Mendelssohn: 1. Sinfonie ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Paavo Järvi

[@catherinejones9396]

This was a fine performance. This orchestra sees to enjoy Mendelssohn, and Jarvi encourages the best from them all the way. Thank you for this great download.

[@DEPalm]

I'm listening to this first symphony of Mendelssohn and thinking- what was I doing at 15... nothing this memorable, that's for sure. Love, Laughter, Love

[@josefhussek790]

Eine wunderbare Symphonie und ebenso wunderbar dirigiert und musiziert. Jeder Takt macht Freude!

[@joselopes2293]

Mendelssohn was an outstanding element of the Romantic period, having been one of its outstanding elements. The set of symphonies composed by him are works of extraordinary sensitivity and strength. This first symphony begins with a glowing Alegro, followed by a calmer and more reflective Andante. Likewise, the last two movements are exuberant. The symphonies, all of them, are true monuments of wonderful music. Mendelssohn was an extraordinarily talented musician with an unlimited sensitivity that provokes deep feelings when we hear his sublime music. The orchestration and direction are amazing. This is one of the best interpretations I have ever heard of this symphony. Congratulations for the magnificent recording that brings us unforgettable moments of delight and pleasure.

[@DByers-ci5kr]

This is poorly written so I'm editing it. Sorry Jose:: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy is an outstanding composer of the Romantic Period. His symphonies are works of extraordinary sensitivity and strength. Here the first movement simply glows. The second is more reflective while the last two express his youthful exuberance. His orchestration is amazing. This is one of the best interpretations I've heard. All of his symphonies are monuments to Mendelssohn's musical talent.

[@parcivalg.5659]

Sinfonia molto bella, di un Memdelsshon romantico che strizza l'occhio ai classici. Nella prima idea del quarto movimento vi è un chiaro riferimento al quarto movimento della sinfonia n40 di Mozart, una sorta di saluto verso il grande Mozart ma subito dopo un nuovo tema cantabile e più cupo ci avvolge insieme allo sviluppo che segue in una atmosfera romantica intrisa di misteri e magia in una magistrale architettura. Ottima l'orchestra eccezionale il direttore. Complimenti.

[@aaronjorgefridman5662]

Esta sinfonía juvenil de Mendelssohn expone claramente la calidad de músico "romántico" de este genio. Excelente versión de una brillante orquesta dirigida por un consagrado director

[@ronaldbwoodall2628]

A lovely, lively, lyrical symphony with many original touches, Mendelssohn's first fully-orchestrated symphony. with a fiery energy in its first and final movements, is always welcome to hear, especially since it is so seldom programmed. This performance captures all of its strength and charm.

[@rogernortman9219]

The most amazing creative feat by a 15-year-old in ANY field of ALL time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kreipewolf8784]

I second that , maybe just maybe Wolfgang Amad.has a word to say Wolfgang Kreipe Sherwood Durban

[@handelbaroque]

@@kreipewolf8784 I don't think Mozart was as much advanced as Mendelssohn at the same age.

[@mopippenger7373]

0:07: Allegro di Molto 9:52 Andante 16:14 Menuetto. Allegro Molto 21:25 Allegro con Fuoco

[@ViniVPinheiro]

Obrigado amigo, você é um amigo

[@intothewasabi]

I felt happy with this stunning sound.

[@jacogriesselmusic]

I am a composer and performer, and I fully understand and value of the taboo on applause between movements BUT that 2nd movement was so bloody beautiful I would have stood up and applauded... Sometimes I think you should just let the audience release their excitement... it is healthy and human and does not necessarily mean that you are a philistine! Too often the ones doing the shushing of the clappers is using it as a shortcut to be perceived as cultured and intelligent which is the worst reason to enforce silence. In our arrogance and self-importance, we kill the appreciation for genius and beauty just to abide by arbitrary rules of proprietary and in doing so we do harm to our audiences. Not everyone there is as a lofty, and in the interest of inclusivity and broadening the reach and scope of this wonderful music I say: LET THEM APPLAUDE (if appropriate:)! I am a massive Järvi fan btw. so this is not some inditement of the man... just an observation.

