Symphonic Gems: Brahms - Haydn Variations - Blomstedt | Concertgebouworkest

☕#SymphonicGems. It's Easter Sunday and this lengthy gem is the perfect way to start a wonderful morning. Press play, fix yourself a cup of coffee, open the curtains and let Brahms' Haydn Variations conducted by Blomstedt be your soundtrack. Enjoy!

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[giuseppemariaperego]

"Sono in lacrime!" ❤❤❤❤❤ Giuseppe Perego Monza 16.2.1962 Grazie

[giuseppemariaperego]

"Direttore è orchestra strepitosi!!!" ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 Giuseppe Perego Monza 16.2.1962 Grazie

[giuseppemariaperego]

"Adoro queste variazioni!" ❤❤❤ Giuseppe

[karldelmatier]

This is "old school" at its very best. I've listened to Blomstedt live some times in his San Francisco years. Always satisfying. But this one? I have a recording of Sir John Barbirolli from the 1960's. Every other recording I've heard is the typical modern rush rush, shred the fabric of the original intent. Oh my. Experience in complete control of a world class orchestra. Absolutely caressing the of so perfect phrasing. Tempos give space for the music to breathe its character. The best I've ever heard of this work. Just wonderful! And yes, I'm 70, and he's like a quarter century older than me. Bravo maestro!

[charliekim]

Born in 1927 but looking and working (conducting is a serious work, right?) like a bunny rabbit (in an old battery company commercial.) A role model for seniors - including me. Thank you, Maestro, for many decades of good music.

[Kaikena]

He conducts without a score in front of him. He trusts his memory even though he is in his mid 90’s. Amazing. And he doesn’t try to control the orchestra. He just lets them play and makes sure they don’t go off the rails. Beautiful musicianship all around.

[MehtaViolino]

Andante: 0:01
Var 1 Poco più animato: 2:00
Var 2 Più vivace: 3:21
Var 3 Con moto: 4:23
Var 4 Andante con moto: 6:22
Var 5 Vivace: 8:30
Var 6 Vivace: 9:30
Var 7 Grazioso: 10:51
Var 8 Presto non troppo: 13:45
Finale: 14:48

[andrewmorgret]

After watching this, I am just a pup at 81! Thank you so much for this; I needed it!

[michaelpatterson]

Pieces such as this help us make sense of a mad world. What an inspiration!

[davefaulks]

I remember my father playing a 78rpm record of this when I was a boy. He was known as Tony, although Anthony was really his middle name, as it is mine. It has stayed with me through life. This version of the Brahms variations is by far the best!

[jeanparke]

16:08 just out of this world. My heart swells every time when I hear it❤

[marcosPRATA]

Brahms conseguiu manter seu estilo único mesmo sob um tema de Haydn..., resultado, temos os dois em um só!

[danbrown]

Brahms, non c'è modo migliore per iniziare questa giornata di festa! Grazie!

[EMG-picb]

How lovely to finally see a well known orchestra with a more appropriate balance of women to men. It's a rare thing to see women given the same respect and positions as men in the classical world. LONG overdue!

[hyungwookjun]

Best recording of haydn variation in whole youtube. This video makes me pleasant. Every instrument is clearly lvely heard and tempo is just what I prefer.

[richardwilliams]

The longevity of this amazing conductor can be credited to his Scandinavian upbringing

[annamariamanfredi]

Thank you❤ Good Morning World ❤ Peace and Love ❤

[bassoonatlarge]

excellent performance... all the nostalgia of the ONE time I've played this - in college. Now I'm finally going to play it again as a professional.

[owmw]

I love everything I have heard from this symphony. Superb orchestra, wonderful maestro, and the very best camera and sound productions. Brahms exposition on a drab Haydn tune is amazing.

[cleison]

uma obra desse nível nus eleva positivamente.