Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 | Bernard Haitink & the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (2009)

Triumph and tragedy: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, performed by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra conducted by Bernard Haitink. The audience loved this 2009 concert at the Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam.
(00:00) Introduction
(00:35) I. Poco sostenuto - Vivace
(14:46) II. Allegretto
(22:46) III. Presto
(32:08) IV. Allegro con brio
Ask a person on the street what their favorite Beethoven symphony is, and they’ll likely say the Fifth, or the Ninth. But ask a classical musician, and a surprising number of times you'll hear: The Seventh. "Here every impetuosity, every longing and ranting of the heart becomes a blissful exuberance of joy." Those effusive words came from the pen of composer Richard Wagner, when he was describing the Symphony No. 7 in A Major, opus 92 by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827).
Composed between 1811 and 1812, Beethoven's Seventh provoked very different reactions from the beginning - it seems to have touched everyone deeply. The main themes in Beethoven's 7th Symphony are triumph and tragedy - the tragedy having to do with the second movement, a sort of funeral procession. It was so well loved at its very first performance that the audience called for it to be repeated. This movement is marked "Allegretto," which can be translated as "slightly fast." But for a funeral march? Certainly, the first listeners must have perceived it as such. The premiere performance of Beethoven's Seventh was at a benefit concert in Vienna for wounded soldiers and their families in December 1813. It came only two months after the Battle of Nations near Leipzig. The German name is "Völkerschlacht" (Slaughter of the Peoples), one of the most catastrophic wartime events in human history. It also marked liberation from Napoleon's forces. The sad, beautiful quality of the second movement makes it very different from the other three movements of Beethoven's Seventh. Endlessly mournful, but also uplifting, it is still played at funerals today.
But the dense juxtaposition of dignified funeral marches and movements full of exuberant joy in Beethoven's Seventh also caused alienation and even rejection among the composer's contemporaries. "He's ripe for the madhouse!" wrote composer Carl Maria von Weber. Weber had just heard a performance of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony with its rollicking fourth movement. It can be amusing to read how the first listeners reacted to a composition that is today a classic. Weber wasn't the only critical voice. Clara Schumann's father, Friedrich Wieck, thought that "this symphony - particularly the first and the last movements - could only have been written in a state of inebriation."
Fast-forward from then to now: Need a little lift? Then listen to the finale to Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in A Major, opus 92, marked "Allegro con brio" (fast, with verve). The tempestuous interpretation by Bernard Haitink and the Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam was met with thundering applause and enthusiastic calls for an encore.
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You are a real pacifist!

[@felixlehwalder2758]

Ludwig Van 7❤

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Heavenly ❤

[@Ukie88]

We played the second movement at our wedding as the processional at a slightly quicker pace. Still married after 43 years.

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[@pedrogarciaiii8240]

I love it, i would have never thought of using this selection. We used as the processional Brahm's variantian on theme by Haydn... married 27 years! 😃

[@josellorca9275]

Here listening again and again the #7, just as I was a child. And now i am 80. Why? Because the music comes from the heavens. Regards from Costa Rica❤

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[@jerrycoronado6887]

This composition is astounding particularly when one considers that Beethoven composed this symphony when absolutely deaf. That can, as an understatement, only be genius. Bravo!

[@martinstremlow2997]

❤❤ absolutely right

[@karenrae600]

How do people live without Beethoven. For me it's soul food and I feed my soul everyday with some of his music.

[@Kieran.Net_]

He’s cool (yeah really)

[@patriciaagurto4553]

I think the same.

[@scottmiller6495]

Mahler is up there as well for sure !!!!!

[@cacampbell3654]

@@scottmiller6495AGREE!!

[@yichenwang8008]

Die much earlier, like my parents in northern China. This music can extend human life according to Chinese traditonal medicine theory, but during the long history ,we lost our ancient music.

