During the 2020 lockdowns I would spend many a time walking through the woods with my headphones listening to this peace and my camera in hand. It inspired my creative juices to capture idyllic landscapes then and still takes me back to those moments.
All the Music of Ralph Vaughan Williams, a great pupil of Maurice Ravel and both great lovers of the Music by Giacomo Puccini, is no doubt the very best the British Isles produced in Music for centuries. Along with Handel, in a different manner, Purcell and Elgar, one of the four Lords of the Isles. Music divine.
Recently this piece gave me comfort while my father was dying, it's weird to hear it as it brings up emotions around that time but it's so, so beautiful.
I used to be a landscape photographer by trade, and so I spent a lot of time in beautiful places like the Lake District. And in every place where the beauty was most sublime, I had the music of VW in my mind.
Very evocative of times past; many pasts, actually. Contemplative without being dark. It took me several years after first hearing it to get the name of the piece. The resolution from the minor key to the major at the end is inspiring, a reminder that, despite all, there is hope for the future.
I first heard this preformance via public radio. It was a dedication to an anonymous callers wife for her birthday. I've wondered about the, was she still alive or did this piece hold some special memory? It was so beautiful...I had to add it to my collection. But what an exquisite type it is to dedicate this ans an exquisite type to appreciate it...♥
England always has this hidden light - whatever tawdry politicians do to it. Yet is it always an advanced, modern(ish) society.... Vaughan Williams (a socialist and a mystic) was able to capture all our country's moods!
I know this piece from hearing it on Classic FM. It is in B minor but the best thing for me is the triumphant ending in a B major chord (ie Picardy Third with crucial D#).
Did the soloist add the fiddle ornamentations in the violin solo at 6:30 ? I havent heard that in other recordings. But i think it fits, interesting to hear it
Mathias Tacke is the Concertmaster of Camerata Chicago and his performance is indeed wonderful. He added the 'lilt' - and Maestro Hall loved it. Mr. Tacke is a superb violinist. He was second violin in the Vermeer Quartet for 15 years - until they disbanded.
Reading the reports of imperfections makes me appreciate my apparent obtuseness. It must be terrible to have ones enjoyment spoilt by a slight blemish which goes unnoticed by lesser mortals. Such fastidiousness also causes me to appreciate the forgiving nature of what is condescendingly described as "folk" music, which, ironically, inspired this and much else of what the composer created.
1. As it fell out upon a day, Rich Dives made a feast, And he invited all his friends, And gentry of the best. 2. Then Lazarus laid him down and down, And down at Dives' door; Some meat, some drink, brother Dives, Bestow upon the poor. 3. Thou'rt none of my brother, Lazarus, That lies begging at my door; Nor meat nor drink will I give to thee, Nor bestow upon the poor. 4. Then Lazarus laid him down and down And down at Dives' wall; Some meat, some drink, brother Dives, Or with hunger starve I shall. 5. Thou'rt none of my brother, Lazarus, That lies begging at my wall; Nor meat nor drink will I give to thee, But with hunger starve you shall. 6. Then Lazarus laid him down and down, And down at Dives' gate; Some meat, some drink, brother Dives, For Jesus Christ his sake. 7. Thou'rt none of my brother, Lazarus, That lies begging at my gate; Nor meat nor drink will I give to thee, For Jesus Christ His sake. 8. Then Dives sent out his merry men, To whip poor Lazarus away; They had no power to strike a stroke, But flung their whips away. 9. Then Dives sent out his hungry dogs, To bite him as he lay; They had no power to bite at all, But licked his sores away. 10. As it fell out upon a day, Poor Lazarus sickened and died; There came two Angels out of Heaven, His soul therein to guide. 11. Rise up, rise up, brother Lazarus, And come along with me; There's a place in Heaven prepared for thee, To sit upon an Angel's knee. 12, As it fell out upon a day, Rich Dives sickened and died; There came two serpents out of Hell, His soul therein to guide. 13. Rise up, rise up, brother Dives, And come along with me; There's a place in Hell prepared for thee, To sit upon a serpent's knee. 14. Then Dives looked with burning eyes, And saw poor Lazarus blest; One drop of water, Lazarus, To quench my flaming thirst!1 15. Oh I had I as many years to abide As there are blades of grass, Then there would be an end: but now Hell's pains will never pass. 16. Oh! were I but alive again, For the space of one halt hour, I would make my peace and so secure That the Devil should have no power! source: www.lyricsondemand.com/christmascarols/d/divesandlazaruslyrics.html
During the 2020 lockdowns I would spend many a time walking through the woods with my headphones listening to this peace and my camera in hand. It inspired my creative juices to capture idyllic landscapes then and still takes me back to those moments.
Certainly one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed, or performed.
All the Music of Ralph Vaughan Williams, a great pupil of Maurice Ravel and both great lovers of the Music by Giacomo Puccini, is no doubt the very best the British Isles produced in Music for centuries. Along with Handel, in a different manner, Purcell and Elgar, one of the four Lords of the Isles. Music divine.
An incredibly beautiful piece of music
Recently this piece gave me comfort while my father was dying, it's weird to hear it as it brings up emotions around that time but it's so, so beautiful.
Mother
Mother
My late beloved Mother
It seems I am wandering in your memories
Beautifully played by all. Cheers from Australia.
The most beautiful piece I have ever heard. The most beautiful, beautiful piece. My goodness.
The incredibly deliberate bow distribution in the second chair first violinist is really beautiful to watch.
Reminds me of being up in the hills of the Lake District. Stunning.
I used to be a landscape photographer by trade, and so I spent a lot of time in beautiful places like the Lake District. And in every place where the beauty was most sublime, I had the music of VW in my mind.
