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@@esa-pekkasalonen5214 A beautiful rendition of this beautiful symphony. I just love how the backdrop opens during the climax of this last movement. Stunning!
Me too! I imagine its very much like maine, where I grew up. It looks beautiful. But honestly, I'd follow sibelius anywhere. My favorite composer by far.
Instant tears ar 1:25. Day 1 of my Music History class in college the professor came in, sat down, put this piece on without a word and just waited for our reactions. He took pictures at the biggest moments and showed us our faces. One of the most powerful statements I've ever experienced from a teacher.
I guess I know (we all know) what you're talking about. Not tears of sadness nor of joy, it's...something else. Whatever it is, it smothers you in a very emotional way, but you can't translate, yet the feeling doesn't get lost. Holst and Grieg also provide vibes like that, but for Sibelius, there's an extra mile of wonder....
Whenever I get my will done I’m making sure there’s a section that says this entire symphony must be played at my funeral. And absolutely no bathroom breaks allowed. They will listen, and they will enjoy.
@@jamespalmer7340 I only now noticed your question. In my opinion the last version is by far the best. In the first, one can hear that many things were quickly done in order to meet the deadline.
This is the one, this is it, this is my heart, my emotions, my all , it is all I need, it is me completely consumed in musical passion, I need nothing else but this, thank you so very much maestro oh thank you forever for this!
Sibelius's diary entry from the composition years of the Fifth Symphony: "In the evening, working on the symphony. This important task which strangely enchants me. As if God the Father had thrown down pieces of a mosaic from the floor of heaven and asked me to work out the pattern."
Yes, I also love it! I have perfect pitch and synesthesia, and the colour when the back opens is a really rich yellow, which sounds as an E for me, so it's very fitting and makes me shiver when I hear it!
When I despair, I play this piece and it lifts my spirit. It's like a sunbeam slicing through the clouds . I hear the horns in my head the rest of the day and smile. Thank you Sibelius.
@@GigiBryce-gu8wc My first experience was just the Finale. I have to listen to the whole piece to feel complete. The first movement is spectacular. Listen to the recording with Karajan as conductor. 9 minutes of buildup and then exactly at 9:00, there's an explosion of joy.
OMG...I am crying again at this piece WHY does it do that to me? Just last week I was in the car and listening to this and I couldn't help the emotions that came out of nowhere.
I ORGANISED A RECORDING OF THIS VERSION FOR MY BEAUTIFUL BRIDE SANDRA TO WALK DOWN THE AISLE, SLOWLY ENTERING THE HALL AT 1.23 JUST AS THE TIMPANI IS ROARING IN THE MAJESTIC HORNS FOR THE MAIN MOTIF, STILL FILLS ME WITH AWE EVERY TIME!! THIS IS AN INTRODUCTION FIT FOR A QUEEN, MY QUEEN. THE CONDUCTOR SQUEEZES EVERY ATOM OF SOUL FROM THIS PIECE, MUCH BETTER THAN KARAJAN AND BERNSTEIN.
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@@esa-pekkasalonen5214 You bring a fresh and exciting atmosphere with your work, and I can see that the superb musicians are really inspired by your infectious enthusiasm. There are too many "greats" who seem to go through the motions and think their "aura of greatness" will carry them through. Well, it doesn't. Keep up the amazing work, and I hope to see you "live" very soon.
@@sirjaws49 Nor do I, I am not an "expert" .. but this version has so much more depth, passion and soul. The others just seem to be going through the motions!
@@esa-pekkasalonen5214 This is so funny and I love it! I first heard Sibelius at a young age but rediscovered him in college. Many books were read and papers written with the Karelia Suite or Kullervo playing on my laptop--most of those versions with you conducting. Brilliant! Thank you for the memories.
A few days ago my daughter heard this music on the radio, while driving to work and was awe struck. I was quickly able to work out the composer and the piece and had a very quick solution. I showed her the link to this performance on TH-cam, as good as it gets. Conducted by a Finn and watching the musicians playing their instruments is fascinating. I am going to be looking for a boxed set of Sibelius symphonies, conducted by Mr Salonen, this year.
@cubanbach So, I'm not the only one who cries when I hear the 5th's last movement. It's good to know I have company. We can congratulate ourselves that we are 'tuned in' to so much beauty. It is as if the heavens are speaking to us.
