Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 | Antonio Pappano with the Staatskapelle Dresden
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 พ.ค. 2024
- A frenzy of timbres: Sergei Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27, performed by the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden under the baton of Antonio Pappano. The concert took place in the Semperoper Dresden in 2018.
The second symphony by Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873 - 1943) could also be called his "Dresden Symphony" since Rachmaninoff wrote the symphonic work in 1906/07 in Dresden, where his family had spent the winter months for three consecutive years. The premiere of Symphony No. 2 took place again in St. Petersburg in 1908 under the composer's direction and was a great success, which Rachmaninoff was in dire need of, since the premiere of his first symphony in 1897 had been a debacle and had plunged him into depression and a deep creative crisis.
All the more astonishing was the great success he had with his 2nd Symphony. This may be due, on the one hand, to the balance that characterizes the form of each of the four movements. But above all, it is the symphony's tonal colours that give it an incomparable radiance. Through lush orchestration and varied combinations of instrumental groups, the orchestra's tonal possibilities come into their own.
In the past, Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 was often performed in an abridged version. Here, the Staatskapelle Dresden plays it completely authentically - in its unabridged original version and at the location of its creation.
(00:00) Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27
(00:25) I. Largo - Allegro moderato
(19:23) II. Allegro molto
(29:50) III Adagio
(44:19) IV. Allegro vivace
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A Russian Composer, a German orchestra and a Italian Conductor! Could not have asked for more for this magnificent Symphony!
You want diversity. Here it is.
Pappano is British! :)
@@Ole_Mercool He is only a naturalised British! He is from Italy!
@@anandsamuel1978 Nop. He is an Essex boy! :)
Italian blood, good enough for me. :-)
I have practically no formal knowledge of classical music. But it doesn't prevent me from being deeply moved by it and have my soul soothed in an oral bath of harmonies and melodies
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Do we think people will be listening to Cardi B in 100 years? Timeless, classical music is so amazing.
Greg, your POST, pure class!
Right on the spot!
There was quite a lot of "throw-away" music in Sergei's day as well. Don't sell *all* modern music short. While it's difficult to tell which music will stand the test of time, I can see bands like Dream Theater or Kansas having a following into the future.
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There is no way to over-emphasize how great this is. I keep coming back to it, I'm sure over a dozen times by now. Together, this work and this performance is THE definition of music.
Pappano seems to be one of the few conductors that understands that this symphony needs good momentum so as not to become over sentimental. Paul Kletski has always been my benchmark and Pappano comes very close. Wonderful!
I wish people didn’t forget the Second movement…it’s so wonderful!!! The whole symphony is amazing; this performance makes it shine even more. Thank you so much for giving us this music.
Same, it has such a mystical yet joyful feeling 😊👌
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One of my favourites...
Magical
Second movement flies by like this great virtouso orchestra should, Bravo
One of the greatest symphonies ever composed! I've been fortunate enough to have played it many times as a first horn - most recently earlier this year - and have conducted this masterpiece as well and I've lost count of the number of times I've heard it. I still remember when, as a teenager, my late father brought home André Previn's now famous recording of the full version with the LSO on vinyl and it blew my head off. The sheer emotion of the first and third movements and the joy of the Scherzo - second movement - and Finale made such an impact then, as it still does now - almost 50 years later. Good to see Tony Pappano and the Dresden orchestra give such a powerful performance. Thanks for posting this.
Underrated. I bought by accident as a teenager (meant to buy 2nd piano concerto), and it was one of my better mistakes
Beatiful!! God bless you! You are something especial, really!
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Pappano and Rachmaninov's 2nd are an explosive mix when they meet. Absolute beauty and drama. Thank you
Antonio Pappano. There aren't the words to express what a genius he is. He really brings out the strife and emotion of Rachmaninov's love for his Country, written in this gorgeous music, so that even a twit like me can understand it. Best performance out there. ❤
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11:09 indeed.