Very evocative of times past; many pasts, actually. Contemplative without being dark. It took me several years after first hearing it to get the name of the piece. The resolution from the minor key to the major at the end is inspiring, a reminder that, despite all, there is hope for the future.
Another very very great piece by the master.
One of the greatest works of art. I've admired this performance and interpretation for a long time.
Beautiful artistry and a wonderful interpretation of RVW’s work. Captivated by every second of it many congratulations and thanks to all involved
God bless these people performing this beautiful music.
Tears of unexplained feelings.
STUNNING......so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes, ALWAYS.
time stamps:
adagio 0:00
variation I 3:43
variation II 4:40
variation III 6:30
variation IV 7:57
variation V 9:06
I first heard this preformance via public radio. It was a dedication to an anonymous callers wife for her birthday. I've wondered about the, was she still alive or did this piece hold some special memory? It was so beautiful...I had to add it to my collection. But what an exquisite type it is to dedicate this ans an exquisite type to appreciate it...♥
An old Great War black & white film of British soldiers marching up to the front brought me here - Lest we forget
A beautiful piece of music.....
I seem to be wandering in the musical aesthetics of Vaughan Williams to spread infinity
Absolutely Divine music......
I've been trying to identify this great music for years. Thanks for a great upload. Subscribed 😎
When England shone in resplendent light. Oh, how I wish that light would return, for all is dark now.
England always has this hidden light - whatever tawdry politicians do to it. Yet is it always an advanced, modern(ish) society.... Vaughan Williams (a socialist and a mystic) was able to capture all our country's moods!
This piece always makes me think of our silvered isle
I agree
@@johnhamilton8301 And he would have understood the words of the song as a socialist. The piece had its premiere at the New York World's Fair of 1939!
Beautifully performed thank you
Wonderful and perfect tempos (for once).
Played on the harp at my wedding.
Breathtaking 💖
Wonderful 👏👏🌹🌹♥️♥️🌟
I know this piece from hearing it on Classic FM. It is in B minor but the best thing for me is the triumphant ending in a B major chord (ie Picardy Third with crucial D#).
that minor chord at 9:04 is everything 😭
9:04-9:05
The solo at 09:56. Deep.
Splendid.
Did the soloist add the fiddle ornamentations in the violin solo at 6:30 ? I havent heard that in other recordings. But i think it fits, interesting to hear it
Mathias Tacke is the Concertmaster of Camerata Chicago and his performance is indeed wonderful. He added the 'lilt' - and Maestro Hall loved it. Mr. Tacke is a superb violinist. He was second violin in the Vermeer Quartet for 15 years - until they disbanded.
Never heard, but it works! And without vibrato it seems more like a bagpipe in the high register! Well done!
3:45 oops!
The camera person did not know this piece. He misfocuses on instruments that are not imperative to certain sections.
This specific piece is cello centered with highlights of other strings, including harp. Too many delayed focuses.
莫名其妙就是覺得感動！
Im playing the cello solo at the end for region and im shaking lol
Reading the reports of imperfections makes me appreciate my apparent obtuseness. It must be terrible to have ones enjoyment spoilt by a slight blemish which goes unnoticed by lesser mortals.
Such fastidiousness also causes me to appreciate the forgiving nature of what is condescendingly described as "folk" music, which, ironically, inspired this and much else of what the composer created.
Well said.
@@gw-kz9yl You are, Sir or Madam, very kind.
1. As it fell out upon a day,
Rich Dives made a feast,
And he invited all his friends,
And gentry of the best.
2. Then Lazarus laid him down and down,
And down at Dives' door;
Some meat, some drink, brother Dives,
Bestow upon the poor.
3. Thou'rt none of my brother, Lazarus,
That lies begging at my door;
Nor meat nor drink will I give to thee,
Nor bestow upon the poor.
4. Then Lazarus laid him down and down
And down at Dives' wall;
Some meat, some drink, brother Dives,
Or with hunger starve I shall.
5. Thou'rt none of my brother, Lazarus,
That lies begging at my wall;
Nor meat nor drink will I give to thee,
But with hunger starve you shall.
6. Then Lazarus laid him down and down,
And down at Dives' gate;
Some meat, some drink, brother Dives,
For Jesus Christ his sake.
7. Thou'rt none of my brother, Lazarus,
That lies begging at my gate;
Nor meat nor drink will I give to thee,
For Jesus Christ His sake.
8. Then Dives sent out his merry men,
To whip poor Lazarus away;
They had no power to strike a stroke,
But flung their whips away.
9. Then Dives sent out his hungry dogs,
To bite him as he lay;
They had no power to bite at all,
But licked his sores away.
10. As it fell out upon a day,
Poor Lazarus sickened and died;
There came two Angels out of Heaven,
His soul therein to guide.
11. Rise up, rise up, brother Lazarus,
And come along with me;
There's a place in Heaven prepared for thee,
To sit upon an Angel's knee.
12, As it fell out upon a day,
Rich Dives sickened and died;
There came two serpents out of Hell,
His soul therein to guide.
13. Rise up, rise up, brother Dives,
And come along with me;
There's a place in Hell prepared for thee,
To sit upon a serpent's knee.
14. Then Dives looked with burning eyes,
And saw poor Lazarus blest;
One drop of water, Lazarus,
To quench my flaming thirst!1
15. Oh I had I as many years to abide
As there are blades of grass,
Then there would be an end: but now
Hell's pains will never pass.
16. Oh! were I but alive again,
For the space of one halt hour,
I would make my peace and so secure
That the Devil should have no power!
source: www.lyricsondemand.com/christmascarols/d/divesandlazaruslyrics.html
3:43 celli almost ruined everything... Violins saved the show
...oh wait....the solo cello at 3:42 AND the bass entrance at :16 screw this whole thing up.
Thank GOD someone noticed it besides me!