Antonín Dvořák Serenade For Strings in E major Op.22, complete - RNCM String Ensemble

Dvořák's Serenade For Strings in E major Op. 22, as performed at RNCM Strings Day 2013 by the RNCM String Ensemble

[@jimmyratz]

Dvorak's Serenade For Strings used to mean so much to me when I was a young man working for the phone company in Boston, Massachusetts. I lived in the city just south of Boston called Quincy. Each day I would take the rapid transit train to work. Almost always I had to stand which was alright. As the morning sun was just coming up on the horizon, I used to sing these melodies in my head each day. Now, I'm an old man of seventy and I haven't heard this piece in forty years! I am so happy that I have found it once again.

[@jorynoble3219]

beautiful

[@sarahlou40]

Thank you for sharing that, very moving. Music helps us through so many difficult times in life and even through the monotony of daily life. How wonderful that so many composers have left us such beautiful music as this which will last forever. So glad you found it again and that it makes you happy 😊

[@plica06]

You shouldn't refer to yourself as old because of your age.

[@leighirvine]

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story, it made me smile so much 😊 love and the best of wishes to you Sir ❤️

[@douglas2510]

I am an aircraft engineer at British Airways and serenade for strings remind me of the boarding music used on the planes. I been work so little due to the pandemic. I cant wait to hear this songs again and again on every departure once aviation recovers.

[@chablemon]

the valse in minute 5 is so beautiful

[@lovemetu]

I love the first two movements the most, eg 0:00 I Moderato 5:04 II Valse. The first movement, especially the opening part is so beautiful.

[@vicenciodavila7464]

The best of the whole bunch

[@sarahlou40]

I think that’s most people’s favourite

[@emilioreyes9591]

That why I'm here

[@mauricioabadi1410]

I agree with you.

[@jordanterrazas7280]

The second movement at 5:07 gets me every time. Love it

[@MrJc9600]

Jordan Terrazas One of my favorites!

[@elva66]

@@MrJc9600 Mine, too!

[@anthonyfrade5203]

The Valse hits me like an arrow to the heart every time.

[@silversandy]

Awesome!! Mr. Dvorak was Czech like me, his music played at my grandad's funeral and one day it will be the last melody played at the end of my days in here. To think he came from a family of butcher to awe people around the world with his incredible passion, sense of harmony and ingenious interpretation of Bohemian folk music transcripted with such incredible lightness into so called classical music. You can hear couple of them in this piece too.

[@davelee8961]

Amazing...having Dvorak played at one's funeral. Beautiful.

[@maccone]

Marvellous performance! Dvorak was a viola player, and it shows in his writing for strings. It's interesting to note that the principal violist here (Alex Mitchell) now leads the violas of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Such incredible talent at the RNCM......

[@Montanacellist]

0:00 I Moderato 5:04 II Valse 12:10 III Vivace 17:54 IV Larghetto 24:00 V Finale

[@hyla2401]

+Montana cellist Thanks!

[@pyanpyanndog]

Montana cellist ありがとう！Thankyou!

[@soyunpete]

Thanks

[@user-wj3jm5jr9l]

감사 thanks!

[@alfredwjy]

thank you

[@seansymon9323]

Bravo to the orchestra and conductor. This is probably my favorite interpretation of the piece based on the chosen tempi and effortless transitions between phrases. One must also commend Dvorak- the first 35 seconds alone are absolutely gorgeous. I don't understand how someone can create something that beautiful...

[@steveschwieterman9109]

Couldn't agree more. The orchestra, conductor and Dvorak were all inspired, as heard by the results.

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

I agree. We can only be grateful.

[@jeffromero607]

One of the most hauntingly beautiful pieces I have ever heard.

[@alinebozon6798]

I played this piece a year ago. Today, KZbin proposed it to me again and I got emotional. Thank you

[@ruthmckee4905]

Used to play in the RNCM string ensemble back in the 1970's. Did I look that young and did we sound as good? Loved it.

