Adagio for Strings is arguably his best known work by Samuel Barber, arranged for string orchestra from the second movement of his String Quartet, Opus 11. The composer completed the arrangement in 1936, the same year he wrote the quartet. The Adagio could have been composed much earlier, so far removed is its writing from what was done in the 1930s. It really has a particularly penetrating meditative character, close to certain religious canticles. The slow tempo, the stretched rhythms (some notes last 10 beats) contribute to give elevation to this piece. The repetition of the main theme, alternated with a second theme, from beginning to end gives the impression of a litany. The main theme is ascending. It is written like the long melismas of the Middle Ages, supported by the other voices in broad chords which follow one another while sliding. The extended middle section continues the main playing of the cellos in a mezzo-soprano tessitura. The first phrase returns like a refrain played in several voices, sometimes shortcut, or well concluded differently. Its various movements lead to a wide crescendo which culminates in a fortissimo peak of all the voices, the violins playing in superacute register. An extended silence and a few chords follow with a brief series of elegiac strings for this part of the work, announcing the muted reprise of the beginning, leading after a last melisma to the high point. This composition is considered by many to be the most popular of all 20th century orchestral works. The Adagio by Samuel Barber has some similarities with the Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 by Gustav Mahler. Music is a beautiful refuge against the imperfection of the world. *Lucien*
A masterpiece by Barber. Beautifully played. I have thought about what this piece says to me, but it will probably not be the same for others. It drains one after listening.
Maestro Orozco-Estrada and excellent soloists on HR FRANKFURT Sinfonie, your performance muchas gracias, viel Danke!!! Für weinen, to weep, and para llorar, per piangere... That beautiful it is!!
This piece hurts so beautiful...can you feel the pain...can´t breath...merci hr Sinfonieorchestra and Andre Orozco Estrada...just wonderful,just wonderful!
Wunderschöne und tiefempfundene Aufführung dieses kompakten und perfekt komponierten Meisterwerks mit seidigen Tönen aller Streichinstrumente. Der intelligente Maestro dirigiert das ausgezeichnete Orchester im fließenden doch gut phrasierten Tempo und mit sorgfältig kontrollierter Dynamik. Klingt wie ein Requiem zur allen gefallenen in dieser Coronavirus Krise!
For all the times I've listened to this music, this is the first time it's registered that through the entire climactic section, there is no bass. I know, I know, I do tend to fixate on the cellos. But I'm amazed it never struck me before.
Adagio for Strings is arguably his best known work by Samuel Barber, arranged for string orchestra from the second movement of his String Quartet, Opus 11. The composer completed the arrangement in 1936, the same year he wrote the quartet. The Adagio could have been composed much earlier, so far removed is its writing from what was done in the 1930s. It really has a particularly penetrating meditative character, close to certain religious canticles. The slow tempo, the stretched rhythms (some notes last 10 beats) contribute to give elevation to this piece. The repetition of the main theme, alternated with a second theme, from beginning to end gives the impression of a litany. The main theme is ascending. It is written like the long melismas of the Middle Ages, supported
by the other voices in broad chords which follow one another while sliding. The extended middle section continues the main playing
of the cellos in a mezzo-soprano tessitura. The first phrase returns like a refrain played in several voices, sometimes shortcut, or well concluded differently. Its various movements lead to a wide crescendo which culminates in a fortissimo peak of all the voices, the violins playing in superacute register. An extended silence and a few chords follow with a brief series of elegiac strings for this part
of the work, announcing the muted reprise of the beginning, leading after a last melisma to the high point. This composition is considered by many to be the most popular of all 20th century orchestral works. The Adagio by Samuel Barber has some similarities with the Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 by Gustav Mahler. Music is a beautiful refuge against the imperfection of the world. *Lucien*
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When we talk about music, we have to know what we're talking about. I thank you warmly for your words. *Lucien* 😘
Fantastic! Thank you! And NEVER a TH-cam ad interruption!
Большое спасибо за чудесный концерт!
A masterpiece by Barber. Beautifully played. I have thought about what this piece says to me, but it will probably not be the same for others. It drains one after listening.
Real magic.
Lindo! Grata a todos, Maestro Andrés.
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The beauty of sadness.
Wonderful performance.
Maestro Orozco-Estrada and excellent soloists on HR FRANKFURT Sinfonie, your performance muchas gracias, viel Danke!!!
Für weinen, to weep, and para llorar, per piangere... That beautiful it is!!
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
I was so moved that my eyes were filled with tears.
It's impossible to hold your tears with this version of the famous Barber Adagio.
This was played, over and over, after 9/11. Now it needs to be played whenever Jan. 6 is mentioned.
Merci mille fois . Cette version est encore plus déchirante
This piece hurts so beautiful...can you feel the pain...can´t breath...merci hr Sinfonieorchestra and Andre Orozco Estrada...just wonderful,just wonderful!
What this ensemble is doing is simply brilliant. Every piece a treasured moment. Thank you, one and all... you are what we need now.
So true!
Agreed! These recordings are astounding.
Thank you very much
こんなにも終始胸を締め付ける曲も珍しい。苦しい。そして美しい。
un adagio d'excellence,un chemin vers les étoiles
Cada ocasión que escucho el Adagio de Barber, me obliga a reflexionar sobre el proceder de la humanidad y el mío propio.
참 좋습니다!
Superior performance and recording from all involved. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to your art.
Sublime. I came here right after your open-air Concert " Ruslan and Ludmila : Overture " . What a beautiful contrast!
Ein STück bei dem ich fast immer weinen muss weil es mich so berührt. Erst recht bei der klasse Leistung dieses Klangkörpers :-)
wonderful!!!
Magnifique et poignant !
Magnífico. Soa como uma oração no fundo da alma. Ah! É muito lindo. Obrigado, muito obrigado por nos agraciar com tanta beleza.
Wunderschöne und tiefempfundene Aufführung dieses kompakten und perfekt komponierten Meisterwerks mit seidigen Tönen aller Streichinstrumente. Der intelligente Maestro dirigiert das ausgezeichnete Orchester im fließenden doch gut phrasierten Tempo und mit sorgfältig kontrollierter Dynamik. Klingt wie ein Requiem zur allen gefallenen in dieser Coronavirus Krise!
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Perfect for today, 9-11-21.
Why?
@@sadecevanced8282 Because of the 9/11/2001 attacks on the U.S., in which 2,996 people were killed.
@@gfweis just 2.996?
It's not even that much.
Definitely not perfect.
For 9-11, I'd choose "Entrance of the Gladiators".
For all the times I've listened to this music, this is the first time it's registered that through the entire climactic section, there is no bass.
I know, I know, I do tend to fixate on the cellos. But I'm amazed it never struck me before.
似激情過後的沉澱？這首旋律很好聽 ! 不管它述說著什麼樣的故事
Intenso
泪流满面
美國作曲家巴伯1936年作品.如上帝的曙光.引導行走在陰暗的山谷.疲憊不堪的人