Itzhak Perlman: Beethoven - Egmont Overture, Op. 84

At the Mann Auditorium, Tel Aviv, 2010
Conductor - Itzhak Perlman
Violin - Giora Schmidt
Cello - Zuill Bailey
Piano - Navah Perlman
Israel Philarmonic Orchestra

Ludwig van Beethoven - Egmont Overture, Op. 84

Ludwig van Beethoven was contracted in 1809 to compose the music to Goethe's Egmont by the Burgtheater in Vienna. After the piece was first performed, Beethoven sent an extract to the famous poet, who was reportedly very impressed by the music. Goethe's tragedy describes the story of the Earl Egmont, who led the uprising of the Netherlanders against the ruling Spanish in Brussels in the sixteenth century. He failed in his intentions and was condemned to death. The entire Overture is written in the sombre key of F minor, which is often used to display pain and suffering in music. In the slow prelude the funeral march of the opressed resounds, following which Beethoven dynamically and energetically portrays tha main theme of the young Earl Egmont. The gentle secondary subject of the piece reflects Egmont's love for his beloved Klärchen. The overture ends with the sound of his fanfare, triumphant and full of expectation. Although the stage music was very popular in its day, and indeed the piece was also arranged fot the concert-hall, nowadays the Overture is rarely performed.

[JohnRobinson-cpcz]

This piece almost moves me to tears EVERY time.

[GustavoMedinaSerrano]

So is that how this music is called, I knew I had heartd it before. How I love it.
What a wonderful surprise seeing maestro Perlman conducting!
Bravo.

[elrohir]

I didn't realize Perlman started conducting....Quite a surprise actually.

[Gwaithmir]

This is the first time I've ever seen Itzhak Perlman conduct an orchestra.

[innocenzobarrera]

Perlman direttore?... P E R O'... Bellissima esecuzione!

[BrianOxleyTexan]

I recently heard strains of the introduction behind a video, and was compelled to hear the whole overture. This is an outstanding reference performance. Excellent pacing and balance. Kudos to all.

[Bronzebk]

Had no idea Itzhak Perlman conducted!
Also saw some familiar faces; I think, from Karl Richter's Orchestra.

[doromamire]

It has been a long period since the sonorous strains of Itzhak Perlman’s music have graced my auditory senses. However, this occasion may mark the inaugural instance of my perception of Perlman in the capacity of a conductor. Hitherto, my acquaintance with his musical renditions was confined solely to his mastery of the violin. In his role as a conductor, he also infuses the orchestra with a palpable exuberance and elicits a sound of profound depth.

[alcoholic_father_gaming]

the flutes sound really good in this one

[gonzalotobellamatas]

Impresionante la calidad de la orquesta.Y no habìa visto nunca a I.Perlman como director.
Como vilinista extraordinario;como director de orqesta, magnìfico.

[carlosmagno]

Magnífico, grande compositor e grande regente. Parabéns!

[Contending]

Ahh man, the piece was just getting started; I was waiting to hear that timpani roll with which the next movement begins... too bad maestro Perlman didn't conduct the whole piece!!

[carmeneggleston]

this is such a nice song. i have never heard a unique song like this

[captainrutabeggacrossout]

have to write an essay on this... the fact that the music was so deep and genius might not help me out here... I can has been OOFed

[josedonizete]

Esse espetáculo convida os brutais senhores de conflitos regionais, a baixarem a guarda .

[dfloyd]

Bravo ✔
Well done
Strikes right at the heart.

[jlreyesm]

Las obras de los grandes maestros musicales, son patrimonio de la humanidad, deben comprtirse sin fines de lucro, coloqué una copia de este video en mi cyberespacio y fue bloqueada por copyrigth, ¿cuáles derechos de autor? Los de Beethoven...! Pienso que él sería el primero en protestar semejante plagio de su obra, al ser bloqueada por quienes pretenden tener un privilegio.

[TheSilverGate]

0:39 how the fuck do you know when to start with that signal? xD

[nessundorma]

Itzhak Perlman, der Welt Vorzeigemusiker Nr. 1, beweist sich auch als Dirigent der Spitzenklasse!
Beethoven, natürlich eine traumhaft schöne Musik! Ob es allerdings, auf Dauer, ohne Musik Richard Wagners, sinnvoll ist, liebes Israel Philarmonic Orchestra, wage ich zu bezweifeln!

[joserefugiojimenezaquino]

Además de un virtuoso del violin es un gran director.