Best performance of Nielsens 3rd. Bernstein is Fantastic and Amazing. Never heard a danish orchestra play with so much passion and fire and beauty before. Timeless performance.
@@abocas It's a headphones thing. Because I live in an apartment with thin partitions I have to listen to music on headphones. I don't mind listening to music that's mono on speakers. But with headphones mono music feels like a block inside my head.
I've enjoyed Bernstein's studio recording of the same piece with the same orchestra since 1969. This clip really captures the electricity of the moment in a live performance.
I attended a NY Philharmonic concert at Carnegie Hall led by Leonard Bernstein sometime around 1960. I was there because there was something on the program I wanted to hear, which I don't remember now. Also on the program was the Nielsen 5th Symphony, which I had never heard, nor had I ever heard of Nielsen. I was about 18 years old and I was just blown away by that music and, as you can see, I remember THAT being on the program. Bernstein knew what was good and he taught all of us about Nielsen and Mahler as perhaps no one else could have. For me, this is one of Bernstein's greatest contributions. And yes, he wrote some fantastic music (I personally think that Candide is his masterpiece).
As a contrabassist I played the Candide overture with various orchestras countless times. It's an incredibly inventive piece, and at times rather difficult.
I know the studio recording of this symphony they made at the same time, but didn't realise the concert had been televised. Thank you! Bernstein obviously relished the honour and the (one time?) opportunity to conduct Nielsen's music with Nielsen's own orchestra. It was around this time he started conducting Mahler in Vienna too. Because of the orchestra, this performance is rather more idiomatic than Bernstein's New York Nielsen recordings (if not quite as polished) -- if only they had recorded more Nielsen together... The presentation of a wreath and the little brass 'Tusch' at the end is a nice touch -- there's a tradition it's sad to have lost.
thank you very much again for this very clear post. I have loved this work and interpretation after I was introduced to this as a teenager in 1977. I had been waiting in vain for the chance to watch this live and was so thrilled to watch the NY Philharmonic and Alan Gilbert play it that having brought my daughter to watch it with me, I went back again the next day to see it again as the NY Philharmonic had not programmed since Bernstein did in 1965 or 66. I had also not realized how loud the orchestra sounded giventhepriomnent role the brass play throughout nearly the whole symphony
Too bad it's not stereo... but then thank you very much for uploading and sharing it. A Leonard Bernstein performance is a must see must hear item. Maraming salamat po from the Philippines.
The form and mood reminds me of Shostakovitch. This is the first recording I ever heard of this work. It was on vinyl LP disc back in the early 70s when I was announcing on KLEF-FM in Houston. There was sort a Nielsen revival taking place at that time.
@@alexeiheintz7350 oh, how can you even compare this wonderful, romantic composer to someone like Sjostakovitch?? My grandchildren in their early teens, whenever they hear something disturbing, depressing, non-melodical, always shout out ""Sjostakovitch!" It has simply become a way to say something is unbearable to listen to 🥴
@@abocas I do not compare Nielsen with Schostakovitch. It is just a known fact that Schostakovich adopted and used some harmonic ideas from Nielsen. It has nothing to do with with his emotional style in general.
@@alexeiheintz7350 good to learn from people who are more into these things than me. It softens my view on Sjostakovitch somewhat, I have to say. I was actually joking a bit which you had no way of knowing. Thanks for the information 🙏
He was in Copenhagen to receive the Sonning Prize as part of the Nielsen centennial celebrations, awarded to him in recognition of the New York Phil performances of Nielsen's 5th Symphony (and the LP recording, released the previous year). I guess in return he agreed to conduct Nielsen's orchestra while he was there, with the wreath presumably part of the occasion associated with the Prize.
Not really. But you must translate the Danish language to English to read the 'extras'. "Google Translate" can help you. translate.google.com/ www.sonningmusik.dk/leonard-bernstein/
@@Demandfulltruth Yes, I read that Sonnings Prize website and it was quite interesting. From what I've been able to ask on Internet music forums, it appears that Mr. Bernstein didn't return to Copenhagen. One can only dream of Bernstein leading the Royal Dutch Orchestra in some of the other Nielsen symphonies and compositions. Ah, such is life! C'est dommage!