[@cbalmori]

Colossal… thank you for posting

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[@Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu2]

How a man coping with the loss of his hearing created this is beyond my comprehension. After the beautiful pastoral symphonies (6th) he really showed a new level of ingenuity

[@user-ey5dl7qd3j]

고전음악 역사에서 베토벤은 삐놓을수 없는 대가이다 이것은 그의 음악이 말해준다

[@MarkCarson-ep5mq]

I believe the second movement is conveying his advanced loss of hearing.

[@lisamoag6548]

He could hear from heaven. Thank you

[@user-eq9gz1iq3w]

I'm writing my comment from Japan. It's the first time to listen "Beethoven: Symphony No. 7" full ver. Now I'm a bit tired. I almost cheer up to listen Beethoven's music. Now I listen it, I cheer up, make feel better. Thank you. 'Arigatou'.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

気に入ってくれてよかったです。ベルリンから日本への挨拶😊

[@seatactom2720]

If you have the time, listen to Beethoven Piano Concerto 5, The Emperor Concerto.

[@zemiketrash5425]

@@seatactom2720 3rd Piano concerto is soo beautiful too ...

[@josephinegeorge4794]

Heaven sent🕊glorious music.

[@WonderfulLife48]

To anyone who's suffering depression, anxiety,insomnia and other mental health problems, you are not alone. I feel you. You are so brave. You are doing so well. I'm proud of you. I'm sending you a virtual hug.

[@italosalvato8359]

Beethoven had a direct telephone line with heaven. The fuge in the second movement is the essence of beauty exploding into magnificent aesthetics waves.

[@CrunchyAss]

The second movement never fails to bring tears to my eyes. So beautiful, sad yet hopeful.

[@Rfilaccio]

Yes I too find the second movement visionary, sad, beautiful. Too me it is a musical metaphor about humanity--sad, beautiful.

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[@hayleyliam]

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[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵, JST、0:55分

[@MarkCarson-ep5mq]

The second movement helped me feel when I lost my mother 2 years ago.

[@Mazurking]

Classical music is the ony place where I can find real rest. Thank your for bringing it to us all.

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[@patcerra6714]

Totally agree . A refuge that is available to all only if they bother to look

[@scottmiller6495]

Bernard Haitink was one of the most beloved conductors in the last 50 years , he is sadly missed and was fantastic and loved by millions all over the world !!!!!

[@daydays12]

Yes, oh yes.

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵, JST、0:50分

[@grahamc6534]

Hard to believe he was 80 the year this was recorded - how many people can still perform at such a level at such an age... fabulous!

[@TS-bb1pv]

@@grahamc6534 You're right. I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵,

[@scottmiller6495]

Well deserved standing ovation for such an epic performance !!!!!

[@hitzgaming3070]

I’m 20 and think this music is beautiful and art in its own way never forget this masterpiece ✨

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[@rosernabona9364]

Beethoven is very Good and beautiful. ❤

[@dimtakis9245]

Haitink and concertgebouw is all you can ask from classical music

[@danieldevitt3332]

Whilst my father lay in a coma from which he never woke I played him the Deutsche Grammaphonen Beethoven symphonies...his favourite being No7. After his death I discovered from those who cared for him that his life signs changed and he seemed more restful to them. I cannot hear this without missing him and bathing in the overwhelming beauty of such a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing this.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

Thank you for sharing this incredibly private story with us, it means a lot!

[@Annie-lt4bf]

I too have just listened to this floating in the memory of my father. He was a French horn player and loved Beethoven. Listening tonight has brought an emotional closeness. Thank you for your comment - I felt a poignant kinship with it.

[@ibizaking]

I was in this concert, unforgettable energy!

[@cihanmugan768]

How lucky you are.👏

[@musmulabel5674]

Blessing!!!!

[@barbarabarry3799]

Not just the 2009 audience but we are all so privileged to see this splendid performance with a wonderful partnership between Bernard Haitink, musically at his peak, and the Concertgebouw, with great sounde and energy in every section, precision of phrasing and love for playing this music. Thank you DW CLassical for making this available.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

Thanks for sharing your impressions!

[@SSHarb]

The 2nd movement of this symphony is out of this world!!

[@vmtz2001]

My favorite of Beethoven

[@uraniumjoe]

Absolutely, just like my first movement this morning.

