Gustavo Dudamel - Notre-Dame de Paris Reopening - Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 (Olivier Latry)

[@jenkinsfamily2229]

The full power of the Notre Dame organ is quite the display of majesty!

[@josephcook9985]

Like me, my dad’s cousin is an organist and composer, but HE has had his music performed there!

[@jeandeblaize4175]

A condition que l'œuvre jouée soit majestueuse, surtout à l'orgue. Ça dépend des fois, là on était dans un bon jour, si vous voyez ce que j'veux dire... 😊

[@robertowarren7007]

No kidding...wow! ❤

[@kathlynterry8196]

It gave me goosebumps.

[@mk4524]

I wish I could have heard the organ in the last movement.

[@elizabethramsey9216]

Hard to hold back tears. God bless the firefighters, architects, engineers, and craftsmen who saved and restored this cathedral. An achievement for the ages. And thanks to the people and organizations who did not lose faith and raised the funds to do so. Heroes. ❤

[@TheaBerdie]

Very well said! Thank you!

[@monicabonetti6671]

Amen!

[@maryannpotter]

Yes and amen and glory to God!!!

[@spyfoxguy]

Don't forget the game developers (at Ubisoft)!

[@SimonRattle-b8o]

Hello dear. I saw your comment on my verified page and I couldn’t help but find a means to reach out to you. Thanks for your love and support over the years ❤️

[@kiltlvr]

I literally cannot imagine any other conductor leading this extraordinary musical event for Notre Dame Cathedral’s reopening. Gustavo Dudamel is one of our greatest musical geniuses of the modern era. What I would’ve given to have been there!

[@kwill0922]

Dudamel and Benjamin Zander have some excellent interpretations of original manuscripts that transcend the conventional... such an audial joy.

[@jamespavlock9615]

Yannick Nezet--Sequin would’ve been amazing too.

[@starwarsjunkie7776]

Manfred Honeck...

[@starwarsjunkie7776]

Teodor Currentzis...

[@takeoff2landing]

I really hope the comments in this thread are satire. GD and BZ are by far two of the most overrated conductors today and rely on slick marketing of themselves and their images to cover up their lacking musicality. Neither are taken seriously by educated music lovers and every GD concert I’ve been to has been a major disappointment.

[@michaeldonovan3959]

The planet is spiraling into darkness and the apocalypse, yet Notre Dame de Paris reopens. So beautiful to see and hear this piece.

[@ValAllOver]

True. The opposite is happening in other parts of the world, 🇺🇦 🇬🇪 and at least a quarter of the Middle East and Africa. I accidentally read a news on AP 25 killed over Shia and Sunni in Pakistan, yet here we see people, choirs, from different continents, countries, kingdoms and Churches celebrating the rise of Notre Dame. What does that say to you?

[@organboi]

Stop the genocide.

[@bernadettehalbrook8366]

We must continue to strive for beauty and grandeur despite all the ugliness. And Yes, we also must have to save others less fortunate and save this planet.

[@EE12CSVT]

​@@organboiThere isn't one

[@EE12CSVT]

​@@ValAllOverIt says the celebration of civilisation and the sand people doing what sand people do - slaughtering living living shit out of each other as they have done for millenia

[@robertowarren7007]

OMG I just listened to this for the 20th time. Speakers UP! Amazing. Speak mighty organ SPEAK!!!

[@dennishodge7267]

That’ll do, Saint-Saens. That’ll do! (Excellent performance!)

[@dixhunt]

😂🎉❤

[@patriciocastro8658]

Excellent Reference !!! 👏👏

[@roberthoffhines5419]

well played, sir!

[@DeutscheDaylight]

🐷

[@shadbolt4596]

😅

[@olelain]

As a frenchman, I'm so happy Gustavo was chosen for it. My favorite conductor so far.

[@arr64lima63]

What a glorious performance. I would have given anything to have been there to experience it in person. Thank you.

[@agutnik-123]

Honestly, the entire symphony should have been performed. That would be such a crazy musical experience.

[@michaelmiller1215]

There should be a performance of Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony!

