BBC Proms 2012 18 Beethoven's 9th Symphony

[@Anskotinn]

This simphony was first performed in Vienna on 7 May 1824. Today is 7 May 2024, Happy 200 year old birthday.

[@IanKemp1960]

Sadly, Beethoven never heard it because he was completely deaf at the time he composed it. He'd written some sketches when he was a lot younger, and there's no doubt he knew what it was going to sound like. It's his gift of joy and hope to mankind :-)

[@loganfruchtman953]

Happy 200th anniversary to the eighth wonder of the world

[@EmpathicRebel-mn8ee]

My friend Bob at one of my previous workplaces, said he was never able to get a ticket at the RAH to see this due to the speed the tickets sold out at, but he knew they would be practicing at about 1 to about 2pm he was helping with delivery at the RAH, but he said that exact practice of Ode to Joy with the 127 piece quoir made him just fall to his knees and he was completely sobbing in the loading bay. His one dream was to hear the song played fully at the RAH live with a orchestra. His dream came true he passed away the next year from throat cancer, he was 68 years old the man loved his pipes, books, cups of tea and his Beethoven on his LP. Thank you Bob it was a honor and pleasure to have worked with you. RIP brother.

[@englishrose47]

Beethoven was a gift to mankind.

[@AmosPressley]

Such a pinnacle of accomplishment! But look at us. in 200 years, we have moved from this sublime music to rhythmic shouting of obscenities. and we think we are getting better.

[@1968KWT]

Premiered 200 years ago (1824) today 🎉

[@povertyspec9651]

Anybody who says this isn't the best symphony of all time is nuts!

[@lomax343]

It's the best piece of music of all time.

[@patientlh3664]

Beethoven + 9th + Royal Albert + Royal Philharmonic = Nothing gets better than this

[@ShaunakDesaiPiano]

It is in fact the West Eastern Divan Orchestra, not the Royal Philharmonic. But Beethoven + 9th + Royal Albert is definitely a winner.

[@gailwebb9619]

This is a wonderful orchestra led by Daniel Barenboim, a master conductor! Bravo!

[@gitarremundus4313]

The most important words in music for all mankind.The wish of peace and harmony in the World.🙏🙏What an absolute power of music.He was deaf, when he wrote this.Unbelievable.What a genius.

[@27k3u4]

If you can put into account the state in life of Beethoven, physical and psychological than you know which gift to mankind this truly is.

[@englishrose47]

Look at Ludvig overseeing the proceedings. Love how the Proms do this.

[@Albatross-365]

That's a bust of Sir Henry Wood founder of the Proms

[@hishamonten]

1:03:42 "Freude! " 1:05:01 "Seele" 1:05:49 "Kusse" 1:09:49 Best part

[@zenevg]

there are many versions on KZbin, but this is exceptional.

[@xilvio]

This is exceptional. The musicians engagement, mastery, and focus is so captivating. The videography and editing is also done impeccably.

[@eliasjammal1043]

This is the Best version of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. I've listened to it over 20 times in the past 5 years. It was recently taken off UTUBE, but reinstated with a wonderful 5 minutes analysis by the great maestro Daniel Barenboim.

[@gailwebb9619]

Agree. I listen to it while reading....it’s so beautiful and Daniel Barenboim is a superb conductor of this symphony.

[@kevinmckeever6163]

Elias, I probably listen to this symphony several times each month. It was the first symphony I ever listened to and was the beginning of my love for classical music. As the years have gone by I have grown to especially love the third movement in particular, listen with headphones if you get the chance.

[@eliasjammal1043]

@@kevinmckeever6163 Thank you. My first symphony I listened to in my youth was Beethoven's Fifth, at the shop of my eldest brothers, and I got hooked.

[@bergspot]

I agree. Better than Herbert von Karajan.

