Maurice Ravel - Bolero | Alondra de la Parra | WDR Symphony Orchestra

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  • Опубліковано 31 бер 2022
  • Maurice Ravel's "Bolero" performed by the WDR Sinfonieorchester under the baton of Alondra de la Parra on January 27, 2022 at the Kölner Philharmonie.
    Maurice Ravel - Bolero
    WDR Symphony Orchestra
    Alondra de la Parra, conductor
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    The idea of pursuing a career as a musician came early and was supported by his parents: At the age of 13, Maurice Ravel receives lessons at a private music school and studies immediately afterwards. There is little motivation left when Ravel fails his intermediate exam and has to leave the master class right away.
    Nevertheless, one work in particular composed by Ravel, the "Boléro", is one of the best known and most frequently played pieces of music in the world. Ravel not only works on the Boléro with the greatest care and attention to detail, he often takes a long time to complete his works - due to the complexity and accuracy of his works, he is also called the "Swiss watchmaker" among composers.
    Regarding his orchestral work "Boléro" - eponymous with the dance genre - Maurice Ravel commented one day: "My masterpiece? The Boléro, of course. It's just a pity that it contains no music at all".
    Beginning with the probably best-known, always constant (ostinato) rhythm, the snare drum opens the piece in pianissimo.
    It accompanies the two 16-bar melodies (melody A and B) throughout, which are repeated eighteen times - first solo, then by several registers in unison. They occur in the form AA BB until the last two repetitions. In the climax of the climax, A and B follow each other "undoubled". The melodies are varied only in the shaping of the instrumentation - and thus the timbre - resulting in a majestic crescendo until the end of the boléro.

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  • @celinehary3222
    @celinehary3222 Рік тому +1274

    And the drummer! To keep the tempo and the right volume for 15 minutes... absolutely insane. Much, much respect!

    • @andreaskuhne6095
      @andreaskuhne6095 Рік тому +25

      Yes ! 👍

    • @TheBlackbelair
      @TheBlackbelair Рік тому +42

      I've seen this piece performed where they use two snare drummers (not from the very beginning though). They have to be in complete sync with each other on top of everything else.

    • @adamanthony7465
      @adamanthony7465 Рік тому +14

      Absolutely yes 🎩

    • @gabrielepresby9120
      @gabrielepresby9120 Рік тому +23

      And he’s loving every minute of it!

    • @johnsergei
      @johnsergei Рік тому +2

      @@TheBlackbelair I don't think Pete Best would have much hope?

  • @madamx269
    @madamx269 Рік тому +336

    This is what UA-cam is made for. I am so grateful for people who post these.

  • @gabrielramon7503
    @gabrielramon7503 3 місяці тому +148

    Bolero, by Marice Ravel, TODAY I am 77 years old, I have been listening to it since I was 16, in moments of some distress, I listen to it, and it fills me with harmony and peace. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. HUGS FROM MY SALTA LA LINDA IN ARGENTINA.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  3 місяці тому +8

      Our pleasure!
      We're happy that you like our interpretation 🤗

    • @kymross6405
      @kymross6405 Місяць тому +1

      Happy Birthday!!!❤

    • @johnmcnaughton5730
      @johnmcnaughton5730 Місяць тому +2

      I'm 71 and couldn't agree with you more.

    • @user-gw3ln3pd8d
      @user-gw3ln3pd8d Місяць тому +2

      I'grateful for your video,enjoy. listening to it again and again

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  Місяць тому +1

      🥰

  • @SebastianKomor
    @SebastianKomor 6 місяців тому +138

    This is why I love music. How Bolero just keeps on building and growing in intensity is almost orgasmic.

    • @lenakatya4457
      @lenakatya4457 3 місяці тому +5

      Полностью согласна❤

    • @Gary-zs4cv
      @Gary-zs4cv 2 місяці тому +10

      Or Eargasmic ; )

    • @marionlarkin1161
      @marionlarkin1161 Місяць тому +2

      @@Gary-zs4cv😂

    • @martavdz4972
      @martavdz4972 Місяць тому +4

      Well, rhythm, intensity and dynamics is something music and a certain physical activity have in common 😊

    • @SebastianKomor
      @SebastianKomor Місяць тому

      100%@@martavdz4972

  • @blabla-rg7ky
    @blabla-rg7ky 2 роки тому +941

    I've always said that this is one of the hardest symphonies for a drummer to perform. Holding the same rhythm for 15 minutes straight is brutal if you asked me. I think I'd mentally collapse within a few minutes of doing the same 10-15 beats over and over again. This is a job for AIs, not for humans. Mad respect for the drummers that have to perform Bolero and still pull it perfectly!

    • @diretodotuneldotempo8495
      @diretodotuneldotempo8495 2 роки тому +71

      I think the same! And do this with others playing at your side more and more strong, his level of concentration is insane!! Certainly Ravel hated drummers!!