[@barbarafrancini3980]

Thought exactly the same thing

[@voiceofreason9238]

This was perfect. Goose bump time. 🙌🙌🙌

[@tcdan-c2m]

@@michaelmiller1215 or Mahler's 8th!

[@MrLouislaf]

Humans can do the worst of things, but can also achieve masterpieces like this. The piano segment, like a waterfall… sublime.

[@tenorly]

True. And Trump's presence there that day was a glaring (and odorous) reminder of that ever-looming threat.

[@briananderson8428]

Nicely said. I agree totally. This is a masterpiece!

[@ilikeplanes1604]

@@tenorly cure your tds

[@annulrsolformrkelse4023]

yes! Looking forward to playing the orchestral piano part in this symphony with my orchestra in 2025 :)

[@cindyj5522]

Like the stars to me.

[@roberthoward6590]

This profoundly moving performance is the ultimate affirmation of all who contributed to the restoration of Notre Dame.

[@bobcochran2890]

THIS is the kind of organ sound that was totally missing at the opening ceremony.

[@roberthoffhines5419]

Bravo ensemble!. No easy task when the organ and Organist is in a different arrondissement. Bravo Mssr Latry...as always.

[@terbhang]

Brilliant performance at an historic moment, and beautifully edited to show off the artistry of the players and the glorious light of the cathedral at night. Chapeau!

[@Gatecrasher1]

What an amazing and appropriate piece and performance, worthy of the resurrection of Notre Dame!

[@buddhabro.9130]

Oh wow, what a beautiful way to celebrate the reopening of Notre Dame ! Prefect 🥰👏🏽😢 I believe I shed a tear or two it's so beautiful.

[@robertowarren7007]

Me too ❤

[@maartenbuma3527]

One word... Fantastic!!!

[@jameshollahan7810]

Breath takingly glorious, thank you Notre Dame/France. 🤗🌹🤗

[@shendumpxoxo]

This version of Symphony No. 3 is undeniably the BEST version available on the internet. With the iconic and authentic voice of the Largest Grand Organ of France harking again with her resurrected glory, alongside the impeccable musical performance without any forms of artificiality, it certainly beats other versions and resonates with the human soul as well. Chapeau bas, Maître Dudamel !

[@jpinhead]

No organ music has ever brought me to tears, but the power of the organ and this whole piece pulled it out of me. WOW!!!!

[@Carolinaboi313]

@jpinhead there are better versions imo but it was beautiful

[@luigisorreda4179]

Notre Dame Cathedrals Organ give me the goosebumps wish to be there

[@turkhum]

Dudamel at his finest!!!!! Everyone was just wonderful!!! Loved the organ!

[@johnrump2281]

HELL. YES. I hope that they were able to perform this with an audience as well. Saint-Saens knew what was up when he wrote this.

[@Carolinaboi313]

Couldnt have chosen a better masterpiece from a better composer than Saint Saens!

[@nathanaellee8356]

Dr. Olivier Latry is on of the finest organists of current times. He executes this wonderful piece with excellent precision and professionalism. The great organ of Notre Dame is one of the finest examples of French organ building.

[@mrdavidmitchell]

Our Mother is so happy listening to her children perform for her. Wait until you hear the trees and grass play as you enter heaven. Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, what God has ready for those that love him. OLG, pray for us.

[@DoctorDewgong]

Beautifully said! Happy Feast Our Lady of Guadalupe!

[@changeamerica]

Our Mother? Where is that found in the Bible?

[@DoctorDewgong]

@@changeamerica John 19:27. Jesus is pretty clear about that one 😂

[@peregrino9154]

@@DoctorDewgongWay to take a verse out of context and twist it to make a false doctrine. He was telling Mary to look to take care of John as a son as well. Why don't you consider John your son? Stop with your idolatry.

