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Leonard Bernstein performs Beethoven's Ode to Joy
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- Опубліковано 10 кві 2007
- Leonard Bernstein with the Vienna Philharmonic performs Beethoven's Ode to Joy. Notice how dramatic his conducting is; it's pretty funny. Because of UA-cam limitations, I split this piece up into 3 sections. This is Part 1/3. I highly recommend sticking around for the famous choral reprise of the first verse in Part 2/3 and the incredible prestissimo finale in Part 3/3.
Soloists are Gwyneth Jones, Shirley Verrett, Placido Domingo, and Martti Talvela.
This first video clip is divided into the following sections:
0:00-3:36 Bernstein's introduction
1:27-2:15 The Ode to Joy played solemnly by Cello and Contrabass
2:15-3:04 A lighter, sweeter variation now including Viola and Bassoon
3:04-3:51 Larger, more expressive second variation with addition of 1st and 2nd Violins
3:52-4:38 Triumphant and majestic third variation utilizing entire orchestra. Instruments added: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, contrabassoon, cornet, trombone, and timpani
4:39-5:31 Dizzying flight of passion including the brief introduction of a blithe tune that is almost immediately interrupted by a thunderous cadence
5:33-6:30 The bass introduces the chorus to the audience
6:30-9:17 The Ode to Joy theme is now replayed with the significant inclusion of the chorus singing Schiller's poem.
German words and English translation:
Baritone Solo:
O Freunde, nicht diese Töne!
Oh friends, not these sounds!
Sondern lasst uns angenehmere
Rather let us sing more
anstimmen und freudenvollere.
pleasant ones, and more full of joy.
Choral Bass join in:
Freude! Freude!
Joy! Joy!
Baritone Solo:
Freude, schöner Götterfunken
Joy, beautueous spark of divinity,
Tochter aus Elysium,
Daughter of Elysium
Wir betreten feuertrunken,
We enter drunk with fire
Himmlische, dein Heiligtum!
Heavenly One, your sanctuary!
Deine Zauber binden wieder
Thy magic power reunites,
Was die Mode streng geteilt;
All that custom has strictly divided
Alle menschen werden Brüder,
All men become brothers
Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt.
Where your gentle wing abides.
Chorus sans Soprano:
Deine Zauber binden wieder
Thy magic power reunites,
Was die Mode streng geteilt;
All that custom has strictly divided
Alle menschen werden Brüder,
All men become brothers
Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt.
Where your gentle wing abides.
Solo Alto, Tenor, and Baritone sans Soprano:
Wem der grosse Wurf gelungen,
Whoever has been so fortunate,
Eines Freundes Freund zu sein;
To be the friend of a friend
Solo Soprano enters, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone continue:
Wer ein holdes Weib errungen,
He who has obtained a dear wife,
Mische seinen Jubel ein!
Add his jubilation!
Ja, wer auch nur eine Seele
Yes, whoever also one soul
Sein nennt auf dem Erdenrund!
Can call his own in the earthly round!
Und wer's nie gekonnt, der stehle
And who never could, he should steal
Weinend sich aus diesem Bund!
Weeping from this fellowship!
All Chorus responds (Bass one beat ahead):
Ja, wer auch nur eine Seele
Yes, whoever also one soul
Sein nennt auf dem Erdenrund!
Can call his own in the earthly round!
Und wer's nie gekonnt, der stehle
And who never could, he should steal
Weinend sich aus diesem Bund!
Weeping from this fellowship!
Tenor and Baritone:
Freude trinken alle Wesen
All beings drink joy
An den Brüsten der Natur;
At the breasts of Nature;
Alto enters:
Alle Guten, alle Bösen
All things good, all things evil
Folgen ihrer Rosenspur.
Follow her rosy trail.
Soprano enters:
Küsse gab sie uns und Reben,
Kisses gave she us and wine,
Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod;
A friend, proven even in death;
Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben,
Ecstasy is granted even to the worm
Und der Cherub steht vor Gott.
And the cherub stands before God
All Chorus responds:
Küsse gab sie uns und Reben,
Kisses gave she us and wine,
Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod;
A friend, proven even in death;
Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben,
Ecstasy is granted even to the worm
Und der Cherub steht vor Gott.
And the cherub stands before God
Und der Cherub steht vor Gott.
