I. Adagio - Allegro con spirito 00:00 - 08:59 II. Andante più tosto allegretto 9:00 - 18:54 III. Menuetto 18:56 - 24:29 IV. Finale: Allegro con spirito 24:31 - 29:53
Pierre Boulez dans haydn est un "couplage" que l'on n'attendait pas. mais finalement ii n'est pas déraisonnable. Le regard perçant analytique de Pierre Boulez est bien fait pour s’adapter au langage de Haydn,souvent ascétique pour mettre en valeur les structures de ses oeuvres. Bien entendu, c'est un chef d'oeuvre d'interprétation. Boulez sait en particulier modeler à l'extrême les thème haydniens et, bien entendu, mettre en valeur la structure.
Amazing to think that Haydn was an old man when he wrote this work (a very old man for the C18), and yet this work has all the daring, inventiveness and imagination of a young person, setting out to break new ground. Such extraordinary sounds, which still sound contemporary today (from the very first notes on the timpani). What craftsmanship and wealth of ideas!
My reference performances of the "London" Symphonies are Colin Davis's. That's not to take anything from Boulez. I do find his tempo in the 2nd movement to be a bit brisk.
With clarity, balance and lightness of touch like this from a large, modern symphony orchestra, who needs authentic instrument performances ? Apart from a slightly ponderous Minuet, I find the tempi ideal. I just question why he had to put in a rall. leading up to the pause at the end of bar 156 of the second movement (and why everyone seems to make the descending semiquaver thirds in woodwind two bars later staccato - my score indicates legato). He could have allowed the timpanist more of a dominant 'role' in its two solo spots, but we'll never know Haydn's intention. Definitely one of the truest performances of one of my top dozen Classical symphonies. Thanks, UA-cam, and laserpblanca.
Pierre Boulez è un direttore immenso, grandissimo. Se si vuole, ha un repertorio non vastissimo, legittimamente condizionato in questo dall'essere anche un grande compositore d'avanguardia, ma dove tocca è rarissimo che non esca oro puro.
... listen also to the tragical and excentric version of Martinon with the Chicago Symphony - the work seems fare another composition ... a very great reading, too
Although Haydn always seems to play a secondary role to Mozart, IMO his symphonies nos. 103 and 104 are the pinnacle of the so called "classical" period - Mozart never wrote any instrumental music that surpasses theses. Love the modern instruments so much richer and fuller sound than the scrawny "period" bands.
Oleg A. The best advice is not even to try to say who is ‘better’; just do what the two composers did themselves - appreciate each other. Comparing composers of this stature is as pointless as debating which is the best colour between red and blue.
I. Adagio - Allegro con spirito 00:00 - 08:59
II. Andante più tosto allegretto 9:00 - 18:54
III. Menuetto 18:56 - 24:29
IV. Finale: Allegro con spirito 24:31 - 29:53
It's great hearing Boulez outside his usual repertoire.
Boulez was as great director as composer. His Haydn versions and his Gurre Lieder version are unbelieveable, genial.
Pierre Boulez dans haydn est un "couplage" que l'on n'attendait pas. mais finalement ii n'est pas déraisonnable. Le regard perçant analytique de Pierre Boulez est bien fait pour s’adapter au langage de Haydn,souvent ascétique pour mettre en valeur les structures de ses oeuvres. Bien entendu, c'est un chef d'oeuvre d'interprétation. Boulez sait en particulier modeler à l'extrême les thème haydniens et, bien entendu, mettre en valeur la structure.
Amazing to think that Haydn was an old man when he wrote this work (a very old man for the C18), and yet this work has all the daring, inventiveness and imagination of a young person, setting out to break new ground. Such extraordinary sounds, which still sound contemporary today (from the very first notes on the timpani). What craftsmanship and wealth of ideas!
... and great maturity.-
Excellent comment, Paul.
I absolutely agree with you my dear! GREAT Haydn! Really extraordinary sounds!
Drumroll solo suppressed in a symphony which surname is Drumroll ? It"s all Boulez.
He's not the only conductor to have it begin quietly.
@@dion1949 True, but it's much more attention-getting if the drum roll starts forte with a long diminuendo - probably what Haydn wanted.