[@leighirvine]

Omg Valse gets me every single time!! Makes my heart want to fly out of my chest!! It’s simply stunning ❤️

[@xOALtoFrEak900Ox]

God what i'd give to play music back with an orchestra! I think I miss it every day. I was in orchestra for five years in school.

[@andreaa.9709]

There might be a community orchestra where you live if you still play! Many towns have them.

[@user-zj1tm4lq6n]

琅琊榜

[@EricMcDowellegm]

Such a treat, through and through. . .Dvorak never fails to move me in so many ways.

[@raymondeveilleux8538]

Eric McDowell piano violoncel

[@Mezzotenor]

What makes me enjoy this performance so much? Let's see... It's possible that the conductor really thought long and hard on his interpretation, or that these musicians are the cream of the crop, or that they worked a very hard on this piece, or that Dvorak knows how to write flatteringly for stings. Which? Well, let's say all are true, in which case, (a) these people should make more videos, (b) the conductor had better be a tenured professor (or someone will steal him), (c) we are persuaively reminded of the value of practice/rehearsal time, and (d) I need to investigate more of Dvorak's chamber and ensemble music for strings. (And by the way, the best musicians are the ones who compel listener to think to themselves, "Golly, have I underestimated this composer?") Many thanks, Maestro and musicians!

[@alanstephenson8382]

I asked my brother in law who is a bit of a classical buff for an entrance piece for my mother's funeral. He recommended this and I just can't stop listening. Mr Dvorak you are a master of your craft.

[@juliesiegfried]

My orchestra played this in high school and it has been my favorite piece ever since! Absolutely gorgeous!

[@billgrange3189]

This is one of the finest pieces for string orchestra, together with Tchaikovsky's work of the same name. Joyous and uplifting. Reminds me so much of a visit to Prague many years ago.

[@byronho09]

Hearing such masterful composition reminds me why I am so drawn to Dvorak. Segues seamlessly from one sublime theme and passage to the next :) Delightful!

[@kenmcferrin1120]

I agree with you so much. He is one of my favorite composers

[@steveschwieterman9109]

I agree with both of you that Dvorak is great. He is wonderful at writing serenades, If you haven't tried his "Serenade for Wind Instruments, Cello and Double Bass", you should try the one with Michael Collins of the London Winds. It's beautiful just like this one.

[@elva66]

This must be the best interpretation of Dvorak's serenade I have ever seen or heard. It's simply marvelous.

[@johnreid3259]

There is so much to admire about this, I find it all but incomprehensible that 144 individuals could dislike either the music or the performance. Dvorak's writing has a melodic spell, a lyricism that very few other composers can ever match, and the predominantly youthful ensemble under the baton of an experienced conductor has provided me with something quite memorable. It would have been a great pleasure to be there to hear it live. Bravo!

[@aslenwhitmore6712]

7:15 is insanely gorgeous

[@K4t4n444]

When I first heard this bit I was looking at the moon. A perfect moment in my life.

[@Thomasliszt21]

Dvořák, Serenade For Strings in E major Op. 22, Mayo de 1875. -Moderato: 0:03 -Tempo di Valse: 5:05 -Scherzo: 12:13 -Larghetto: 17:54 -Allegro Vivace: 24:02

[@swangdangeryeet3389]

In the end is also a presto

[@tylersmith1134]

Bravo! Loved it. That smile at 7:38.

[@gioiafrancesco]

+Tyler Smith Woah, incredible! How did you get it?! I had to go back 3 times to see it :)

[@edenlowry]

+Tyler Smith Too wonderful for words

[@britdude74]

+Tyler Smith Good catch! He smiles right before the most beautiful cantabile in the valse :D One of my favorite passages for a string ensemble - the harmony is so gripping.

[@filipjandus4537]

Guys, really outsdanding performance! I heard it few years ago and I keep returning. You can be proud of yourselves :)))

[@Nathnath_N]

I love Dvorak !

[@Rx-mn5fv]

Thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you for the delight.

