Lord Almighty !!! What incredible perfection; tonality, balance, tempo. I am on the edge of my chair afraid that I will miss something. The interpretation, technique and musicality in this performance leaves me short of breath.
Yep I was there (and shed a tear during this part which rarely ever happens to me), Haitink is so wonderfully delicate in his conducting... Btw I remember sitting at the side of the concerthall, and right in front of me there was a guy who brought his newspaper with him and fell asleep during the 2nd part. He missed what could have been one of the most wonderful moments in his life. I payed attention for two and will carry this experience with me for ever. Thank you mr Haitink and KCO...
This music evokes a sense of foreboding - but yet uplifting calm = it touches your soul - in my opinion this is one the greatest peices of classical music ever to be written.
Yes, been to the Concertgebouw and heard Haitink, Chailly and Jansons conduct. My favorite concert hall in the world and the RCO has been one of the world's best for decades.
A Beautifully done piece, Beethoven would have been very proud! This piece is on the 'King's Speech' at the end, I have listened to this piece of music since i was a young boy, and still it poetically shouts at me, truly a piece of en capturing music!
Coloration of the music in Haitink's interpretation is stunning. So much more total sound and his feel for Beethoven is lavish. I have played this 10x's and the initial reaction was that the music was quicker than other versions. It is much cleaner than Bernstein or von Karijian with greater tonal differentiation. Are these better musicians in an infinitely better hall of a superior acoustical quality? Yes.
I like this music. This music is beautiful, it's a song to relax. I heard this music in the brasilian novel "Insensato Coração" in the last chapter. I am a brasilian.
Beautiful! Everyone can stop saying it was in The King's Speech now. Great movie, but I hope that's not the only reason you looked up Beethoven on youtube.
RIP Bernard Haitink 1929-2021 It's not that I'm shocked - he lived 92 years in this life. I'm very saddened to hear of his passing though. Haitink was one of the greatest conductors of our age and a true ambassador of his art. Humble and faithful to the music in every situation, his sober and revealing visions of such a wide range of repertoire has left us with a rich recorded legacy of some of the greatest reference recordings, made with the greatest orcheatras in the world. And that's without even touching on his eminently distinguished career with the great Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam. Since the very beginning of my journey with orchestral music, my record collection has gotten steadily more littered with Haitink readings. Despite his notable absence of flamboyance or histrionics - dare I say ego, even - with Haitink, you can safely go for absolutely ANY of his recordings, without ANY hesitation or need for prior research or reviews, and rest assured in the knowledge that you'll ALWAYS be presented with an outstanding, emotionally intelligent and profound rendition of whatever that piece may be. There's not many conductors in that bracket. I was just lucky enough to catch Haitink live a couple of times, including a stunning Bruckner 6th symphony with the Dresden Staatskapelle. I'm very sad to hear he has left us.
+Olsonarts he does get more recognition because he sings .. uses his voice (obviously) so people recognize him but problem with those "old" classical composers is that you dont hear their voice and for people like me (i love classical music) is hard to distinguish beethoven from mozart .. people with musical hearing can and will hear the difference but i just dont :( (i dont like bieber but i do not hate him because he does what he does .. its his problem not mine)
For me this music piece is somehow very sensual, even erotic. Don't really know why. All I know is that it's filled with very raw and deep emotion and it gently interrupts your inner state of comfort and stability. It demands you to feel more...honest, deep hard core feelings. This is a melody of hope, raw energy and deep meanings. And no, I'm not drunk writing this. ;D
What this piece of music says to me is, "Nothing is ever going to be alright" and there is no sense in getting worked up over it because we are already fucked and there is nothing we can do
This interpretation is perfect! Most conductors drag it out way too much (even the classic Karajan-Berlin Phil combination); it's not even about tempo anymore, the atmosphere is completely wrong. Here Haitink brings out everything this movement should represent: his interpretation is regal, dignified and spot-on in terms of tempo.
You don't know who is on my list, so it is silly to say you know a lot of musicians who worked with conductors on my list. I don't deny that Haitink is a great conductor. If you read my previous comment you would see that I said so. I just don't agree with extravagant claims about "the best in the world" or "one of the greatest conductors of all time"!
There HAS to be no applause between the movements. People who applaude between two movements will be considered illiterate. Applause - although highly appropiate given the fact that this is a masterpiece - would be a bad habit.
how do you know???? Who did you see and hear in a live performance? Haitink is one of the best, maybe not with Beethoven. I know a lot of musicians who worked with conductors of your list and also with Haitink. And they all think he is great. But the most important: he plays music!
They may play it with a tempo that is inappropriate, but there are other recordings that demonstrate the appropriate tempo. Again, I look to the Leonard Bernstein recordings...
