Aaron Copland :"Appalachian Spring" with Alan Gilbert | NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra

[@jbbevan]

International orchestras don't play Copland as much as they play Gershwin or even Bernstein, while Copland has been held in the United States as the "godfather" of American music. So I'm glad Alan is introducing this to his German audience. Appalachian Spring is certainly one of Aaron's best and NDR does it very well...in one of the most spectacular concert halls on the planet.

[@NDRKlassik]

Thank you, James! We are glad you enjoy it as much as we do! Come visit us some time here at the Elbphilharmonie! :)

[@jbbevan]

@@NDRKlassik Danke für die nette Antwort. Ja, ich hätte sehr gern Konzerte bei Euch in Hamburg besucht und angehört. Aber ich danke sehr für alle Eure videos die on KZbin sind. Sie sind Spitzenklasse.

[@NDRKlassik]

Vielen herzlichen Dank!! Wir freuen uns ebenso über die netten Kommentare und das positive Feedback! :))

[@browsman2328]

I grew up in Appalachia but now I live in Northern California. I closed my eyes, listened to this performance and I was back there again reliving my childhood and crying tears of joy.

[@NDRKlassik]

Thank you! And thanks for sharing :)

[@forstflieger]

I am with You! Living in Germany, I visited my New York relatives more than 49 years ago. One evening I crossed the Appalachian Mountains with my Uncles old Pontiac Catalina on remote and very lonesome, total romantic country roads in heavy rain. It was a wonderful experience I will never forget. Listening to this dreamy music I am deeply inspired to remember on this unique event for ever.

[@cadesertdude]

Those who say that Copland’s music does not export well should really listen to this performance. Absolutely impeccable.

[@NDRKlassik]

Thank you, Anthony, much appreciated!!

[@rodneybland3616]

No words can express the beauty of this composition ❤❤❤

[@gonzalotamayo7669]

THIS IS STRAIGHT HEAT ‍🔥‍🔥‍🔥‍🔥

[@andrewmo4989]

Copland cooked on dis beat

[@PetsNPatients]

Envision early morning on a Spring day, when all of nature awakens. My personal favorite for all times, I see baby birds fluttering, squirrels chasing about, deer in meadow and flowers and tree leaves unfurling, creek beds teaming with life.

[@FOTBC]

LOVE Copland, period. From 21:11-24:30 is some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard. It moves me deeply every time I hear it.

[@NDRKlassik]

Glad to be of service! :)

[@transamination]

It's amazing how this piece has so much in it. It's not just 26 minutes of the same thing over and over.

[@FOTBC]

@@transamination Exactly! Such beauty, such depth. Hit's my soul deeply.

[@dylanheard6030]

@@FOTBC same. listen to that part everyday

[@stephenquinto2561]

I must say. Every time I want to listen to this wonderful masterpiece, I always find myself coming back to Maestro Gilbert and the NDR Elbphilharmonie. The sound quality and interpretation of this work is tremendous. Bravo to all.

[@NDRKlassik]

What a lovely comment - thank you so much! You made our day!! 😊

[@notaire2]

Lebhafte und wunderschöne Aufführung dieser scheinbar idyllischen doch wesentlich perfekt komponierten Suite mit farbenreichen doch perfekt vereinigten Tönen aller Instrumente. Der geniale US-amerikanische Dirigent leitet das hoch funktionelle Orchester im veränderlichen Tempo und mit künstlerisch kontrollierter Dynamik. Einfach wundervoll!

[@NDRKlassik]

Vielen Dank, notaire2! Wir freuen uns immer wieder sehr über Ihre wertschätzenden Kommentare 😊

[@bobsimon8377]

Magnificent both Copeland's symphony and all you performing. This piece of music really lifts your spirit. Bravo...

[@NDRKlassik]

Many thanks! Who does not need his spirits lifted in these times ... Any contribution helps (including kind words and comments!).

[@ABCD-jz6qm]

It's really nice that the audience come back to the concert hall. Congratulations to the NDR Elbphil Orchestra!

[@NDRKlassik]

Thank you very much, we are also very happy 😍🤞

[@Jay26501]

A superb videography of a fine performance. The orchestration is literally taught by the camera shots.

[@NDRKlassik]

THank you! 🤩

[@herbertho6481]

Beautiful performance! Thanks for putting this on You Tube...

[@NDRKlassik]

Our pleasure! Thank you for watching! 🤩

[@stephenanderson-pp5pl]

The production and quality of this recording as well as the precision of professional musicians under this American conductor will bring me back to this performance as well as recommending it to others. Bravo. Stunning setting, difficult piece yet accessible to new audiences-thank you for posting!

[@NDRKlassik]

Thank you so much!! We very much appreciate this!

[@Hussain_Eidani]

Beautiful ❤

[@NDRKlassik]

Thank you!

[@woomichen1378]

Such a wonderful version by a European orchestra of an American classic.

[@NDRKlassik]

Thank you! :))) And why not? American orchestra perform brilliant versions of European classics as well.

[@klassischekirchenlieder8909]

Wunderbar das unsere Zeit in Gottes Händen stehmt. Es soll uns täglich bewußt sein. Seine treuen Hände halten uns, bis wir das herrliche Ziel, die himmlische Ewigkeit erreicht haben.

[@fpaolodidonna3894]

È Lui che tutto può

[@gerthenriksen8818]

The best performance I've ever heard! . A chance of more Copland? Third Symphony? And rarely performed masterpieces like "Music For A great City" "Symphonic Ode?

[@NDRKlassik]

Thank you, much appreciated! :) We will forward your suggestions to the management!

