"Jerusalem Quartet" Alexander Pavlovsky - violin Sergei Bresler - violin Ori Kam - viola Kyril Zlotnikov - cello Concert Hall of the Mariinsky Theatre St. Petersburg 4 December 2013
As the world's worst 1st violin In a quartet I can confirm the score is rather difficult, the wonderful counter rhythms 3 against 2 and 4 create superb tensions for the player and listener and their resolution just creates the romanticism that is Brahms. So well played
A sense of the fine brush, intense fusion, counterpoint and depth, of the Borodin, no less an admirable, loving embrace of Brahms by Jerusalem. And there is nothing wrong with the applause-when/ where ever.
These guys have a completeness and equality of roles which is exceptional in string quartets. I admire their playing a lot and Brahms seems to fit them like a glove. The "awkward" third movement is particularly successful.
Magnifico quartetto, nella stessa seriosa e melanconica atmosfera del primo (in do min. op. 51 n.1) di cui riecheggia anche qualche frammento... Bellissima interpretazione del "Jerusalem Quartet", sentita, intelligente, penetrante... Bravissimi! (La prima esecuzione ebbe luogo a Berlino, il 18 ottobre 1873, con il Quartetto Joachim).
You ask, is there "less leeway for interpretation with Brahms?" I don't think so. Listen to the amazing Carlos Kleiber version of B's 2nd symphony with the Vienna and then listen to a number of others. This quartet is remarkable because they can all sink into the notes, have all the parts be clear and together, and hold the long line, which builds so much tension and interest with Brahms. That is hard to do -- very rare. Also listen to the second movement where the cello comes in (right after 20:20) --superb.
@@mancas71 there is no op 15 in beethoven quartets tho. Given that they are playing in the Marinsky theatre i guess it's way more probable that those are the numbers of orchestral stands (it's a very common thing for thecnicians to write numbers to remember where to put them for concert). I don't have russian alphabet on my phone but I assure you orchestra is written as the guy above pointed out.
I reckon this is Brahms best quartet - strange perhaps that he published it as "No.2" and not No.1. The complex rhythms and harmonies, delayed resolutions, the tension in the fugato at the end of the first movement - brilliant stuff. And fiendishly difficult to play, so many string crossings in the upper parts, 4 against 3, etc etc. My amateur quartet will attempt this soon, wish us luck!!
+Fiona Laursen - I agree, beautiful piece & well done.. one quick question?.. what is "xdxd"? (I'm an old dude, and horribly outa' the loop, jajaja).. thanks, Rick
Argh it‘s so unrespectful to activate advertisment between the movements and even more right in the music that the music stops. That‘s a big unrespectiveness against brahms!
I wonder if others have the same feeling that Brahms leaves less leeway for personal interpretation, or dictates more powerfully what mood and character his music should have, or even that good musicians naturally hit the nail on the head in the same way… so that what one listens to is not so much this or that quartet playing, but Brahms. I noticed this in performances of the piano music - rarely allowing eccentricities, unlike, say, the same pianists playing Bach. To me, this Jerusalem Quartet recording sounds good, but not in any way distinguished, which is perhaps precisely the distinction. if you see what I mean
I fully agree! Always feel like that listening GOOD PERFORMANCES of Brahms! That’s the goal of every good musician, I believe - to make the contact between the composer and listeners without being the most important part of this process:))))
When was the last time a quartet received applause after the slow movement of a quartet? And in a cultural capital like St. Petersburg? Perhaps it is the norm there, but clearly not elsewhere.
К сожалению, на концерты часто ходит необразованная публика. Нормальная образованная публика Санкт-Петербурга знает, когда хлопать. Но пришло много немузыкантов (предполагаю, из еврейской общины), которые были рады выразить свою любовь между частями.
The first movement is a massive work - quite symphonic, so I just think the audience was reflecting on the huge journey they'd been through. They needed a pause, too.
"Concert Hall of the Mariinsky Theatre St. Petersburg 4 December 2013" Perhaps they just liked it ?? Maybe the audience is not civilised enough, but interpretation is tremendous. I would have probably jumped all over the room by joy.
A show off string-quartett, they can play, yes, but why all this showing "Oh how I am superb"? Please watch Guarneri-Quartett 1987 - a different world and different culture - they play much better, but take it as selfunderstood, everyone in the audience understood, too, at those times, no need to "show"...
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1 - 0:53
2 - 13:59
3 - 23:39
4 - 28:42
Thank you!