    • @blabla-rg7ky
      @blabla-rg7ky 2 роки тому +26

      @@diretodotuneldotempo8495 I don't know whether Ravel hated drummers, but I'm glad that you agree :)

    • @blabla-rg7ky
      @blabla-rg7ky 2 роки тому +12

      @@jacobnazarian1147 yeah, that too. It's insane!

    • @benjaminp2072
      @benjaminp2072 2 роки тому +30

      Es la pieza más difícil que existe para los trombonistas…se la conoce como “la muerte del trombonista” ya que el trombón,después de esperar bastante tiempo para entrar,comienza a tocar en una nota muy aguda,y con los músculos de los labios fríos es muy difícil hacerlo bien. Se dice que muchos suelen fallar…

    • @pretzelhunt
      @pretzelhunt 2 роки тому +5

      @@seanleith5312 Sean's grammar doesnt work either. Mr. and Mrs. Leith would be proud.

  • @johnduquette3136
    @johnduquette3136 Рік тому +415

    AMAZING!!! The way she has them really getting into this piece and the look of enjoyment. She has commanded them and they give it all they have. But hats off to the drummer who kept PERFECT time and rhythm for the whole 15 minutes. BRAVO!!!!

  • @robertmccarthy3731
    @robertmccarthy3731 6 місяців тому +230

    The conductor is an absolute joy to watch.

    • @aljosapetkovic69
      @aljosapetkovic69 3 місяці тому +16

      she's so into it she's almost intoxicating to watch! amazing indeed

    • @Shaggy.242
      @Shaggy.242 2 місяці тому +8

      That perfomance certainly made my neck hairs stand to attention, one happy conductor.

    • @heidijaeger2947
      @heidijaeger2947 2 місяці тому +1

      @robertmccarthy3731, yes absolutely, and he is female 😉

    • @valerym6050
      @valerym6050 2 місяці тому +1

      Полностью согласен.

    • @ryleighloughty3307
      @ryleighloughty3307 2 місяці тому

      DEI ?

  • @stevedow2740
    @stevedow2740 6 місяців тому +96

    Music is a gift from heaven. ❤

  • @sandycannon5346
    @sandycannon5346 Рік тому +98

    Watching de la Parra conductor is special, her grace and involvement in the music is amazing

    • @user-yr8lr2nt5y
      @user-yr8lr2nt5y Місяць тому +1

      Все красавцы, а дирижер - фельдмаршал!

    • @Jech65
      @Jech65 Місяць тому +5

      Proudly mexican

    • @1945CCCP
      @1945CCCP Місяць тому

      exactly!

  • @eagleviewhd
    @eagleviewhd 8 місяців тому +25

    All the different instruments keep getting added into the music until their is a whole orchestra playing. It was genius!

  • @pimmagrimm
    @pimmagrimm 9 місяців тому +19

    As a brit, this always takes me back to watching Torville and Dean ice dancing to that gold medal in 84

  • @mickeyfinn457
    @mickeyfinn457 9 місяців тому +59

    That is the quietest intro I’ve ever heard for this piece. Lovely build up and conclusion. A really nice version.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  8 місяців тому +2

      Thank you! ❤

    • @PhelipsRG
      @PhelipsRG Місяць тому

      wrong. ua-cam.com/video/GJVWEstu_lM/v-deo.html&ab_channel=%E2%84%B3ysti%F0%9D%93%92aendra

  • @Anacronian
    @Anacronian Рік тому +888

    That poor poor drummer, have you ever tried to keep a perfect rhythm for 14 minutes?, I tell you intrusive thoughts will haunt your mind every second, That drummer is fighting a Jedi mind battle.

    • @gwiyomikim5988
      @gwiyomikim5988 6 місяців тому +78

      And yet at 12:34 his smile says he’s loving it! Truly amazing concentration.🙂

    • @rebeccaluna9560
      @rebeccaluna9560 6 місяців тому +35

      He’s JUST SO AMAZINGLY TALENTED!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @marisabove4980
      @marisabove4980 6 місяців тому +10

      😢😢😮😅😂

    • @therealbaglady
      @therealbaglady 5 місяців тому +14

      See the one with Dudamel....that one was about 17-18 minutes. I praise them both (and all drummers having experienced this one) though. Such strong focus.

    • @normanotalvarorios1194
      @normanotalvarorios1194 5 місяців тому +2

      ​@@rebeccaluna9560😊

  • @jerrera45
    @jerrera45 2 роки тому +266

    I have seen performances of Bolero where both the orchestra and conductor seem totally bored with this piece that they have probably played more times than they care to remember. Not so here! They managed to bring new life to this old stand-by. You can see the energy between Alondra de la Parra and the orchestra... It is absolutely infectious. This one is definitely a keeper and is going straight to my favorites list.

  • @jamesmckinnis
    @jamesmckinnis 2 місяці тому +20

    Alondra is the perfect conductor for Ravel's sensual masterpiece--She exhibits grace and power and above all passion for the work which the classic so richly conveys--providing us with harmony for our senses

    • @bobbymcguyer
      @bobbymcguyer 2 місяці тому +1

      She's also just flat beautiful.

