This is my first time listening to Prokofiev symphony no 1 and I think this is officially my favourite. It's very light-hearted and uplifting. I wish Prokofiev composed it longer. 💛
Its sparkling, spritely character is what makes it so charming. Why toy with perfection? [So you don't think I'm advertising carbonated beverages, a sprite is a playful little fairy. Not a big, tedious or overwhelming being.]
It's a joy to see these videos of orchestral performances by the Frankfurt RSO. They are well recorded and the video production is excellent. Frankly, I find the critical remarks regarding the acoustics, the conducting, the spacing of the musicians, the tempi being too relaxed, etc., etc., to be churlish. Folks, a reminder: these videos are free. Hats off to the Frankfurt RSO for making them available. They are a welcome relief from the hardships caused by the COVID pandemic.
I agree, @allegro brio. Very generous of Frankfurt RSO for providing these. What is the concertmeister's name? I've heard of the maestra and the lead flautist, but I don't know the concertmeister's name. He's excellent, IMO (love his leadership on Shostakovich's 7th with Klaus Makela).
@@davidjared3402 The concertmaster's name is Ulrich Edelmann. www.hr-sinfonieorchester.de/orchester/musiker/orchestermitglieder/ulrich-edelmann,violine-100.html
(from Maryland) A very fine and illuminating performance. I can't be the only person who has appreciated being able to hear the winds (and even the tympani) so much better with the reduced orchestra size. Particularly given that Prokofiev was deliberately referring to the classical era, the reduced orchestral size is entirely appropriate.
No, you weren't the only person to notice that. I don't think I've ever heard the inner voices so clearly rendered as they were in this performance. Whether or not it was the "social distancing" or the musicality of the performers that helped create this clarity doesn't really matter. It was a joy to listen to.
Absolutely. Prokofiev's counterpoint is brilliant, and it's a joy to hear it so clearly from these talented musicians. I think the recording engineers deserve some credit too for the crystal clear quality of the sound, and well chosen video selection. Bravo, and thanks to all for this super video.
This is SO Perfect. I re-view & listen it, again and again. The camera work alone, grand enough .. 🎉. But the whole Thing . .. Sonic virtuosity, Best of Best of Frankfurt SO Personnel... 🎉🎉🎉. I'm an absolute devoted Shostakovich/Mahler fan 🪭 shamanic, but this is one of Sergei Prokofiev's special insights... ok.. a spectacular violin 🎻 concerto.. Pitor & Wulf.. Symphony Number 5.. . 😂🎉
I have been to a concert for a long since the pandemic. These from Frankfurt RSO are such a great fulfillment in the times of need! Thank you for the great perfromance and high quality recording.
This is Prokofiev's tribute to the classical composers of the 18th century. In fact the 4th movement is a perfect example of the structure known as 'sonata form' and was used as such by Bernstein back in the 60s in one of his wonderful children's music education programmes. I've never forgotten that!
The name really doesn't have any significance as far as duration is concerned - William Boyce wrote 8 'symphonies' most of which are less than 10 minutes long.
Lebhafte und wunderschöne Aufführung dieser pseudoklassischen doch perfekt komponierten Sinfonie mit gut harmonisierten und perfekt vereinigten Tönen aller Instrumente. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und fast himmlisch. Die geniale Dirigentin leitet das kompakte und ausgezeichnete Orchester im rhythmischen Tempo und mit perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Einfach wunderbar!
Oh me, fantastic. I love the music of Prokofiev and Shostakovich, I've even studied some of their piano music (to a point) and I love working on it no matter how frustrating the challenges may be. Lovely performance.
Eduardo Poblete de Chile, que belleza de sinfonía, un Prokofief que nos ilumina el pasado manteniendo la línea clásica, bella obra que la adoro, y se mantiene por mucho tiempo en la mente, ese segundo movimiento una belleza...gran directora Alondra....
The passion, emotion and contradictions of Russia captured perfectly here by Prokofiev and, of course, by Tchaikovsky in the 1812 overture. Beautifully performed here, with verve and dynamism
Have the sound directors thought about putting some kind of sound screens in the hall? It's sounds really like in a church acousticswise and doesn't help the music. Unless this is left like this on purpose.