1 - 00:53 Allegro non troppo
2 - 13:59 Andante moderato
3 - 23:39 Quasi Minuetto, moderato
4 - 28:42 Finale. Allegro non assai
As the world's worst 1st violin In a quartet I can confirm the score is rather difficult, the wonderful counter rhythms 3 against 2 and 4 create superb tensions for the player and listener and their resolution just creates the romanticism that is Brahms. So well played
Exceptional, seamless, beautiful performance. Well done, guys!
Such a pleasant sounding piece that it doesn't even feel like it's in a minor key.
My god, this is stunning
A sense of the fine brush, intense fusion, counterpoint and depth, of the Borodin, no less an admirable, loving embrace of Brahms by Jerusalem. And there is nothing wrong with the applause-when/ where ever.
These guys have a completeness and equality of roles which is exceptional in string quartets. I admire their playing a lot and Brahms seems to fit them like a glove. The "awkward" third movement is particularly successful.
Magnifico quartetto, nella stessa seriosa e melanconica atmosfera del primo (in do min. op. 51 n.1) di cui riecheggia anche qualche frammento... Bellissima interpretazione del "Jerusalem Quartet", sentita, intelligente, penetrante... Bravissimi! (La prima esecuzione ebbe luogo a Berlino, il 18 ottobre 1873, con il Quartetto Joachim).
Music starts at 0:52
The last movement has always been a favorite of mine, and this interpretation is simply stunning. Goosebumps!!
Me too!
Good balance between lyric and dramatic. Always hits the mark. Lets the music flow like a stream. Bravo!
Awesome performance. One of the best quartets of these times.
yes. to bad Brahms didn't write 15 more masterpieces at this level. luckily he managed to write 1 or 2 truly great quartets..same for Schumann.
Молодцы очень хорошая сыгранность ! Спасибо!
Die beste Aufführung dieses anspruchsvollen Meisterwerks bis heute. Die Tonqualität ist auch ausgezeichnet.
the audience loved it so much they clapped after the first movement haha
the applause is annoying but still better than the sacrilegious TH-cam ads 😭
The best musicians to play Brahms I have ever heard!!!
They performed this piece perfect!! It's almost difficult work..
Excellent performance - they gel together very well.
Great performance. Fantastic cellist... and his intstrument is veeery powerful. Bravissimi
You ask, is there "less leeway for interpretation with Brahms?" I don't think so. Listen to the amazing Carlos Kleiber version of B's 2nd symphony with the Vienna and then listen to a number of others. This quartet is remarkable because they can all sink into the notes, have all the parts be clear and together, and hold the long line, which builds so much tension and interest with Brahms. That is hard to do -- very rare. Also listen to the second movement where the cello comes in (right after 20:20) --superb.
This is so beautiful
absolutely amazing
Such beauty!
my favorite Brahms string quartet.
Powerful and divine music!
Thank's
Stupendous! The third movement is strikingly haunting. But, then, this is Johannes Brahms!
These immense Brahms string quartets are infrequently heard. Why? Thanks, Jerusalem Quartet.
too much pizzicato :D
I'm sorry but the string quartets and other chamber music of J. Brahms are a big part of the repertoire.
Some ask ‘Why? I say ‘Why not?’
amazing!
WONDERFUL
The piece is op.51. The music stand says op.45. I don't know what to believe anymore.
Addendum: I definitely have a man crush on Ori Kam
would guess "op." in op. 15 stands for "оркестр" or something
And the cellist is playing op. 18!
Op51
@@larryprimeau7738 This opus numbers is about Beethoven Quartets ,I think, That's with I remember..
@@mancas71 there is no op 15 in beethoven quartets tho. Given that they are playing in the Marinsky theatre i guess it's way more probable that those are the numbers of orchestral stands (it's a very common thing for thecnicians to write numbers to remember where to put them for concert).
I don't have russian alphabet on my phone but I assure you orchestra is written as the guy above pointed out.
so much more refined than his first it's marvelous.
like comparing apples and oranges- both are delicious!
And the first is also marvellous if wildly romantic.
Wow; such a beautiful concert, what wonderful music. And the cellist??? Wow, very Russian...
Brahms really brought out his luscious, dark voice in these quartets.
I wouldn't label his voice as "dark"...seems like bright light to me.
but I know what you meant..brahms at his best.
I reckon this is Brahms best quartet - strange perhaps that he published it as "No.2" and not No.1. The complex rhythms and harmonies, delayed resolutions, the tension in the fugato at the end of the first movement - brilliant stuff. And fiendishly difficult to play, so many string crossings in the upper parts, 4 against 3, etc etc. My amateur quartet will attempt this soon, wish us luck!!
good luck!!!!!
