This is an excellent selection and thanks for posting it, Melodious Heart. I would respectfully add "Great Gate at Kiev" from "Pictures at an Expedition" by Mussorgsky with orchestration by Ravel and the finale from Symphony #3, "The Organ," by Saint-Saens. Also the finale of Shostakovich's Symphony #5.
Thank you for a useful introduction (for many people) to some of the better known pieces of classical music. It is just enough of a taster to perhaps entice new listeners
You're welcome, and thank you for the great comment! Indeed, the main purpose of my channel is to introduce well-known classical pieces to people who are new to classical music and to share my favorite pieces.
Beautifully played and presented. A small glimpse into the creative genius of the great composers of which many more could be added - Haydn, Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Brahms, Bruckner and Mahler. The presentation hints at the greatness of Beethoven who for me is the greatest of composer of all. Listen to his piano sonatas especially the last four.
Bach first, in my opinion. Something brings Bach and Beethoven closer, and place them at highest points. But I agree with you, finally only Beethoven can reach Bach.
When I was a kid, I asked my grand father an "Also Sprach Zarathustra" LP as a Xmas gift... Well, you can't blame a kid for watching a badass spaceship film, listen to an absolutely spetacular music and think the whole piece would be equally stunning, well, when I could manage to wake up, my grand father long passed away, I still have the LP but I got scared to put it to play again and wake up in a spaceship era!!! 😊😊😊
A lovely and entertaining list. I would recommend the Ravel orchestration of Moussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, the Great Gate at Kiev movement, especially the rendition by Carl Maria Giulini with the Berlin Philharmonic.
Watching Von Karajan conducting Strauss here, I am reminded of the old quip: (question) "what does a conductor actually do?"; (answer) "well, he waves his arms about until the music stops"
Thank you dear Kim for sharing these very exciting moments from the world of Classical music. Many of these are pieces which I heard as a young child, and which contributed greatly to my interest in music. My Dad had a collection of records (of the old 78 rpm type initially), including many of these pieces. I hope the year has started well for you. Here we are very excited, as tomorrow is the vote on Brexit in Parliament, which may have a decisive effect on the future of this country. Have a wonderful week ! With best wishes, Paul
Dear Paul, it's fabulous to have your wonderful review on this video! It's always my joy to read your comments. Thank you! I remember those 78 rpm records, as my mother had many of them, along with 45 rpm records, which many of them were classical music. The year is starting very well for me, indeed, and I hope the same for you. I don't know much about Brexit in Parliament, but I hope the result of the vote will be in your favor. Have a beautiful week!
I agree with all your choices, but if you're going to include Gustav Holst's Jupiter Suite, I think the central melody would have been a more iconic representation. Always gives me chills.
The opening of Beethoven's 5th Symphony cannot be missed. Also the opening of Brahms' 2nd piano concerto. Also the opening of Bernstein's West Side Story. The last movement of Boccherini's guitar quintet, named as La Rittirata di Madrid, which was re-written for orchestra by Luciano Berio. Vivaldi opening of The Four Seasons. The finale of Ravel's Bolero. The finale of Tchaikovsky violin concerto. The opening of Rossini's La Gazza Ladra. The opening of Fontane di Roma. The opening of Mozart's Requiem. The opening of Schummann 1st Symphony, The Spring. To mention just a few.
9 out of 10 protohumanoids agree, the tenth would agree but he had a territorial dispute at the water hole (by the monolith) that proved unfortunate for him.
A wonderful compilation! Such incredible talent that rivals any technological feat that mankind has ever achieved. I love how they have Frankenstein's monster playing Dracula's music! ;-)
I’m so glad Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” is included here. I recently heard this symphony live in Dallas performed by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with Krzysztof Urbanski conducting.
It's so nice to have your visit, Gabriela! You are so lucky to have seen a live performance of the great Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9. I have been to many live symphonies but haven't seen that piece performed. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@@alaalfa8839 I just realized I haven't replied to your comment. I watched "The Bartered Bride" performance, and it is, indeed, spectacular. Thanks for introducing me to a great piece I didn't know.
