Something most would have missed, the orchestra even stood up during the national anthem, that is rare. I can remember being at work on that day and having my break in the canteen where we had a tv, I had a feeling they were preparing the nation for an announcement, something most of us were expecting in the years to come, something we did not want to hear. I served my Queen, my oath was to her not a politician, I will leave it at that as I have nothing good to say about any politician. I have watched this video on many occasions as it is so solemn, I think people suddenly realised their Queen was gone, I like many others shed a tear or two, she had been there all my life. The orchestra did extremely well considering the circumstances, so I have to give them a lot of credit, you turn up to do a concert and you are thrown into the deep end when our Monarch passed, thankyou for your respect.
The Brits can certainly teach all the rest of us how to demonstrate respect! I was totally taken in by the music, of course, but the emotion emanating from the audience was so touching. It must be a wonderful feeling to love and honor a leader who showed such dignity, restraint, and unfailing discipline for over 70 years. Such a moving tribute and such a worthy people. Your Queen was so very international in her radiance, as shown by the grief demonstrated around the world. I am truly sorry for your loss.
I'm in the United States, but my whole life we paid attention to England and the King/Queen. I loved Queen Elizabeth. I loved how she loved you all and her total devotion to her country. I loved how she wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty when she worked with her plants, rode her horses, served your country during WWII. I loved her smile. I had the privilege of touring Buckingham Palace and because my son was disabled and in a wheelchair we got to go in thru the front door. Everyone was so kind to us. I shed many tears when she passed away and miss her very much. Thank you for this tribute toher.
Anyone who heard this that night cried. Such a beautiful emotional performance for a beautiful dedicated Lady. Rest in peace Queen Elizabeth II.🙏⚘️❤️ Limerick Ireland.
As a Philadelphian who has lived in London and who also is the next door neighbor to an orchestra member and who has attended the Proms many times, I found this very moving.
This had me in tears, again. What a view of both audience and orchestra for what is probably the most poignant display of an unexpected performance played by an American orchestra for a British Queen. Just so powerful
The silence with which the British show respect for their Queen is impressive and touching. You could have heard a pin drop. I love the piece "Nimrod". It always gives me goosebumps.
I am an American. I absolutely adored Queen Elizabeth II. She had such grace, dignity, humility, respect, compassion and a little humor added in. I cried when I heard the news. She was the only Queen I have ever known. I have always admired her and the British people. I have traveled all over the world and that is the only place where I cried when I left. From your cousin across the pond, you have my deepest condolences.
@@Susan2361 Hi Susan, I was born in UK, but I have lived and worked in 7 different countries during my working life. I hold Australian and New Zealand citizenship. What I am saying is I know the Queen will be missed all around the world. Thats quite an effort for a young woman that started her reign at aged 26 eh?
Good evening Susan from Essex, England. Thank you for your kind words, I think that there maybe a little vibration of an English Woman in you. However you and like minded folk are part of, and stand with us as we remember this gentle Lady.
Just unbelievable, Her Majesty gained respect from thousands of people for her dedication to the UK and Commonwealth and across the world. She was one special Lady. RIP
I have just shown this to friend of a friend who was there that night, though out of view to the right. He said that he knew the concert would be cancelled but it seemed the 'right thing to do' to go. He said it was the most moving Prom he has ever been to but he held in the emotion until he saw one of the American musicians playing Nimrod with tears running down his face. Respect flows with the tears.
I’m a SCOT AND SHE WAS A REMARKABLE WOMAN ,I HOPE SHE IS WITH HER HUSBAND AND ALL HER FAMILY. HER AND GONE ,GOD BLESS THIS REMARKABLE QUEEN , AS SHE WAS IN SO MANY WAYS ,
This is too hard for me. I’m drowning in my tears…. The Queen, God Bless her….. May she Rest in Peace with her beloved Prince Philip- this music, just the best ever written for cello and orchestra, played by an American orchestra, and the audience, so respectful…… how can l listen to anything better than this at this time. I did not know that Elgar wrote Nimrod (Enjgma Variations ) as a funeral March for the Queen’s great grandfather’s funeral - Edward VII miss all good things British….. I live in Virginia now. Very sad time for so many of us and the world. The most respected person l do believe. The Queen will be missed, this is for sure😥😥😥
The Philadelphia Orchestra's performances of the British National Anthem and Sir Edward Elgar's "Nimrod" were profoundly moving. God bless the people of the United Kingdom.🇬🇧
I am Canadian and I am filled with emotion looking at this video. Brits are remarkable people. I too deeply regret our beloved Queen. I shall never forget her. This great lady will remain in my heart for ever. May her beautiful Soul Rest In Peace in Heaven.
We shall never see her like again, she was a bridge to the greatest, the Wartime generation, 'keep calm and carry on', thank you ma'am for your service to our nation, which you confirmed at the age of 21, you never waivered or faltered. Your duty done 10 fold, may you now rest in peace with Phillip, but i guess, we will miss you, only we don't know as yet, how much.
You can tell every member of this orchestra is playing with everything in their entire beings. It's moments like this that prove true dignity and respect exists in the hearts of man.
I’m a brit living in Saigon. What a lovely tribute from our dear American friends. A touching rendition of Nimrod. Much love and thank you for posting xx
I am son of Bitish mum and german father, born German and it was because our Great Elizabeth that 2012, I became British and it was one of the Greatest Moments in my Life, when I took my Oath of aligiance to HM.....and I will forever sing God Save Our Noble Queen...because she was so remarkable....I miss her so much and I never saw her, let alone touched her..May she Rest in Peace
I am proud to be a Pennsylvanian and to hear our famous Philadelphia Orchestra honor The Queen this way. I agree with all that has been said...the entire world has a hole in it now. She taught us many things..endurance, loyalty, honor, respect, etc. she truly was a role model and inspiration. thank you for sharing this poignant moment.
Hi maybe a return thanks when the Guard's played the Star Spangled Banner outside Buckingham Palace at the request of the Queen for the Americans stranded in London during 9/11. Good Save the Queen may She rest In Eternal peace.
