Wiener Philharmoniker - Maurice Ravel - Bolero - Regente Gustavo Dudamel (HD)

Wiener Philharmoniker - Maurice Ravel - Bolero - Regente Gustavo Dudamel (HD)

At the closing concert of the Lucerne Festival 2010, the Wiener Philharmoniker performed Maurice Ravel's probably most famous piece of music under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel: Boléro.

The concert was broadcast live in more than 50 cinemas in Europe on 18 September 2010.

Recording Date: 18 September 2010
Composers: Maurice Ravel
Orchestras: Wiener Philharmoniker
Conductors: Gustavo Dudamel
Director: Michael Beyer

[decaygrim]

Shout out to the drummer boy who played the whole 17 minutes without missing a single beat. A metronome couldn’t keep a better tempo.

[LAK_]

I played the snare part in regional orchestra at the state competition. The beginning is maybe the most nervous I've ever been. Obviously any decent musician could sight-read that part passably, but playing it exposed, alone, with perfect metronomic rhythm and flawless intonation, coaxing the loudest instrument in the building down to the threshold of hearing, then managing an even crescendo for 16 minutes, that's another thing entirely. The temptation to lose focus is profound. But by the end, when the groove has long set in and Maurice Ravel has given you and everyone else the go-ahead to play literally as loud as you can, you feel invincible. That stupid ostinato absolutely transcends itself and becomes a spiritual experience.

[largebeanfactory]

Time - Phrase (A, B, Coda) - Instrumentation
0:27 A Flute
1:22 A B flat Clarinet
2:17 B Bassoon
3:12 B E-flat Clarinet
4:07 A Oboe d'amore
5:01 A Flute + Trumpet (con sordino)
5:56 B Tenor Saxophone
6:51 B Soprano(ino) Saxophone
7:45 A Horns + Piccolo + Celesta
8:39 A Oboe d'amore + Clarinets + Cor anglais
9:32 B Trombone
10:26 B Woodwinds (with Saxophone)
11:18 A Violins + Woodwinds
12:11 A Violins + Woodwinds
13:02 B Violins + Woodwind + Trumpets
13:54 B Violins + Woodwind + Trombones
14:45 A Tutti (without Trombones)
15:37 B (abbreviated) Tutti (with Trombones)
16:16 Coda Tutti

[mcdanygirl]

The day my son was born, in the delivery room, the Dr. Asked the nurse to turn on the Bolero de Ravel. Every time I hear this symphony, I re-live that beautiful moment, the day life was given to my son. A beautiful spiritual symphony, for such a precious moment in my life. ❤

[XodusFTW]

Much respect to the drummer keeping that beat all the way.

[bogmorh]

My goodness, imagine playing perdectly the same few notes for over 17 MINUTES! The mastery over the body required is incredible.

[polarbear]

That drummesr or ANY drummers who plays Bolero deserves a medal

[JB-]

When I'm having a bad day, and by that I mean a really bad one, I grab the bolero to listen to. I close my eyes and just listen. No other piece of music brings me down like this one. I love it...

[av.nurcihankocali]

I love that he introduces us to each instrument one by one at the beginning of this fascinating piece. Each of them has a different sound and they are all very special. Then he shows us, how compatible they are all together and it turns out a powerful and majestic work of art. Actually, this piece may be a message Ravel wants to give us all. Every person is special, but together we are stronger. I wish all people could be as harmonious as in this piece.

[Macart]

Now also in English:
Time - Phrase (A, B, Coda) - Instrumentation
0:27 A Flute
1:22 A B flat Clarinet
2:17 B Bassoon
3:12 B E-flat Clarinet
4:07 A Oboe d'amore
5:01 A Flute + Trumpet (con sordino)
5:56 B Tenor Saxophone
6:51 B Soprano(ino) Saxophone
7:45 A Horns + Piccolo + Celesta
8:39 A Oboe d'amore + Clarinets + Cor anglais
9:32 B Trombone
10:26 B Woodwinds (with Saxophone)
11:18 A Violins + Woodwinds
12:11 A Violins + Woodwinds
13:02 B Violins + Woodwind + Trumpets
13:54 B Violins + Woodwind + Trombones
14:45 A Tutti (without Trombones)
15:37 B (abbreviated) Tutti (with Trombones)
16:16 Coda Tutti


Bravo! (C)
Time - Phrase (A, B, Coda) - Instrumentation
0:27 A Flöte
1:22 A B-Klarinette
2:17 B Fagott
3:12 B Es-Klarinette
4:07 A Oboe d'amore
5:01 A Flöte + Trompete (con sordino)
5:56 B Tenor-Saxofon
6:51 B Sopran(ino)-Saxofon
7:45 A Hörner + Piccoloflöten + Celesta
8:39 A Oboe d'amore + Klarinetten + Englischhorn
9:32 B Posaune
10:26 B Holzbläser (mit Saxofon)
11:18 A Violinen + Holzbläser
12:11 A Violinen + Holzbläser
13:02 B Violinen + Holzbläser + Trompeten
13:54 B Violinen + Holzbläser + Posaunen
14:45 A Tutti (ohne Posaunen)
15:37 B(verkürzt) Tutti (mit Posaunen)
16:16 Coda Tutti

[jnmusic]

The great thing about this piece is not the actual music you hear, that’s just one phrase played over and over again, it’s the fact almost every instrument in the modern orchestra is showcased

[MissStrawb]

I visited my 92 year Grandmother today. She said when she was young she would blast this song over and over with her sisters (with my great grandmother getting rather sick of it) but had no recollection of the song at all. She could only describe it to us. It wasn't until my father mentioned it might be Bolero. We played it to her and it was! She was so stoked to hear it again as she wanted to hear the song for years but couldn't recall the composer or tune.

On that note - my grandma's sister recently passed away. I only hope she is listening to this glorious song in the next life.

[courtneysimpson]

This is my favourite performance of Bolero. Every other version I've found on youtube is played too quickly, making it feel rushed! This is one where I can relax and enjoy it as it builds.

[mikhailadamov]

I feel like this piece is the definition of "Passive-Aggressive, " absolutely fantastic!

[trentjohnson]

The trombone solo, was the best I've ever heard...Absolutely amazing!!! This is by far my favorite rendition of Bolero...

[gerrymossink]

When i was 12 in 1971 my schools music teacher played this for us and we had to draw our feelings to it for a national competition. I was fully fascinated and won 2nd prize. I became part of the music industry for the next 25 years and it fully influenced and bettered my life for it. It gives me hope and power to fight through any struggle i encounter and brings me tears of joy. It has guided me and given me directions. Now 50 years on i still sit quietly with my earphones in a chair, tears in my eyes and mind, thanking ravel for what a wonderful experience he has given me.
Hope one day to see it performed live.

[meganbailey]

The conductor is having the time of his life! I love his facial expressions, like he's teasing the musicians!

[maxiromero]

Trombone's solo at 09:30 was exceptionally executed!!!! Chapeaux!!

[turkhum]

In all my 77 years I have never seen a conductor like this one! I have watched every one of his you tube videos and each one is a spectacular rendition. A breath of freshness for sure!

[billace]

The drummer, The timpanist, and Maestro Dudamel’s hair, owned the night! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