This is a beautiful piece, and all gratitude to the orchestra, but as a note to the recording technicians: the stereo separation is *way* too strong. Both ears would be hearing the string section or clarinet in person, not one in the left ear, one in the right, with barely any crossover. It makes this very weird to listen to with headphones.
I love this piece. But with all performances I've watched so far there is always one thing that is wrong for me: the gaps between the movements are way too long. It is one piece of meat, not four schnitzels.
I think I prefer the way she conducts in this another video with Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. Alodra was amazing! Check this out: ua-cam.com/video/6JXmpU35n14/v-deo.html
This is my first time listening to Prokofiev symphony no 1 and I think this is officially my favourite. It's very light-hearted and uplifting. I wish Prokofiev composed it longer. 💛
Its sparkling, spritely character is what makes it so charming. Why toy with perfection? [So you don't think I'm advertising carbonated beverages, a sprite is a playful little fairy. Not a big, tedious or overwhelming being.]
Sehr kompetent dirigiert und eine junge Frau! Endlich…..
Tolle Orchester, fantastische symphonie …. Ein Genuss ….
It's a joy to see these videos of orchestral performances by the Frankfurt RSO. They are well recorded and the video production is excellent. Frankly, I find the critical remarks regarding the acoustics, the conducting, the spacing of the musicians, the tempi being too relaxed, etc., etc., to be churlish. Folks, a reminder: these videos are free. Hats off to the Frankfurt RSO for making them available. They are a welcome relief from the hardships caused by the COVID pandemic.
I agree, @allegro brio. Very generous of Frankfurt RSO for providing these. What is the concertmeister's name? I've heard of the maestra and the lead flautist, but I don't know the concertmeister's name. He's excellent, IMO (love his leadership on Shostakovich's 7th with Klaus Makela).
@@davidjared3402 The concertmaster's name is Ulrich Edelmann. www.hr-sinfonieorchester.de/orchester/musiker/orchestermitglieder/ulrich-edelmann,violine-100.html
@@jestemqiqi7647 Danke!
Alright taking a break from the character, I just wanna say that this was the most expressive conducing of Prokofiev and I love it!
Whole heartily agree!
They take slower tempos than many. I love the sense of orderliness and structure this engenders!
(from Maryland) A very fine and illuminating performance. I can't be the only person who has appreciated being able to hear the winds (and even the tympani) so much better with the reduced orchestra size. Particularly given that Prokofiev was deliberately referring to the classical era, the reduced orchestral size is entirely appropriate.
No, you weren't the only person to notice that. I don't think I've ever heard the inner voices so clearly rendered as they were in this performance. Whether or not it was the "social distancing" or the musicality of the performers that helped create this clarity doesn't really matter. It was a joy to listen to.
Absolutely. Prokofiev's counterpoint is brilliant, and it's a joy to hear it so clearly from these talented musicians. I think the recording engineers deserve some credit too for the crystal clear quality of the sound, and well chosen video selection. Bravo, and thanks to all for this super video.
Really great comment. Totally agree 👍💯
This is one of Prokofiev’s most elusive pieces and it needs to be performed more often 💯
Ich v VG zujkcä
Nonsense. It's widely popular & frequently played. Glad you like it.
This is my favorite classical music channel on UA-cam, thank you so much for keeping posting these wonderful perfomances! 😀
This was my first introduction to Prokofiev on vinyl (I'm old) and still is one of my favorite works of his.
I've always been a fan of this symphony, particularly the first movement. Thank you for posting this wonderful orchestral visual.
I remember her as conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra years ago? She was an absolute delight to watch !!!
what a fantastic performance ! so sparkling ! so vivacious ! bravo !
Orquesta maravillosa, talento mexicano bajo la batuta de la maestra De la Parra. Gracias por hacer ameno este confinamiento. Felicidades.
This is SO Perfect. I re-view & listen it, again and again. The camera work alone, grand enough .. 🎉. But the whole Thing . .. Sonic virtuosity, Best of Best of Frankfurt SO Personnel... 🎉🎉🎉. I'm an absolute devoted Shostakovich/Mahler fan 🪭 shamanic, but this is one of Sergei Prokofiev's special insights... ok.. a spectacular violin 🎻 concerto.. Pitor & Wulf..