Tú no eres un idiota si eres capaz de apreciar tanta belleza y sutileza! Eres un ser privilegiado!!❤
This is beyond beauty, so peacefull, the melody, so harmonious… i cannot stop listening to it on a loop, thank you very much! And wish the best to all of you who are here feeling this masterpiece❤
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Although mainly known by his piano concertos I always thought his symphonies (mainly the 2nd but not forgetting the other two) were musically much more complex and rewarding to listen to. I always get goose bumps with this 2nd and must have heard it untold times. Only thing...it has to be played with lots of passion and by a very good and large orchestra to show its real colors.
I have been listening the piano concerto N 2 for a couple of years, recently, I discovered this symphony and I can say, rachmanininoff's works are amazing. This one is another of my favorites now.
The third movement is certainly beautiful in its gut-wrenching kind of way, but nothing beats the fourth movement with all its orchestral complexity and emotional power, with the string section's relentless pursuit of sublimation and the wind section's haunting punctuation between resolution and struggle. As a life-long admirer of Rachmaninov, this performance is one of the best I've heard, but in terms of TH-cam uploads, this is the best version I've seen.
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This is the best version? You don’t sound like a long time Rachmaninoff fan lmao. Ormandy’s recording of this symphony is unquestionably the greatest.
@@DynastieArtistique You sound like a snob.
My son, a double bass player, will be playing this along with the rest of the York University Symphony Orchestra next week, and we're going along to watch - we can't wait - two very proud parents!
This piece of music was my first love and still my favourite; so I am always super critical of any performance. I can't fault Pappano, he always appears to feel the music with all of his senses, savouring it like a gourmet meal or making love with it in the manner of a bacchanalian revel. This performance is as close to perfect as I have ever heard, thank you to all the players and technicians who put the time and attention into getting this right
Thanks for this thoughtful analysis.
I could not agree more. My first love as well and also, a "harsh" critic. What is nice about Pappano is that he resists the urge to go FAST and to savor as you say. Bravo!
This symphony is so incredibly beautiful. It is almost overwhelming, with so many heart wrenching melodies.
This is the best interpretation of this much loved symphony I have heard in recent memory. He really manages to pull out all the complex harmonies of Rachmaninoff's writing. The orchestra is extremely responsive. The conductor takes over as Principal Conductor for the London Symphony Orchestra this year- lucky them and lucky us!! Brilliant.
The fourth movement is so glorious, this is definitely one of the best Rachmaninoff symphony!
The 1st Clarinetist is Sooo good!! So perfectly phrased and so musical. The Adagio is perfect to show him off. Memorable!
but why does he go round like a snake charmer so much?
i prefer the clarinetist from Radio Filharmonisch Orkest with Eivind Gullberg Jensen as the conductor. more sincere and better interaction with the bassoon.
One of the best performances of one of my favorite symphonic works. Adagio was A M A Z I N G...I love the tempo and the focus on dynamics. The clarinetist delivered a magnificent and "well-sung" performance. Bravi tutti!!!
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That clarinetist is my hero!
I believe the clarinetists is Robert Oberaigner. The sort of playing you expect from someone who played as a substitute with the Vienna Philharmonic at a 17!
My favorite symphonic piece. While listening to it with my eyes closed, images and moving scenes were forming in my mind, making a one great masterpiece.
Thank you, Mr. Rachmaninov, Staatskapelle and Mr. Pappano!
Sending love from the Philippines. 🇵🇭❤️
This is the thing about classical music. No one would ever say this about rap or pop music
That adagio is absolutely what you hear when you're in love.
Wow!! What a performance of this magnificent symphony. Rachmaninoff was true master. Bravo to all the players!! And what a masterful conductor -- he certainly relates to the huge repressive moments.
I have never before heard any finer clarinet. The note changes are so silky smooth. He is phenomenal!! What a pleasure to listen to . . . clear and beautiful!
Good to point out. It's very hard to control breath like that. Also, please listen to the Charles Gerhardt recording of A Place in the Sun. That is the finest example of concert sax playing I've ever heard. Stunning breath control.
Fine mouthpiece plays also role beside control of sound
I love orchestral music. The energy and elegance of Tchaikovsky's and the avant-garde orchestrations and counterpoint of Stravinsky's. But this Rachmaninov's symphony its, for me, the quintessential romantic-era orchestral work. Superb orchestrations and touching melodic passages, and of course the outstanding Staatskapelle Dresden's performance and the conductor's emotive baton. Thanks for share this amazing concert. Greetings from México.