+Ben Garrison So true! I could listen to this every day and all I would find is another nuance I had missed. This music lives and Sibelius deserves so much more attention. I'm thankful I own every work of his, several times over on most.
I remember singing this theme as I rode a small Ducati motorcycle? early 60's Phx AZ wind in my face just glad to be alive and hearing this in my head ....
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Wonderful, absolutely wonderful! The ending always brings tears to my eyes. Of all the gorgeous symphonies, this finale may very well be my favorite. It is so unusual, and splendid.
This can be played too soft by others where it can get lost, there is a strength throughout this version that makes it a stand out amongst the average.
This symphony is my single favorite piece of music that I have ever heard. Magnificent, Incredible and Out of This World This piece starts to really take off at 4:54-5:20.
Lovely - excellent interpretation, and great virtuosity demonstrated by all. The best recording of Sibelius V on TH-cam, in my opinion. I especially like how the conductor allowed the brass to play out, including the subtle (yet powerful) trombone choir of the last stanza of the finale. A lot of conductors don't "get it" here. 💖
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Now I want to break physics and invent a time machine just to hear this live. Amazing performance, 11/10. I cred so hard in this masterpiece. You make the trombones shine!
the extraordinary thing about sibelius is that we only ever get the beautiful tune the once and the rest of the time we are just longing for it to return. . . . . . and remembering what a beautiful tune it actually was while it lasted . . . .
We had an amazing experience in Estonia at their northern male choir event. Thousands of men singing songs from Norway, Estonia, Finland etc. Each country got their share. Something amazing happened when Finlandia was performed. First off all Estonian crowd stood up (concert was held outside) and tens of swallows started to screech and fly frantically above the concert throughout that song. It was only on that song the birds did that. I was part of that choir of thousand men and had to kept my tears from flowing while singing. The birds just knew.
this movement is like a beautiful sunny winter morning (yes, it can be beautiful) climbing a snowy hill after solving a big challenge in one's life--...by the way, that timpani part at the end sounds treacherous to be spot on--tricky off beat and completely exposed.
This wonderful man and these fantastic musicians have opened up a whole new world for me in Sibelius music. Sometimes life can be very tricky if you can't leave your home and these symphonies and tone poems are such a wonderful thing along with Beethoven ,Dvorak and so many more ,to study and be inspired by. The image of flying swans at the end of the 5th is such a place of freedom for me . Thankyou all you very special people that make such glorious music you make my life considerably happier.
I love this comment because I understand it. Music by Sibelius makes me happy like no other music can, ever since the first time I heard the Karelia Suite in fourth grade. It is spectacular.
@@gutsfinky thanks Briana , I found a Beautiful piece of Sibelius called 'Andante Festivo' for string orchestra and I love Luonnotar for soprano and orchestra. Sibelius music is like going into another universe. peace to you Briana.
@@martinturner2309 I will have to give those a listen! If you are looking for relaxing but beautiful music I would suggest the second movement of the Karelia Suite--some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard. Peace to you as well, Martin!
Sibelius Symphony No.5 Is such a delightful piece of music especially the Finale. It is so engaging with the violins 🎻 and the brass ensemble and the epic drum rolls, too. Just when you think it is at the end …. WoW. I enjoyed every minute of this music. Perfection !!!! Mmm 😋
per alex ross' excellent book "the rest is noise", I was under the impression that Sibelius threw the score of the 8th symphony into the fire and vowed never to compose again...
I absolutely love this piece! I'm trying to get our conductor to have our No. Cal. orchestra play it. This rendition is SO moving! THanks for reposting it!!
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Although I agree with you to an extent, I am myself a 'young person' (24 years old) currently studying for a Masters degree in music and have indulged in the finest traditions of Western culture for as long as I can remember despite coming from what can only be described as a working-class background. I throughly dislike it when people tar all 'youngsters' with the same brush.
How easy it would`ve been to simply give it a "proper recap" later on! But it´s characteristic of S. to never repeat, always telling an ongoing story. Though (as stated here below) the motif returns - its second appearance to me is even more moving - the tender underlying of the strings 5:00 onwards is beyond words. After 7:14 the third appearance leads to a breathtaking balancing act, where the whole (life-) project seems "endangered" - and then leads to the most convincing ending ever.
It's cruel that all the brilliant Salonen recordings on youtube disappeared, the unbelievable Rite of the Spring, Kullervo, Shostakowitsch Piano concert, Mussorgskys pictures and Sibelius 2nd Symphony. Ich hope somebody will reposting it like you, so thank you for that ! That music touchs my heart !