This is certainly one of the most beautiful symphonies, but the rest is unfortunate nationalistic hyperbole. The orchestra, concert hall and conductor are all great, but it is a subjective exaggeration to claim that they are the best or that he is one of the greatest of all time. I won't attempt to list some of the many contenders and in any case music is not a competition. These comparisons are not helpful!
Lord Almighty !!! What incredible perfection; tonality, balance, tempo. I am on the edge of my chair afraid that I will miss something. The interpretation, technique and musicality in this performance leaves me short of breath.
This is the absolute interpretation. Haitink is genius.
Yep I was there (and shed a tear during this part which rarely ever happens to me), Haitink is so wonderfully delicate in his conducting... Btw I remember sitting at the side of the concerthall, and right in front of me there was a guy who brought his newspaper with him and fell asleep during the 2nd part. He missed what could have been one of the most wonderful moments in his life. I payed attention for two and will carry this experience with me for ever. Thank you mr Haitink and KCO...
You can see the passion and profound respect for this piece in his face
My favorite interpretation of my favorite piece by Beethoven. This is just indescribably beautiful
This music evokes a sense of foreboding - but yet uplifting calm = it touches your soul - in my opinion this is one the greatest peices of classical music ever to be written.
i can't even count how many times i have listened to this piece for today.....
Yes, been to the Concertgebouw and heard Haitink, Chailly and Jansons conduct. My favorite concert hall in the world and the RCO has been one of the world's best for decades.
Truly one of Beethoven's finest pieces.
Bernard Haitink does EVERYTHING to perfection
A Beautifully done piece, Beethoven would have been very proud!
This piece is on the 'King's Speech' at the end,
I have listened to this piece of music since i was a young boy, and still it poetically shouts at me, truly a piece of en capturing music!
Forever grateful to the incomparable Ludvig van Beethoven.
JFC. The sheer sound, especially in the lower register!
Never heard it sound so full, so complete.
Devine, spiritual mirical
Music which is straight from heaven with so much meaning
Love and endless admiration from Israel
tutto ciò di cui abbiamo bisogno è qui, in queste note e nel loro movimento...
Coloration of the music in Haitink's interpretation is stunning. So much more total sound and his feel for Beethoven is lavish. I have played this 10x's and the initial reaction was that the music was quicker than other versions. It is much cleaner than Bernstein or von Karijian with greater tonal differentiation. Are these better musicians in an infinitely better hall of a superior acoustical quality? Yes.
I CANNOT stop replaying this music...
I just played this yesterday, it was an amazing feeling. It was... perfect!! It felt so good!
I like this music. This music is beautiful, it's a song to relax.
I heard this music in the brasilian novel "Insensato Coração" in the last chapter.
I am a brasilian.
Beautiful! Everyone can stop saying it was in The King's Speech now. Great movie, but I hope that's not the only reason you looked up Beethoven on youtube.
RIP Bernard Haitink 1929-2021
It's not that I'm shocked - he lived 92 years in this life. I'm very saddened to hear of his passing though. Haitink was one of the greatest conductors of our age and a true ambassador of his art. Humble and faithful to the music in every situation, his sober and revealing visions of such a wide range of repertoire has left us with a rich recorded legacy of some of the greatest reference recordings, made with the greatest orcheatras in the world. And that's without even touching on his eminently distinguished career with the great Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam.
Since the very beginning of my journey with orchestral music, my record collection has gotten steadily more littered with Haitink readings. Despite his notable absence of flamboyance or histrionics - dare I say ego, even - with Haitink, you can safely go for absolutely ANY of his recordings, without ANY hesitation or need for prior research or reviews, and rest assured in the knowledge that you'll ALWAYS be presented with an outstanding, emotionally intelligent and profound rendition of whatever that piece may be. There's not many conductors in that bracket. I was just lucky enough to catch Haitink live a couple of times, including a stunning Bruckner 6th symphony with the Dresden Staatskapelle. I'm very sad to hear he has left us.
this is one of my favorite piece.. its just calm but this something too.
My favourite of them all.
.I saw the movie "The Kings Speech" and heard this. Brillant.
this is wonderful and pathetic..the power of music is always present in beethoven's symphonies..thanks
The King's speech.
The movements in unison at 1:21. Awesome!
The guy with the bassoon @3:00 is classic. One of my favorites.
I can't stop replaying...
Beiber doesn't even write his own music and still gets more recognition than a man who wrote music deaf.
Κωνσταντινος Λ. Ραλλης No, believe me, Bieber does.
I think he was lost in translation...
True
+Olsonarts he does get more recognition because he sings .. uses his voice (obviously) so people recognize him but problem with those "old" classical composers is that you dont hear their voice and for people like me (i love classical music) is hard to distinguish beethoven from mozart .. people with musical hearing can and will hear the difference but i just dont :( (i dont like bieber but i do not hate him because he does what he does .. its his problem not mine)
the problem is i just dont hear the difference and trust me i invested a lot of time listening to this kind of music
An absolutely beautiful performance. It is perfect.
truly haunting music absolutely beautiful symphony:-)
I listen to this and I'm just so jealous of Beethoven. I wish I could create something this beautiful and timeless.
