I'm really fascinated by how the whole orchestra can make such a pleasant dynamic when the conductor is constantly dangle her wand from the ground to the roof without any changes...
I've watched almost every UA-cam of the 1812 and invariably somebody will comment that the cannon are out of time. They seem to think that all of the shots are to be on the downbeat.
Given my almost obsessive love of the 1812, I'm surprised I've never heard it with organ before. Such a MAGNIFICENT instrument! An exciting addition! Bravo to the organist! Ms. Bish's outfit is almost letter perfect for 1882, the year the piece was written. The bustle would have been bigger for a formal occasion. I also love the giant bow disgusting her platform, and how she swung around to conduct the cannons! Since there was a choir on stage, I found myself wondering what other works were on the program that evening. Thanks for sharing this wonderful performance with us.
Damn, that tuba player was going ham towards the end. Too bad the organ and out-of-time cannon covered him up so much. It's not common hearing a tubist covering up the entire brass section as he did. Kudos to that man.
Interesting observation . Thanks for sharing. In most live performances, the bells and the cannons are always out of synch. It comes with the territory. Diana B. is first and foremost an organist, and a great one. But she's not a great "conductor", yet. She's learning and she'd be the first one to admit it. Thanks for sharing your insights. CVD
I remember playing this...many times. What they USED to do in orchestras (don't know if they still do) is shoot a rifle into an empty oil barrel to replicate the cannons. The viola section was usually situated such that we were right next to the oil barrels, and this helped to damage my hearing. That and Led Zeppelin.... :)
First time i heard this piece i was about 11 at Watergate Barge on the Potomac. They actually shot canons from i think Arlington Cemetery and various bridges. Gold standard. Rattled the bones and told the story of our city being pillaged and burned. Loved the addition of the organ on this one.
Tchaikovsky had quite a few competent contemporaries, Mussorgsky, Borodin, Glazunov, and Tchaikovsky’s favorite, Rimsky-Korsakov. I prefer to think that there was a friendly rivalry going on where they were inspiring each other.
It’s a Russian Orthodox thing. The Russian Church Hymn “Spassi Gospodi” was chosen for a reason. It is both a Hymn of abject penitence as well as of ultimate deliverance. Those 13 notes are an essential part of this Hymn as well as its rhythm, which I feel Bish falters upon.
This was an awesome performance. The only one that comes close is the one in Boston on the Esplinade on July 4th performed by the Boston Pops where the cannon fire is real.
I think maybe the visual and audio were not quite synchronized, so the conductor looks bad. If you close your eyes and listen, everybody is together-this is a better indicator of how well it's conducted.
This performance of "The Year 1812," TH. 49, gives me an impression of the failed French invasion of Russia as it might appear on film, with the steamrolling of Napoleon's reduced force by the Tsarist defences west of Moskva for the climax.
The audio and visuals seem synced up to me. What people are saying by the conductor being off is the fact that the conductor is usually meant to be in front of the orchestra in terms of timing so the orchestra can see ahead of time how the conductor wants the piece played. That's kind of the point of a conductor otherwise the orchestra would play without them because they all have the music in front of them. Those conductors who conduct with the music in time with the players are usually those who have practiced with the orchestra several times beforehand so they become more of a show piece than a conductor.
Imágen y sonido están sincronizados. La sensación de retardo quizá viene del hecho de que Diane Bish es organista y no ha hecho carrera como directora y sus movimientos son toscos. Por lo demás, coincido con Ud.
The shots sound more like a pistol than a cannon. It's actually kind of shocking because the previous video I watched was about the Lincoln assassination.
The funny thing is that Tchaikovsky hated the 1812. He considered it a piece having little skill in it, seeing he basically just hammered it out in six weeks without much real effort. The fact that it almost instantly become extremely popular really irritated him.
klscomus It's not written for a chorus to be used. I've seen videos where they add it in, and it can work. I'm just saying it wasn't originally written that way. To anyone who says it takes away the soul of the piece to not have a chorus doesn't know how it was originally written.
@@WillCMay the chorus is a recent addition. I enjoy some performances with it, but it ruins the mental movie in my head that I've had for over 60 years! Which is what Romantic music is supposed to create in your head.
Odd choice of dress, some oddly weird moments with the orchestra holding together, but overall a fascinatingly individual, in the best possible way, of a much overplayed (and worse by so many big names). Thoroughly enjoyed, and who is that nice lady flautist doing the solo?
Diane Bish can do no wrong (or would at least have to work very hard at it) in my eyes. She's really very good, I don't care who ya are.. Coral Ridge sure screwed the pooch when they ran her off.. IMO. She is a wonderful musician and an interesting teacher.
Ужас: не молодая женщина за пультом,ТРУБЧАТЫЕ КОЛОКОЛА(???), большой барабан с привинченной тарелкой и откуда то взявшийся ОРГАН(???????).Чисто американская ерунда((не сказать бы круче..)))!!!!!С приветом дядя Миша из России из Питера!
