Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (Proms 2012)

Prom 12: Beethoven Cycle -- Symphonies Nos. 5 & 6
Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
1 - Allegro con brio
2 - Andante con moto
3 - Scherzo. Allegro
4 - Allegro
West--Eastern Divan Orchestra
Daniel Barenboim, conductor
Royal Albert Hall, 23 July 2012

[@NamNguyen-zc6hq]

“To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.” ― Ludwig van Beethoven

[@NamNguyen-zc6hq]

@California Dreamin Greeting from Viet Nam ... your name is my favorite song :D

[@NamNguyen-zc6hq]

@California DreaminI'm not a fan of the symphony but true fan of Rock N Roll ... Almost vietnamese have last name is Nguyen , I watched Amadeus ( one of best movies about music symphony ) The life of Mozart is poor like Beethoven's life ... They are both genius of music Oh ... I must tell you , i watched Die Fälscher (2007) ... I like so much ... Danke schön! :D

[@NamNguyen-zc6hq]

@California Dreamin Are you sure The Beach Boys wrote " California Dreamin " ? this is frist time i heard about that ... I think that song belong The Mamas & The Papas .

[@nazoguitar]

como el corno mal metido del minuto 22:45 jajajajajajajaja qué risa.... y la cara que hizo Barenboim no tiene precio.

[@xiguan5156]

Love is playing music together, not playing music in one person. -Beethoven

[@SJQuirke]

What a privilege to live in an age in which we can get this whole experience with a click. What magnificent music

[@georgecadman3116]

Yes indeed with just a click we can get the whole experience of this great music. What a wonderful world...

[@ethancryder8570]

George Cadman that's basically exactly what he said...

[@fookinlit9586]

Stephen Quirke nothing like being there the feel the vibrations

[@fookinlit9586]

George Cadman you say whole experience when u haven’t felt a single vibration wow

[@whogaveyouthegoddamnright1156]

Nothing compared to being actually there seeing the man him self

[@khatharsis8249]

Some guy who died hundreds of years ago can still make me feel such powerful emotions... Music can be quite powerful indeed

[@sandramara4394]

Alguns pessoas NÃO MORREM.SIMPLES ASSIM!!

[@dilipsimeon1942]

L.V. Beethoven: born 1770; died 1827. Not yet 200 years since his death. But yes, a timeless genius

[@kidushabtewold6317]

Hey there, hear a symphony titles "The shepherd with the Flute - By Dr. Ashenafi Kebede". And I would love to hear back your opinion.

[@jesika7869]

Somebody who commented said Beethoven died in obscurity? He did not, you should get your facts straight before speaking. Read a bio of Beethoven, he was celebrated for his music in Europe.

[@dangraham9741]

thats a good point to refer to there khatharsis 8249 ! , . . . you could probably apply your observation to waltz of the flowers .. by Tchaikovsky , and emperor waltz . .by strauss . . , and mozarts " jupiter " symphony , and even Dvoraks " new world symphony " ,

[@khangvutien2538]

I’d like to add a tribute to the video director and the video editor, who aren’t even quoted. They show exactly the instrument when it becomes significant in the symphony. They are also artists.

[@josefpazourek1175]

Ano taky na to koukám s obdivem i to rozložení kamer. Absolutně neskutečná práce❤. Jsem rád, že to tu někdo zmínil.

[@jorgeluiscarrasco1751]

You have all reason, I was looking for the name of the direct

[@juanmanuelvaronaarmino2702]

zas sszx😊 si

[@pilwon3549]

​@@josefpazourek117533:32

[@bobkonradi1027]

Excellent point. I made a point of watching the videography after reading your comment, and sure enough, every time one section of the orchestra came to the fore, there were the cameras catching their action.

[@steve8450]

imagine being in the audience the first time this was ever performed, with the King and all the other nobles around, all the wealthy men of means and beautifully dressed women. It must have been an overwhelming experience.

[@lospazio]

Actually it was not at all. The concert was not very good.

[@xylfox]

@@lospazio Thats the jokes of history

[@geniuswithacapitalk]

@@lospazio source?

[@gracielareyes9162]

Grandioso, magnifico, ÉL ES UN REGALO DE LOS DIOSES!!!!

[@originalfoxylady4520]

Awesome, like the 1st time I saw Aidia.

[@manuelmunozamaya2172]

Can we take a minute to appreciate the fact that Barenboim has no sheet of music and performs the whole piece from memory?

[@alanleoneldavid1787]

yes we do

[@winston4345]

Troo.....hes a boss

[@bridgefin]

+Manuel Amaya Good observation.

[@zeliagopfert8861]

+bridgefin Great! What a memory!

[@mikeyaros3507]

He probably conducted it 1.2 billion times in the CSO.

[@1q2w3e4r5t6zism]