It is still difficult to believe that Her Majesty is no longer with us. I've always loved Nimrod and never heard it played better than it was here. Thank you Philadelphia. RIP Elizabeth II.
@@Ionabrodie69 Here in Canada, the British monarch is King/Queen of Canada, and they are referred to as such. The day Britain held its accession ceremony, there were similar ceremonies in all the Commonwealth countries to formally declare King Charles III king of those countries. Ours happened in Ottawa, declaring him King of Canada.
To hear an American orchestra play our National Anthem absolutely spot on and then render Nimrod to perfection. Wow. Just .. WOW! Well done The Philadelphia Orchestra 👏👏
@@Ionabrodie69 One of the joys of The proms is the wide variety of nationalities playing a wide variety of music. This US orchestra had come a long way to take part in The Proms series of concerts. What they did was very respectful despite their obvious disappointment. And the last night of the Proms is always the BBC Orchestra but even there they have had US and other nationalities conducting. Long may it continue.
@@Ionabrodie69 The Philadelphia is one of the great American orchestras. They had been invited by the BBC to travel from the U.S. to give a concert at the Proms. Upon learning of the passing of Queen Elizabeth, they cancelled their program and instead paid tribute to her by playing “God Save the Queen” and the Nimrod variation by British composer Elgar, one of the Queen’s favorites and, as I’m sure you know, played at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday and chosen by the Duke of Edinburgh for his funeral. The Philadelphia offered this performance at a moment’s notice. I remember when the Queen requested her own musicians to play the American National Anthem in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace on 9/11. It was to me a splendid and touching gesture of solidarity, and was deeply appreciated by Americans all over the world. There will have been countless British musical groups playing in homage to Queen Elizabeth. The way in which this American orchestra cancelled its program so it could instead play the Anthem and the Nimrod variation to honor Queen Elizabeth seems to me a similarly touching gesture of respect, sympathy, and solidarity from Americans to Her Majesty and the people of the U.K. and Commonwealth.
And don't forget the coldstream guards playing the star spangled banner just after September 11th. QEII personally requested that. Families eh. We bicker, but are suddenly there for one another
I’m from Philadelphia and herd this Orchestra many times and my heart aches for the passing of this dear Lady…..what a tremendous loss to the world…..may She REST IN THE ARMS OF GOD !
I'm a Canadian. I am 63. I have never known any UK Monarch except Queen Elizabeth 11. It feels weird to see King Charles 111. It feels like a bait and switch. I cried during this (the respect to the Queen part) and I sang along as I did in all my school years. Well until High School. Every single school day along with the Lord's Prayer. How could we have gone so wrong in the time since. Queen Elizabeth is in Heaven relaxing reviewing her long life and service and she is happy to be Home. God Bless you Queen Elizabeth 11 !!!!!!
Those wondering why the Phil could play the British National Anthem so well should remember that the American patriotic song "My Country Tis Of Thee" is sung to the same tune! That said, there was no doubt which version they were playing on this occasion!
i'm sitting here crying. God bless the Queen. What a lovely rendition of Nimrod (my favourite of The Variations ever since i was a child and was introduced to Elgar by my parents).
I had become Wales’s Queen that night and I clearly remember the emotion in my mother when I was announced as Queen when I was 20. Almost a year on, me and Woody.EXE are marking acsesion day privately this coming Friday and I absolutely dread it. This has been such a difficult year with the Queens passing and then I almost died 6 months after her
I am from Argentina but lived during part of my childhood in Britain and learned to respect their History and significance of the Monarchy as a part of it... This superb rendition of Nimrod made me shed tears and I think few musical pieces are more fitting than this one to remember and honor the memory of the departed...
This is something that I have never experienced before in my 66 years of life. The respect from the audience and orchestra alike. I have never heard total silence in an auditorium. No one coughed, no paper rustled. Then to hear the most emotional and beautiful rendition of Nimrod that I have ever heard followed by total silence. I am in awe. I have watched this a few times now and each time my chest feels like it is going to explode and tears stream down my face. Too often these days I dislike my fellow humans for their uncaring ways but this audience has restored my faith in humanity. I can see that this audience was a cross section of ages yet they all showed the same respect for our beautiful monarch. Thank you for sharing such a humbling video ❤
Having done it fopr over 40 years, I can assure you that the music lovers in the Arena very rarely move a muscle and stand all the time. Most of the coughing comes from people in the Stalls and Loggia Boxes - there were not many in the Stalls and I couldn't spot any Hospitality in the Loggia Boxes. The best Nimrod I ever heard was played as an encore for Jaqueline DuPre who was in the audience.
A most beautiful rendition of God Save the Queen for a truly remarkable and well loved Monarch. The piece was played with true feeling and respect for our beloved late Queen. The key changes not normally played at "Send her victorious, happy and glorious" really pulled at ones heartstrings. It was as if the whole World stopped for a moment in saddness and disbelief with everyone in deep reflection realising that they were witnessing a very special moment in history. May you rest in peace Your Majesty
My heart dropped to the floor when the announcement was made. I never thought she would have died before 100 years old. I really didn't want and still don't want to believe it. I like the King, but this is an unbearable loss that will take years to come to terms with. May She Rest In Peace! God Save The King! The piece Nimrod was written by Elgar as a funeral march in memory of his friend, Her Majesty's Great Grandfather, Edward VII who died in 1910. Heartbroken, Dr. G. Giammarino, III
Actually, the Enigma Variations had their first performance in 1899, 3 years before Queen Victoria's death. It may have been played at EdwardVII's funeral, but wasn't written for it - it is dedicated to Elgar's music editor Augustus Jaeger (German for hunter - Nimrod was the 'mighty hunter')
@@simbee3634 agreed I think the confusion was his pomp and circumstance which he did write for the fanfare exit of the Abby for Edward VIIs coronation . The only funeral march that was written for an English monarch was by Henry Purcell for Queen Mary II in 1695, it’s quite nice not sure why they don’t use it. th-cam.com/video/Us-48gc6x-8/w-d-xo.html
This piece of music is so emotive and with it being played just after the announcement of The Queens death is heartbreaking still. Only four weeks at the time of writing but still saddened that I shall not see her beautiful smile again. Christmas Day at 3pm will NEVER be the same again.