And the cherub stands before God
(Alto a beat ahead) steht vor Gott.
vor Gott.
vor Gott.
I love how 90% of the comments are those of us who have to watch this for Good Life
I've finally figured it out. To get the Good life, you must not be enrolled in the Good life.
the ninth is like "celebrating the birth of music itself". i like those words. to me this symphony is the greatest music known to me. it gives me a feeling that no other symphony has given me.
it's so beautiful no matter how many times i listen to it. i am amazed at how Bee can write such beautiful music. this is Bee's gift to the world. i love my Bee.
It would’ve been a blessing to have had him as a music teacher even for just a semester. The things I know I would’ve learned....... this man was epic. RIP
the most amazing thing is that Bethoven was deaf by the time he wrote this- he jsut imagined what each note would sound like in his head because he knew music so well. He never got to hear his own masterpiece-Beethoven truly was a genius
Two great spirits meeting- Beethoven and Bernstein
This is the Good Life?
How can somebody write down ALL this divine masterpiece being deaf? Some things can't be explained by scientific reasoning or pure reason behind it. I wouldnt call this "the work of a genius", that would be too simple and unfair for someone like Beethoven. There is no words to describe this. I guess being human, is divine after all. Bravo forever Maestro!
My favorite version! I listened to this version like 1 million times when I was young. Took me 1 hour to find it. Im glad I did
As a child growing up in the 50's and 60's on a farm in Michigan, we always watched Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic. This video brought back such great memories of my mother and her appreciation of music and education.
I haven't listened to Ode to Joy for a while. This rendition is so beautiful not just the orchestra but the amazing vocal. I will listen to it more often.
Leonard Bernstein explained Beethoven's music and this piece in particular BEAUTIFULLY. This man continues to inspire musicians around the world 22 years after his death, which is amazing.
I can listen to 3:37-4:39 over, and over, and over again....I simply CANNOT get enough of it, it's become my drug. That 1 minute of music alters my mood and my outlook on life in so many positive ways. Praise the Lord for giving us a man who glorified His Holiness through such beautiful sounds. This isn't religious music, but you know what they say, "Music is prayer without words" Amen. I truly weep for those who never had the chance to hear the music from the Orchestra of God's Angels.
03:52...the biggest and more sublime moment of the history of music...
What a rare treasure!
An outstanding conductor,
speaking about
an outstanding composer!
My utter respect and admiration to both of them!!!
I listened to Bernstein's comments, & I felt he was speaking in the spirit of Ode To Joy. I have never felt so moved recently.
i met leonard bernstein in1971 when i played at lincolon center and played elegy for mippy one atmy senior recital in1973 when i livbed in vienna i woke up listening a100 piece orchestra and a choir bigger than than that doing this last movement of this one of the greatest pieces of music evmusic ever . it almost and almost did dull our performance with the vienna choir boys that at the hoffburg butthey were incredible
The message its so clear, Universal music that moves over languages, countries, its a great message for the beginning of the World Cup, the human freedom and thought...I'm inspiried to have this vital energy....millions embracing...a spirit of God...thanks Beethoven's Ode to Joy!...hope, future and Inmortality may continue...celebrate the birthday of Music itself!
Bernstein was not only one of the greatest conductors ever to live. He was incredibly intelligent and the closest to what I'd call a "perfect speaker" I've ever seen. That is, he says super insightful things off the top of his head, perfectly worded and in an interesting manner. His speech also has a great musicality and rhythm to it. Amazing!
Wow! Such a beautiful piece! A vision from heaven. I felt tears sting my eyes as I listened to how passionately Bernstein spoke about this Symphony. It's a gift from God through Beethoven.
If there is a better classical music piece than Ode to Joy I don't want to hear it,I'm perfectly happy with this.
Omg... I just cried for like a half an hour... how PERCEFT, how lovely... too perfect, really... no words are sufficient to describe what I fell now, excellent music, maximum respect!!!
It flows so wonderfully. It's like the music and the lyrics were meant for each other. Nothing short of heavenly. The line "alle menschen werden Brüder" is inspiring!
Thank you so much for uploading this.Wow he was a good looking guy Leonard and so eloquent and had such sensitivity and emotional intelligence and a big heart.May he rest peacefully with Beethoven and his family and Our Creator
Für mich war er der größte der Dirigenten. Keine Show wie bei manchen, alles echt. Ein wunderbarer Lehrer, ein super Komponist und so ein netter Mensch. Wir hatten so oft mit ihm gearbeitet.