Beethoven's 5th Symphony is one of the most famous and influential works of classical music. It was composed between 1804 and 1808, at the same time as his 6th Symphony, and was dedicated to Prince Franz Joseph von Lobkowitz and Count Andrey Razumovsky. The symphony was premiered on December 22, 1808, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, as part of a marathon concert that also included his 6th Symphony, his 4th Piano Concerto, parts of his Mass in C major, and his Choral Fantasy. The symphony consists of four movements: an Allegro con brio, an Andante con moto, a Scherzo: Allegro, and an Allegro. The symphony is also known by the nickname "Fate Symphony", because of the famous four-note motif that opens the first movement and recurs throughout the work. The motif has been interpreted as a representation of fate knocking at the door, or as a symbol of Beethoven's struggle with his deafness and his artistic vision. The first movement is a fast and fiery Allegro con brio, which follows the sonata form. It begins with the four-note motif played by the full orchestra, followed by a contrasting lyrical theme. The development section explores various keys and variations of the motifs, before the recapitulation returns to the main themes. The movement ends with a powerful coda that repeats the opening motif. The second movement is a slow and lyrical Andante con moto, which follows a variation form. It begins with a simple melody played by the violas and cellos, over a pulsating accompaniment by the second violins. The melody is then varied by different instruments and sections of the orchestra, creating contrast and interest. The movement has a serene and graceful mood. The third movement is a fast and playful Scherzo: Allegro, which follows a ternary form. It begins with a lively theme played by the strings in unison, followed by a contrasting trio section that features a dialogue between the woodwinds and the strings. The scherzo section returns and leads to a surprising transition to the final movement. The fourth movement is a fast and triumphant Allegro, which follows a sonata form. It begins with a fanfare-like theme played by the brass and timpani, followed by a joyful melody played by the strings. The development section builds up tension and excitement, before the recapitulation returns to the main themes. The movement ends with a brilliant coda that combines elements from all four movements and concludes with a series of fortissimo chords. Beethoven's 5th Symphony is a masterpiece of musical innovation and expression. It shows his mastery of orchestration and his ability to create powerful emotions with music. The symphony has inspired many composers and musicians, and has become a symbol of freedom and resilience.

[@hardanhara-]

Best comment here, thanks

[@royalaloba1631]

Thank you

[@TheAbush]

well put. Thanks for the information you provided here

[@loganfruchtman953]

It’s one of the first Romantic Era works

[@jonahlai6204]

Nice one

[@tanishgehlot]

Only this man can fight Voldemort

[@_yuhkami]

💀 FR

[@JohannyVeigaviolin]

😂

[@sduduzomaphumulo4713]

🤣🤣🪄

[@gxtubela]

Good one hahaha! 😂

[@luigifacchini5658]

Man ➖ nose = Voldemort

[@henrychan720]

I was going to play this in the background while doing work, but I ended up just sitting here for half an hour listening and not getting anything done.

[@Raphael_Gab]

Same thing

[@keelanrose5706]

And me

[@eddiewillers1]

Hell, yes - just lose yourself in the majesty of the art.

[@Falzelo]

same

[@Oberkommando]

I was playing this in car while driving to the store. Ended up sitting the parking lot for the last 10 minutes because i couldn't stop this masterpiece.

[@JonatasMonte]

The conductor is so good that even the sneeze is synced.

[@miss.vickies]

damn, the conductor knows how to do his job!

[@v1nzaro]

when?

[@ShadowMartin2004]

@@v1nzaro 0:17

[@v1nzaro]

@@ShadowMartin2004 thanks

[@frozenolives6745]

Just noticed lol

[@arrianne311]

Imagine writing the music for each instrument and only being able to imagine how it all sounds together in your head until you actually hear it played. And it actually sounds amazing. Humans really were (and still are in different ways) amazing.

[@cziffrathegreat666]

2nd mov is criminally underrated

[@rodrigosamuelguinis717]

That moment at 5:39, when the second theme returns in C major, is played by both bassoons and horns. In the original version of Beethoven's 5th symphony, this was actually a change from horn to bassoon, made not for an asthetic reason, but rather to solve a practical problem: lacking necessary valves, horns were primitive in Beethoven's time, and could not switch from E-flat to C. Horns of that time could not play a fanfare in C major, and that's the reason why Beethoven assigned the passage to the bassoons, who play this passage in the tenor range. Nowadays conductors assign the C major horn call to both modern horns and bassoons, and why no re-orchestration? Why still the bassoon? Because that's the way Beethoven wrote it, and nobody dares changing the score.

[@ismaelnehme379]

Huh, that's really interesting actually.

[@apolo9743]

Thanks !

[@ruthsalgado6775]

This comment is so underrated!😀 This deserves more likes !!!

[@WATCHPERSON]

Rodrigo Samuel Guinis p

[@Davify]

Huh... I was today years old when I learned that. 😀

[@franram7426]

It's hard to comprehend how UNBELIEVABLY good each individual is at their own instrument. The thousands of hours each one had to put in just to be a MINOR part of this magnificence.....

[@frankcassidy904]

I love painting to this, but sometimes I just sit and listen. Mankind at its most useful

[@Dr_Frazion]

yeah, that guy on the triangle was epic

[@evangeline9584]

Not minor. Everyone is major in orchestra and bandz

[@franram7426]

@@evangeline9584 That is hard to believe.... but I'd easily believe it and never try to refute it.

[@chefethanguo9701]

@@franram7426 Very true.

[@marywilliams7624]

Imagine producing music that is still listened to 100s of years later. That is true artistry.

[@domenicoferrotta7591]

L' avro' ascoltata cento volte , non mi stanchero' mai di ripeterla!

[@ccs998500]

1st movement 0:00 2nd movement 8:26 3rd movement 19:13 4th movement 24:35

[@stephaniequeen8808]

thank you😊😊

[@diesel8447]

You forgot to add the "coughing fit" movement from douchebags in the audience!

[@andrewrivera8651]

Thanks!

[@sadies8100]

@@diesel8447 those were the musicians, I think.

[@mostafa12890]

@@sadies8100 when a movement ends, everyone coughs like they have bronchitis; the musicians are largely silent.

[@dewodewu3544]

The good old times where coughing is still not like a killer.

[@yun3821]

ㅣ

[@titash3973]

0:18 sneeze/cough: am I a joke?

[@northdouglas6833]

Well if you didn’t want diseases, you shouldn’t of chosen mice as your spirit animals you fools. Now all you mice go to hell.

[@sarahgale9238]

Andamine...You’ve brought me my first laugh of the day. Thank you. 🖖🌱🐖

[@richardcarew4708]

it never has been... and never will be... flu virus is not fatal...and it never has been... but listening to propaganda is

[@Srpb929]

can you imagine life without this every having been composed? im a heavy metal head of the 80s and even i come back here and appreciate the sheer magnitude of such a piece of art and a master piece of humanity

[@jaimealvarezmd7245]

Same here bro

[@jaimealvarezmd7245]

🤘fking ludwig rules

[@florealore8404]

Without our great Beethoven,We wouldn't have had metal 😢❤

[@analadoubee7930]

Daniel barenboin donne toutes ses forces et impulse la puissance alternant à la délicatesse ...magistral ...la passion est en chacun et se cumule .