[@katrinat.3032]

I LOVE the second movement!!! I always thought this was Beethoven’s funeral march, not the second movement of Eroica. I only came to listen to Eroica years after I had already fell in love with the 7th and it’s wonderful second movement

[@katrinat.3032]

Did you ever listen to George Solti’s performance on KZbin? It was probably from the 1990s in an Asian country, not sure which one. That second movement is out of this world but this rivals it

[@SSHarb]

@@katrinat.3032 hi. I don’t believe I have. But will check it out. Thanks for pointing it out. Now listening to one of my favorites. Mozart’s requiem, the Lacrimosa is amazing.

[@ozornoipesat8933]

The finale of the 7th symphony is one of my favorite Beethoven symphonic movements, it's absolutely mind-blowing.

[@user-db2fb1db1m]

It just takes off like a Messerschmit about 1/3 thru a graceful height of 40,000ft and unloads

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵, JST、0:45分

[@mattinykanen4780]

Not to mention the slow 2nd movement. A rare combination of deepest sorrow and a ray of hope to affirm that it wasn't all in vain.

[@josjanssen6733]

Look at maestro Haitink's LEFT arm/hand from 39:25. It is so powerful. It conveys the utter will power of this conductor and orchestra to do it like they think it should be done. And then during the applause (41:41) there is this little abrupt thank-you movement with the hand. The signature movement of Bernard Haitink. Full of graciousness and happiness.

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[@adude394]

I was so fortunate to see Maestro Haitink on numerous occasions. He was truly one of the great conductors. You never got the sense of ego from him; he was always serving the music first and foremost.

[@MightyCarnac]

You mean the guy waving the stick? I suppose he waved it okay but I think the musicians should get the credit. As far as I can tell they pretty much ignore the guy with the stick.

[@waffle-yz8ns]

this is satire right?@@MightyCarnac

[@GeraldNorman-vq9je]

My greatest favorite of the nine symphonies. ❤❤

[@MarkCarson-ep5mq]

Agreed it touches the heights and deprhs of emotions.

[@rosernabona9364]

Beethoven symphony , seven , is very , very , beautuful ❤

[@josepablo1514]

World class conductor.

[@johannesnicolaas]

My late mother saw him once on Dutch tv. She did not know much about classical music. But when she saw and heard Bernard Haitink she sat down till the end. Then she said: this is so beautiful. He knows how to make the music

[@johannesnicolaas]

come alive.

[@maysalao4103]

This is what “beautiful” means…..I guess- thanks Mr. B.❤

[@stevesidare2493]

Conductor really speaks for the music in his approach.

[@martyncarroll5035]

One of the best performances Probably the best with one of The best orchestras and a Top class conductors

[@hojowojo]

my favorite movement in this symphony is the 2nd movement.

[@user-oi7bb7cf6o]

same 🙋‍♀️ 14:46

[@swyman10]

I will always love & thank my dad for teaching me all about music & to love all music, but this symphony is beyond description, Beethoven was truly one of the greatest geniuses who ever lived!

[@edstud1]

The sheer genious of Beethoven shines in this symphony!

[@banduyvicslog4773]

There are four movements: 0:36 poco sostenuto 14:48 allegreto 22:48 presto 32:09 allegro con brio

[@NightRain1205]

Until now, I had no idea how much I needed classical music in my life...honestly, I can't believe how beautiful these works of art are...

[@user-db2fb1db1m]

Absolutely 💯

[@MarkCarson-ep5mq]

Classical music creates a beautiful picture in one's mind.I exposed my wife Classical I told her to close her eyes and draw upon a vision.

[@fierywomanpacnw7004]

Welcome to my world.

[@nellyrosenberg2150]

We loved Bernard Haitink We used to see him with the Boston symphony orchestra We miss him. A greatest conductor

[@skandhkvnf]

40:19 the look in the maestro's face, so grateful and relieved…after all the years’ experience and the reputation i can really feel that he still loves music with all his heart

[@GG-wc3nx]

I said exactly the same to myself out loud when it finished. Yes!