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Listen to Ray Conniff's "Christmas Bride" song on TH-cam. Then go back and listen to the french horns motif starting about 1:25. It's the same opening melody. "Santa, please make her my bride for Christmas..." Sibelius was there first. BTW and as you can hear that motif is played over and over a zillions times in this 3rd movement of Sym #5.
I'd love to hear the first two movements of this performance. This is the best reading of the work I've heard since the great New Philharmonia Orchestra recording with Karajan.
Best interpretation of this glorious finale on The YT. Most conductors take the ending too fast thus failing to achieve the sense of a bit painful but divine Genesis.
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As a composer, I've somewhat lost sight of the fact that there are humans playing the music. Most of the time is music on my ipod, or its just a still of the composer in a video on youtube. Flute to me just meant higher register woodwind instrument, divisi in 2 or 3, etc. This has really helped me put things into perspective. Thank you very much. This music it absolutely wonderful as well. I'm not the biggest fan of the six chord ending, but, like Mahler's first's finale, it should grow on me.
No matter, how hard we try, our flight is singulaire and will remain so. Due to this, the strings give up their running and searching, instead they prepare for the flutes haunting swan song. Great memories!! But the memory straight leads into despair - all gone? Life goes on here on earth. The trumpets try to rebuild our peak, but the motif gets distorted, again you FEEL the musical struggle onward like a balancing act (above the "cello-abyss").
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Sibelius era un loco apasionado, en cada una de sus obras existe una ligera representacion de la esperanza envuelta en la mas plena decadencia,la alcanza a salpicar,y eso es lo que la hace grande, Sibelius, brindo por su ligera esperanza en esta humanidad sin perdon de nadie, perdida y avanzada hasta el mas hondo detritus de la negritud...gracias a usted puedo aun confiar en mi fuerza interna,y gracias a todos los grandes maestros de la musica "clásica",lo mas noble que ha existido en este mundo
@amazingmuffinman the painting is by a British 19th century artist, J.W.M Turner and called "The Slave Ship" The ironic thing is the music is so beautiful and peaceful when the painting is revealed, but the painting is about slavers throwing slaves off the ships so they can get the insurance money when they return to port.
When Raymond Leppard was music director of The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra he had called #5 "the most perfect symphony ever". Perhaps he was right.
"Other pieces of music (e.g., the final movement of Sibelius’s Symphony No. 5) extend the tension for so long that, when the resolution finally comes, the exhale feels monumental. In a parallel way, the Bible creates a tension that is resolved only by the cross. It is the tension between holiness (God’s) and sin (ours). We long for righteousness and goodness, and we resonate with it to a certain extent. But we also feel a tension, because we also resonate with the notion that something’s just not right with the world and with us. That tension is resolved only as God’s judgment and grace meet at Calvary. God’s righteous requirement for atonement is satisfied. God’s love provides that atonement. He is both the just and the justifier." -Randy Newman
One of my Music History books described Sibelius's sound as being "glacial". The finale of the 5th certainly is an apt illustration of that observation!
I tend to agree with you. The problem may be that most conductors do the ending wrong. They are not following the composer's tempo markings etc. I believe. If those silences were shorter in length, it wouldn't be so odd. The coda shouldn't lose its momentum.
"Never write an unnecessary note. Every note must live." - Jean Sibelius. That's one reason why.
Sibelius makes me want to return home to Finland ... And I'm not even from Finland. :'(
imperiumdiaboli dude Sibelius makes me want to return home to Finland... and I’m black.
Ditto!
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@@esa-pekkasalonen5214 A beautiful rendition of this beautiful symphony. I just love how the backdrop opens during the climax of this last movement. Stunning!
Me too! I imagine its very much like maine, where I grew up. It looks beautiful. But honestly, I'd follow sibelius anywhere. My favorite composer by far.
Instant tears ar 1:25. Day 1 of my Music History class in college the professor came in, sat down, put this piece on without a word and just waited for our reactions. He took pictures at the biggest moments and showed us our faces. One of the most powerful statements I've ever experienced from a teacher.
Perhaps it can be said it is also one of the most powerful moments in music for you, too. I surely hope so.
That's amazing! I've had those moments in listening to music but never caught it on film.