This rendition of Nimrod is absolutely amazing! I was shocked, literally frozen in awe. It's been 9 months since the Queen's passing, and I just wanted to say this. When I heard the news, I almost cried. It's so sad to see a famous queen say farewell to her people. I mean, I'm a guy from another country (The Philippines), yet, I still cry at the queen of England passing. Hearing this rendition of Nimrod is very heart-wrenching and beautiful at the same time.
One could talk about the Emperor of Japan, or the Queen of the Netherlands, or the king of Spain, but here in the United States when one said "the" Queen it was understood w/o saying it was Elizabeth II. She needed no introduction. She was truly Elizabeth the Great. She kept her promise.
They Certainly Captured The Moment !! I Could Not Possibly Imagine A Composition That More Completely Embodied The MAGNITUDE And GREATNESS of The Queens Reign Other Than Elgar's Nimrod !!!....
I'm sure here in the UK and the Commonwealth, so many have been sincerely touched by the American Peoples beautiful response to our lovely Queens death. She surely is the Worlds' Iconic Human Being. At this moment we join hands across continents in sorrow and support. May she now have eternal peace, so deserved after a life of service.
She was a constant that we here in America often do not understand. Having a family history from England and feeling very akin to the country itself, her loss is a great blow. My thoughts and heart are with you all and the Royal Family. God Save The King!
How fine to have invited an American orchestra, and to play Nimrod in memory of the Queen. The Philadelphia is one of our great orchestras, and its presence binds together our countries. I often would make the trip to Philadelphia to hear them. I am glad and touched they are at the Proms for the memorial to our beloved Queen, for she belonged to America, too. We are more than cousins. Churchill said to his people, "never separate yourselves from the Americans."
It's the annual BBC Proms series, which takes place every day over about 6 weeks in the summer - orchestras and musicians from all over the world are invited. Just happened to be this orchestra that was due to perform that evening. They did a great job and paid a wonderful tribute.
A people mourns its beloved monarch. So beautiful, so moving, filled with sorrow and soul, spoken by their silence, and then their sad and gentle applause of appreciation. This performance of this gorgeous piece is the best, the finest of it. Thank you for posting.
😢That is what my heart felt when I learned of Her Majesty’s passing. May God bless her and give strength to the King. This from an American, no less. RIP
As a United States citizen, I always admired Her Majesty from the time I was five years old. I’m now 68, and never wavered on the respect for her. R.I.P. Your Majesty. ❤😢
This is so stunningly and emotionally beautiful. I'm from the States but had a deep admiration for your Queen, she was a remarkable woman. Her memory is our treasure.
It must have been an extraordinary experience to be present at that occasion. The Philadelphia Orchestra has a fine reputation in performances of English music; its recordings under Eugene Ormandy come into the category of "legendary". Bravo.
Thank you for posting this Stella. It is a most moving and fitting tribute to Her Majesty, the respect and love many of us feel for her was also in that place at that time, and I'm sure her Majesty's soul felt this atmosphere that night, as we do watching it 7 months later, or when ever we are watching it, 2023 0r 3023 if the world and the internet is still around.
I was absolutely heartbroken when I heard the news. May she rest in peace with her beloved Prince in eternity. We will never see a wonderful woman with her strength and grace. God save the Queen and keep her family safe within His loving kindness.
Edward Elgar has been called the diarist of the British Empire. His memorable compositions have entered the lives of those in Great Britain as well as most high school graduates in the United States when his Pomp and Circumstance March is performed. Elgar's Crown of India Suite is epic, a reminder of the Empire at its height. His March of the Mogul Emperors is proud, loud and boastful. Nimrod is for remembrance everywhere.
The British are so respectful and gracious. Especially when one compares them to Americans, on the whole. I say that as an American who values respect and dignity and remains bewildered at the conduct of some of my countrymen and national leaders. It's absolutely heartwarming to see this most dignified tribute of love and affection for a monarch who was loved the world over by most and respected by all.
I have heard Nimrod played many times by many different orchestras but this performance was simply something else, in a different league. It had everything of just about every player, superb doesn't come close. I can't imagine how the audience felt, I just hope they never forget.
@@Ionabrodie69 Circumstances come into play. Yes, BBC SO are absolutely awesome, but they weren't there at that point in time. A beautiful tribute all the same, thank you to all that played. Nailed it.
@@Ionabrodie69 You miss the point; I am not comparing orchestras. I just think that this performance was something special and had that "je ne sais quoi" missing from many other renditions of this piece of music. If you don't or can't see that then I'm sorry for you are the loser.
This wonderful piece by Elgar is intrinsically linked to england. Soaring over green rolling hills of the countryside. It is both beautiful & spine chilling. Kudos to Philledelphia orchestra for their supreme talent
Thank you so much orchestra and conductor. The Queen was indeed Heaven Sent. A most remarkable and diligent treasure. Miss you dear Queen even though it is now one month since you crossed Rainbow Bridge. Love from a true Elizabethan to a sparkling Queen. xx
Agree about the heaven sent, but she was also heaven taken! In the end, she did not really rage, rage against the dying of the light, and the Holy Spirit knew that, in the midst of the awful 2020, as just a part of the awful 2020s, He might call her and use her death as a chance to show the world how much beauty and unity, dignity, order, divinity, sacrifice, devotion and forgiveness among human beings there might still be. The day after she was buried evil struck back as Putin escalated his appalling conflict seeming to threaten the whole Earth. The choice is so clear to us now, and it's right that The Queen as a Sister in Christ played her VAST part in that... If we follow Jesus we reject evil in ALL its manifestations, meaning also the non-forgiveness, love of money, judgmentalism, lack of care for life or truth, and environmentsl destruction all so typical for the Putin regime ... though not only.