This adage is so beautiful, it enchants me! Every piece is so interconnected, it guides us to this ending that takes our breath away! Splendid presentation
Without a doubt, a masterpiece of the symphonic repertoire of late romanticism! The glorious magnificence of this music is highlighted in this masterful performance... overflowing with mystery, drama, passion, lyricism, melancholy and poetic bombast! This extraordinary symphony inspires and moves with its beautiful themes... it makes us vibrate and tremble with emotion! It is a brilliant musical work: exquisitely orchestrated; and finely constructed in a masterly way, between soft and powerful pulses, with calm and vigorous rhythms! I take my hat off and bow to this wonderful orchestra, under the baton of this fabulous conductor... great job! Definitely: an artistic experience out of the ordinary... simply sublime! Braaavooo, Master Rachmaninoff!
This symphony is other-worldly. It is beautiful and well-balanced with a wide range of emotions and countless haunting melodies. It's a genius-level work. And the performance is great.
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What an outstanding performance. Doesn't get any better than this. Let me tell you, Rachmaninoff would have been proud.
Great performance with passion and precision. I just watched this timeless composition as the New Year Eve treat.
Wonderful orchestra and beautiful concert hall. It’s hard to do better than this most romantic of all symphonies.
Pappano is SO clear in his directions. The musicians had to have been impressed! Just fabulous!
Orchestra did an excellent job on probably the most beautiful piece by the man, himself.
i love watching Pappano, so fiery and animated! top level performance. great orchestra, great energy, and great care. amazing that this music exists.
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I got so much enjoyment out of just watching the palpable passion of the conductor as I did listening to the Symphony.
Played the 3rd and 4th movement at the New York All State conference and it was unforgettable. The cello part is so involved and fun to play.
This is so wonderful. I listen to every performance of this symphony that I can find. I hear something new with every performance, including this one. Thank you for posting this.
I don't think I'm quite as dedicated as you are, but this symphony *IS* a personal favorite. On LP or CD I've heard two versions by Ormandy/Philadelphia, one by Previn/LSO, and one by Paray/Detroit. On the radio I've heard one by Koussevitsky/Boston. I, too, find every performance worth hearing as long as they are trying to honor the music---and so far they all do.
This is so wonderful, what a delight, the sublime composer, orchestra and Pappano, what more can one want.
Thanks for watching!
Wunderbar, eine beeindruckend schöne Musik mit diesem guten Orchester!
Bravo, Maestro Pappano!
ne of the greatest symphonies ever composed! I've been fortunate enough to have played it many times as a first horn - most recently earlier this year
This is the most beautiful version I've ever listened to
This beautiful symphony reminds me that there is still hope for humanity. Perfect composition of my favorite composer...
totalmente de acuerdo con Ud.......es una obra sublime
When I turn on our classical radio here, I will often hear music that meanders but I end up turning it off because it becomes random and pointless. But with a master like Rachmaninoff there is always a direction, a thread to hang onto. His music explores but you feel propelled by it with a lot of thrill rides along the way. There's always anticipation for the next minute. I don't know how that is done. It's very rare. As for this orchestra, OMG!! The whole group is very precise and warm sounding but the basses and horns are especially kickass.
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Rachmaninov seems to be
comfortable and excellent composer as other piano concert or symphony and as Vocalise... He must be
great and eternal as good as Mozart.
It's gorgeous performance.
Recording is well.
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I forgot to breathe until the end! Such an incredible piece.
SANS -MOTS , CHEF - D' ŒUVRE ,GRANDE QUALITÉ PRODIGUX MERCI PER ÇE PARTAGE !
11:30 to 13:55 is one of music's greatest build up to a climax ever! What a masterpiece, makes me cry every time this symphony. Rachmaninov's orchestration is a thing of beauty and this performance is one of the best I've heard.
No sé si sea la mejor interpretación de esta obra, pero es verdaderamente sublime, llega al corazón, estremece, hace soñar.
