Tchaikovsky - The Nutcracker, Grand Pas de Deux - Gergiev

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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The Nutcracker, Grand Pas de Deux
Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra
Valery Gergiev
New York, January 2015

[@AlsoSprach_Zarathustra]

The entire ballet is incredibly amazing, but this Pas de deux stands out. How could someone compose such a heavenly music? Simply I can't find the answer. It goes beyond my thinking. The only thing I can say with all my forces: A MILLION THANKS TCHAIKOVSKY!!!!

[@BertFripp]

Tchaikovsky wrote this pas de deux in a very difficult period of his life, he was unwell and everything was somehow going wrong. Taking into account the fact that Tchaikovsky was an eerie melancholic in his temperament - perhaps such moments give rise to absolute magic in music.

[@HectorFernandez83]

@@BertFripp his sister dies while compossing this masterpiece

[@hansdekorver7365]

Beautiful also the Pletnev transcription kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKinh4xpo96ibJI

[@urfriendlyneighborhoodbowl]

Eyyy cool name my guy.

[@AlsoSprach_Zarathustra]

@@urfriendlyneighborhoodbowl thanks!

[@itsnadaaaa]

No man but Tchaikovsky can make a downwards scale so majestical and elegant

[@HectorFernandez83]

including the first time a downwards scale was seen in ballet

[@mariemarie3020]

Jean Philippe Rameau Entrée de Polymnie (les Boréades )

[@jiehyichang5267]

Exactly

[@JanetESmith-er8sk]

Yes! You are right. He had complete understanding of the orchestra and how it works. Tchaikovsky reigns supreme!

[@gemenesprimus]

Pachelbel did it too

[@pianoman551000]

This piece is so hauntingly beautiful. Tchaikovsky wrote this in memory of his beloved sister who had passed away suddenly. The emotions of extreme grief, sorrow and sadness is definitely expressed in this most brilliant composition.

[@natasyagoff24]

i can feel his grieving so intensely .. i just lost my fiance so suddenly, 3 days ago and im overseas trapped in my country cant even make it to his funeral… im crying heavily inside my heart while listen to this piece

[@knobyes0052]

@@natasyagoff24 :-:

[@knobyes0052]

@@natasyagoff24 im very sorry for your loss, while i can merely say this through a comment, I truly send my condolences and wish upon you new wonderful chapters in life 🌹

[@turquisestones]

@@natasyagoff24 Hope you are better now.

[@imagaybanana2004]

@@natasyagoff24I burst into tears reading this. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope your doing better now.

[@jpkaneshida1977]

Humans are terrible creatures, committing all manner of horrific atrocities. And then I listen to this pas de deux and am reminded of the human capacity for great beauty. What creatures are we?!

[@arpitthakur45]

Beauty is the front...we are actually evil...

[@catmations5631]

so true. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, but terribly broken by sin. We need the Savior Jesus Christ to restore us to our original intended beauty

[@aventurileluipetre]

Sensitive

[@KleineJoop]

That we are all the same, and could be good

[@papagen00]

humans are evil by nature. the great arts make them seem less so, at least for a couple of hours.

[@MonteBaires]

The power of a tooth stick....

[@marianhreads]

Can't stop laughing at this comment XD

[@-lia7724]

What??? 🙄

[@helenarcarvalho]

And this is a stunning performance!!!

[@artemvsprime]

Why does Gergiev have a toothpick in this performance rather than a normal conductor stick? 😂

[@libraryquiet]

A friend of mine, who loves Tchaikovsky, told me about how his late brother loved playing the trumpet. He wasn't good at all he just loved playing it. People and classmates would make fun of his playing and they would tell him to give it up. My friend could tell it really hurt his brothers feelings. His brother was gentle and sweet. He was a little slow but that didn't stop him from always trying his best. My friend told me that after his brother passed away at a young age he found condolences in this piece. At the very end where the trumpets are in unison, holding that note, loud and bold, he always pictures his brother playing alongside them, proud and happy.

[@oleksandrpotylko8054]

He's found his place in heaven

[@user-lu8hf1gl9s]

Причем здесь ваш друг?о Чайковском написано очень много,сами почитайте

[@emanueletagliabue6335]

God, i'm crying right now...😭

[@Fazzrito]

@@user-lu8hf1gl9s Ты идиот. Человек просто рассказал свою историю. Ты конченый.

[@siritio3553]

​@@user-lu8hf1gl9sБратишка, ты долбоеб? Речь про братишку в тексте, который погиб. Встречный вопрос, зачем вы на такой эмоциональный пост пишите такой высер?

