Just to see the great unbridled JOY on Casals's face is an intense experience, as is seeing him embrace each of the wonderful soloists and each of them kissing him in turn! Casals had about two more years to live but he managed to LIVE all of it in so fulsome a way that it makes the rest of us seem a little remiss. In the context of the entire occasion (including the fact of its taking place about 50 years ago), to remark on the page turners and to count the number of women on stage (as two comment-writers do) seems beside the point, even a trifle boorish.
Only 436 views? This must have only been posted recently. These were giants in music and a splendid composition by a master composer. This was performed at the United Nations in New York in the General Assembly I believe. How I miss Mr. Serkin and Mr. Horszowski! Marlboro will never be the same.
I didn’t know about a UN performance. I was guessing during the festivals on Puerto Rico. Later on… I was fortunate to be at Marlboro to record a good many major works. Marlboro and those wonderful musicians participating … my best years.
Actually Mr. Horszowski played even better in his 90's than he did in his 70's. As the last pianist standing so to speak, he finally became a star (of sorts), and gained a place that in a less commercial world would have been his a lot earlier. Celebrity seemed miraculously to have buoyed him!!
Casals.....................this and his recordings with the Marlboro Festival Orchestra are all really original, committed, and incendiary. The orchestra, above, with Alexander Schneider, looks like that orchestra. Every player in it was first chair material.
Absolutely gorgeous and at what I regard as the perfect tempo. Beach’s keyboard virtuosity is on full display. Too bad we have no such talent these days.
Entirely different from the so-called "correct" way that Bach is played today, that is little more than an opinion as to how baroque music should be played. But listen to the extreme sensitivity and Deep emotion and lyricism of Serkin's Bach playing....this towering artist finds yet another aspect of the diverse and multi-faceted genius of Bach.
Concerto for three pianos and string-orchestra (No Triple Concerto for three different soloists, like the only actually Concerto for violin, flute and piano in A by Bach - BWV 1044 - or the only Triple Concerto for piano, violin and violoncello in C, op. 56 by Beethoven)
At the very end… does appear to be at the UN. Definitely not at Marlboro… it was done there later… R.Serkin, P.Serkin., Ruth Laredo. During my 3 years, ‘63-65
A dream team and some great moments
Just to see the great unbridled JOY on Casals's face is an intense experience, as is seeing him embrace each of the wonderful soloists and each of them kissing him in turn! Casals had about two more years to live but he managed to LIVE all of it in so fulsome a way that it makes the rest of us seem a little remiss. In the context of the entire occasion (including the fact of its taking place about 50 years ago), to remark on the page turners and to count the number of women on stage (as two comment-writers do) seems beside the point, even a trifle boorish.
There is no hurry up to Bach, tempos are fantastic
Yes, not rushed for the most part. So much more enjoyable.
I like the tempi. Very exquisite performance.
Only 436 views? This must have only been posted recently. These were giants in music and a splendid composition by a master composer. This was performed at the United Nations in New York in the General Assembly I believe. How I miss Mr. Serkin and Mr. Horszowski! Marlboro will never be the same.
I didn’t know about a UN performance. I was guessing during the festivals on Puerto Rico. Later on… I was fortunate to be at Marlboro to record a good many major works. Marlboro and those wonderful musicians participating … my best years.
I would have given anything to have had the opportunity of working with such giants as these but alas, I just didnt have the talent!
Horszowski was 79 years young here. Seen against his actual life-span, he was practically middle-aged.
Actually Mr. Horszowski played even better in his 90's than he did in his 70's. As the last pianist standing so to speak, he finally became a star (of sorts), and gained a place that in a less commercial world would have been his a lot earlier. Celebrity seemed miraculously to have buoyed him!!
Yes, this is certainly at the General Assembly and not a concert hall. At 94, Casals lends energy and intention to the occasion.
Klasse, diese Musikfreude! Die können´s! Toll, die alte Herren noch einmal live zu sehen! Danke!
Casals.....................this and his recordings with the Marlboro Festival Orchestra are all really original, committed, and incendiary. The orchestra, above, with Alexander Schneider, looks like that orchestra. Every player in it was first chair material.
Simply outstanding!!!!
Many thanks for this document!!
What a great event, such prominent artists!
Absolutely gorgeous and at what I regard as the perfect tempo. Beach’s keyboard virtuosity is on full display. Too bad we have no such talent these days.
This is Amazing!!! Never thought I would find a video of Casals infamous conducting, truely a treasure to see
Wonderful music-making. Hoomeyow!!
Perfection
So sweet!
Bellissimo...
Grazie x la pubblicazione
Wow! Thanks for this. I love Serkin and the Other Guy. Don't hate me for the Seinfeld reference!
Entirely different from the so-called "correct" way that Bach is played today, that is little more than an opinion as to how baroque music should be played. But listen to the extreme sensitivity and Deep emotion and lyricism of Serkin's Bach playing....this towering artist finds yet another aspect of the diverse and multi-faceted genius of Bach.
Thanks for the precious upload!
この映像をテレビで見て、私の人生は変わったのでした。
If they had the piano lids down instead of off this would sound nicer. Three full-sized concert grands are Too Much for this music.
Concerto for three pianos and string-orchestra (No Triple Concerto for three different soloists, like the only actually Concerto for violin, flute and piano in A by Bach - BWV 1044 - or the only Triple Concerto for piano, violin and violoncello in C, op. 56 by Beethoven)
Or Brandenburg no. 5.
@@Twentythousandlps Absolutly indeed!!! thx!!!
Rudy sure looks like he's enjoying himself. Don't know if he's vocalizing or just mouthing, but he seems to want to sing along!
He would mouth… Loved RS. A Marlboro alum.
15:43 flying hands
Looks more like Marlboro to me - Sasha Schneider leading the First Violins
At the very end… does appear to be at the UN. Definitely not at Marlboro… it was done there later… R.Serkin, P.Serkin., Ruth Laredo. During my 3 years, ‘63-65
I do spy a few women in the orchestra.
Casals was 95 years old ?
Maestro's birthday was, I believe in December, so more likely to have been 94 for this concert at the UN.
The page turners don't seem to be up to the job.
Indeed, they are a disaster, lol.
Stage-fright, perhaps. Such an illustrious group of performers.
Casals et tous les musiciens qu'il dirige, par son impulsion, ne joue pas Casals, Serkin ..., ils jouent la musique
1st movement NEEDS to be 1.25 times faster. Apart from that, legandary interpretation!!