[@DoctorDewgong]

@peregrino9154 you are smarter than every Church father and 1500 years of all Christians? Doubtful

[@BigSwift9]

God be praised. I can’t tell you how grateful I am that this movement was one of the pieces selected for the reopening. There’s not a more powerful, triumphant, and joyous 1 min 55 sec opening than Symphony No.3. The whole movement is beautiful, but the opening moves me in truly spiritual ways. Never thought it would cause me to cry tears of awe and joy, but here we are lol. Vive Notre Notre Dame, vive Dieu et les merveilles du Christ sur Terre durant La saison de Noël

[@robertowarren7007]

Hard for me to contain myself when I listen to this. So I don't! I let the feelings flow!

[@owades]

This is, of course, the last section of the symphony (the latter half of the second-of-two movements, the “Final”), not the opening.

[@BigSwift9]

@@owades True. I was referring to the opening of this final movement of Symphony No. 3, not the full piece. That said, the full Symphony No. 3 is an incredible work to be sure.

[@owades]

@@BigSwift9, the Saint-Saëns Third Symphony is actually in two movements, not four, and this clip is the second half of the second movement.

[@BigSwift9]

@ Yes, I’m aware

[@KayveePlays]

It's properly moving to see this monument restored. I was so sad when I learnt that it had been partially destroyed. This is just so full of hope and I can't wait to visit the cathedral so I can marvel at its majesty first hand.

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

The Grand Orgue wasn't really damaged at all. Just needed cleaning from all the smoke and the electrics had water damage. The one that was partially destroyed was the choir organ in the chancel. Unfortunately the positive organ was completely destroyed by water.

[@kathlynterry8196]

Magnificent in every way! Bravo to,music, conductor and the spectacular Notre Dame.

[@nathanaellee8356]

A lovely and most fitting piece to celebrate the rebuilding and restoration of the grand Cathedral of Notre Dame and its magnificent organ.

[@M_Michel]

On ne pouvait espérer mieux comme choix ! MAGNIFIQUE et bravo ... The right choice ! superb.

[@jdmrc93]

One of the greatest pieces ever written, performed to perfection in the most perfect space. Incredible.

[@AngelaAmadio-h5n]

Celestial !!! 🙏 💗 🌟

[@steelman86]

While in the Army in Germany many, many years ago, I decided to drive my little VW to Paris where i attended Easter mass at Notre Dame! What an experience i have never forgotten. Thrilled this monument has been reborn and also happy the Art was taken out as the fire raged! KUDOS to the camera and sound personnel...

[@harryhagan5937]

Bravo, Sir!

[@eejster0357]

Beautiful., powerful and amazing is all I can say 🥂

[@richdisilvio4591]

So awesome to see Saint-Saens' music being featured in this grand reopening gala! Simply a magnificent composer....and a beautiful performance! Bravo!

[@miraliaperez2654]

Gustavo Dudamel nos honra con su talento infinito 👏👏... Venezuela, Tierra de Gracia ✨🙏🇻🇪

[@alb707]

Felicitaciones hermano venezolano, desde Chile.

[@SimonRattle-b8o]

Hello, Thanks for the great love and support I hope you won’t stop listening to my music??

[@IsaDesOsiers]

I lucky we all are to be able to see this splendid performance and feel such relief and happiness that our Notre Dame has been restored.

[@thomasgoodrich127]

Merveilleux. Vive la France!

[@xaqxiq9281]

I cried big time when I heard this. The perfect piece for this great edifice and organ. The organ in Notre Dame hits different, it roars.

[@robertowarren7007]

Yes it does!

[@lordbrennanofsealand5772]

What a magnificent performance. The pace,the smoothness, it just flowed. Decadent yet bursting with energy, every instrument is alive the organ when awakened a rising beast of power. Bravo 👏

[@pierre-gabrieljobin9450]

Quelle finale ! Saint-Saëns voulait faire grandiose et, grâce à l'orgue, l'orchestre et une très bonne prise de son (pourtant extrêmement difficile), c'est très réussi. Greetings from Montréal.

[@finagasentpla541]

Espectacular la orquesta y la restauración de Notre Dame. Felicidades Francia

[@mslily0327]

Amazing! Completely mesmerized. 😍

[@hamatzy]

Absolutely stunning performance! The conductor's talent is out of this world. ❤✨

[@SimonRattle-b8o]

Hello dear. I saw your comment on my verified page and I couldn’t help but find a means to reach out to you. Thanks for your love and support over the years ❤️

[@cindyj5522]

What a glorious return for this grand dame!