Symphony Number 5.. . 😂🎉
...superb virtuosity...by all the orchestra members .their brilliance shines through!..they are playing better than their best.... congratulations!!
The last movement was the signature tune to the
Television series the flaxton
Boys
On itv on Sunday afternoons
Brings back happy childhood
Memories
I have been to a concert for a long since the pandemic. These from Frankfurt RSO are such a great fulfillment in the times of need! Thank you for the great perfromance and high quality recording.
0:08 Mvt 1
5:03 Mvt 2
9:32 Mvt 3
11:14 Mvt 4
Thx. And UP, boys, UP.
아 !
너무 좋아요
곡.연주자 뿐만아니라
지휘자 알론드라 데 라 파라
최고입니다. 고맙습니다
트롯신
Maravillosa interpretación de esta hermosa sinfonia.
Alondra brillante
Просто Божественно
Such exuberance - communicated so beautifully by Alondra de la Parra!
I LOVE her expressive conducting! Inspiring to players and audience! Lovely presentation by the orchestra!!!
Wunderschöne, schlichte und sehr elegante Einspielung - bravo
@@roodborstkalf9664 einfach? leicht? Sind sie besser?
@@marikomariko3992 : einfältig, natürlich
Superb! Bravi tutti 👏👏👏 Special kudos to Alondra. She’s a musical sorceress with her brilliant and inspiring conducting.
Alle gemeinsam und jeder für sich perfekt und heiter. Vielen Dank für diese herzerfrischende Aufnahme!
Love the 4th movement. Woodwinds and strings are calling each other like... yes, larks! :-)) I enjoyed every note.
Bellissima elettrizzante, comunicativa esecuzione. Eccellente Alondra de la Parra ! Sempre superlativa la #hr-Sinfonieorchester.
I was moved listening to an orchestre performance!
A real workout for flutes in the final movement (Clara Andrada de la Calle - principal) . Superb playing.
This is Prokofiev's tribute to the classical composers of the 18th century. In fact the 4th movement is a perfect example of the structure known as 'sonata form' and was used as such by Bernstein back in the 60s in one of his wonderful children's music education programmes. I've never forgotten that!
The slower tempo reminds me of Celibidache!! Lovely!
Yes!!!!! We hear every small detail, those which unfortunately get shredded if the ego of the conductors requires an unplayable, rushing tempo😂
wtf this is like sprint
@@Lilaliba88 like it is sadly in this case… not as much as by others… still way too fast
I never realised the Symphony was this short.
Yes, it must be the shortest symphony there is, among those by the great composers.
@@Milordvega early Symponies by Haydn and Mozart were that short too ;D
@@sascharosenbach9863 No wonder they composed up to 40 or more
The name really doesn't have any significance as far as duration is concerned - William Boyce wrote 8 'symphonies' most of which are less than 10 minutes long.
Lebhafte und wunderschöne Aufführung dieser pseudoklassischen doch perfekt komponierten Sinfonie mit gut harmonisierten und perfekt vereinigten Tönen aller Instrumente. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und fast himmlisch. Die geniale Dirigentin leitet das kompakte und ausgezeichnete Orchester im rhythmischen Tempo und mit perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Einfach wunderbar!
Einmalig, Ihre Kommentare! Echt!
Como siempre gracias a los musicos , ls condutora y a la radio de frankfort
Oh me, fantastic. I love the music of Prokofiev and Shostakovich, I've even studied some of their piano music (to a point) and I love working on it no matter how frustrating the challenges may be. Lovely performance.
Always a highlight in covid times
the one and only Frankfurt RSO!
Thank you very much, hr-simfonieorchester!! Beautiful!!
Great conductor!!
I. Allegro 0:08
II. Larghetto 5:03
III. Gavotta. Non troppo allegro 9:32
IV. Finale. Molto vivace 11:14
A nice performance, greatly appreciated. Greetings from the UK
Eduardo Poblete de Chile, que belleza de sinfonía, un Prokofief que nos ilumina el pasado manteniendo la línea clásica, bella obra que la adoro, y se mantiene por mucho tiempo en la mente, ese segundo movimiento una belleza...gran directora Alondra....
! curiosa ! Han oido "una alondra cantando en un parral" ? beatyful!(you heard a lark(ALONDRA) singing in a vine( PARRAL) ?... beautiful!