[@EMC-xt2zx]

I am with you. I discovered this incredibly beautiful performance two weeks ago and I have listened it more than 10 times. Always brings tears to my eyes. What an incredible composer Beethoven was. A marble of human kind.

[@MrOlogramma]

BEETHOVEN we love you❤

[@nadertanios4999]

Best creation on Earth done by man!

[@annedwyer797]

1st movement 7:36; 2nd movement: 25:45; 3rd movement: 38:36; 4th movement "Chorale": 55:30. You might also enjoy the discussion of the Ninth with Barenboim that precedes the start of the music.

[@jgmaldo]

Thanks Anne

[@nancythenumberblock6957]

Ode to joy :D

[@dealerovski82]

Why do they call it movements.?

[@chenni8759]

Thanks! This is really helpful

[@Elwrt455]

I agree the best version of Beethoven's 9th Symphony

[@patrickgroll2046]

Holy mother of God, what stellar production values and attention to detail. The vocalists sound *amazing*. The French horns are delectable. Just shockingly great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@englishrose47]

38.46 is the start of of one of the most beautiful pieces of music in history.

[@IanKemp1960]

That looks like an elderly Daniel Barenboim.... now there's a man who really knows music and how to extract the best from a good orchestra

[@andrewreeveart]

This is....staggeringly beautiful and I've listened to this [Beethoven] 2, 3, 4 times a year for at least a decade. Whenever I feel empty (or at least recovered from despicable moments of emptiness) Beethoven pulls my heart apart and fills it with everything I'd temporarily forgotten and essentially need to remember.

[@AlexandreLuiz-ph8ns]

Same here..❤ Beethoven is cosmic. There's no words to describe How big Beethoven is. I love him since childhood from the bottom of my heart.❤🌌

[@carlosholmer1404]

I feel exactly the same in my soul.

[@katiesethna]

I listen to this at least 4 to 5 times a year !

[@rubencurruhuinca6257]

The highest form of human expression❤❤❤❤

[@annedwyer797]

1:09:50: that's always the point that literally gives me goosebumps, when the quiet of the instruments erupts into the full choir. It's absolutely magnificent!

[@renshiwu305]

Very good, but I prefer the prelude to that moment, starting 1:08:10.

[@CaptainM792]

Yes, and after that, from 1:18:57 onwards, until the end, were my favourite parts.

[@DjTonioRoffo]

I always tell my EDM & techno loving friends that Beethoven invented the "Delayed Drop" and let them hear that buildup @@renshiwu305

[@gretareinarsson7461]

The most beautiful and amazing thing about this performance is all the young people performing it. I cannot imagine a piece of music the surpassed this symphony on all levels. Yes, there are pieces that are more personal to people on different levels, but surely on a musical and human level this piece should be able to speak and move to all of us. Transcend what divides us and bring us to unity and to realise and make us share our shared humanity.

[@steves672]

The stairs to heaven!

[@rose-nesmysaint-louis5730]

Having heard and listened carefully to many conductors, I humbly think that Daniel Barenboim is the best, the deepest and the most faithful "Beethovenian" (forgive me for the adjective) conductor alive.

[@idiotic1021]

Classical music is some of the best stuff to come out of Western culture. Beautiful.

[@williamford9564]

This orchestra performed all nine Beethoven symphonies in a period of slightly a week in this concert hall with this final piece being over an hour in duration. That had to be an incredible amount of work and endurance.

[@VV_PaVria]

Also, this cycle was scheduled to time with the Olympics in London, with the Ninth performed just before the opening ceremony. The conductor here would later show up in that ceremony as one of the carriers of the Olympic flag.

[@williamford9564]

@@VV_PaVria Thank you! I didn’t know that.

[@ZachDrake5960]

Makes me wonder what Beethoven went through and had to do to end up writing such a piece!

[@dbyers3897]

@@ZachDrake5960 Watch the movie "Immortal Beloved" starring Gary Oldman for a perspective.