La'stima que el Maestro Boulez se fue',sin dejarnos alguna otra grabacio'n de las Sinfs. de Haydn.-
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this symphony is so beautiful!!! Haydn is genius!!!
Toute l’invention de Haydn magnifiquement respectée et mis en lumière par un grand Boulez.
lav chashak uni arshaky
1:28 points to Wagner.
Хорошее исполнение: все очень хорошо с динамикой, и за счет этого музыка живая, интересная и часто непредсказуемая. Спасибо!
Grande,excelente interpretacio'n.Haydn y P.Boulez!!!!!!!.-
Boulez was famous for the pluperfect intonation he insisted upon and it stands out even in easier music like this.
Esta interpretacio'n del I mov,es insuperable.Potente sonido,dramatica y misteriosa.Genios,Orquesta,Director y Compositor!!.-
My reference performances of the "London" Symphonies are Colin Davis's. That's not to take anything from Boulez. I do find his tempo in the 2nd movement to be a bit brisk.
With clarity, balance and lightness of touch like this from a large, modern symphony orchestra, who needs authentic instrument performances ? Apart from a slightly ponderous Minuet, I find the tempi ideal. I just question why he had to put in a rall. leading up to the pause at the end of bar 156 of the second movement (and why everyone seems to make the descending semiquaver thirds in woodwind two bars later staccato - my score indicates legato). He could have allowed the timpanist more of a dominant 'role' in its two solo spots, but we'll never know Haydn's intention.
Definitely one of the truest performances of one of my top dozen Classical symphonies. Thanks, UA-cam, and laserpblanca.
Healthy music. Sane. Perfect for a summer's day.
Haydn is the composer I always turn to when I need my spirits raised and my connection to the sane and the rational restored.
Pierre Boulez è un direttore immenso, grandissimo. Se si vuole, ha un repertorio non vastissimo, legittimamente condizionato in questo dall'essere anche un grande compositore d'avanguardia, ma dove tocca è rarissimo che non esca oro puro.
renato45222 Boulez displays his Midas touch here, turning Haydn's music into gold.
It was already gold.
Fair enough.
Thank God B didn't do much Haydn and Mozart.
Creo,que es una de las mejores,por no decir la mejor interpretacio'n.Maestro Boulez,bravo!!!!!!.-
Wow, I had no idea Boulez had delved this far back in the repertoire! Thanks for posting!
... listen also to the tragical and excentric version of Martinon with the Chicago Symphony - the work seems fare another composition ... a very great reading, too
13:45
SUPERBE A quand un enregistrement sur CD
La entrada en el primer allegro 2:08 es dudosa. Impropia de Boulez, como la misma obra.
Cuando dirijas la Orq. de Chicago, de Berlin, de Viena,avisanos y compramos entradas para escucharte.'
Con vino tinto y unos buenos ravioles,digo: Gran Interpretacio'n,herencia que nos deja el Maestro P.Boulerz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.-
Although Haydn always seems to play a secondary role to Mozart, IMO his symphonies nos. 103 and 104 are the pinnacle of the so called "classical" period - Mozart never wrote any instrumental music that surpasses theses. Love the modern instruments so much richer and fuller sound than the scrawny "period" bands.
I can't agree with you on this.
Mozart's final 3 symphonies can be said the same too, ie. unsurpassed, esp. the stunning finale of the #41.
Haydn and Mozart are great each in their own way. It's hard to say who was "better" imo.
Oleg A.
The best advice is not even to try to say who is ‘better’; just do what the two composers did themselves - appreciate each other.
Comparing composers of this stature is as pointless as debating which is the best colour between red and blue.
...especially the Second movement!..
Bravo Maître, c'est de loin ce que j'ai entendu de mieux.
No me canso de escucharla,disfrutarla y entenderla!!.-
Brings the best in musicpracticisians above. Great solo of the leader in the second movement
This symphony is really wonderful.
In particular, the finale is divine!!
2:09
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magnifique...
音構造が透き通って見える美演ですね。ブーレーズらしいです。
he has a dilection for the Haydn's symphonies and Haendel "fireworks" too!!
Me atrevo,a decir,que esta interpretacion de P.Boulez,descubre a esta sinfonia,como la mas grande,dramatica y completa ,de las Sinfonias de Haydn!.-
11:03 surprise
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