CHORAL FANTASY | Ludwig van Beethoven | Concert in Bonn

The Fantasy (Fantasia) for piano, vocal soloists, chorus, and orchestra, Op. 80, usually called the Choral Fantasy, was composed in 1808 by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Beethoven intended the Fantasy to serve as the concluding work for the benefit concert he put on for himself on 22 December 1808; the performers consisted of vocal soloists, chorus, an orchestra, and Beethoven himself as piano soloist. The Fantasy was designed to include all the participants in the program and thus unites all of these musical forces.
The work is noted as a kind of forerunner to the later Ninth Symphony.
Concert:
Initiated and produced by Horst Burbulla.
Conducted by Chris Petrie.
Piano played by Tom Pauls.
Camera & Postproduction by Valentin Scholz (medialekuenste.de)

[@davekwan2694]

Having the choir as part of the audience is a great idea!

[@natkernell1438]

If I were in that audience, I'd probably break the wall and start singing skat. The music is easy; the German of the vapid lyrics could break your jaw.

[@keithwyman6272]

I'm fascinated by how well behaved the little boy being held by his father is!

[@skunkhunter6089]

a high risk gamble by Dad that hopefully pays off in the years ahead.

[@JohnFerris-w6y]

Totally agree!

[@petecpko]

I've heard many different performances by famous orchestras, but this performances touched my heart the deepest. Each and every performer is outstanding including the camera man and sound recording technician. I enjoyed every minute of it.

[@gianmasini]

👏👏

[@christopher3d475]

This isn't the most technically proficient performance of the Choral Fantasy but I've not seen a performance with more soul and emotion than this one.

[@isadoreladuca7532]

I wish I lived in a country which appreciates music like this.

[@natkernell1438]

Dream on

[@Mehrshad84]

​@@natkernell1438 You must be fun at parties tough guy

[@ComposedBySam]

@@natkernell1438what is that supposed to mean?

[@JosefFux]

@isadoreladuca7532 I suggest the Netherlands then.

[@colinnewton5254]

I consider this as Beethoven's greatest composition, not too long and a concerto for every section of the orchestra, choir and piano. Beautifully played and sung one of the very best of performances. Thank all who took part in this production, camera man and recordist included.

[@Ranger629]

Applause for the Timpanist. Often ignored but they are so amazing.

[@WarrenWright1961]

She is fabulous. You don’t want to make a mistake on timpani!

[@colinnewton5254]

@@WarrenWright1961and beautiful too.

[@samostroff9341]

Such a wonderful community feeling it must have been to be in the audience surrounded by those musicians!!!❤

[@photo3642u]

What an absolute delight! You kept us all guessing - where's the choir? Behind you, in front of you, beside you...of course. Loved the reaction of the lady in the white blouse standing at the front. And choir members holding a glass of wine. LvB would have loved it.

[@schalkloots6988]

It is good to see young people engaging in the highest form of art ...the art of Beethoven. There's hope for the future.

[@johanneskreisler8146]

Herzergreifend schön. 🔥

[@alfredwiener9136]

Wunderbare, zu Herzen gehende Aufführung ganz im Geiste des Werkes.

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[@proverbs60]

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[@proverbs60]

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[@proverbs60]

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[@MrGaryCampanella]

I have watched this particular performance many times. It makes me want to cry for the sheer beauty of the piece but also for the musicians and singers who bring such joy and talent to a world that is seeming to tear itself apart. This performance represents what we are capable of. Thank you.

[@SoB_626]

Great performance. I find it amazing that such a small orchestra in such a small room can produce such a complete, powerful sound. I have no words...

[@josephberglinger5119]

" ... und die Welt hebt an zu singen,/ triffst du nur das Zauberwort." (Eichendorff)

[@d.mavridopoulos66]

Beautiful lines. I don't speak German, are they part of the text that Beethoven set to music here ? Thank you

[@guillermobernasconi8129]

I just finished listening to Daniel Barenboim conducting the Berlin Philharmonic, same choral, and wondering how did I missed this ensemble.. I got transported 😢😢..

[@kalterkinderklaubonn3856]

Tears, tears running down my face. Thanks for all the beauty! Truely unbelievable! Speachless!

[@WarrenWright1961]

When I first saw this, I thought oh they can’t do this without a choir 😂 but then WOW I wish I had been in that room!

[@tonkaGuy888]

What a magnificent surprise! I've listened to and watched performances of this 100s of times over the last 50 years or so, but never been so moved. I can only like once, but a thousand thanks!!

