No need to feel bad; my band didn't play it as well as this. This is one of the greatest orchestras ever under a legendary conductor. I don't think it could get much better than this.
Fifty years ago, the Butler County High School Band, from Morgantown Kentucky, played this at Western Kentucky University, during State tryouts. It was magnificent! I played first oboe and best friend, Marilyn Tuck played first flute. Very proud of how well we performed. I had forgotten how good it was and how we were always challenged by our Band Director, Charlie Black. Peggy Smith Jenkins.
I love all the Rossini overtures, but for some reason I have a special affection for this one, In my mind it conjures up a sultry afternoon in perhaps Ravello or the Cinque Terre ( not that I have ever been to either of these places).
Late 70's or early 80's, I think. I'd have to go back and watch the DVDs. If you can find it, buy a 4 DVD box set called Solti, The Maestro. That's there this, and so many other great videos I posted, comes from.
@@ChrisHaas1 Maybe this is a clue: Will Scarlett is playing second trumpet, which is unusual. In 1966, he moved from fourth to third, but he was never second. However, in September of 1974 Vincent Cichowicz, the second trumpet, retired. He was replaced in that year by Charles Geyer, but perhaps not immediately, as Geyer, at that time, fourth trumpet. Geyer was replaced at that position by Philip Smith only in January 1975. At that point, Geyer would have appeared as second trumpet. So perhaps in the fall of 1974 Scarlett moved "up" temporarily from third to second for a while. The year 1974 would be consistent with all the other personnel seen in the video.
I'm surprised that Solti didn't have a heart attack with all those hysterical antics on the podium. Great orchestra, great players, but NOT a fan of this recording or interpretation. The best is Karajan conducting the Berlin Philharmonic in it's hey-day.
No need to feel bad; my band didn't play it as well as this. This is one of the greatest orchestras ever under a legendary conductor. I don't think it could get much better than this.
The sound quality of the Oboe player is exquisite ❤️
An exceptional delivery of a world classic. If you don't know this piece, learn it. It will bring hours of memorable enjoyment. Bravo!
Wow. Just found this recording on here. Love Rossini. Love this overture. Loved Sir Georg Solti. Just wonderful
Sir Georg was great. Always admired him!
The great Sir Georg with the great Chicago Symphony Orchestra! It cannot get better than this! Thank you for upload. Truly enjoyed it.
Glad you enjoyed it
Applause to all of you Genius!!!
Fifty years ago, the Butler County High School Band, from Morgantown Kentucky, played this at Western Kentucky University, during State tryouts. It was magnificent! I played first oboe and best friend, Marilyn Tuck played first flute. Very proud of how well we performed. I had forgotten how good it was and how we were always challenged by our Band Director, Charlie Black. Peggy Smith Jenkins.
Thank you for posting it. I love this one so much that I can listen to it again and again! Each time gives me goosebumps!!
great performance of the best orchestra of the past! Everything is made almost ideally!
PIU' ASCOLTO E PIU' MI PIACE. FANTASTICO. ANCHE L'ESECUZIONE E' MASSIMA. ROSSINI GRANDISSIMO MUSICISTA ITALIANO.
Dear God I love that low brass hit at 4:27
Absolutely Wonderful!!! Thank You.
I love all the Rossini overtures, but for some reason I have a special affection for this one,
In my mind it conjures up a sultry afternoon in perhaps Ravello or the Cinque Terre ( not that I have ever been to either of these places).
BRAAAVVVOOOO. Georg Soldi fantástico
I thought my band played this pretty well until now.
don't forget Ray Still, one of the finest Oboe players to walk the planet
Absolutely!
AMAZING
7:23 ...
gives me goosebumps. should be played loudly thru real speakers!
Poor trombonist at 7:24...
I conducted the band version of this may times. This shits on most music I hear today.
We did the band version also - it's fantastic!
Anybody from HYS 2019?
What year is this?
Late 70's or early 80's, I think. I'd have to go back and watch the DVDs. If you can find it, buy a 4 DVD box set called Solti, The Maestro. That's there this, and so many other great videos I posted, comes from.
What year was this recorded?
Late '70s or early '80s
I first saw this on PBS in the 1970's. The entire evening was Rossini overtures.
@@ChrisHaas1 Maybe this is a clue: Will Scarlett is playing second trumpet, which is unusual. In 1966, he moved from fourth to third, but he was never second. However, in September of 1974 Vincent Cichowicz, the second trumpet, retired. He was replaced in that year by Charles Geyer, but perhaps not immediately, as Geyer, at that time, fourth trumpet. Geyer was replaced at that position by Philip Smith only in January 1975. At that point, Geyer would have appeared as second trumpet. So perhaps in the fall of 1974 Scarlett moved "up" temporarily from third to second for a while. The year 1974 would be consistent with all the other personnel seen in the video.
I'm surprised that Solti didn't have a heart attack with all those hysterical antics on the podium. Great orchestra, great players, but NOT a fan of this recording or interpretation. The best is Karajan conducting the Berlin Philharmonic in it's hey-day.
A conductor is a mime, and receives what he exudes, what he desires musically. Do you also dislike Bernstein? Ozawa? Dudamel?
The Piccolo should be called to perform rather than the flute. Google Maestro Levine's performance.
Flute player not as crisp as I’d prefer