[@DanielSanchezsv]

majestuoso! muy conmovedor! que orgullo tener a un gran lationamericano dirigiendo en la inauguración de Notre dame, gracias por representarnos con tal majestuosidad!

[@miryambarnabas2424]

Amen!

[@almamater9566]

And us, French, are honored such an amazing maestro was part of this ceremony. ❤

[@Mile1234.4]

​@@almamater9566hermoso mensaje saludos desde Caracas Vzla ojalá Dios me permita conocer está maravillosa catedral

[@robertwalker7924]

I last heard that around 2010 in Christchurch Cathedral NZ, about a year before the Cathedral was destroyed in the earthquake..this sounds glorious in Notre Dame....thankyou for sharing 💚

[@paules3437]

Iin "Amadeus" Salieri asks God to give him one--just one!--composition that has the Breath of God in it. He never gets it, but I think Saint-Saëns did here! (As a 9 yr old my dad took me to hear this in Dallas. I fell asleep in the middle movement but woke up to a start when the organ came in in mvt 3 like a thunderclap!)

[@pinkmom6187]

I figure the awesome breath of God went through a piano and gave us the powerful and awesome sound of an organ to use for HIS glory......what an amazing piece to showcase this particular organ and the beauty of the cathedral. Breathtaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NasibaMuradova-k1l]

YOU HAVE REAL HEART THAT CREATES REAL MUSIC, REAL ROMAN❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤ LOVING YOU EVER AND EVER ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@damiandejesusrico7907]

Gustavo Dudamel, su orquesta y Notre Dame, el conjunto perfecto. Gloria a Dios. 🥰🥰🥰

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Remarcable performance indeed, EPIC, unforgettable, congrats everybody...come back with more ❤🎉❤

[@voiceofreason9238]

Best recording and performance of the Organ Symphony ever! I don't usually like recordings of live performances, but this was 10/10. It had great tempos everywhere, fantastic conductor and musicians and the organ itself sounded tremendous! Magnificent!

[@CharlesBosselman-qd2co]

Absolutely 💯🤗💯💯 beautiful concert. Oliver Latrey. Organist. Magnificent. Camelle Saint. Dangs. Organ Recital Symphony

[@prototropo]

As a Catholic and a Californian, I am bursting with pride to see Gustavo Dudamel dazzle the world from Notre Dame.

[@sabyegrp]

We've been blessed to have visited Notre Dame. And if you just sit there for a while as we did, there really are no good words to describe the feeling of sitting in the pews, or walking around, knowing 900 plus years of history is inside those incredible walls.

[@michaelmiller1215]

Wonderful instrument! Can’t wait for the restoration to be finished. Love the Bombardes! Anxious to hear the restored Trumpet!

[@christinewebster3384]

❤Thank you Majestro Dudamel unforgetable🎉

[@MSuisse]

Merci d'avoir sublimer ce monument universel de toutes les communautés avec autant de profondeur. C'est le talent de l'être humain que vous offrez à toute l'humanité pour qu'elle s'élève dans la paix et l'amour. Gratitude 🙏

[@Heightsomethinghuman]

This is majestic for a majestic reopening of Notre-Dame! Awesome music!

[@nikhilpatro6376]

Tres magnifique Monsieur!! Merci beacoup!

[@gertjansenvanrensburg231]

Stunning ❤

[@shevaschwartz]

Saint-Saëns was ahead of his time with the texture of the concert piano and high strings! Followed by organ and fanfare 🎺

[@thomasbalka9882]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@Geoplanetjane]

The best, most powerful conductor since Leonard Bernstein!

[@SimonRattle-b8o]

Hello dear. I saw your comment on my verified page and I couldn’t help but find a means to reach out to you. Thanks for your love and support over the years ❤️

[@marie-francemarc9765]

Magnifique Gustavo!!!!

