How lovely to finally see a well known orchestra with a more appropriate balance of women to men. It's a rare thing to see women given the same respect and positions as men in the classical world. LONG overdue!
This is "old school" at its very best. I've listened to Blomstedt live some times in his San Francisco years. Always satisfying. But this one? I have a recording of Sir John Barbirolli from the 1960's. Every other recording I've heard is the typical modern rush rush, shred the fabric of the original intent. Oh my. Experience in complete control of a world class orchestra. Absolutely caressing the of so perfect phrasing. Tempos give space for the music to breathe its character. The best I've ever heard of this work. Just wonderful! And yes, I'm 70, and he's like a quarter century older than me. Bravo maestro!
He conducts without a score in front of him. He trusts his memory even though he is in his mid 90’s. Amazing. And he doesn’t try to control the orchestra. He just lets them play and makes sure they don’t go off the rails. Beautiful musicianship all around.
Born in 1927 but looking and working (conducting is a serious work, right?) like a bunny rabbit (in an old battery company commercial.) A role model for seniors - including me. Thank you, Maestro, for many decades of good music.
Andante: 0:01 Var 1 Poco più animato: 2:00 Var 2 Più vivace: 3:21 Var 3 Con moto: 4:23 Var 4 Andante con moto: 6:22 Var 5 Vivace: 8:30 Var 6 Vivace: 9:30 Var 7 Grazioso: 10:51 Var 8 Presto non troppo: 13:45 Finale: 14:48
I remember my father playing a 78rpm record of this when I was a boy. He was known as Tony, although Anthony was really his middle name, as it is mine. It has stayed with me through life. This version of the Brahms variations is by far the best!
Best recording of haydn variation in whole youtube. This video makes me pleasant. Every instrument is clearly lvely heard and tempo is just what I prefer.
I love everything I have heard from this symphony. Superb orchestra, wonderful maestro, and the very best camera and sound productions. Brahms exposition on a drab Haydn tune is amazing.
Andante: 0:01 Var 1 Poco più animato: 2:00 Var 2 Più vivace: 3:21 Var 3 Con moto: 4:23 Var 4 Andante con moto: 6:22 Var 5 Vivace: 8:30 Var 6 Vivace: 9:30 Var 7 Grazioso: 10:51 Var 8 Presto non troppo: 13:45 Finale: 14:48
How lovely to finally see a well known orchestra with a more appropriate balance of women to men. It's a rare thing to see women given the same respect and positions as men in the classical world. LONG overdue!
This is "old school" at its very best. I've listened to Blomstedt live some times in his San Francisco years. Always satisfying. But this one? I have a recording of Sir John Barbirolli from the 1960's. Every other recording I've heard is the typical modern rush rush, shred the fabric of the original intent. Oh my. Experience in complete control of a world class orchestra. Absolutely caressing the of so perfect phrasing. Tempos give space for the music to breathe its character. The best I've ever heard of this work. Just wonderful! And yes, I'm 70, and he's like a quarter century older than me. Bravo maestro!
excellent performance... all the nostalgia of the ONE time I've played this - in college. Now I'm finally going to play it again as a professional.
He conducts without a score in front of him. He trusts his memory even though he is in his mid 90’s. Amazing. And he doesn’t try to control the orchestra. He just lets them play and makes sure they don’t go off the rails. Beautiful musicianship all around.
I saw him conduct Symphonie Fantastique 3 years ago with the Philadelphia Orchestra without a score, its truly incredible!
Born in 1927 but looking and working (conducting is a serious work, right?) like a bunny rabbit (in an old battery company commercial.) A role model for seniors - including me. Thank you, Maestro, for many decades of good music.
I think was done in 2014 when he was in his late 80's.
"Good man"zou Winston grommen
Pieces such as this help us make sense of a mad world. What an inspiration!
Andante: 0:01
Var 1 Poco più animato: 2:00
Var 2 Più vivace: 3:21
Var 3 Con moto: 4:23
Var 4 Andante con moto: 6:22
Var 5 Vivace: 8:30
Var 6 Vivace: 9:30
Var 7 Grazioso: 10:51
Var 8 Presto non troppo: 13:45
Finale: 14:48
Thank you!
After watching this, I am just a pup at 81! Thank you so much for this; I needed it!
Thank you❤ Good Morning World ❤ Peace and Love ❤
10:50 is a gem indeed!
Brahms, non c'è modo migliore per iniziare questa giornata di festa! Grazie!
16:08 just out of this world. My heart swells every time when I hear it❤
I remember my father playing a 78rpm record of this when I was a boy. He was known as Tony, although Anthony was really his middle name, as it is mine. It has stayed with me through life. This version of the Brahms variations is by far the best!
At 5 my father used to let me play his 78 recording of Sir Thomas Beechem conducting this piece
Beautiful music
Best recording of haydn variation in whole youtube. This video makes me pleasant. Every instrument is clearly lvely heard and tempo is just what I prefer.
I love everything I have heard from this symphony. Superb orchestra, wonderful maestro, and the very best camera and sound productions. Brahms exposition on a drab Haydn tune is amazing.
There is nothing at all drab about the original Haydn work. Peasant!
Brahms conseguiu manter seu estilo único mesmo sob um tema de Haydn..., resultado, temos os dois em um só!
Charming!
uma obra desse nível nus eleva positivamente.
The longevity of this amazing conductor can be credited to his Scandinavian upbringing
And how would you know that? Maybe it's genes or just blind luck.
Concertgebouw Amsterdam Orchestra m'y favorite one
Extraordinario maestro, que maravilla poder dedicarse aún a su pasión por la música, un ejemplo inusual.
0:02 begins | 2:01 build up | 10:14 moment | #2 10:52 | #3 13:47 | 17:54 wind down | 18:08 ending
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14:45
wow, fantastic performance
Andante: 0:01
Var 1 Poco più animato: 2:00
Var 2 Più vivace: 3:21
Var 3 Con moto: 4:23
Var 4 Andante con moto: 6:22
Var 5 Vivace: 8:30
Var 6 Vivace: 9:30
Var 7 Grazioso: 10:51
Var 8 Presto non troppo: 13:45
Finale: 14:48
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