    • @andreigocan120
      @andreigocan120 4 дні тому

      🤔🤔🤔🤔ua-cam.com/video/gy5Ve3338-E/v-deo.htmlsi=QfXoPdfrn4kNerDG

  • @barryobrien8837
    @barryobrien8837 5 місяців тому +30

    I discovered Bolero when i was 14 almost 35 years ago. I was was in a neighbors car who had the Essential Karajan playing on the (cassette tape) stereo.. Bolero was playing and from then I have loved this and many more pieces of classical music. This version shouts out that we need so many more females in conductor roles. 5 stars.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  5 місяців тому +2

      We do! Thank you for your story 🤗

  • @thomasthomas2418
    @thomasthomas2418 Рік тому +45

    She is as much a work of art as the music she is conducting.

  • @lucieleimbach
    @lucieleimbach Рік тому +90

    I love the way the conductor show movement and expression. You know they love what they are doing. 🎼🎹

  • @handhenze2688
    @handhenze2688 10 місяців тому +46

    Das Meisterwerk von Maurice Ravel. Geschaffen für die Ewigkeit. Nur die Besten werden dieses Werk zu würdigen wissen und diese Harmonie mit dem Orchester erreichen. NUR DIE BESTEN.

  • @jperro7274
    @jperro7274 10 місяців тому +37

    The conductor and musicians were one together... They enjoyed and gave us joy. Pure passion.

  • @alicel3992
    @alicel3992 2 роки тому +19

    I remember, a few years back I was driving my pickup truck down the highway with Bolero blasting through my speakers. I enjoyed that😍. I came across an accident, stopped AND the look on the Police Officer's face as he approached my truck and hearing Bolero, was priceless.🤩
    He wasn't expecting a classical song coming from a ranch truck.🤔
    I giggled all the way home just replaying that scene in my mind.
    😀😁😁

    • @sq7mrr
      @sq7mrr 2 роки тому

      To dobrze że trafiłeś na muzykalnego polizmaistra i wśród tej grupy są muzykalni ludzie , jeżdżąc w latach 60 70 cieższymi autami po trasach też lubiłem posłuchać Ravela Rossiniego czy Czajkowskiego Pozdrawiam Amigo schofer

    • @yauhochoi9826
      @yauhochoi9826 2 роки тому

      You are told to turn of the radio and got a $500 citation!

  • @fredstiller9507
    @fredstiller9507 2 роки тому +41

    Wow, Wow, Wow. Was für eine Spielfreude. Ein Sinfonieorchester von Weltrang und eine phantastische Dirigentin.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  2 роки тому +1

      Vielen Dank!

    • @a.k.2363
      @a.k.2363 2 роки тому

      Weltrang ist vielleicht ein wenig viel, da schauen wir nach Berlin oder Amsterdam, aber ein wirklich sehr gutes Orchester, bei dem man sich freut eine tolle Frau am Pult zu sehen

  • @modanisunflower
    @modanisunflower 4 місяці тому +43

    As always, I love this tune so much. I found one new fact out of this performance. She's the most beautiful conductor I've ever seen. And her facial impressioon and motion gives me very good feeling like she is truly enjoying her profession!

    • @spikespa5208
      @spikespa5208 4 місяці тому +4

      Wish they could have let the video run longer after the end, to see the audience, orchestra , and her.

  • @holtlivesay797
    @holtlivesay797 6 місяців тому +37

    One of my favorite pieces of music.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  6 місяців тому +2

      We're happy that you like it 😊

    • @lenakatya4457
      @lenakatya4457 3 місяці тому +2

      Да, аналогично ❤ С уважением, Катя из Ростова-на-Дону, Россия

    • @gabikast5074
      @gabikast5074 2 місяці тому

      Ich mag es auch sehr

  • @gd-mn2yw
    @gd-mn2yw 3 місяці тому +23

    Pretty stunning performance. I've watched this multiple times and am still amazed.

  • @angelalewis3645
    @angelalewis3645 Місяць тому +15

    The conductor is a mighty queen, leading her royal army into a great battle!

  • @buffalogirl5972
    @buffalogirl5972 5 місяців тому +30

    She... is amazing... ❤‍🔥 and the orchestra hypnotizing ❤‍🔥

  • @hannofranz7973
    @hannofranz7973 3 місяці тому +23

    Eine ganz aussergewöhnliche Darbietung dieses Meisterwerks, und zwar von allen Musikern!

  • @eduardoleonlotero
    @eduardoleonlotero 2 роки тому +149

    This has always been one of my favorite pieces of all time. The way each instrument has their own little part to play and shine, and the incredible talent of that drummer to maintain that rhythm for 15 mins straight is amazing. Alondra always such a good and charismatic conductor, the way she has so much energy is so entertaining to see!!! Amazing WDR Orchestra, this is definitely one of my favorite interpretations of this masterpiece.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  2 роки тому +7

      Thank you very much! ❤
      It is nice to hear that you like our interpretation.

