Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 / Klaus Mäkelä / Oslo Philharmonic

Watch the Oslo Philharmonic with conductor Klaus Mäkelä perform Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in Oslo Concert Hall on 4th January 2019.
Soloists:
Lauren Fagan, soprano
Hanna Hipp, mezzo soprano
Tuomas Katajala, tenor
Shenyang, bass-baritone
Oslo Philharmonic Choir (conductor: Øystein Fevang)
Klaus Mäkelä will be Oslo Philharmonic's chief conductor from August 2020.
Sound production: NRK
Music Producer: Krzysztof Drab
Recording engineers: Elisabeth Sommernes and Marit Askeland
Video production: Trippel-M Levende Bilder
Colorist: Joachim Nilsen, Storyline
EIC: Even Øverby
Director: Patrick Bakkland Gjerde
AD: Kamilla Follevåg
Project Manager: Herman Gudesen
Camera crew:
Øyvind Sandnes
Simen Bredesen
Anne Grethe Olavsdatter Vold
Aslak Woo Ravlum
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#GlobalOdeToJoy
Movements:
00:00 I. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso
16:07 II. Molto vivace
30:20 III. Adagio molto e cantabile
43:52 IV. Presto - Allegro assai

[@andrewwiemken6443]

That feeling when you casually fall into a youtube recommendation spiral and wind up with your head in your hands weeping for the cruel beauty of the human condition

[@name5702]

What do you mean by “cruel beauty”

[@heathhofmeister6413]

Amen!

[@carlosarmijonm]

@@name5702 The highs and lows...the love and the hate...the hope and the hopelessness...the joy and the pain...the hypocrisy and finally the deep truth of music like this.

[@neveragain125]

European Condition**

[@gamislatte5470]

the human predicament.

[@jeromus9996]

Today is the 200th anniversary of this monumental symphony. We are blessed to have a man like Beethoven, whose legacy still inspires us to this very day.

[@clarab3249]

I feel the same 🙏

[@soft-round5341]

Absolutely, today marks a truly monumental occasion in the history of music. Beethoven's enduring legacy continues to enrich our lives and inspire countless generations. We are indeed blessed to commemorate his 200th anniversary and celebrate the profound impact of his symphonic masterpiece.

[@alexisarouge]

Well said.

[@douglaskelly1394]

A solid, coherent, and energetic performance of the 9th symphony with the Oslo Philharmonic, and in 4k! for free?! meanwhile the Berlin Philharmonic is charging 150 euros for a 12 month pass for their digital concert hall. And nearly half of their concert archive isn't even in true HD. What the Olso Philharmonic is doing here is what I call: doing art for art's sake.

[@mariakallas]

Solid... Wonderful conducting, but the orchestra... Paying for Berliner is a bargain, for free you get a cheap cheese

[@DavidHassell2004]

@@mariakallas some may disagree with your comment about the BPO. Are they in fact reputation over substance. Good yes but not the best, certainly not in post 19th century works.

[@Nai61a]

Eugenius: Well I, for one, don't entirely agree with you. I think this young man produced some wonderful moments; he is, after all, a very fine musician, indeed. But the orchestra did him a lot of favours. He has a great deal to offer, but also a great deal to learn. Where, in particular, did you think the orchestra was deficient? Your description of them as "a cheap cheese" is, if I may say so, a CHEAP shot (ha, ha) ... and quite unfounded.

[@jgesselberty]

@@mariakallas Cheap cheese is filling the seats of the concert hall and ears of the world, obviously. You have a bad case of Karajanitis.

[@TheVaughan5]

@@DavidHassell2004 Yes I agree about the BPO. A great orchestra for sure but there are others with a more extensive repertoire and no less talented. The Warsaw Philharmonic is a good example, playing of the highest standard and not stuck in Austro-Germanic realm, though to be fair the BPO is becoming more adventurous now. The Oslo P.O. is another that can give Berlin a run for its money :-)

[@curtisgrindahl446]

Klaus was 23 years old when he conducted this performance... brilliant!

[@monicamiriamtassitano7304]

Magnífico trabajo!

[@adana7838]

Incredible, what a talent!

[@geoffreymartin2764]

I was just about to ask Bing how old Klaus is when I saw your post, thank you.