I guess I know (we all know) what you're talking about. Not tears of sadness nor of joy, it's...something else. Whatever it is, it smothers you in a very emotional way, but you can't translate, yet the feeling doesn't get lost. Holst and Grieg also provide vibes like that, but for Sibelius, there's an extra mile of wonder....
you were lucky to have such a great teacher. we are all lucky to have such music! and that ending! what a Finnish! (sorry)
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I’ve made my kids promise that as I’m loaded into the fire the last 4 mins of this utter glory will be played full blast.
The 1st 30 seconds lol
Whenever I get my will done I’m making sure there’s a section that says this entire symphony must be played at my funeral. And absolutely no bathroom breaks allowed. They will listen, and they will enjoy.
Wonderful,although I hope you are still with us.
Sebelius wrote this to commemorate his 50th birthday.
What a love present to yourself.
Wendy Emberson Yes, but actually this final version differs quite a lot from the original 50th-birthday version.
PaulVinonaama In your opinion better or worse?
@@jamespalmer7340 I only now noticed your question. In my opinion the last version is by far the best. In the first, one can hear that many things were quickly done in order to meet the deadline.
He was commissioned to write it as an honorific for his life.
This is the one, this is it, this is my heart, my emotions, my all , it is all I need, it is me completely consumed in musical passion, I need nothing else but this, thank you so very much maestro oh thank you forever for this!
Sibelius's diary entry from the composition years of the Fifth Symphony:
"In the evening, working on the symphony. This important task which strangely enchants me. As if God the Father had thrown down pieces of a mosaic from the floor of heaven and asked me to work out the pattern."
That majestic C major at 2:24 is a gateway to another universe.
muurtalo yes. So spot on.
Yes, I also love it! I have perfect pitch and synesthesia, and the colour when the back opens is a really rich yellow, which sounds as an E for me, so it's very fitting and makes me shiver when I hear it!
ecstasy
@@thomaslukepiano When I hear that C Major "Drop", I feel like I've been gently laid down on a cloud!!!!!
I think Egotrippi have taken influence of Sibelius a lot (a finnish pop band). Parts of that part could be composed by them.
Thank God for Sibelius!
There is no god. THERE'S ALSO NO SANTA CLAUS.
@@Pe6ek God loves you
Which One?
When I despair, I play this piece and it lifts my spirit. It's like a sunbeam slicing through the clouds . I hear the horns in my head the rest of the day and smile. Thank you Sibelius.
W.O.W I have nothing
more to say.
@@GigiBryce-gu8wc My first experience was just the Finale. I have to listen to the whole piece to feel complete. The first movement is spectacular. Listen to the recording with Karajan as conductor. 9 minutes of buildup and then exactly at 9:00, there's an explosion of joy.
OMG...I am crying again at this piece WHY does it do that to me? Just last week I was in the car and listening to this and I couldn't help the emotions that came out of nowhere.
That main theme...only happening once....then inversions of the same...genius!
Majestic, MAJESTIC, without being the slightest bit pompous. This never fails to bring me to my knees.
I ORGANISED A RECORDING OF THIS VERSION FOR MY BEAUTIFUL BRIDE SANDRA TO WALK DOWN THE AISLE, SLOWLY ENTERING THE HALL AT 1.23 JUST AS THE TIMPANI IS ROARING IN THE MAJESTIC HORNS FOR THE MAIN MOTIF, STILL FILLS ME WITH AWE EVERY TIME!! THIS IS AN INTRODUCTION FIT FOR A QUEEN, MY QUEEN. THE CONDUCTOR SQUEEZES EVERY ATOM OF SOUL FROM THIS PIECE, MUCH BETTER THAN KARAJAN AND BERNSTEIN.
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@@esa-pekkasalonen5214 You bring a fresh and exciting atmosphere with your work, and I can see that the superb musicians are really inspired by your infectious enthusiasm. There are too many "greats" who seem to go through the motions and think their "aura of greatness" will carry them through. Well, it doesn't.
Keep up the amazing work, and I hope to see you "live" very soon.
I honestly don't know whether it's better but I only know. that this moves me more
@@sirjaws49 Nor do I, I am not an "expert" .. but this version has so much more depth, passion and soul. The others just seem to be going through the motions!
@@esa-pekkasalonen5214 This is so funny and I love it! I first heard Sibelius at a young age but rediscovered him in college. Many books were read and papers written with the Karelia Suite or Kullervo playing on my laptop--most of those versions with you conducting. Brilliant! Thank you for the memories.