Le pauvre orchestre devait être à la peine, la "chef" n'indiquant aucun départ et avec surtout une battue très pauvre, pourquoi cette femme dirige t-elle?
![Bach | PRELUDE & FUGUE IN D MAJOR [BWV 532] | Diane Bish at Coral Ridge Church, Fort Lauderdale](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/EcZGigFMOKA/mqdefault.jpg)
Stunning Diane as Director😍😍😍😍
I'm really fascinated by how the whole orchestra can make such a pleasant dynamic when the conductor is constantly dangle her wand from the ground to the roof without any changes...
Great performance! And, the organ added SO much power and depth to the finale!
Agreed
I've watched almost every UA-cam of the 1812 and invariably somebody will comment that the cannon are out of time. They seem to think that all of the shots are to be on the downbeat.
Given my almost obsessive love of the 1812, I'm surprised I've never heard it with organ before. Such a MAGNIFICENT instrument! An exciting addition! Bravo to the organist!
Ms. Bish's outfit is almost letter perfect for 1882, the year the piece was written. The bustle would have been bigger for a formal occasion. I also love the giant bow disgusting her platform, and how she swung around to conduct the cannons!
Since there was a choir on stage, I found myself wondering what other works were on the program that evening.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful performance with us.
Damn, that tuba player was going ham towards the end. Too bad the organ and out-of-time cannon covered him up so much. It's not common hearing a tubist covering up the entire brass section as he did. Kudos to that man.
Interesting observation . Thanks for sharing. In most live performances, the bells and the cannons are always out of synch. It comes with the territory. Diana B. is first and foremost an organist, and a great one. But she's not a great "conductor", yet. She's learning and she'd be the first one to admit it. Thanks for sharing your insights. CVD
Well, K.K.; Blah, blah, blah, blah to you too... little troll. And may you find love... infinity times pie squared.
A tremendous performance! BRAVO !! ENCORE!!
I remember playing this...many times. What they USED to do in orchestras (don't know if they still do) is shoot a rifle into an empty oil barrel to replicate the cannons. The viola section was usually situated such that we were right next to the oil barrels, and this helped to damage my hearing. That and Led Zeppelin.... :)
The plural of cannon is cannon.
First time i heard this piece i was about 11 at Watergate Barge on the Potomac. They actually shot canons from i think Arlington Cemetery and various bridges. Gold standard. Rattled the bones and told the story of our city being pillaged and burned. Loved the addition of the organ on this one.
Absolutely stunning!
Greatttttt💖💖💖💖
Bravo!
First time I’ve seen Ms. Bish conduct
Much better quality, thanks for uploading the whole thing!
Tchaikovsky had quite a few competent contemporaries, Mussorgsky, Borodin, Glazunov, and Tchaikovsky’s favorite, Rimsky-Korsakov. I prefer to think that there was a friendly rivalry going on where they were inspiring each other.
0:47 He's thinking: "same note 13 times in a row? Whoa Dude!
It’s a Russian Orthodox thing. The Russian Church Hymn “Spassi Gospodi” was chosen for a reason. It is both a Hymn of abject penitence as well as of ultimate deliverance. Those 13 notes are an essential part of this Hymn as well as its rhythm, which I feel Bish falters upon.
This was an awesome performance. The only one that comes close is the one in Boston on the Esplinade on July 4th performed by the Boston Pops where the cannon fire is real.
I think maybe the visual and audio were not quite synchronized, so the conductor looks bad. If you close your eyes and listen, everybody is together-this is a better indicator of how well it's conducted.
Ad in the middle of the finale. Unforgivable
This performance of "The Year 1812," TH. 49, gives me an impression of the failed French invasion of Russia as it might appear on film, with the steamrolling of Napoleon's reduced force by the Tsarist defences west of Moskva for the climax.
The audio and visuals seem synced up to me. What people are saying by the conductor being off is the fact that the conductor is usually meant to be in front of the orchestra in terms of timing so the orchestra can see ahead of time how the conductor wants the piece played. That's kind of the point of a conductor otherwise the orchestra would play without them because they all have the music in front of them. Those conductors who conduct with the music in time with the players are usually those who have practiced with the orchestra several times beforehand so they become more of a show piece than a conductor.
Imágen y sonido están sincronizados. La sensación de retardo quizá viene del hecho de que Diane Bish es organista y no ha hecho carrera como directora y sus movimientos son toscos. Por lo demás, coincido con Ud.
Amazing performance !
You are great andcheerful！
I wish we could have heard all of this rather than the nice lady chatting over the top of the opening bars.
Nice lady was the conductor, but I agree
Diane does the intro for pieces she presents on her TV programs about the organ. Apparently for orchestral pieces too.
You can't believe how disapointed I am because of this... I love Diane Bish, but I love her even more shut up when playing Organ or an orchestra...
The One and Only Diane Bish!! From Unitarian Friend!:-)
love the organ in the background
Powerful. Thank you, Chris, for sharing.
