Dvořák: The Symphony No. 9 'From the New World' (Stunning Performance - Standing Ovations)

Gimnazija Kranj Great Christmas Concert 2018 - The Last Journey Home.
Gimnazija Kranj Symphony Orchestra under the baton of maestro Nejc Bečan did again an amazing job. The Orchestra sold out the Gallus Hall in Cankarjev dom Slovenia in short seconds. This performance is a milestone. Primož Zevnik, the director, recorded it with 17 cameras. Gimnazija Kranj kids play amazingly. Just enjoy this powerful musical spectacle.

The Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178 (Czech: Symfonie č. 9 e moll „Z nového světa“), popularly known as the New World Symphony, was composed by Antonín Dvořák in 1893 while he was the director of the National Conservatory of Music of America from 1892 to 1895. It is by far his most popular symphony, and one of the most popular of all symphonies. In older literature and recordings, this symphony was – as for its first publication – numbered as Symphony No. 5. Astronaut Neil Armstrong took a tape recording of the New World Symphony along during the Apollo 11 mission, the first Moon landing, in 1969. The symphony was completed in the building that now houses the Bily Clocks Museum.

The piece has four movements:

1. Adagio — Allegro molto
2. Largo
3. Scherzo. Molto vivace
4. Allegro con fuoco

GIMNAZIJA KRANJ SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
FLAVTE / FLUTES: Aleksandra Pleterski, Katjuša Rupnik, Julija Ana Irgl, Karin Primožič, Ajda Kajdiž, Vito Krajnik, Ana Bergant, Brina Robinik Kobal, Neža Čadež; OBOE: Aris Vehovec, Neža Podbršček; KLARINETI / CLARINETS: Martina Strasser, Samanta Škorja, Peter Letonja, Aiden Franko, Jaka Bodlaj, Hana Grobovšek, Klara Polajnar; FAGOTA / BASSOONS: Jure Mesec, Stanko Koren; SAKSOFONI / SAXOPHONES: Primož Lah, Tine Bohinc, Zaž Hozjan, Gal Grobovšek; ROGOVI / FRENCH HORNS: Mihajlo Bulajić, Tadej Kopitar, Marko Pirc, Timea Erdei; TROBENTE / TRUMPETS: Aleš Klančar, Lenart Zih, Marko Novak, Tim Kovačič; POZAVNE / TROMBONES: Domen Gantar, Žan Škrjanec, Nejc Kurbos, Klemen Osterman; EVFONIJ / EUPHONIUM: Jakob Istenič; TUBA: Tilen Oblak; TOLKALA / PERCUSSION: Vid Ušeničnik, Dan Ažman, Miha Ogris, Jan Dolenc; HARFA / HARP: Urška Rihtaršič; KLAVIR / PIANO: Pia Potnik, Liza Rozman; PRVE VIOLINE / 1st VIOLINS: Matjaž Bogataj, Kana Matsui, Peter Jud, Oskar Longyka, Ajda Porenta, Eva Dukarič, Sandi Baitokova, Neža Capuder, Mojca Jerman, Tina Blaznik, Aleksander Rogina, Leja Meglič, Ana Poklukar, Lara Bogataj, Lana Grbič; DRUGE VIOLINE / 2nd VIOLINS: Veronica Radigna, Ana Sešek, Vera Magdevska, Monika Šolman, Laura Bartelj, Nadine Gertler, Nikola Semic, Tonka Pogačnik Pirnat, Ana Krpan, Nina Pečar, Klara Gruden, Taja Starčič Križnar, Laura Ana Oman, Katja Kadivec, Tajda Kadivec, Tara Tofaj; VIOLE / VIOLAS: Špela Pirnat, Luka Dukarić, Anuša Plesničar, Petar Njegovan, Hana Lavrinc, Maja Zupin, Tilen Udovič, Gaja Ana Zvonar, Anastazija Krenn, Žiga Lonec, Martin Kokošinek, Maruša Lučič Bolka; VIOLONČELA / CELLOS: Maruša Bogataj, Sebastian Bertoncelj, Tamara Gombač, Alenka Piotrowicz, Vita Peterlin, Katarina Kozjek, Ema Kobal, Nika Vremšak, Arslan Hamidulin, Jona Levar, Hana Ekar Grlj, Ana Zupan; KONTRABASI / DOUBLE BASSES: Miha Firšt, Joana González Subirà, Arthur Piotrowicz, Rok Hozjan, Luka Brodarič, Matjaž Zorko, Karim Zajec.

predsednica orkestra / orchestra chief operations officer: Katjuša Rupnik

PRODUCTION
Radio Slovenija
Cankarjev dom: Tina Kramberger
VPK: Sven Godec
MOPS: Marjan Cerar
TAJUS: Juš Hrastnik
PPZ: Primož Zevnik
KLOPOTEC: mastering Iztok Zupan
Yasmin: Tina Karba, Marko Trilar
Gimnazija Kranj: mag. Franc Rozman

BALANCE ENGINEER:
Aleks Pirkmajer

BALANCE ENGINEER ASSISTANT:
Antonina Wyszyńska

MASTERING
Iztok Zupan

IT Consulting
B0lko's IT consulting and development (LINUX administration, yum repos management)

TECHNICAL CREW
Matija Ječnik, Vid Košiček, Jaka Ušeničnik, Jernej Zatler, Miha Lipovec, Domen Sajovic, Jurij Samykin, Andraž Stariha, Lan Jenčič, Tilen Stranjnar

CAMERAS
Juš Egart, Luka Stojanović, Nejc Soklič, Luka Šarec, Aljaž Lavtižar, Juš Hrastnik, Gal Nagode, Marjan Cerar, Jerneja Rotar

VPK Cameras (9 in broadcast system)

vodji produkcije / production managers: Dan Ažman, Gal Nagode
asistent režiserja / assistant director: Juš Hrastnik

režiser / concert and broadcast director: Primož Zevnik

[jflood]

I first heard this Symphony in 1948 and was hooked, and have remained so since. At 92 I am short of superlatives to describe this best ever performance. There is still hope for humanity after all.