    • @fastacker2
      @fastacker2 2 роки тому +2

      I would build a robot to play that drum part. 15 miinutes of the same thing would be too much to bear. Of course it is played so beautifully here.

    • @keithdunwoody1302
      @keithdunwoody1302 Рік тому +6

      How about that flute keeping rhythm with the drummer, yikes. Brutal. So beautiful.

    • @JOHN-tk6vl
      @JOHN-tk6vl Рік тому

      Did you mean FAVOURITE?

    • @dickdebruijn6659
      @dickdebruijn6659 5 місяців тому +1

      I'm sure that's what's meant John, but don't forget, this is US spelling, language changes in foreign parts, just thinking of Aftrikaans is an (xtreme) example

  • @MohammedfAnwer
    @MohammedfAnwer Рік тому +22

    What energy, what energy, what energy. Best rendition of Bolero I have seen and heard so far. Simply the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    On a lighter note - along with her baton, her hair was also superbly giving directions. Superb, altogether.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  Рік тому

      Thank you! ❤
      Nice to hear that you enjoyed it.

  • @delaneymaureen4628
    @delaneymaureen4628 3 місяці тому +23

    Best version ever! Bravo Alondra🌟

  • @mariomoreira5823
    @mariomoreira5823 8 місяців тому +19

    ❤ INSANELY BEAUTIFUL ❤
    ❤ MASTERPIECE ❤
    ❤ SKIN-DEEP EMOTION ❤

  • @mysteryminx2619
    @mysteryminx2619 Рік тому +15

    Always a favorite. I was a percussionist and drummer. I switched to hand drums a few years ago. Always loved "Bolero" because of the featuring of the drummer straight from the top and then the progression they are given. I still love snare, and could hammer one in an age when you never saw a GIRL in the drum pit. Played it all. Never have performed "Bolero", but will always adore Torvill and Dean for giving it to the world. Thanks, for being there Ravel.

    • @a.duncan6791
      @a.duncan6791 Місяць тому

      In Miami, during the sixties and seventies, there was a radio station playing classical music exclusively. Bolero would play every so often. When it did, I'd stop what I was doing and imagine the piece to be the perfect background music for love-making, start to finish. Then, in '84, Torvill and Dean stunned the world with their interpretation for the Olympic ice dancing final skate. It was then I realized dance was also another form of love making. Thanks for the reminder...

  • @truthbsaid1600
    @truthbsaid1600 Рік тому +61

    What a great director: she brings out the best from every musician with her flowing style and passion. She is not into the music, she IS the music.

  • @PatrickBijvoet
    @PatrickBijvoet 6 місяців тому +70

    I loved every note, every beat, every direction, every moment! ❤🎶

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  6 місяців тому +5

      Thank you very much! 🤗

  • @princesssparkle5542
    @princesssparkle5542 6 місяців тому +40

    One of the most amazing pieces of music of all time

  • @guillermonotario5698
    @guillermonotario5698 Рік тому +28

    Alondra de la Parra, mexikanischer Stolz 🇲🇽

  • @nigelrg1
    @nigelrg1 6 місяців тому +31

    I love this piece. The way individual instruments dominate until the background takes over. I believe Ravel called this an etude, a study, and was amazed that it became so popular.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  6 місяців тому +2

      We're glad that you enjoy this piece 🤗

    • @user-gg9ln8gh5c
      @user-gg9ln8gh5c 4 місяці тому +1

      А что вы можете предложить этому исполнению, если не популярность ? Оно не исполняется, а генерирует в нас , в наших чувствах ! А какова режиссёр ! Она ведёт и сопровождает четко ❤ режиссёр? режиссёр? 5:28

  • @jesusleon5764
    @jesusleon5764 4 місяці тому +19

    Sublime, elegant. A beautiful, perfect rendition. Loving every second of it!

  • @cynthiaharrell784
    @cynthiaharrell784 10 місяців тому +15

    Of all the classics the is by far my favorite.

  • @dennishays3442
    @dennishays3442 8 місяців тому +16

    Never never ever done so well. Bravo !!! Bravo to everyone !!!

  • @gilbertocalvillo-bl2dk
    @gilbertocalvillo-bl2dk 7 місяців тому +21

    Alondra de la Parra... ¡Orgullo de México!... Gracias por compartir!!

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  7 місяців тому +4

      De nada! 🤗

    • @JIM-ot4ws
      @JIM-ot4ws 6 місяців тому +3

      I'll never forget Allondra. I spoke to her about 4 years ago when she was at another orchestral posting. Expressive and talented, the orchestra and audience were captivated by her. You are lucky to have her next in Europe.

  • @lomgshorts3
    @lomgshorts3 10 місяців тому +104

    One of the most energic renditions of Ravel's Bolero I have seen yet! Very well done.