A recording of the work was made the day after the concert - 18th of May 1965 - with the same singers: soprano Ruth Guldbæk (1919 - 2006) tenor Niels Møller (1922 - 95) The recording has long since been transferred to CD, and is probably still available.
@@steenh.christensen804 The official discography on the LB website has the date as the 16th, which would (oddly) put the recording a day _before_ the concert. Are you totally sure it was the 18th? That would make more sense, but I'd like to know.
Best performance of Nielsens 3rd. Bernstein is Fantastic and Amazing. Never heard a danish orchestra play with so much passion and fire and beauty before. Timeless performance.
I wish I wasn't allergic to mono.
@@yowzephyr doesn't mean anything to me at all. Music is music 🤓
@@abocas It's a headphones thing. Because I live in an apartment with thin partitions I have to listen to music on headphones. I don't mind listening to music that's mono on speakers. But with headphones mono music feels like a block inside my head.
@@yowzephyr I get it 👍
Yes. I think the combination of Bernstein and the Danish Royal Orchestra is just greater than the sum of its parts.truly memorable.
This simply cannot be matched.
I've enjoyed Bernstein's studio recording of the same piece with the same orchestra since 1969. This clip really captures the electricity of the moment in a live performance.
I attended a NY Philharmonic concert at Carnegie Hall led by Leonard Bernstein sometime around 1960. I was there because there was something on the program I wanted to hear, which I don't remember now. Also on the program was the Nielsen 5th Symphony, which I had never heard, nor had I ever heard of Nielsen. I was about 18 years old and I was just blown away by that music and, as you can see, I remember THAT being on the program. Bernstein knew what was good and he taught all of us about Nielsen and Mahler as perhaps no one else could have. For me, this is one of Bernstein's greatest contributions. And yes, he wrote some fantastic music (I personally think that Candide is his masterpiece).
As a contrabassist I played the Candide overture with various orchestras countless times. It's an incredibly inventive piece, and at times rather difficult.
Loved this. Especially the guy with the stick dancing
So very happy to see this.
Thank you very much for sharing 👍
Jeg overværede den fantastiske koncert i Odd Fellow palæet i København. Anledningen var at Bernstein det år modtog Sonnings Musikpris.
Such a passionate conductor. The orchestra loved him
Husker det. Selv om jeg ikke var der Fantastisk koncert.
since first hearing it in 1976, it has been in my collection and my go to recording. Deeply appreciated post
The Royal Chapel is the world's oldest orchestra - no other orchestra has such a long and tradition-rich history, dating back to 1448.
I know the studio recording of this symphony they made at the same time, but didn't realise the concert had been televised. Thank you! Bernstein obviously relished the honour and the (one time?) opportunity to conduct Nielsen's music with Nielsen's own orchestra. It was around this time he started conducting Mahler in Vienna too. Because of the orchestra, this performance is rather more idiomatic than Bernstein's New York Nielsen recordings (if not quite as polished) -- if only they had recorded more Nielsen together... The presentation of a wreath and the little brass 'Tusch' at the end is a nice touch -- there's a tradition it's sad to have lost.
I simply love this.
a lovely symphony
thank you very much again for this very clear post. I have loved this work and interpretation after I was introduced to this as a teenager in 1977. I had been waiting in vain for the chance to watch this live and was so thrilled to watch the NY Philharmonic and Alan Gilbert play it that having brought my daughter to watch it with me, I went back again the next day to see it again as the NY Philharmonic had not programmed since Bernstein did in 1965 or 66. I had also not realized how loud the orchestra sounded giventhepriomnent role the brass play throughout nearly the whole symphony
for me the best under the best of all times on the whole earth.
Great performance from Bernstein...
Lenny was so into it. It's a joy to watch him direct
and a great conductor
SUperb excitement! Also, BRAVI ad ENTRAMBI soprano Ruth Guldbæk (1919 - 2006) & tenor Niels Møller (1922 - 95)......Cheers from Acapulco!