A few days ago my daughter heard this music on the radio, while driving to work and was awe struck. I was quickly able to work out the composer and the piece and had a very quick solution. I showed her the link to this performance on TH-cam, as good as it gets. Conducted by a Finn and watching the musicians playing their instruments is fascinating. I am going to be looking for a boxed set of Sibelius symphonies, conducted by Mr Salonen, this year.
The horns tho ❤️😭
Fantastic recording.
This piece - gosh.
It just keeps giving.
@cubanbach So, I'm not the only one who cries when I hear the 5th's last movement. It's good to know I have company. We can congratulate ourselves that we are 'tuned in' to so much beauty. It is as if the heavens are speaking to us.
That mysterious reintroduction of the sub theme at the 5 1/2 minute mark is brilliant. I could listen to this piece everyday and never tire of it.
The lack of tire-ability is what makes masterpieces such as this great.
+Ben Garrison
So true! I could listen to this every day and all I would find is another nuance I had missed. This music lives and Sibelius deserves so much more attention. I'm thankful I own every work of his, several times over on most.
I remember singing this theme as I rode a small Ducati motorcycle? early 60's Phx AZ wind in my face just glad to be alive and hearing this in my head ....
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I do think you're a great director overall, especially Sibelius.
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Wonderful, absolutely wonderful! The ending always brings tears to my eyes. Of all the gorgeous symphonies, this finale may very well be my favorite. It is so unusual, and splendid.
2:23-3:13 Goosebumps every time.
Superb writing for the horns in the first three minutes.
warren wilson Couldn't agree more!!
Sounds like Philip Glass took inspiration (Floe from Glassworks)
much slower than most recordings. I like it.
TEARS every single time ... and I keep coming back for more...
this is just too beautiful for words, music speaks when we cannot.
This can be played too soft by others where it can get lost, there is a strength throughout this version that makes it a stand out amongst the average.
Inspirational, uplifting, majestic, brilliant.
It is a testament to his genius that Sibelius urges us on so magnificently!
Shivers all over. Extraordinary piece of music.
I think Esa-Pekka Salonen gets the most out of his orchestra. Wonderful to watch and hear!
This piece is pure beauty as most of Sibelius' are !
You can see an angelic glow over the orchestra as the painting unveils....simply sublime
Absolutely one of the best performances of this movement.
I remember I first heard this on the radio in October 1973 in my third year of college. Loved it at first hearing
They get the ending right. THIS is how it should sound.
The last movement of this work is a real challenge for any orchestra/conductor,not everyone counts in their head the same!
@@grahamcooper6096 I've heard it has an unusual time signature.
This symphony is my single favorite piece of music that I have ever heard.
Magnificent, Incredible and Out of This World
This piece starts to really take off at 4:54-5:20.
Beautiful! Bay Sibelius Synphony 5👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Utterly brilliant piece of music. My favourite composer - the sweeping horns make the hairs on my neck stand up every time. Completely overwhelming.
Beautiful "Sibelius Composer classical music👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Lovely - excellent interpretation, and great virtuosity demonstrated by all. The best recording of Sibelius V on TH-cam, in my opinion. I especially like how the conductor allowed the brass to play out, including the subtle (yet powerful) trombone choir of the last stanza of the finale. A lot of conductors don't "get it" here. 💖
Perfection is listening to this.
THE most glorious piece of music composed for orchestra
Mmmmk...
Perhaps I should stop posting about my opinions. I certainly can't have people reading what I have written and being seduced by the dark opinions I feel.
What with all of my public influence I must be more careful!
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Divine performance!!
Now I want to break physics and invent a time machine just to hear this live.
Amazing performance, 11/10. I cred so hard in this masterpiece.
You make the trombones shine!
What's great about this version is the way it was mic'ed up. You really get the tympanis and double basses.
Yes, makes me want to go home to Finland too..
And I am as English as tuppence!
the extraordinary thing about sibelius is that we only ever get the beautiful tune the once and the rest of the time we are just longing for it to return. . . . . . and remembering what a beautiful tune it actually was while it lasted . . . .
The twin timpani strokes in the final two chords are unequaled.
