Dvořák 9th Symphony, Mov II (Clarinet, Oboe, & English Horn)

Gerard Schwarz, conductor
All-Star Orchestra
Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95
II. Largo
Recorded in August 2012

[@MaxTooney]

The cor anglais player REALLY knows how to make that instrument sing. Absolutely lovely playing!

[@globserver3448]

Yeah, but the record is really bad. Can you hear, for example, any contrabass?

[@marshaburkett4129]

That's the incredible Pedro Diaz, long time English Horn of the Metropolitan Opera. Super nice guy too! ♥️

[@divisix024]

What speakers are you using? For example, if you’re listening from your phone speakers, the low frequencies would be chopped off, so you may not be able to hear the contrabassoon

[@troywilliamson9524]

Whenever I hear the oboe and flute solo after the French horn I get chills

[@user-xy1ht8zs5d]

Really?

[@knutabrandal7439]

Me, too. And the tears flows in my eyes.

[@crystalshard1925]

Same

[@jimmykoons]

Same. Just happened right now. This is crazy

[@marshaburkett4129]

Thats Jeffrey Kaner, Fl. of Philadelphia Orchestra & John Ferillo, Ob. of Boston Symphony - both Principals. Stellar musicians & both lovely gentlemen!

[@daveyr7454]

Oh dear, just at the point when the goose bumps are coming up and the tears prick the eyes,…and a damn advert starts up!

[@lycaonpictus6047]

This is absolutely beautiful! The English horn solo is one of the reasons I switched to the oboe, and I couldn't be happier with my instrument. This is a true masterpiece.

[@brucestarrable]

Lycaon Pictus Indeed it is

[@gridgd]

I play clarinet :)

[@constanzaogueda8817]

@@gridgd i play clarinet too, nobody like clarinet solos

[@RaySpartan315]

Conito Awebo That’s not true! Clarinet solos are awesome!

[@heisenberg5467]

@@constanzaogueda8817 I play oboe, but I like clarinet solos too, so don't be upset ;)

[@kwaifonglin7004]

I heard this melody when I was eleven years old.It so stunning until now I am 62 still love it.

[@operalover1010]

Pedro is without a doubt one of the very best English horn players in the world. I have had the pleasure of meeting him on several occasions - he is a very nice person!

[@DavidS_Tan]

Flute and oboe solo are beautiful

[@liaw330]

Played this is high school with a trombonist names Thomas Cox, he really was something special. I'll never forget what he said to me - "Learning the trombone doesn't begin or end, it merely changes form".

[@gavingraycomposition4388]

in the commercial for the video before it played, the last movement of dvorak's symphony was playing in the background i couldn't laugh hard enough

[@makotowakamori6096]

I grew up in Japan. My Elementary school in Sanda-city Hyogo, played this song everyday at 4pm from our PA system, signaling time to go home, I am 58 year old and this beautiful song takes me back to when I was a lad!

[@e.conboy4286]

Such a peaceful manner to conclude a day. Each time I listen to this I hear something new and heavenly!

[@tammiyates3573]

This was the opening selection played at tonight's memorial service for the victims of the Virginia Beach shooting. All I had to hear was the first note played and immediately I knew my heart was about to get torn apart again. May God heal the broken hearts not just in this city, but all over the world. #vbstrong psalm 34:18 "the Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

[@alexalestareon695]

I love the bassoon and the English horn playing together...

[@fredrickkuiper2988]

Love the oboe. What a great melody.

[@donalddodson7365]

One of the finest Cor Anglais solos heard. Thank you.

[@matthewrogers9831]

This has to be my favorite rendition, it’s near a perfect recording. This has to beat out all the professional orchestras, like Berlin or Chicago. Something about this one is just on another level…

[@GIOGIOSKIO]

Awesome sound and perfect english horn

[@Xingqiwu387]

Pedro Diaz' rendition is stunning!!