In my 36 years on this Earth, I have known no other monarch other than Queen Elizabeth. As an American, I was saddened to learn the news of her passing. I got back into re-watching 'The Crown' in preparation for the upcoming Season in a few weeks and got to Youtubing her again when I came across this video. A fitting tribute, and even after a year since her passing, the music still got me a bit teary-eyed and I was in awe at the silence at the end. I can only hope the Queen was able to look down and see the impact she had on her people, her cousins across the pond, and the countless across the world.
pls good people out there, do not watch The Crown, it is a soap opera, made to make money for the Netflix owners, feeding off a family who are also private people, with feelings, sadness, happiness, worries, etc. like the rest of us. The fact that they dont always get things right does not entitle a greedy American to feed off their lives. Show some respect pls, if you actually know what that is, or is anything up for grabs, as long as you make money. You are disgraceful people, that is all.
That was a very emotional moment. How appreciative of the audience not to complain & the silence very moving! Thank you Conductor & orchestra for that beautiful rendition of Nimrod & the anthem! ❤❤❤ from Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa 🇿🇦 RIP Beloved Queen Elizabeth you will be missed 💔💔💔💔
Watching this at the end of October, I am deeply moved - yet again - having watched all the footage of the events following the death of Her Majesty, from a little farm outside Worcester in South Africa. RIP our dear and gracious Queen Elizabeth 11. God save the King.
Thank you for preserving this occasion for us, and with a good picture and clear sound too. I don't believe there's an official recording of this. Nobody could have guessed that this would be, in effect, the Last Night of the Proms. A few people suggested that the Last Night should have gone ahead anyway "as a tribute", but speaking as a veteran of a good few Last Nights, I think that would have been a bad mistake. A knees-up is not a tribute.
I’m not usually aroused by slow pieces, but Nimrod will forever have a special place in my heart and soul after playing it in an orchestra many years ago, especially after the death of Queen Elizabeth!! Thank you so much for posting this legendary recording of this masterpiece! I have tears in my eyes after hearing this!! Beautiful recording and thank you!
Then I nearly died 6 months after the Queen from an unknown illness in February 2023; I was only 20 then so this has been a horrible year, I’m glad to be still alive today and wales is paying tribute to me in February 2024 on the first tragic anniversary of when I became seriously ill. I’m still reigning on as Queen throughout my recovery from covid and the previous illness I experienced
This was the most moving tribute to her Majesty that I've seen yet. I think she would have been honored by this performance. I actually had tears in my eyes - it was genuinely beautiful.
Something most would have missed, the orchestra even stood up during the national anthem, that is rare. I can remember being at work on that day and having my break in the canteen where we had a tv, I had a feeling they were preparing the nation for an announcement, something most of us were expecting in the years to come, something we did not want to hear. I served my Queen, my oath was to her not a politician, I will leave it at that as I have nothing good to say about any politician. I have watched this video on many occasions as it is so solemn, I think people suddenly realised their Queen was gone, I like many others shed a tear or two, she had been there all my life. The orchestra did extremely well considering the circumstances, so I have to give them a lot of credit, you turn up to do a concert and you are thrown into the deep end when our Monarch passed, thankyou for your respect.
I have never been more proud to be a Philadelphian. A perfect tribute.
The Brits can certainly teach all the rest of us how to demonstrate respect! I was totally taken in by the music, of course, but the emotion emanating from the audience was so touching. It must be a wonderful feeling to love and honor a leader who showed such dignity, restraint, and unfailing discipline for over 70 years. Such a moving tribute and such a worthy people. Your Queen was so very international in her radiance, as shown by the grief demonstrated around the world. I am truly sorry for your loss.
I'm in the United States, but my whole life we paid attention to England and the King/Queen. I loved Queen Elizabeth. I loved how she loved you all and her total devotion to her country. I loved how she wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty when she worked with her plants, rode her horses, served your country during WWII. I loved her smile. I had the privilege of touring Buckingham Palace and because my son was disabled and in a wheelchair we got to go in thru the front door. Everyone was so kind to us. I shed many tears when she passed away and miss her very much. Thank you for this tribute toher.
Anyone who heard this that night cried. Such a beautiful emotional performance for a beautiful dedicated Lady.
Rest in peace Queen Elizabeth II.🙏⚘️❤️
Limerick Ireland.
As a Philadelphian who has lived in London and who also is the next door neighbor to an orchestra member and who has attended the Proms many times, I found this very moving.
This had me in tears, again. What a view of both audience and orchestra for what is probably the most poignant display of an unexpected performance played by an American orchestra for a British Queen. Just so powerful
The silence with which the British show respect for their Queen is impressive and touching. You could have heard a pin drop. I love the piece "Nimrod". It always gives me goosebumps.
I am an American. I absolutely adored Queen Elizabeth II. She had such grace, dignity, humility, respect, compassion and a little humor added in. I cried when I heard the news. She was the only Queen I have ever known. I have always admired her and the British people. I have traveled all over the world and that is the only place where I cried when I left. From your cousin across the pond, you have my deepest condolences.
Susan2361 .....hello cousin ...... what a beautiful comment you made about the Queen and your cousins.
@@Eric-ye5yz Thank you, Eric.
@@Susan2361 Hi Susan, I was born in UK, but I have lived and worked in 7 different countries during my working life. I hold Australian and New Zealand citizenship. What I am saying is I know the Queen will be missed all around the world. Thats quite an effort for a young woman that started her reign at aged 26 eh?
@@Eric-ye5yz Yes, she was an amazing woman and monarch. Wow, you have lived all over, haven't you?! Where was your favorite place?
Good evening Susan from Essex, England. Thank you for your kind words, I think that there maybe a little vibration of an English Woman in you. However you and like minded folk are part of, and stand with us as we remember this gentle Lady.
Silence until the conductor said it was time, total respect 🙌 👏 🙏 👌 💯 👍
Just unbelievable, Her Majesty gained respect from thousands of people for her dedication to the UK and Commonwealth and across the world. She was one special Lady. RIP
from Germany : my utmost Respekt for here Queen Elisabeth II and her long Live , may she live on in the hearts of people
I have just shown this to friend of a friend who was there that night, though out of view to the right. He said that he knew the concert would be cancelled but it seemed the 'right thing to do' to go. He said it was the most moving Prom he has ever been to but he held in the emotion until he saw one of the American musicians playing Nimrod with tears running down his face. Respect flows with the tears.