[@carlsnowsrock6304]

Ele é um dos meus maestros predileto.

[@user-jc4fn9mb8r]

0:04 😒​@@geoffreymartin2764

[@ShitIndie]

Just imagine sitting at the front seat on the 7th of May, 1824, witnessing this miracle unravel while at the same time watching the choir sit for 50 minutes straight without moving. You are telling to yourself: "Why on earth are they not doing anything ?" ... and then suddenly " FREUDE!!!!!!" It is said that the audience at the end was ecstatic. They knew Beethoven couldn't hear them applause, so they were throwing their hats and scarfs up in the air. This music is an unbelievable gift to humanity.

[@firebearva]

"JOY" indeed! A sublime "JOY".

[@peterclarke715]

​@@firebearvay bonza

[@GrazynaGlowacka]

Darem od Boga, od Absolutu, od Kosmosu, od wszystkich NAJLEPSZYCH, NAJWIĘKSZYCH SIŁ WE WSZECHŚWIECIE! Człowiek bowiem jest WIELKI💝💝💝

[@marcelapizarro2260]

Siempre he imaginado estar el día que el Maestro Beethoven la dirigió. Sublime!!!

[@iskandarsadira4304]

I have tears in my eyes. didn't sleep until morning 😢😢😢

[@ilhamcahya6740]

Every orchestra should hire that videographer

[@ardimuhammadh]

Sure, so we can see the concert from various angles and styles

[@ukaszk.8305]

One of my first thoughts was: "Nice filming! It's clear that the videographer knows the piece as they anticipate involvement of various orchestral sections rather well".

[@sunggoopark1]

100% agree.

[@donreed]

Absolutely. He/she did a perfect job of it.

[@obedrafael]

was my 1st thought

[@benjipister7036]

Klaus Makela is 24 years old...and conducting the Oslo Philharmonic...there's a bright future for him no doubt!

[@ElleSunminLee]

What a gift to our generation! :)

[@sergeirachmaninoff9811]

He was 23 in this live performance!

[@timvaarkamp8156]

And chiefconductor! Don't forget that! I hope he will become the chiefconductor of the Concertgebouworchestra. But he is still young!🔥

[@solangepereira7722]

@@sergeirachmaninoff9811 He's amazing 🤩

[@L1ghTx]

@@sergeirachmaninoff9811 Since it was prior to his birthday that year he was 22. Unbelievable!

[@piadas804]

Who dare dislikes this? It's literally a masterpiece in 4k FOR FREE.

[@teejayaich4306]

What I wouldn't give to be that guy. Young, handsome, healthy, and performing the most perfect music ever written with a flawless group of world class musicians... Yeah, not gonna lie, bit jelly here.

[@beccah8944]

arent we all!!

[@nebulawh]

Klaus is such a banger name, as well

[@victorvillatoro7241]

Dudes literally living my dream…

[@victorvillatoro7241]

Dude is an anime character.

[@houssambouhou7846]

This is Beethoven's gift for humanity

[@adriennelipson7174]

it truly is.

[@maruis-8327]

Si 💙

[@liammurphy2725]

Lets hear it for Schiller.

[@ElleSunminLee]

He gave us many gifts :)

[@hernan879]

​@@ElleSunminLee I agree. This may be his most famous "gift" but there are many other marvelous ones

[@bartholomewdan]

10/10 videography. 10/10 sound design. 10/10 conductor. 10/10 experience.

[@bobmartin7399]

And a very good choir - I was impressed by how many didn't need a score.

[@bobmartin7399]

Updating my own comment : I noticed later that the National Youth Choir of Great Britain did LvB #9 with Barenboim in the 2012 Proms and not one of them had a score. Which is more usual?

[@pralathansivagnanam6882]

I agree

[@theguy2636]

1 1/10 akward public clapping

[@remonwang3779]

10/10 comment

[@Coretnor]

What I love about Klaus Mäkelä is it seems like every time he conducts a piece, I'm hearing something from it I've never even thought of before.

[@carolinalandriscini7772]

I agree!!! The alto voices in the choir for example! The instrumental balance is excellent! And also orchestra + choir

[@user-ou8pe9it8j]

Indeed.

[@PinacoladaMatthew]

People don't talk about this enough, the ending is actually the best part, a fast Coda, ending with just 5 short notes, end of story, no dragging, it's Beethoven's equivalent of a mic-drop, as if saying :"I've said all there is to say, this is it."