[@johnodell4584]

I have listend to this over 500 times, and it still bring me to tears.

[@stephaniestanley8041]

So emotional. I cry everytime John. It's incomparable.

[@dorsix]

Same here! :)

[@oserapis4802]

Same, and i ended up writing my first novel, The Pavilion of Blue Dreams.

[@driandralarasatiallodyaand5040]

SAMEEEEEE

[@Happy-kc2yr]

John you are absolutely right, as I cry too while this heavenly piece of music is on....

[@Xhcywk]

The best interpretation of this masterpiece that can be found on youtube

[@PavelKomissarov]

This is the best rendition that I have listened to in my life.

[@CelinaQ]

same

[@jabirou1566]

nonoooonopnononononon

[@LeonMare49]

One of the best for sure! I had that tingle (shivers) down my spine near the climax! This pas de deux is one of the most intense pieces Tchaikovsky ever wrote in my book. Almost as intense as the 2nd movement of his 5th symphony...

[@edeet756]

yes

[@j1008h]

Agree 1000%

[@TigerPrawn_]

I just cried onto my homework...oops I suddenly just had a realisation that this was created by a mere, yet not so mere human! This is the music of the gods!

[@sarahgiadelcampo7712]

+Kats987124 Beautifully stated...absolute musical perfection. :-)

[@topsecret1837]

cx45830 It’s the cellos that win you over, Admit it ;)

[@sergejkarov9149]

and made for the Gods - we're just intruding here

[@excalibur1812]

Check this piece out by Tchaikovsky. I came across it by accident. This is what I imagine is what is heard when ascending to heaven. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYu0q4qVhsuDm9k

[@scottwallace1]

I’m typing this in the COVID-19 era, so my shuddering tears were covered by my mask as I listened to this with headphones on (because of an earlier zoom meeting because....global pandemic). Pure, ethereal beauty.

[@kirasgirl]

This brings me to tears every since time. I dont know what it is about this piece but it simply breaks my heart

[@elizabethannpineda7749]

Actually, when Tchaikovsky wrote this his sister (his favorite person on earth) had recently died, and he began to see her in Clara. It is heartbreaking.

[@jacquelinehall3998]

@@elizabethannpineda7749 thank you for sharing that information, I was not aware that he composed this melody after the passing of his beloved sister.

[@suzim9458]

This is the first rendition I have heard where the conductor does not absolutely and completely ruin this magnificent piece of music by going too fast. Nice work Mr. Gergiev.

[@frederickbulsara8141]

Really? I thought this performance a bit slow

[@RebeccaETripp]

I agree! For me, this song MUST be tentative, lilting and languid, or the essence is totally lost! Plus, once they build up to that crashing climax, it actually means something! I have full body chills at that part in this performance, whereas I often find that part almost noisy and obnoxious in a faster performance.

[@pepevaladez8096]

Totally agree ! I saw them last year at Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. Perfection does exist. ;)

[@im2cute2be2u]

You have to find: "Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, No 13 Dance of the Knights (Valery Gergiev, LSO)" Faster than usual but again brilliant.

[@spobicity]

Tchaikovsky was the absolute master of the musical climax. Fabulous piece.

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

TCHAIKOVSKY = 👍 🥰 GERGIEV = 🤢 🤮 😱

[@jamesjackson8634]

@@solveiglandvikbrg9103гергиев топ

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

@@jamesjackson8634 Yes, I used to admire Gergiev's work !!! However now I know he's a (close ?) friend of your Putin. So I'm not able to like him anymore ! I hope you understand ? Yet I still L💚VE the masterpieces by Piotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY, who was a musical genius ! 🎼 🎻 🎶

[@jamesjackson8634]

@@solveiglandvikbrg9103 блять я даже читать твою херню не буду.просто знай что всем похуй на твое мнение

[@saraixchicken]

I’m sad that the harp wasn’t loud enough

[@papagen00]

she's pretty cute!

[@apipar7681]

I tear up every time I hear this. It's just so beautiful 😢

[@user-it6ud6gr3z]

Same thing, can't listening this music without tears, even now it falling down from my eyes, and I can't stop it 😢

[@moshichan06]

This is not simply a piece of music. It's an emotion.

[@NikkkitoNippongo]

The best example on how an elemental descending scale in G major ( g-f#-e-d-c-b-a-g) is turned in a glorious and lush music using another elemental chord progression (G-Em-Am-D-G) .....

[@Queeen7q]

The rhythm is the answer.