[@bobmartin7399]

I can't stop playing this video!

[@PeterDUTTON-m8c]

This must be quite the most extraordinary thing I have ever seen on You tube or anywhere else!! Perfectly brilliant, wonderful and deeply moving. Thanks SO much.

[@arichsesom]

great idea for the choir to be in the audience.. they really did it soo well. Hey tell the pianist Kudos.. he is an inspiration especially to me. i can only play with my mouth

[@jameshaydn3341]

Es ist os geil, dass ihr das in einem Raum macht, der eigentlich nicht so für Orchester gedacht ist. Man hat auf einmal einen ganz "sauberen" Klang, der nicht von Echos überschatet wird. Plötzlich hört man jede Note auch richtig... Und die Kleidung ist auch geil :D weiter so...

[@jflfremydhorreur2479]

Splendid Beethoven well emphasized by young, enthusiastic people. Thanks.

[@freeidiot]

That's some wonderful singing in the finale, literally bought tears to my eyes.

[@armandomartinez872]

Miles de veces lo he escuchado,está versión fuera de serie.maravilloso elevado a la enésima potencia.gracias

[@luizcarlosvenancio2985]

*Herr Beethoven der meister der meister, das ist meine persönliche meinung !* *Herzlichen Glückwunsch an das gesamte Orchester und den Chor*

[@mariogarcia-rios6982]

My father in Mexico is a big fan of this piece. He called me and said "you have to watch this version, in which the choir has no music sheet". Brilliant! Bravo!!!

[@johnbusby5614]

Everything about this performance is world class. Everything! Far and away the very best performance of this work on youtube.

[@davidlambert3510]

I've seen at least 22 different performances of this work on KZbin, but this one's intimate atmosphere and great camera work seem to me to make it the most enjoyably involving.

[@brinsford1]

The performers esp the diners and the timpanist seem to enjoy every minute of it making it more joyful than those professional groups so wonderful

[@brinsford1]

The singers I mean

[@阿淵-g3j]

一點都沒錯！

[@phillipwebb6604]

Just found this. Such a beautiful performance! I was so moved when the chorus entered, standing amongst the audience. Performed in Beethoven's city moved me to tears. Thank you so much for sharing this with the world.

[@johnlai4568]

Excellent!

[@billi4519]

Tremendous performance and all the people who participated in this unique and satisfying style that Beethoven had in mind when he composed this work.

[@jamesloney1647]

Greetings from New York. I must say that the Beethoven Choral Fantasie regularly reduces me to tears. But after having listened to many dozens of performances, I must write to tell you that this one is absolutely shattering and almost from the beginning I was reduced to rivers. Usually the Fantasie is performed in large concert halls with enormous orchestras and choruses. Not this time, here. Thank you SO MUCH for uploading this amazing performance. I hope one day to stand in your midst and experience the shock waves roll over me that this performance provides every thirty seconds. Amazing blazing Beethoven--he was the best and you prove it.

[@8avexp]

C Major in Beethoven's hands becomes powerful and very uplifting, like sunrise. He liked to write in that key. Typical continental setup for the timpani in Germany and Austria. I'm a timpanist myself and here in the States, most of us use the island setup - the opposite of continental.

[@katerynaovcharenko6263]

WOW!!! Such an amazing performance! The joy is overwhelming! THANK YOU!

[@craigcowing1107]

This is a really good performance. I don't know how they got that many people in one small room, with tympani even!

[@zzimp1]

Listen from 19:28 as the individuals lead and 19:42 is the precise moment when the tears first emerged in my robot-eyes as the whole chorus follows. Then a minute later (20:34) again, they just kept pouring, even stronger.

[@georgequinn6635]

Somehow, this performance grabbed me by the heart like no other I've heard. Bravo to all!

[@janeparks4509]

Can you believe it. That young man has memorized the piano score, and I can hardly play two bars with music..