[@user-ik4rg3fo2e]

I always new I was different from the rest of my family as I discovered classical music at the age of ten .It moved my soul and my heart . Thank you to all the great composers ❤

[@psalmtone2008]

Haitink was a treasure...such a generous and giving man, and a sure hand with everything he touched as a conductor.

[@autumnleaves2766]

I love Beethoven's music and the 7th Symphony is truly remarkable. I am a dedicated amateur jazz pianist and have even been trying to play the opening theme of the 2nd movement by ear as I cannot read music. Apparently when this great work received its premiere, Beethoven had to be turned round to realise that the audience were on their feet thunderously applauding. The scene is depicted beautifully in the film "Immortal Beloved" from 1995 with Gary Oldman as Beethoven. That this great genius could be robbed of his hearing by his early 30s and yet leave what he did for humanity for all time is truly remarkable. Beethoven represents the triumph over adversity, his life was not easy, and he denied himself the stability of a loving relationship in order to dedicate himself to his music. A genius and also a heroic figure. When I improvise on jazz tunes at the digital piano in my local church I like to think that I am on a low rung of the ladder of musical creativity, a hierarchy of music which leads to the likes of Beethoven at the very top. I love it when he did variations eg Diabelli variations for piano. My favourite works of the German genius are: Symphonies 1,3,5,6,7 and 9; the piano sonatas, especially the later ones; the songs; the late quartets as performed by the very best players. Beethoven also had humour in his music too eg in the Eroica piano variations at one point. We should always encourage family and friends who don't know Beethoven's music to try it, for me it is like a lifelong friend that never lets you down. Great performance from Bernard Haitink and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, much appreciated on a night when I could not get to sleep.

[@merylane2560]

I play the second mov as a valse at my piano also.

[@victorross2809]

The scene you're talking about, based on slightly tuned historical fact, is during the premiere of the 9th symphony.

[@autumnleaves2766]

@@victorross2809 Happy to be corrected, had always thought it was the 7th. It was a very good film as I recall.

[@choliszt]

“”

[@pierrebernard5922]

Love you !

[@Eric-yo4qk]

What incredibly precise conducting.

[@bernardwastiaux1920]

... in an atmosphere where musicians aren't cramped and still breathe.

[@sporty1701]

Have been listening to this incredibly beautiful piece for nearly 60 years, and the allegretto bring me to tears EVERY TIME!!!

[@FlexingClassicalMusic]

🎵 Your music is a timeless treasure, a gift to the world that will be cherished and admired for generations to come. 🎁🎶

[@user-dt6bc9kv4i]

The second movement is so sad yet not without hope. Marvelous performance.

[@mariahenrich9602]

Second movement is the most beautiful music I've ever heard.

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[@vivalingua9377]

This is a concert to be not just heard, but also seen. I have had this on an LP record for 40 years now, but this video gives me a renewed experience. Every symphony of Beethoven's is a celebration, of music, orchestration and, above all, of this genius.

[@marcelotobarduran6630]

El gran Director, Bernard Haitink murió a los 92 en 2022. Que descanse en paz.

[@karenrobinson4654]

😊 Happy to be living on the same planet with you 🎉 What a treat.

[@cacampbell3654]

FINALLY put a name to this music that I know well enough to sing along with!!! I did not grow up with Beethoven despite having one parent, two uncles, and both sets of grandparents who were performing professional musicians!!

[@staffanolofsson8201]

If I am not mistaken this version of Beethoven´s symphony no 7 becomes an example of something that is really good from the start, and then becomes even better under Bernard Haitinks conducting. Never have I heard such a splendid version of this symphony, with an orchestra so full of spirit that it can lift the roof of this Concertgebouw many meters. All under maestro Bernard Haitink, he is the real hero of this performing.

[@RoboticsBay]

Well go listen some more... Lol...

[@staffanolofsson8201]

@@RoboticsBay ???