[@venkatadurvasula6379]

This lockdown has changed me a lot , I started to listen to classical music and it is making my mind pure and giving me a lot of energy

[@fraudebs8786]

Ditto..

[@c.f.7408]

Same actually now I listen while I write papers and study and it has improved my quality of work.

[@mr-wx3lv]

Once you get the bug, you don't lose it... This is the original and best music mankind has ever created.

[@syncrol]

Welcome and enjoy the many talents within classical music :) I can recommend you Medici.tv .

[@baekhyuneee5965]

+1

[@g.boychev9355]

00:00 first movement 16:07 second movement 30:20 third movement 43:52 fourth movement

[@alexandremyrat]

Il n'y a aucun phrasé. Juste des notes... Il a encore du chemin devant lui. Il évoluera peut-être si le succès ne l'empêche pas

[@ilhamcahya6740]

THANK YOU

Just came here for the second movement, thank you for labeling them! Long live WinXP!

[@pds617]

Thanks a lot!

[@szilike_10]

Thank you!

[@helenagabriel6407]

My heart is in tears .. to think my last father's wish was this piece of art to be played in his funeral and we fullfiled this last wish. I will always remember you dad .

[@Viktoria-mf2rg]

Після цього коментаря видно ,як боряться з тим, щоб молоді люди не цікавилися класичною музикою. Тому, що на підміні понять, маніпуляції свідомістю можна прекрасну музику культурно порівняти з чимось дуже утопічним🙃. Маніпулятори свідомістю😅

[@user-kk6ug8ur5r]

Beethove's eternal gift to humanity.

[@auacur]

The first flute and the timpanist deserve a special standing ovation as well, probably the hardest working musicians in this epic gruelling masterpiece, perfectly conducted this night.

[@rosieposie9564]

That timpanist is bad-ass for real. He has me transfixed and watching his parts towards the end repeatedly, he is so beautifully effortless yet powerful in his execution.

[@ElleSunminLee]

This was indeed a beautiful production.

[@wakkowarner4288]

@@rosieposie9564 That comes down from the conductor. Watch the old guys like Toscanini, Klemperer, Reiner, Honeck, Williams. People like this young fella and the old guys I mention, they knew how to get those sounds. Not everyone can. Lenny could, when he wanted. But too often he went all curlycue and it muddied the music. Watch them. Forget about the orchestra, watch the conductor. His eyes, hands, baton, eyebrows, the whole body. The best move the least. And yes, that kettledrum was very much on fire. I played this head to tail with no pause. That's how good it is!

[@12345fowler]

@@rosieposie9564 Yeah, he is focused as fu** probably needs to be also. The triangler man just above him is cool as a cucumber tough.

[@suzyharthcock7913]

❤

[@takutok1434]

Shostakovich is now conducting Beethoven symphonies. Nice.

[@Killerbee4712]

Shostakovich also conducts his own symphonies lol

[@jerkchickenblog]

YOU GUYS GOT ME for a second. I was like Shostakovich is ALIVE?? This is what comes from being a casual classical fan. The less obvious jokes won't land.

[@shirou9790]

Unironically, Mäkelä seems also to have conducted several of Shostakovich's symphonies.

[@someone8654]

nah man im pretty sure thats harry potter not shostakovich

[@clavichord]

But Shostakovich never smiled.... and neither would you if you lived under Stalin.

[@romanieo]

I thought I could "multitask" and casually take in Klaus and the Oslo Phil...., turns out, their presentation of the 9th is so remarkable, I've found myself thinking, I don't recall hearing is so "richly" before. I'm no longer multitasking, Herr von Beethoven, Klaus, and the Philharmonic have won me over without trying. That's the power of music.

[@teejayaich4306]

Thank you for writing this. I have tried to say it so many times - there is music and there is *music* and not all types should be treated the same way. Stuff like the 9'th is not meant to be just some background filler as you pick your nose or something. Give it your time and attention, you will not be disappointed!

[@Gomiilol]

I just can't stop smiling from 54:04 to 54:44 Even the conductor looks delighted. This has to be one of the most cheerful fragments of music ever written.