[@severinacappelletti8364]

Tanti anni fa avevo visto e registrato una esecuzione diretta dal mio direttore preferito: Leonard Bernstein e già da allora me ne ero innamorata. Pelle d'oca e lacrime a stento tratten❣💕🙏

[@severinacappelletti8364]

Trattenute

[@alfredwiener7644]

Cara Signora Cappelletti, wir sind uns schon einmal auf KZbin begegnet, in den Kommentaren zu Mozarts d-Moll-Konzert mit Clara Haskil. Sie erinnern sich? Und ich freue mich, Sie bei dieser zu Herzen gehenden Aufnahme von Beethovens Chorfantasie wieder anzutreffen. Weiterhin alles Gute und schöne Grüße nach Brescia! 🍀🌺🍀

[@severinacappelletti8364]

@@alfredwiener7644 Liebe Alfred, ich danke dir für deine Antwort. Ich bin 79 Jahren alt und ich lerne Deutsch in der Universitäte des Ältern. Entschuldigung welche Irrtum. Bis bald mit Sympathie.✨🎹🎶

[@juansanchezrovira7816]

Signora Capelletti, la mia sincera admirazione! Siamo giovanotti (io 78 anni)

[@severinacappelletti8364]

@@juansanchezrovira7816 Grazie Juan, nel frattempo ho compiuto 80 anni e studio tedesco e spagnolo all'università della terza età. Muchos saludos y buen año nuevo🙏🥰💕

[@gianmasini]

I've no words now to describe what I felt....time to dry my tears....stunning all. A real X'mas gift. Bravissime e bravissimi tutti

[@christianvanpuyvelde5257]

😊😊👍👍🌹🌹❤❤Loin des interprétations à grand spectacle , cette interprétation d'une oeuvre puissante est exécutée avec une grande économie de moyens et demeure très prenante . Bravo !

[@quentinpark2778]

Bravo to You All! Bravo to Sir Beethoven!!!

[@hkkim8718]

Oh, my... hear so many performances of Choral Fantasy and this is so much touched my heart. "When music's enchantment reigns, speaking of the sacred word, Magnificence takes form"

[@mauricepitman]

fabulous voices ...great orchestra and piano ....and in Bonn ...

[@GeoffreyRogg]

Fantastic!

[@Jani-km5ki]

so wunderbar und voller Engagement aufgeführt, das hätte dem Komponisten gefallen

[@lastfirst6626]

Just a great work in an intimate setting.

[@uizvenancio9156]

From what I've heard this is the best execution of this magnificent work, Congratulations !

[@otonanoC]

watch?v=r4pHb1TPSpg

[@luizcarlosvenancio2985]

@@otonanoC : Thank you very much ! I' ll do it soon .

[@luizcarlosvenancio2985]

I did it ! I loved it very much .

[@49jga]

El GENIO ya tenía la 9ª en la cabeza, he aquí la prueba. Muy bien, chicos.

[@민트라임-z3j]

they look very happy🎉🎉

[@sifridbassoon]

obviously recorded before social distancing became common. great performance. The Choral Fantasy should always be performed with wine. Especially in Bonn.

[@thedragonking2994]

Absolutely incredible!! 🤩

[@juliahna4988]

so heartfelt!!! love it so much!!!

[@mariodimanno-o8k]

beautifull ! i love this version , very spireted and a joy to hear and view .

[@woody000007]

Magnifique ! Quelle bonne idée que de placer les chanteurs et choristes au beau milieu de la salle.

[@andysoul295]

“Greatness, once it has pierced the heart, Then blooms anew in all its beauty. Once one's being has taken flight, A choir of spirits resounds in response. Accept then, you beautiful souls, Joyously the gifts of high art. When love and strength are united, Divine grace is bestowed upon Man.”

[@cressidakaslep7316]

Ich hatte das Glück, bei einem dieser Konzerte live dabei zu sein. Es war das Großartigste, was ich je erlebt habe! Danke an Horst Burbulla und an die Künstler!

[@godehardbrysch7905]

Sie können sehr glücklich sein, eine außergewöhnliche Atmosphäre. Die musikalische Qualität muss nicht thematisiert werden, einfach genial. Das Besondere aber ist die lockere Zusammensetzung der Sängerinnen und Sänger, in ihrer Individualität, aber dennoch eine geschlossene Gemeinschaft. Überraschend gut auch die Akustik. Sicherlich unvergesslich.

[@marcplawczyk2486]

Quelle chance de participer à une soirée aussi exceptionnelle.Un grand Bravo.

[@zaferakyol5748]

Bravo bravo bravo, 👏👏👏👏I cried while I was listening and I am sure my dear Ludwig is smiling for this performance and this concept. How ı wish I stand between chorists , THANKS ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@williamreidboyd2944]

Loved it! Thanks so much.

[@jean-baptisteoh9531]

Beethoven est un grand compositeur de musique, et ces grands interprètes crient avec la foule pour la liberté et la jouissance des droits de l'homme. Je suis vraiment touché.

[@OREYVASCO]

Thank u, thank u, thank u. For the joy and for allowing us to enjoy, in such an fantastic environment, this amazing piece.