[@staffanolofsson8201]

@@RoboticsBay Now I understand you dont like this music at all. So why bothering us loving this? Shame, shame on you.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

@@RoboticsBay I regret my words yesterday! Sorry for that.

[@yegfreethinker]

The 2nd movement is my favourite. I can relate to the intensity being somewhat tempestuous myself. It's so beautiful. This was the first symphony I ever heard performed professionally so it will always have a near & dear place in my heart. Danke Herr Beethoven! =)

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

33:55 HOORAY! He takes the repeat! I HATE it when they don't!

[@c08lam]

Haitink was still energetic at that time. What a great performance.

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne Aufführung dieser perfekt komponierten Sinfonie mit seidigen Tönen aller Streicher, milden Tönen aller Holzbläser und vor allem brillanten Tönen aller Blechbläser. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und echt traurig. Im Kontrast klingt der dritte Satz echt lebhaft und auch begeisternd. Der intelligente und erfahrene Dirigent leitet das ausgezeichnete Orchester im relativ schnellen Tempo und mit effektiver Dynamik, als wäre es ein Teil seines Körpers. Wunderbar vom Anfang bis zum Ende!

[@stromassociates7564]

Transcendent. I have been transported to another plane of existence.

[@Mary20457]

Beautiful!

[@simonsimorangkir2440]

Great performance, top conductor.❤❤❤

[@pops1507]

the 7th is bliss. Props to the hard-tooting oboists!

[@davidandmelodyforrest1385]

Haitink, the all time Maestro, unsurpassed, especially with this sort of repertoire, simply fantastic!

[@francesconiccolai6592]

Beethoven....l'orchestra Giusta ....un Direttore Bravo....e La Magia....Si Ripete Per Sempre....Immortale💪🎶

[@joiamed8544]

Dammit, I said I wouldn't cry...

[@knuthartmann4846]

Großartiger, ganz toller Dirigent und ebensolches Orchester.

[@tortysoft]

I have had the great privilege of being in the Prom at the RAH many times over forty years when Sir Bernard conducted. I was present at his last Prom. Watching him leave the stage for the last ever time will live with me for ever. He caught my eye as he left. This performance, the sound quality, the camera angles are all up the the wondrous ;level of the performance itself. I must say, he takes the last movement a bit faster than I would like, but I loved it all. So glad he performed all the repeats - it makes such a difference ! RIP Sir and Bravo, Bravo.

[@David-jm8wt]

Fantastic acoustic at the Concertgebouw

[@jimenabronfman6522]

I have no words to describe the joy this music brings to me. Beethoven, Conductor Haitink and the Royal Contertgebouw Orchestra are the best combination ever!

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵, JST、0:57分

[@hans-jurgenlehmann5774]

Es ist immer wieder ein Genuss, Beethoven- Symphonien zu hören. Diese aber, unter Bernard Haitink dirigierte, war etwas ganz Besonderes. Eindrucksvoll, wie er als Maestro das Orchester im Sinne des Erschaffers Beethoven leitete. Ich besitze sämtliche CDs von Beethovens Werken u.a. aller Symphonien und habe mehrfach diverse Symphonien in der Philharmonie erlebt. Diese Aufführung unter der Leitung Haitinks hat mir besonders gut gefallen, allein schon wegen seines ausdrucksstarken Auftretens.

[@pamelastones4802]

One of the most wonderful pieces of music ever composed! ❤

[@user-db2fb1db1m]

Definitely underrated

[@MichealRoberto]

yes you are right such a nice leader and father i look up to him when i was young

[@MichealRoberto]

how are you doing if you dont mind me asking

[@georgesealy4706]

Somebody did a great job of recording this performance. They captured all the instruments and subtleties of the symphony. Thanks for posting.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

We're glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@BrucknerMotet]

I'm always happy to hear recording where the conductor and the recording engineer(s) were on the same page regarding making sure all the component individual colors of the orchestration in the composition can be identified.

[@aluxebalam]

Agree 👍🏻

[@scmassa]

the precision of Haitink is exquisite. In fact it's mesmerising

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Stunning! I have requested this piece for the fall with the orchestra I play with. What a masterpiece of a piece.