[@DJ2Play9]

That means Ode to Joy has made its effect. 😃

[@louise_rose]

Yes, there was a performance with the LSO, led by Sir Simon Rattle, of this great work, televised live from London in February 2020 just a few weeks before the covid lockdowns made large-scale concerts with a live audience impossible for a year or more. I saw that one live on TV and it's been rebroadcast several times, beautiful performance - and at that precise point you're referring to in the music, a few of the ladies of the chorus were in view behind the tenor and one of them is beaming with a warm smile as she listens to his opening phrases.

[@mandaspahia8401]

ĺl

[@RB-pi9ls]

Klaus Makela is already one of the key 21st century conductors. He is a team player with a decisive personal musical dialect and consciousness. And this is my understanding of his work all the way from Aotearoa New Zealand!

[@almadatrk]

I know nothing about him, but his smile and positive energy in this concert is wonderfully contagious. It seems all members are having a blast.

[@kosmosyche]

I just watched him conducting Shostakovich's 7th "Leningrad" with Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra (you can watch it here on YT). In all my years on this earth I've never heard a finer, more nuanced and heartfelt rendition of that symphony. How can one so young have so much understanding of such a complex work and so much control to make sure it's executed perfectly? I was completely blown away.

[@loganfruchtman953]

This symphony is the eighth wonder of the world. Every note and every word of the “Ode to Joy” in the last movement is absolutely perfect. It brings the world together even if we love or hate each other.

[@BreakfastEveryday]

whoever color graded this video is a real artist.

[@weswillis]

No telling how many times I've played this video. It remains my favorite piece of media. If you listen closely you can hear and feel the entirety of the human experience across four movements.

[@cesarlima2782]

00:00 Primeiro movimento 16:07 segundo movimento 30:20 Terçeiro movimento, este em especial, ADMIRÁVEL! 43:52 Quarto movimento

[@2DiskK]

Gracias César !

[@haaladbam3665]

@@2DiskK Dude... He's not spanish...

[@xievalkie4943]

The hero we need

[@geugouvea]

Obrigado amigo. Saudações

[@joaovitoroliveira8689]

Obrigado!

[@falkovo]

Klaus Mäkelä lässt die Melodien blühen, lässt den Rhythmus schwingen, öffnet unsere Herzen und rührt uns zu Tränen!

[@siliusseth9558]

That was Flawless! Klaus Mäkelä is Psychopathically Perfect! This Philharmonic is synchronized and precise like a Swiss Clock!! The budget to assemble these All-stars must be astronomical! Royal Concertgebouw are the best? I don't see why! and who is doing these rankings!! This is the best Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 ever!!! by far!!

[@Sebastian-uf3vr]

On May 7, 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven premiered his 9th and last symphony called Chorale, in Vienna. Here we are, today May 7, 2024, some 200 years later, God Bless Ludwig, and what would be the most powerful, spiritual and brutal musical work taught to the world. But if that were not enough, every time in my life that I lose my reason, my conscience, the motivation to even live, I can never help but hear the Ode to Joy reverberating. And although I don't express it, I always break into tears of happiness remembering every word and every letter that the choir makes great.

[@leascaart]

THAT INTRO IS JUST SO SMOOTH AND BEAUTIFUL

[@franziskaleppert324]

Wunderbar! Bist du traurig höre es, bist du glücklich höre es, bist du aufgeregt höre es, bist du müde höre es. Für Beethoven ist immer der richtige Moment. Fantastisch Darbietung

[@TS-bb1pv]

I also agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵, JST、5:46分

[@Saluta267]

Einverstanden. Es ist großartig!

[@saruphim2548]

Greatest rendition of the 9th symphony I’ve ever heard. Perfect timing that allows you to absorb every instrument group. Perfect vocals and greatest finale of the 9th as well. Klaus is always spot on with his timing and knows exactly when to push it when needed.

[@Ramesses52]

Ricardo Muti - Sinfônica de Chicago. Great!

[@victorvillatoro7241]

What a time we live in. To be able to witness a spectacle of this magnitude from 200 years ago, from the comfort of our homes on a tiny screen. Absolutely incredible. Thank you Oslo Philharmonic, for sharing this with the world.

[@jaydennjerielfam]

I felt that I went through a mini-musical movie....The cameraman is so clever to take a great shot of every sight of the orchestra

[@aarondavis6155]

I love everything about this performance, especially the conductor who looks like he belongs in Slytherin.