Too bad it's not stereo... but then thank you very much for uploading and sharing it. A Leonard Bernstein performance is a must see must hear item. Maraming salamat po from the Philippines.
Sublime !!
Love the steam locomotive takeoff opener😊
The form and mood reminds me of Shostakovitch. This is the first recording I ever heard of this work. It was on vinyl LP disc back in the early 70s when I was announcing on KLEF-FM in Houston. There was sort a Nielsen revival taking place at that time.
Shostakovich learned a lot from Nielsen both in style and in technique
@@alexeiheintz7350 oh, how can you even compare this wonderful, romantic composer to someone like Sjostakovitch??
My grandchildren in their early teens, whenever they hear something disturbing, depressing, non-melodical, always shout out ""Sjostakovitch!"
It has simply become a way to say something is unbearable to listen to 🥴
@@abocas I do not compare Nielsen with Schostakovitch. It is just a known fact that Schostakovich adopted and used some harmonic ideas from Nielsen. It has nothing to do with with his emotional style in general.
@@alexeiheintz7350 good to learn from people who are more into these things than me.
It softens my view on Sjostakovitch somewhat, I have to say.
I was actually joking a bit which you had no way of knowing.
Thanks for the information 🙏
Me gusto mucho
viva este director
Mind boggling. Conducted by a god. A once in a lifetime.
That's a ticke🎀
Colossal 🏵️
The Lenny Show!
Bernstein would have had a sense of history. This is the oldest orchestra in the world and in 1998 had its 550th anniversary, 1448-1998.
@@garynilsson416 - So this was Bernstein in 1965? If so, that sounds about right. And 2015 was 150 years since both were born.
Later that year, Bernstein performed the piece with the NY Phil, and then never again.
Lenny has always been a Nielsen's champion; that 's why he gets a wreath?
He was in Copenhagen to receive the Sonning Prize as part of the Nielsen centennial celebrations, awarded to him in recognition of the New York Phil performances of Nielsen's 5th Symphony (and the LP recording, released the previous year). I guess in return he agreed to conduct Nielsen's orchestra while he was there, with the wreath presumably part of the occasion associated with the Prize.
symphony with ph!!!!!!😊
One female musician…I’m sure thankful for the progress that’s been made since then.
Royal Danish … world's oldest orchestra Like Leipzig Gewandhaus?
The Royal Orchestra ?
Yes. The Royal Danish Orchestra
Was this the only occasion Mr. Bernstein conducted the Royal Danish Orchestra?
Not really. But you must translate the Danish language to English to read the 'extras'. "Google Translate" can help you.
translate.google.com/
www.sonningmusik.dk/leonard-bernstein/
@@Demandfulltruth Yes, I read that Sonnings Prize website and it was quite interesting. From what I've been able to ask on Internet music forums, it appears that Mr. Bernstein didn't return to Copenhagen. One can only dream of Bernstein leading the Royal Dutch Orchestra in some of the other Nielsen symphonies and compositions. Ah, such is life! C'est dommage!
You obviously mean Danish, not Dutch! :)
@@carlfigueiredo2095 Oops, you are correct.
Who are the singers in the second movement?
The female singer's name is not stated anywhere, and the concert is 57 years old, so the name is almost impossible to find out.
Thank you.
There also should be a male singer.
A recording of the work was made the day after the concert - 18th of May 1965 - with the same singers:
soprano Ruth Guldbæk (1919 - 2006)
tenor Niels Møller (1922 - 95)
The recording has long since been transferred to CD, and is probably still available.
Well done, thank you!
@@steenh.christensen804 The official discography on the LB website has the date as the 16th, which would (oddly) put the recording a day _before_ the concert. Are you totally sure it was the 18th? That would make more sense, but I'd like to know.
Outward, minds scope,,,
Walker Donna Clark Edward White Gary
2. 12:54
3. 23:10
4. 29:55
Slow as S__t
Have you even seen that finale?