[@thebj2701]

8:00 The moment they stop playing everyone starts coughing like they have bronchitis...

[@kaitxo225]

Underrated comment 💀💀💀

[@6infinity8]

Also noticed that. It's wild!

[@jamesrowland3362]

As a musician, and a smoker. Most of my musician friends are also smokers, so I'm assuming these guys are also and they all had to hold it in till the break lol

[@romanpongracz8020]

hhahahhsh

[@diesel8447]

Spot on! I heard that ship and was like da fuk is wrong with you carnts? Lol

[@ValiantKnight7983]

The 2nd movement is seriously underrated. It has to be one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written.

[@1610i]

+ValiantKnight7983 Think the same

[@jackspeight273]

yes. I agree

[@yuanxinliu1000]

I love the bit starting at 15:47

[@Lexicop2]

That's because the violas have the melody at the beginning.

[@Lexicop2]

Why don't you take a look at the score.

[@davidcrossley7145]

This is an epic recording of Beethoven’s fifth symphony. I think think this is the best recording I’ve ever listened to, what a brilliant conductor and fantastic orchestra 👍👍

[@kenccwong418]

Agreed

[@user-sd9ty4sx6s]

❤🎉❤ NOBODY COMPARES TO BEETHOVEN BUT BEETHOVEN HIMSELF!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sanfordweissbuch9965]

This is great performance! Only one I have heard better with Carlo Maria Giulini conducting the LA Philharmonic this one was so moving it brought me to tears!

[@thunderbirdice]

except the sneeze

[@joerossi7501]

Questa orchestra è fantastica e Baremboim la dirige in maniera straordinaria,con padronanza assoluta , rallenta, accelera ,come stesse guidando un'auto.

[@Hawkeye156]

JUST THE WORLD'S MOST SICK AND COUGHING AUDIENCE OF ALL TIME

[@792Paul]

John Millthorpe Well, it took place in England...

[@Anglolord93]

Just try and enjoy the music....?

[@brightfur4105]

Yeah 😂

[@ben-zl7xv]

I'm pretty sure it's cuz the audience age is much older. Usually adults with occasional time off from work or just old retired ppl go. You have students too but I doubt the majority of audiences are young and healthy lads in their teens lol

[@judyz860]

Sheeeh -- with over 2000 people what are the odds that 1-3 might cough? It's probably hot in there, or someone's perfume is too strong, or, or, or, --get over it. I can tell you from performing a lot the musicians don't notice the coughing--just you,

[@LinCalc]

Orchestra: Sounding beautiful My wireless headphones: *rEcHaRgE bAtTeRy*

[@Bohh574]

I feel your pain bro

[@shaylafields6545]

Oh I know how hurtful that feels 😔✋

[@obl1xif_y981]

OUF i know the pain bro

[@jamesyap8364]

Plug it in and use at the same time

[@EF-fc4du]

This was the first symphony that I was able to appreciate in its entirety. Every movement, every moment, is sublime.

[@evanwakelin7944]

Totally agree. A lot of symphonies seem to be rife with 'filler' in some ways. This one feels like one beautiful, epic piece that grows and develops, all connected.

[@poisondartfrogplayz251]

I felt like this until I listened to this, and then Beethoven’s 9th. Both beautiful!!

[@gillianhammond6036]

Such beautiful music 🎶 🎵.. playing past midnight in my home in Accra Ghana 🇬🇭 ❤️ in West Africa. July 2023...this soothes

[@chizo1205]

Coughing movements: First movement: 7:59-8:30 Second movement: 18:31-19:15

[@akul3859]

underrated comment

[@user-cc2ix1kg5k]

Come on,,,

[@ohyeah9782]

Upp

[@micahscanz]

The hero we needed

[@hithere6139]

This comment makes my day better😭

[@ErasmusBMountain]

Another attempt to make it more clear: 1st movement 0:00 2nd movement 8:26 3rd movement 19:12 4th movement 24:36

[@lingyizhang9809]

Thank you!

[@adrianapartida5888]

1912

[@donovanjenkins3330]

ErasmusBMountain thanks

[@martacendon401]

Simplemente impresionante!!!!

[@alxxanderr]

Thanks so much!

[@tomnixon3725]

The director conducted this from memory. Amazing!

[@adamdesanti6713]

The passage from the 3rd to the 4th movement, from mystery/uncertainty to triumph is one of the most sublimely executed passages I've ever heard. It's just so earned

[@christopherhosford7805]

God, you hit it. Surprised that others haven't mentioned it.

[@scottharrison843]

Never fails to excite!

[@BobbyChastain]

1 - Allegro con brio , 00:04 2 - Andante con moto, 08:30 3 - Scherzo. Allegro, 19:15 (21:11, Contrabasses finally receive their day in the sun) 4 - Allegro, 24:41

[@Elio245]

Italian

[@BobbyChastain]

@@Elio245 Did I misspell something?

[@valencefootball9740]

@@BobbyChastain No, I believe what the individual is attempting to convey is that the majority of what you stated is in Italian.

