Renowned violinist and pedagogue, Arcangelo Corelli spent his entire career in Rome. He composed mainly for the theater, the church and at the service of cardinals. The Concerto « For Christmas Eve » is the most famous of the twelve concerti grossi which were published in Amsterdam a year after his death and constitute his last opus. With this collection, Corelli stands out as one of the first great masters, along with Giuseppe Torelli, of the concerto grosso. This genre eminently representative of Baroque aesthetics, plays on the opposition between a group of soloists the concertino composed of two violins and a cello then a larger string ensemble called ripieno whose numbers can be expanded at will and whose role is to punctuate or reinforce the intervention of the soloists. The eighth concerto in G minor is, like the first seven, a « church » concerto whose movements preceded by tempo indications in Italian alternate between slow and lively tempos, homophonic and imitative writing. The work (concerto da chiesa) is structured in six movements. The final Pastorale, which justifies its subtitle « For Christmas Eve » is linked to the last Allegro, contrasting by its tonality in G major and its tender swaying with of the musette sonorities. This Largo evokes the lovely nativities that the Italian painters of this period, such as Antonio Balestra and others, bequeathed to us. All the allegorical beauty is present in this piece prefiguring classical Harmony. *Lucien*
@@ShoaibKhan-bz5qm haha your comment really made me laugh! I performed this piece last night (playing that cello part) and had a very similar feeling. When we first rehearsed it with all the repeats I thought I was going to drop my bow
@@otherstrephon lol I performed this about a year ago as vln I solo and the 2nd movement wasn't too bad to play (although I had less notes XD) cello part sounds better than any other part in this movement imo. Great job cello friends!
The 3rd Mov adagio sections has to be one of the most beautiful things that I've ever heard. There are things that are amazing but there is really a touch in this that I can't really explain. It's really just amazing.
I remember playing this back in advanced orch in HS over 10 years ago. Was on bass and this song was a blast to learn/master. Only me and one other person in our bass section could play it well enough. He made everyone but us 2 stop playing the high notes down the bridge of the open g string. What a memory
@5:40 I walked down the aisle to this adagio. I first heard it when watching the film Master and Commander: The Far Side Of The World (one of my favorite films of all time) and thought it was one of the most beautiful pieces of music I had ever heard. I knew then that when I got married I had to have it played at my wedding.
Dal suono degli archi mi sembra un'esecuzione con strumenti moderni e anche il diapason, La 440 hz, mi da la conferma. Ciò non toglie che è una bella interpretazione, garbata e coerente, migliore di tante eseguite con strumenti originali. Ogni Natale e non solo in questa ricorrenza, ascolto questo stupendo concerto di Arcangelo Corelli. Buon Natale a tutti.
every recording i listen to plays the adagio movement so fast. but holy shit, this recording really nails it. in fact, the tempo is pretty much perfect on every movement included here. great work (:
Questa musica mi suscita sentimenti indefinibili, che appartengono a visioni non mie, di epoche remote, di qualche ambiente poco illuminato... suggestioni incredibili
I think that Corelli was far away from his time. His music is not written on the table but is music that comes from the heart. His string writing is do modern. He never bores you... wonderful.❤❤❤
Great recording of a beautiful piece. Wish YT were not so vulgar as to allow ads in videos like this. At least they're between movements, I guess. Lol. Thanks for uploading.
The last movement was - partially - played on the organ in 1980 Little Lord Fauntleroy, when Alec Guinness and Ricky Schroeder take place in the family pew, in the village church.
I always picture the second to last movement Mary struggling to give birth while angels tell shepherds to run and see the birth of Jesus, followed by the Pastorale which represents Jesus being born as well as his glorification in heaven.
C'est ce que j'ai trouvé de mieux pour ce concerto. On voit la partition et le diapason n'est pas abaissé, ce qui fait qu'on entend exactement ce qui est écrit...
The church used to hire musicians to compose pieces to be played during Christmas, This selection was created because of that. A lot of Christmas songs you hear were originally instrumental pieces, but words were later added on.
I’m doing the 2nd violin solo, and I practice by listening to the piece slowed down (go to the : on the side of the video and press playback speed) and then play what I hear. I hope that helps!!
