Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) - Octet, Op. 20 - All-Stradivari instrument performance

[@jonnie303]

Astonishing ensemble playing. Superb!

[@jamessebastianliauw6959]

I. Allegro moderato e con fuoco 0:00 II. Andante ma non troppo 15:30 III. Scherzo: Allegro Leggierissimo 23:22 IV. Finale. Presto e giocoso 27:56

[@artichoke60045]

A beautiful moment. Thank you for this outstanding performance of one of my favorite pieces.

[@mattg6262]

Kudos to the sound and video engineers on the capture and mic choice. It really is great. The performers were fabulous. I love watching Jansen the energy just fountains out of her when she plays. They all were wonderful.

[@M_SC]

Fountain isn’t a verb. But it should be. Good for you for inventing it

[@joshuachew24]

I've always loved the Mendelssohn octet ...... this recording might just be my favourite! Incredible coordination between all musicians, and the fact that all instruments are Stradivari is just astounding :)

[@stonefireice6058]

Incredible and unique performance! Bravi Performers, Antonio Stradivari and Felix!

[@WilliamVyvyanMurray]

So interesting to hear two of the ten violas he made together!

[@yudiyoungster9641]

These great musicians brought me to tears. What a beauty!

[@KosteckiAdam]

Fascitating. I am happy to listen new generation of great musician!

[@markodern789]

Never ever heard a performance of that piece so invigorating. The fact that it's filmed makes it even better.

[@felixtiggeler341]

Ganz unabhängig von der "hardware"... Was für eine Spielfreude, Energie und Schwung. Die acht müssen viel Freude und Spass gehabt haben, danke an alle Beteiligten, dass wir daran teilhaben können!

[@LobsngDmchoi]

Heavenly -- very sensitive and expressive intonation. Those unisoni before the recap the 1st movt--tres splendide! Among many other beauties...

[@belmarmom]

The sound quality is absolutely amazing.

[@marvieachanzar4674]

...Viewing my best, awesome, enthralling, connecting, spell-bounding and profoundly compelled to its grabbing one's focus on the midrange bloom only Amati can exude the heavenly bliss of a sound; so audiophilic - uplifts your soul. On bended knees, my"abyssmal" respect to these masterful string players. ,,, can"t ask for more ....

[@FutureRN-25]

I love how they all communicate with their eyes, they are truly talking amongst themselves through their instruments! So insync 🤍

[@ninakons829]

Excellent expression,congratulations to the violinists.Thank you

[@sunnykim1570]

would be my favorite version of Mendelssohn octet! thank you for this splendid video

[@aaronjorgefridman5662]

Este octeto es otra "genialiidad de un genio", interpretada en esta ocación por músicos consagrados. Aplausos

[@lemenyves34]

Exceptionnel!

[@pauldeck4500]

Many warm compliments to the players and the priceless instruments -- all justified. Just don't forget that the individual who *wrote* this music was sixteen years old.

[@timothysavage4958]

Bravo!

[@connorc7924]

II. Andante 15:30 III. Scherzo: Allegro Leggierissimo 23:22 IV. Presto 27:56

[@osvaldocapella3135]

Extraordinaria ejecución. El público no pudo contenerse y aplaudió ese priner movimiento!!! Histórica grabación!!! Aplausos desde Buenos Aires!!! ❤ 👏👏👏👏👏

[@claude2243]

Wonderful ! what a great way to start my day. So inspired and thankful

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This Comfort is immeasurable an beyond description

[@rainerseifert1967]

Was für eine perfekte Darbietung. Wow!!!!❤❤

[@HerbertSteiner]

Had they been playing on cigar boxes, these masters would have made those instruments sing.

[@KosteckiAdam]

Incredibile!!!

[@paultaylor6821]

What a pity Stradivarius himself can't hear this. Would he be astounded to know that 300 years later, players from all over the globe would be playing his instruments and that each one is worth more than a house!

[@knightsimperium4277]

He is more alive then you thought. When you hear close you can imagine his voice, characteristics in each note. Transcendenz in his pure form

[@joeweinberg3108]

what a tragedy that felix won’t hear this either!!!

[@M_SC]

@@knightsimperium4277that’s mumbo jumbo

[@knightsimperium4277]

​@@M_SCI m sorry for you that your brain capacity isn't enough for feeling through the intimate oscillation of the truth.

[@adammiller9029]

@@knightsimperium4277 ....that was a word salad.... Do you know what the word oscillation means? Like if you want to have deep metaphysical take, fine. But words do have meanings.

[@ClassicalRaritiesChannel]

ahhh now I regret it even more that I wasn't able to make it to Cadogan Hall that evening! Thanks so much for recording and uploading it though. 34 minutes of happiness

[@kelleyforeman]

This was excellent! Thank you!

[@steph2890]

thank u for the post :)

[@davidrowe1004]

Excellent!

[@luismoreniviolinista]

Bravo

[@steveegallo3384]

BRAVI TUTTI......from Mexico City!

[@feroxfatto]

16 years old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andreagriseri7656]

Felix e Fanny ringraziano sentitamente per questa meravigliosa esecuzione!

[@newbaroque]

Amazing!!

[@tedviolafire]

What were the specific instruments played, does anyone know? Also, were these instruments what the players normally play, or just for this concert. I’m pretty sure the 3rd violinist owns a Strad.

[@martian0303]

클래식 포에버

[@Gabacarin]

I just had multiple eargasms

[@rorygallo5806]

Who’s the first cellist?

[@cc-c2847]

Raphaël Merlin, Quatuor Ebène ❤

[@IntegralKing]

$80M worth of instruments on stage, and just sitting on any random chairs / piano benches they could scrape together

[@tedviolafire]

I think it has something to do with each musician’s preference. More functional than decorative. Fancy wooden chairs are often noisy if you move a lot.

[@erickoliverwawrzkiewicz3402]

Chamber musicians often choose piano benches because you can adjust them. Cellists especially do this. I'm sure they each chose a chair or bench that was most suited to them and the backstage people took note and set it up for them. Also, I'm sure the benches and chairs are top notch.

[@warrenj3204]

Right? They really should be sitting on ornate, hand carved velvet chairs made by artisans to the royal courts of the 1700’s.

[@stonefireice6058]

What’s your point? These outstanding musicians are producing unbelievable sounds from the best instruments, no matter what they sit on. Stradivari and Amati are given to extra-ordinary musicians only, by the fund, holding/owning those priceless instruments.

[@MariaWilliams-h7e]

Davis Michelle Jones Angela White Larry

[@gregmonks]

Too bad you couldn't get your hands on original Stradivari instruments that haven't been completely rebuilt and don't sound anything like the originals.

[@remifasolla5324]

Stradivari has never seen a steel string in his life, and he intended his instruments for the tension of gut strings. Playing a Stradivarius with steel strings is either a superstition or a fashion

[@greggoryrice7046]

If I never hear the Mendelssohn Octet again, it will be too soon. Vastly over-programmed warhorse that is more fun for the musicians to play than for audiences to listen to. Give it a rest, a long, long rest.

[@jonathandore7521]

I'm sure we're all terribly impressed at how bored you are by having to listen to one of the great masterpieces of chamber music.