Endeavour Finale | London Metropolitan Orchestra | Endeavour Series

On 25th of November 2022 the very last episode for the final series of Endeavour (Series 9) was recorded in Air Lyndhurst Hall. London Metropolitan Orchestra have recorded all the music for Endeavour since its commencement in 2012.
Endeavour composer Matt Slater who also conducted LMO, scored for 50 strings, 8 woodwinds (including piccolo, alto flute, cor anglais, bass clarinet and contra bassoon), 9 brass (including flugelhorn), harp, piano and guitar - the largest orchestra ever convened for Endeavour. LMO was led by Janice Graham.
At the end of the session, lead members of cast and crew sat among the orchestra, as LMO recorded the famous Inspector Morse Theme written by Barrington Pheloung for the very last time with solo guitarist Craig Ogden.
#endeavour #morsetv #filmmusic

[@teresakoren5987]

A few humble comments....I adore Endeavour, I saw every episode and this final one affected me deeply. The exquisite acting and that final scene with Morse and Thursday saying goodbye had me heaving with sobs. Watched it twice and the other two episodes as well. I don't think this series will ever be topped by anything or any other cast of actors. Simply put it was perfection. Thank you to all the creative and brilliant people who gave us so much pleasure over the years.

[@magentaMegi]

I like or love this comment and agree with it ❤

[@marcellaargiolas856]

Pienamente d'accordo su tutto è la serie che amo e adoro tema musicale SUPER con un velo di malinconia un saluto da GENOVA👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@elizabethpeterson455]

I cannot give Endeavour up....I have the series on constant rotation and watch it nearly daily💖....the actors, the feeling, the time, all unsurpassed.

[@bobhutton1409]

That last episode was absolutely superb, especially as it was said that, in Thursday, Morse had "the best teacher". Thank you for your comments. 😊😊

[@eleanorelizabethcarter4366]

Barrington Phelong's Morse theme will Haunt me forever. What a genius that man was. Gone far too soon.

[@adesojiadebisi3477]

I have a friend, named Barrington, and at our first meeting ( back in January, 2014 ), this was what I said ; "... You are the first Barrington that I am seeing in real life, after one of my favourite composer... ". The look on his face, made me chuckle, because he was obviously not into Classical music. Suffice to say, I told him about this genius, and his work. I never got into the series after 'Inspector Morse ', and my memory of Oxford, were etched in the scenes, attached to the KZbin video, that I first saw. Oops, I should get off "... the soap box ... " 😊.

[@hazeldarbyshire2048]

I agree eith evdrytjing thatd been said the whole thing was wonderful

[@ljorellana1972]

Morse theme is the most beautiful theme I have ever heard. I wonder what Shawn Evans felt listening to this for the last time.

[@nataliehladun744]

OMG I so agree- the best theme music I have ever heard

[@nataliehladun744]

@@ljorellana1972- I so very much agree

[@johnash826]

The whole Endeavour series was a class act. And every episode written by one man.👍

[@robinhood6954]

And the symbolism woven into each of those episodes (for those who were aware of it). 🙏

[@nataliehladun744]

Why the heck did the series end- they were so well done- Some series just get boring- not this one- bring it back!!!! Please- oh God and that theme song - genius ❤

[@robinhood6954]

@@nataliehladun744 Everything has its time, including the personality you're presently identifying with as 'me'. This series (and theme music) goes far deeper than what you (probably) think. Don't concentrate on the surface plots but look (and listen) into what is really being conveyed through the underlying symbolism. It's telling you somerhing!

[@magentaMegi]

​@robinhood6954 Yes, interesting point of view, I think so too.

[@magentaMegi]

​@robinhood6954 If she is not she, as me is not me, then you are not you!?

[@Paladin1873]

When the British entertainment industry truly applies itself to a task, the result is a stunning and unmatched work of art. Such was Endeavour and such was this performance.

[@marykayhayes5338]

At hearing this theme at the end of the very first episode, I wept. The beauty of the French horns repeated crescendos evokes my deepest emotions, causing me to empathize with Endeavour’s longing for love and desire to belong to someone; to family. Shaun Evans’ portrayal is so authentic, I just want to find him and give him a hug! One of my most favorite series ever.

