This symphony IS FINLAND !! It's it's climate and seasons, it's nature, it's lakes and swans, it's winds and cloudy sky, it's birds and wild life, that's why I can see Finland without never been there in my life. And this symphony is one of the greatest classical music achievements, and it will live forever.
Wow! That is the real deal! Finnish through and through. There is a quality about Sibelius' music which is atavistic - as if coming from a primeval source. Even though one may never have heard it before, one somehow knows it from deep inside. Never fails to bring me to tears. The direction here is superb. Perfectly paced, surely channelling the composer himself. A joy to see, feel and hear. Thank you so much. 💖
Karajan and Berliner Phil. did it also in a superb fashion but this one....my God", maybe because it sounds more "Finnish" I grant it with a higher fly, an absolute outstanding overall "crescendo" in total freedom....Thank you, thank you.
Heard the 5th by Saraste yesterday in Rotterdam, with the Rotterdam Phil. Masterly, almost serene interpretation. Conducting in a very economic way. No superfluous movements, and extremely clear. Conducting more the intentional affects of the moment, rather than exhausting the orchestra with beating tempi. Can sometimes even withdraw from beating until he is needed again.
That symphony... It's so quiet, almost untouchable. Intresting if you consider most of the european romantic music. There is trurely something very Finnish in that one
+cesteres Yes very good orchestra, they have made many recordings of works by Sibelius. The sound is also helped by the great acoustics of Sibelius Hall where Artec were the consultants and they are probably the best in their field.
I love to hear the Lahti Symphony Orchestra. In a way, a pity this was not a recording with the Oslo-Filharmonien in the same year, as I was present there!
A difficult symphony to get right. There is always that danger of finding the tempo of floundering, rather than toiling, in that finale. (IMO) -not sure JPS escaped it here. Although, if Sib meant to flounder before clambering out upon the final climax to swing that hammer, then spot on.
Kind of off-topic, but I'm curious : some members in the winds have a kind of head-rest device behind their head (I see the 2dn bassoon and the 2nd oboe, maybe others). Does anyone know what it is for ? It seems very flimsy for a head-rest, maybe a partial sound-isolation device for when the brass are in full throttle ?
This symphony IS FINLAND !! It's it's climate and seasons, it's nature, it's lakes and swans, it's winds and cloudy sky, it's birds and wild life, that's why I can see Finland without never been there in my life.
And this symphony is one of the greatest classical music achievements, and it will live forever.
Wow! That is the real deal! Finnish through and through. There is a quality about Sibelius' music which is atavistic - as if coming from a primeval source. Even though one may never have heard it before, one somehow knows it from deep inside. Never fails to bring me to tears. The direction here is superb. Perfectly paced, surely channelling the composer himself. A joy to see, feel and hear. Thank you so much. 💖
Underrated symphony I think. Sibelius crams a lot of ideas into into a 30 minute symphony ..
Truly wonderful performance - and the gender diversity of the ensemble is inspiring!
Karajan and Berliner Phil. did it also in a superb fashion but this one....my God", maybe because it sounds more "Finnish" I grant it with a higher fly, an absolute outstanding overall "crescendo" in total freedom....Thank you, thank you.
I agree completely !
Heard the 5th by Saraste yesterday in Rotterdam, with the Rotterdam Phil. Masterly, almost serene interpretation. Conducting in a very economic way. No superfluous movements, and extremely clear. Conducting more the intentional affects of the moment, rather than exhausting the orchestra with beating tempi. Can sometimes even withdraw from beating until he is needed again.
I want to espress my gratitude. I listen to this symphony very often ,it is magic. Thank you maestro and thanks to the orchestra
This is wonderful!!!! I enjoyed if very much!!!! As it is Sibelius, wonderful composer!!!!, and Finland, wonderful country!!!!
A superb performance. The true fidelity of the instruments resonating.. my life-long love of this symphony just got a reset. Thank you so much!
Wonderful orchestra and unknown to me..
I listen to this symphony on and on. Thank you maestro and and thanks to the orchestra,
Thank you so much for this video. Superb performance,
A really wonderful performance.
Yes really superb. Faithful rendition of the 5th. Doing a Sibelius Symphony cycle.
That symphony... It's so quiet, almost untouchable. Intresting if you consider most of the european romantic music. There is trurely something very Finnish in that one
One of the greatest modern symphonies.
Exceptional performance and wonderful video.thank you so much!
Awesome! I can't get enough of listening to this performance/recording!
Fabulous. Loving the tempi of the last movement.
Swans flying over the frozen lakes. Austere and lovely.
Oh Bravo!! Superb! Flawless tempi! Superb playing!
Thank you!
Transporting
Excellent sounding orchestra.
+cesteres Yes very good orchestra, they have made many recordings of works by Sibelius. The sound is also helped by the great acoustics of Sibelius Hall where Artec were the consultants and they are probably the best in their field.
A very moving performance!. My compliments!
Bravo! Maestro!
Bravo!!! Congratulações do Brasil!!! Excelente performance!!!
A very good job Maestro
北欧の雪を頂いた山々の自然を連想させられる曲ですね。素晴らしいです。
私も、同じ気持ちがあります〜
I love to hear the Lahti Symphony Orchestra. In a way, a pity this was not a recording with the Oslo-Filharmonien in the same year, as I was present there!
A difficult symphony to get right. There is always that danger of finding the tempo of floundering, rather than toiling, in that finale. (IMO) -not sure JPS escaped it here. Although, if Sib meant to flounder before clambering out upon the final climax to swing that hammer, then spot on.
Kind of off-topic, but I'm curious : some members in the winds have a kind of head-rest device behind their head (I see the 2dn bassoon and the 2nd oboe, maybe others). Does anyone know what it is for ?
It seems very flimsy for a head-rest, maybe a partial sound-isolation device for when the brass are in full throttle ?
Wonderful!
This for me is the best ending to No 5 -beats Karajan -bravo!
Perfection.
Simply Wonderful !
What are those things behind the oboist and the bassoonist at 18:55? Are they ear protectors? It is so fascinating!
How wonderful.
Bravo ! 👏
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Maestro Bravo !!!!!!!!!!!!
Great! I see where Interstellar main theme came from tho! Great inspire
ottimo! da Roma con stima!
とても、美しく､感動的な演奏ですね。おみごとです。
Great pacing
23:08 Imagine being the 5th horn player...
Length of final chords was just right.
Not only the length, but also the articulation. This ending is immaculate.
Cazzo che bella musica,cazzo che bella musica,cazzo che bella musica!Gianfranco Manunza
At the twenty-three minute mark I feel like interstellar
Couldn't anyuone supply the movement markings for this one at all?
Superb !!
браво!!!!!!!
sehr groß
35:00
最後の終わり方の意図をシベリウスに聞いてみたい。
23:08
Bravo!!!