Fantastique Alondra !!!!!!!
Спасибо 👏👏 потрясающе
Maestra Alondra , Bravo Frankfurt!
Fantastic. The Dirigent is amazing.
Carlos, desde Oporto. Magnífica versión de la divertida sinfonía de Prokofiev. Felicidades, Alondra!.
Thank you FRSO. That takes care of tomorrow's ear worm.
The passion, emotion and contradictions of Russia captured perfectly here by Prokofiev and, of course, by Tchaikovsky in the 1812 overture. Beautifully performed here, with verve and dynamism
Eine kulturelle Wiederbelebung allen Untergangsprognosen zum Trotz!
Excelente selección para escuchar, gracias.
YES! A female conductor! she has a great energy flow too!
And she is Mexican 🇲🇽🌮
Such a Gorgeous performance and yet the sound of an empty concert hall, sigh. Damn you COVID. I’m here thanks to #YearofWonder, #clemencybh.
Thanks amazibg
Gorgeous performance. Bravo and thanks.
reminds me of Celibidache's version with Munich Philharmonic
Superbe!
nice : } I like it!
Simplemente maravilloso...¡¡ Gracias por regalarnos tanto arte y magia. Bravo...¡¡
GREAT
Well I think this was great and ended the season on a high alright!!
Thank you
Great conductor and very nice interpretation!!!
❤❤❤❤❤
Bravo Alondra Como sempre admirável.
Bravo!!!
Une symphonie moins rapide que sous d'autres baguettes mais tellement plus voluptueuse !!! Un vrai bonheur et Clara l'"enchanteresse" en bonus …
Mais pourquoi donc tout le monde est amoureux de Clara (moi compris)???
@@philthefox1948
Excellente question.
Certainement pour ce petit plus que l'on appelle la grâce.
Tous les amoureux de Clara sont les bienvenus.
❤️
Excellent really great with small ensemble
Looks like lots of subs.... COVID is hard for orchestras... All the best to Frankfurt!!
Wonderful conductor!
Спасибо! Браво!
Fantástico!
Have the sound directors thought about putting some kind of sound screens in the hall? It's sounds really like in a church acousticswise and doesn't help the music. Unless this is left like this on purpose.
🤩🙏🏻
Clara 🤗🤩🥰
Muito lindo!!
Excelente versión!!!
Quelle grâce ...
Zeyr schoyn. A dank!
Excelente!!! BRAVO!!!
LINDO MUITO LINDO
PARABÉNS 👋👋👋
普羅高菲夫1917年作品「古典」交響曲沿襲巴洛克時期曲式旋律反復堆疊不以弦樂器反以管樂器呈現旋律如同在空曠的草原跳舞
Gostei do Finalle!!!
This is a beautiful piece, and all gratitude to the orchestra, but as a note to the recording technicians: the stereo separation is *way* too strong. Both ears would be hearing the string section or clarinet in person, not one in the left ear, one in the right, with barely any crossover. It makes this very weird to listen to with headphones.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🇲🇽♥️🎼🎶🎵
I love this piece. But with all performances I've watched so far there is always one thing that is wrong for me: the gaps between the movements are way too long. It is one piece of meat, not four schnitzels.
For the sound quality this "corona orchestra setup" maybe quite ok - more air between the performers.
¡Bravo!
Ótimo.
Die Floete ist einmahlig
I think I prefer the way she conducts in this another video with Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. Alodra was amazing! Check this out: ua-cam.com/video/6JXmpU35n14/v-deo.html
A little too relaxed. You can hear them almost run out of steam at the ends of some phrases. The last movement saves it, however.
It is a very average orchestra with a very (sadly) average conductor, having taken her place for political and social reasons!
@@hanswurst5426 yawn, spare us your bullshit assertions, loser.
@@hanswurst5426 Still, always love butt-hurt incels spouting misogynist BS.
Marcus Hicks
Very intellectual comment indeed!
Marcus Hicks
I would have understood your epileptic fit in one single comment, too! No need to show your rage that viciously 😂
The 2nd part reminds me of Mozart, 's 39th symphony, right?
0:55
4:09
Magnífica,Sta Alondra,pero me gustaría un ritmo más vivo.
10:22
Bei mir zindt ihr schoyn
É a maestrina Alondra ?