[@nataliehladun744]

You have taken the words out of my mouth- it felt like my heart was pulled out of my chest- oh my goodness!!!❤❤

[@rickbuchanan1094]

One of my favorites, if not my favorite. You would probably also like Foyle's War.

[@junesayali4072]

Evoking our deepest emotions indeed. You said it so well.

[@marykayhayes5338]

@@rickbuchanan1094 Loved Foyle’s War and watched it more than once!

[@shirleybakes]

The best, 10 out of 10 Crime TV series, and the best theme song I have ever heard for years. Endeavor is not a 3 time watch. It's a watch every year kind of drama, i cried when it ended. Thank you so much to everyone who worked on this series, it got me through my dark days in New York, watching it on PBS Masterpiece mystery every Sunday night was a treat. Much love to Shawn Evans..❤❤❤

[@magentaMegi]

@shirleybakes I agree with you, but all things have to end eventually ❤

[@marcellaargiolas856]

CIOA DA GENOVA ITALIA👋👋

[@davyboy98]

Greatest ever tv theme

[@ivana_filip]

I loved the finale so much ❤ Loved the old Morse, and Endeavour, it was all so great. But music ❤ Music makes all the difference.

[@l.plantagenet]

Do you watch "Inspector Lewis?"

[@ivana_filip]

@@l.plantagenet I tried, but it had a different feel to it.

[@l.plantagenet]

@@ivana_filip yes, I love watching it, but I understand what you mean. 👍

[@junesayali4072]

So deeply haunting. I am obsessed.

[@bobc4d]

hauntingly beautiful a masterful interplay of emotions throughout the piece of melancholy and hope

[@hazeldarbyshire2048]

It was beautifuf

[@dfreemanbooks]

The final episode airs here in the US this Sunday. I've been listening to this music all week. Every time the French horns let loose at 7:38 I feel overcome with melancholy and something almost like grief as I think about this series ending. I've watched it on PBS since the initial pilot episode, and I've seen every season multiple times. 'Endeavour' is a classic, and I think it will age well - even better than Morse and Lewis (imho). The writing, storytelling, acting, music, cinematography, set design, and the gorgeous backdrop of Oxford all combined in a magical, difficult-to-repeat way.

[@whistlenorvell5197]

Every department hit a home run

[@Beatriz-kd3dd]

Estoy totalmente de acuerdo. Irrepetible serie magnifica de principio a fin. La musica insuperable, hace llorar .

[@richarduhrlass1853]

Thank you- I thought I was the only one with those feelings. The music really does "haunt", in a most beautiful way.

[@nataliehladun744]

I so agree- those french horns- I feel like my heart is being pulled- I turn it so loud what theme comes on

[@dfreemanbooks]

For sure! And somehow it's very fitting for the feeling of the entire Endeavour series. Beautiful, heart-wrenching, and slightly melancholic. @@nataliehladun744

[@VickyAllum]

What a very emotional 8 mins of the most amazing music i have heard, Matt Slater and the Orchestra you have made the final of Endeavour something to treasure and remember for ever , Thank you for this wonderful video 🥰

[@JP129]

Wow, got chills! Wife and I have loved the series and this is a beautiful finale!

[@richarduhrlass1853]

Me too...

[@31Alden]

Every Masterpiece production is exquisite in its own right, but ENDEAVOUR is on another plane altogether: writing, cast and crew, settings …. MUSIC. So terribly sad at the natural conclusion, but terribly grateful for this truly epic series. I plan to loop the 8:34 minutes of beauty here which I hope will hold me in good stead going forward. Thank you everyone involved in this masterfully produced series.

[@dfreemanbooks]

Totally agree. I think Endeavour is the real 'jewel in the crown' of Masterpiece, which is saying something because so many of the productions are stellar. The Morse/Endeavour theme music is one of the best on TV ever - almost as good as the 1981 Brideshead Revisited soundtrack!

[@31Alden]

@@dfreemanbooks You captured the series perfectly: Masterpiece’s “Jewel in the Crown”. I’m almost dreading Sunday evening (U.S.) but all things must pass.

[@YouRich92]

Music have such a great place in that serie. Did you notice that Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw, and other member of the cast attend to the recording ? Take a look at 05:37.

[@marly1915]

I didn't notice that, thank you for pointing it out. Lovely that they were there!