Yep, good call there. It's the opening theme of every "How shall we then live" film in the series. A real masterpiece for a masterpiece. I miss Schaefer, socks and all. 🙂
While common time now means 4/4, I think back then a C would actually mean “4 beats per bar”, so in this case there are 4 beats per bar. Nowadays we would notate this as 4/2
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Renowned violinist and pedagogue, Arcangelo Corelli spent his entire career in Rome. He composed mainly for the theater, the church and at the service of cardinals. The Concerto « For Christmas Eve » is the most famous of the twelve concerti grossi which were published in Amsterdam a year after his death and constitute his last opus. With this collection, Corelli stands out as one of the first great masters, along with Giuseppe Torelli, of the concerto grosso. This genre eminently representative of Baroque aesthetics, plays on the opposition between a group of soloists the concertino composed of two violins and a cello then a larger string ensemble called ripieno whose numbers can be expanded at will and whose role is to punctuate or reinforce the intervention of the soloists. The eighth concerto in G minor is, like the first seven, a « church » concerto whose movements preceded by tempo indications in Italian alternate between slow and lively tempos, homophonic and imitative writing. The work (concerto da chiesa) is structured in six movements. The final Pastorale, which justifies its subtitle « For Christmas Eve » is linked to the last Allegro, contrasting by its tonality in G major and its tender swaying with of the musette sonorities. This Largo evokes the lovely nativities that the Italian painters of this period, such as Antonio Balestra and others, bequeathed to us. All the allegorical beauty is present in this piece prefiguring classical Harmony. *Lucien*
Горячих В.В.❤❤❤
1st movement - 0:00
vivace - adagio
2nd movement- 1:47
allegro
3rd movement- 4:01
adagio- allegro- adagio
4th movement- 7:21
vivace
5th movement- 8:29
allegro
Pastorale - 10:33
largo
Keely Reitman Thx this is actually rlly helpful for me since I’m playing the allegro movement in concert!!!
Thank you very much! This will help me prepare for the music quiz
Keelyreitman,MOLTE GRAZIE!
life saver
The second movement!!! It’s just so incredibly joyful. Especially in the cello part.
This makes me happy that I almost broke my wrist to bring joy to people Xd
@@ShoaibKhan-bz5qm haha your comment really made me laugh! I performed this piece last night (playing that cello part) and had a very similar feeling. When we first rehearsed it with all the repeats I thought I was going to drop my bow
@@otherstrephon lol I performed this about a year ago as vln I solo and the 2nd movement wasn't too bad to play (although I had less notes XD)
cello part sounds better than any other part in this movement imo. Great job cello friends!
@@LinCalc you have to give us harpsichordists some credit too, we play the same Bassline with chordal realizations, basically improvise on tip too 😅
@@yousafe007 oop facts mb, plus the harpsichord sounds awesome in anything XD
0:14 I Vivace-Adagio
1:48 II Allegro
4:02 III Adagio-Allegro-Adagio
7:22 IV Vivace
8:29 V Allegro-Largo
I just started learning this with my high school's symphony orchestra and it is s t u n n i n g
You must see this played live. It's an even better experience, and it's even more beautiful!
@@willixm2520 Fair enough. Time to practise.
Stupenda musica grazie
@tonyvent3238- i think you said it all! ❤️🥲 so superbly baroque!
The 3rd Mov adagio sections has to be one of the most beautiful things that I've ever heard. There are things that are amazing but there is really a touch in this that I can't really explain. It's really just amazing.
Comfort of Corelli‘s music is beyond description
Wow that descending motif at the end of the 3rd movement gets me every time - I'm just transported to another galaxy, I wish that bit was longer! 6:40
yes it is magical
NO THIS PART IS SO RELAXING TO PLAY WITH MY ORCHESTRA😊
Lavoro unico. Composizione stuoenda. La voce di Dio
One of my favourite pieces of music I listen to on Christmas...World music.
I remember playing this back in advanced orch in HS over 10 years ago. Was on bass and this song was a blast to learn/master. Only me and one other person in our bass section could play it well enough. He made everyone but us 2 stop playing the high notes down the bridge of the open g string. What a memory
THERES NOTES ON THE BRIDE?? bro i did not see that i just sightread this today
4:01 is from Master and Commander. Took me a while to find this tune and so glad I finally did.
A beautiful music for a great movie!
Bravo,bravissimo,sono
commosso,GRAZIE...
The 5th movement is incredible, especially when it gets to the minor part😍
@5:40 I walked down the aisle to this adagio. I first heard it when watching the film Master and Commander: The Far Side Of The World (one of my favorite films of all time) and thought it was one of the most beautiful pieces of music I had ever heard. I knew then that when I got married I had to have it played at my wedding.