[@bartvanhoeck]

Although that is very eloquently said, I do appreciate the silent moment before diving into the allegro molto of the third movement. For me the pauze is part of the music.

[@1lekhine]

Wunderbar und braaaavooo !

[@luukashiltunen-musician]

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847) - without a doubt the greatest child prodigy in the history of Western classical music. This was written when he was 15 years old. (!) Even W. A. Mozart at the same age couldn’t handle orchestra with such a convincing professionalism. A couple of years earlier aged 13 (!) Mendelssohn had already composed ’Gloria’ and ’Magnificat’ for soloists, choir and orchestra, strongly influenced by J. S. Bach, a composer of a life-long admiration of his. A lovely symphony with a wide range of emotions and a youthful energy. Wonderful performance by Frankfurt Radio Symphony and maestro Paavo Järvi, bravi tutti! 👏

[@rationalistssj6540]

I second that. The music of his youth is of a higher caliber than even that of Mozart, and certainly much more creative.

[@aloisklinglmair933]

Sehr schöne, spannende und lebendige Aufführung! Dankeschön 👍👍

[@kreipewolf8784]

What a divine symphony,surely it must rank among one of the best pieces of music ever been written. Wolfgang kreipe Sherwood Durban South Africa

[@robertoa.m.3984]

One of the most beautiful symphonies ever written!! Spectacular interpretation!! Bravo!!👏😁💐🔥❤️

[@bowerdw]

Wow! And it takes a world class ensemble/orchestra to reach the highest levels of performance of a work of a teenager. Heck, I couldn't stand 30 minutes of piano practice as a teenager.

[@ClariSnu]

That transition coming out of the trio in the 3d movement (19:50) is masterful, snare drum sticks on the tympani, I wonder if Felix scored it that way. A great trio to start with, marked contrast to the very fast menuet. What the heck? The curiously abrupt transition to the coda kind of sucks, comes out of nowhere, switches keys, tempo, uses none of the prior ideas in the 4th movement. Felix was saying "man, i don't know how to end this thing, and I'm supposed to have it finished today. I want it to be major, I'll just fire up the trumpets and let them honk for 15 seconds". Wipes his 15-year-old hands together and smiles to himself.

[@pablopradera4465]

Ya, y tú estuviste allí con él preparandole un vasito de leche...venga ya!

[@matthewhow4201]

16:07 I don't have any sympathy for clappers usually, but poor guy....

[@rjuttemeijer]

Can you imagine that he was only 15 when he wrote this? Unbelievable!

[@flyxtop]

A real genius with all the maturity and naturallity in every aspect in this music... at that age!

[@nicolasdelaforge7420]

What...?

[@joelkakusi]

I’ve heard all variation played of the Mendelssohn’s first symphony and this is actually THE BEST. To me this is the best symphony Mendelssohn has composed.

[@tedwilks]

Ausgezeichnet - vielen Dank!

[@marcosPRATA918]

Essa Sinfonia faz uma ponte entre o clássico e o pleno romantismo. O jovem Mendelssohn traz na alma, Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, e os sente e toca, sem repeti-los. Já mostra interesse pela arte da fuga.

[@mikeortiz7874]

SPECTACULAR SOUND AND PERFORMANCE!! AMAZING PLACE!!

[@潘勝輝-s3i]

曲藻優質，奧藏博大精深，欣喜悅懷，喜之懷思。

[@Hussain_Eidani]

Beautiful ❤

[@sousafan100]

thrilling performance of this early symphonic masterwork by mendelssohn

[@notaire2]

Endlich kommt das richtige Programm! Es ist eine sehr spannende und inspirierende Leistung dieses jugendlichen Meisterwerks von Mendelssohn mit relativ schnellen Tempi. Järvi ist echt genial!

[@riverwildcat1]

Phenomenal! Bravo and brava!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This symphony invigorates the human spirit

[@leonpiorek3211]

Thanks for publishing😄 This is just amazing! Praise God

[@Rx-mn5fv]

Spirited performance of an energetic work of a young composer. Good contrast between drama and lyricism. I particularly enjoyed the fugal sections of the finale. Thank you for the opportunity to experience it.