Love the contrabasses positioned behind the first violins. Something not widely practiced in modern orchestras. But a standard for this orchestra. Adds sparkle to the tuning.
This is wonderful. I hope to visit Dresden soon and catch a live performance.
The best performances are on this channel. thank you for being so beautifulThe best performances are on this channel. thank you for such beautiful music.
Thank you very much for this great concert!!!
Greetings from Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦
Had the pleasure of visiting this beautiful venue a couple of weeks back. The sound was sublime.
That sublimity seems to be reflected in this recording.
Sweet voices or luscious sounds
remind me of trying to dub those into a lot of beautiful landscapes contents I have already shot.
When such melodious sounds meet scenic landscapes, moving your heart and soul will unquestionably elevate and support emotional quotient!
This introductory part of symphony is just like that!
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29:50 is my ultimate favorite piece ever😍!!! Thank you so much for this lovely masterpiece! It was wonderful to listen to while working 💜
It's one of the most deeply emotive moments in Western music.
"Never gonna fall in love again...🎶I don't want to start with someone new...🎶cause I couldn't bear to see it end....🎶just like me and you.🎶"
Eric Carmen 🎹1976. 😁🙂😉
It is simply fantastic, I had already heard other Operas but this one in particular is amazing, Rachmaninoff is really incredible; in true most Russian classical composers are unbelievably very good, as well as Rinsky, Tchaikovski, and others Russian classical composers.
First time hearing this piece randomly on Spotify, I thought it was a soundtrack of romance movie, but its turn out more romantic than romance movies. The third movement makes you think that you're falling in love with someone
Im only 17, but i want this piece to be one of many classical pieces to play at my funeral. Truly amazing and tear-sheddding music 😢
Well this is the composer that will touch your heart and make you cry rachmaninoff
@@AcidSpitter783 and I agree! 100%
Perfect ending to the first movement. No added timpani thwack and the end. Bravo!
Just may be the finest performance of the third movement that will ever be done.
Tempos kept crisp, he prevented it from dragging, a trap many conductors fall into with this piece. Emphasis on the dynamics are how I have imagined it in my head and have wished someone would do. He did. Best reading since Ormandy.
What an absolutely explosive performance, so much raw energies. BRAVO!!!
Extraordinario. Esto es una joya. Muchas gracias.
The wonderful performance aside, I recommend all who have the opportunity to visit the Semperopern. It is just awe inspiring. The 10th visit is just as amazing as the 1st.
I love the conductor! So expressive!
Brilliant orchestra & Brilliant conductor what a performance
I judge performances of this symphony by one very specific thing: how they approach that big resolving chord in the last movement, just before the strings sing that gorgeous chorale theme again to bring the whole thing to a close. Too many conductors just barrel right past that chord, but Maestro Pappano gets it right! To my ears, he joins Previn and Ashkenazy in this. What a wonderful performance!
Could you provide a timestamp for the chord you are talking about?
@@spfqr4977 It lands right about the 56:17 mark, the big tonic chord that rounds out the preceding build before the soaring melody recapitulates. It's a tricky spot: you can't ritard the tempo too much and you certainly can't impose a fermata where none is indicated in the score, but the arrival on that chord is such a moment of release that it really bothers me when most conductors just blast right past it.
Ashkenazy and Previn have the greatest recordings of the piece and you're totally right that Pappano commands it with the same level of magic. In particular, I feel like he conducts it like a giant opera score, which gives it so much vibrancy and drama!
@@julioelizaldepiano Also check out Cura's recording with the same approach.
Holy cow, how great Staatskapelle sounds. What a string section. For me they are over Berlin Phil at this moment. More good orchestras for Germany at this moment but this one is among the best.
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Awesome. Thank you for sharing this.
Is it just me or does it seem like Rach could get an enormous amount of sound out of an orchestra? You'd think the brass was 10x larger, but it's standard, etc. Genius orchestrator.
I had the good fortune to watch the maestro conduct this live with the Philadelphia Orchestra over a decade ago and bought his recording with St. Cecilia. I was eager to hear the Staatskapelle Dresden with tis rich burnished tone play this. Thank you very much. I really hope I get the chance to hear the orchestra live and soon.