[@matmm75006]

33:20 END

[@cinziatrab]

(21:11, Contrabasses finally receive their day in the sun) XD

[@tridentgamerz1027]

Here is a very detailed explanation of this song (which i took like 2 hours writing ;-;) This song was written by Ludwig van Beethoven in 1807-1808, and its genre is symphony. The performing forces is symphony orchestra. For the first movement, the key is in C minor, and it is a sonata form. The tempo is allegro con brio, and the meter is 2/4. In the exposition, the first theme has the four-note motive, and it is comprised of a short-short-short-long rhythm. It is stated in unison by clarinets and strings, and the descending third is repeated sequentially a step lower. The fermatas arrest the forward drive of this theme, generating tension and restless character. The first theme grows out of this initial statement, repeated sequentially in a series of descending statements. In the bridge, the music grows out of the first theme and it is played fortissimo by the French horns. It is unusually short and it modulates abruptly to the new key. In the second theme, the new key is E flat major and it is played by the first violins and woodwinds. The piano and legato phrases create contrast and the rhythm of the four-note motive in the cellos and basses provides a persistent background to this lyrical first theme. In the Codetta, the first-theme material dominates the codetta, punctuating the close of the exposition with decisive authentic cadences. In the development, it opens boldly with the French horns and it draws principally on the first theme. The tension is generated by the use of several techniques, including manipulation and breaking down of the four-note figures, filling-in of the interval of a third, inversion of the motive, and expansion of the passage through forceful repetition. There are abrupt dynamic contrasts contribute to the dramatic energy and at the end of the development, tension builds through repetitions of the basic theme played fortissimo by the full orchestra in union. In the recapitulation, the first theme returns, followed by a short, melancholy oboe solo played freely, in an improvisatory manner. The bridge follows, and it is altered to stay in the tonic key. The second theme returns surprisingly in C major, not C minor as expected. The codetta is also in C major, followed by a lengthy coda that restores C minor, while it continues to fragment and expand on the first theme, much like a development section. The key for the second movement is A flat major, and its form is two themes with variations. The tempo is andante con moto, and the meter is 3/8. In the first theme, it grows out of an ascending broken tonic triad in the low strings. It is characterized by elegant dotted rhythms, and it is marked dolce and played legato. In the second theme, the woodwinds and violins present this new theme marked dolce and legato. It begins in A flat major, but shifts bodily to C major in bar 32, featuring brass instruments playing ff. In the first variation, the first theme is in smooth, running sixteenth notes. The second theme follows unchanged. In the second variation, the first theme returns in running thirty-second notes. For the third variation, the first theme is in contrary motion and suddenly, without preparation, the second theme recurs in C major. In the fourth variation, the first theme is played in A flat in a clipped, march-like fasion. For the Coda, it is marked piu mosso, and the bassoons begin, playing first-theme material. The key for the third movement is C minor, and it is ternary form. The scherzo and trio replace the traditional menuet and trio. The tempo is allegro, and the meter is 3/4. In the Scherzo, from the first theme, the rocket theme is initiated by the low strings and it is played pp. For the second theme, the bold subsidiary theme is played forte by the French horns and it recalls the short-short-short-long rhythm from the first movement. Fermatas are added to the mood of mystery and surprise. For the Trio, the key is C major and it features woodwinds and strings. The double basses also take the leading role. There is imitative texture and it is playful, energetic character that contrasts with the dark scherzo. After the scherzo returns, the first theme is abbreviated. The second theme returns pianissimo, played now by pizzicato strings and staccato winds. The suspense is achieved at the end of the movement by a deceptive cadence that leads into a transitional passage. The timpani play the short-short-short-long rhythm softly, and a blazing crescendo lead directly into the final movement. The key for the fourth movement is C major and it is sonata form. The tempo is allegro, and the meter is 4/4. In the Exposition for the first theme, the theme outlines the tonic chord, and the ff trumpets add a majestic touch. For the bridge, it features French horns and it leads to G major. For the second theme, a new triplet figure introduces a vigorous theme. The theme ascends in a stepwise motion, echoed by descending figures. There are also dramatic contrasts between ff and p, and it also contains the short-short-short-long motive. For the Codetta, the woodwinds and violas initiate the codetta, and the codetta theme descends in four-note fragments. The development is based on the second theme material: inverted, expanded, and treated imitatively between instruments. Toward the end of the development, the scherzo theme is unexpectedly recalled, now pp, played gently by woodwinds and pizzicato strings. There is also extended dominant preparation on the note G that leads into the recapitulation. For the recapitulation, all the musical material returns but remains in C major. In the coda, the piccolo stands out above the orchestra, playing rapid ascending scales. At the Presto, the codetta theme is played quickly, leading to a bold and dramatic conclusion. The final tonic chord is reiterated eight times.

[@tridentgamerz1027]

please like this comment which song you want to read for more of these on different songs

[@marcossidoruk8033]

Its a piece bruh, and most things you said are bs.

[@DarkRaiderDoesNotExist]

Who are you, so wise in the ways of music

[@tridentgamerz1027]

@@DarkRaiderDoesNotExist A History 10 student who decided to share some of his knowledge to anyone who was willing to learn too, but some people in the comments really don't see the point of it

[@CerealNocturno]

Mucho texto

[@fredmontoya1765]

The transition from the third movement to the unbridled exuberance of the last movement is pure genius.

[@geargrinder5182]

Also unique. I don't think there is any other Symphony, by anyone, that segues one movement into another.

[@thomaswharton2437]

Saint-Saens Third Symphony. First movement into second movement. Third into fourth movement. Also, Schumann fourth symphony--one continuous piece that has the four movements acting like a sonata form.@@geargrinder5182

[@supratikbiswas8361]

No other composer has changed life for the better than Beethoven

[@user-gt2df1if6o]

Without know classic or learning at all since 25yrs old I heared from a radio first then deeply fascinated untill 68yrs now. I am so lucky person to know these kinds of music and taste daily in my life. Also keen to watch operas have opera dvds and download almost 500 productions.

[@gabyrizkallah6783]

I admire Ludwig Van Beethoven, his genius, and his music. His symphonies are the epitome of musical power and beauty.