A truly inspiring speech by L.Bernstein
Yes! This work of musical composition speaks to the soul with so much power. It speaks emotion and feeling with more power than words alone could ever express. Beethoven's 9th was the first thing I ever bought in CD format. It is timeless. It causes my soul to soar. As a writer, my dream would be to compose the literary equivalent of Beethoven's 9th! I don't think it is possible, but it is a worthy thing to aspire to.
Ah, Bernstein. The world mourns without you. You have expressed what I feel for music wonderfully.
Indeed on of the most amazing things humankind has ever done. A symphony that celebrates itself the birthday of music. Music that go beyond words and concepts and touch the deepest corner of the soul, to come to the surface of reality with the most noble and honorable virtues that mankind has within...
Bernstein has a way of speaking that's on a deeper scale which people can usually feel, but can't put into words. Now that's talent.
No matter what, even in the darkest time, this puts a smile on my face.
He speaks about Beethoven and his music so beautifully! I do like Beethoven & I do respect him. The nineth symphony is one of my favorite pieces.
The text of this is so wonderful...
But not only the text but also the music.
i couldnt have described Beethoven's music any better. Fantastic!
I agree!
His music touches me to core...
this symphony is the best symphony ever written
beethoven is a legend, really i mean how many people can compse a symphony when they cant even hear it, beethvoen could because he is the best
the shame is that people are now listening to all this rap and other music when they are missing out on music like this
this is what beethoven dedicated his life to(music) and a lot of people dont even know his music
this symphony was so beauttiful but the shame is that beethoven never even got to here it
Thank you Maestro! I met you in person and knew your work as 12 years old boy in Poland. It happened in 1962. Thank You!
a certain person once said THIS was humanity's greatest work. i'm inclined to believe them.
I find this utterly captivating and sublime just a few days before Christmas. Encore!
This is perfect and I will never tire of it
I get goosebumps every time I hear the Baritone sing Freude! Freude! and the Choral Bass answer Freude! Freude! (6:27)!! Even in the full heat of summer, this part never fails! Danke schoen!
I loved the wisdom of Bernstein as he delves deep into Beethoven, and gives us great reason to celebrate with an Ode to Joy as we also celebrate Freedom Day.
This may be the greatest piece of music ever written.
Fantastic!!
Oh I believe that he heard the music in his heart and in his mind and knew exactly how it sounded. I find Beethoven's biography and music to be the most inspiring story of all. So much passion, pain and love...such a genius. He is my hero
wonderfull... great insights into the maestro of all maestros, the imortal Beethoven...
Thee Greatest piece of Music evvvvver written, or that evvver willlll be written. Period.
Thank you for loving music enough to share it with us.
wow wow wow!! Outstanding performance
I started to play the guitar six months ago and today my guitar teacher has decided to show me beethoven and bach to expand my knowledge beyond power chords and pentatonic, 168 bpm solos. thiought it would be crap and boring but after playing along to this I found it very enjoyable. An absolute masterpiece, 5/5.
That was, as much as conducting, his stock in trade. An educator. He enthused aspiring players who either made it all the way to symphonies or virtuoso status, or failed and still kept on enjoyment-playing...or a were a third group...music enthusiasts and ticket and record buyers who pay the freight for the whole thing. Viva Maestro Mensch Bernstein !!
Tom in Utica
This music is the direct manifestation of the Cosmic Will.
Through this music and other great classical music I experience the truth of existence.
tears in my eyes... wonderful...
The most famous peice of music in history. Past or Future. Nothing will last like Ode to joy.
Stunning! TY ernestalba for this awesome posting
Lenny has by far the coolest, most commanding voice. What I'd give to hear him narrate other things; books, news, movie trailers, etc.
god I love hearing him talk, he's so passionate, and he gets it, and he explains it so us who don't see the music through his accomplished eyes, so we can understand it....
a masterpiece not only of german culture ... the lyric and the music of this is a masterpiece of hole mankind!
This is so pure energy and joy for pure humanity and love
I saw Ode to Joy performed live over the weekend - absolutely amazing.
the greatest Symphony I ever heard...
We're playing this song for my orchestra concert which is the day after tomorrow! YAY!
It's almost like celebrating the birthday of music itself!