[@YouRich92]

@@marly1915 Yes, I found it lovely too ! It felt like saying farewell in order to have a proper sending off.

[@marly1915]

@@YouRich92 Yes exactly!

[@cornflowerblue08]

Thank you for this wonderful video, which celebrates the splendid musical masterpiece of our beloved Barrington Pheloung. A touching video with some of the cast looking on, as the "Inspector Morse/Endeavour" theme song is played for the last time, a poignant historical moment. Such a spectacular version, thank you to all the musicians involved. Cheers from Melbourne, Australia.

[@nolafitzgerald3672]

Jaw dropping beauty. Imagine the world if we could work together.

[@jennifercottee9002]

There would be no wars. Music inspires and joins us together

[@reader-mx9ss]

I cried in the last episode and sadly a year after the end of the tv series John Thaw died of esophageal cancer. He was only 60 years old. May he RIP 💔🕯

[@ulrike.e.gutt-nielsen9297]

Brings tears to the eyes. So many years in the room with these characters, this reality, this fantasy.

[@gracegorman642]

The Barrington Pheloung melody is so heart-stoppingly gorgeous, the way each phrase blends into the next one. So gorgeous. ❤

[@hazelanderson1479]

That was so gorgeous! The first piece of music sounded similar to that used in Pylon. It was wonderful to see some of the cast of Endeavour watching the musicians as they played, and I’m sure they enjoyed it just as much as I did. Thank you for making, and posting, this video.

[@Makepeace48]

Ode to the past. Ode to sorrow

[@micheledelisio1425]

I miss Endeavour I miss inspector Bright ....I miss all of them ...This finale is marvellous ,..😢

[@pamelageorge9260]

Thanks LMO for giving such beauty! All the way from U.S. I am transfixed! I continue to watch Morse and Endeavor, not only for the film, but the music!

[@CantarOmi]

I love how the beginning of Endeavour's theme that it sounds like morse code, relating to the character's name. I didn't realize that before now, absolutely fantastic and beautiful piece!

[@JollyboatBros]

It also spells "MORSE", was the same in the original Inspector Morse theme. It's a very neat motif!

[@teresaray]

Love this soundtrack! What a fabulous ending for a wonderful series.

[@peterdean9426]

Lovely music, nice & relaxing ... but so miss Endeavour😢

[@esterhudson5104]

Me too. 😢

[@khronos2213]

0:15 The Start of the End 3:00 G Fauré Requiem 4:52 The Theme from Inspector Morse, composed by Barrington Pheloung

[@mumzee52]

Thank you

[@user-cs9rb5tm6g]

❤

[@mariaelisa7638]

Maravilhoso!!!

[@merlinstwin7373]

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant, all of it.

[@PeterAlmenar]

This music has so much emotion in it. Captivating. What a gifted composer. The series was just superb. The best of television. I hope it won lots of awards.

[@anthonygermano9363]

Thank You BBC for making shows worth watching!

[@agentsamson6051]

BBC did not make this. The BBC don't make much these days.

[@neilwalker5607]

Superb choice. As fitting as the choice of Parsifal when Morse dies.

[@esterhudson5104]

Excellent!

[@witterla]

Thanks to all for the blessing that this music is. The quality of the soundtrack has elevated the series.

[@user-vp5mi4cx9i]

What an inspired music for that wonderful series !

[@aprilblossoms4]

The music is haunting and of course that famous theme! I love this show like so many others and it truly was a masterpiece.

[@bethcrane5780]

The Endeavour music is hauntingly and tenderly beautiful. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@jonaskirchner7949]

Here's the translation into English: It's like losing a part of the family, and the scene where the older and younger Morse meet on the street is so brilliant.

[@alessandrafamoso5269]

Questa serie tv è un capolavoro, bravissimi tutti gli attori, in particolar modo l'attore che interpreta Morse. Anche la sigla finale è un capolavoro, malinconica ma meravigliosa, molto toccante...da brividi.

[@paoladiamante]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️ il finale di Endeavour è bellissimo!

[@aidaoraha3542]

I just love the starting with the kind of peeping and then the tense & depth of it. The most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard.