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

A very beautiful experience. Paavo Jarvi is one of my very favorite conductors. Many thanks to all.

[@DEPalm]

@@elizabethschaeffer9543 Paavo RULES;0)

[@martinhuckle6069]

The genius of Mendelssohn

[@markusinderwies1902]

Der beste Komponist des 19 Jahrhunderts!!!

[@brunftbert3381]

Kann man auch anders sehen. Tue ich auch. Hatte aber schon seine genialen Momente. Ganz entschieden.

[@kreipewolf8784]

Many muesste sagen einer der besten, es war das jahrhundert von Brahms und beethoven. Wolfgang kreipe Sherwood Durban

[@benyanman]

16:06 That disapproving face to claps in between movements

[@robertfrankgill5962]

So when Jarvi disapproves he smiles, is that right?

[@BarbedDagger]

Not clapping between movements is just a modern convention. As well as performing an entire symphony and following the order of the movements

[@wolfman030110]

I laughed my ass off.

[@kevinteichroeb6997]

I smiled out loud.

[@williamdeng1870]

Great piece of music!

[@lanfordvideos]

How many 15-year-olds do you know who are coming up with stuff this good today?

[@sousafan100]

or any other age...ha

[@rykelkharg2903]

none whatsoever ... he was a prodigy, no question

[@chota4464]

We are playing this in a teenie orchestra xD

[@scottmiller6495]

No One that I know of !!!!!

[@Thingolfin]

However Felix did not attend any Casting/ Talentshow and still he is the Boss.

[@orvillevroemen3956]

Magnificent!

[@WilitoJunior]

I love it!

[@Nilo4778]

Excelente versión! Concierto inaugural Festival de Música de Rheingau 2014 ∙ Monasterio de Eberbach, 29 de junio de 2014 ∙

[@aurelianojosemonteiro1398]

Obrigado amigos e amigas musicistas!

[@Itisnanful]

22:10 shows his intention to display the second violin, which is rare in other renditions for this music piece

[@yowzephyr]

0:08 is a good place to start. (No, you didn't come in the middle somewhere. Don't worry. That's how the symphony starts.)

[@sfghhjkk]

16:09 Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth Because I’m happy Clap along if you know what happiness is to you Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do

[@Violinist265]

What a magnificent entrance ❤️

[@damianoskailoglou6869]

Wonderful!!

[@brunftbert3381]

Wow. Was für ein Ding!

[@heavy21metal]

Allegro di Molto 0:07 Andante 9:52 Menuetto. Allegro Molto 16:14 Allegro con Fuoco 21:25

[@Thingolfin]

Mendelssohn continues where Mozart was interrupted by death.

[@foveauxbear]

The woodwind swaying about detracts from the enjoyment.

[@JoelLeBras]

Nearly the best symphony by Felix...

[@albertoaguiardacruz7047]

ALBERTO AGUIAR DA CRUZ: APESAR DAS INFLUÊNCIAS DE MOZART E DE SCHUBERT NESTA SINFONIA, MENDELSSOHN JÁ DEMONSTRA O SEU GÊNIO PRECOCE, AFIRMANDO O SEU IDIOMA MUSICAL PARA CONQUISTAS MAIS AMBICIOSAS NO GÊNERO SINFONIA. NESTA OBRA JUVENIL, MENDELSSOHN MOSTRA-SE SURPREENDENTE E ARROJADO.

[@revistapausacartagena8537]

Amo a clara...desde Barranquilla Colombia

[@brunftbert3381]

Und saugute Aufführung!!

[@gilmarbernardo_]

Bravo!

[@elouanharo]

Composée à 15 ans mais quelle intelligence ^^

[@grenvillephillips6998]

Gorgeous!

[@MMijdus]

The bravoure symphony of Mendelsohn. Hard work for the orchestra. And very well done. But the third part is really played too fast.

[@MrAlgykcho]

The sound effect is great! May be cause of recording in church.

[@christianbartsch5993]

una gran alegría preparación comunicación

[@Jasper_the_Cat]

Amazing!!!

