Beethoven Flute Concerto Op. 61 (originally for the Violin) - Karl Heinz Schuetz, NKO, Shalev Ad-El

Rare adaptation of Beethoven Violin concerto, executed by Vienna Philharmonic 1st Flutist, Karl Heinz Schuetz, joined by the NKO (Netanya Kibbutz Orchestra) under the baton of Shalev Ad-El. Live recording from Tel Aviv Museum of Arts, October 2014.

[@ramivitale]

Lovely! I have searched for Beethoven's violin concerto played by flute, and here I am with a work of perfection

[@edflaspoehler7214]

Transcriptions of music for another instrument than the one originally indicated have a long and honorable history. I have myself transcribed many violin and other pieces for flute, for my own use. This transcription gives flute players an opportunity to experience Beethoven in a way that the great composer himself did not otherwise provide. The music performance police are off duty. If you can play it on your instrument, play it.

[@waldstein6443]

I think by honourable you meant horrible. Nah, I am just kidding. It also does give you a new perspective to the piece :D

[@thethikboy]

That might work for most Baroque to Romantic pieces but not Impressionist or where color is an essential element.

[@hellbooks3024]

⁠@@thethikboyI wonder how many transcriptions of La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin there are. Heifetz recorded one, I remember, which was quite nice.

[@umapessoa5343]

That violin madam represents me: so satisfied and smiling all over the whole piece

[@briananderson8428]

Stunningly splendid. I played the C flute, and this is beyond wonderful.

[@juliegobbell6804]

Hearing a very familiar piece presented in a different way helps us to hear the music itself and not just the soloist. Most flutists who love Beethoven would love basquing in his rich, pastoral melodies which, I believe, lend themselves naturally to the sweet, clear sounds of the flute. Beethoven was stingy with his flute solos in his orchestral works. His flutes only peak out occasionally, like sunshine on mostly cloudy days--never too brightly and never for long!! It seems all the great, main melodic themes in his symphonies are played by violins and cellos. And all the REALLY significant, lengthy solos are played by the oboe--we all know that! So transcribing this gorgeous concerto for flute gives us flutists the chance to bathe in the glory of Beethoven. I doubt he would approve, but which flutist could resist wanting to play this piece?!! And Mr. Schuetz's performance is as smooth and clear as a running stream in the woods. Beautiful!!!

[@adamgulley1399]

It's said that Beethoven wrote down melodies inspired by bird calls he heard when walking in nature

[@AthSamaras]

YES... pastoral melodies..!!

[@umapessoa5343]

I had a period of my life with intoxication (a bit like Beethoven, but mine was from some street food that almost killed me) and even though I'm a flutist myself the high notes hurt my ear and head so much that time I could only get annoyed so unfortunately I understand why he didn't use much flute on his works. I think it would be his dream to listen to such a great version as a healthy person, specially knowing his love for singing birds

[@rudolphmcneill3333]

I love that such wonderful pieces for violin get transcribed fo flute. Adding more great pieces to our repertoire. This guy is absolutely AMAZING. I'm loving everything about his performance.

[@ginevrapetrucciflute]

Absolutely fantastic! Congratulations to Karl Heinz for taking up such a challenge and delivering such a wonderfully musical and technically stellar performance!

[@AlexaABC]

I hear this concerto first time, using the flutte instead violin.Very beautiful!

[@lucianrinando7317]

This is an absolutely fabulous and brilliant endeavor! The wind writing throughout the exposition seems tailor made for the solo flute. Karl-Heinz Schuetz, congratulations for this most satisfying and dazzling performance. I am thrilled to hear a Concerto by Beethoven for the flute.

[@Frederer59]

Fancy foot(joint)work! Superb piece, superb playing. Thank you!!

[@plouviergabon]

A fabulous perfomance, I think Ludwig would be very happy with this rendition!

[@juliaprice3044]

why are you on a first name basis.

[@4gnostic]

i waited for this for so long!

[@robimof39]

Oh for just 1 flute concerto by Beethoven. I do love the adaptation of this on flute but it is violin piece. Having played the flute for 30 years, bravo Flute player.

[@정동우-w1p]

Movement 1 00:00 allegro ma non troppo Movement 2 23:00 larghetto Movement 3 31:53 allegro

[@mig071942]

Wonderful, never listened to it before

[@decancalot]

merveilleux, bravo Karl Heinz!