[@brendenharris8858]

last episode just aired here in Perth WA, March 2024, so this music reduced me yet again to an emotional overload... the very best sort i think you will all agree, thank you for an awesome production!!

[@katespear1233]

I’ll watch Endeavour & Morse reruns forever.

[@olhapavlenko6096]

Greetings from Ukraine! Beautiful music!

[@alexzannoni1501]

This music is simply sublime and the series is just a....well....an incredible Masterpiece......sorry to see it go.

[@wendyrose8430]

The Endeavour séries has just been shown on French t.v a few weeks back. Loved the theme tune wonderful to seeing it played, thanks. The music is both strong and moving . And seeing some of the cast members watching,they must have been moved I imagine.

[@rosaliaanselmo4607]

Ancora ed ancora un grazie alla BBC che ci regala dei capolavori. Amo infinitamete questa serie ,come amo quella dell'Ispettore Gently. Due capolavori del poliziesco che ti rubano il cuore

[@robertwells460]

I also loved the entire output of both Morse and Endeavour both brilliant series and the Morse theme just icing on the cake absolutely splendid. My memory of John Thaw goes way back before Morse to the Sweeney also featured fast cars .

[@WinklerTheArtist]

Beautiful series. Beautiful theme music.

[@ildeguzzon7598]

What a lovely music, what a lovely TV serie. ❤

[@RMarshall-ud2yn]

It seems the hardest Endeavour to make a perfect ending let alone "good" one to such a near perfect series. But, this finale and the music bring imagery of REAL gestalt. Finality with a moment's frailty--playing Russian roulette, the death of the beginning. That's MY interpretation. To see Morse at his prime, in Bond-like tuxedo-ed perfection, Davidesque contrapposto after his requiem mass.

[@constancesilverman1019]

Agree completely! I was and am “Endeavour’s” biggest fan in the U.S.♥️

[@christinasimas6686]

Wonderful music and serie. It will be in my heart and mind forever. ❤

[@smithfield06]

Super series, I think it managed to capture the 1960s in Britain like no other film production

[@anamariaarrebolallorente3296]

Que estupenda serie,magníficos actores,preciosa música,y una ciudad preciosa,😂

[@MaribethS]

The beauty of this composition is so moving.

[@sylvia1823]

Oh my I just can’t 😢😢😢 goosebumps ❤❤

[@amandagroome75]

Completely captivating. I love classical music. This was a treat to listen too.

[@forestyves8067]

j'adore cette musique

[@flordelotus2184]

Thank you so much for this video, a treasure to hold in our minds, both for the wonderful masterpiece and for the superb performance of the MLO!!! Cheers from a huge fan from Brazil! ❤

[@MyChannel-ct6gr]

From 7:38 - 7:43 is a royal pronouncement of pure majesty. What incredible grouping of magical musicians; I'm jealous of those gathered to play this masterpiece together. This truly is the meaning of being part of something bigger than yourself; wish I could have been there in person to experience it. Thank you for posting this video.

[@lilianabartosi7356]

❤I enjoyed the series,the actors and the music!

[@Concodroid]

This is excellent. Amazing work.

[@abd47777]

Loving the theme music is one thing and watching it orchestrated live on the screen is a whole new experience. The music has become part of the Morse character.

[@evaferenc3183]

This music is a gift for the souls❤ I love Endeavour's all series.Wonderful, beautiful actors, heart touching music😍

[@fernandosantos9039]

Bravo.... A wonderful, emotional musical theme for a series with a wonderful cast, all in perfect harmony with this orchestra. I'm just one fan among millions, thank you. From Brazil

[@vickietreece8336]

Thank you so much, haunting and so beautiful. Made me cry again.

[@nilurajapakse7094]

Goose bumps, every time.

[@johnwindley8053]

What a great show I miss so much x

[@eileenpiedra7997]

Really outstanding music; I hate it that the show can't just keep going. How about a show about young Thursday?

[@thechrisandmikeshow]

Loved this... beautiful performance for a wonderful show... looking forward to seeing the final season here in the States this summer on PBS. Shame the show had to end...hoped they would keep making it right up to the point where Shaun Evans becomes John Thaw in the first episode of Inspector Morse, but that isn't happening, unfortunately.

