Elgar: Enigma-Variationen ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Alain Altinoglu

[@bernardhowell6325]

I don't know how (very) many performances of this glorious masterpiece I have heard over the years, but this performance, must rank amongst the finest, and possibly the best ever. I loved it from first note to last. Congratulations to orchestra and conductor on a superb performance.

[@annemariescalon8649]

Moî je découvre très très beau

[@MrDaiseymay]

WT ----??

[@Frank-nw4qk]

Dirigent u Orchester haben mich überrascht, gebe ich zu; Elgar hört man in D leider immer noch viel zu selten. Inzwischen merkt es das Publikum , dass zu viel Strauss in eine Sackgasse führt. Altinoglu u sein Orchester haben Elgars Enigma-Variationen wirklich großartig aufgeführt. Das HR ist in so vielen Positionen solistisch besetzt, und sie zeigen es zum Glück, möchte ich sagen!

[@TheNeptunianGamer]

This orchestra's been FEEDING us with content lately oh my goodness

[@DavidGlover-s7x]

Yes, and keep it coming!

[@jerrera45]

Such a stunning performance. The Nimrod variation is so moving, I get chill every time I hear it.

[@notarbolz926]

Wunderschöne Aufführung dieser intelligent komponierten Variationen mit seidigen Tönen aller Streicher, milden Tönen aller Holzbläser und majestätischen Tönen der Blechbläser und des Schlagwerks. Der intelligente und französische Dirigent leitet das erfahrene hr-Sinfonieorchester im gut phrasierten Tempo und mit treffend analysierter und meisterhaft kontrollierter Dynamik und Agogik. Wahrlich wunderbar!

[@TheStockwell]

😑

[@Henri-k2c]

Beautiful !! Best rendition on KZbin

[@sergiohs391]

I had never realized before how difficult this composition is to conduct.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

I dont know why I never listened to the Enigma-variations before. Of course, I am a complete amateur in so many ways, and this important work I have totally missed! But it is never to late. When I listen to this wonderful music I believe this is music I will return to many times. What a lovely melodic way of handling an orchestra by Elgar!

[@jankuypererland1111]

I am touched and moved every time. I listen to Nimrod and hear this Orchestra play it so fantastically.

[@57monks]

@@jankuypererland1111I envy you the joy of discovering Elgar’s music for the first time. I have adored his music for the last 44 years, even went to his birthplace and later to his grave where I placed a flower on his stone in gratitude for the incomparable joy i have had. If you have not yet heard it, just wait until you discover the sublime Adagio from the First Symphony -- moving, tender and gorgeous beyond description.

[@BB1951]

Quite moving and marvelous. Don't think I've ever heard better.

[@davidarmitage2891]

A great performance. I have been looking for a great performance of this work for many years since encountering an old recording of Barenboim conducting the Chicago orchestra at the memorial concert of its late conductor Georg Solti. Barenboim was superb but the video quality was poor and I found all the later recordings online that I found were disappointing. But finally I find this wonderful account, played with passion! That is the element missing from the other accounts I heard.

[@bryangl1]

Another truly great performance from one of the world's finest orchestra, with a great conductor at the helm. I must confess, Altinoglu was unknown to me when he took over what I assume is the position of chief conductor, but the rapport between conductor and orchestra is almost tangible. This is totally evident when we hear this inspired performance. Another comment could not have better summed it up than with the words, " this performance, must rank amongst the finest, and possibly the best ever", my feelings precisely.

[@un23]

16:30 spontaneous applause

[@mikeklimczak9600]

Most likely from people who have never heard the work before and perhaps thought it was the end.

[@victorlinares4137]

13:17 , nimrod is always gonna be special for me. My conductor had us play this as tribute for his late teacher

[@SarahLeizer-fc1jq]

Magnífica interpretación de esta brillante obra con tonos sedosos en las cuerdas, virtuosismo en las maderas y brillantez en los metales. El inteligente y genial maestro francés dirige esta obra inglesa con su orquesta alemana obteniendo excelentes contrastes en los tempos y marcada personalidad en cada una de las variaciones.¡Verdaderamente admirable!

[@salmonidae3667]

How cool must it be to have a famous musical composition with you as the subject!

[@jarodvmusic]

I was enjoying this and did not even realize it was posted only 6 hours ago. This is a great rendition and orchestra!

[@dorette-hi4j]

I loved it that the audience felt free to applaud after particularly stirring movements.

[@michaelschonauer7238]

I agree with you. In America it is considered bad form to applaud between movements, but I think if you've been particularly touched you should be able to express it.