[@olive4naito]

A magical crib ^_^

[@rossgreer1921]

You must mean Gryffindor!

[@yanoryam]

shouldn't have read this before I watched the whole piece....now i can't help but giggle like an idiot when i see him

[@trag1sche]

...Or Shostakovich himself.

[@kabbaage]

26:01 Avada Kedavra!

[@cerberus1321]

I'm a 30 year old bloke that started listening to classical music while working from home this year. I feel very privileged to be able to hear all these people who have mastered their respective instruments play in harmony together. Although this piece was created in another time my imagination still runs wild with scenarios about what it could have described to listeners back then. I read that LVB wrote this while deaf and never actually heard it. Pure genius. I'll have to explore some more classical artists.

[@kanjakanjadabahia]

as Bartholomew Dan said 2 years ago: 10/10 videography. 10/10 sound design. 10/10 conductor. 10/10 experience. and... 10/10 choir and orchestra

[@saf.-_-]

Bravo, Bravo Bethoveen, te amo

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵, JST、2:05分

[@katherinelarson527]

The 9th has been in my head a lot lately, and the 4th movement always makes me emotional, but I wasn't expecting to fully weep for the last 15 minutes straight. It is truly pure JOY. Klaus is radiant to watch. This piece of music brings me so much hope.

[@Manu_Music98]

I completely connect to what you're saying and had the same experience. Every time you start listening to the ninth you can't stop again because every moment is just intense right from the beginning until the very end. I also keep forgetting that the choir and the orchestra interact so beautifully.. it's not just the hymn of joy but there is so much communication going on between the different groups, references to or advancements from the earlier movements. First the orchestra plays a highly developed section, then the soloists, then the choir joins everybody etc. so that every voice can shine in all its glory. The emotional climax for me is the entrance of the high choir and orchestra after all of the men were previously singing alone. It truly shakes you to the core!!

[@rubyrazzle8674]

The 9th by various conductors/orchestras is all I’ve been able to listen to for about a year now. It fully absorbs me and commands my attention. Focus. This performance always has me weeping with joy and gratitude for makela, the choir, the musicians-it’s just magnificent, every time! It’s something I can count on, right here right now, to bring me joy. Thank you so very much for posting this performance for all to experience!

[@user-uw8ug8sf3s]

Мій найулюбленіший найкращий найпрекрасніший композитор Бетховен!!! І взагалі композитор усіх часів та народів!!! Люблю з дитинства коли вперше почула!!!

[@christianvennemann9008]

This monumental masterpiece premiered 200 years ago today. One of the greatest musical works of all time, in my opinion. Thank you, Maestro Beethoven, for this masterwork and so many other beautiful works!

[@anastasiaivankiv]

56:33 I would like to become a conductor for a few minutes solely for this moment. Just imagine the force that awakens before you and you are leading it! So epic, I always get chills.

[@andacomfeeuvou]

The symphony orchestra and choir are the pinnacle of civilization.

[@tonkaGuy888]

With this symphony being the ultimate example of both, imho.

[@feldschlange]

One of the greatest pieces of music brilliantly conducted and performed. Simply divine.

[@frankgercas1392]

I never get tired of watching and hearing this great symphony. Thanks for posting!!

[@GioiaFede]

1:03:00 conductor cheerfully singing along like he's a happy kid strolling around. warms my heart.

[@louise_rose]

Yes, but I think the purpose is also to help keep the orchestra and the chorus in synch together, by mouthing the vocal phrases. Simon Rattle did the same thing during a superb performance of the 9th from London, broadcast live in February 2020 and then shown again several times over the next three years on tv.

[@Rick-uk4yi]

I listened to all nine Beethoven symphonies today for his birthday. The 9th is still the best and this performance is amazing.

[@rufusdrumknottvgc]

The cinematography in this video is amazing, it's like a movie. Not to mention the incredible performance by the musicians. Awesome :D

[@simonsimorangkir2440]

Camera not so good to capture every moment, every transision of instrumentasion.

[@burromtz1327]

❤

[@burromtz1327]

❤

[@ako8205]

The musicians and singers and the conductor are all so into it. It's great to watch them!

