Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, First movement (Benjamin Zander, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra)
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Benjamin Zander, conductor
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
I. Allegro con brio
Recorded live in concert at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall in February, 2019
Two hundred years and still no one has written a better riff.
For sure Ludwig is the king of rock stars.
Smoke on the water >
My favorite composer since about age 8 or 9.
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" To play a wrong note is insignificant ; to play without passion is inexplicable "
---- Ludwig van Beethoven
Yes, of course. I was watching and i said: Play with passion in this video .
the ending is by far the greatest sound of music ever created
You are musician?
i dont know why i love this tempo so much.. it's like potrayed how symphony no.5 should be played.. Fiery, passionate, loud and energic.. really love it!
With a fury...brilliant interpretation!
Some would say con brio even
because he follows Beethoven's own metronome marks really closely.
It moved me to tears. This is how Beethoven would have wanted--fight with fate, never give up.
What if it isn't about fate - but a revolutionary theme. Gardiner very likely identified the correct inception here as being born from the revolutionary song "La Liberté!" for the famous motive. Beethoven himself told a fellow composer many years later that "If people knew what I put into my music, I would be behind bars."
To strive, to seek, to find but not to yield.....
The correct tempo and orchestral dynamics make this an absolutely amazing experience of what Beethoven intended his works to sound like. Modern interpretations certainly have their place in the cannon, but to my ear, nothing can compare to the vibrant, lively character that Zander brings to the piece in his pursuit of Beethoven's original vision. Bravo!!!
I completely agree. I feel like this is always played way too slow.
Agreed, plus he has that Furtwängler conducting look going for him.
I did see Maestro Benjamin at Carnegie with Beethoven 9Th
Truly amazing
Who says its correct and why do we have to believe them Are too frightened to live with uncertainty or is too easy to have some authority decide for us Sorry but there are places in the lst mvmt where the tempo must slow down a little anyone with good musical ears can hear them
@@williamsackelariou1860 well, Beethoven says they're correct, lol. These are his tempi! Who would know better what speed to play his music than Beethoven?
If you're saying you prefer a slower tempo, that's fine. Maybe your ears do like it better, but that doesn't mean that this isn't the tempo Beethoven always intended. For my money, I much prefer Beethoven's tempo for Beethoven's music vs. modern slow and dragging interpretations that neglect Beethoven's instructions for how to play his music.
My whole classes has to play this😭 (pray for us it’s to hard)
When I think of a conductor, this guy is exactly what I imagine them looking like. BTW the performance was also amazing.
Perfect. Maestro Zander is a man full of passion for life and it shows
My child hood dream was to get into the boston philharmonic, or be a great linguist, my dad scoffed at it so hard all my years it made me rethink my ambitions. I was always first chair without private lessons, and even in college i was second chair. i do admit i got my ass kicked by music theory. but music was always a calling, same with language. i still have th clarinet dad bought me, a Buffet B flapt clarinet, ive kept up until this day. maybe one day il see yall in the Boston Phil!
Don't ever quit! Do it for u! Do it for the passion that's in ur soul! If at all else Do it so u won't live in regret!!
Being able to see it performed, rather than just hearing a DVD, brings a whole different level to the piece. Thank you for the video.
I find it disturbing, hurting and immediately comforting and healing... It's great.!!
Now this is BEETHOVEN'S Fifth! This is the way he wrote it, and this is how it should be played!
Wonderful. The first 8 notes are perfect. Will never understand why they are played so slowly and non abruptly in other renditions. This whole recording is really ferocious and unrelenting, with almost percussive strings; and yet so incredibly tender at points - never more so than with the oboe, which manages to cry out without wilting and dragging the tempo down. Approaching perfection. Was hooked since hearing Ben Zander's junior Boston orchestra. Now I'm unable to listen to any other version than this..
this is THE interpretation of this piece. it's impossible to overstate how insanely effective Maestro Zander's musical decisions are here. and what an orchestra to be able to pull it off so well!
I must have listened to four or five dozen different performances of this first movement by now, but this felt like hearing it for the very first time. I did not think that could be possible. I'm in your debt, Maestro Zander.
Simply magical, beautiful, and impeccable concert!
I love symphonic music. It's the thing that soothes my soul.
Grateful to Zander for this effort to show us Beethoven's intentions as non-indulgent and impactful - cosmic.
Wish there were more people willing to combine rigorous scholarship, artistic concern and generous humanity in order to bring over all composers' intentions as dutifully and accessibly as possible.
I haven't heard it like this ever. Moving!
Have you heard his lecture where he explains his interpretation of it? ua-cam.com/video/L_bd1J98jNQ/v-deo.html
@@MartinHatchuel Yes I did. Thanks. I am a big fan of his take and outlook.
The best interpretation of Beethoven Nr 5 I heard so far🎉
The fact that this music was a created thought in the mind then notes scribbled down for such a master piece goes to show how we reversed in evolution
Simply put, truly a magnificent performance! Benjamin Zander did a wonderful job of bringing the very best out of each orchestra player. The kind of performance that keeps you on the edge of your seat with excitement!
I read all the comments and i have to agree with all. Music is not played only for 1, everyone has learned differently and has a different idea in mind. To the people that think it’s too fast, that’s only because Zander has a different idea. To the people that like this tempo, hopefully this is orchestra is glad you enjoyed it.
I don't know why I'm crying over this.
Me too! It’s beautiful ❤
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Outstanding....tells a different story than we usually hear....this has very strong dynamics...and passion.