[@emmathevissen9548]

Vicens Prats v.

[@navrozelalkaka8457]

transcending all borders of musical beauty unbelievable listening privilege!

it really sounds beautiful on flute

[@lazarus65979]

Awesome performance

[@TheCecyFernandes]

Amazing piece, beautiful playing. Thank you!!

[@erlandschneck-holze4476]

... nach den Transkriptionen des berühmten Violinkonzerts für Klavier - und dann für Klarinette: nun auch diese ebenfalls ausgezeichnete Version für Flöte und Orchester; sehr überzeugend dargeboten vom hervorragenden Solisten und dem filigran kleinbesetzten Orchester unter professioneller Leitung...ein musikalisches Schmuckstück ...

[@raffitorossian6994]

Actually it was something amazing. it suited very well for flute....and the flutist was superb either. Thanks for uploading.

[@marcoliszt8108]

I love these arrangements some flautists have been doing, Jasmine Choi and Denis Bouriakov and now Karl Heinz Schuetz, whit such en exceptional piece and played amazingly good, congratulations and keep playing music :).

[@ullabrodow6947]

Flöjtmusik

[@azizchahbi3538]

Omg his tone is so soft and relaxing

[@rodrigorosario1590]

Wirklich ist es ein tolles Konzert. Der Flötenspieler ist ein ausgezeichneter Virtuose, Super.

[@nicolabellomo470]

Flautista eccezionale! Bellissima trascrizione!

[@MrInterestingthings]

I was expecting to really dsike this. Vilin has such a diferent range and timbre of flute in difrent regions incomparable . But with solo entry I fell in love . Al the bestparts in my orchetral music are woodwinds ! I didnt kow flute could do broken octaves quickly . I love the Flute sound ! Wonderful here !!! Very good playing of orchsta clear without having to hide under solo too !

[@Hippokrates9]

Charming! Thank you.

[@richardweil8813]

Lovely. Unmistakably by the master, yet fresh and different in a good way. I think of how when Rachel Carson finished writing "Silent Spring" she said that she put the violin concerto on her record player, thought of the animals she was trying to save, and then "let the tears flow."

[@presbyterosBassI]

I really like this size orchestra for Beethoven.

[@danielolivera8129]

Me encanto esta version. La escucharia un millon de veces. Saludos a todos. Un genio el Solista. Daniel

[@kevinsharples8742]

Awesome

[@jonguirl3942]

Violin - Piano transcription - I knew about those and love them, and this is a very nice addition. What a great and adaptable piece of music! Love living in LvB's world :-)

[@mnverrone]

PERFECTO Y FRESCO. UNA DELICIA. BRAVO!

[@luisorlandijorquera3471]

Only one word: marvelous!

[@bernadettedebreyne3327]

super adaptation ,on retrouve ce concerto aec un nouvrl interet

[@raymae60]

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. Of course, I play flute (not anywhere like Mr. Schuetz). From now on this is the flute concerto.

[@danielcontreras6608]

Cuando cumplí 16 años mi padre me regaló este concierto en una casett con el gran Menuhin al violin. Cada ves que lo escucho no dejo de conmoverme hasta las lagrimas. Gracias mi Señor por semejante música

[@shoshannafachima1306]

Bravo bravo bravissimo👏👏👏

[@SturdyOakTree]

Outstanding interpretation, impeccable tonguing technique and tone. Bravo!

[@danielfontaine7004]

Le concerto pour violon de Beethoven, je l'ai écouté des centaines de fois. Cette transposition m'a surpris et charmé.NB Je fais partie d'un de ces très rares français qui se réfugient dans la musique classique et qui osent s'exprimer sur ce forum, ce qui me surprend et me désole à la fois.

[@Ludwig8727]

Att- . Mr. Fontaine, je vous compren três bien. Ici à Portugal, le peuple seulemnt veut ecoute la musique moderne - tipe "pimba"...Seulement fait du bruit et n`a aucune vrais musique!

[@erika6651]

Its tragic to hear folks from European countries communicate such thoughts. I expect there to be few classical music lovers from where I'm from, the USA being such cesspool culture wise, but Europe is the birthplace of Western Art Music. I hoped there would be more in France that would enjoy this.