I’m a SCOT AND SHE WAS A REMARKABLE WOMAN ,I HOPE SHE IS WITH HER HUSBAND AND ALL HER FAMILY. HER AND GONE ,GOD BLESS THIS REMARKABLE QUEEN , AS SHE WAS IN SO MANY WAYS ,
This is too hard for me. I’m drowning in my tears…. The Queen, God Bless her….. May she Rest in Peace with her beloved Prince Philip- this music, just the best ever written for cello and orchestra, played by an American orchestra, and the audience, so respectful…… how can l listen to anything better than this at this time.
I did not know that Elgar wrote Nimrod (Enjgma Variations ) as a funeral March for the Queen’s great grandfather’s funeral - Edward VII miss all good things British….. I live in Virginia now. Very sad time for so many of us and the world. The most respected person l do believe. The Queen will be missed, this is for sure😥😥😥
The Philadelphia Orchestra's performances of the British National Anthem and Sir Edward Elgar's "Nimrod" were profoundly moving. God bless the people of the United Kingdom.🇬🇧
Thank you
Philadelphians should be proud of their Orchestra. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
I am Canadian and I am filled with emotion looking at this video.
Brits are remarkable people.
I too deeply regret our beloved Queen.
I shall never forget her. This great lady will remain in my heart for ever.
May her beautiful Soul Rest In Peace in Heaven.
I’m an American and sitting here watching this with tears streaming down my face. God Save The Queen. A most remarkable woman.
Especially poignant as this was the much respected Philadelphia Orchestra. They did a remarkable job in the circumstances.
@@1chish Erm guys, forget the playlist. UK national anthem then Nimrod. Ok? Let's go. Fair play to them.
@@georgeprout42 Wasn't that what I wrote? 🤔
Thank you from a loyal subject
I was a child sitting on the floor of our headmistress's Living Room watching the Coronation on television.
Her passing has left a hole in my heart..
We shall never see her like again, she was a bridge to the greatest, the Wartime generation, 'keep calm and carry on', thank you ma'am for your service to our nation, which you confirmed at the age of 21, you never waivered or faltered. Your duty done 10 fold, may you now rest in peace with Phillip, but i guess, we will miss you, only we don't know as yet, how much.
You can tell every member of this orchestra is playing with everything in their entire beings. It's moments like this that prove true dignity and respect exists in the hearts of man.
I was there. It was an immensely proud moment.
For those who attended that night, a sacred and unforgettable experience.
I’m a brit living in Saigon. What a lovely tribute from our dear American friends. A touching rendition of Nimrod. Much love and thank you for posting xx
Not only they played the national anthem spotlessly ... but also standing! Utmost respect
I am son of Bitish mum and german father, born German and it was because our Great Elizabeth that 2012, I became British and it was one of the Greatest Moments in my Life, when I took my Oath of aligiance to HM.....and I will forever sing God Save Our Noble Queen...because she was so remarkable....I miss her so much and I never saw her, let alone touched her..May she Rest in Peace
That is so moving ❤. Thank you. Alles gute.
🥹 That’s a lovely story.
Das schönste Stück klassischer Musik aller Zeiten! Danke, Edward Elgar! R. I. P. Her Majesty!
I am proud to be a Pennsylvanian and to hear our famous Philadelphia Orchestra honor The Queen this way. I agree with all that has been said...the entire world has a hole in it now. She taught us many things..endurance, loyalty, honor, respect, etc. she truly was a role model and inspiration. thank you for sharing this poignant moment.
Hi maybe a return thanks when the Guard's played the Star Spangled Banner outside Buckingham Palace at the request of the Queen for the Americans stranded in London during 9/11. Good Save the Queen may She rest In Eternal peace.
I’ve never heard a prettier orchestral arrangement of God Save the Queen. So unusual with that counter melody. Good for them.
It is still difficult to believe that Her Majesty is no longer with us. I've always loved Nimrod and never heard it played better than it was here. Thank you Philadelphia. RIP Elizabeth II.
Our Most Beloved Queen of Australia.
Thanks for posting, the emotion of the moment comes through the music and the silence.
Queen of United Kingdom and her Commonwealth dominions I think you’ll find ..😊👍🇬🇧
@@Ionabrodie69 She was Queen of Australia.
@@Ionabrodie69 And Queen,most beloved Queen,of my Homeland NZ..
@@Ionabrodie69 Here in Canada, the British monarch is King/Queen of Canada, and they are referred to as such. The day Britain held its accession ceremony, there were similar ceremonies in all the Commonwealth countries to formally declare King Charles III king of those countries. Ours happened in Ottawa, declaring him King of Canada.
@@AnnapurnaMoffatt , also in Australia. The late Queen Elizabeth II , has visited our country on several occasions . She will be so sadly missed.
Dignity and love. Simple as that ❤
Even here in the Philippines....we loved the Queen...Long live the King!
To hear an American orchestra play our National Anthem absolutely spot on and then render Nimrod to perfection.
Wow. Just .. WOW!
Well done The Philadelphia Orchestra 👏👏
Would prefer it to have been our British orchestra ..😢🏴🇬🇧
@@Ionabrodie69 One of the joys of The proms is the wide variety of nationalities playing a wide variety of music. This US orchestra had come a long way to take part in The Proms series of concerts. What they did was very respectful despite their obvious disappointment.
And the last night of the Proms is always the BBC Orchestra but even there they have had US and other nationalities conducting.
Long may it continue.
@@Ionabrodie69 The Philadelphia is one of the great American orchestras. They had been invited by the BBC to travel from the U.S. to give a concert at the Proms. Upon learning of the passing of Queen Elizabeth, they cancelled their program and instead paid tribute to her by playing “God Save the Queen” and the Nimrod variation by British composer Elgar, one of the Queen’s favorites and, as I’m sure you know, played at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday and chosen by the Duke of Edinburgh for his funeral. The Philadelphia offered this performance at a moment’s notice.