[@galinakrivulin6767]

Thank you. Wonderful concert I am watching now on tv, sharing here.

[@NDRKlassik]

Glad you like it! :)

[@uweshep4578]

Just look at their faces. They were so excited to play this music.

[@practicaltheology]

WOW! Music making extraordinary.

[@NDRKlassik]

😊

[@wilmakooy341]

I agree with all the enthusiastic comments, we discovered this only today, what a treasure !! I was intrigued to recognize the tune of the old hymn "Lord of the dance " around 17:50 , the variations is such a surprise. Thank you, wish I was there!!! From South Africa. Also enjoyed the Spanish caprice you performed the same evening.

[@NDRKlassik]

Love and thanks to South Africa!! So happy you enjoyed it! :)

[@louiscornell8637]

For a good account of the origin and history of the Shaker hymn tune, check out the Wikipedia article under the heading 'Simple Gifts.'

[@jorgkukla8097]

Ich kenne den Apalachian Spring seit über zwanzig Jahren, meine Aufnahme wurde von Leonard Bernstein dirigiert; ich hatte Coplands Opus immer wörtlich genommen und auf den Frühling bezogen - so, wie ich die Komposition auch heute noch verstehe. Ich finde die Interpretation Alan Gilberts mit dem NDR Elphi Orchester hervorragend. Sicherlich mag die wunderbare Akustik der Elphi eine wichtige Rolle spielen. Das wäre aber alles nichts, wenn die Interpretation den Nuancenreichtum vergisst. Gilbert und das Orchester arbeiten herrlich zusammen: mal betörend leise, dann mit aufmerksamer Dramatik, ohne pathetisch zu sein, sondern perfekt balanciert, mal schelmisch, dann bewegend schön. Noch ein Wort zur Akustik: auch die nützt nichts, wenn ein Orchester dem nicht gerecht werden kann. Ich höre den Klang bei Bedarf fast von gläserner Transparenz, strahlend, dann schmeicheln wieder die Streicher der Seele, als würde sie von der Sonne gewärmt. Vielen Dank für diesen Genuss, mein Kompliment an das Orchester und seinen Dirigenten.

[@NDRKlassik]

Erneut herzlichen Dank für die wärmenden Worte :)

[@JellyBean-jb7em]

Loved this performance! In the final section the delicate lullaby like quality of the theme with solo flute and harp is beautifully expressed. Many performances tend toward a solemn and quiet majesty, a more tightly expressed and slightly impersonal realization. But I find I am preferring this performance where it is so gently expressed with subtle tempo fluctuations that seem so natural. It feels deeply personal and introspective in this version. Amazing

[@NDRKlassik]

Thank you very much for sharing. We are very pleased that you like our recording. 🤗

[@leonardoconti4664]

Appalachian Spring fa parte della musica senza tempo. Si può continuare ad asoltarla scoprendo sempre nuovi modi in cui la musica corrisponde alla vita, anche quella di coloro che verranno. Copland dona sempre ancora qualcosa. Personalmente tengo spesso questo brano come un compagno di viaggio della mia scrittura, che magicamente sa rendere migliore. Grazie per l'ottima esecuzione.

[@NDRKlassik]

Grazie à Voi! :)))

[@claudiaochoacruz]

Bravissimo!! 👏👏👏 So beautiful performance! 🎶

[@NDRKlassik]

Thank you very much!

[@claudiaochoacruz]

@@NDRKlassik The pleasure is all mine!

[@richardwilliams473]

I love watching the timpanist! He is so animated!!!

[@NDRKlassik]

Yes!! It's our Solo timpanist Stephan Cürlis. We love him, too!

[@SRAAB211]

In my humble opinion…the greatest piece of music in the history of mankind. Gets me every time. Flamenco Sketches by Miles Davis a close second…

[@zoran.rosendahl]

Beautiful tempi, I love this performance!

[@NDRKlassik]

Yay! Happy to hear that!

[@samitobribiesca6320]

SANS -MOTS , MERVEILLEUSEMENT PRODIGUX ENVOÛTANT MERCI !

[@NDRKlassik]

De rien! Merci À Vous!

[@waverly2468]

Hearing this with two good Logitech computer speakers is far superior to an expensive audiophile system. Just watching Gilbert and the players tells you everything you need to know what's going on in the music.

[@NDRKlassik]

What a nice compliment - thank you, much appreciated!! :)

[@AndyG-w9g]

dis bih hit

[@NDRKlassik]

Many thanks!

[@alfinsatriani]

Bravo Alan🤎

[@lissalord1193]

Delicious!

[@TheStockwell]

20:32 I usually don't associate this work with this much bombast. Interesting!

[@gerthenriksen8818]

TheStockwell: maybe you're thinking of the original version for 13 instruments?

[@NDRKlassik]

Yes! Great to have you with us!

[@TheStockwell]

@@gerthenriksen8818 Good question! No, I'm not. By "bombast" I mean Gilbert slows the tempo down spectacularly and pounds away at the theme with an emphasis I associate with Furtwangler. Whether that's a wise approach with Copland doesn't prevent it from being impressive. It was a genuine surprise to *be* surprised by this performance. Have a safe and interesting week, wherever you are. ☺

[@gerthenriksen8818]

@@TheStockwell Thanks!

[@mark-shane]

Always interesting to hear an interpretation of an orchestral piece such as the Copland! Not how I like it but hey each to their own , and it's great that it is still performed in Europe

[@stefanreggel]

🍀🎶🍀

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[@NDRKlassik]

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