    • @michaelzeidler2064
      @michaelzeidler2064 9 місяців тому +2

      ❤❤

    • @valneihastenreiter1763
      @valneihastenreiter1763 9 місяців тому

      Veja a do zappa

    • @dirkseibert3939
      @dirkseibert3939 8 місяців тому

      Es gibt bessere Konzertaufführungen dieses Stückes. Mal wieder der Frauen-Bonus, nicht wahr?

    • @wougl
      @wougl 7 місяців тому

      ​@@dirkseibert3939Geschmäcker sind verschieden. Vielleicht hattest du aber einfach mehr Glück und hast noch bessere Versionen gefunden. Für mich ist aber die hier Favorit. Viele Grüße

    • @lorozco2006
      @lorozco2006 7 місяців тому +1

      I agree with you

  • @lwc2009
    @lwc2009 5 місяців тому +21

    oh the passion of the conductor!!! enchanting!!! what an absolutely thrilling performance by all...Alondra de la Parra took my breath away.... 💖💖💖

  • @mrbobarr
    @mrbobarr 2 роки тому +88

    May I add my voice to the praise of the conductor and musicians. But don’t leave out the recording technicians. They too have performed a masterpiece of clarity, balance and immediacy.
    Over the years there have been probably wonderful performances of Bolero sadly reduced to fair-to-middling recordings, because of inadequate audio equipment (and perhaps non-musical technicians). Happily, times change, I don’t know if this technical crew belongs to WDR, or Kölner Philharmonie, or parttime workers from the docks. But don’t let them get away! They are priceless.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  2 роки тому +15

      Thank you very much for your nice feedback!
      The recording crew was indeed a team from the WDR.

    • @spikespa5208
      @spikespa5208 2 роки тому +4

      Wish we could have heard more of the applause and recognition of the orchestra (and the snare drummer!).

    • @gathsfamily2866
      @gathsfamily2866 2 роки тому +2

      How I agree !!!
      Every chime, and boom is as clear as a bell !!

  • @Danelectrofy
    @Danelectrofy 17 днів тому +6

    I grew up listening to this and other classical music at bedtime. It came to be the we kids couldn't get to sleep without music. No surprise that my sis and I are musicians.

  • @bettinazeitz5242
    @bettinazeitz5242 9 місяців тому +30

    Ich könnte das stundenlang hören, einfach fantastisch.
    Eine wunderbare Dirigentin mit Charisma!

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  9 місяців тому

      Vielen Dank!
      Freut uns, dass es Ihnen gefällt 😊

    • @anabellagonzalezgarcia9696
      @anabellagonzalezgarcia9696 28 днів тому

      Die Dirigentin ist aus México.
      Viva 🇲🇽 lindo y querido. ❤️

  • @alxyoutbe
    @alxyoutbe Рік тому +120

    Absolutely wonderful!!!! I love this piece, but this performance is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. I got goosebumps!!

  • @sssivaram
    @sssivaram 2 роки тому +159

    This is one of the most impressive performances of Bolero that I have seen and heard. Truly magnificent.
    The mood changes at around 7:30 when it seems that the whole orchestra has Ravel under control and they *know* they have it under control. You can see the relief and confidence that even the drummer, yes the drummer, is smiling. And he knows he has to keep the beat for another 7 minutes............
    Alondra de la Parra is unbelievable. It is like getting a ballet dancer turned classical actress to conduct. Around the 12:00 mark, she is almost daring the musicians (they respond 13:20) and quite literally lets her hair down at 13:40. Her performance is subtle, elegant and calming. I suspect that she would be equally at ease with a group of completely uncoordinated 8th-grade kids.
    Around 8:45 and 13:00, even the harp looks impressive.
    This is the performance for which I would have wished to have VIP tickets that offered a behind-the-scene tour where you get to meet each of the performers and congratulate them.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  2 роки тому +14

      Thank you so much for your nice feedback ❤
      It is very nice to hear that you enjoyed our performance so much!

    • @DirectorChanel
      @DirectorChanel Рік тому +9

      This is one of the most impressive comments that i have seen on UA-cam.

    • @amibeg9784
      @amibeg9784 Рік тому +3

      You know your stuff. Respect.

  • @JesusRodriguez-mt8ij
    @JesusRodriguez-mt8ij 9 місяців тому +33

    !!!... Fenomenal...!!!
    Ver a cada maestro con su instrumento sin ningún error; esa música es alimento para el alma, y la cereza del pastel es la belleza de la directora. Felicidades ❤

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  9 місяців тому +4

      Muchísimas gracias! 🥰

  • @garykimmel3064
    @garykimmel3064 8 місяців тому +11

    Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is most likely rendition of Ravel's Bolero. The progression from one instrument to another was wonderful to hear.

  • @patmcmenamin4995
    @patmcmenamin4995 Рік тому +39

    She is mesmerizing. Her pure delight shines through. Orchestra is perfectly in touch with her, and is flawless!