[@chilz2702]

I agree

[@OneTwoThree999ful]

and to just personalize it like barenboim did is just another level - look at his face! Thats pure feeling

[@dddinah9456]

Yes. I am just one person in the universe - just basic training in music - but after listening to many other composers Beethoven is - to me - so far above the rest. The variety of each masterpiece section, layered over and over each other, is in my opinion, an indicator of how far above his thoughts are (I believe he is with our Lord of course) when compared to other composers. I once had a spiritual experience in which a multitude of angels sang the syllable “la, la,la,” in a constant barrage of completely harmonious song - while changing notes randomly and constantly. It wasn’t til months later that I came to realize how supernatural that was…. to have hundreds or thousands of voices keep changing randomly yet be in complete beautiful harmony together at all times. Beethoven comes the closest to that experience.

[@archimedes2261]

@@dddinah9456 very true I imagine this is the type of music the Lord and his Angels listen to in the deep heavens 😆

[@johnriquelme6952]

Le falta más potencia al director al interpretar la Quinta sinfonía,que es fuerza ,entre la vida y la muerte una contienda.

[@nathanieldelacruz392]

2:49 Oh this is my favorite gesture "Get out of my lawn!!!"

[@quantumblip4715]

Oh my gawd, this comment is so underrated! Nice haha

[@Tekaine]

As long as there are humans, there will be some who sacrifice their life to show others the beauty of art as these people do. One can only be thankful.

[@FlexingClassicalMusic]

I've listened to this piece multiple times, and it never loses its charm. 🎼 It's like a timeless gem in the world of music, and I can't help but appreciate the artistry behind it. 🌟👏

[@Aj-ge6ku]

True, it was sent to space.

[@knyle7266]

My respect to the people who endure their coughs until each piece ends.

[@kidushabtewold6317]

Hey there, hear a symphony titles "The shepherd with the Flute - By Dr. Ashenafi Kebede". And I would love to hear back your opinion.

[@DongusEddy]

A friend once asked why an orchestra needed a conductor. I directed her to this video.

[@NosoysosoyAlien]

Ihave ti same question?

[@charlesmartin1121]

This conductor needs a sweat band.

[@Bevsworld04]

I know the need for a conductor, but if I looked at one, I'd probably lose focus and mess up because all I'd be thinking is "what on earth is going on?"

[@Bevsworld04]

@@ishaanpatel3606 well, I'm a pianist... so 9/10 I probably won't have to look at the conductor except for entries maybe

[@bcing75]

That's an awesome response!

[@caseyphudson]

Just because a piece of music is the most famous piece of all time, does NOT mean you should avoid it. It is famous for a reason.. YOU play it BETTER than everyone else.

[@imjustalittlebirdytoo]

The sneeze at 0:18 is magical

[@mathewhorodner2000]

Judge Judy! :)

[@jd2k16]

I was waiting for someone to point this out!

[@apokyrfter413]

hœєєch

[@SneakyGrinders]

the word "Inexcusable" is more the word that came to mind...

[@christafoster5215]

❤

[@gomagoma313]

I recall that Rubinstein once said "They come to my concert instead of seeing a doctor."

[@judyz860]

Too funny!

[@dbn52]

I was told that Rubinstein had the most wonderful sense of humor. That quote proved it.

[@owen2193]

hosaka JAJA JA ja ja ja jaja jajaja

[@chrispinelli]

I guess that's what this audience did instead of getting some antibiotics for their colds

[@baruchben-david4196]

Well, which would you prefer - see a doctor, or listen to music?

[@andresmendez2355]

Bless you!!! 00:17

[@cokeinpepsi]

andres mendez well i'd ment to say that, but then i saw your comment😂😂

[@pedroandrade9088]

Internet does not forgive HAHAHAHA

[@andresmendez2355]

:D

[@andresmendez2355]

hahaha never!!!

[@Rush23]

andres mendez lmao

[@dst4307]

Das ist die beste Version die ich jemals in meinem Leben gehört habe, Beethoven würde vor Freude tanzen.

[@OfficiallySmiles]

Could you even begin to imagine what this would have felt like to experience for the first time in person?! It’s one thing to hear over the phone or with headphones but the sheer amount of passion, energy and talented artist who were the best in the world at that specific instrument were able to produce such intoxicating music must have been the best drug ever to experience back in those times!! No wonder they had marathons of concerts! People traveled from all across the world to be in the same room and experience such raw emotions through sounds that could only be truly appreciated through physical presence. Stuff like this makes you feel how truly lucky we are to be alive in this very moment.

[@profesorcizrna]

Allegro con brio - 00:05 Andante con moto - 08:30 Scherzo. Allegro - 19:15 Allegro - 24:01

[@dhabin]

+profesorcizrna a leg what?

[@user-ed7we9jn5k]

1

[@zounai8387]

IV Allegro 24:41

[@aidanwelch5628]

Thank you!!!

[@kaylameek5663]

Not all heroes wear capes! Was going to have to time this for my middle school students and wasn't happy about that lol

[@tancreddehauteville764]

Every time I listen to Beethoven I feel more alive, younger, refreshed, energised. His music is life enhancing - literally.

[@Luiz_VB]

Try to listen under 5gr of psylocibe cubensis. Is the best experience in the world.

[@giovannidibari1789]

A great Symphony, a fantastic expression of the great Beethoven... You have been and will always remain number one!!!

[@akuwiyadzeclifford5817]

I heard this for the first time in windows XP circa 2001 and i just fell in love with it. 😢😢😢 Beautiful music

[@dynjarren8355]

This is wonderful that it’s available on KZbin. Thanks. However, I must tell anyone who will listen. I went to several symphonies as a kid and let me tell you there is nothing as stirring and powerful as a live symphony playing in front of you. The live experience is breathtaking at times and stunning at others. It’s like a layer upon layer of 3 Dimensional sound enveloping you. I was in shock the first time I experienced the sound whirling around me. It was better than any Headphones 🎧 or earbuds I ever heard. I highly recommend you attend one performance at least in your lifetime. You won’t regret it. If you love Stereo sound, the symphony is the best! And no, I’m not rich. My piano teacher gave me her tickets because she couldn’t go for some reason. Wonderful lady and teacher!