One of the 10-15 best composers ever!
Dal suono degli archi mi sembra un'esecuzione con strumenti moderni e anche il diapason, La 440 hz, mi da la conferma. Ciò non toglie che è una bella interpretazione, garbata e coerente, migliore di tante eseguite con strumenti originali. Ogni Natale e non solo in questa ricorrenza, ascolto questo stupendo concerto di Arcangelo Corelli. Buon Natale a tutti.
Nothing says Christmas quite like Chestnuts, Cranberries and Corelli 👍
The 3c’s to Christmas! I like it!
@@isaactai88304 c’s if you include the word Christmas itself
@@apianoguylol oh my god I forgot I posted this xD 2y ago
every recording i listen to plays the adagio movement so fast. but holy shit, this recording really nails it. in fact, the tempo is pretty much perfect on every movement included here. great work (:
Exactly! All the other ones play the Adagio too fast and the Allegro parts too slow! It was really annoying me; glad I found this one.
We could have done without your "holy shit". Pretty low level ! So out of keeping with Corelli's delightful music !
How come shops don't play this at Christmas?
Lindo!
Gosto muito dos Concertos de Coreli.
Meravigliosa composizione
I’ve gotta play this at my concert tonight. I was on ripieno I but got transferred to concertato II last second 😅
wish me luck! :3
Questa musica mi suscita sentimenti indefinibili, che appartengono a visioni non mie, di epoche remote, di qualche ambiente poco illuminato... suggestioni incredibili
I think that Corelli was far away from his time. His music is not written on the table but is music that comes from the heart. His string writing is do modern. He never bores you... wonderful.❤❤❤
He wrote textbook baroque music, not modern at all
Good thing his music doesn't sound modern like those atrocities called "modern classical"
HEAVENLY.........SO BEAUTIFUL
I am impressed by the fact that a famous piece actually utilized the freaking BREVE note!
Up lifting heavenly musica.... thank you from Vietnam.
My favorite movements are allegro
(2 & 5), they are very joyful and happy!
Lindíssimo!! Extraordinário! Ótimos músicos, execução perfeita!
that ,,Grave" is also in Empire Total War loading screen :D Love Music and History :)
Wow amazing. I like the in pitch and wonderful crisp playing yet it flows beautifully. The best I've heard yet.
We're playing this in my Chamber Orchestra.
@@zlbeats5752 a year ago😁
Athena Verene same
Everyone does
Same!!
@@ayacyte443 i dont
Great recording of a beautiful piece. Wish YT were not so vulgar as to allow ads in videos like this. At least they're between movements, I guess. Lol. Thanks for uploading.
I’m so happy to say I’ve played this piece
I'm playing it now and it's so beautiful
8:31 is a real banger
More fun 2 play than to listen 2 tbh
omg agreed
Omg, i've Been searching for that specifical part since I was 12. Thank you, stranger
and mash
Has some crazy bpm around 240-250 the crotchets are basically quavers
As an atheist, i thank god for this music
It was made by humans tho
Gorgeous. Bravo!
Beautiful
I am here because of Master and Commander and I am so happy to discover at last this magnificent composer.
Arcangelo Corelli master of masters, he influenced Vivaldi, Bach, Paganini etc.
You`ve done wonderful work again! Thank you and blessings for you and your loved ones for the coming Christmas :-) Best regards from Stockholm, Rainer
+Ayndrea Scalia (Andrea81) You certainly did!!
Rainer Lienert omg
WOW
鞥誒呀❤️
Who is performing? I wish that was always part of these videos.
God loves you
Where I can get this wonderful piece via a software to have all the instrument in separate channel? like Guitar pro software ? :)
바로크 기악음악 - 5. 협주곡
[코렐리] - [합주 협주곡] (콘체르토 그로소)
합주협주곡 : 솔로그룹(콘체르티노) + 합주그룹(리피에노)가 대응되어 소리를 만들고 , 같이 연주하는 [튜티]가 나옴
콘체르토 - [대비]
This is great 👍, keep it up!
The last movement was - partially - played on the organ in 1980 Little Lord Fauntleroy, when Alec Guinness and Ricky Schroeder take place in the family pew, in the village church.