[@karldelavigne8134]

It was inappropriate and distracting, particularly after Nimrod. It is bad manners to spoil the atmosphere and continuity of a piece like that.

[@davebarclay4429]

@@karldelavigne8134 In the early 1950s my late father was at a concert conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham when the audience started applauding between the movements. Beecham rounded on them, called them "a bunch of savages" and threatened to stop the performance if they did it again. They didn't.

[@GeoffreyMH]

Deeply moved. So many lovely moments! And so good as a whole. Beautifully conducted. Superb. Bravo. Thank you.

[@BobKelly-fr5kh]

Well put !

[@leswest9287]

I think I must have listened to the Enigma Variations more than any other piece of music, but this really is a masterful performance of a great work. Thank you so much.

[@annedunford7638]

Best Orchestra in the world, in my opinion 💖

[@b1i2l336]

Oh, I so agree! These people LOVE music!

[@simongrant1237]

The conductor, players, and audience were so into it, making it a really special performance. Nimrod: have you ever heard such a beautiful expression of the deep friendship between two men?

[@marlenemeldrum7382]

Full of energy, charismatic, große Kompliment das orchestras, solisten....gespielt mit Leidenschaft, des zusammen spiel das orchestrs und Dirigent HERRLICH!!!

[@lowe7471]

Outstanding. Thank you for sharing this and for this great channel.

[@BernardMercado]

This is the best performance of of the Enigma Variations I have ever seen. I also love the overall tone and balance of the sound. Kudos too to the sound engineers who perfectly captured the performance.

[@changeamerica]

I agree.

[@toddsimpson9164]

Looking online, no one knows what song Sir Edward Elgar used for the variations, THAT is the "enigma". It premiered almost 125 years ago, and he took that secret to his grave.

[@Eliott_Nick]

Toujours aussi bon cet Alain Bravo maestro

[@elgar104]

I had forgotten what an absolutely belter of a piece this is.

[@stramma007]

Tellement émouvant ! Magistral

[@mikeklimczak9600]

Another flawless and amazing performance by this wonderful orchestra. You're spoiling us! You can hear Elgar sparkle at the coda!

[@GodfreyBatchelor]

This music is SO English. Close your eyes and the countryside comes alive! This is a stunning performance. The spontaneous applause totally appropriate. Whole thing brings tears to my eyes! Thank you Frankfurt RSO!

[@rinosquarzoni9438]

Le variazioni di Edgar, sono bellissime...bravissimi...

[@Notwinnik]

Hervorragende Interpretation. Ich liebe diese Komposition, seit ich sie als 10jähriger Schüler erstmals hören durfte. Meine Favoriten sind die Variation 10 "Nimrod" und 12 "G.R.S." mit der Beschreibung des kleinen "Unfalls" der Bulldogge. Einfach genial.

[@juanpablobernal5767]

this is so nice... particularly Nimrod... always gets my full attention. Superb interpretation, so full of emotion

[@songsmith31a]

It was said once that England was a land without music. This masterpiece, given a rousing yet sympathetic performance by orchestra and conductor, gives the lie to that opinion. Bravo to all concerned!

[@robertbettens1]

Like always, moving music, orchestra and conductor.

[@emilyhutjes]

Danke hr.-Sinfonieorchester. Maestro Alain Altinoglu ist fantastic. 🌷🌷🌷 (N.L.)

[@LucienMarine]

Initially, Edward Elgar had little formal education and was largely self-taught since he came from a popular-class background, hence his great merit in composition. The Enigma Variations, Op. 36, is a symphonic work comprising a theme and fourteen variations, composed by Elgar. Each variation represents an aspect of a loved one, a friend of his wife or even his editor. They are not intended to be portraits. The impulse of the music is variously inspired by aspects of their personality, their home and surroundings. The work became known as the « Enigma Variations » due to an enigmatic explanation provided by the composer. He repeatedly claimed that there was another theme, never heard, but well known, that was part of the work. There are some inconsistencies in the information provided by Elgar when subsequently asked about the riddle, which might suggest that the theme was theoretical rather than real. Elgar never revealed the solution. Various writers and musicologists have published theories and proposed possible solutions. None is completely satisfactory and it seems likely that it will always remain a mystery unless? But who is behind variation XIII? By simple superstition, the dedicatee of variation XIII would have been hidden. This variation, imbued with intense emotion, would be dedicated to a woman, Helen Weaver. Although they became engaged, the engagement was not broken off until a year later. This event caused great emotional distress for Edward Elgar. At 29, Elgar accepted a new piano student, Caroline Alice Roberts. Love at first sight is immediate, but Caroline comes from a good family and therefore an impossible love. But the heart has its reasons that reason ignores, and Caroline Alice agrees to marry Edward. This union will not be without cost for the bride, who will see herself disinherited. « Taking care of a genius is the work of a sufficiently substantial life for any woman », writes Caroline Alice Elgar in her diary intimate. Indeed, we often forget the importance of the help, encouragement and support of women in the lives of the greatest composers. Happiness is love but better. *Lucien*

[@nickyork8901]

Very interesting, thank you.