[@Danderson238]

I play french horn . One of my colleagues, also a hornplayer is English. One time, our office secretary phoned him in a tizzy, because the cor anglais player had just called in sick, and so she desperately needed (wait for it) an English hornplayer to replace him... bada boom! True story, can’t make this s**t up.

[@sunroomdan]

One of the most beautiful sounds ever

[@HannahMiller-ny6bk]

This piece summarizes my love and my reason for playing clarinet and oboe. Such amazing instruments! :)

[@radindelshab-dy6jt]

one of the best music I've heard, it's magnificent

[@s_vlog1013]

I’m doing school work at home and omg I have to watch this for 12 minutes straight. Can’t cope 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@antanparamtana]

Sameee

[@andreakliment9341]

Same

[@genericjesse9735]

@@andreakliment9341 same

[@masterofdisaster4620]

@@genericjesse9735 hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@genericjesse9735]

@@masterofdisaster4620 are you lucas?

[@s.molina8453]

Remembering Mum with this. xx

[@reece6121]

S. Molina i am so sorry for your loss

[@soilomasbello1156]

This is one of the best movements ever written. Love it.

[@thejman3489]

The whole piece was beautiful! Love the English Horn solos!

[@yuhaszvideotime763]

theJman maybe it’s an English horn concerto.

[@TGMGame]

Kirsten Yuhasz it’s a symphony the English horn has that single role in this symphony

[@zenarobinson3851]

oh wow! fabulous cor anglais playing!

[@numbersix1908]

nutty, rich and gorgeous, isn't it?

[@marshaburkett4129]

That's PEDRO DIAZ! ♥️

[@samtirkgmailcom]

I want this to be played at the time of my funeral. From 02:49 to 03:36 and then again from 04:46 to 08:11 are heavenly and ethereal. The portion from tumultuous section, and after the reprise from 09:01 to 09:28 and the strings from 09:29 onwards give your soul the final rest and fulfillment. The deathly and mournful pauses after 09:49.. no word to describe that feeling. It is goosebumps all the way after that. Dvorak is Beethoven reborn..

[@Xingqiwu387]

Gorgeous Cor Anglais solo! Brilliant performance this.

[@tinaschellen1167]

It's sad but beautiful. Tina Schellen.

[@YoNickSoko]

Wow angelic English horn playing. Then when the strings played the theme triggered many a goosebump

[@Doktracy]

Very nice! I played this on English horn for all-state way back in 1983. In Colorado.

[@MalinoisRule]

Played this in high school with the trombonist in the middle, David Finlayson.

[@larryleyangli7129]

No double reeds always the best

[@larryleyangli7129]

I remeber esstial element book 1

[@larryleyangli7129]

Page 22

[@matthewjeansclarinet3412]

This was breathtaking. Beautiful musicianship all around.

[@jeandeblaize4175]

✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Il y a dans ce mouvement à lui seul toute l'architecture de Bach, la musicalité de Mozart, la grandeur de Beethoven, l'émotion de Schubert, la nostalgie de Brahms. C'est un pur moment de beauté pour l'éternité. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@theresamnsota3925]

Brings back so many memories. Played the entire symphony my senior year of college. As the principal oboe, it was truly an enjoyment.

[@twisantigo]

The MOST beautiful piece of music ever written.

[@gunterkuhlmann9990]

Jede klassische musik ist sehr schön

[@Kabeezees]

Deep mourning.

[@bcing75]

One of the greatest elegies ever composed. So sublime if not ethereal.

[@Hubbellification]

My son plays the oboe and I am really proud of him he is such a fast learner

[@dianeassalone5111]

Tears. Awe💙

[@shenu315]

Es una obra hermosa que se comunica con lo profundo del alma humana. En mi hogar, desde mi infancia se escuchaba música clásica, gracias a la pasión por esta expresión humana que tuvo mi padre desde siempre.

[@angelacooper2661]

I have played this on the viola more than once - it is very moving, especially the cor anglais. Impressive major sixth chords (first inversions) and moves me to tears. In the key of Db major; the middle section is in C# minor which is an enharmonic change. Last note of the viola part a top Ab in the treble clef!