1:22 Hahaha, in the back the pope sits and in the front a dark being conducts the musicians, and he listens faciently in the back. What a great metaphor for the real power of the great church in Rome, and to whom they really belong. So real to see that..
Gustavo Dudamel is from Venezuela. He loses about 10 pounds in body weight each time he conducted the Simon Bolivar National Orchestra. But in this clip he tried the same in Germany and failed. Food is much better there.
#1 Richard Strauss: "Also Sprach Zarathustra" #2 Antonin Dvorak: Symphony #9 "The New World" #3 Johann Sebastian Bach "Tocatta and Fugue" in D Minor #4 Gustav Holst " The Planets" #5 Richard Wagner " Ride of the Valkyries" #6 Carl Orff "Carmina Burana" #7 Ludwig Von Beethoven " Symphony #9"
Although I have all the respect in the world for Bach and th people who can play it solo, I have come to love Andrew Litton's conducting the BBC Proms people in Stokowski's orch. of Bach.
Listen to Mozart K222, about 1 minute in. We'll never know whether Beethoven invented independently or quoted this passage as the germ of the Joy theme.
I like your choices, but I really think Dies Irae from Verdi's Requiem should be in the list, since it is one of the most powerful pieces of classical music ever made.
Did you know that the Beethoven's symphony no 9 4rd movement is also featured in a car commercial😂😂 I forgot the car model but it was Opel You can check it if you want.
As always dear Kim I’m delighted when one of your gifts shows up for me to enjoy. Blessings 🙏❤️🙌🏾
Now I understand.... to hear all these was the reason to get up this morning!!!!!!(excellent editing & thanks for the captions)!!!!!!
Oh, what a wonderful comment!!! Thank you very much!! I truly appreciate your words.
1:10 That conductor is like; "Louder, LOUDER! I AM GOING TO EARGASM! AHHHH!"
This is an excellent selection and thanks for posting it, Melodious Heart. I would respectfully add "Great Gate at Kiev" from "Pictures at an Expedition" by Mussorgsky with orchestration by Ravel and the finale from Symphony #3, "The Organ," by Saint-Saens. Also the finale of Shostakovich's Symphony #5.
Comments on classical music are just so.....
Classy! The ruffians are elsewhere, I think.
Well done, and thank you.
You're welcome and thank you for watching and for the nice comment!
Ooh you're probably correct, but is it wise to tempt fate? The headbangers can show up anywhere!
@@gav2759 Hahaha... ;-)))
They’ll be Bach, er... back. 🙄
@@jonp3890 LOL, very clever!
Thank you for a useful introduction (for many people) to some of the better known pieces of classical music. It is just enough of a taster to perhaps entice new listeners
You're welcome, and thank you for the great comment! Indeed, the main purpose of my channel is to introduce well-known classical pieces to people who are new to classical music and to share my favorite pieces.
At 1:24 the pope in the background is probably thinking "I will exorcise him after this demonic performance"
Arun Kumar you’re so clever! I envy people like you, who create witty remarks.
When Bach wrote that piece, he intended for it to be used in churches and he described it as beautiful music for church himself
@@soupdrinker He is talking about the Dvorak piece. Check the time stamp.
Organist: am I joke to you?
Holst: yes
Beautifully played and presented. A small glimpse into the creative genius of the great composers of which many more could be added - Haydn, Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Brahms, Bruckner and Mahler. The presentation hints at the greatness of Beethoven who for me is the greatest of composer of all. Listen to his piano sonatas especially the last four.
Bach first, in my opinion. Something brings Bach and Beethoven closer, and place them at highest points. But I agree with you, finally only Beethoven can reach Bach.
so beautiful pieces , thanks for sharing !
Thanks for stopping by, Philippe!
Wow, the singing of Ode to Joy at the end...
Yes
Yes
Spectacular compilation! Thank you.
You're welcome, and thank you for watching!
When I was a kid, I asked my grand father an "Also Sprach Zarathustra" LP as a Xmas gift... Well, you can't blame a kid for watching a badass spaceship film, listen to an absolutely spetacular music and think the whole piece would be equally stunning, well, when I could manage to wake up, my grand father long passed away, I still have the LP but I got scared to put it to play again and wake up in a spaceship era!!! 😊😊😊
Nice story.