I remember playing this in highschool lol. Tb
6:45 / 7:10 was used in a movie, it drives me crazy trying to remember what one.
Deeply written in my memory.
Master and Commander of course
Why is this divine piece of music interrupted by an ad
I always picture the second to last movement Mary struggling to give birth while angels tell shepherds to run and see the birth of Jesus, followed by the Pastorale which represents Jesus being born as well as his glorification in heaven.
What are those numbers under the notes in the bottommost row of the score?
0:16
3:25 is my favourite part
And 5:11
The pastorale sounds like rocking a baby
I’m learning this song
so much desperation to have commercials in the middle of the piece! Thanks anyway!
Gutes Lied
C'est ce que j'ai trouvé de mieux pour ce concerto. On voit la partition et le diapason n'est pas abaissé, ce qui fait qu'on entend exactement ce qui est écrit...
Why do they call it the "Christmas" Concerto anyway??
The 3rd movement is based on traditional Italian Shepherds' Christmas music.
@@williamstephens9945 ye
The church used to hire musicians to compose pieces to be played during Christmas, This selection was created because of that. A lot of Christmas songs you hear were originally instrumental pieces, but words were later added on.
Additionally, the pastorale movement (6) has 12/8- and the quarter-eighth rhythm is seen as rocking the cradle
@@naomivana35000 Hmmm.... good stuff
I am learning the cello bit for orchestra does anyone have any ideas or suggestions of how to keep up?
I know this might be common sense but practice slowly. it pays off
I’m doing the 2nd violin solo, and I practice by listening to the piece slowed down (go to the : on the side of the video and press playback speed) and then play what I hear. I hope that helps!!
Good
Why does it say Violin 1 twice on each page?
because in the Concert is only 1 Violine
Because there is a solo violin 1 and 2 and a ripieno violin 1 and 2.
2:22 Death and the Maiden
8:31
Suerte a los de Historia de la Música para el sábado
1st movement - 0:16
Francis Schaefer gang where you at
Yep, good call there. It's the opening theme of every "How shall we then live" film in the series. A real masterpiece for a masterpiece. I miss Schaefer, socks and all. 🙂
so n fick wie kann man sich den Ohrenkrebs drücken bin nur hier wegen dem Musikunterricht
Oh ja!
Very speedy
여기 한국인 없나요???
4:04 :)
Zachary Biava it`s my favourite
aye. i have to say it's one of the most beautiful pieces written (:
Adagio à 4:02.
ⵢⵓⵛⴽⴰⴷ ⵎⴰⵢⴰⴷ ⴳ ⵓⴳⵔⴰⵡ ⴰⴷ ⵏⵏⵉⵜ ⴳ ⵓⴳⵔⴰⵡ
08:32 allegro
Is it child abuse that im playing this in 7th grade. I can't feel my fingers anymore. I think my bass is crying.
Holy crap man 💀I am so sorry
1:47 the only time I hated being a cellist
ⴳ ⵜⵙⴳⴰ ⵏⵏⵙ
8:29 Allegro, 5° movimiento
Allegro at 1:48
Może mnie słuch zawodzi ? Żywot Mateusza ?
Nie zawodzi.
1:49
0:16 1:49 4:04
4th Movement 7:22
that's the fourth
@@gabrielfigueroa8131 Fixed. Thanks.
5:38
7:15
8:29
10:33 - 12:00
The grave section is wrong. Common time with 8 beats per measure? the note values are double what they should be
4 minim beats per bar.
While common time now means 4/4, I think back then a C would actually mean “4 beats per bar”, so in this case there are 4 beats per bar. Nowadays we would notate this as 4/2
Common time is 4/4
@@fanqiejiang1749 Now common time means 4/4, but back in the baroque period (which is when this piece was written) , the C meant 4 beats per bar
@@codascheuer8426 ohh I see, thanks for correcting it :)
4:01
11:04
Weevils.
1:49
Para Brandon xd
Some boy
irgendwer hier 8 klasse roro
I can't stand baroque instruments. Their bow produce a piano forte piano sound that I find unpleasant.
Invite me thir arranje
I was really put off for the ad asking me to sign a XMAS card to that pestilence in the White House. Thanks alot you tube.
This playing is too nervous.
so n fick wie kann man sich diesen Ohrenkrebs anhören? bin hier nur wegen den Musikunterricht
Hello nerds
Hello loser.
Indian Outlaw no u
hello, fellow nerd
Sup nerd