[@wehojm7320]

Bravo Maestro Dudamel. So proud of you.👍👏👏👏👏👏👏😎

[@veraboechat2011]

Bravo!!👏👏

[@NasibaMuradova-k1l]

You can not imagine how much I loved NOTRE DAME, DO YOU WANNA FIND MY HEART, PLEASE VISIT THERE AND TAKE IT BACK WITH YOURSELVES ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@Stockymusicfan]

Les Bombardes... Les Trompettes et les Chamades... Sons du Paradis! Merci Paris!

[@TheIowegian]

Hopefully a live recording is released of the opening ceremonies! Would love to have a high quality edition of it.

[@siennavanlife9502]

Perfect conductor for the job!

[@miryambarnabas2424]

Si! Claro!❤

[@enlasonrisadelamonalisa3451]

MERCI DUDAMEL FROM VENEZUELA.

[@rohwermusicstudios]

Such an appropriate piece for the re-inauguration of this organ!

[@MarilynKay]

Wow! I was waiting to hear this and I'm overwhelmed.

[@roywilt3621]

I played the Organ Symphony in college with the Dana Orchestra. Playing bass clarinet, I got to listen and absorb all the magnificent sounds of this beautiful work.

[@harrydeanbrown6166]

Thanks much for this great music.

[@dominikmeijres6644]

Gigantisch. Tolles Orchester.

[@nancyjfs]

Beautifully filmed for us at home!

[@johncater7861]

Very, very moving. Bravo France!!

[@rafaeldariobarazarterogert1862]

Wuaoo extraordinario!!!😮🎉

[@TheDfarhie]

This is hands-down the best rendition of the Saint Saens Symphony 3... LOVE IT LOVE IT

[@SadDetonator]

This just proves that you don't know that symphony. This wasn't that entire symphony; this wasn't even an entire movement from that symphony, but merely an excerpt heavily cut for the occasion.

[@debroodie4999]

bad intonation especially in brass, whole orchestra not together at some points so idk what you heard

[@Allegro-wp8xf]

You obviously haven't heard the Frankfurt Radio symphony orchestra play it! It's on you-tube.

[@voiceofreason9238]

I agree, best I've ever heard. The tempos were perfect and there was such great articulation in the strings. All of this went with an organ that sounded tremendous!

[@BrunieStudios]

Art is where humanity shines. I will always advocate for art and beauty.

[@pedrodiaz1455]

Excelente Director Dudamel

[@adrianramirez9540]

Ok, I teared up.🥲

[@СаранчукНаталіяРоманівна]

BRAVISSIMO !!!!!!!!

[@AnyonyMassu]

Hermoso, Dios lo acompañe siempre ❤

[@susanakost3383]

Qué belleza!!!💖💖💖💖 Gracias Maestro Dudamel ! Todo estuvo ESPLENDIDO!!!!💖💖💖💖

[@landrews7280]

Gustavo Dudamel is da’ man! Great performance!

[@katrinat.3032]

Dudamel lives and expresses music. Dudamel is classical music incarnate

[@cesarantonio5477]

Que orgullo digno de nuestra tierra como lo es Barquisimeto UNA GUARA?

[@nzahara]

The best in the business! Impeccable performance all!!

[@tarashakti1990]

Grandiose ✨

[@clubhousemanager3941]

Wonderful performance Maestro!!!

[@PureGonzo]

I loved this piece from the movie Babe and I just found out it is from Saint-Saëns. ☺❤

[@paparomeroalpha]

Dudamel - Saint-Saens - Notre Dame de Paris Reopening --PERFECTION

[@0114vkm]

This sound! Like the Angel’s trumpet which tells us the triumph of God!

[@dgillispie11]

Tears of joy!!!!

[@breal7277]

It is so fascinating to me how humans can be capable of so much evil, destruction, and darkness but also capable of creating such beauty, grace, and joy, and how one choses to go one way or the other.

[@hallaburger]

this is one of my most favorite pieces of music ever, and to hear it played with such joy and triumph in a beautiful place that has finally been made whole again is everything i needed today 👏🥹