[@veronika111100]

I seen videos of Gerald Schwarz teaching music and he is outstanding!

[@user-yo3sq8ih9n]

Il più bel pezzo per corno inglese, non si può non commuoversi, ti tocca il cuore

[@brianharman6797]

So beautiful, so wistful. Thanks for sharing. An absolute gem of a video.

[@wenyingguan5581]

So beautiful and calm ! Love it

[@joelitomartinez1414]

Sublime... ❤👌🏼

[@jumpingjflash]

I just heard Chicago Symphony Orchestra play this. CSO have a world reputation, but they seemed to play this too fast. This All-Star Orchestra sounds a lot smoother and theri rendition is more evocative of waking to a new world.

[@calciumchloride710]

Which conductor and recording?

[@jumpingjflash]

@@calciumchloride710 To be quite honest, I don't know. I've never been asked that before, so I didn't make a note of it. Why are you asking, do you play for CSO?

[@calciumchloride710]

@@jumpingjflash It's crucial! Always make a note of it. The Chicago Symphony didn't just record the 9th once! Each conductor's chemistry with an ensemble can be like a fingerprint, so I'd be wary of smearing an entire orchestra's reputation on one recording with one conductor you didn't appreciate. If you listen to recordings of the same pieces with the same orchestras under different conductors, you can begin to gain some perspective.

[@marcosPRATA918]

As partes solistas numa sinfonia são momentos de incrível exuberância!

[@robinblanc8208]

Fantastically beautiful!!

[@user-xy1ht8zs5d]

I love this Music!

[@Nosttre]

Coś pięknego !!!

[@edson8567]

Lindo ouvir os solos corne inglês, oboé,clarinete e trompa,um responde o outro,como uma brincadeira,👏👏👍👍

[@davidharrison1502]

Delightful. Thank you. Brings back memories during my EH and oboe our solos from 1973-1986.

[@lucianocepeda5502]

Sublime y magistral, !que belleza¡¡

[@mustardseed308]

Truly magnificent

[@wolfgangklier388]

Großartige Leistung ,wunderschön !

[@MiguelCHUNGSANG]

Que bueno es conocer al intérprete del English Horn! Buena ejecución Pedro

[@deviritter5232]

My son played with him. Said he was a great conductor to play for. “Conductors usually come into an orchestra, and they give a little speech. Maestro Schwartz’ speech was very short. He just said ‘Be ready for anything’ and so we were.”

[@suzyinstitches273]

One of my favorites.

[@MattAllenTeller]

Beautiful rosewood cor and beautifully played.

[@wyd.liv1]

Me and my school orchestra are playing this for a concert in march!! It’s go beautiful🥹

[@baileywilson2524]

I actually discovered this in DOC...best thing i got out of it lol.

[@joseorliaraujodesouza8362]

como alguém reprova uma preciosidade dessa? O Movimento mais sublime de Dvořák nessa sinfonia.

[@hiagard7142]

Prefiro o movimento 4, mas esse é o meu 2 preferido

[@sulamitadiacuigomesoliveir260]

Lindo demais. Amoooo🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@jeffimber7152]

I clicked because I think I saw David Letterman playing the oboe

[@cesarleon2562]

Suena demasiado bien! Gracias!

[@benjaminperezfeliz]

Pedro Excelente, Bravo que hermoso te quedo ese solo bravísimo

[@mandypankowski9215]

I love it

[@charlynecox]

This is gorgeous!

[@user-xk9go1xs8q]

Fantastic

[@davidmantooth1689]

RIP BULL 2007-2020

[@adamjudson786]

He is my oboe teacher

[@DavidS_Tan]

Who?

[@kalebzhu9947]

Either way, Ferrillo or Diaz, you are very lucky

[@ekolostrum2009]

could I kindly ask you to write something about the instrument? Thank you!

[@gillescourteaux7717]

magnifique

[@imperfectteam7862]

ไพเราะมาก

[@SilC.]

Bellísimo el solo de corno inglés. Felicitaciones Pedro!