  • @33826567977
    @33826567977 Рік тому +70

    Alondra de la Parra hermosa mujer . no cabe duda que siente la música , la disfruta y cuando esto sucede el resultado es elocuente, los integrantes de la orquesta todos a la perfección , cada uno es un maestro en su instrumento que al igual que Alondra se ve que se meten en su instrumento musical con gran pasión , sin dejar de mencionar al baterista que con ese mismo ritmo ,en los casi 15 min del bolero no desentona en ninguno de sus toques , la interpretación de este bolero es majestuosa , excelsa , un verdadero deleite a los oídos de la audiencia presente y personas que al igual que yo lo vemos por este medio . Chihuahua México

  • @user-mx6si1yo4x
    @user-mx6si1yo4x 7 місяців тому +8

    Wonderful! Conductor is excerlent. Of course beautiful.Visual.

  • @fredagosto
    @fredagosto 3 місяці тому +13

    Un solo aggettivo: FANTASTICA esecuzione‼️

  • @bambino100011
    @bambino100011 2 роки тому +8

    The only who should only be recognized for this is the snare drummer. To play that long at a steady tempo takes slot of concentration. So Bravo to the snare drummer :)

  • @hmarquez9251
    @hmarquez9251 2 роки тому +45

    Much respect to Alondra de la Parra. Watching her communicate with the orchestra was amazing. She used her baton, her eyes, her smile, her body movements. It was amazing, and the orchestra responded. They were so into the piece, it was incredible. I have become a fan of her and her talents.

  • @ursulahermsdorf2393
    @ursulahermsdorf2393 9 місяців тому +12

    perfect interpretation ❤❤

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 7 місяців тому +6

    Beautiful classic music at its very best the musicians deserve a lot of credit just image what a practice is before a real live concert you can do my job and I can't do your job love and appreciate you guys thanks you guys rock let's stop and honor this moment ! Joe

  • @r.msyiem
    @r.msyiem Рік тому +14

    Even the conductor gives her full energy playing ravel bolero.

  • @michaelalukas6059
    @michaelalukas6059 Рік тому +26

    Vielen Dank, endlich Mal eine Version, von jemanden und Gott sei Dank einer Frau, die das phänomenal hinkriegt Respekt!!❤

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  Рік тому +1

      Vielen Dank! 🥰

    • @lenakatya4457
      @lenakatya4457 3 місяці тому

      ua-cam.com/video/V7-2V0YnUZw/v-deo.htmlsi=IxgWgGz2ELZFxNHB
      Болеро Мариинский театр

  • @charlespuglisi479
    @charlespuglisi479 3 місяці тому +7

    At the end of this piece she is not just conducting the orchestra it's as if she's actrually drawing the music out of the orchestra. Fantastic performance

  • @user-wz6kp1lg9e
    @user-wz6kp1lg9e 3 місяці тому +15

    Just magnifique! A pleasure to listen and watch from beginning to end. ❤

  • @shop99er
    @shop99er Рік тому +45

    Superb performance by all the musicians!! The Conductor was a delight to watch as her mood changed with the tempo and volume, and the fluidity and grace of her movements.

  • @piannof
    @piannof 2 роки тому +10

    The drums have the most important part! Congratulations.

  • @elaineteut1249
    @elaineteut1249 8 місяців тому +6

    Faantaastic. It is one of the most sensual pieces of music ever written. Wonderful orchestra and conductor.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  8 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! 🤗

  • @miroslavtuma3992
    @miroslavtuma3992 Місяць тому +6

    Allodra de la Parra je prekrásna žena a perfektná hudobníčka s nesmiernym muzikálnym nadaním a v rukách má superkvalitný orchester.Je to perfektný zážitok.Ďakujem

  • @Hotsk
    @Hotsk Рік тому +8

    Maurice Ravel was a brilliant, forward-looking composer and one of the greatest orchestrators in the history of music. He composed so many outstanding works, yet the public only ever wants to hear one of them--again and again and again and again and again and again, and then again again.

  • @wmbaak
    @wmbaak 2 роки тому +104

    I'm overwhelmed! What a beautiful performance of this masterpiece.
    And what an orchestra and what a conductor! All of them are doing very well. Thank you.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  2 роки тому +9

      Our pleasure!
      We are happy that you like it.

    • @richardkirkham788
      @richardkirkham788 Рік тому +6

      Absolutely agree with your comments. A really very fine performance indeed !

  • @phillipmaasdorp9491
    @phillipmaasdorp9491 8 місяців тому +24

    I watched this piece numerous times. The passion and beauty of the conductor shines through all the time.

    • @user-hp6jo8od3n
      @user-hp6jo8od3n 8 місяців тому

      Нет перевода! А вы что, против моих высказываний?

    • @OldPannonian
      @OldPannonian 2 місяці тому

      @@user-hp6jo8od3n What? Too much cool-aid?

  • @ivanurbina2422
    @ivanurbina2422 Місяць тому +5

    Alondra de la Porra deserves great respect as a Maestro, for she conducts the music with so much harmony and feeling into it that even I, as an observer, can feel the music in my bones!