[@chatbud]

OMG, the most torturous part 7:54 On the violin it would already have been tedious, imagine those endless thrills on the flute!

[@adanayup9268]

Maravillosa adaptacion para flauta...

[@chatbud]

Thanks for sharing this! Very curious performance. I've only heard the more oft-performed piano adaptation of this work.

[@chimingho3890]

So Great !!!

[@rudolphmcneill515]

Wonderful. I love his beautiful pinpointed tone. All registers. So musical. The right hand, excellent technique. We know how problematic that hand can be. We 🙂😉

[@kylekim1004]

I love this~!

[@teruzumi]

Maravillosa obra, maravillosa adpatación y fabulosa la interporetación.

[@pekkaT13]

Asi es. Un admirable instrumento y tierna ejecución.

[@manuelgonzales6483]

Unbelievably beautiful. One if my favorite concertos played on my favorite instrument. Bravo bravo bravo❤❤❤

[@dawnastebbins7526]

Oh this is so good! Bravo❣

[@muruganv5164]

Mind relaxed flute music heart touching symphony orchestra world great Beethoven

[@sneddley]

I enjoyed parts of this very much, especially starting at 12:30, the the Flute floating freely above with an other-worldly ethereal quality, The refinement of the score and the attributes of the Flute, to me, go well together, but some octave changes early on, etc. broke things up for me a little too much. Changing the rhythm at 4:09 lent variety but I'm not convinced that this sort of alteration is needed and may be going too far from the original. If I hadn't known the piece it wouldn't have bothered me. Beautifully and poetically played by all, I would say. Thank you for sharing this!

[@welintomgabriel5546]

miss that with dear Ruty varon and me,great horn section ;)

[@olivaduarte6334]

Muchas gracias

[@MegaCliff1234]

this works surprisingly well. i am very impressed!

[@erika6651]

That's the power of Beethoven. This could've been rescored for Kazoo solo and it would've worked.

[@muruganv5164]

World best music symphony my favorite music symphony orchestra world best Beethoven

[@kumiring]

항상 바이올린 협주곡으로만 들었는데 플루트로는 처음 들었습니다 또 다르게 좋네요~~~

[@GuillermoCuevasLepe]

❤😂🎉 BRAVO¡¡! LA VIBRACIÓN ES REALMENTE SUBLIME, EXCELSA... EXCELENTE INTERPRETACIÓN TANTO DEL MAGNÍFICO FLAUTISTA COMO DE LA ORQUESTA... MUCHAS FELICIDADES Y BENDICIONES SIEMPRE 🎉😂❤❤❤

[@diegomendez7428]

Un hermoso regalo el poder escuchar esta gran música con una interpretación tan bella, felicidades Maestro!!

[@wandaalmeidacanete]

si muchas gracias cada dia mejor ustedes

[@FernandoMartinez-pr8oi]

Fine, sehr Fine...!!

[@michelhugonnot9718]

Je connaissais la version piano mais là c'est le surprise totale, et une agréable surprise. A quand la harpe, une suggestion pour mon compatriote Xavier de Maistre

[@ravi27today]

FANTASTICO !!!!!

[@gersonschneiderguimaraes5308]

Very good

[@navrozelalkaka8457]

The bespectacled lady Violinist to the left is in a mesmerized trance. As am I.

[@albertojaime253]

Nunca habia yo escuchado una transcripcion del Opus 61 de Beethoven para flauta traversa. Se escucha muy bien y no se siente pequeña frente a su original para violin.

[@manuelgonzales6483]

Stunning & brave ❤👻❤

[@hectorricardovegagutierrez1403]

Esta es, desde que la escuche por primera vez hace muchos años, mi pieza favorita de toda la música clásica o, al menos, de lo que he escuchado hasta ahora. Hay transcripciones para piano, oboe y, me parece, hasta para guitarra, pero esta es simplemente genial; felicidades al flautista, la orquesta y, por supuesto, a quien hizo la transcripción. Saludos desde México.

[@jean-claudeducroux5897]

Incroyable. Merveilleux. JcD

[@jean-claudeducroux5897]

Il est extraordinaire. . JcD

[@ianpaton2835]

For another violin concerto adapted for flute, try Rampal's transcription of the Khachaturian, approved by the composer.