[@阿淵-g3j]

不得不說這是一次錄音品質很好的演出，細節之處表現的很出色。

[@kvom01]

First performance I've seen with piano behind the orchestra. Nice cozy setup.

[@Amax-yj8oo]

Magnifique ! !

[@jflfremydhorreur2479]

Bonheur. Merci

[@mzhou2727]

A cozy Intimate setting but still Fantastic !

[@claudiomarraalvesmarra2844]

Muito obrigado !!! Emocionei-me muito !!! Interpretação magistral !!!

[@williamsimonds5429]

A novel idea and incredibly enjoyable.

[@juditegly3627]

SZIVBÖL GRATULÀLOK. KÖSZÖNET EZÉRT A CSODÁLATOS , MUZIKÁLIS ELÖADÀSÉRT !!!!

[@dumptrump1289]

Fabulous, young and excellent musicians representing the best of Germany and its history of musical culture! Was this performed in Beethoven's house in Bonn?

[@tomlord5398]

I love the Chloral Hydrate Fantasy!

[@robertojaviergarzahinojosa4026]

Muy bien, en serio, muy bien. Me emocioné mucho oyéndolos. Felicitaciones y abrazos a los músicos, a los cantantes, al director desde México.

[@GryWolf238]

All in all a great performance. I love the intimate setting.

[@andrewbarrow3466]

Such joyful music making! Oh, to have been in the audience!

[@omarmartin5022]

Brillante en un entorno tan pequeño!!!

[@thierrydupont7950]

excellent et très émouvant! du vrai Beethoven....

[@grakelonio]

Qué hermoso material! me ha gustado todo! la obra, los intérpretes, el espacio físico del concierto y el tipo de audio en el que se registró... suena casi como una grabación casera y gracias a eso se notan las pequeñas "imperfecciones" de la ejecución en vivo! muchas gracias por compartir!!!

[@marzioaraujo2449]

Hermoso, una de mis obras favoritas de Beethoven. Es lindo ver a los niños en medio de los artistas. THANKS, CONGRATS

[@wharfeensemble4210]

Organic brilliance! Thanks.

[@einamichael9447]

Congrats!!! 👋🤗

[@agmr05]

brravoo, brravooo .. the most beautiful performance !!! congrats to those young ....

[@orionrmz]

Wonderfull, meraviglioso, mervielleux. maravilhoso . Congratas from Brasil!!!!!!

[@luizmachado1587]

Como é bom encontrar alguém do Brasil por aqui . Parabéns pelo bom gosto !

[@orionrmz]

Beethoven é lindo demais, não?? Náo existem palavras pra expressar a beleza de sua obra. essa em especial é magnifica!

[@orionrmz]

Beethoven é lindo demais, nao? Não existem palavras pra descrever e beleza e importancia de sua obra na musica. Essa , em especial, eu acho magnifica

[@luizmachado1587]

@@orionrmz :Eu penso que tem pessoas que deveriam ser Eternas *Beethoven* seria uma, mas também tem outras ...

[@santiagorodriguez3330]

an unexpected joy. thankyou

[@carlagrant6830]

Bravo!!!! Just Exquisite!!!!!

[@davemiller7633]

Best thing I've ever seen

[@denniscollinsfoster9931]

Wunderbar! I just can't stop listening to and watching this performance! I shared this will my German friends here in America. What a wonderful idea for the orchestra and choral members to be embedded in the audience. The expressions on the choral members' faces, especially the lead soprano, brought you into the performance. I have to know her name, please!

[@AB-vd8rt]

Bravo!!!

[@geraldnorman9437]

Wow!!! This so heart warming.

[@delphine2310]

bravo, merveilleux !

[@frednorton1704]

That was wonderful. And fun.

[@troopship12]

Charming and great fun. Joyous.

[@xunorus]

ohhh my!!!

[@RafaelAngelBrenesRojaspapibre]

Bravo buenísimo Ah ah ah Aplausos y gritos!!!!

[@benedictcowell6547]

You make me home sick. I do not go in for ordination, I just know this is one of the most compelling advocacies of this neglected work, probably because it demands such resources. This is just a delight for so many reasons, the Joy of music , and of being Young

[@lluisrafalessole-classical5068]

Absolutely wonderfoul sounds 🎶🎹👏🎻

[@annskinner8467]

Love how Beethoven sows the seeds of the Ode to Joy. Much prefer the Choral Fantasy, such happiness ❤

[@TheKingUgb]

Absolutely sensational!!! 😘👍

[@stevenfromer3816]

Bravo