[@nataliehladun744]

I agree- why end a winner??-absolutely so many stories to tell out there 😭

[@sofiverite9786]

Paix et repos à son âme au Compositeur ! Que dieu l'accueille dans son paradis...😮‍💨 Respect à l'orchestre !

[@rosie-maykennedy]

Thank you so much for this wonderful soundtrack to the brilliant series - it really makes it so special.

[@marjorieconti3688]

What a superb finale. Thank you.

[@anistajvidi566]

There’s a very familiar feeling in it ,,,

[@davidstevens7018]

Never be bettered imho…R.I.P. Barrington 👏👏👏🌟🌟

[@cherylsemrau7100]

Beautiful and intriguing music. I will miss that piece of music. Greetings from Canada.

[@alinemendiburu7621]

Grandiose, magnifique, je ne me lasse pas de l'écouter

[@palomapichinescu9993]

Morse name is coded in Morse Code.

[@alvarogamer233]

Absolutamente maravilloso, la música nos lleva a otra época, y magníficamente interpretada por la London Metropolitan Orchestra , felicitaciones.

[@RAJARAO-jh1dy]

Mind blowing and awesome I don't understanding that music But I felt something in my body

[@judycarrey5219]

Having adored Morse, Lewis and Endeavour, best programmes ever, am proud to say Bartington Pheloung was an Aussie as I am. His music was integral to overall TV masterpieces. Much gratitude to all creative involved. Judy 🤗🙏🌼

[@davidsirett5560]

utterly wonderful.

[@robinowen8128]

Looks like a place for ordinary extraordinary people to come together & create beautiful music , thank you for sharing

[@cmherbs]

Magnificent such feeling!

[@insidercam]

Incredibly beautiful. marvellous. o, my, i so miss Endeavour. i miss it so much, that i started watching Inspector Morse and after I intend Lewis. :)

[@andrewjones2123]

I'll really miss it all, Morse started showing when I'd just got married, Saturday night was Morse night, then we've been lucky enough to have Lewis and endeavour, great actors, don't mind admitting I shed some tears listening to this one more time, British drama at its best so lucky that we had the late very great John Thaw to hook us all in the first place.

[@cherylb6755]

THIS is why I appreciate the Internet every once in a while. Brilliant.

[@cherylwyble1152]

So so beautiful ♥️♥️♥️

[@ayrlaidicunha508]

❤❤❤❤absolutely!!!!

[@jennifercottee9002]

Truly beautiful.

[@robinhood6954]

The underlying symbolism woven into every episode of this series (AND the music) is profound, and all those who remain unaware of it focussing only on the surface plot have missed entirely the point of it all. 🏹🐈

[@itsjudystube7439]

Don’t be shy… or elitist, spill the beans. Share the symbolism.

[@sergiotomasoni6847]

Beautiful melody. Somehow, she moves me. I loved the series Endeavour, young Morse. a character that I admire and identify with.

[@caterinapuddu2848]

Magnifica ❤

[@laispadua1424]

I just love the English horns!

[@dolinaj1]

Inspector Lewis series completes the trinity kicked off by Colin Dexter and all the other collaborators

[@dorinaveronica9574]

Wonderful!!

[@michaudnicole1167]

Merci LMO..Je suis bouleversee par tant de beautées musicales transmises par tant de talents...Morse et Endeavour sont d’une qualitée incroyables et Monsieur Barrington PHELOUNG un immense MERCI.. une fan Française!

[@alexandradane3672]

Simply beautiful. Both Jim Parker and the brilliant Barrington Pheloung are such wonderfully talented composers of shall we say , modern day classical music. Edit , and also to recognise the delightful orchestra .

[@BommeltjeNL]

Oh man, my favorite part of an Endeavor episode, the ending (here starting at 4:52) when they softly sneak the music in and then at 7:38 that's the point where the volume goes up and where the end credits starts... I really love that and I'm always angry at the Dutch television when they cut it short with their broadcasting logo haha 😂 Thanks for the video ✍️😊👍 By the way, I'm watching the whole series again. My weekend starts with an episode of the Inspector Lynley Miysteries and then of course an episode of Endeavor. Is there a better way to start your weekend haha 😅

[@aniqa7165]

❤❤❤ hi from Poland .I love it❤

[@ankicabosnjak9661]

Wunderschön.Danke.