[@RSR-bl9tc]

ikr

[@peggycollins1803]

Manifico!

[@m1santhropist410]

Magnifico*

[@teunvandesteeg7836]

Mostly beginning pieces have to grow to more mature pieces. Not with Mendelsohn. Even In his first pieces hé is a master of music.

[@김서현-b8n3p]

Mendelssohn - Symphony No.1 in C minor Op.11 3Mov (16:14-21:20초) 멘델스존 교향곡 제１번 다단조 Op.11 중 3악장

[@WilitoJunior]

El último movimiento tiene cosas similares al último movimiento de la sinfonía 40 de Mozart

[@MultiGeorge62]

Continua maravilhosa a Clara Andrada de la Calle!

[@arthurtfm]

What venue is this, please?

[@hrSinfonieorchester]

Hi, Arthur! Our concert took place in the basilica of Monastery Eberbach in Rheingau

[@ВладимирУ-т3ц]

Спаси бог за концерт! А монахов уже выгнали?

[@georgenabil2348]

22:22 on the best themes

[@高村毅-j3s]

とてもいい曲なのに、聞くことが少ない様に思う。 パーブォ・ヤルビさんの指揮で、好演ですね。 演奏は奥行きのある教会で、録音も良いです。

[@のわんのわん]

この曲の最高の名演ですね (・∀・)ノThank you!

[@上野裕介-v4u]

NHK交響楽団でもやらないかな～　期待

[@rogernortman9219]

He wrote this thrilling and dramatic symphony at 15 and never equaled it in his later symphonies. The Scotch is grweat, but only in the outer mvts. Why were Mendelssohn and Mahler so hung up about their Jewishness? I'm Jewish, but I don't give a damn about my heritage or assigned identity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheMarcHicks]

Try growing up in 19th Century Europe, at a time when Jews were being persecuted horribly.

[@ytyt3922]

Mendelssohn wasn’t Jewish. He was Lutheran, and quite devout. He was of partial Ashkenazic ancestry through his father. And I’m not sure what you’re talking about him being hung up about it? How so? Did you know Felix personally? lol

[@TheMarcHicks]

@@ytyt3922 First generation Lutheran. His parents were Jews who converted to the Lutheran faith......possibly out of necessity given the anti-Semitism of the day.

[@eduardocorona2386]

They weren't allowed to work in certain places due to them being Jewish.

[@rogernortman9219]

As a footnote, overall, I prefer Raff's symphonies to those of Mendelssohn, to say nothing about that Raff wrote more than twice as many!!!!!!!!

[@johnmartin6887]

Roger, I agree that Raff wrote fine works and is much too neglected, although I can't say that I would prefer his to Mendelssohn's.

[@robertfrankgill5962]

Some odd camera work at times. Made me feel dizzy. Did they use a drone? Weird.

[@roguegalaxy8758]

🎻🙇‍♀️💕🌹✨🍃

[@juneyspoon]

Snare sticks @20min? Really?

[@nickkor667]

Вот пример Мендельсона как классика симфонической музыки. Все разложено в нужном порядке. Оркестр звучит прекрасно. Дирижер на своем месте , видны его действия и влияние на музыкантов. Лучшего примера классики не надо. Привет из Киева.

[@ДьомінСергій-у7и]

Право Ярви гениален в исполнении первой симфонии великого немецкого композитора Феликса Мендельсона.

[@andrescamiloarevalo7311]

0:09

[@aripiispanen9349]

♪♫♥

[@andywalmart]

LOVE LOVE THEIR FLAUTIST......

[@ivanbeshkov1718]

Great, but Mendelssohn has competition: Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga born 1806 died at nineteen wrote a wonderful symphony, perhaps influenced by Schubert. Jan Vorisek, born 1791 has an impressive symphony that may have influenced Schubert. Carl Maria von Weber must have influenced many, including Mendelssohn. Beethoven influenced them all. Josef Haydn is the big daddy of all that follows.