[@wilsonpereira1307]

Bravo! There are recorded versions of this wonderful piece for piano (Op. 61a) and also for clarinet.

[@brycebukowsky616]

This is wonderful and beautiful! I actually prefer this flute arrangement over the original with the violin. Very well done Mr. Schuetz!

[@gersonschneiderguimaraes5308]

Excelente

[@jorgefiandrino2683]

Vremaint extraordinaire.

[@무지개수염]

플룻이 너무 매력적입니다

[@shoshannafachima1306]

Bravo bravo

[@budimirzvolanek6234]

Beautifully & sensitively rendered & played by the flutist! Even though I am a clarinetist & am biased toward clarinet, I do prefer the flute adaptation of the violin solo part than another clarinet arrangement I have heard. The only more beautiful sound is from the original "Urquel" - the violin where one really appreciates the full dynamic range of the violin that the other instruments mentioned here in lack and thus have to adapt by playing e.g. repeated / broken arpeggios instead of original range chords. Well, van Beethoven knew best wjy he used violin ... Requiem In Pacem (RIP), Herr Beethoven.

[@ThomasMulliganFlute]

Immense

[@rolandscharenguivel8216]

As Beethoven did not receive a good reception on its first performance of the violin concerto , he composed. this as a flute concerto. I am very glad he did ....as this performance shows how this beautiful music can also be transposed for the flute . However, the concerto is extremely difficult for the flautist. who has to play the many long passages on one breath . Karl Heinzi gives an excellent performance of this beautiful concerto .

[@boundlessbeautytravels2738]

Such beauty, Beethoven understood the flute like no other. Hail to the great composer.

[@jean-claudeducroux5897]

J,en pleure ..! JcD

[@241hnd]

I've never heard a flute play the low A before but it sounded great. But how can he add that extension without affecting the intonation of other notes? I even heard a low D and (I think) Db while he had it on. All his registers seemed to still be in tune.

[@kostasampatzis9296]

Congratulations for the idea. Unique and excellent performance Bravo!!!

[@lilianabartosi7356]

This is a violin concert!!!!

[@marcosPRATA918]

Bom conhecer essa adaptação. Conheci com clarinete e outra para piano.

[@antoniosilva7083]

marcos aquino, com piano foi obra do próprio compositor, opus 61a, dedicada à primeira mulher do seu amigo Stephan von Breuning. Clementi encomendou o arranjo, que apresenta uma cadência para piano e timbales, a primeira combinação para estes dois instrumentos em toda a história da música.

[@garrisonmallett1502]

This was pretty amazing...I can't tell if he's playing a gold plated flute or if it's simply picking up the warm amber reflection of the wood floor/lighting...either way...this was pretty masterful despite some of the negative comments...

[@gcg8187]

Its solid gold inside and out

[@cherrysprite3059]

that flutist is such a talented little potato!!!!!

[@rudolphmcneill515]

😆👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@adanayup9268]

Asombroso....

[@75Chopin]

Works surprisingly well, better than the piano transcription

[@Guto164]

Pra mim, flautista, acho que os compositores que mais souberam compor para flauta foi Bach, Tchaikovsky e Beethoven. Alias, flauta e violino Bach parecia dar aula de composição

[@abrahamjacobsaenz4522]

0:20 Steve Jobs at Oboe

[@QRSC-fh2ob]

OMG LOL

[@pekkaT13]

La flauta en esta pieza de Beethoven me ha dejado completamente embrujado.

[@MrMfwettlaufer]

Beautiful performance. Would you know where I could find the score for this transcription?

[@AndrewEdwardsFlute]

Excellent , but a little shocking to hear this on the flute ! William Bennett did it some years ago .

[@binodsingh4929]

I don’t think you can do anything for me and you can come back to work on the day before or anytime before then I’ll get back in touch with you guys next time to make me happy 😃

[@MrTrella86]

Does anyone know where i can buy sheet of these piece? (flute ver)

[@adanayup9268]

Anonadado

[@heidifluteatl]

Does anyone know if this is available as sheet music? I usually don't like transcriptions from violin to flute such as the Tchaikovsky. But this one works remarkably well. Would love to buy the sheet music.

[@zbigniewbrzezinski8869]

How could a flute give numerous nuances which could only be given by a violin?!

[@beethbachmoz]

Wish I could find the transcription