Brahms : Symphony No. 4 conducted by Myung-Whun Chung

The Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France performs Johannes Brahms's Symphony No.4 in E minor. Live recording on June 19, 2014 at the Festival de Saint-Denis.

[@PETERJOHN101]

This is probably the best performance of Brahm's 4th ever recorded. The tempo is superlative and the audio capture flawless. Props to the conductor and every member of the orchestra for such excellence!

[@edwardnah6739]

One of the best interpretation of Brahms 4!!! So romantically solemn, so sublime, so sorrowful, a genuine art of Brahms!

[@ronaldbeield7946]

In this incredible masterpiece by Brahms, you need a conductor who not only understands the technical complexity of the structure and tempo but has absorbed fully to his inner senses the glory and passion of it all. One need look no further than Mr. Chung's facial expressions to grasp his absorption of the entirety. He has of course memorized every note, but to me this interpretation of the second movement evokes pure serenity.

[@josephlhomme9377]

La prise de son est incomparable, la précision de l'orchestre met en vâleur les différents plans comme nul part ailleurs, mais surtout le souffle organique et naturel de Myung-Whun Chung permet à l'oeuvre de parler d'elle-même avec une sensibilité et un naturel qui transporte au-delà de l'oeuvre, au delà de la musique, un flux élégant et puissant qui ne s'interrompt jamais, c'est incroyable mais vrai, Bravo !!!...et Merci !!!

[@andrewwong4725]

4

[@garyguyton7373]

This performance was given with such compassion, sympathy, and delicacy it is incredible! Maestro Chung and the entire orchestra deserve our heartfelt thanks for this rendition!

[@RogerBesst]

Wonderful! Maestro Myung-Whun Chung brings to us the very essence of this symphony.

[@pianistegolfeur]

Chung devant les vitraux de Saint-Denis : extraordinaire !!!

[@nns6356]

22:08, first violin. This beautiful melody could only be made possible by two clever choices: 1) a heavy vibrato and 2) playing the whole phrase on the G-string (the lowest one). The resulting sound is coarse and weary, yet so warm and charming. It contrasts with the E minor roar they had been playing right before. Horn fades out, but their energy is transferred flawlessly to the lower string sections. Absolutely the best rendition of the phrase, thank you so much.

[@user-zb7bd3li5u]

너무나 가슴벅찹니다 3월 예술의 전당 만원관중들과 정명훈 드레스덴 오케의 교감이 새삼 느껴집니다.

[@superstud227]

0:48-allegro non troppo,13:55-andante moderato,26:01-allegro giocoso,32:14-allegro energico e passionato,42:41-applause

[@pianoitself7]

Fantastic! Breathtaking

[@pianiman]

35:39 - Sublime. Notice how Maestro Chung is just listening the the flautist (whose name I wish I knew, because it more than deserves mention) and following her lead with perfect cues for the accompanying strings and horn. Just a marvel of musicality at every level; from the page up to its realisation

[@celestechevrier]

This fabulous flutist is Magali Maunier, an excellent teacher and performer

[@pianiman]

@@celestechevrier Omg merci!! Ça fait longtemps depuis que je l'ai vu jouer sous le baton de M. Chung et j'ai tjrs remarqué sa clarité de son et sa musicalité extraordinaire. Je me demandais à chaque écoute: mais c'est qui!? Un grand mystère finalement résolu :D

[@celestechevrier]

@@pianiman Ravie d’avoir pu éclairer cette question! Effectivement la projection et la quantité d’air qu’elle utilise crée un son clair et moelleux bien à elle! J’en suis juste émerveillée

[@YCChi-xi7et]

@@celestechevriermais c’est Magali Mosnier😂

[@alangerber7652]

this is just amazing. thank you so much for this wonderful performance

[@kschuman1152]

For some of us, there was only one B. This is just incredible, an overwhelming performance.

[@williameck6536]

Sublime performance, superior interpretation. Bravo et merci beaucoup!!!

[@francemusiqueconcerts]

Merci à vous

[@anniegarnett-xy3bo]

Beautiful 🤩

[@JoseLuis-vk4zq]

Hoo Magic flute Magaly

[@like5313]

행복하당♥♥

[@plumb.474]

Moi aussi...

[@danbrown4090]

23:06 la violinista è sensibilmente commossa...E, in effetti, è impossibile non commuoversi tanto è bella la musica di Brahms!

[@guidotassi772]

Questa sinfonia è di una bellezza devastante.. Per fortuna che esiste la musica classica. E maestri colossali come Brahms e tutti coloro che mettono la loro passione e il loro talento per nutrire la nostra anima in un mondo così vuoto e ignorante.. Grazie a tutti..

[@joopjoop7327]

18:10 what a holy moment

[@lavalse2737]

Wow.......amazing atmosphere

[@danbrown4090]

37:12 - 38:30 un miracolo!

[@PETERJOHN101]

How would this segment be described in musical terminology? Is it an interlude or something more than that?

[@leungyatchun9552]

22:08

[@2029kb]

33:13 ❤

[@snackydurand6882]

Il est très rare d'entendre la symphonie 4 de Brahms dirigée et interprétée avec une telle froideur. L'auditeur peut ainsi profiter de toutes les notes jouées de façon techniquement parfaite. Aucun sentiment ne vient ainsi troubler celui qui écoute. Tout est uniforme sans aucune nuance avec une succession parfaite. On sent les musiciens rigoureux. Avoir une telle occasion d'exposer froidement, sans sentiment, sa technicité n'est pas souvent donnée. BRAVO au Maestro Chung.

[@etiennekupelian4189]

votre commentaire est une lame à double tranchant

[@starrynight1657]

Nonsense, there's plenty of feeling for those that feel.

[@catchoupiote]

Au début du 2ème mouvement, le réalisateur aurait été bien inspiré de nous montrer le corniste au lieu du chef.

[@rattywoof5259]

The opening is certainly 'ma non troppo' but I'm not sure it's anywhere near 'allegro' - a bit on the ponderous side?

[@duvidl58]

There are a very wide range of tempi that various artists take for Allegro movements of Brahms. For many, it's a very flexible marking.

[@rattywoof5259]

@@duvidl58 Agreed, but that doesn't prevent me from still thinking that this is a bit slow!

[@starrynight1657]

Possibly, but I find it a minor point considering the totality of this performance.

[@PETERJOHN101]

@@rattywoof5259 The moderated tempo permits the emotional impact this symphony was meant to deliver.

[@shupingwang3392]

It is interesting to compare this performance with that of the WDR orchestra under Macelaru.

[@theophilrohrer2215]

Theophrastus