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Russia has incredible musical training among its high arts, also known for greatest ballet and great literature. Rachmaninoff had excellent theoretical knowledge as well as being a gifted intuitive musician.
Melancholia is what makes this symphony so great. Nothing wrong with that, I like melancholic feelings.
Simply magnificent!!
This conductor makes me smile he puts so much effort into this piece of music
Wonderfull ❤️
Yes, so expressive. But never understand what he is beating. Sorry!
Maravilhosa apresentação, sempre incrível e deslumbrante.
I must have a fetish for 2nd Symphonies! I adore Brahms 2nd, Borodin's 2nd, and *THIS ONE* When I became an avid classical music fan in 1973, I learned this piece through the unabridged version. *SO* happy to hear this one complete!
Excelente Performance 👍 Emoção demais, todas as vezes !!!👏👏👏👏👏🌺🙏
Maddalena
Musica inquieta, affascinante,a tratti struggente e malinconica, sempre evocativa, coinvolgente. Magico Rachmaninov! Ottima esecuzione.
Wunderschöne und detaillierte Aufführung dieser spätromantischen und großartigen Sinfonie mit seidigen Tönen aller Streicher, milden Tönen aller Holzbläser und brillanten Tönen aller Blechbläser. Der dritte Satz klingt besonders schön und echt melodisch. Der intelligente und geniale Dirigent leitet das ausgezeichnete Orchester in verschiedenen Tempi und mit künstlerisch kontrollierter Dynamik. Einfach wundervoll!
was denn sonst!
Ich empfehle Rachmaninows zweites Klavierkonzert von ganzem Herzen. Einfach ein fantastisches Werk, es verbindet Virtuosentum und Schönheit perfekt, es ist mein liebstes Musikstück und Rachmaninow mein Lieblingskomponist!
EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE. THANKYOU VERY MUCH
Gorgeous, utterly gorgeous. The third movement has me in tears - AGAIN.
Thank you for this❤
My heart emitted Music,
When it was drowned in
Love.
Good Morning World. ❤ Peace and Love.❤
Thank you ❤
Beautiful. Thank you!
Love those flutes and piccolos!!
Rachmaninov’s contribution is immeasurable.
Brillante, excelente.
Outstanding Performance 🙏❤️🇨🇦
So Beautiful performance, I really enjoyed this masterpiece bravo 😍😍😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
RACHMANINOFF, Es uno de mis musicos preferidos....!!!
Sublime performance of this stunning symphony. Superb video editing and production values too. So why o why can’t I purchase a PAL version of this video plus documentary CONCEIVED, COMPOSED and performed in DRESDEN and produced by Euro Arts International. I’d have thought EUROPE would have been offered first bite of the apple. We live in strange times.
가장 사랑하는 라히마니노프 심포니 2의 3악장~~!!! 멋진 연주, 정말정말 감사합니다🥰🥰🥰
43:18 This part crushes my soul for some reason. It sounds like a farewell 😢
Must have been nice to listen to this beauty in the no less beautiful hall of the Semperoper!
makes one realize that this classical music thing is worth the enormous husstle it takes to produce it ..
Excelente Performance!!! O Adágio me comove. sempre ❤️ É uma GRANDE. OBRA👏👏👏🌺🙏👍👍👍👍👍❤️
Composer 👏 Orchestra 👏 Conductor 👏
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This is what a concert hall for classical music should look like! 😎🎹
Adagio love it , just love it, thanks For sharing this Master Piece
Qué buena interpretación y aún mejor ver el sentimiento que transmiten en vivo
The adagio is the most beautiful piece ever.
Спасибо за запись. Сам Рахманинов бы гордился Вами, Я уверен.
Es una de las sinfonías que más me provocan. Yo la tengo en una muy grande estimación, de hecho pienso que es una sinfonía escrita para el amor. La idea que tengo del amor, la he sacado de esta sinfonía 🥺🥺🥺
this marks one of the very few times i have seen a european audience give an orchestra and conductor a standing ovation.