Ligeti: Mysteries of the Macabre / Hannigan · Rattle · Berliner Philharmoniker

György Ligeti: Mysteries of the Macabre (version for coloratura soprano and orchestra) / Barbara Hannigan, soprano · Sir Simon Rattle, conductor · Berliner Philharmoniker / Recorded at the Berlin Philharmonie, 4 February 2010
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[darnfirefingers]

Oh my gosh. I always love being shaken by ideas of these great composers. It's so refreshing that the usually uptight concerts (which I patronize) can be so liberating...

[JJBRMusic]

"DO NOT SMILE. THIS IS THE PHILHARMONIE." I died laughing, This was fantastic.

[gliu]

When he said do not smile I could not help BUT smile

[kwabzycomposer]

ALBRECHT! I HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF IT! That was great 🤣👌

[anyamaltsberger]

That cellist behind her shoulder in the beginning is the best part.

[richardrittelmann]

pure genius the music and Barbara and Simon

[NJKmpg]

Are these different performances? At 1:45 the concertmaster wears glasses. and a seconde later, right in the pizzicato, he has no more glasses on!

[atomicmrpelly]

Love it, brilliant video! 1:24 is just pure gold! That look he gives the audience!!!

[SongMakerNYC]

perfect with little "woody allen(ish)" cut :) amazing performance

[sebastianzaczek]

0:08 the oboist makes sure to keep his ear intact

[stones]

How can you tell that this is mixed from two different performances ? Look at the violinist at left with glasses on at 1:44, and the next second - no glasses. Switching to contacts or or regaining normal eyesight within a second? Truly a Mystery of Macabre...

[semperwifi]

I was a big Berliner fan. Now I'm a huge fan. I hope you guys do more stuff like this in addition to traditional rep.

[OctavinaPlayer]

watching this clip, and the one with Anu Komsi, you'll see a huge difference... but both were AWESOME!

[OctavinaPlayer]

I love this English lyrics clip... Rattle was awesome!

[PacoE]

@sutherndudetx Le Grand Macabre (1975–77, revised version 1996) is György Ligeti's only opera.

[MrInterestingthings]

Well we all know Ligeti has a sense of humor.

[sutherndudetx]

Don't know if anyone else has noticed, but watch Albrecht Mayer (the first oboist) at the beginning (0:08). He's covering his right ear. I guess with a flute playing high C, and the piccolo an octave above that, I'd cover my ear also. lol

[physphilmusic]

Oh my God RATTLE OWNS! He owns Sakari Oramo upside down on this one!!!

[ArianSadrayi]

Uh-oh. Emmanuel Pahud is grounded. 1:16

[ronaldothomejunior]

Now I know where Diamanda Galas had researched inspiration;)