[@MA-rz7ou]

Could not agree more.

[@schoolssection]

Gotta hand to them Ruskies - born with rhythm.

[@magnusmortensen1586]

Without doubt the most beautiful piece ever ridden.

[@katerina.parhomenko]

4:15 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Парень с тарелками довёл меня до истерики, реву, пересмотрела 10 раз! Спасибо!!!!!!! Какая красивая музыка, какой труд, оркестранты......🙏💔

[@MrMalacholic]

Нечеловеческая ответственность на нём.

[@yuyyyy421]

Меня тоже. Катя, давай его вместе найдем и отомстим😊❣️

[@angiecastro2457]

Yo tambien lo repetí algunas veces! 😭👏👏

[@katerina.parhomenko]

@@yuyyyy421 😂 с удовольствием!!❤❤❤

[@user-jr4dr6nt8g]

я не могу)) это действительно душераздирающе!!!

[@ilikehumans1096]

The harp player is cute. The conductor is badass for using a toothpick.

[@joshhauck9769]

Her name is Sofia Kiprskaya

[@stevetutty2818]

You need a chill pill!

[@normacarolinamaganalopez7677]

The Conductor is amazing

[@David-xy9ue]

She is cute...just saying.

[@slxxpn]

@@joshhauck9769 u were not joking 😂I just found her IG

[@shawnstanley8748]

They crescendo at 3:57 made me sob!😢😭🥰😍 absolutely stunning!

[@dzakyarkan]

this music is too beautiful and i can't stop crying

[@liina6799]

Me neither...

[@parthianwarrior1901]

Fuckin idiot

[@MsNina158]

It made me love again. I can not describe it other way.

[@whatsup6005]

This arrangement is honestly stunning, there are so many subtleties in instrumentation that I never even noticed before

[@Andrea-yu8vf]

That's the way Tchaikovsky wrote it, it's not someone else's arrangement

[@jacquelinehall3998]

I’m in tears, such beautiful music, moving and captivating to my senses.

[@abreshmi8266]

How I wish I was in the audience!

[@gdragonlovesona]

How can it be sad but at the same time beautiful..

[@MrDerbee]

This beautiful music is humanity speaking with the voice of God.

[@rsr789]

It's humanity speaking with the voice of humanity.

[@applejuices]

@@rsr789 unnecessary comment

[@travispickle1]

@@applejuicesfuck yo god

[@avuncular300]

A most wonderful interpretation of a best-loved piece. Throughout it all, I was conscious of how Tchaikovsky himself, would have been so pleased that his music retains an appeal even in these days.

[@dedageraad]

All the hurt I carried in me just dissolved into nothingness listening to this masterpiece....💖

[@TheYasminarf]

Maestro Gergiev and the great Tchaikovsky what a beautiful combination ❤️

[@MultiRatchet100]

Oh god I don´t know why when I listen to this piece of art I can´t stop crying but I don´t know if it is from happiness or what I don´t know why. It is like if this music went deep down into my soul D; WE NEED MORE ARTISTS LIKE TCHAIKOVSKY, SERIOUSLY. I can´t describe with words how much I love this piece. By the way this video was uploaded the day of my birthday which is in 2 days. Thank you for this gift :)

[@stephaniestanley8041]

I hope it brought joy to you.

[@jackiecolomar7150]

The best Tchaikovsky. I love all his music

[@adraisblakeney9515]

It’s so amazing such music came from the human heart and, gave it to the world.❤️

[@sampeacaml9307]

So intense and beautiful...

[@manuelorozco7760]

I did not expect to find you here

[@sampeacaml9307]

@@manuelorozco7760 Me neither. :-)

[@manuelorozco7760]

sampea CAML I just felt like hearing this music. Nothing more

[@sampeacaml9307]

@@manuelorozco7760 Cool. We do tend to run into each other, eh? ^^

[@manuelorozco7760]

sampea CAML Then we both must have good taste

[@ea863]

This is the most divine performance in the history of performances!

[@LeonMare49]

Bravo Gergiev! and Tchaikovsky! I had that tingle (shivers) down my spine near the climax! This pas de deux is one of the most intense pieces Tchaikovsky ever wrote. Almost as intense as the 2nd movement of his 5th symphony...

[@lydiahampton7393]

I could feel the tribute, love, and dedication to this masterpiece by the expressions of the director, and the musicians themselves. This was the most outstanding reindition of this song that I have ever heard. It makes me want to cry!!

[@stephaniestanley8041]

Lydia so well written by you. It brings joy. Wonderment. Sadness. Pain.