[@LucienMarine]

@@nickyork8901 Thank you very much for your appreciation. Just like life, each music is a story to tell, a secret to discover and an experience to understand. *LM*

[@SMAZVidoes]

Beautifully executed well played.

[@JaimeHernanBaezaFreer]

Impressive interpretation! A German World-Class Orchestra (they are!) is superbly playing the most British music ever written. These sounds brought me back to my days as a PhD Student in England. Many Thanks for posting this wonderful music!

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne und lebhafte Aufführung dieser spätromantischen und majestätischen Variationen mit farbenreichen doch perfekt entsprechenden Tönen aller Instrumente. Der intelligente und geniale Dirigent leitet das ausgezeichnete Orchester im rhythmischen Tempo und mit möglichst effektiver Dynamik. Wunderbar vom Anfang bis zum Ende!

[@peterparsifal1687]

rhythmisches Tempo? effektive Dynamik? Sachen gibt es.

[@Gordielinusdanny]

Splendid! Absolutely marvelous!

[@wdashwor]

Stunning!

[@MarkHatlestad]

Absolutely fantastic performance! This orchestra’s sound has so much warmth and clarity.

[@DavidGlover-s7x]

I've listened to this ensemble on so many different performances. Bruckner, Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Elgar etc. All top notch!

[@briananderson8428]

The most exquisite and precise. The joy of the notes is astounding. So well done, Maestro Altinoglu! Also, thanks to hr-Sinfonieorchester for playing the full audience reaction. I love this part of the videos.

[@annfarnell1642]

Wow! This conductor is great!

[@ianmorgan536]

34:12 A wonderful treat! The best, and most enjoyable, performances that I have yet seen, of the Troyte, BGN, and WMB variations - three to which some British orchestras do not always seem to pay full attention. Excellent sound and photography as well. Thanks to all involved.

[@peterfeltham5612]

Wow,what a wonderful performance by all concerned of this amazing work.

[@paulabennett4788]

To me it represents the beautiful English countryside in Sussex. Driving through the country lanes and passing the the rolling green fields. The Sun, the rain, and finally arriving at Arundel Castle. As beautiful and flowing like a river. Storm's and lightning. Then a gentle evening light at the end of the journey. Thank you so much for such incredible music.👏👏♥️♥️👏👏

[@sreale69]

Molto bravi. Adesso sono invalido per gravi motivi di salute, ma ho fatto prima viola primo violino e Direttore. MI piace tanto ascoltarvi

[@richardgibbs8469]

Favorite orchestra in the world 👏🏻

[@testowykana1763]

Fantastic performance, amazing sound quality.

[@mikehasouris]

Music perfection,bravo orchestra,bravo Maestro!!!!

[@Discovery_and_Change]

0:04 1st movement | 0:52 transition | 2:18 moment | 3:26 2nd movement | 4:19 3rd movement | 17:12 3rd movement | 19:44 4th movement | 20:49 5th movement | 24:40 build up | 30:15 triumphant |

[@Hamish_Wright]

Out of curiosity, is there a particular reason why you split it up that way?

[@Discovery_and_Change]

@@Hamish_Wright now that you mention it, I noticed I listed "3rd movement" twice. I may fix that. As for why I made the checkpoints: it's in case I want to hear a certain piece and don't want to listen through the whole thing.

[@peterwimsey5904]

Troyte starts at 9:46 WN starts at 10:56 GRS starts at 19:45 BGN starts at 20:46

[@hrSinfonieorchester]

Thank you! We have updated the timestamps.

[@ingolaufs]

Eine wirklich atemberaubende Aufführung, bravo!

[@anthonydavies6021]

Sublime - a joy...

[@jankuypererland1111]

Gorgeous ❤🎉

[@Rafał-z3c]

Best orchestra & public is obscure

[@farimamosaddegh7586]

Perfect ❤

[@ZackGasse]

Wow, the english Brahms with this incredible piece, outstanding.

[@stooge389]

BRAVISSIMOA!

[@MichielBeukes]

The best performance of this masterpiece of Elgar. Beautiful!!! Makes me wanna cry.

