This symphony is titled 'Korean' because its composition is commissioned by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism to commemorate Korean’s Independence Day in 1991. Penderecki used melody of Korean song “Bird, bird, blue bird” as a basis of his passacaglia here. Korean people suffered from Japan’s colonial rule from 1905 to 1945. Before the colonial occupation, in 1984, Donghak Movement took a place. Many peasants struggled against exploitation and Chosun dynasty wasn’t able to control them, so King Gojong requested a dispatch of troops to China. Japan sent its army to Korea as it had kind of right to do that as the result of the Sino-Japanese War. Though to Donghak movement had been put down, Japan did not withdraw its military forces and begun to accelerate the procedures to colonize Korean. In the song “Bird, bird, blue bird”, people pray to blue bird, which means Japanese army, not to perch on mung bean flower, which symbolizes one of the greatest leader of Donghak. If you want, you can watch Sumi Jo singing the song at th-cam.com/video/c_M0wv__Xww/w-d-xo.html
I have known this 5° symphony of Penderecki for long since I have a record by Wit, but I did not know that it was named 'Korean'. I do not hear any allusion to the Korean musical language. Penderecki is here in new postromantic style and from the beginning some features bear indisputedly his signature.
It's called like that because it was commissioned by South Korean cultural society which exact name I don't remember. Although that nickname is not written down in the score. As far as I know there's also some melody taken by composer from Korean patriotic song which occurs a few times in the symphony (my guess would be among others a march starting at 19:29 but I may be wrong). Anyway it's hardly recognizable for European ear so Penderecki's Korean Symphony is not particularly Korean.
Not a bad symphony, Penderecki most certainly was a great orchestrator, with an obvious flair for the dramatic. Interesting painting as well, although I don't see how this critique of consumenterism is related to the music (besides the Korean theme).
Sure, the theme of the king's clown is present in art for ages. But in this particular case, I wouldn't say so. Lee Gil Woo likes to play with pop-art motives and mixing them with Korean drawings and patterns. That image is part of series based on snapshots taken by artists from his travel. I wouldn't look for a really deep interpretation.
I have this odd feeling that mcdonalds customers and Penderecki fans don't have much overlap haha. Penderecki is like coming home from a 10-mile run and eating a salad
Könnte es sein, dass Penderecki sich wiederholt...? Und weil er keine wirklichen Melodien mehr bildet, sondern nur mit den immergleichen Figuren hantiert, ist man seine Musik bald über.
Been sampling his Symphonies. 3, 7 and now this one. The faster scherzo-like bits seem to be the most interesting parts of this one. I wouldn't say that symphonic structure is his strong point. I think when he doesn't have a text to write to his works feel kind of shapeless. Always beautiful bits, but the best bits don't really take flight. Hints of minimalism here at times...and if I may say that mood music eats up a lot of real estate and richly developed sections are only evident in spurts...so it feels to me padded. Could have said what he said in about 20 minutes. And the ending sounds indecisive and silly. Kind of awkward banging around that does not sound like he knew how to end it. Sometimes textures and unique sounds are not enough to make a convincing case.
your taste and your opinion is in your ass. you can't compare his music to that of anybody else past or present. his style and music stands on its own. give me a link to one of your compositions so I can listen to and critique it.
![Beth Gibbons / Penderecki / Górecki - Symphony No. 3 Final Movement [English Subtitles]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/-YlGYxCSDJU/mqdefault.jpg)
I am coming recently to know this wonderful world of Penderecki - a reminder of the beauty we are capable of.
This symphony is titled 'Korean' because its composition is commissioned by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism to commemorate Korean’s Independence Day in 1991. Penderecki used melody of Korean song “Bird, bird, blue bird” as a basis of his passacaglia here.
Korean people suffered from Japan’s colonial rule from 1905 to 1945. Before the colonial occupation, in 1984, Donghak Movement took a place. Many peasants struggled against exploitation and Chosun dynasty wasn’t able to control them, so King Gojong requested a dispatch of troops to China. Japan sent its army to Korea as it had kind of right to do that as the result of the Sino-Japanese War. Though to Donghak movement had been put down, Japan did not withdraw its military forces and begun to accelerate the procedures to colonize Korean.
In the song “Bird, bird, blue bird”, people pray to blue bird, which means Japanese army, not to perch on mung bean flower, which symbolizes one of the greatest leader of Donghak. If you want, you can watch Sumi Jo singing the song at th-cam.com/video/c_M0wv__Xww/w-d-xo.html
Thanks to Korea for commissioning this great piece of work!
감사합니다. 역사적인 배경과 곡에대한 정보를 얻게 되어서요. 항상 건강하시길 바랍니다.