[@cynthiaabada3961]

❤perfection❤

[@8899rome]

Danced with my State Ballet Co. for years, this brings back so many wonderful memories , chills, tears!!! Most beautiful of them all!

[@stephaniestanley8041]

Oh Kelley what an honor and a highlight for you.

[@sandragammack4890]

My partner of 20years introduced me to Tchaikovsky's incredible masterpieces. This is one of my favourites so powerful. Sadly David passed in 2020. I miss sharing such experiences with him so very much... 😢

[@tanyaromanoff4440]

Слезы, слезы и только слезы восхищения и блаженства! ❤

[@CristinaMaciasvega]

Quien puede no amar a Tchaikovsky? ❤ si te conmueve hasta las lágrimas

[@yowalker5956]

I am 36 and this makes me cry :(

[@finnarvay7972]

This is why I love Tchaikovsky

[@carlakrochak4133]

It is beyond heavenly. Breathtakingly stunning ❤.

[@vincenzodfmusic]

this almost drove me to tears. Gergiev is immense.

[@jackylen57]

Merveilleux !!! Sublime !!! Il n'y a pas d'autre mot pour qualifier cette musique et ce chef d'orchestre est formidable !!! Merci !!!!!

[@williamford9564]

The harp is a hidden star in this piece.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

or maybe the piccolo unleashed near the end! 4:16

[@Alexandr_Voin]

Можно просто сойти с ума!

[@medviation]

I didn't know Jack Nicholson was such a great conductor.

[@alvarito45]

Not alike at all!!

[@bubsmeister]

This guy was just on his way home from the Pub...stopped in to create magic instead

[@sergejzunko9763]

Hahahahah Jack Nicholson

[@bubsmeister]

Thought that was Otis from Mayberry!

[@Jammy3782]

LMFAO 😂

[@StanLehmann]

Most charming composition from The Nutcracker and one of the greatest creations of Tchaikovsky

[@alegnabta]

I can't help it, I always cry when I hear this, every time!! 🎉🎉❤❤

[@margosargsyan2732]

Every time I hear this masterpiece I have goosebumps. It feels like my soul lives my body, flies high to higher beings and comes back. Thank you to the genius of Tchaikovsky ❤❤❤❤

[@Adrymoya]

Love everything about this. Brings so much joy yet so much sadness. A masterpiece nonetheless.

[@stephaniestanley8041]

It brings joy, wonderment, longing and pain.

[@jedidrummerjake]

Beyond magnificent! Brings tears to my eyes every time.

[@stephaniestanley8041]

It brings joy, wonderment. Pain and sadness. So complex.

[@surfvy]

if this isn’t the most beautiful thing i’ve ever heard idk what is.

[@andrewma3491]

The conductor is a consummate professional as well as the orchestra. I still don't know how he can maintain his composure notwithstanding the sheer beauty of this piece 🧩 and the harpist is the most delicate and graceful creature I have ever seen in my life.

[@oanaandra]

Most heartfelt, inspired and impressive interpretation I've ever heard. Maestro Gergiev is great! I had the chance to work with his sister and to sing under his nephew's baton. I hope one day to meet the Maestro himself...

[@solveiglandvikbrg9103]

You want to meet the DEVIL himself ??? 😱 🤬 👿 ☠️ 👹 👽 🙀

[@17kk17]

Moves me to tears

[@Yttrium05]

This and the Swan Theme ( "Swan Lake", Act II, 10 scene) are the embodiment of the romantic concept of sublime. How Tchaikovsky do this, I cannot explain; something out of the human mind

[@ThePsho]

4:14 Wait for it....wait for it.....

[@marco-xe9je]

damn i was looking for this comment

[@rodolfodaranas6101]

Esto es lo más grande porque los músicos están entregados la fuerza y el sentimiento qué hay en esta interpretación nada lo supera

[@aldair9787]

Tchaïkovski est le plus grand compositeur de la histoire, il est mon favorit. Ses chansons toujours me touchent

[@Kimberlytheresam]

Just went to see the nutcracker and the music was awesome. Especially this song is beautiful

[@kianavalencio]

So beautiful ❤️

[@jeanguydewargny]

A extraordinary piece of music of our beloved Pyotr Illych Tchaikovsky son of the great imperial Russia unforgettable !

[@nickjgunning]

Actually son of the Ukraine!