We had an amazing experience in Estonia at their northern male choir event. Thousands of men singing songs from Norway, Estonia, Finland etc. Each country got their share. Something amazing happened when Finlandia was performed. First off all Estonian crowd stood up (concert was held outside) and tens of swallows started to screech and fly frantically above the concert throughout that song. It was only on that song the birds did that. I was part of that choir of thousand men and had to kept my tears from flowing while singing. The birds just knew.
Here for strawberry switchblade - since yesterday 😊
Me too, amazing band!
Lol yes
this movement is like a beautiful sunny winter morning (yes, it can be beautiful) climbing a snowy hill after solving a big challenge in one's life--...by the way, that timpani part at the end sounds treacherous to be spot on--tricky off beat and completely exposed.
This wonderful man and these fantastic musicians have opened up a whole new world for me in Sibelius music. Sometimes life can be very tricky if you can't leave your home and these symphonies and tone poems are such a wonderful thing along with Beethoven ,Dvorak and so many more ,to study and be inspired by. The image of flying swans at the end of the 5th is such a place of freedom for me . Thankyou all you very special people that make such glorious music you make my life considerably happier.
I love this comment because I understand it. Music by Sibelius makes me happy like no other music can, ever since the first time I heard the Karelia Suite in fourth grade. It is spectacular.
@@gutsfinky thanks Briana , I found a Beautiful piece of Sibelius called 'Andante Festivo' for string orchestra and I love Luonnotar for soprano and orchestra. Sibelius music is like going into another universe.
peace to you Briana.
@@martinturner2309 I will have to give those a listen! If you are looking for relaxing but beautiful music I would suggest the second movement of the Karelia Suite--some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard. Peace to you as well, Martin!
thanks for posting this. great piece, great performance. much appreciated.
Superb
Sibelius Symphony No.5
Is such a delightful piece of music especially the Finale. It is so engaging with the violins 🎻 and the brass ensemble and the epic drum rolls, too. Just when you think it is at the end …. WoW. I enjoyed every minute of this music.
Perfection !!!! Mmm 😋
Great sound from this orchestra and a wonderful conductor who i was not aware of.
best ending i have ever heard perfect wish we could watch all of this beautiful symphony
Wonderful!
per alex ross' excellent book "the rest is noise", I was under the impression that Sibelius threw the score of the 8th symphony into the fire and vowed never to compose again...
What a young Salonen. I've always cherished the finale.
I absolutely love this piece! I'm trying to get our conductor to have our No. Cal. orchestra play it. This rendition is SO moving! THanks for reposting it!!
I love the way this performance appears to come to such an abrupt end. its amazing!
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Wow - that tricky ending...he absolutely nails it!
Although I agree with you to an extent, I am myself a 'young person' (24 years old) currently studying for a Masters degree in music and have indulged in the finest traditions of Western culture for as long as I can remember despite coming from what can only be described as a working-class background. I throughly dislike it when people tar all 'youngsters' with the same brush.
oooooooo I LOVE your analogy!!!!!!
Interesting interpretation. Salonen is a very energetic conductor!
Mountains.... I picture mountains and epic landscapes when I hear this. So majestic! :)
The last 2 grace notes on the timpani are perfectly spaced ! BRAVO
How easy it would`ve been to simply give it a "proper recap" later on! But it´s characteristic of S. to never repeat, always telling an ongoing story. Though (as stated here below) the motif returns - its second appearance to me is even more moving - the tender underlying of the strings 5:00 onwards is beyond words. After 7:14 the third appearance leads to a breathtaking balancing act, where the whole (life-) project seems "endangered" - and then leads to the most convincing ending ever.
It's cruel that all the brilliant Salonen recordings on youtube disappeared, the unbelievable Rite of the Spring, Kullervo, Shostakowitsch Piano concert, Mussorgskys pictures and Sibelius 2nd Symphony. Ich hope somebody will reposting it like you, so thank you for that ! That music touchs my heart !
Utterly beautiful....
My favourite!!
YES-Goosebumps, at 1:24 and again at 2:26. Wish I was there!!!
I'm there whenever I listen to this piece
Horns, my friend. HORNS!
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what a phenomenal fade away to end the video
1:24 “I’ll read him stories
‘Bout mermaids, kings, & sunken treasure-
Magic worlds where the impossible
Becomes the everyday...”
1:20~ A swan flying above the lake -Sibelius-
Listen to Ray Conniff's "Christmas Bride" song on TH-cam. Then go back and listen to the french horns motif starting about 1:25. It's the same opening melody.