I remember when the Queen requested her own musicians to play the American National Anthem in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace on 9/11. It was to me a splendid and touching gesture of solidarity, and was deeply appreciated by Americans all over the world.
There will have been countless British musical groups playing in homage to Queen Elizabeth. The way in which this American orchestra cancelled its program so it could instead play the Anthem and the Nimrod variation to honor Queen Elizabeth seems to me a similarly touching gesture of respect, sympathy, and solidarity from Americans to Her Majesty and the people of the U.K. and Commonwealth.
And don't forget the coldstream guards playing the star spangled banner just after September 11th. QEII personally requested that.
Families eh. We bicker, but are suddenly there for one another
I’m from Philadelphia and herd this Orchestra many times and my heart aches for the passing of this dear Lady…..what a tremendous loss to the world…..may She REST IN THE ARMS OF GOD !
Thank you America for your respect to our wonderful Queen Elizabeth
Long may she reign ever in Heaven!... The greatest monarch England ever had!
This is something that makes me so proud to be an Englishman and proud of our United Kingdom.
I'm a Canadian. I am 63. I have never known any UK Monarch except Queen Elizabeth 11. It feels weird to see King Charles 111. It feels like a bait and switch. I cried during this (the respect to the Queen part) and I sang along as I did in all my school years. Well until High School. Every single school day along with the Lord's Prayer. How could we have gone so wrong in the time since. Queen Elizabeth is in Heaven relaxing reviewing her long life and service and she is happy to be Home. God Bless you Queen Elizabeth 11 !!!!!!
My mother (about to be 70) was in diapers when Her Majesty was crowned as Queen. She was the only monarch for so many
Those wondering why the Phil could play the British National Anthem so well should remember that the American patriotic song "My Country Tis Of Thee" is sung to the same tune! That said, there was no doubt which version they were playing on this occasion!
i'm sitting here crying. God bless the Queen. What a lovely rendition of Nimrod (my favourite of The Variations ever since i was a child and was introduced to Elgar by my parents).
My tears are streaming. So poignant. Thankyou for sharing this blessed moment.🌹 RIP Your Majesty. God save the King.🇭🇲
I came back to it today again…… still tears 😭
2 yrs. later I am still emotional with this music and truly miss her lovely presence. She was gifted with inspiration.
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.
And so do I. She should be remembered as Elizabeth the Great, I suggest.
@@jkmedia7220 I think given the time, she will be. Blessings!
I had become Wales’s Queen that night and I clearly remember the emotion in my mother when I was announced as Queen when I was 20. Almost a year on, me and Woody.EXE are marking acsesion day privately this coming Friday and I absolutely dread it. This has been such a difficult year with the Queens passing and then I almost died 6 months after her
God Bless Her Majesty, My Queen forever and Always ❤
I am from Argentina but lived during part of my childhood in Britain and learned to respect their History and significance of the Monarchy as a part of it... This superb rendition of Nimrod made me shed tears and I think few musical pieces are more fitting than this one to remember and honor the memory of the departed...
From the U.S., RIP to THE Queen.
How wonderful.from our beloved American friends....
This is something that I have never experienced before in my 66 years of life. The respect from the audience and orchestra alike. I have never heard total silence in an auditorium. No one coughed, no paper rustled. Then to hear the most emotional and beautiful rendition of Nimrod that I have ever heard followed by total silence. I am in awe. I have watched this a few times now and each time my chest feels like it is going to explode and tears stream down my face. Too often these days I dislike my fellow humans for their uncaring ways but this audience has restored my faith in humanity. I can see that this audience was a cross section of ages yet they all showed the same respect for our beautiful monarch. Thank you for sharing such a humbling video ❤
God Bless you Sir.
My respect and admiration for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second . From Chile.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. God Save The King!
Having done it fopr over 40 years, I can assure you that the music lovers in the Arena very rarely move a muscle and stand all the time. Most of the coughing comes from people in the Stalls and Loggia Boxes - there were not many in the Stalls and I couldn't spot any Hospitality in the Loggia Boxes. The best Nimrod I ever heard was played as an encore for Jaqueline DuPre who was in the audience.
What an eloquent and articulate expression of emotion. Quite beautiful Lesley ✌️
God save the King
A most beautiful rendition of God Save the Queen for a truly remarkable and well loved Monarch. The piece was played with true feeling and respect for our beloved late Queen. The key changes not normally played at "Send her victorious, happy and glorious" really pulled at ones heartstrings. It was as if the whole World stopped for a moment in saddness and disbelief with everyone in deep reflection realising that they were witnessing a very special moment in history. May you rest in peace Your Majesty
Thanks for posting. RIP our much beloved Queen (from Canberra, Australia)
Beautiful the emotion that audience was feeling was immense. God save our most wonderful queen
My heart dropped to the floor when the announcement was made. I never thought she would have died before 100 years old. I really didn't want and still don't want to believe it. I like the King, but this is an unbearable loss that will take years to come to terms with. May She Rest In Peace! God Save The King!
The piece Nimrod was written by Elgar as a funeral march in memory of his friend, Her Majesty's Great Grandfather, Edward VII who died in 1910.
Heartbroken,
Dr. G. Giammarino, III
He wrote pomp and circumstance for Edward VIIs coronation
Thank you for sharing the background of Elgar’s piece. Perfect for that evening!
I miss her too. In loved her and I love our country
Actually, the Enigma Variations had their first performance in 1899, 3 years before Queen Victoria's death. It may have been played at EdwardVII's funeral, but wasn't written for it - it is dedicated to Elgar's music editor Augustus Jaeger (German for hunter - Nimrod was the 'mighty hunter')
@@simbee3634 agreed I think the confusion was his pomp and circumstance which he did write for the fanfare exit of the Abby for Edward VIIs coronation . The only funeral march that was written for an English monarch was by Henry Purcell for Queen Mary II in 1695, it’s quite nice not sure why they don’t use it.