[@ArnoAEvers]

This truly is the best piece of music ever written...

[@hankkingsley9183]

And probably one would be hard pressed to find a better recorded performance of it.

[@l.j.goldstein8143]

yes, but the third movement still sucks an egg it's slooooow and booorrrrring

[@mandelleli]

5th first movement is the best

[@Dravianpn02]

​@@mandellelithere's only 4 movements. Unless you mean the last part of the finale?

[@timmartin6274]

@@Dravianpn02 They mean the 1st movement of the Fifth Symphony.

[@EMC-xt2zx]

I don’t know how many times I slide back to make this symphony never end. I think this music is the summation of all that is good about our humanity.

[@paulhwang6787]

A moment in time at the climax of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, with vocals from memory! Amazing ! PaH

[@andrewesselbach7564]

Absolutely Brilliant! Thank you!

[@thinkitthrough8555]

Best ever performance of the 9th.

[@mandelleli]

Ludwig van Beethoven!!!! What a proper genius ❤

[@breidensteinodette3273]

Ce qu'il y a d'extraordinaire, c'est que la musique est un langage universel, que l'on soit au,au sud,à l'est ou à l'ouest, chacun vibre de la même façon suivant la mélodie. C'est un moment de PAIX.

[@titaniascarletknight]

That was a really special performance, the musicians, choir and soloists really seem to embody the spirit of the Ode to Joy. I'm lucky enough to have experienced something similar back in 2015 with the Melbourne Symphony, Australia.

[@user-qv6lb5vy4b]

When the conductor waves his hands to applause at the musicians he Presenting them to you!

[@englishrose47]

One of the most powerful pieces of music in the entire history of music. Thank you LVB.

[@mauricerignault2563]

la plus belle version que je n'est jamais entendu bravo

[@shelleydonovan7703]

A triumphant performance.

[@mjrmonte15]

The 9th symphony always and ever alleviates my mood and spirit. It refreshes and removes stress. It cuts through the soul.

[@patrickols]

The 9th symphony is probably the greatest piece of music ever written on Earth and really I am not sure if it's not in the entire Universe. What is truly sad about it is that the man who wrote it never heard one single note of its beauty. It was his gift to all of us.

[@julianocuni]

"... never heard one single note of its beauty". Of course he did. The music resounded in his mind and soul. There is no way for him to be able to write a masterpiece, like this, without felling it. Maybe he didn't heard the crowd screaming and applauding, maybe he didn't enjoyed so much the glory, but who cares. He lived his madness in his own way.

[@stephenwu1524]

Forget music, this is the greatest single piece of art ever thought of by mankind.

[@renshiwu305]

They put this piece of music on the disk aboard the Voyager spacecraft. It is now among the stars.

[@aeldin131]

He may have not heard it in the traditional sense but he felt it both through vibrations and emotionally. And you're absolutely right ,I don't think music gets any better than this.

[@phillip14182]

He heard this symphony in his mind much better. And he feels the vibrations of this applauding.

[@ronlankshear]

Incredible just adding who Anna Samuil (soprano) Waltraud Meier (mezzo-soprano) Michael König (tenor) René Pape (bass) National Youth Choir of Great Britain West-Eastern Divan Orchestra Daniel Barenboim (conductor)

[@chrispak4726]

Out of all 9th symphony, I find this work by Daniel Barenboim the best of all.

[@evapierotti2200]

Bravoôo Daniel.... you are great...in this symphony....bravooooôoô

[@bernardbeckers3278]

This music, this sublime performance, reconciles me a bit with the life of this earthly existence. Too much rationality is brought back into balance with this brilliant achievement by everyone who has contributed to this. I hope that one day humanity in all its parts will find the strength, the wisdom and the energy to make this music more peaceful and with much more respect to finally get a society here and now where everyone finds balance, can become happy and move forward.