Bellissima esecuzione
Amo esa música. I love this music.
Fantástica interpretación. Bella música y hay que saber parte de la historia con la invasión de Napoleón a Rusia.
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You are really amazing !
Bravo! Bravo!
The shots sound more like a pistol than a cannon. It's actually kind of shocking because the previous video I watched was about the Lincoln assassination.
The funny thing is that Tchaikovsky hated the 1812. He considered it a piece having little skill in it, seeing he basically just hammered it out in six weeks without much real effort. The fact that it almost instantly become extremely popular really irritated him.
Like Gilbert and Sullivan (especially Sullivan) loathed their operettas
Maravillosa interpretación!!!
It's not the conductor or the orchestra--the audio and video are out of synch for the whole posting.
So much beautful
amazing
Ну...в общем неплохо. Вот только непонятно что там хор делал? Сидел для красоты? Могли-бы и полную версию с хором сделать.)))
Rare une FEMME CHEF D'ORCHESTRE
TALENTUEUSE
ELEGANTE,SOBRE DANS DON COMPORTEMENT
TRES BEAU
Wow, great performance....cannon were off at the end, but the organ was really something.
This piece is about a win over Napoleon. It is going to be use again soon by Russia 🎉
you talked over the best part
I would much have prefered seeing Diane PLAYING THE ORGAN along with the orchestra than seeing her waving the baton
Great performance and fantastico ORGAN
magnifique , quel belle version , a mourir
14:11 You're welcome
♥
Very good performance, but...why not use the chorus? They're sitting there!!!
klscomus It's not written for a chorus to be used. I've seen videos where they add it in, and it can work. I'm just saying it wasn't originally written that way. To anyone who says it takes away the soul of the piece to not have a chorus doesn't know how it was originally written.
@@WillCMay the chorus is a recent addition. I enjoy some performances with it, but it ruins the mental movie in my head that I've had for over 60 years!
Which is what Romantic music is supposed to create in your head.
However, the military band was part of the original, and often left out.
14:11 organ comes in
It was beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
I agree
Tchaikovsky himself wasn't very fond of it. It was just an ordered piece A bit like Beethoven's Diabelli variations.
Her talking at the beginning ruins it. I'm mad at Diane now.
Those mullets . . . . .
Just to clear up ... That is Ms. Mish Top Organ player in World, not conductor.
Odd choice of dress, some oddly weird moments with the orchestra holding together, but overall a fascinatingly individual, in the best possible way, of a much overplayed (and worse by so many big names). Thoroughly enjoyed, and who is that nice lady flautist doing the solo?
Diane Bish can do no wrong (or would at least have to work very hard at it) in my eyes. She's really very good, I don't care who ya are.. Coral Ridge sure screwed the pooch when they ran her off.. IMO. She is a wonderful musician and an interesting teacher.
Why you talk during the most significant part of this masterpiece :/
I want this dress and this podium, but my baton should be fancier y al lot of false diamonds
+Michael Form ............I always knew there was something missing from classical music, but until now could never put my finger on what it was.
😂 and a miniature copy of that giant yellow bow on her back - with a diamond band across the center, of course! 😉
Oh that gown is so utterly ridiculous to conduct in but she looks so glamorous in it I don’t care.
Not bad but who's the moo in the silly dress?
Jesus
Cannon conductor has no idea what they're doing. Pity.
She looks like Martha Washington flailing her arms up and down! She is DEFINITELY NOT a conductor!
Wrong tempo--too slow!
Big offt
what the hell is she wearing?
Haha. Lol. I ask myself that in all her videos. :)
oh calm down, please, she's just an artist :P
A gown
PergmanEXE It's called a dress.
She's not ...
She is a better organist then conductor.
Чайковский в гробу переворачивается
0:07
A five manual organ for that? Disappointing at best. Sixteen minutes I'll never get back.
Imagine it on the 7 manual Midmer Losh organ.
Cannon😨
Ужас: не молодая женщина за пультом,ТРУБЧАТЫЕ КОЛОКОЛА(???), большой барабан с привинченной тарелкой и откуда то взявшийся ОРГАН(???????).Чисто американская ерунда((не сказать бы круче..)))!!!!!С приветом дядя Миша из России из Питера!
Le pauvre orchestre devait être à la peine, la "chef" n'indiquant aucun départ et avec surtout une battue très pauvre, pourquoi cette femme dirige t-elle?
Lovely organist but a terrible conductor an she like all Americans ruins the English Language. It is Chi-Kof-ski
+Gordon Smith Please don't judge all of us Americans quite so harshly. Diane is from Kansas, she can't help it.
+Gordon Smith Indeed: an excellent organist but let's hope, that this is the last time she's conducting: terrible!
Nice orchestra. Poor conductor and her commentary were out of place. That is the difference between a professional and an amateur.
Terrible conducting.Every musician looked thoroughly confused.