Symphony No 7 in A Major, op 92 by Ludwig van Beethoven 2. Movement: "Allegretto" Berlin Philharmonic Wilhelm Furtwängler, conductor Berlin Philharmonie, 03.XI.1943
Beethoven wrote this piece in 1812, and at its first performance, the audience rose in applause after the second movement - an unheard of breach of etiquette - but such was the power of his music for that moment in history. Given this performance in 1943, when the tide of war was turning for the Third Reich, I feel this piece projecting the same warning for its period as when it was first played. What a great performance!
One of the sublime masterpieces of Western music, in a inspired interpretation imbued with sadness brought about by the heavy tragedy of Germany’s war years.
Regarding those who do not like this, I'm reminded of the time a coworker and I discussed what music we'd take to a desert island. My 1st choice was Beethoven's 9th symphony as conducted by W Furtwangler, Berlin 1943. The other guy's first choice was John Lennon's 'Instant Karma!' Sheesh. I feel some people haven't considered enough music to recognize what is truly great.
"like a solemn procession of mourning figures in black robes and feathers silently gliding to the rhythm of the winds..." that is exactly what i see when i listen to the second movement of the 7th.
I can’t listen to this movement very often bc my heart feels like it will explode. Even the coughers and hackers couldn’t take the gorgeous brilliance away from it.
Самое глубокое прочтение этой гениальной музыки великим Маэстро Вильгельмом Фуртвенглером! Наконец я услышала этот трагический марш в таком темпе! Низкий поклон прекрасному музыканту и дирижеру.Светлая ему Память,,,❤
Beethoven wrote this piece in 1812, and at its first performance, the audience rose in applause after the second movement - an unheard of breach of etiquette - but such was the power of his music for that moment in history. Given this performance in 1943, when the tide of war was turning for the Third Reich, I feel this piece projecting the same warning for its period as when it was first played. What a great performance!
How on Earth there are 5 people who do not like this??? It is divine! Listen!!! Thank you for the upload, Belpassatoaddio!
One of the sublime masterpieces of Western music, in a inspired interpretation imbued with sadness brought about by the heavy tragedy of Germany’s war years.
Jesus Christ, I’d never heard it like this before and I don’t particularly want to hear it any other way now. Really moving.
Beethoven + Furtwängler = Magical perfection!! The best!!
The best no7 interpretation up to now, as far as I know. Goosebumps everywhere. Like a warning to Hitler who probably didn't hear it too well. Schade.
Regarding those who do not like this, I'm reminded of the time a coworker and I discussed what music we'd take to a desert island. My 1st choice was Beethoven's 9th symphony as conducted by W Furtwangler, Berlin 1943. The other guy's first choice was John Lennon's 'Instant Karma!' Sheesh. I feel some people haven't considered enough music to recognize what is truly great.
"like a solemn procession of mourning figures in black robes and feathers silently gliding to the rhythm of the winds..."
that is exactly what i see when i listen to the second movement of the 7th.
The best classical music interpretation ever recorded... divine and conscious
A performance full of spirit, of sadness, of force of this masterpiece.
Wilhelm Furtwangler was a really excellent Beethoven, Wagner and Mozart interpreter.
Masterpiece for sure. Recorded in Berlin during WWII. Adds to it I believe.
I can’t listen to this movement very often bc my heart feels like it will explode. Even the coughers and hackers couldn’t take the gorgeous brilliance away from it.
Oh my God it's so perfect! The piece as a whole, but also this performance.
Excellent performance
Самое глубокое прочтение этой гениальной музыки великим Маэстро Вильгельмом Фуртвенглером! Наконец я услышала этот трагический марш в таком темпе! Низкий поклон прекрасному музыканту и дирижеру.Светлая ему Память,,,❤
Perfect tempo. Nice and slow:)
Best version so far.
divine Music, divine interpretation
I was surprised