This guy knows how to appreciate greatness!
hey ernestalba, nice to see that someone is interestet in the best composor ever. exspecially the 9th symphony. it is the best piece of music the world has got.
yes it has been said many times...but one can't help to say it again, because this statement is SO TRUE!
greetings from Canada
Beethoven arrived in Vienna around the age of 18 and met Mozart. He actually performed for Mozart and is said to have had lessons from him. Mozart died about five years later in 1791. The 9th was revolutionary because it was the first time chorus was included with an orchestra. Beethoven also introduced the four part symphony form which is still the standard in the modern period. And the 9th is generally considered early Romantic, not Classical, for those who know anything about musical periods.
WOW, Bernstein is incredibly articulate and profound, for a musician to translate his feeling about music so well into language, really inspiring. Much more inspiring than the question of how much or how little he reminds you of Carl Segan, though I guess Carl Segan shared that ability to put the joy and wonder of experience and discovery into words.
A sheer transport of delight! Ken
You said it so perfectly...and in this economic turmoil it is soooooooooo fitting.
from Las Vegas, Nevada
I love the fact that the "Raising Arizona" theme is in tune to this piece of awsome work.
i can't help remembering this song~ its so nice~
Undoubtedly one of the greatest songs ever written. Or greatest thing ever made in general.
Beethoven and Bernstein. Sublime.
You millions, I embrace you. This kiss is for all the world!
Leni with the big stars of the time, Dame Gwyneth Jones, Shirley Verrett, Placido Domingo, and Martti Talvela. What a great performance!
Yes! Beethoven's greatest piece ever! And I've managed to find a great video of it [wipes tear from eye] Tis truly an Ode to Joy!
ode to joy makes me think of the things people are capable of... it reminds me of all the things humankind has achieved and has yet to achieve.
THIS song makes my soul feel free with hope and joy!
This piece sends shivers to the very core of my gutts...
5.30, I have no words to express what I feel when I listen to such words with such wonderful music. Thanks, Beethoven, what a genuis!
A very captivating speaker introducing a very nice peuice thank for both. bill
It's a joy to embrace pure music and to absorb it into your brain, that and nothing else. Just to have consciousness but no physical body, only awareness by the mind of itself.
I completely agree, Jazz. The singing also adds another, important and gorgeous layer to the music. :)
powerful music and just simply beautiful
There's a reason this was chosen as the European Union's Anthem.
This piece truly speaks of the joy of life.
And just think: Beethoven had gone completely deaf by the time he started working on his ninth Symphony. Goes to show the man's unparalleled musical genius.
I can't understand a word of the lyrics, but this music makes my soul ache every time I watch it.
wonderful, wonderful!! Thankyou for putting the lyrics and the walkthrough the whole thing, really enjoyed listening and reading, and actually knowing exactly what it meant.
omfg love the first solist !!!!!!!
one could listen to this song and forget anything. This is the pinnacle of western soceity...no of all mankind. Let us not forget the tragedy of Ludwig von beethoven, the man who toiled in his music, even though he knew he was going deaf. He has secured his place as an immortal of all time.
God, I love this guy. He lifts the spirit.
great piece..i listened to it in my music class and LOVED IT!!!
This is best of the best!
Real masterpiece!
The only other person who I've heard talk like that was Carl Sagan who, like Bernstein, seemed to be able to convey his wonder and appreciation of things to others in a way that moves people to greatness.
My favorite version...
True, I have never heard such voice
My Dad had to force me to watch the Bernsteins young peoples concerts on TV when I was very young....Thanks Dad !!..for evverything
5 mins in when he grabs the baton in both hands . . priceless!!
DBZfan369....you couldn't have said it any better! amen to that. this is real music created by someone with true, raw, and outstanding talent. rest in peace Ludwig Van Beethoven. as the wise Leonard Bernstein himself said...Beethoven gave this world such a precious of a gift by sharing his talent with us. as horrible as his life was, he wanted everyone to be happy and become brothers. what an amazing talent, with amazing intentions. WE LOVE YOU BEETHOVEN! YOUR MUSIC WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
"It's almost like celebrating the birthday of music itself." Very accurately said!
I love this song!
Oh friend, I love these plesant and joyful sounds.
Your music is wonderful.
Thank you for sharing it. I especially enjoyed the translationand info.