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I love how Dudamel is being possesed by a demon in front of the pope lol
Made my day. ROFL :D
Dudamel over-exaggerates
He looks like the doofuses who would come into the hospital emergency room pretending to be having a seizure... and telling you all about it.
hahahahahaha.....good one
Big mistake. I saw the demon sitting in the background with his white robe...
Absolutely "spectacular"!! THANK YOU!
Staggering choice! All spectacular. Many thanks.
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
A lovely and entertaining list. I would recommend the Ravel orchestration of Moussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, the Great Gate at Kiev movement, especially the rendition by Carl Maria Giulini with the Berlin Philharmonic.
Yes Fred I agree. I had that LP years ago and loved it! Do you know if it's available on CD?
Watching Von Karajan conducting Strauss here, I am reminded of the old quip: (question) "what does a conductor actually do?"; (answer) "well, he waves his arms about until the music stops"
A German lady once told me I looked like a young Karajan. It was a compliment🤔😬
Very pretty compilation
Well done
Thank you!
Ahh, I'm Kim binging, YT keeps flipping me more of your oldie but goodie compilations, what a treat, dear soul. Deep thanks.
Hahhaha..."Kim binging", I like the sound of that! You're welcome, and thank you for binging on my videos. :-)
Thanks. Brilliant selection.
bravo !!! Good Options , and thank you for listing this !
You're welcome. Thank you for watching!
That monstrous choire in the 9th 🤩
It is, indeed, monstrous! :-)
1:23 Unforgivable, this guy.
Your choice is my choise...even the best versions...
The really epic pieces that fit in a movie. Great list!
Actually, almost all of these pieces have been featured in some movies. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Saint-Saëns...symphony #3.(organ symphony)
Beautiful!! ❤🙏
Thank you!
Bravo! Brasil 2020! 👏👏👏
The intro from the new world symphony is adorable
Unbelievable
Hello dear Kim!!! Thanks for wonderful music and excellent video !!!💕 I really like this classical music!! Warm greetings from me!!!
Thank you for the kind visit and the very-nice comment, MusicaGran! I really appreciate it.
goosebumps every second of it
Thank you dear Kim for sharing these very exciting moments from the world of Classical music. Many of these are pieces which I heard as a young child, and which contributed greatly to my interest in music. My Dad had a collection of records (of the old 78 rpm type initially), including many of these pieces. I hope the year has started well for you. Here we are very excited, as tomorrow is the vote on Brexit in Parliament, which may have a decisive effect on the future of this country. Have a wonderful week ! With best wishes, Paul
Dear Paul, it's fabulous to have your wonderful review on this video! It's always my joy to read your comments. Thank you! I remember those 78 rpm records, as my mother had many of them, along with 45 rpm records, which many of them were classical music. The year is starting very well for me, indeed, and I hope the same for you. I don't know much about Brexit in Parliament, but I hope the result of the vote will be in your favor. Have a beautiful week!
Thanks thanks thanks !
You're very welcome, and thank you for watching!
It is a luxury and bliss to fall asleep listening to such wonderful performances and masterpieces
From
Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵㊗️
Even Herbert von Karajan opens his eyes to the Strauss Zaratustra.
Sí sí, espectacular!!
Amazing ✌
excellent list------would add the finale of Stravinsky's Firebird
아름다운 연주곡 잘 들었읍니다~감사합니다~🎵🎹
I agree with all your choices, but if you're going to include Gustav Holst's Jupiter Suite, I think the central melody would have been a more iconic representation. Always gives me chills.
Thank you for watching and for the great comment! I appreciate it.
Richard Banville est
Von Karajan es un "Maestro" en la obraque quiera dirijir! Karajan...y siemppre Karajan!
Thanks for Dvorak!
Czech pride 🇨🇿
Gustavo looks like a mad scientist..
Superb, thank you for post.