Another beethoven's I love.
i love orchesctral music
ハイティンク&ロイヤル・コンセルトヘボウ最高です。
アムステルダムにまた行きたい!!
For me this music piece is somehow very sensual, even erotic. Don't really know why. All I know is that it's filled with very raw and deep emotion and it gently interrupts your inner state of comfort and stability. It demands you to feel more...honest, deep hard core feelings. This is a melody of hope, raw energy and deep meanings. And no, I'm not drunk writing this. ;D
i loved this song it was in the kings speech and the niqalis cage movie about the disasters
you perfectly put my feelings into words, thank you
What !!!!! I love you beethoven
What this piece of music says to me is, "Nothing is ever going to be alright" and there is no sense in getting worked up over it because we are already fucked and there is nothing we can do
@Haaglander
Dude, the introduction of this movement made my goldfish weep
This interpretation is perfect! Most conductors drag it out way too much (even the classic Karajan-Berlin Phil combination); it's not even about tempo anymore, the atmosphere is completely wrong.
Here Haitink brings out everything this movement should represent: his interpretation is regal, dignified and spot-on in terms of tempo.
This is so enjoyable!
Awesome! TY Z for posting.
when they play this at the end of king's speech...I was like WOWOWOWWOOWOWOW
my favorite
Thank U !!
Well; after some part ofthe day coaring II movements of the 7th Symphony. The winner is ernard Haitink, followed maybe by Antal Dorati or Kleiber
I like this first chord the best...
Wonderful!!
Maravilloso!
Amazing
WOW
Wait until you hear this in the film "The King's Speech" ... Incredible
Great Stuff!
MÚSICA GRANDIOSA
Amazing..Thanx :)
Well I came here for the most beautiful orchestral music, and in the first 10 seconds I realized this is one of the themes for War Thunder. Amazing.
Une extase...
4:07-4:18 Emphatic breakdown with a look to the right of, "what's next? - give it to me!"
GOOODLIKE
音が冴えていて、且つハートフルな演奏です。
I played this on our schools ensemble.
True.
I'm going to name my first born son Beethoven
I correct, this and Zcell's version rocks
It is. But it's allegretto even though it's a slow part of the 7th. Karajan and Toscanini play it fast too.
You don't know who is on my list, so it is silly to say you know a lot of musicians who worked with conductors on my list.
I don't deny that Haitink is a great conductor. If you read my previous comment you would see that I said so. I just don't agree with extravagant claims about "the best in the world" or "one of the greatest conductors of all time"!
There HAS to be no applause between the movements. People who applaude between two movements will be considered illiterate. Applause - although highly appropiate given the fact that this is a masterpiece - would be a bad habit.
amsterdam :) my city
A little bit too fast is my humble opinion. But I love Haitink!
make that 12
Poème sur la 7eme
a haunting theme for a haunted man
War Thunder
but the length of the first chord is...not in the same tempo as the rest..
how do you know????
Who did you see and hear in a live performance?
Haitink is one of the best, maybe not with Beethoven.
I know a lot of musicians who worked with conductors of your list and also with Haitink. And they all think he is great.
But the most important: he plays music!
They may play it with a tempo that is inappropriate, but there are other recordings that demonstrate the appropriate tempo. Again, I look to the Leonard Bernstein recordings...
I can attest to that as it played at the ending of the movie "Zardoz", and I cried.
the fall
So this is what we were told at musical education. Maybe it depends on the audience or the context
It's so beautiful that it's almost erotic.
Cue the coughing.
It seems to be, that you all knew Beethoven himself.....
wow....2 people were more deaf than Beethoven himself)
Ottimo Haitink e grande l'orchestra. Le diatribe sul tempo sono ridicole e le lascio a chi di musica non capisce niente
War Thunder!
The tempo is too fast. You should hear Leonard Bernstein conduction the New York Symphony to hear how it should be played.
i came here becuase of warthunder
This is certainly one of the most beautiful symphonies, but the rest is unfortunate nationalistic hyperbole. The orchestra, concert hall and conductor are all great, but it is a subjective exaggeration to claim that they are the best or that he is one of the greatest of all time. I won't attempt to list some of the many contenders and in any case music is not a competition. These comparisons are not helpful!
way too fast
I'm deaf
I see dead people
Really? Sounds strange for me...
Everyone was applauding at Concerto For Group And Orchestra after each movement.
Horrible recording... right channel crackling...
Tempo, too fast for me.
they're not very good
+TheBodhisattva27 Why do you say that? I think this is a splendid performance!
I don't think you'd be likely to know whether they were or not.
Wow.....