[@shobith22]

I wish to attend a live symphony of either beethoven or Mozart someday, whilst being high as fuck. Now i know you don't have to be high to appreciate timeless music, but that is just something i want to do.

[@meepmorp1359]

@@shobith22 solid aspiration tbf

[@lingsuyen9509]

It's the natural vibes ! 💓

[@stephennyariki590]

You must be very lucky😅I dream o knowing the piano and attending one archestra

[@dynjarren8355]

@@shobith22 The music will give you a natural high! Drugs are unnecessary.

[@catlord69]

18:35 and every pause between movements *coughing contest*

[@auhsojacosta1672]

Heavy cologne

[@gurlgenius11]

There's plenty of coughing during the movements, as well. I get so sick of this.

[@jamaludinahmad1874]

If you're sick stay at home..its really disturbing

[@Vicc26008]

Une musique incroyablement bien faite. Un bonheur pour les oreilles, quel plaisir d'écouter un tel chef-d'oeuvre.

[@user-rn8kc5he2o]

Nagyon szép megrázó élmény volt. Gratulálok. Köszönöm.Györgyné Almási🥲❤🖤👏

[@andydics]

I'm going to be honest right now, but this is the first symphony I've ever fully listened to,

[@carlosbashuertas]

Good start!

[@nielsliljedahlchristensen4924]

+Andy D. It is also the best symphony you will ever listen to. Perhaps even the best piece of music you will ever listen to. Although Karajan does it the best (this: watch?v=P08rkJ5Ugf0)

[@andydics]

+Niels Liljedahl Christensen Yes, I know. And obviously the 2nd best is the 9th symphony by Beethoven.

[@tim2015]

+Andy D. Don't forget the 3rd! I played horn in two performances of this, and viola in another - wonderful experiences.

[@andydics]

Tim2015 Cool! Yes,I have heard the 3rd as well.

[@SAKURAIKATSUHIKO]

私は日本で聴いています。心に響く感動的な曲です。この曲を聴いていると生きる元気が湧いてくる来るような気がします。

[@darioalejandrotejadagutier1897]

NADIE TE AMA!!!

[@user-xt8nq5gy2w]

이 하동 문

[@aussiegirl62113]

The flute is just perfection ❤❤

[@pilgrim42]

Fantastic! My favorite pianist conducting one of my favorite pieces of music. If I see Daniel Barenboim I know it's going to be well done.

[@koyluhasan4248]

I'm 78. Every day, especially on rainy days off from school, or even before we all went to school, during our childhood--me and my 5 siblings-- in our Bronx Irish Catholic neighborhood we'd hear our father play his old 78rpm records and go through every classical master from Bach-Beethoven-Brahmas-Wagner-Tchaikovsky-Grieg-Mozart-Dvorak and end up with Gershwin. By the time we 5 kids were in the 1st grade we knew more of all those famous tunes than any other family within 500 miles, or 4 other NYC Boroughs. Thank you Daddy. And what's great now is that, as one person said here, with just the click of keyboard finger, we can not only hear but also SEE some great world-class orchestra perform, over and over and over again, all those wonderful, soul-lifting, timeless, magnificent works of art to our hearts' content....like I'm doing now. And I already know every note from when I first heard them in 1944 within months of my birth. Music is in my blood.

[@Moonlight_shine7]

Thank you for sharing your story, I really enjoyed reading it. Incredibe how everything has changed now. But you know what, I believe it's way more awsome to hear and see your father playing this masterpiece for you and own that as treasure in your heart.

[@mh_idrissi1182]

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[@dst4307]

Freut mich, koch ein Beethoven Fan, meine Familie war mit den beethovens Nachbarn, vor mehr als 200 Jahren

[@user-ui3rr9kx1i]

1 - A00:04 / 2주제 5:41 2 - Andante con moto, 08:30 3 - Scherzo. Allegro, 19:15 / 3악장 주제 21:11 (21:11, Contrabasses finally receive their day in the sun) 4 - Allegro, 24:41 / 2주제 25:42

[@barbelweber1255]

Wunderbar😊 ❤😊

[@fettuccine794]

Beethoven summarized life of a Human with this piece

[@arielmycoplasma]

Excelente Maestro Baremboin. Una delicia poder escuchar esta gran obra maestra!!!

[@ivannaidoo4015]

❤

[@louiscapuano4783]

Whenever you should happen to read this comment, consider the number one song at the time of any genre of music. In 218 years, it will be long, long forgotten. Yet people will still marvel at this piece. Musical taste is certainly subjective, but music that stands the test of time like this is truly something to behold. This is truly magnificent.

[@michaelfordsham2715]

who says modern pop wont stand the test of time? Im sure a couple of the main hits will be played in a century from now

[@kidushabtewold6317]

Hey there, hear a symphony titles "The shepherd with the Flute - By Dr. Ashenafi Kebede". And I would love to hear back your opinion.

[@PrinceEgbom]

Only white people cared . Also new Generation don't

[@mreggman7877]

I concur, and I’m only ten years old.

[@alanh7247]

​@@michaelfordsham2715tomorrow never knows 😉

[@bwv179]

6:50 - 7:00 these 10 seconds made me fall in love with classical music when I was 12

[@user-uo3tm1dv5i]

really ?)))

[@rylee_dads_bestie69]

I feel you

[@HiVizCamo]

I think it goes right to 7:27 or so. I call those "dissertations", he does this. There's another fantastic one in the 9th, 2nd Mvmt. I think.

[@fireking-games6590]

Yea, i was 11 years old but i love the music when i was 6-7 years

[@williamford9564]

Thanks for bringing that up. It is a brilliant Interlude or as others called it a "dissertation".