3:26 ma boy koopa dropping some lit organ solo
The opening of Beethoven's 5th Symphony cannot be missed. Also the opening of Brahms' 2nd piano concerto. Also the opening of Bernstein's West Side Story. The last movement of Boccherini's guitar quintet, named as La Rittirata di Madrid, which was re-written for orchestra by Luciano Berio. Vivaldi opening of The Four Seasons. The finale of Ravel's Bolero. The finale of Tchaikovsky violin concerto. The opening of Rossini's La Gazza Ladra. The opening of Fontane di Roma. The opening of Mozart's Requiem. The opening of Schummann 1st Symphony, The Spring. To mention just a few.
There are so many spectacular pieces, I love all the ones you listed, except the Boccherini's guitar quintet. I will listen to it. Thank you!
wunderbar und ewig
Thank you!
A great choice of music, I must say.
Excellent selection, but with only 7 you can’t possibly do it justice.
Since no one else seemed to mention him, there are a number of Bruckner codas that would fit
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GUSTAVO DUDAMEL SIN DUDA PARA MI ESTA ENTRE LOS MEJORES DIRECTORES DE LA EPOCA ...FENOMENAL
1:23 This guys stepped on a power wire 110 volts , and nobody comes to help him pff
You are from the US, I think. In Europe wie have 230 volts :-)
Haaaaaaa....so true😂😂
Great vid! I'd defo add finale of Mahler 2nd
Encore un excellent choix ❤
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos. :-)
Thanks, great selection, but I think that Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Copland are missing, I'll wait for part two.
who can hear strauss whitout see 2001 a space odissey in mind???
or toccata and fugue and Dracula
By not having seen the movie haha
9 out of 10 protohumanoids agree, the tenth would agree but he had a territorial dispute at the water hole (by the monolith) that proved unfortunate for him.
Or The Lone Ranger without thinking of William Tell?
Or "Ride of the Valkyries" without smelling napalm in the morning...
A wonderful compilation! Such incredible talent that rivals any technological feat that mankind has ever achieved.
I love how they have Frankenstein's monster playing Dracula's music! ;-)
Last two will always make my skin bristle
Great selection. I would have picked the same ones
LIMNDO DE OUVIR , ERMOCIONAR-SR CERLI JARDIM
7:12 the 9th . The Glorious 9th ! But isnt this conductor a showman ? ! Looks like he's having a great time ! But who wouldnt with Beethoven's 9th !
That isn’t just a conductor it is Daniel barenboim
@@brambakker5253 :-)
Daniel Barenboim is a emotional musician. You should see him playing Chopin... it's so full of passion
@bob p Daniel Barenboim. A genius and a legend, as pianist and conductor.
I've always been partial to the 2nd movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
If you wanted to turn on a teenage boy to classical music, this would be a perfect introduction. And I thought the Heart wasn't into Ode to Joy😉
I think that Dudamel is a fine conductor!
Imagine People Could Listen to this music only once or twice in a lifetime
I've seen a comment that "Jupiter" from THE PLANETS has a phrase from STAR TREK. Ahem: THE PLANETS was composed before STAR TREK ever went on the air!
Lol... Indeed! ;-))
Only a hundred years, or so. :-)
@@tom7601 :)))
I’m so glad Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” is included here. I recently heard this symphony live in Dallas performed by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with Krzysztof Urbanski conducting.
It's so nice to have your visit, Gabriela! You are so lucky to have seen a live performance of the great Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9. I have been to many live symphonies but haven't seen that piece performed. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Bartered Bride overture is also spectacular piece. from Smetana.....Dvořák´s colleague from "Provisional theater" in Prague.
ua-cam.com/video/9eWXqxKX0KI/v-deo.html
yep got to agree on dudamel, saw him lead the concertgebauw on that 9th of dvorak at pleyel, paris .....one of the best time in my life ^^
@@alaalfa8839 I just realized I haven't replied to your comment. I watched "The Bartered Bride" performance, and it is, indeed, spectacular. Thanks for introducing me to a great piece I didn't know.
1:18 Elvis appears with the "see see rider" 😂
1:22 Hahaha, in the back the pope sits and in the front a dark being conducts the musicians, and he listens faciently in the back. What a great metaphor for the real power of the great church in Rome, and to whom they really belong. So real to see that..
