. 🤪🙈
That’s what the caption says
The one and only!
SUPERB! Anyone know if this is available to purchase on DVD? Thank you, very much!
🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
The finest I have heard. Can anyone spell "powerful?"
Wow
Franz Liszt, d' ou il est, a du apprécier.