설명을 잘함
고인이 되신 이어령 초대 문화부 장관 시절 때 의뢰해서 만들어진 곡으로 알고 있습니다.
*1894
I don't know what it is, but _man_ do I feel like having a Big Mac.
This is Elio Particelli's favorite video!
Lmao... resist!
Es hermoso, como la improbable y luego mesiánica reunión de un paraguas y una máquina de coser en una mesa de disección
Thank you for this symphony: some of its parts remember me Vertigo by Bernard Hermann.
I have known this 5° symphony of Penderecki for long since I have a record by Wit, but I did not know that it was named 'Korean'. I do not hear any allusion to the Korean musical language. Penderecki is here in new postromantic style and from the beginning some features bear indisputedly his signature.
It's called like that because it was commissioned by South Korean cultural society which exact name I don't remember. Although that nickname is not written down in the score. As far as I know there's also some melody taken by composer from Korean patriotic song which occurs a few times in the symphony (my guess would be among others a march starting at 19:29 but I may be wrong). Anyway it's hardly recognizable for European ear so Penderecki's Korean Symphony is not particularly Korean.
A Korean folk song appears at around 36:20. I don't think the march is from any korean song, at least I can't recognize.
LoL kakakakakakakakakaka
That's because Korean government asked Penderetski to compose it. But he didn't use Korean scale.
the song is called blue bird! it's played in the middle register by the brass (overlayed with the strings' chromatic lines)
Not a bad symphony, Penderecki most certainly was a great orchestrator, with an obvious flair for the dramatic. Interesting painting as well, although I don't see how this critique of consumenterism is related to the music (besides the Korean theme).
ale ladna
Somebody explain why there is Ronald with Korean people.
It scares me a lot
McDonald's is everywhere!
This is the first time I’ve seen the word “Korean” associated with this symphony.
Couples who listened to it while making love only had 0.7 children on average.
아니 그래서 저기에 왜 란란루가 있는건데;;;;;
30:00 🙏😇
Una maravilla!!
Anyone could indicate where korean themes appear in this symphony?
yum
4:55
27:08
35:12
are u related to robert kubica the f1 pilot?
quite good...
To those puzzled by the presence of The Clown, perhaps it's a reference to:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_and_the_Clown
Sure, the theme of the king's clown is present in art for ages. But in this particular case, I wouldn't say so. Lee Gil Woo likes to play with pop-art motives and mixing them with Korean drawings and patterns. That image is part of series based on snapshots taken by artists from his travel. I wouldn't look for a really deep interpretation.
@@jakubkazimierz It reminds me of the paintings of Sigmar Polke as well.
Isn't it Ronald McDonald?
@@johnpcomposer it is. It's a satire on consumerism.
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sinfonia por encargo,igual que hace 300 años,cuando los reyes se ponian con el billete,para acelerar la inspiracion,habrase visto digo yo.
32:21~32:50, 36:10~
Musica en tensiòn,no buena para relajarse,buena para ir a la guerra d troya
펜데레츠키 교향곡 5번 한국
I have this odd feeling that mcdonalds customers and Penderecki fans don't have much overlap haha. Penderecki is like coming home from a 10-mile run and eating a salad
dont know bout that. old Kryzy has always been a bit of a clown imho.
7:30 to 8:00
Könnte es sein, dass Penderecki sich wiederholt...? Und weil er keine wirklichen Melodien mehr bildet, sondern nur mit den immergleichen Figuren hantiert, ist man seine Musik bald über.
Sorry?????
@@sawomirmanikowski6742 Du solltest Detsch studieren.
@@jorgealvarado5047 fuck off
Deutschland Fahrrad ist robuster als chinesisches Auto.
stupido
6:15~ ? 되려나.
Been sampling his Symphonies. 3, 7 and now this one. The faster scherzo-like bits seem to be the most interesting parts of this one. I wouldn't say that symphonic structure is his strong point. I think when he doesn't have a text to write to his works feel kind of shapeless. Always beautiful bits, but the best bits don't really take flight. Hints of minimalism here at times...and if I may say that mood music eats up a lot of real estate and richly developed sections are only evident in spurts...so it feels to me padded. Could have said what he said in about 20 minutes. And the ending sounds indecisive and silly. Kind of awkward banging around that does not sound like he knew how to end it. Sometimes textures and unique sounds are not enough to make a convincing case.
your taste and your opinion is in your ass. you can't compare his music to that of anybody else past or present. his style and music stands on its own. give me a link to one of your compositions so I can listen to and critique it.
6:16
ドナルド・マクドナルド？
Ein Blödsinn!
15:37