[@7James77]

@@nickjgunning Ukraine was part of Russia at the time lol

[@mishutkamishutka5756]

@@nickjgunning Read about Little Russia

[@user-iu1gx8ok4s]

Божественная музыка

[@andrewma3491]

They say the best things in life are free. With the beauty of KZbin I can watch this over and over without paying a dime! Lol

[@kiampakuingi9812]

This is the and Him and are the reason I want to keep playing. Truly exceptional!

[@robynbrooker9698]

This brought me to absolute TEARS! SO beautifully executed! Loved the interpretation❤

[@saulsavelis575]

one of the best piece of art

[@nandinirao6035]

Maestro Gergiev has conducted so many ballet scores from way back when, closely associated with the productions of the Marinsky and the Bolshoi Ballet and an in-depth association with all the members of the Company,nobody understood ballet music like he did

[@ljiljanastanic9076]

Magnificent

[@andrewma3491]

This piece never ceases to amaze!!! Truly awe-inspiring!!

[@toastkid2196]

a timeless classic, beautiful. brings tears to my eyes ..

[@elleshar1765]

Интересно у меня у одного мурашки пробежали по коже?

[@Prometejs26]

Нет. Не у одного. Эта музыка просто шедевр. Столько эмоций...

[@mefreee2]

This entire ballet is magic 💕

[@cayleef2109]

For our symphony show we played this in the winter, and it was so hard to master without breaking down after practices and rehearsals. And yet the piece brings chills to my spine every time it’s played, and sitting in the middle of the orchestra playing it you don’t get the effect the audience does… this video brings it to life

[@andrewma7965]

The lovely girl on the harp..I always imagined a harpist to look like that. She should be a painting 🖌️🎨 she is grown wondrous pretty and this performance is marvelous!!!!

[@abbie4805]

I’m a dancer and I play a couple instruments and in my opinion this song is the most passion filled out of all of the ballets The music is packed to the top with beauty and elegance, and the graceful nature of the dance leaves the audience amazed with the passion and supremacy of the combination. I associate it with sitting in the wings with other dancers and cheering for the dancers on stage when they get the lift or turn that they have been working on for months and being almost jealous that they got to perform to this. I also think of the times when I have played simplified and complicated versions on my instruments. I love this piece more than dance and instruments combined

[@maracaldeira1457]

Realmente fenomenal, brilhante, excepcional performance do maestro, ele é eloquente, me lembra o ator Jack Nicholson!

[@sidecarural]

Simply magnificent!!! What a performance, Maestro Gergiev....

[@andrewma3491]

This is pure insanity;, i can never get enough of this

[@jean-thierry7760]

Cette version est la plus juste, la plus subtile et la plus émouvante de toutes celles que j’aie entendues. Merci pour la mise en ligne de cette magnifique interprétation. Quel immense chef d’orchestre !!!

[@carmenchao3651]

Beautiful!!

[@oscarcepeda4821]

una composicion como esta solo es posible para personas especialmente dotadas por la naturaleza de una supersensibilidad q les permite componer tales maravillas Gracias Piotr por este lindo regalo

[@andrewma3491]

This piece should be cherished for all time! Undeniable evidence of the celestial heights to which humanity can soar. Absolutely stupendous!!!!

[@nikitatkachenko1601]

This is so beautiful! Thank you, Maestro!

[@reneefranceschini198]

Grandioos! Ik geniet hier zo van.

[@franciscoantonioferreiraam6084]

Está peça de Tchaikovsky é o que de mais romântico existe no Mundo. É inesquecível e emocionante, na performance da maravilhosa Cyd Charisse.

[@isabelcheroza6474]

Thank you so much for this beautiful músic of P. I. Tchaikovsky , I love you.

[@japfourme381]

Simply Beautiful all!! Magnificent performance!!

[@stonehorse57]

Wonderful performance !

[@BarbaraJoanneBJ]

Perfection! This piece is all of life. All of sorrow. Every dream.

[@freddapatti9746]

I’m overwhelmed by this piece, we get chance to experience the invisible world thru this music, the thing we’re all searching for outwardly and secretly.

[@l.g.8028]

Amazing, beautiful..the sound of joy, love, passion and extasis!

[@user-mw8um6mc3v]

By god this is a simply breathtaking performance!! I fell in love with the music long ago. I just fell in love with the Harpist too.

[@kiarasantos1753]

Just amazing.😭💞

[@andrewma3491]

KZbin is freaking awesome!! Lol I see why Tchaikovsky achieved international recognition. It's abundantly clear. This is a world treasure and musical masterpiece

[@eslagataloka]

PERFECTO

[@masterdirin]

Браво!