[@rsoares57]

Lovely. My favorite - I listen to it almost every night. Glad I found this live performance. Thank you for posting.

[@dalepointon6360]

Beautiful. Moving. Thank you!

[@BrossardLife]

one of my favorite string groups! bravo!

[@johnmcgurran2084]

Very enjoyable; thanks for posting.

[@matildetessari9425]

Gorgeous performance!!! Thank you so much ☺

Assisti essa peça em Berlin e não consigo mais de parar de ouvir. Com essa orquestra maravilhosa ainda mais especial. BRAVOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@user-ts5bi3il8e]

4 movement is gorgeous! Wonderful.. it sounds like heaven

[@scherzoorquestradecamara1749]

Beautiful performance!

[@fernandesyone]

Linda performance! Congrats to all of you.

[@Rowlexander]

Since 15 years Goosebumps at the Tempo di Valse!

[@dianamariemckinley2690]

Love listening to this!

[@Phaedrax2]

Really lovely, I particularly enjoyed the deep, glorious sound of the bass- sends shivers down my spine!

[@archibaldcameron4036]

A beautiful interpretation - well done RNCM

[@trevorjones3273]

The Larghetto has been used to great effect as illustrative music for a documentary called 'In Search of the Northern Lights' with Joanna Lumley. It's not just a documentary, but a work of beautiful art. Dvorak, Grieg and other composers provide a sublime score for the hour long film. It really gives the music a dramatic and wonderful backdrop.

[@MissTschukki]

so well played! congrats!

[@gonzalezjacob.conductor]

que hermosa música y que lograda versión, a favoritos !!! La dirigiré el año entrante.

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

Beautiful, elegant, and eloquent. Jarvi does his usual excellent job of interpreting and leading.

[@hfgonzalezg]

impecable y hermosa ejecución ... !!!

[@johndolata861]

Fantastic!

[@vitowas]

this was written in 2 weeks! amazing

[@archibaldcameron4036]

Brilliant performance.

[@tishnordvall1646]

Beautiful!

[@alesek8]

Fenomenální! Při poslechu cítím hrdost. Děkuji mistře.

[@filipjandus4537]

Pan Dvořák by byl s provedením jistě spokojen

[@problemchild799]

Great performance of such an incredible masterpiece.

[@raqueleu6274]

Essa serenata é extremamente expressiva e comovente. Interpretação maravilhosa.

[@oztasyunus]

10:30 This is just beautiful

[@pierrebabineau6103]

Tout simplement magnifique!

[@andreaa.9709]

The melody that starts at 10:31 gets me every time :,)

[@easypeasypiano6118]

OMG Same. Its so haunting.

[@Hannah-fs6hn]

Same

[@billyh4068]

For me its the melody that starts at 7:15. Sublime is the only word to describe it.

[@felipedej.cervera6514]

...Y son estudiantes...asombroso trabajo, de lo mejor.

[@kdris12hihi]

I think this is my new favorite piece. :)

[@Phaedrax2]

This is so beautiful

[@felipedej.cervera6514]

This is absolutely great. Technically needs the highest degree of precision. I played this many years ago in our university and its difficulties are based on the musical expression - obviously. A real delicate job.

[@kirink1861]

Потрясающее исполнение, браво👏😍🔝

[@vivamusic87]

Very beautiful performance!!! Thank you!

[@peludo98]

The beauty of the ethereal.

[@AzildeLeal]

Me encanta que los músicos sean tan jóvenes, además de sus cualidades como tales. .

[@camillebouchard6436]

Magnifique !

[@user-vz5eb3jc5l]

I heard this music for the first time.It was very good! I was impressed with it.I am going to play it so it is good to know about this music.