[@heinzblod3193]

trumpets a little too loud at the beginning for my taste

[@막걸리가좋아]

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[@전여원-q4q]

16:14

[@mrbrianmccarthy]

Listen to the 1st mvt at 0.75---Much much better. Why does everyone perform Mendelssohn at such high speed? The music loses soooo much of the drama inherent in it! These conductors need to slow the Eff down! That being said---The flaw in this symphony even when slowed down is that there is not much break in the "Beethovenian fury." Part of why Beethoven's symphonies are so powerful is because of the contrasts he uses. He follows up a section of fury with a sweet and gentle section which he then gradually transitions back to fury. there isn't enough of this in this symphony. While this is a brilliant piece for a 15 year old composer, it is missing in that element(Tho there is a lot of really great moments in the symphony, especially the fist movement)

[@leestamm3187]

Mendelssohn specifies "Allegro di Molto" for the first movement, which is a very brisk tempo. If you enjoy it at 0.75 speed, then by all means do so, but recognize that the composer intended it to be played faster.

[@mrbrianmccarthy]

My comment was directed at whether high speeds are always beneficial to a composition and I would argue that in most cases they are not. Also---Just to let you know, I don't doubt that Mendelssohn wanted this fast---But Mendelssohn was someone who like Mozart, hated speed for speeds sake. An Allegro from him/what those composers thought was fast was probably a lot slower than what we think of as "fast " today. But let's not also forget that Mendelssohn was young when he wrote this Symphony. There's good moments in it, but I think as a composer myself that Mendelssohn makes a mistake here by starting out right from the gate like the Symphony had already started 5 minutes ago---and a hyper fast tempo emphasizes that flaw in the piece.In the case of this symphony, slowing it down even more than that makes the intro a lot more effective, more Beethovenian/dramatic. But even with a slower tempo, there's no real intro to this 1st mvt. It just blares at you right off in a very immature way------(Again he was young, so he had a lot of youthful spirit, no doubt about his genius either) The point is----high speed tempo whether he wanted it or not IMO doesn't make THIS piece sound better. High speed purely for high speed sake is boring , and works a lot better as an effect, or maybe in a perpetuum mobile---but a whole movement of ultra fast tempo with no spaces or drama or dynamics wears the listener out. I have found with a lot of these hyper fast pieces,A slower tempo, even just 5-10% often makes the difference between a dramatic performance that speaks to people and one which just blows right past them . Just my opinion.

[@mrbrianmccarthy]

BTW---go listen to more of Mendelssohn's music and you'll see that along with Mozart, his pieces are often taken at hyper fast tempos which IMO, rob them of the power and depth the composers had put into them. Never forget: An "allegro" in Mozart's & Mendelssohn's time is not an Allegro of today.

[@chatbud]

Bad choice of performing location - the booming acoustics isn't doing favours to this brilliant perfornance.

[@mikeortiz7874]

Don´t worry man, enjoy the music only!!

[@osvaldobussini9674]

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[@stephenjablonsky1941]

This symphony demonstrates the extent of Mendelssohn's genius but it does not compare with his later works. This is a very nice symphony, but nice is not great, for that you need maturity.

[@Hanryungcho]

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[@kecenqian7169]

amazing for a 15 year old...though I think 15 yr old Mozart is better. Still, it is (music for)....... Much ado about nothing!

[@pavatbom5981]

No Mendelssohn is far more brilliant.

[@pavatbom5981]

No Mendelssohn is far more brilliant. His music is super.

[@agustinfodrini]

@@pavatbom5981 Indeed, even though mozart was indeed a sublime composer he is way too divinized.

[@marioneira777]

@@agustinfodrini what are you talking about??? Mozart wrote his first symphony when he was 7. Mozart is extremely gifted and talented as well. More talented than Mendelssohn in my opinion. Plus Mendelssohn absolutely adored Mozart's music so idk what you are talking about.

[@isaacanwarwatts8844]

@@marioneira777 quality not quantity. Anyone can write a symphony at 7, it's how good it is that matters. Not that Mozart's was bad but it wasnt anything original, which of course you would expect from a 7 year old. Even Mozart hadn't written anything as influential or creative by age 15