[@EtherCheng]

I am a Taiwanese.I watched this video when I study organic chemistry for the coming third midterm exam. It is too amazing to focus on studying....

[@bell2721]

I'm totally in love with how impassioned this orchestra is. Usually a majority of the players sit still and play but these people move and flow with the music; as a violist I know how much focus it takes to play but when you really get into the music you just can't sit still. Thank you for such a lovely performance.

[@teejayaich4306]

As well as a conductor worth his weight in gold, all working together to produce the most amazing music imaginable!

[@sabrinai]

The conductor is just amazing! And sooo young!

[@marlenemoraes4903]

The energy of the "maestro"! Bravo!!! 🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰

[@jgesselberty]

This man brings freshness to some of the old war horses. Crisp, vibrant conducting.

[@aronollerer5745]

each member's face is so passionate...I haven't seen that before

[@locksmithone]

Right? Clearly enjoying it, having fun, dedicated.

[@surruk51a]

After this performance surely even the most pessimistic of us must feel there is some hope for humanity.

[@margaretdecker8128]

This transcends all other 9ths I'd heard. Mastery coupled with reverence for every note, every pause, every ebb & flow = sheer beauty.

[@TS-bb1pv]

I also agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵, JST、5:38分

[@kummer45]

I came here to watch music. I ended up being served a plate of a delicious lobster, the best wine and an impeccable service of such food.

[@williamhicks2299]

721 thumbs down? Are these people even human? This is one of as handful of the most thrilling Beethoven 9th I have ever heard! And the conductor is only 23!

[@dan-us6nk]

Hearing everybody cough between movements is a joy to Klaus, what a legend.

[@frederickmartin2707]

Klaus looks like he could live a secret life as a Batman villain. The Conductor!

[@edensaundersofficial]

Frederick Martin or hes just Shostakovich reincarnated

He is the riddle

[@Denhalen79]

He looks more like he is part of the Kingsman. With the glasses and formal suit. I bet he has a umbrella in his car, that shoots darts. And can deflect bullets.

[@nbt3663]

@@edensaundersofficial yes!!!! That's who I was thinking!! Lol! Thank you!!!

[@nbt3663]

@@edensaundersofficial now I got to go listen to his Symphony #5. Shostakovich, that is! 🙂

[@christinabae2625]

I have never felt so many goosebumps in my entire life. An amazing performance from the orchestra and the choir. (Brilliant conductor!) One hour, eleven minutes and 56 seconds of pure bliss. I wish to have seen this performance in person; God knows how many goosebumps I would have if I did!

[@giacomomugnai9631]

It's beautiful and touching to see such young and talented conductor who masterfully leads the orchestra and this incredible masterpiece (maybe one of the greatest ever written)

[@seanobrien8861]

Haha,, I wouldn't say maybe.

[@sandozpop6017]

She had to be a woman of color and trans. And the anticlerical...

[@user-hr1wb6tg4g]

L

[@valeriaquintana704]

I am normally not an avid listener to classical music, but by pure happenstance I came across this video. I am glad, it was amazing from start to finish! I can’t imagine what it must have been like being in the room. 👏👏👏

[@Jantsenpr777]

This rendition of the Ninth is exquisite. Of all the excellent characteristics it has, I find the tempi chosen particularly refreshing. Usually, this symphony is played way too slow and affected. This one has the drive, energy, along with the emotion and gravitas Beethoven intended for it. Great job!

[@dLY1916]

I can listen to this symphony once everyday and never get tired of it.

[@gvrs1985]

I was truly moved by this incredible performance and video. The Oslo Philharmonic's rendition of Beethoven is nothing short of soul-stirring. The stunning 4K visuals combined with the powerful music resonated throughout my entire being, giving me goosebumps. Thank you so much for this amazing experience.

[@shanewalters4632]

Every time I watch this, and I watch it often, I am moved to tears. Especially when the choir belts it out. They are so human. There is such motivation.

[@YatesViolin]

This performance has energy and is technically solid but what amazed me the most is how engaged the musicians are. This not your average orchestra with a bunch of stuck up old people who are just playing a concert. These musicians are engaged with the music and obviously care about their craft. This is refreshing to see and I hope to see the rest of the western art music world follow their lead.

[@rosieposie9564]

I fully agree with your comment.