[@MsLeenite]

Excellent! Have listened to this work countless times over my 72 years; this is one of the greatest presentations I've heard.

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[@user-no4bp4jp9k]

This year, I heard no.7 symphony 3times. But this is undoutedly the best one. The ©️oncertgebouw orchertra and maestro Haitink are the one of the best in the current world.🎉❤

[@user-db2fb1db1m]

It’s good , impressive I don’t know about giving the ©️any credit for the Concertgebouws excellent achievement, I haven’t followed the money trail on that one. Most likely these people have regular jobs and do this to be a part of something great.

[@manolocorp]

We miss you down here, Maestro.

[@mikec6617]

I feel so lucky to have this piece played by this orchestra and conductor at my disposal anytime and anywhere.

[@patriciocastro8658]

No hay sinfonía mas sublime que la Séptima de Beethoven. Sus sinfonías nos hacen ver toda la trayectoria del Maestro, su tragedia, sus miedos, sus Iras, pero también sus alegrías, te hace entrar en su mente, y la Séptima es danza, rabia, lagrima y lucha...Hasta alcanzar su cúspide con la Novena... Beethoven eres Eterno....

[@MarcusEinfeld]

Beethoven was without doubt one of the greatest geniuses of all time. And the 7th was a truly great work

[@patriciocastro8658]

@@MarcusEinfeld absolutly

[@katrinat.3032]

Well said

[@alfonsochambi3878]

Excelente comentario, dicen los entendidos que la música es extraída de las dimensiones superiores de la naturaleza del cosmos, ésta 7ma sinfonía sería de la septima dimensión, del Atman.

[@pedrobecerrocereceda9166]

Esta música es anterior al Big-band, que se encarnó en Beethoven, como Cristo se encarnó en La Virgen María

[@bemusedindian8571]

The final movement... Sublime.

[@dianavargas2774]

I was 10 years old the first time I heard classical music, specifically the 7th symphony part II Allegretto , It was like my brain 🧠 went 🤯, since then I started listening and doing research about this kind of music and is when I started listening this marvelous masterpieces from Beethoven, Vivaldi, Mozart , etc.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

Thanks for sharing your journey with classical music.

[@aluxebalam]

In my opinion Bernard Haitink was the most Beethovenian conductor.

[@user-nz8fw6sj3h]

Quelle magique au tribune, Beethoven est un de mes favorites!

[@alfonsochambi3878]

Maravillosas las nueve sinfonias del maestro de maestros L. V. Beethoven, pero ésta 7ma la más viváz y elevadora, jamás cansa oirlo😍😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏

[@JesusCastillo-bv9gk]

Bello trabajo de todos los participantes son verdaderos artistas gracias gracias Dios los bendiga a todos

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵, JST、9:26分

[@emmahardesty4330]

Surely one of the finest performances of this symphony. There's just nothing like conducting for the music instead of ego, as it seems to me. Very big thank you.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

We're glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@staffanolofsson8201]

I agree.

[@Silversurfer604]

Na team Leibowitz

[@marks7980]

Spot on, Emma.

[@AbdelOveAllhan]

YES!! He takes the repeats. What a bass section! Bravi!

[@vsaprissa]

One of the best orchestra conductors we have ever had. His performance and his performance in orchestral direction made him a marvel.

[@georgeshanks]

The second movement is used at the end of the movie “Knowing”. It’s perfect.

[@mariatereza6765]

Que sinfonia majestosa!

[@georgeheronimus8293]

Haitink's conduction inspires me to learn music. Ecstactic.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Merci beaucoup.

[@irenederomer2938]

Very beautiful,thank you!