@@maikereimer8382 we almost made it to the end... Next week we will have another attempt on the summit
I think they performed extremely well! What an awesome piece bravo! They just made me add a space for my "one of my favourite quartets" xdxd
+Fiona Laursen - I agree, beautiful piece & well done.. one quick question?.. what is "xdxd"? (I'm an old dude, and horribly outa' the loop, jajaja).. thanks, Rick
Beautiful playing but I can’t believe you would agree to ads in the middle of a movement!!
The chairs are nicely raised for good playing posture... 😀
All of us were happy at that time but not any more.
Argh it‘s so unrespectful to activate advertisment between the movements and even more right in the music that the music stops. That‘s a big unrespectiveness against brahms!
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It's not personal, it's business.
Do you really think there's a difference between a Brahms video and a Barbie video for TH-cam?
Buy a CD or pay for the music otherwise. It is disrespectfull to think you can get it all for free.
лучшее исполнение )))))))))
at 1st mov, i heard schumann string quartet no.1 awhile
Brahms must have felt pretty good about that one - and he would have liked this performance too.
Why does it seem like this string quartet TOWERS over his 1st? Am I crazy?
Stunning performance. In my opinion only Emerson's recording can match this!
Jeffrey Chan and this is even live...
I wonder if others have the same feeling that Brahms leaves less leeway for personal interpretation, or dictates more powerfully what mood and character his music should have, or even that good musicians naturally hit the nail on the head in the same way… so that what one listens to is not so much this or that quartet playing, but Brahms. I noticed this in performances of the piano music - rarely allowing eccentricities, unlike, say, the same pianists playing Bach. To me, this Jerusalem Quartet recording sounds good, but not in any way distinguished, which is perhaps precisely the distinction. if you see what I mean
I agree halfway
I fully agree! Always feel like that listening GOOD PERFORMANCES of Brahms! That’s the goal of every good musician, I believe - to make the contact between the composer and listeners without being the most important part of this process:))))
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The Russian clap after every movement!!! In that way they really don't listen the true atmosphere of this delicate inner-sounding score...............
Surprised i'm the first to comment on the applause in between movements, at the Mariinsky Theatre too surprising and jarring ...
when brahms premiered his piano quintet, there was thunderous applause after every single movement.
slight correction: Hans van bulow was at the piano.
When was the last time a quartet received applause after the slow movement of a quartet? And in a cultural capital like St. Petersburg? Perhaps it is the norm there, but clearly not elsewhere.
Is it so terrible that the public shows its enthusiasm? For me it's a problem only if it disturbs the artists.
Isa de Gracia You are both right. But applause between mov is annoying.
That second movement was just breathtaking and deserved applause even if it was disconcerting to some.
К сожалению, на концерты часто ходит необразованная публика. Нормальная образованная публика Санкт-Петербурга знает, когда хлопать. Но пришло много немузыкантов (предполагаю, из еврейской общины), которые были рады выразить свою любовь между частями.
The first movement is a massive work - quite symphonic, so I just think the audience was reflecting on the huge journey they'd been through. They needed a pause, too.
la féssée... merci les mecs...
Maybe one day, after did heard these works: love you Brahms? will be why you laugh from Brahms?
Is it too much to ask to put the advertisements between movements?
Look this after their shostakovich quartet...
As palmas entre os movimentos:
platéia: foda-se ta tão lindo
~palmas
Fantastic music! But - don't applaud in between movements.
The last movement is too fast.
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Jez. These ads really come like a turd in the face :(
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Did they perform this concert in China? The audience gave their applause in every break between the movements.
"Concert Hall of the Mariinsky Theatre
St. Petersburg
4 December 2013"
Perhaps they just liked it ??
Maybe the audience is not civilised enough, but interpretation is tremendous.
I would have probably jumped all over the room by joy.
If people choose to clap between movements, that is their choice. If TH-cam schedule ads during movements... fuck them, the morons.
Gorgeous playing. But Uffa! The movement is out of sync with the sound!
Brutta abitudine del pubblico di applaudire fra un movimento e l'altro!!
Un public inculte et mimétique, malheureusement on rencontre ce phénomène un peu partout...
Please just throw out the lady coughing
A show off string-quartett, they can play, yes, but why all this showing "Oh how I am superb"? Please watch Guarneri-Quartett 1987 - a different world and different culture - they play much better, but take it as selfunderstood, everyone in the audience understood, too, at those times, no need to "show"...
unbearable direction