[@Killerbee4712]

Just because they are old doesnt mean they dont care about their craft or engage with music

[@rosieposie9564]

@@Killerbee4712 True, but there just is something a bit extra and more energetic about them that I really liked. It was just more fiery and passionate than what I expect from older people in an orchestra, forgive my prejudice.

[@thechansfamily]

One can tell from their faces, not necessarily from their ages.

[@elenaandrews2715]

A mais fiel demonstração divina se houvesse

[@chba2288]

As a conductor and as musician, Klaus , at 22, is way better, in all aspects, than any of the great conductors of the past in their young years and amazes with his assurance, musicality and maturity. He is also a very intelligent and well balanced young man. It is also incredible how much he has done and with apparent ease, in just a few years. He has great potential and the Oslo people were very smart to get him. My bet is that 15 years from now, he will take over from Petrenko in Berlin.

[@giuliogiannelliviscardi9661]

No! I hope he stays with this magnificent Oslo Philharmonic...

[@peterstoneberg7120]

It's a woman. What a poor job saying 'his'/'he' 6 times and placing a very awkward "well balanced young man"... Ridiculous.

[@tomashavel4591]

@@peterstoneberg7120 Wait, what?

[@peterstoneberg7120]

@@tomashavel4591 watwat you read correctly so don't play stupid

[@tomashavel4591]

@@peterstoneberg7120 I genuinely don't know what you're talking about. Who's a woman?

[@agarber1932]

it is obvious that the musicians in the orchestra love playing for this young conductor. Very much a collaborative effort.

[@miguelgarciaaudelo4266]

It's my favorite version online. Terrific!!!!!

[@andrebech9380]

Was lucky enough to be in the audience for this! An unforgetable experience!

[@tanvirdar]

It is so hard to comprehend that a deaf person can compose this kind of music but then I understand why Beethoven is called a genius and the conductor and musicians played it so beautifully ❤️goosebumps

[@eduardosuarez4762]

Magnificent piece. Magnificent interpretation of every musician, the chorus, the conductor! Beautiful!

[@sergioandresgaticaferrero7779]

About 30 years ago I bought the first CD of this work. It was on sale in a record store in downtown Santiago, Chile; I had to save a few weeks to be able to buy it. When I finally had it, I went home on the bus; I could not contain my excitement and arrived almost trembling, anxious to listen to this work. I still listen to this work by Beethoven alone, because of the feeling of small greatness it gives me and the tears it brings to my eyes. A fragment of this work travels to the stars on a gold disc in the Voyager 2 spacecraft. Perhaps one remote day, a higher intelligence will perceive in these notes the effort of a species that, despite its limitations, aspired to greatness and hope. A work for eternity.

[@sirirobinson124]

Well said

[@iskandarsadira4304]

You will listen to Beethoven's 5th concerto performed by Pollini and Karl Böhm from 1979. Deutsche Welle gramophone. great piano sound!!! attention!! high quality !!! you will not regret!!!

[@FrankBrescher123]

Spectacular performance, rated number one by this 77 year old. Thanks to the videographer it's possible to see the complexity of the masterpiece and experience the passion in performance. Just an exceptional performance. Thanks for posting.

[@AndoresuPeresu]

This is my favourite piece of music in the entire world. I was moved to tears for being able to hear and watch this without paying a cent. I'm deeply grateful. Thanks Oslo Philharmonic, thanks Oslo, thanks Norway. Thank you for making this possible. You've gained a new subscriber and a thankful heart in Barranquilla, Colombia.

[@buscadoresperu5690]

Linda música para el alma.

[@codorin]

My ears are blessed❤❤❤ the sound engineer really brought this amazing performance to.life. 👍👍

[@davebergren7989]

I have watched this video many times, it is the best rendition of Beethoven’s 9th I have heard. I think I like it so much because of the orchestra’s passion and intensity that matches Beethovens. Maybe it because of the inspiration from Klaus Makela.

[@newtonqueiroz7098]

Yes, só much passion and intensity from begining tô end, very moving.

[@teejayaich4306]

This one, all those by Paavo Jarvi, by Orosco-Estrada, one of the most amazing gifts we enjoy in this modern era is that we can - sitting at home whenever we feel like it - watch and listen to the most incredible renditions of the most beautiful music ever written and performed. The fanciest and most powerful/wealthy rulers of all time could not - not if they tried to arrange it day and night for decades - ever have the chance to select at their whim any sort of music to enjoy at any given time!