[@souldancersbyjennifer]

Gosh, the number of musicians in this recording.... 8 double basses, wow! They sound, the power, is extraordinary! Props to conductor Barenboim and all those musicians... This has to be the best Symphony no 5 recording on KZbin...

[@joesmith1946]

If I had to describe this symphony in one word it would be "relentless." It moves forward and forward with a relentless energy. It's like drinking two cups of strong coffee. You want to go charging out into the world, fearless.

[@HelloWorld-wo7cw]

No one: Audience after the movement ends: "Okay, we can breathe now."

[@dietrichhartmann8220]

Your comment is the most real observation to Beethoven's music.

[@thereyougoagain1280]

And cough, of course.

[@Chris-xs3vu]

Now it is the time that is legal to cough

[@ruthsalgado6775]

Chris朱某人 😂 YOU CANT COUGH OR ELSE YOUR WILL END UP IN QUARANTINE

[@danielhmckrill1923]

@@thereyougoagain1280 I agree

[@KillSquad7]

I merely tap the screen on my phone, anytime, anywhere, day or night, and I can sit and watch them perform one of the greatest pieces of all time. We’re lucky, you and I.

[@patric8407]

Es ist schon beeindruckend was im 18./19. Jahrhundert so aus deutschen Köpfen entsprang. Mich fangen 200 Jahre später die Genis von Mozart, Bach und Beethoven immernoch ein 😊

[@graciekelly2276]

Cresci ouvi os clássicos de Beethoven e adoro música clássica!!!❤

[@ivannaidoo4015]

❤❤❤

[@ivannaidoo4015]

I am studying Spanish

[@pamelaholt2450]

I am an African American woman who appreciates this so much! Very much indeed! Well rounded- yes and I am a musician, single mom, and career oriented still trying to complete my dash of life. Thank God for The Carver Creative and Performing Arts 1991🤗!

[@gunterangel]

And why shouldn't you ?🙂 What has gender or the colour of someones skin to do with appreciating Beethoven's music ? His music is universal.😃❤ Every human being with an good ear for music and -most important- a warm heart ❤ and a soul in the chest can connect to it.😁👍 And as you clearly own all tree of these, you are naturally able to enjoy this splendid music. 😊👍 God bless you!

[@yolhanson]

26:41 to 28:15 - I regard this as one of the greatest passages in music. I never tire of hearing it. It is the high dramatic point in a piece which is just astounding in every respect. Consider that the composer was probably deaf, or close to it, when he wrote this, and completely deaf (for all practical purposes) when he wrote the later masterpieces. I know it's all been said, but dear God, this man was almost unbelievable. His reputation could stand on his symphonies alone, but he was the master of concertos, sonatas, one opera (which, just by the way, is routinely ranked among the greatest ever), masses, quartets and so many other forms. The word "genius" fails to do the job.

[@aslolandirenmektir]

I always think same as you for 26:41 to 28:15 . So so exciting.

[@DreamlessSleepwalker]

The more you learn about music theory the less insane it sounds for someone like Beethoven exists, but you never feel like you will ever live up to his height. That is a summary of how every composer in the romantic era felt as well.

[@bcing75]

It changed the face of music forever no doubt. At the time of its premiere no one had ever heard music such as this.

[@RHS2199]

@@bcing75 and it will be some time if ever before we have another composer such as beethoven

[@faniabdo99]

Totally Agree.

[@ScottRichards10]

I know the focus of the FIfth Symphony is on the first movement, but I think the fourth movement is very underrated. I think it sounds as epic as the first.

[@HardSoundGuy]

The right way to describe the 4th movement is indeed epic

[@caseyphudson]

Beethoven loved him some bassoons, and that is one of the many reasons I love him.

[@williamdavid5737]

The entire world owes this man for his great gifts to the world. They will still be playing his music until the end of time. The entire symphony is billed as in C sharp minor and yet it ends in a major key what brilliance, what bravery, what creativity, what out of the box thinking and triumph of spirit. If Mozart was billed as the voice of the almighty, Beethoven is the voice of humanity and how great a person can be in the face of adversity. It would be the equivalent of Rembrandt losing his sight and yet painting his greatest masterpieces blind, or Shakespeare losing his mind and writing His great plays. Think on this and marvel at how one can overcome our own setbacks

[@frankdsouza2425]

Great comment, William. Makes me want to explore further 😉

[@amgx9670]

c minor not c sharp minor

[@gil2591]

The fact that these are young people from all over the world coming together to bring this to us is wonderful beyond words.

[@georgecadman3116]

Gil Nunes So true what you say, young people associated with Israel and Palestine under Daniel Barenboim playing in the harmony of Beethoven symphonies together. Just wonderful!

[@user-jw1vg7xp4k]

Danke es ist und bleibt Beethoven, nicht nur weil er mein Nachbar war , es ist Liebe zur Musik!

[@hishamlabban6308]

I used to like this symphony. But, tonight I really am thankful for being alive to hear this music.

[@chrisfusion6945]

This might just be the most famous piece of music ever written.

[@Faygris]

The fourth movement of the ninth symphony enters the chat

[@ranbao4270]

YEAH

[@logimite7174]

That's actually shape of you by ed sheeran

[@user-lg2my6qv2y]

Сейчас 21 век...а Бетховен жив,его музыка на века!

[@RayScott-ci5uq]

Привет 👋 как самочувствие этим прекрасным воскресным утром 🌄

[@supratikbiswas8361]

Beethoven, you are the greatest composer of all time. The 2nd movement is a picture of man's helplessness against his overpowering destiny. Then the rise up and march to victory. Grand! Awesome! Thank you Beethoven for changing the direction of my life forever.

[@ChoBee333]

Yes!