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Total respect. My heart breaks at those that would besmirch the Queen's devotion to family and 70 year legacy.
One last "God Save The Queen" from the entirely standing American orchestra. An incredibly touching tribute. Thank You.
It’s so simply a lovely piece of music and tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Our hearts 💕 are broken still. Love from 🇨🇦
This piece of music is so emotive and with it being played just after the announcement of The Queens death is heartbreaking still. Only four weeks at the time of writing but still saddened that I shall not see her beautiful smile again. Christmas Day at 3pm will NEVER be the same again.
This rendition of Nimrod is absolutely amazing! I was shocked, literally frozen in awe.
It's been 9 months since the Queen's passing, and I just wanted to say this. When I heard the news, I almost cried. It's so sad to see a famous queen say farewell to her people. I mean, I'm a guy from another country (The Philippines), yet, I still cry at the queen of England passing. Hearing this rendition of Nimrod is very heart-wrenching and beautiful at the same time.
The silence at the end of Nimrod is astonishing and says so much. Blessings from Australia..... PS I did cry
@@rosslavel as did I (at 57 years of age)
From Philadelphia, City of Brotherly Love ♥️👑🇬🇧♥️
One could talk about the Emperor of Japan, or the Queen of the Netherlands, or the king of Spain, but here in the United States when one said "the" Queen it was understood w/o saying it was Elizabeth II. She needed no introduction. She was truly Elizabeth the Great. She kept her promise.
This is how I love my country..dignified and respectful..Nimrod always moves me to tears..sublime❤
They Certainly Captured The Moment !! I Could Not Possibly Imagine A Composition That More Completely Embodied The MAGNITUDE And GREATNESS of The Queens Reign Other Than Elgar's Nimrod !!!....
Still miss seeing our beautiful queen on our screens miss her so much
That "Nimrod" variation is so beautiful that it is the perfect tribute to Her Late Majesty.
HM died two months ago. I watch this and weep. Thank you, Ma’am.
I'm sure here in the UK and the Commonwealth, so many have been sincerely touched by the American Peoples beautiful response to our lovely Queens death. She surely is the Worlds' Iconic Human Being. At this moment we join hands across continents in sorrow and support. May she now have eternal peace, so deserved after a life of service.
She was a constant that we here in America often do not understand. Having a family history from England and feeling very akin to the country itself, her loss is a great blow. My thoughts and heart are with you all and the Royal Family. God Save The King!
How fine to have invited an American orchestra, and to play Nimrod in memory of the Queen. The Philadelphia is one of our great orchestras, and its presence binds together our countries. I often would make the trip to Philadelphia to hear them. I am glad and touched they are at the Proms for the memorial to our beloved Queen, for she belonged to America, too. We are more than cousins. Churchill said to his people, "never separate yourselves from the Americans."
It's the annual BBC Proms series, which takes place every day over about 6 weeks in the summer - orchestras and musicians from all over the world are invited. Just happened to be this orchestra that was due to perform that evening.
They did a great job and paid a wonderful tribute.
A people mourns its beloved monarch. So beautiful, so moving, filled with sorrow and soul, spoken by their silence, and then their sad and gentle applause of appreciation. This performance of this gorgeous piece is the best, the finest of it. Thank you for posting.
This made me cry. What a beautiful tribute to our Queen
Sleep peacefully Your Majesty.🌹
I'm 60. It is so strange to hear God Save The King. It's been God Save The Queen all my life.
😢That is what my heart felt when I learned of Her Majesty’s passing. May God bless her and give strength to the King. This from an American, no less. RIP
We Americans love the Queen and our Mother Country
As a United States citizen, I always admired Her Majesty from the time I was five years old. I’m now 68, and never wavered on the respect for her. R.I.P. Your Majesty. ❤😢
January 16,2023
Absolutely Fantastic to Honor such a wonderful and Gracious Lady and Queen
I still miss her presence. So loved and so missed always. ❤
This is so stunningly and emotionally beautiful. I'm from the States but had a deep admiration for your Queen, she was a remarkable woman. Her memory is our treasure.
Beautiful tribute by one of the world's greatest orchestras.
For a moment I thought my phone froze. NOBODY moved. Such respect. I know if this was an American audience they would have burst out in applause.
Heavenly music. You can feel the emotion from the audience as well as the musicians.
I felt that too. Dignity and love. When her death was announced, like millions people I already miss her.
yes the arrangement was very beautiful, it had a sense of sadness yet triumph
Thank you so much for sharing a beautiful, heartfelt moment. Nimrod was an exquisite choice to play, under the sad circumstances.
It must have been an extraordinary experience to be present at that occasion. The Philadelphia Orchestra
has a fine reputation in performances of English music; its recordings under Eugene Ormandy come into
the category of "legendary". Bravo.
|Indeed and not forgetting the live performance of Jacqueline DU Pre playing the Elgar in 1970
Thank you for posting this Stella.
It is a most moving and fitting tribute to Her Majesty, the respect and love many of us feel for her was also in that place at that time, and I'm sure her Majesty's soul felt this atmosphere that night, as we do watching it 7 months later, or when ever we are watching it, 2023 0r 3023 if the world and the internet is still around.
I was absolutely heartbroken when I heard the news. May she rest in peace with her beloved Prince in eternity. We will never see a wonderful woman with her strength and grace. God save the Queen and keep her family safe within His loving kindness.
Thanks for Everything, Ma‘am! Thanks for the beautiful music! Tribute From Hong Kong
Edward Elgar has been called the diarist of the British Empire. His memorable compositions have entered the lives of those in Great Britain as well as most high school graduates in the United States when his Pomp and Circumstance March is performed. Elgar's Crown of India Suite is epic, a reminder of the Empire at its height. His March of the Mogul Emperors is proud, loud and boastful. Nimrod is for remembrance everywhere.
The British are so respectful and gracious. Especially when one compares them to Americans, on the whole. I say that as an American who values respect and dignity and remains bewildered at the conduct of some of my countrymen and national leaders. It's absolutely heartwarming to see this most dignified tribute of love and affection for a monarch who was loved the world over by most and respected by all.