[@bryanschlippjr4894]

Largo means Going home.

[@christinedekneudt6128]

Sublime morceau, et oui je suis d'accord à partir de la5 ème minute on rêve ....je conseille les 3 autres mouvements !

[@robertstrong8966]

Sonic Splendor!

[@MissTalmo]

There's David Kim, too! I've seen him in person. Great performer, straight talking guy.

[@swaggot6779]

So moving

[@gendillhighway8956]

This Music will be purfect for sleeping.

[@twosetwoodwind]

until the third movement starts, yes haha

[@santiagozorrilladesanmarti1141]

5:15 Walking bass

[@norbertolancome9278]

cebollon, cebolla y clarinete.....que maravilla juntos! trinos increibles y sutiles en el clarinete...!! no se como los hace.... y el corno ingles hace facil lo dificil....si al menos pudiera tocar asi durante un minuto.....

[@L.C.Sweeney]

That was emotional

[@flixhelix8039]

Okay but that flute's posture has me dying.

[@PKLevel99]

Flix Helix I know nothing about flute. What’s going on

[@flixhelix8039]

@@PKLevel99 I got you. So this guy..the guy with the gold flute. Hes literally like...drooping on the flute. Its tilted so down and normally you have to play parallel, looks professional and gives a better tone. But this guy is just slouching on his flute HOBBOLING IT. The only reason he probably doesnt sound dull is cause its a really good and expensive flute. Idek why hes doing it like that. It looks so uncomfortable. It might be because I play flute but honestly I think it looks bad too people who dont as well. Your username is mozart. Do you play anything?

[@tommilano2000]

@@flixhelix8039 you're not the only one who finds it atrocious.

[@maniestacio9245]

It has to do with an offset embouchure. If the aperture is not centered on the lips, it can make sense to play with the flute tilted at an angle so as to be more in line with the center of the lip plate while playing.

[@tommilano2000]

@@maniestacio9245 thank you for explaining.

[@lindagunn4634]

Oh joy

[@johnrossini3594]

slavic pride

[@gilbertofernandesdasilva5698]

Bela Sinfonia

[@bagwette6133]

Same

[@yerichosaldis9922]

Sangat mantapp, terharu aku mendengarnya

[@hammylauw9574]

Bapak dari mana, saya asal Solo....

[@catesmith3011]

Thinking of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II … fitting piece for reflection.

[@kodalycat906]

6:05 to 7:10, one of the quintessential passages evoking yearning, at least to my ears, in the all of music. Beautifully rendered, too. Is that Cerminaro on the horn?

[@igorhenrique7298]

WILSON!!!

[@exessex3522]

Blood tingling stuff.

[@sr14225]

I can't quite make out the make of the english horn, but it's stunning, as well as his playing. Rosewood or cocobolo. I wonder what bocals he uses.

[@kellynewport2530]

I believe the instrument is Fox, maple wood, if I'm not mistaken.

[@capepox]

Laubin cocobolo English Horn

[@exessex3522]

Are you guys by any chance English horn players? I've been told it's neither English nor a horn. That's all I know about it except for it sounds beautiful.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

There's a scent of the USA where is nostalgic

[@loversanonymous]

*I t s a C o r A n g l a i s*

[@RicOshayed1]

For me, this music evokes a most nostalgic and wistful malaise. It evokes images of great historical events of America: the peace following the war of Independence, the expansion westward, especially in the latter 19th century; of the settlement of independent Texas; the terrible Civil war followed by the settling of the Great Plains and of the American Northwest. The conquest of Alaska, Hawaii, Midway, Wake, Guam, and Tinian. The Cold War industrialness; the Great Nation that put a man on the Moon: but afterwards has not achieved much! Dissappointment, dissaffection, dissillusionment. Sorrow for the passing of GREAT -- and the mounting threats to the democratic ideal that enabled the greatest experiment of Country, Freedom, and Equality of the last 250 years.

[@adamjudson786]

Is Mr.Ellis in there?!