[@supratikbiswas8361]

One more thing about this piece- the duel between the strings and the woodwinds , first at single and then at double the speed reveals the helplessness of man against his overpowering destiny. It strikes terror but when I listen to it, I just can't stop my tears. So powerful. The aftermath of the duel is superb.

[@InterestingCoolUseful]

Great orchestra, great conductor, smart, great idea to bring people together and show that living in peace and being friends is possible.

[@Mr556x45mm]

Got to see this symphony in person, it was one of the most amazing experiences in my entire life.

[@katysims6419]

Mr556x45mm I am so jealous

[@Pookie0504kb]

I saw it in person with Barenboim as conductor ;) .... doesn't matter genius piece of music!!!

[@brightfur4105]

You are sooo lucky

[@ranjoocho2083]

I’m also gonna see bareinboim in Carrnige halll

[@annbogden2847]

WOW

[@phillipbrown8346]

NEVER has there been music like this... STUPENDOUS! MAGNIFICENT! BEYOND DESCRIPTION! BRAVO, LUDWIG!

[@kidushabtewold6317]

Hey there, hear a symphony titles "The shepherd with the Flute - By Dr. Ashenafi Kebede". And I would love to hear back your opinion.

[@sasanrezaei3065]

Excellent, really excellent, makes the hair stand on end

[@AbdiPianoChannel]

This is my dream. I wanna attend this classical music concert before I die.

[@masonpilkington4878]

0:30 he be throwin invisible cookies to make them play better

[@lilirosetremblay8386]

You make me freaking laughing until I pee in my pants 🤣🤣🤣

[@diahan9896]

Hahahahhaa its nice to laugh thank you

[@ewalddenhertog2680]

Hahaha I see it

[@AleksandarVujnovic81]

how do they see the cookies tho

[@LudwigvanBeethoven2]

Lmao

[@johnwinninger987]

Don't forget to compliment the camera work, audio and video engineering, and the director and his staff. Spot on work!

[@jackieaherne6370]

this is still by far the best recording I have ever heard of no.5

[@davidhuizenga9470]

this is an absolutely amazing recording. the orchestra is so well trained. Daniel Barenboim is remarkable. this is probably the best I've seen on the internet. And, the interpretation of Beethoven's 5th is perfect - the tempo, the emotion, the stylistic heart - exactly what Beethoven intended.

[@mariagiovannacoletto3229]

Settima sinfonia Beethoven direttore orchestra Muti

[@emiliosollamusic]

mmm...agreed on the quality of the interpretation, but do not think Ludwig thought of having these size of a sound (i.e. 4 basoons!?)

[@strukhoff]

@@emiliosollamusic I have a feeling he would love it, and can almost hear him roaring with laughter at such an enormous sound. He loved to shock and his music can punch you out like no music before or since - in my opinion.

[@beejjackson]

I agree. The production values match the accuracy and depth of feeling of the performance. Exceptional.

[@davidhuizenga9470]

The second movement: just the right balance of phrasing, tempo, strings and woodwinds. Remarkable. This orchestra understands how to function as a unit, capture the feel of each phrase and how it relates to the whole movement.

[@dannydrumplayer2802]

The 1st oboist and 1st flautist must be something like bestfriends. They play like one man of one soul.

[@amyzh3888]

Why I always say that the oboe is the most beautiful sounding instrument. 💗🇨🇦

[@metanoia322]

EL PODER , LA RESILIENCIA,LA NOBLEZA, LA ESPIRITUALIDAD, LA ENERGIA PURA, LA AUTOSUPERACION , LA BELLEZA Y LA GRANDEZA FUERON HECHAS SONIDO Y CREACION POR UN GRANDE MAS ALLA DE NUESTRA COMPRENSION ESE FUE; LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

[@InterestingCoolUseful]

Great music of great composer. Conductor is awesome.

[@HeWhoSoars]

Beethoven. All day, every day.

[@heandy3318]

i think a little bit of mozart is acceptable

[@gbp3626]

And a little bit of Mahler and Sibelius is not bad

[@peterexner728]

Und auch mal Max Bruch

[@vincem3748]

Beethoven for DAYS

[@baruchben-david4196]

Gets old after a while.

[@sylvieledu]

C'est toujours un plaisir d’écouter la 5ème de Beethoven. Je vous conseille aussi la symphonie numéro 3 ou Napoléon. Un pur bonheur.

[@sylvieledu]

Bonjour Madame ou Monsieur. Je vous conseille un duo improbable : Lou Reed et Luciano Pavarotti. Une pure merveille mais aussi une curiosité !

[@sylvieledu]

Je vous conseille un duo improbable : Lou Reed ( Velvet Underground) et Luciano Pavarotti. Une pure merveille.

[@RayScott-ci5uq]

Olá 👋 como você está se sentindo nesta linda manhã de domingo 🌄

[@user-xn4wq4sv3r]

I was 8 years old when I listened to the 5th symphony for the first time. It was an unforgettable experience. It made me an "adult child."

[@victorvillatoro7241]

Truly magical, what took place there that evening. Think about the incredible dedication each one of those instrumentalists had to their instrument. Every single one of them. Now imagine that times however many performers were present that night. It is incredible how this magnificent music continues to stand the test of time. God Bless Beethoven and his genius, genius mind.

[@hogansavoy6525]

Did the entire audience have a mass case of THE PLAGUE or something?!?!?! Geeeeez.

[@grantmalone]

Well, it's in the Albert Hall, London. Bunch of old people living in cold weather with bad diets :)

[@janapolsid548]

Its distracting tbh

[@tunahankaratay1523]

Those coughs are the most important part of all classical performances. It is representative that the music is so elegant, it can't even drown the coughs.

[@hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476]

@@grantmalone OMG!; Thought this gorgeous performance was @ a Sanatorium!!😱

[@popepiusxv]

If you mean the bubonic plague, then you never seen or heard a victim of it.