[sillycatboy]

I have to listen to this for a school assignment, but man does this restore my faith in what schools want us to learn

[Eugene_The_Libertarian]

Hard to believe that a city with population of 39000 can have an orchestra of such caliber. Bravo, Kranj. Bravo, Slovenia!

[pbotti]

I have conducted that symphony more than once. I think I know it well., One of my favorite symphonies to conduct. I can tell you that this orchestra is not overrated contrary to what I read in some comments. It does not have the polish maybe of some of the top US or European orchestras, especially in some of the entrances and some tuning in the winds and brass.. BUT! What people need to listen to is the music, the absolutely beautiful phrasing, the wide range of dynamics, the passion. "It makes sense". It flows beautifullly This symphony comes alive.with this conductor and this orchestra. I have heard this symphony many many times, with some of the best conductors colleagues of mine with some of the best orchestras, I have never been as touched as with this particular performance, It is simply.... beautiful. Also. it is an orchestra where musicians listen to each other as if playing in a chamber music groups. Extraordinary.

[alfredhaines]

I'm 85 years old and I also have loved this work from the first time I heard it
I played the trombone in bands and orchestras when I was young
Has to be one of my favorite 😍

[hoodandco]

19 minutes, only violin and cello, at the very core of the 2nd movement. Second of silence beforehand to focus your attention. Bam, possibly the most beautiful few seconds of music ever written. For me anyway. So many highlights from Dvorak's crowning achievement. What a piece of music

[prismicmusic]

0:00 - I. Adagio - Allegro molto
9:16 - II. Largo
21:24 - III. Scherzo: Molto vivace
29:06 - IV. Allegro con fuoco

[pfjqypc]

Although I am not an expert in the field of music, I have never heard a more beautiful, perfect expression of the musical form.
This performance of the New World Symphony is a testimony to the fact that music is a universal language.

[cereretrop]

For the perfectionists posting here, please remember that this is a youth orchestra, with a young maestro. There will be the occasional error - that’s part of gaining experience. That considered, this orchestra is unbeatable in the quality of their performance and the range of orchestral music they cover.

[Johnnyparkerpoops]

My Parents: "he's probably listening to some modern profane garbage"
Me rocking out to this bop: *aggressive conductor movements

[crookedpinkies]

I've seen people claim this symphony is overrated. Sorry, but you will not convince me of that. This is hands down one of the best pieces of music I have ever heard. It's easily top 5 best symphonies imo. It's perfect the entire way through.

[ericbergman]

Outstanding! I'm 70 and have been listening to this symphony for at least 50 years. I never heard a more touching performance. I do have tears. To see young people doing this, for love, offsets so much of the foulness of recent history and gives me hope for the future.

[shgedqt]

Like many viewers, I am 70 years old and have been listening to this symphony for over 50 years. This music always gives me goose-bumps at certain places; however, this performance gave them to me during the entire piece! May I congratulate all these musicians and this maestro. The French horns and the kettle drums are absolutely THE BEST BAR NONE. BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO!!

[bradkline]

I can barely get enough of this piece and the young musicians playing it here. I must have watched and savored this presentation fifty times already and enjoyed it as much as I did the very first time.
A masterpiece by any measure.

[georgemason]

Wonderful conductor, magnificent orchestra and many thanks to the people operating the camera for the video. It is great to see them picking out the soloists throughout the performance. Alos kudos to the sound engineers. All round five star performance, thank much.

[iancrossley]

I'm glad the conductor recognized the young lady with the solo. She deserved it.

[clevelandrandolph]

I’m going to introduce my 5-year old grandson to classical music with this performance of a magnificent symphony

[ivonnesanchez]

My father introduced me to this symphony back in the sixties, so i was listening to the beatles, Dvorak's nineth and classical in general, all at once
I cannot thank him enough because this trend in musical appreciation continues on for me, up to this day

[megadavis]

The most poignant moment during this entire performance happens at 10:00 in the video. The conductor looks at his English horn player and gives her an acknowledging smile as if to say, "It's all you, my dear. Make us proud." You feel as if you are a small part of a very intimate professional relationship. And that is beautiful.

[AVIDEOGAL]

I LOVE THAT YOU GAVE THE NAMES OF EVERYONE EVEN INCLUDING TECHNICAL PEOPLE AND EVEN CAMERA PEOPLE - EVERYONE GOT CREDIT IN THE DESCRIPTION, FINALLY - THAT'S A FIRST !!! (I'M A CAMERA PERSON TOO)

SUCH A GREAT PERFORMANCE, AND POLITE AUDIENCE, TO WAIT FEW SECONDS FOR THE CONDUCTOR TO FINISH, AND NOT RUIN THE RECORDING, BY CLAPPING OVER THE ENDING !!!

(I EVEN LIKE THE CONDUCTOR'S SUIT !!!)