[@annedwyer797]

Bravo, Maestro Haitink and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra! I've been a bit obsessed with Beethoven's 7th for some time, and had the pleasure of attending the Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra's performance of the 7th early this year. 2022 has been my personal "Year of Beethoven"; I've attended a number of concerts by both the FWSO and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and heard several Beethoven symphonies (including the symphony of symphonies, the 9th) and piano concertos. What a thrill it's been!! Though nothing beats a live performance, listening to/watching all the classical music on YTube is the next best thing. I'm grateful to all the musicians/orchestras and to YTube for providing such a rich diversity of music for us to enjoy 🥰🎵

[@paulducarme7134]

Dolby

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵, JST、0:53分

[@LtBRS]

Ahhhhhha...as creatures made in the image of the Logos personified being able to perceive and enjoy the transcendental expression. Thank you!

[@staffanolofsson8201]

I like that the camera is so much focused on Haitink himself in his conducting of this orchestra. It becomes a memory of the importance he had in classical music for so many years. Thank you, great master.

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

An excellent balance between the conductor and the musicians. Both in the camera work. How I love this second movent!!!

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵, JST、0:51分

[@teresakudokas7502]

Wspaniały koncert, gratulacje

[@mountainbeethoven]

Tears of joy rolling down my cheeks I listen to this almost everyday and the feeling is same what a great performance by all the musicians and conductor ❤❤ O Beethoven you Beauty ❤️

[@staffanolofsson8201]

Tears shall never be an argument in the discussion of classical music! I will try to dry up my own tears after writing his down!

[@daveerhardt1879]

Believe me this is great music at any time, but it's great for walking, especially that last movement.

[@beeneymusicetc]

Amen.

[@merlefrancisco]

Ausgezeichnet

[@arrau08]

This performance so reminds me of that of Carlos Kleiber + Concertgebouw. That good (and somewhat similar, in a very good way). Haitink is great, and of course Concertogebouw delivers the finest. Love it.

[@seecow5634]

tbh the conductor is prolly the most impressive to me for 1. Being able to conduct such a large group 2. Being able to conduct with such spirit and precisiveness

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[@albertobarrantes6204]

I am in tears when I listen to Ludwig Van Beethoven ...emotion plus

[@albertobarrantes6204]

...how could he have suffered so much despite having gifted all of existence with such heavenly and divine music?

[@leahchops27]

Just love Haitink ... comparing him to Bernstein today as I am watching all the Bernstein programmes on the BBC. Such a difference in conducting style, fascinating

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[@normavirginia1480]

Agora eu entendo perfeitamente, o que meu pai sentia quando ouvia essa Sinfonia. Eu via lágrimas escorrendo pelos olhos dele, mesmo com os olhos fechados. Meu pai, não estava na sala da nossa casa ouvindo a 7a. Sinfonia, a entrada dele no Plano Espiritual, mesmo fisicamente entre nós, era maior demostração de como uma música nos envolve, nos eleva, nos provoca sublimamente esse desligamento físico, nos permitindo alçar as Esferas Superiores. Hoje, ele não está mais presente fisicamente entre nós, mas seu que seu espírito imortal continua entre nós. Essa música melodia belíssima, a 7a. Sinfonia do Inesquecíveis Beethoven, meu amado pai José Dionísio é para o senhor, aonde estiver. Hoje eu sei o que é isso, porque hoje, eu consigo fazer exatamente isso. A Meditação, a Prece, é o mais sublime envolvimento com as Esferas Superiores, Reposição de bom ânimo, fé, confiança, esperança, quando mais precisamos. Paz na alma, Paz no coração, Paz no corpo físico, Paz com DEUS NOSSO PAI e CRIADOR e com NOSSO SENHOR JESUS CRISTO, paz, confiança, fé, esperança e bom ânimo pra continuar seguindo em frente, ainda que espinheiros cruzem nossa marcha evolutiva, seguir em frente. Minha imensa gratidão, meu pai José Dionísio por ter ensinado e mostrado o quanto a Arte, na música, na pintura, na leitura, no Teatro, só nos faz bem. Minha imensa gratidão mesmo, meu pai José Dionísio.❤❤❤!!

[@ettorepuglisi4557]

Beethoven.... Cos'altro si può dire che non sia stato detto? Energia, umanità, caparbietà per gioire di questa vita, nonostante le avversità..(la sua reazione alla sordità resterà una lezione di vita eterna.)