This Overwhelming power transcends time , race , nation and space
Definitely this is to me, the best 5 symphony I 've ever heard.
I think Kleiber's version is top notch.
@@Straitsfan He added rest after 4th Note.......Zander didn't....
@@searchmeinyoutube Zander definitely more faithfully follows the score but personally I can't shake the feeling that 108 is too fast. Sure, playing at a faster tempo may add to the intensity and energy in some sections, but in just as many it just ends up conveying that "rushed" feeling (most notably in the slower, more sweeping section of the B theme).
Don't get me wrong, I'm not for the painfully slow renditions of this peice such as Bernstein's either, but I do personally think Kleiber's interpretation fits the score better--it's fast and energetic, but not to the point of feeling rushed.
Plus, Klieber is actually relatively quite faithful to Beethoven's score throughout, although not quite so much as Zander--his third movement, for example, uses the correct tempo taken in 4/4 time, just like Zander. Overall, I'd say Kleiber's interpretation is the perfect blend of faithfulness when important but also creative liberty and personal musicality when it works.
@@BenjaminAnderson21 Thanks a lot for the meaningful insights. I agree with you.
@@BenjaminAnderson21 (I think what Beethoven meant by 108 is actually 96 for slower sections.) 😅
Excellent for a gentleman who is already in his 80s.
Les symphonies de Ludwig van sont éternelles
From 4:42 to the end it's absolute bliss.. perfect .. thank you Zander
Excellent Orchestra for A Legend musician .Beethoven
The revolutionary.
Amazing that he wrote this for Judge Judy!
I have never had all that extreme emotions of joy when listening to this, I really hope one day I will e¿able to go to listen The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Youth Orchestra with Ben Zander, ONE DAY!!!!
A great version to always replay
Thank you very much for brilliant performance
Only a handful of people ever born will be remembered for something good they left us behind hundreds of years after they passed on, Beethoven will always be number 1 as far as I am concerned. Live on B.
This is sure master peace who has live so long! True magic!
I like the tempo very much. Thank you for sharing.
I balled my eyes out watching this! absolutely moved me. thank you so much
We were born to this world as we are in God's image let his mercy reign upon us today tomorrow and forever more.
Brilliant!
this song is perfect for any occasion
Thank you Ben! Would be nice to hear that kind of a performance in Amsterdam 😃
Beautiful.
Mr. Zander, magnificient.
The Masterpiece, of All Masterpieces.
A true master of Beethoven.
Beethoven brought the beauty of strong sounds to classical music. He used to press the keyboards so hard that the tension was getting bigger and bigger
Fabulous!!
Wonderful, thank you.
this is my school lockdown alarm,i finally found this masterpiece
idk but every time i here this piece, my eyes always get teary
V for victory!
Great performance ❤
Really like it.
I'll take the 5th over the 9th all day.the has the famous chorus I get it but from start to finish the 5th is the greatest piece of symphonic music ever written or played not even close!!!
Iam Tamilnadu Chennai..Tamil cinema music composer maestro Ilayaraja fan...but Beethoven symphony Is very good music I like it...
Splendid work of art and ❤
Nothing inspires courage and perseverance like Beethoven's 5th, 1st movement. Just point it in the right direction, not the direction this world is heading.
Please make this available on CD.
A master piece! 🥰
Now THAT"s allegro con brio!
I love the fast tempo!
Perfect!
The Tempo is perfect!
Nothing heavier! 🤘
its beutiful.
압도적 퍼포먼스!!~~^^♡♡
Magnificent
Enjoying.
Magnificent!
I love that tempo ❤
You are musician?
@@ForYou-ub6uc Yes! I'm a composer 🙂
The number of times I checked if the playback speed is set to 1.0x is uncanny
WOW😮😮😮😮
Superb
Now this is heavy metal
Tu mélanges la musique et le bruit...
I think you are being a silly sausage.
Majestic 🙂
My, my! You have quite the gyatt! -Beatooveeeeen
You even spelled his name wrong...
6:31 goosebumps
Bravo!!!!!!
Very nice
The tempo took me off guard. But I liked it.
“And now you are about to enter the court room with Judge Judith Sheindlin. The cases are real. The rulings are final. This is Judge Judy.”
Exelent
Great performance ❤ 5:37 5:37
Wow... So different then any of the 5th I've heard
Very fast but I am very enjoying this version.
Im glad a conductor was willing to do this song at the correct tempo im so sick of the slowed version of this magnificent piece
I had to check to see if I was not in 1.25x speed somehow. I like the tempo, even if a bit slower tempo toward the end would be good to emphasize more on the crescendo (like Dudamel's version).
Incredible... the way Ludwig intended it
The Boston Philharmonic is simply the best as Tina Turner used to say
Dramatic music!
The speed should be set up to 0,75. Otherwise, it's way too fast.
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I don't believe Beethoven wrote for Contrabassoon in this Symphony. Most people didn't include it in their works until later that century, or the next century.
It is a possibility to live into.
From 5:50 to 6:10 is the best part in my opinion
In listening to this my BP went up from 118/72/68 to 128/77/64(!) so, no, it's not as dangerous as you advertised. Kudos to the oboist.
Kudos!
At 2:43 the horn coming in sounded jarring…is it just me?
I can hear it too.
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I really like this tempo as allegro con brio, but it feels like Zander has to drag the orchestra along with him. At the beginning they even seem to have some trouble articulating the motif. 😳