[@Wheatr23]

this is art! no more comment

[@kalurimpoche57]

Gran gran gran director ! Maravillosa interpretacion

[@Bailey2006a]

Barenboim tempos were exciting…entire ensemble performed brilliantly!

[@lawtonblandford4100]

No scores for singers, and all four sections interspersed with one another. EXTRAORDINARY!

[@josuenonatocountertenor9854]

Amazing, deep and powerful.

[@sheila.bontia]

Ja assisti esse vídeo umas 100x, me emocionei em todas. Magnífico!!

[@liladorff]

Estupendo!Assisti inteiro pela primeira vez graças ao seu comentário🤝.🇧🇷🇩🇪

[@MikeWiering]

Starts at 07:48

[@Mr_MonkeyBoss]

Thank you!

[@Oskar-sl6zx]

Thanks

[@MikeGreenwood51]

Top Class. Well Done All. Well done 'National Youth Choir'.

[@naiadeforta]

What an absolutely inspiring performance....I wish I could have been there!

[@ccarlski]

Did Beethoven edited this Performance? It sure looks like he did.

[@khushivora2813]

Masterpiece!!!!!!!

[@jeanwilliquet4035]

Übermenschliches Meisterwerk.

[@marietteverboven4589]

Just Beautifull and in my opinion very emotional.

[@ConnieBach]

Ludwig my soul forever!

[@annedwyer797]

Extra credit points 'cause your last name is Bach!! 😉

[@marcvolpe8252]

CONNIE YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL ADORABLE SEDUCTIVE RAVISHING SENSUAL SEXY CAPTIVATING AND PASSIONATE MARRY ME ❤

[@eliudromero8382]

simplemente hermosa!

[@user-hq4nv8xy3y]

這是人間音樂嗎？聽了多場演奏，這是我最喜愛的版本，如果我是現場聽眾，我相信我會感動掉淚的，

[@patulp2099]

Immortal Beloved !

[@JohnWesleyBarker]

I can't imagine this performance being surpassed by another. So moving. Thank you Danny and WEDO and NYCofGB thank you.

[@kalurimpoche57]

En esta sinfonia hay momentos que me generan como un TINNITUS ..muy probable es el qie que tenia BEETHOVEN en su cabeza en el padecimiento de su sordera...y en esos momentos desesperantes llega luego una resolución que es el tema resuelto de su sordera....seguramente el sufrio de algo que no podia aceptar lo que estaba oyendo .Un conflicto que se expresa como auditivo pero que es :" no poder creer lo que oigo" .Este director es un despegado total ! De memoria da el carácter de la obra en profunda interpretación con sus musicos....no es un :"marcador de tiempos" Otro argentino despegado como piazzolla como marta argerich ....admirable

[@ryanaugustus]

I’m a big fan of the 9th and I had never heard this recording (I kind of collect them these days). This performance had a few unique qualities that I really enjoyed. Masterful performance!

[@peterexner728]

I love L.V. Beethoven and Germany for such an excellent composer. For me once and the greatest! His 9th symphony in particular - unattainable!

[@Rena-uh4tp]

Germany produced this Genius. And yet,... Germany.

[@javierrprailfan]

glorious music!

[@agustinc.3503]

Simply awesome

[@crli4353]

Beethoven's 9th symphony is the only "perfect" piece of music every written. It has everything one needs to understand music at a fundamental level. The only thing missing would be piano, but because piano is such a powerful instrument all on its own, Beethoven composed the "Emperor" piece which, much like the 9th, displays his mastery of composition. If you listen to the 9th and don't experience an emotional response, its because you are listening, but not hearing it.

[@robertgrier3065]

cf. Choral Fantasy

[@hankkingsley9183]

It's a shame that even so much later in humanity's course, we still have yet to come close to the utopian ideal envisioned by Schiller. The latest mass shooting at an elementary school in the U.S. brought me here to listen again.

[@1106gary]

Was Schiller that utopian when he commands millions to bow down before a father beyond the canopy of stars?

