Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 / Karajan · Berliner Philharmoniker

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 / Herbert von Karajan, conductor · Berliner Philharmoniker / Recorded at the Berlin Philharmonie, October 1971.
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[Jack-hghq]

Can we just appreciate the insane quality of this footage and audio recording thats half a century old

[GeneAutry]

I m 73 hearts old. In a life of loving Beethoven, Berlin Philharmoniker, and Karajan, I've not seen better

[diabolusagiosophis]

A lot of people criticize Karajan for putting himself into the center of these visual performances, but look how much he makes you understand the spirit of the music with his movements and expressions! It is absolutely inspiring and moving to see this vital aspect of music. The tempo is perfect (it's "Allegretto" after all), the melodic phrasing is refined and thoughtful, the atmosphere has almost some kind of divine character ("divine" as a form of emotion that goes beyond simple impetuosity). It's unbelievable how one is able to express so many feelings through music. Recordings like these are the reason I love Beethoven and Karajan. They fit together perfectly.

[voman]

I've listened now to over 35 different treatments of Ludwig's mystical 7th/2nd, and there is no comparison to Herbert's powerful interpretation. I can't remember ever hearing a musician whose eyes were closed give us anything but something special. Music is visceral...why not shut everything out and FEEL the vibrations. I love it.

[UltravioletSlave]

The Cello is absolutely amazing, 2:33 is like... no words... PERFECT.

[ergun]

The best piece of music ever composed by an Human! Respect!

[rolandraaijmakers]

Von Karajan was one of the few conductors who could make a symphony orchestra out of 100 individual musicians. A genius !

[dlhuo]

The BEST conductor, orchestra, and interpretation!!! It's simply unrivaled!!!

[Rick]

The best conductur with the best orchestra - just magic!

[karlsengupta]

Absolutely the most beautiful version of the Allegretto I have ever heard...

[alexstremme]

The most heart-wrenchingly beutiful piece of music ever composed. And the best orchestra with the best condtor ever. Worth every single tear.

[theplaneshift]

To everyone involved this production: Thank you.

[midphoria]

you can see the legitimate passion the director has it's beautiful

[Don.Camillo.und.Peppone]

Er ist ein Gigant.
Er LEBT Beethoven.

[dorincucos]

I love that everything is tied together, and there are no gaps. That is the Karajan style, and in my eyes it is the best way to portray the beauty of Music.
There are few things more exciting than that sense of fleeting Time, when by the moment you react, the music has already move on, and you are constantly playing catch up.

[WolfgangKeim]

ich habe ihn schon oft in München sehen dürfen, immer toll zu hören, wie er das Orchester geleitet hat, ein Ausnahmekünstler

[helmutkomander]

Die 7 Symphonie von Beethoven das alegretto man schaue sich mal die Hände von karajan an wie er sie bewegt und wie seine Philharmoniker spielen echt sehr schön

[meryemturudu]

The best conductor and the best orchestra for interpretation of Beethoven 🌹

[nicolasviard]

Pure beauty to enjoy in our times of vulgarity and mediocrity. Last remnant of what we used to call civilization.

[beatusqui]

On that note, Berlin Philharmonic, best Orchestra in the world.