Well said
Astonishing that the audio quality is so good. And that long precious no-cough silence at the end to let the piece evaporate. Thank you.
Such a beautiful tribute to our late Majesty, thank you.
I have heard Nimrod played many times by many different orchestras but this performance was simply something else, in a different league. It had everything of just about every player, superb doesn't come close. I can't imagine how the audience felt, I just hope they never forget.
Ridiculous.. our BBC symphony Orchestra has and does it as good if not better.. 🙄🏴🇬🇧
@@Ionabrodie69 Circumstances come into play. Yes, BBC SO are absolutely awesome, but they weren't there at that point in time. A beautiful tribute all the same, thank you to all that played. Nailed it.
@@Ionabrodie69 You miss the point; I am not comparing orchestras. I just think that this performance was something special and had that "je ne sais quoi" missing from many other renditions of this piece of music. If you don't or can't see that then I'm sorry for you are the loser.
@@Ionabrodie69 seriously,you'll play that game at this time? Sad.
@@Ionabrodie69Totally wrong occassion to argue…. Now the Philadelphia Orchestra was there on the day of QEII’s death and they did it bloody great
Thanks for posting this. We were there too and it was a very special moment in time and I’m so glad it has been recorded.
Thank you for your message and appreciation. I am so used to unlisted videos and hearing back only from friends.
@@stellaschapero261 I'm so glad you captured it; Elgar's Nimrod was just perfect for this occasion...
@@stellaschapero261 thank you, this is so sublime and grateful to God for the life of HM The Queen
So pleased to see it recorded in the correct format, thank you
So serene and such beautiful music and total repect from everyone there for my lovely beautiful loyal lady my Queen of England
This wonderful piece by Elgar is intrinsically linked to england. Soaring over green rolling hills of the countryside. It is both beautiful & spine chilling. Kudos to Philledelphia orchestra for their supreme talent
Im sitting here in San Diego and I'm crying so moved am I.....
Thank you so much orchestra and conductor. The Queen was indeed Heaven Sent. A most remarkable and diligent treasure. Miss you dear Queen even though it is now one month since you crossed Rainbow Bridge. Love from a true Elizabethan to a sparkling Queen. xx
Agree about the heaven sent, but she was also heaven taken! In the end, she did not really rage, rage against the dying of the light, and the Holy Spirit knew that, in the midst of the awful 2020, as just a part of the awful 2020s, He might call her and use her death as a chance to show the world how much beauty and unity, dignity, order, divinity, sacrifice, devotion and forgiveness among human beings there might still be. The day after she was buried evil struck back as Putin escalated his appalling conflict seeming to threaten the whole Earth. The choice is so clear to us now, and it's right that The Queen as a Sister in Christ played her VAST part in that... If we follow Jesus we reject evil in ALL its manifestations, meaning also the non-forgiveness, love of money, judgmentalism, lack of care for life or truth, and environmentsl destruction all so typical for the Putin regime ... though not only.
Nimrod, one of many beautiful musical compositions. However, this piece will always remind me of HMQE II. RIP yr Majesty.
In my 36 years on this Earth, I have known no other monarch other than Queen Elizabeth. As an American, I was saddened to learn the news of her passing. I got back into re-watching 'The Crown' in preparation for the upcoming Season in a few weeks and got to Youtubing her again when I came across this video. A fitting tribute, and even after a year since her passing, the music still got me a bit teary-eyed and I was in awe at the silence at the end. I can only hope the Queen was able to look down and see the impact she had on her people, her cousins across the pond, and the countless across the world.
pls good people out there, do not watch The Crown, it is a soap opera, made to make money for the Netflix owners,
feeding off a family who are also private people, with feelings, sadness, happiness, worries, etc. like the rest of us.
The fact that they dont always get things right does not entitle a greedy American to feed off their lives.
Show some respect pls, if you actually know what that is, or is anything up for grabs, as long as you make money.
You are disgraceful people, that is all.
Nimrod, the hunter. Played at my late dad's funeral. Like it will be played at mine.
That was a very emotional moment. How appreciative of the audience not to complain & the silence very moving! Thank you Conductor & orchestra for that beautiful rendition of Nimrod & the anthem! ❤❤❤ from Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa 🇿🇦 RIP Beloved Queen Elizabeth you will be missed 💔💔💔💔
Thank you from 🇬🇧🙏🏻❤
Watching this at the end of October, I am deeply moved - yet again - having watched all the footage of the events following the death of Her Majesty, from a little farm outside Worcester in South Africa. RIP our dear and gracious Queen Elizabeth 11. God save the King.
Thank you.
Bravo Philadelphia orchestra! that was utterly magnificent!
I love the Music Nimrod, but it was all the more emotive with the death of her Majesty.
Thank you for preserving this occasion for us, and with a good picture and clear sound too. I don't believe there's an official recording of this. Nobody could have guessed that this would be, in effect, the Last Night of the Proms. A few people suggested that the Last Night should have gone ahead anyway "as a tribute", but speaking as a veteran of a good few Last Nights, I think that would have been a bad mistake. A knees-up is not a tribute.
Totally agree .. next year a fitting tribute will be welcomed..👍🏴🇬🇧
I’m not usually aroused by slow pieces, but Nimrod will forever have a special place in my heart and soul after playing it in an orchestra many years ago, especially after the death of Queen Elizabeth!! Thank you so much for posting this legendary recording of this masterpiece! I have tears in my eyes after hearing this!! Beautiful recording and thank you!
Cette femme était une Reine !
Can’t believe the queen has left for more that a month . She is always in our hearts and she was such a great person!
Then I nearly died 6 months after the Queen from an unknown illness in February 2023; I was only 20 then so this has been a horrible year, I’m glad to be still alive today and wales is paying tribute to me in February 2024 on the first tragic anniversary of when I became seriously ill. I’m still reigning on as Queen throughout my recovery from covid and the previous illness I experienced
This was the most moving tribute to her Majesty that I've seen yet. I think she would have been honored by this performance. I actually had tears in my eyes - it was genuinely beautiful.