[@caumap]

Espectacular, mis respetos a Daniel Baremboim

[@user-od4gv3ht1g]

천하의 명곡입니다 !

[@paperlapap4404]

Sehr schöne beeindruckende Musik, wunderschön vorgetragen.

[@DiamondMind]

Sublime. Thank you for sharing.

[@user-bo6qe6xg2h]

Когда Любовь Любви Любя.. Полюбит Любяще Тебя.. Тогда Любовь Любви Любя.. Не Помня Нощи и Ни Дня.. Крылом Люби Покрыв Тебя.. Любовью Все Зальет.. ЛЮБЯ...

[@jgmaldo]

Excelente. Las pausas, los silencios. El 2° movimiento es genial. Excelente además el bajo Rene Pape.

[@jafsc]

Wonderful!!!

[@user-qv6lb5vy4b]

One of. These movements was used for introduction for a news broadcast!!

[@johanvandijkhorst6126]

Stunning! Superb.....

[@diyamutasim2501]

Divine

[@larrymwilson]

Maestro Barenboim undoubtedly understands Beethoven better than Beethoven. This is the pinnacle of Beethoven's life. Also completely deaf to create a masterpiece such as this is without words the best. This performance is the best I've ever heard. BRAVO

[@Chetok]

I dont rate Barenboim as you do , good yes but he has many peers

[@larrymwilson]

@Chetok Thank you for your comment. By the way, where are you located? I'm in Mexico.

[@elzbietamagdalenakidzinska9249]

Daniel Barenboim i Orkiestra - kocham Was 😘😘😘

[@melissakalloway1916]

I call the movement beginning at 25:49 The Steeplechase. I envision a dozen or more mounted riders flying across the Virginia countryside, jumping the streams and fences, glorying in a fresh spring morning. Here they come!

[@user-qv6lb5vy4b]

Barenboim an expert in beethoven musics!!

[@user-qv6lb5vy4b]

A conductor is indeed the boss and has the authority to lead and dismiss any musucian who plays out of tune out of step or cant shut up before another section needs to play!

[@user-qv6lb5vy4b]

Playing music is no joke it's very serious what you do up there!

[@user-qv6lb5vy4b]

Keeping a tight orchestra wagon as they used to say is important!!!

[@user-qv6lb5vy4b]

Sometimes there is interlude when a former section quiets down at the same time the latter is coming in!

[@user-qv6lb5vy4b]

The best sound of blend has a lot of interlude!

[@user-qv6lb5vy4b]

Hey that's the great hymn" joyful joyful we adore thee!!!

[@David-yh7up]

My favorite

[@MrPx0727]

Best music, heavenly. Beethoven is gift from creator.

[@juanfrancaravacaalarcon8093]

Que maravilla!!!!!

[@user-mt9zg7lt6l]

Magnificent

[@morganmitchell4017]

1:14:16 most triumphant moment of the whole symphony.

[@ShaunakDesaiPiano]

The first time that the two themes of the movement are played together in an overwhelmingly glorious double fugue. Definitely up there.

[@viswanadan6446]

Amazing beetho ji sir

[@adrianjagu353]

1:08:10 ....this is out of this world...just listen....

[@rickfox4068]

It is amazing, he was completely deaf when he wrote this. He had to listen to each instrument in his head. On opening night he was a half a dozen measures off when he was watching the orchestra on stage....

[@JOSIANEDEVEILLON]

Magnifique !!!!!! DE NICE COTE D AZUR

[@janetbelanger5757]

Comparing performances could be like comparing apples and oranges everybody has a favorite. Mine has to be the Bernstein Christmas concert from 1989. His pacing that night was perfect and everyone was at their best that night.

[@tahneetran1471]

❤❤❤Bravooooo!!!

[@kitoket3715]

Beethoven so Nice

[@russellthompson9271]

KZbin comments so stupid