The conductor at 2:00 looks like he has a cable that shocks him every 2 seconds.
Hahahaha hahahaha
Gustavo Dudamel is from Venezuela. He loses about 10 pounds in body weight each time he conducted the Simon Bolivar National Orchestra. But in this clip he tried the same in Germany and failed. Food is much better there.
I don’t know why but there’s a part of holst Jupiter that sounded the same as Stravinsky rite of spring
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1:30, isn't that Pope Benedict XVI?
Amazing
Thank you for watching!
Thumbs up ..
존경하겠습니다 !
Thank you!
That is the largest choir I ever saw for Beethoven's 9th, looks like over 300 members.
I agree. Thanks for watching.
No, there’s a Japanese choir with 10000 members singing Beethoven’s 9th
Can someone please add the playlist for this masterpieces I am learning.
#1 Richard Strauss: "Also Sprach Zarathustra"
#2 Antonin Dvorak: Symphony #9 "The New World"
#3 Johann Sebastian Bach "Tocatta and Fugue" in D Minor
#4 Gustav Holst " The Planets"
#5 Richard Wagner " Ride of the Valkyries"
#6 Carl Orff "Carmina Burana"
#7 Ludwig Von Beethoven " Symphony #9"
Beethoven's 9 th always brings tears to my eyes. I'm not sure why.
Listening to Beethoven for the first time was like watching the silence being coloured in.
(A Clockwork Orange)
Hoping for more unknown repertoire
The second conductor looks like he is on all the drugs known to man at the same time!!!! LOL
Hahahaha hahahaha
Woooow!!
Thans, Danke, Mercy + Gracias ..................
Verdi; Dies Ire
One of the most powerful classical pieces ever made.
7:12 The only way to play the 9th... With a huge choir!
Do you know this one? ua-cam.com/video/X6s6YKlTpfw/v-deo.html
Courageous of Barenboim to conduct Wagner.
Mostly the ride of the valkyries...
I think "Hallelujah" by Handel missed.
Y la obertura 1812 de Tchaikowsky?
5:42 Death note 🌙🍎😈📓
4:39 mission impossible ost stole this beginning
YES! The Mighty CSO.
Bach Toccata And Fugue is not sounding in D minor here.
It is actually played in e flat minor.
I think it's a baroque tuning one
Germans and Italians baroque organs are usually tuned at 450hz or more
Although I have all the respect in the world for Bach and th people who can play it solo, I have come to love Andrew Litton's conducting the BBC Proms people in Stokowski's orch. of Bach.
I think that Ode to Joy (9th Symphony, 4th mouvement) of Beethoven, is the most beatiful composion of all time in human history.
Hard to disagree.
One of them: Schubert did a few and 'after the storm' in No. 6 is divine. 'If I needed You' by Towne van Zandt good too. Ombra mai fu . . . etc
Listen to Mozart K222, about 1 minute in. We'll never know whether Beethoven invented independently or quoted this passage as the germ of the Joy theme.
Where is Elgar Pomp and circumstance?
I like your choices, but I really think Dies Irae from Verdi's Requiem should be in the list, since it is one of the most powerful pieces of classical music ever made.
Also
Tchaikovsky: "am I a joke to you?"
You're right, I love it too, but didn't think about it when I made this video.
i love verdi not here i heard his stuff in south america where im from and always love his stuff
I love Verdi too, especially the arias from many of his great operas. Thanks for watching!
Stuff? Stuff?
you know...stuff, and such
Dies Irae from Verdis should definitely be here. One of the most powerful pieces ever made.
Verdi's Requiem*
Did you know that the Beethoven's symphony no 9 4rd movement is also featured in a car commercial😂😂
I forgot the car model but it was Opel
You can check it if you want.
Hey, I looked for the commercial you mentioned but didn't find it. :-(
@@MelodiousHeart1 Maybe it's still just on TV.
@@romeodrucker5248 I don't watch TV at all, so I guess I may never get a chance to watch the commercial.
Maybe it will also appear on UA-cam with time.
@@romeodrucker5248 I hope so, as I'm curious about the commercial now. Let me know if you ever come across it.