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This is the second night in a row that I have watched this performance, and I am still in awe. One rarely hears this symphony played with such passion. The expressions on Paavo Jari's face showed so much emotion, and he was able to pull that same emotion out of the orchestra. This is without a doubt the finest I have ever heard.
Just finished this. Awe-inspiring. I know that’s a cliche but it’s true. I’ve listened to this many times by various orchestras over the years and attended a live performance as well, and I suppose that, as much as I always like this work, I didn’t think it would have anything new to tell me. Until I watched this. Jarvi inserts so many breathing spaces within the notes and tempo that he makes this a living thing. That quiet section in the Largo - where the various woodwind soloists take their turns- had me in tears suddenly. This is an extraordinary performance.
I feel very blessed to have been living in Cincinnati, Ohio USA during Jarvi’s tenure with the Cincinnati Symphony. I went to almost every one of their concerts during that time and saw/heard him conduct this very work. They tore through that fourth movement so fast and so dramatically, it was awesome to hear live!
Nobody likes more a heavy violent ONE like Järvi. ONE....ONE.....ONE....here....ONE....ONE....ONE.... that makes everything sound heavy and like a military march.
I have always thought that overacting awards should be given out here, but the two that i admire most are Sholt's and this one. And that the thought is here that the music is first and foremost.
Call me a heretic, but I much prefer this performance to the famous Bernstein-led performance. Both artistically and tempo-wise, this performance rings more authentic and true to Shostakovich's vision. I've always felt that this symphony is meant to have an aura of control (many music critics have referred to it as "forced celebration"), and Jarvi's direction communicates this perfectly.
I agree with you. I bought the Bernstein/NY Philharmonic recording of the Moscow performance with Schostakowich on stage at the end, yonks ago. It was good, and this compares well.
I never cared for Bernstein, who was all smash and bang but never got into the depth of the music. Another great interpretation that reaches the depths is Haitink/Concertgebouw.
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This is the second night in a row that I have watched this performance, and I am still in awe. One rarely hears this symphony played with such passion. The expressions on Paavo Jari's face showed so much emotion, and he was able to pull that same emotion out of the orchestra. This is without a doubt the finest I have ever heard.
Just finished this. Awe-inspiring. I know that’s a cliche but it’s true. I’ve listened to this many times by various orchestras over the years and attended a live performance as well, and I suppose that, as much as I always like this work, I didn’t think it would have anything new to tell me. Until I watched this. Jarvi inserts so many breathing spaces within the notes and tempo that he makes this a living thing. That quiet section in the Largo - where the various woodwind soloists take their turns- had me in tears suddenly. This is an extraordinary performance.
Järvi thinks musical is always a violent, hard ONE….then he feels happy.
Extremely brutal version, yes! Like a Mike Tyson K.O.
I agree with you from France
@@shaughnfourie304 et moi aussi
14:27 The ending of the first movement is beyond genious. Especially the way he returns the the main theme, by pitching up all violins.
1. Moderato - Allegro non troppo 0:00
2. Allegretto 16:21
3. Largo 22:12
4. Allegro non troppo 37:28
Thank you
I feel very blessed to have been living in Cincinnati, Ohio USA during Jarvi’s tenure with the Cincinnati Symphony. I went to almost every one of their concerts during that time and saw/heard him conduct this very work. They tore through that fourth movement so fast and so dramatically, it was awesome to hear live!
Lucky you are!
Magnifique interprétation !
Absolument
Now that is what I call a committed performance. The finale is electrifying.
The best interpretation ever !!!
aha? the second movement is a catastrophy in all the senses.
OMG! Excellent performance! Thanks a lot!
This is just incredible... He pushes the orchestra to the very limits...
I love how the camera finds the extremely beautiful player at 1:48
You noticed, too. :D
Ah, that is most important for the piece. Thank you for the remark.
The magnificent ending is one of the greatest things in twentieth century music.
I agree with you from France
ah bon dieu comme j'adore ce chef d'orchestre !
wow wonderful
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SYMPHONY THIS IS ONE OF THE DEEPEST AND PROBABLY IN MY UNINFORMED OPINION BEST NTERPRETATIONS SPASIBA
Typical Jarvi performance, great energy, commitment, insight. First horn had a bit of trouble in recap, around 11:44.
Nobody likes more a heavy violent ONE like Järvi. ONE....ONE.....ONE....here....ONE....ONE....ONE.... that makes everything sound heavy and like a military march.
I have always thought that overacting awards should be given out here, but the two that i admire most are Sholt's and this one. And that the thought is here that the music is first and foremost.
Sorry, it should be Solti............
LOL, applause after every movement.
It happened to me while listening to Mahler 7th by Inbal. I was so enthusiastic I could't stop applauding after each movement. I was young...
Sibelius is alive and conducting?
best
Call me a heretic, but I much prefer this performance to the famous Bernstein-led performance. Both artistically and tempo-wise, this performance rings more authentic and true to Shostakovich's vision. I've always felt that this symphony is meant to have an aura of control (many music critics have referred to it as "forced celebration"), and Jarvi's direction communicates this perfectly.
I agree. I knew from the first few bars this was going to be special.
I agree with you. I bought the Bernstein/NY Philharmonic recording of the Moscow performance with Schostakowich on stage at the end, yonks ago. It was good, and this compares well.
I never cared for Bernstein, who was all smash and bang but never got into the depth of the music. Another great interpretation that reaches the depths is Haitink/Concertgebouw.
Very different from Mravinsky's, my favorite, but nice performance indeed
37:27
It just dies at the end. Last movement foreverrrrrr. Bernstein is the only one who got this piece.
i need to download and remove the audience after each movement. otherwise, exquisite.
финал только так!!!!!!!!!
Финал, как и вся симфония исполнены неудачно. Это Шостакович, а не Сибелиус,
Я предпочитаю Мравинского
Неудачное исполнение великой музыки Шостаковича. Медленные темпы, смазанные акценты.
Слушайте исполнение Мравинского.