[@frankschauer3492]

This piece is so wonderful. I just love it indescribably. It touches me deeply in my soul, gives me hope, strength and courage, but also makes me think and understand how my own life is finite, that means more specifically, just like with many other things, that it is temporarily limited. I would like to say about the local orchestra that the way the ladies and gentlemen play this great piece here really seems empathetic and competent, although the second word seems a bit out of place. I've heard this piece from several orchestras. But none of them was, and I want to be honest, as impressive, harmonious in the performance as this one from the UK. That means, if I were to summarize my top 5 world orchestras, the RNCM would definitely be there in this list. So I want to say a huge, serious thank you to the local orchestra and, of course, its conductor. That I was allowed to see and hear something like that here, which inspires me in every way, gives me hope, strength and courage, but also the awareness of the current reality, fills me with gratitude and pride. I wholeheartedly wish you all, wherever you are, all the best. Everyone, stay healthy and take good care of yourself.

[@artemisludlum]

My favorite movement 5:06

[@1ofsolitude]

the second movement is my favorite too!

[@julianatascon-sarasti1101]

Yesssss my absolute favorite

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

This certainly ranks near the top of the list of works written for string orchestra. It just lacks those special moments of harmonic danger that take us to the edge.

[@logodaedalist]

Dvorak's, Elgar's, and Tchaikovsky's Serenades ❤

[@jorgegarzaelli6238]

Com amaba este musico su tierra. en toda su obra esta implicita el alma de su patria. Halleluyah por estos musicos!!!

[@user-wq6de6jb2i]

They really nailed the Scherzo, like I've never heard elsewhere.

[@user-en4pk1vz4m]

素晴らしい演奏！

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This beautiful melody the great performers play is a panacea that cleanses our hearts , which are spilled over by secular dust and dirt

[@lilklondike5801]

My orchestra just played this piece today and I think we played pretty well

[@18661873]

Perhaps there is hope for the future.

[@MultifuseWorld]

In last movement 'Finale' fantastic playing of the 'syncopated' passages.

[@nostoyniahi8537]

The first part reminds me of the lullaby tune in the movie Pan's labyrinth.

[@theviolinist7022]

El Valse es tan maravilloso que estoy llorando 😍😭

[@tomasvlkdk]

Nice!

[@user-jx3di7mr6k]

감미로운 선율이예요~

[@MashedTubers]

Can't understand a word that you're saying.

[@mcdonaldsonfire5849]

~Played ,this piece 1st, 2nd and fifth before

[@TheElie79]

I find the 5min valse too short for how good it is, the whole piece couldve been composed around it.

[@helenwilson3846]

Genius. I'd watch this over Barenboim any day!

[@kenmcferrin1120]

Bravo

[@yuehchopin]

danke

[@mestralalexis2515]

Famous !

[@MadSandman]

7:36 the guy in the middle gives a sneaky smile to the lady whose back is turned :D

[@user-tu4qw8lh5k]

Martin de Boutray だたたぐりのぐりーぐ

[@MadSandman]

Yop totally

[@user-dw4ub2fu9y]

Wow how did you find it?

[@Valentina-cy7tv]

lovers

[@gerardbegni2806]

I have always deeply loved this serenade, which is in my opinion better thzn the serenade for winds op. 44. I especially love the introduction and the waltz. What comes after that appears to ma as less inspired, but very well written anyway.

[@andrewfarionov9026]

The Larghetto is playing in the Arrival movie with Amy Adams

[@rifqirizalni8471]

Arrival - Movie?

[@postomineirinho466]

How is the principals cellist anda assistant?

[@TimmyHoImhere]

were playing this in class but we suck lol

[@alecneate76]

25:32 I didn't know Jeremy Corbyn played the double bass

[@jaberfaraji8862]

😍

[@raqueleu6274]

Como alguém pode dar deslike num vídeo desse ?

[@Lexicop2]

What's "RNCM"?

[@user-rw9mf1rh1b]

5:04 왈츠 너무좋다ㅠㅠ

[@ryojimartinez-mass8866]

Doesn't it kinda sound like saint saens the swan at 19:23 ?

[@ajhiflyer]

What is the RNCM? Royal Northern College of Music?

[@graemeedward4456]

There's a thing called "Google". Use it.

[@jimmyratz]

Yes...the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England.

[@kylethescientist]

Movement V 24:00