  • @kenimiller3896
    @kenimiller3896 Рік тому +161

    A mesmerizing performance, truly wonderful. Also, kudos to the recording engineers and sound people. This is one of the best recordings of an orchestra I've ever heard. Every instrument sounded fully alive, and you could hear the distinctive individual voice of each musician during their solo. Fantastic job.

    • @missionlinguistiquefrancop6356
      @missionlinguistiquefrancop6356 Рік тому +4

      Only Ravel is to be credited for that. Every thing is written in his scores with such clarity and detailed explanations that no proper interpretation differs from any other.
      As a matter of fact, the conductor is not even useful in this piece : the drummer does the job. Except for dynamics, of course.

    • @kenimiller3896
      @kenimiller3896 Рік тому +18

      ​ @Mission linguistique Francophone What you say may be true, but I was referencing the actual recording of the performance itself. Doesn't matter how good the interpretation is if it is recorded poorly. This sounds so good I thought it deserved mention.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  Рік тому +8

      Thanks for that!

    • @jupiterdelolimpo3487
      @jupiterdelolimpo3487 Рік тому +2

      @@WDRKlassik
      Gracias por esta grandiosa pieza.

    • @luisfernandoescobarfimbres8339
      @luisfernandoescobarfimbres8339 Рік тому +7

      @@kenimiller3896 completely agree with You, Im an audiophilia's interested and always looking for the perfection in the several recordings here in YT, always tray to ear with HD 1080p at least and this one, I do really find it with a better , if not the best one, Sound ...sorry my english, due its not my native language, it could be not good enough at all...Salute

  • @Number9-ICY847
    @Number9-ICY847 Рік тому +9

    Magnificent treatment of the one-of-a-kind “Bolero.” Nice to hear it played so expertly.

  • @danielaborn404
    @danielaborn404 9 місяців тому +7

    Ich habe den Bolero zum ersten Mal gehört beim Olympia-Sieg von Jane Torvill und Christopher Dean. Ein faszinierendes Stück. ❤

  • @pamelasmyth6800
    @pamelasmyth6800 Рік тому +78

    Oh, my. The absolute precision and perfection demonstrated here by each performer under the baton of Maestra de la Parra (hope I got that right) is beyond words to describe. Each solo was a grand performance all its own complemented by the orchestra. Then, the entire orchestra rose to define absolute enchantment. Thank you to the camera crew for letting us see each member shine so beautifully and for all who brought us this incredible performance. How fortunate are so many of us around the world to be able to behold such a glorious work of art.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  Рік тому +4

      Thanks a lot! We are happy that you enjoyed it so much. 😃

    • @ingemalinowsky7964
      @ingemalinowsky7964 Рік тому

      ❤😊

    • @adamanthony7465
      @adamanthony7465 Рік тому +1

      In agreement..I thank you for your thoughts.

    • @jeandeblaize4175
      @jeandeblaize4175 Рік тому

      "Glorieuse" , je ne crois pas mais fascinante, envoûtante, certainement.
      Le côté glorieux chez Ravel, on le trouve dans son orchestration des Tableaux d'une exposition de Moussorski : la Grande Porte de Kiev où là, pour être glorieux, c'est glorieux ! 😉

  • @lindsaygrose-harding1941
    @lindsaygrose-harding1941 Рік тому +29

    One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Beautifully played by the orchestra. I loved watching the conductor throughout the performance. She seemed to be loving her role. 🥰

  • @Annamaria-px7od
    @Annamaria-px7od 10 місяців тому +8

    Complimenti. Che video.... fantastico tutto... Orchestra riprese...esecutori....Il piu bel "BOLERO" grazie

  • @garykimmel3064
    @garykimmel3064 8 місяців тому +5

    Correction: This is mostly likely the very best rendition of Ravel's Bolero yet to hear.

  • @davidlc5634
    @davidlc5634 Рік тому +71

    Me impresionó la Sra. Directora Alondra De La Parra, gran dirección, gran orquesta, excelente edición con un sonido magnífico.
    Saludos

  • @franfriedman6471
    @franfriedman6471 2 роки тому +11

    Never truly appreciated BOLERO,until hearing/ seeing this! That drummer!!! The conductor!! Exhilirating!

  • @veritas41photo
    @veritas41photo Місяць тому +4

    My Grandmother, the real musician in my family, introduced me to this stunning piece when I was just a little kid (75 years ago). For this performance... Bravo indeed!

  • @robintraina217
    @robintraina217 3 місяці тому +8

    always nice to hear again, and again.

  • @urseldoran2991
    @urseldoran2991 10 місяців тому +13

    Cannot overspeak about my admiration for Alondra!! Brillant / talented and super capable!! Shall be up there with all the greats with time!!