[@juancarloslasalle9165]

Muy hermoso

[@YumaKai-z2z]

Nimrod is one of my favorite pieces!!

[@carterreese8613]

Top tier recording

[@nickyork8901]

A magnificent performance, perhaps appropriately as Elgar was influenced by German composers.

[@StefanGraz]

Finale (E.D.U) beginnt bei 25:54 (nicht 23:54, war wohl ein Tippfehler). Danke für die schöne Aufnahme!

[@hrSinfonieorchester]

Vielen Dank für den Hinweis! Ist korrigiert!

[@ВМаркитпнтова]

Великолепно!!!

[@まめ-p8r]

とても興奮しました！

[@Jan96106]

Sehr gut.

[@tedebesiosa7174]

Felicidades ....... .....

[@rocinmiguelezrivera1558]

Gracies,molt be❤❤😊

[@zeneprof]

Remek előadás!

[@annfarnell1642]

wow!

[@twicetwo]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🎹🎵🎼🎶🎶

[@stooge389]

Why are the violins so quiet in Troyte? The whole movement is about those scales. Do you know how many hours you have to practice that one riff for to sound as good as they do? Why would you alter the mix after the fact for THAT in particular? What, you think they're going to like- cover up the Timpani lol?? Bruh they're completely different vibrational frequencies. Violin CAN'T cover up timpani in that range, if ANY.

[@mondscheinsurfer1990]

💫💞

[@paulpadillo4591]

Oh, my. Oh, my.

[@EggMCMUFFIN-e4l]

7th variation is so underrated. Aha too for the 1/1 time signature

[@redbrian3655]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/imrYf5Kfo9mggbc for anyone interested in a thorough yet humorous explanation of Elgar's masterpiece.

[@FaustusEstFur]

9:48 mea personalis ventus

[@marcjing3788]

14:08 Cet homme en bleu, assis au premier rang, préfère regarder son téléphone portable plutôt que d'apprécier la magnifique interprétation de cette variation IX "Nimrod. 😞😖

[@nicholasbailey6236]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who claps after the Nimrod variation, it always super awkward when I do it alone.

[@hvewj]

6:55 Oppenheimer

[@StephenCooteNZ]

I'm not a musician. Can't even read sheet music. While this is performed beautifully, a lot of it seems to be a long way apart from the vibe of the original piece. I wonder what Mr Elgar would have thought of the more playful sounding parts. Just saying.... best wishes from New Zealand.

[@RechtsstaatBRD]

Das Publikum blickt mal wieder nicht wann das Stück fertig ist. Banausen!

[@jamarwashington6419]

I dont like how at times the video is sped up. You can confirm it all the more when noticing hair moving & odd eye blinking. Wonder why that is. Nice playing though.

[@joachimziemen7805]

Das Geklatsche stört! Vielleicht hätte man den Leuten vorher sagen sollen, dass das kein Parteitag ist und auch keine Samstagabendunterhaltungsshow.

[@robertpadgett4192]

Elgar advised the hidden melody to his “Enigma” Variations can play “through and over” each movement. A contrapuntal mapping of Luther’s hymn “Ein feste Burg” (A Mighty Fortress) above Nimrod verifies it is the mysterious missing melody. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6rNm5mhf5dqmdk

[@yuriyvolkov199]

🎉

[@Jorgereflexivo]

He reminds me Sir John Barbirolli.

[@ricardo-qp1uy]

¿Ahora la gente aplaude antes de que termine la composición? ¿está bien eso?

[@Kent-qo6xp]

Ze ist. Ser Gut.

[@DonnaLee-g8q]

Martin Frank Hall Brian Perez Ronald

[@johnpaterson6112]

Enigma solved: Baa,baa, black sheep, have you any wool?

[@Ian24s]

Nimrod was slightly rushed, great otherwise

[@MrDaiseymay]

i REALLY DISLIKE THIS MODERN TENDANCY TO END NIMROD, VIRTUALY INAUDIBLE., VERY DISAPPOINTED, AND UNDID ALL THEIR HARD WORK AND SKILLS.

[@DismasZelenka]

They were just obeying Elgar's score: it ends pp. and dim. (very quiet and getting quieter) and then silence.

[@MrDaiseymay]

@@DismasZelenka THEN THERES AN AWEFUL LOT OF NAUGHTY ARRANGER/ CONDUCTORS WHO IGNORE THE MASTER. IT'S JUST OVERDONE, THATS ALL, JUST MY PERSONAL PREFERENCE A GREAT OVATION BY THE WAY.