[@fabriceclement6587]

That choir is truly amazing! The baritone gives the chills as he starts!

[@Egobaldo]

This young conductor os a genius.

[@blake8625]

Right before Ode to Joy in the 4th movement listen to the solo horns and you will hear something very different than what you have heard a million times

[@ieBrazil]

Greetings from Brazil to you all. Thanks a lot for this performance. Loved!

[@davidbailey1945]

Outstanding performance of Beethoven's greatest work

[@luizzuniga5987]

One of the most perfect versions of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 I ever heard. cheers!

[@amitayudas1411]

This cannot be described by words. It heavenly music performed by incredible talent.

[@erb07032]

Klaus Mäkelä is a joy to watch. This great orchestra, made up of many seasoned musicians, has produced a wonderful performance of this epic symphony. I so much enjoy watching orchestra members and the audience smile with appreciation of a performance well done. Oslo is fortunate to have Klaus Mäkelä at the helm of its orchestra

[@Shadify100]

Is it just me or this fool is like actually becoming famous. I got so depressed searching for him online and hes BARELY 26. Insane talent

[@hds3]

Professional musicians are so valuable. Long live the orchestra.

[@ElleSunminLee]

Amen!

[@willotoole4475]

The passion of the first Bassoon player was incredible, love it.

[@figz1]

Watching this on the 200th anniversary of its premier. Never gets old 😊

[@DavideSablone]

Monumentale l'opera e superbi i musicisti

[@matthiasvoigt9626]

Awesome Quality! I've heard many performances of Beethoven 9th and this one is really good! ♥ I like the pace and as a German Guy i can say the Choir did a great job too :)

[@islamsaleh4697]

Very few months ago, I started listening to orchestras and symphonies...my life has never been the same since then...thanks to the italian friend who introduced me to this art.

[@OsloPhilharmonic]

That's wonderful, thanks for sharing!

[@monikamadej2225]

What emotions in musicians! Co za emocje w muzykach!

[@James-to7mv]

This is timeless music that should be enjoyed as often as possible....thank you so much Oslo Philharmonic for sharing!

[@papascank]

One of the freshest and warmest performances I have ever heard. Congratulations to all. I'm already a big fan of klaus work. X

[@lvb1770]

Klaus Mäkelä is 24 years old, wow! How is it possible? Top notch! The audio engineers kicked ass on this one. Looks at all the mic placements. Great recording and performance!

[@ElleSunminLee]

He is really great...!! A gift to our generation! :)

[@alecrechtiene558]

Wait till you hear this… - - - - - - He was only 22 in this performance!

[@novandadwipramanaputra9963]

Imagine if Klaus Mäkelä play as a villain in a movie... his looks n kharisma is Awesome!

[@alecrechtiene558]

@@novandadwipramanaputra9963 yeah, he was good at playing Harry Potter🤣🤣

[@Itapirkanmaa2]

He started early and studied under Jorma Panula (1930-) who has coached a large number of new conductors.

[@muhammadkhidrmohamedabidin4964]

the choir is mind blowing good Oslo Philhamonic

Execução acurada, orquestra e coro bem ensaiados, os 4 solistas excepcionais, o Sr. Klaus Mäkelä atento a cada detalhe, com uma visão própria da Sinfonia em Ré Menor. Quem conhece há anos a partitura da Sinfonia "Coral" de Beethoven deve ter ficado satisfeito. Numa obra tão difícil de se executar, onde muitos fogem do Beethoven original, e depois de Herbert von Karajan, a maior execução (dos tempos modernos) que eu já escutei da Sinfonia de 1824. A Noruega está de parabéns. (Fabiano Araujo - Brasil)

[@sujaulkhan9633]

Cannot explain at all why am I crying. The Chorale is probably the best. May you all be well forever. Klaus Makela!! I have just seen a miracle.

[@anoncitizen8836]

I have no idea why, but I had the same reaction. I think it's because our minds can't put into words, just how beautiful this is and we respond with sheer emotion. I think I cried because it made me feel such immeasurable joy!

[@sujaulkhan9633]

Beautiful explanation! Cheers!