  • @luizaw3061
    @luizaw3061 Рік тому +33

    Какой неописуемый восторг эйфория и гордость охватывает наверное любого кто слушает этот неповторимый шедевр равеля оркестр и прекрасная аллундра де лапаро как единое целое потрясающе звучит она как птица парит величественно и прекрасно

  • @johnulmer6715
    @johnulmer6715 Рік тому +52

    I'm not a big symphony buff, but it absolutely amazes me how all these individuals can come together to create something so beautiful and timeless. I believe bravo is the expression commonly used!!!

  • @claudiabuisson3026
    @claudiabuisson3026 7 місяців тому +6

    This is an absolute feast for the eyes, a symphony for the ears, food for the soul and a gift for the heart.
    Thank you for this exquisite experience where "separation" disappears and the orchestra flows in harmony and unity under the magnificent baton of Maestra de la Parra.

  • @henriquecarlos2349
    @henriquecarlos2349 6 місяців тому +16

    Impressionante. Bolero de Ravel SEMPRE Bolero de Ravel, em qualquer Lugar e em qualquer Tempo. Um belo clássico, para ninguém colocar defeito. Perfeito!!!?

  • @gabrielamihaila5470
    @gabrielamihaila5470 2 роки тому +16

    Foarte frumos!! Extrem de sensibila doamna Alonda de la Parra!! Mulțumesc!!

  • @progettomemoria867
    @progettomemoria867 Рік тому +14

    Rare control and harmony between orchestra and conductor in tempo keeping and gradual growth.
    Perfect phrasing of each Soloist and section, precise yet very personal. Great "primitive-tribal" energy. Captivating!

  • @CynaYoingco-yn3wh
    @CynaYoingco-yn3wh 8 місяців тому +4

    Bravo ❤beautiful…. Kudos to everyone especially the conductor…

  • @Wernerius100
    @Wernerius100 10 місяців тому +11

    Bolero, oh yes, I´ve listend to it at least more than a 1000 times. But this is an absolute fantastic new interpretation. The best for me is the clear and deep bass from about min. 10 on. Never heard this in this way before. Thanks for posting.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  10 місяців тому +2

      Our pleasure! We are happy that you like it.

  • @donnyafrica5996
    @donnyafrica5996 Рік тому +38

    Wow wow wow. This is the best rendition of Bolero I've heard thusfar. It has always been my favourite orchestral music. Hats off for the passionate way the conductor controls the orchestra 👏🏾👏🏾 Awesome job done ladies and gents. 💖💖

    • @Springy49
      @Springy49 10 місяців тому

      Grandios!!!!

  • @Allbbrz
    @Allbbrz 2 роки тому +9

    Love it ! I never met anyone who disliked this piece.

  • @RickTheClipper
    @RickTheClipper 2 місяці тому +4

    Alondra de la Parra is beyond belief! I heart this with Karajan and his substitutes. Best ever

  • @mrpual49
    @mrpual49 10 місяців тому +9

    She feels the music with every fiber of her being. It radiates from her to the orchestra. Incredible.

  • @intervencionterapeutica4820
    @intervencionterapeutica4820 Рік тому +157

    ¿Cómo es posible que una canción dure 15 minutos, sostenga el mismo ritmo constantemente y no aburra no un segundo? Es un in crescendo constante y no te cansa nunca

    • @elseeleuteriobrandao6485
      @elseeleuteriobrandao6485 Рік тому +5

      Genial!!!!!!

    • @Lama12339
      @Lama12339 Рік тому +7

      Ravel composed this music piece during a time he was suffering from severe memory loss hence this genius outcome

    • @the_jolly_bunny
      @the_jolly_bunny Рік тому +8

      Por eso mismo que es "in crescendo", la melodía no aburre

    • @stevenM8282
      @stevenM8282 Рік тому +6

      A Masterpiece. Exquisite Performance.

    • @soniasaito1828
      @soniasaito1828 Рік тому +5

      Great performance.she is great

  • @patcollins7208
    @patcollins7208 2 роки тому +10

    Wonderful Wonderbar ,I started school in 1950 in war torn Southern England. The only instruments my school had were the 'Triangle' and the ''Tamberine', by 1955 I had progressed to the 'Recorder', I'm still progressing and admire greatly these wonderful musicians, Big Thank You for all your wonderful music. Great Stuff! ...... Pat. COLLINS

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  2 роки тому +1

      Our pleasure!
      We are happy that you like it.

  • @sieglindedieckmann2225
    @sieglindedieckmann2225 10 місяців тому +28

    Das ist so wunderschōn❤man fűhlt jedes Instrument,bevor es ein gesamtes Orchester wird, so schōn❤

  • @malcolmdalrymple1779
    @malcolmdalrymple1779 2 роки тому +9

    Orchestra and conductor working together and enjoying themselves to produce an old favourite as if it were completely new. Fantastic.

  • @user-atonewith
    @user-atonewith Рік тому +9

    Does it get any better than this? A classic beauty! My heart doth rejoice! Thank you so much!

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  Рік тому

      Thank you for your compliment! 🥰