"Santa, please make her my bride for Christmas..."
Sibelius was there first.
BTW and as you can hear that motif is played over and over a zillions times in this 3rd movement of Sym #5.
First Class Beach Baby too.
marvellous
yessssssssss actually for the first time in my listening history of 42 years...have I heard this ending JUST RIGHT!
I'd love to hear the first two movements of this performance. This is the best reading of the work I've heard since the great New Philharmonia Orchestra recording with Karajan.
Best interpretation of this glorious finale on The YT. Most conductors take the ending too fast thus failing to achieve the sense of a bit painful but divine Genesis.
@cubanbach I can understand completely. This tears at my heart as well as brings tears. What a gorgeous finale!
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As a composer, I've somewhat lost sight of the fact that there are humans playing the music. Most of the time is music on my ipod, or its just a still of the composer in a video on youtube. Flute to me just meant higher register woodwind instrument, divisi in 2 or 3, etc. This has really helped me put things into perspective. Thank you very much. This music it absolutely wonderful as well.
I'm not the biggest fan of the six chord ending, but, like Mahler's first's finale, it should grow on me.
2:25 onwards i get the biggest fucking goosebumps
in love with this piece
possitivly glowing!
this finale always makes me want to cry, it's that beautiful. however, i still love the 4th.....
No matter, how hard we try, our flight is singulaire and will remain so. Due to this, the strings give up their running and searching, instead they prepare for the flutes haunting swan song. Great memories!! But the memory straight leads into despair - all gone? Life goes on here on earth. The trumpets try to rebuild our peak, but the motif gets distorted, again you FEEL the musical struggle onward like a balancing act (above the "cello-abyss").
This makes me weep.
My favourite classical piece and in my top ten of best pieces of music ever, pure genius. I also love Esa-Pekka Salonen, he's a fantastic conductor.
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Wow, thank you, that's just made my day!
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Sibelius era un loco apasionado, en cada una de sus obras existe una ligera representacion de la esperanza envuelta en la mas plena decadencia,la alcanza a salpicar,y eso es lo que la hace grande, Sibelius, brindo por su ligera esperanza en esta humanidad sin perdon de nadie, perdida y avanzada hasta el mas hondo detritus de la negritud...gracias a usted puedo aun confiar en mi fuerza interna,y gracias a todos los grandes maestros de la musica "clásica",lo mas noble que ha existido en este mundo
@amazingmuffinman
the painting is by a British 19th century artist, J.W.M Turner and called "The Slave Ship"
The ironic thing is the music is so beautiful and peaceful when the painting is revealed, but the painting is about slavers throwing slaves off the ships so they can get the insurance money when they return to port.
nice touch to have the painting unveiled at the 'best bit'
When Raymond Leppard was music director of The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra he had called #5 "the most perfect symphony ever". Perhaps he was right.
"Other pieces of music (e.g., the final movement of Sibelius’s Symphony No. 5) extend the tension for so long that, when the resolution finally comes, the exhale feels monumental. In a parallel way, the Bible creates a tension that is resolved only by the cross. It is the tension between holiness (God’s) and sin (ours). We long for righteousness and goodness, and we resonate with it to a certain extent. But we also feel a tension, because we also resonate with the notion that something’s just not right with the world and with us. That tension is resolved only as God’s judgment and grace meet at Calvary. God’s righteous requirement for atonement is satisfied. God’s love provides that atonement. He is both the just and the justifier."
-Randy Newman
One of my Music History books described Sibelius's sound as being "glacial". The finale of the 5th certainly is an apt illustration of that observation!
I love how this version b*r*e*a*t*h*e*s. It's magnificent.
@adrienne0619 indeed...thank you...you are so right :)
This deserves more than 62,660 views!!!
Prof bran cox champions this piece in his last lecture wonderful
Would someone please explain that ending to me. I hear gorgeous, soaring, lyrical music that concludes by being bludgeoned.
Hi Edward, sorry I have to disagree with you, the ending is just sublime. A rousing end to a magnificent piece.
I tend to agree with you. The problem may be that most conductors do the ending wrong. They are not following the composer's tempo markings etc. I believe. If those silences were shorter in length, it wouldn't be so odd. The coda shouldn't lose its momentum.
@@stevescript Rousing is hardly the word.
@@organboi I played it in my head the way you suggested, and it works. Thank you.