Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme - Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra - Live Concert HD

Inspired by Mozart, Tchaikovsky wrote this gracious piece for cello and orchestra. There are eight variations on the original theme. Cellist Pablo Ferrández is soloist next to the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. Ferrández is known for his emotional play and his love for interacting with the audience: he always tries to look people in the eye while performing. Conductor Elim Chan is conquering the world with her work - in 2014 she won the prestigious Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition. The concert is performed live in the Great Hall of The Concertgebouw.

The musicians:
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Elim Chan [conductor]
Pablo Ferrández [cello]

The musical program:
Tchaikovsky - Variations on a Rococo Theme

Recording: The Sunday Morning Concert of Sunday the 20th of January 2019, live in The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.

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[aaroneskelson]

You know the Interpretation is great when it makes you laugh.

[EvanSuGaming]

Theme - 0:05
Var. I - 2:38
Var. II - 3:30
Var. III - 4:47
Var. IV - 8:41
Var. V - 10:56
Var. VI - 15:08
Var. VII - 18:12

[andrewoconnor]

The cellist plays beautifully and powerfully; his body and spirit dances with his instrument as he takes us through the music!

[oldcrow]

I was blown away in the first minute. He makes it seem like an easy task and his face remains relaxed. Saved to playlist.

Will definitely be seeing more of Pablo Ferràndez!

[yppchow]

A big round of applause for Elim Chan, Pablo Ferrández, and Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra

[AdrianaNoboa-pj]

He's wonderful and handsome.. I would love to have a cello class with him... I live in California.. God bless them. So beautiful...

[marinacaracciolo]

Splendida ispirazione classica, dalla leggerezza mozartiana, infilata in un guanto di romantico velluto. E che magnifica esecuzione!

[ЕвгениМатов]

This music is piece from Heaven! 💘 💘 💘 Dear God thank You for this infinitely beautiful and graceful music! 💘 Thank You for Tchaikovsky and for all his works because each one of them is much more than a masterpiece! 💘 This music makes all the people so happy and joyful! 💘 Dear God thank you for all the composers! They all make our world much more beautiful! 💘 This performance here of the fantastic rococo variations is sublime! 🌼🌸👏 👏 👏

[AbigailPoirier]

Starting about 7:00 until the end of that variation really reminds me of Tchaikovsky's beautifully tragic "Francesca da Rimini." (Specifically the middle section of it.) The first time I heard this piece, it had come on autoplay while I was riding my motorcycle and I couldn't look at the history until I stopped. Saw the composer and knew this was the one I was looking for!

[Bannerkim]

I have heard many interpretations of Rococo over the years and yours is quite different from other cellists with varied speeds. Powerful and extreme technical ability.

[corneroth]

Geweldig cadeau om dit te mogen luisteren! Deel VI behoort tot de mooiste melancholische melodielijnen. Ook waard om te luisteren is de uitvoering van Sergei Nakariakov, uitgevoerd op een speciale Bugel (extra register).

[paulwhetstone]

The amazing clarity with expression from this cellist and orchestra make this live recording exceptional in every way!💚❤️💜

[pietermoonen]

Zeer fijn en elegant werk van de grote Tchaikovsky, meesterlijke cello van Pablo Feerandez!

[notaire]

Wunderschöne Aufführung dieser romantischen Variationen mit milden Töne des Solocellos und perfekt harmonisierten Töne anderer Instrumente. Die geniale Dirigentin leitet das ausgezeichnete Orchester im gut phrasierten Tempo mit angenehmer Dynamik. Echt bewundernswert!

[Kazuya]

18:12 by far the best part to the end!

[waterlife.]

I really have an appreciation for condenser microphones. I have a sneaking feeling!! ;) This sounds so live and oerfect though. Like being there. Amazing!

[Bruceykeys]

The Living Daylights brought me here, bravo!

[mariusregulus]

Excelente interpretación, claro dominio de la técnica y mucha pasión en la interpretación...bravo Pablo !!!! 👍🏻

[mziqbal]

Beautiful Performance 👏 on a Evergreen Melody. Thank you 💓🔷✨🌟

[franciscavinueza]

que genio! como estremece el corazón oírte!