Beethoven: 9. Sinfonie ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ MDR Rundfunkchor ∙ Solisten ∙ Andrés Orozco-Estrada

Ludwig van Beethoven:
9. Sinfonie ∙

(Auftritt) 00:00 ∙
I. Allegro ma non troppo e un poco maestoso 00:38 ∙
II. Molto vivace 15:16 ∙
III. Adagio molto e cantabile 27:30 ∙
IV. Presto 41:05 ∙

hr-Sinfonieorchester – Frankfurt Radio Symphony ∙
Camilla Nylund, Sopran ∙
Gerhild Romberger, Alt ∙
Michael König, Tenor ∙
Nathan Berg, Bass ∙

MDR Rundfunkchor
Nicolas Fink, Einstudierung

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Dirigent ∙

Extrakonzert • Ludwig van ... ∙
Alte Oper Frankfurt, 17. April 2016 ∙

[betherealdeal]

47:36
For those who didn’t know, before Beethoven’s 9th 4th MVM there was NO singing voices in symphonies. Singing ONLY happened in Operas.
People must have gotten the shock of their lives when singers stood up just like this and heard that booming voice for the very first time. And that that is another reason why Beethoven broke the mold in classical music.

[curtcarlson]

He is the most energetic of conductors. That often implies confusing. But in his case it is exactly the opposite. Every movement is crystal clear and in the spirit of supporting the music at that point. The result is the orchestra is also crystal clear. You get the feeling that the players like him and are fully engaged. The Mendelssohn 4th he did with this orchestra is like hearing it for the first time. Stunning. Note too that on the downbeats, his batton is going up! He is leading them forward and the players do that too.

[lilalola]

Orchester. Meiner Meinung nach das Beste weltweit zur Zeit

[ASirius]

I would like to express my gratitude to, Ludvig van Beethoven for bringing this composition to this planet. I also would like to express my gratitude to the conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada for leading the Frankfurt Radio Orchestra in this performance as well as my gratitude to the musicians in the Orchestra, and of course the soloists. An amazing performance on every level. The fact that anyone with a decent internet connection and a pair of headphones can enjoy this piece of music uninterrupted is a gift.

[mrsphobostv]

Barletta Francesco Roma.Estrada è uno dei miei direttori preferiti.In questa nona di Beethoven ha portato una nuova visione della musica del maestro di Bonn. Forza, freschezza e vitalità come mai avevo provato prima. L' orchestra tutta è stata Grazie grazie a tutti.Veramente Bravi!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

[jimbobobie]

Orozco-Estrada is simply remarkable. So is the orchestra. What a performance!

[independent]

Can't stop watching this. Our electronic age cannot hold a candle to this beauty.

[dariosanchezdimate]

Although a few people in Colombia like this music, he is a source of pride for us. Thank you Maestro Andrés Orozco-Estrada, de Colombia para el mundo. 🇨🇴

[chrscb]

Some personal comments:
1. The conductor is simply superb. He really feels, enjoys and lives through the music. He is very modest. Although he has spent hundreds of hours preparing the orchestra, aligning and coordinating the players, he avoids the applaud he deserves from the audience and he keeps applauding and thanking his orchestra players. Definition of modesty. He deserves the major part of the credit.
2. I do not understand the 4 singers soprano-thru-bass returning so many times for the applauding audience, taking all the credit for simply 4 minutes of singing each one, when the orchestra played for an hour and a half. It is not fair. The credit for the beautiful result belongs to the conductor and the orchestra players.
3. The soprano is a big negative. She was more screaming than singing, overshadowing all the rest. She is a typical opera singer, where loud voice is a plus. The quartet of singers in the 9th symphony of Oslo Philharmonic (conductor Klaus Makela) was a lot better. The singers play a major role in the overall enjoyment of the 9th Symphony.

[TheJector]

Ode to joy always makes me cry.
I was curious if anyone from the audience feels the same and I spotted one.
You can see the woman with the black shirt at the center of the screen wiping her tears at 54:49 to 54:59, again moving at 55:04 and wiping her tears again at 55:06 .
Wonderful

[hortenziaszabo]

Beethoven zenéje maga az örök csoda, és ezt csak megkoronázza Andrés Orozco- Estrada vezénylése. Együtt él minden dallammal. Szívünk minden melegével köszönjük ezt a sok szép zenét Neki és zenekarának!

[tjuhs]

Großartige Musik von großartigen Musikern. Ludwig forever...

[catherinejones]

This was an astoundingly joyous performance throughout. This conductor is an inspiration I think, just watching the way the orchestra members responded to his very clear direction was great. Was impressed to see the classical horns in use too. The choristers and soloists were spot on.

[williamc.hensel]

A wonderful reading of this masterpiece, and a series of enlightening comments already amplify its qualities. I'd like to add this, as one blessed to live in a city where Andres Orozco-Estrada is music director: I know of no other great conductor with whom the gifted musicians demonstrate as much joy and enthusiasm as they labor together. His passion and skill and appreciation of music and musicians draw ensembles together, and every performance becomes itself an ode to Joy. Bravo and bravi, indeed.

[alexandertudor]

what an amazing performance!!....incredible conductor and orchestra

[alexgomez]

Indeed Maestro Andrés Orozco is very likely my favorite young conductor. He’s got the energy of Georg Solti, the musicality of Claudio Abbado and the temper of Herbert Karajan with the musical authority of Ricardo Muti. Amazing!

[lvbdevinelove]

Breathtaking and exciting performance to all!! Maestro Estrada, you are my absolute favorite conductor, so passionate and brilliant! Thank you all, I have watched all of the symphonies you have performed.
I love how Maestro Estrada always applauds the musicians, and esp the individual soloists and sections, it’s great to see these talented players recognized after such a difficult marathon of the most beautiful music in the world. Watching you is the best part of my day.
Love it.

[amotkram]

I am just some dumbfounded how clear the sound quality is. The performance is excellent and the engineering post production mixing it the best ever. Each voice is so clearly heard even in FF tutti. Amazing!

[samg]

I am exhausted from watching and appreciating this. Maestro Andrés deserves a raise, as do many of the musicians. Bravo!

[miktavi]

This performance is outstanding. I never realized how beautiful this symphony is until hearing this performance. Absolutely stunning.