Tschaikowsky: 3. Orchestersuite ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Stanislav Kochanovsky

[@michaelpaulsmith4619]

"I wanted to write a symphony," Tchaikovsky wrote as he set out to write this wonderful work. "But the title is of no importance." So this would have been his Symphony No. 5 and, as a result, so much better known. This is a masterpiece that shines in every area. Tchaikovsky, especially in the final movement, never runs short on creative imagination, and the scoring is exemplary. I've known this music for fifty years and it never fails to dazzle me. And this performance, so well handled by Mr. Kochanovsky and this brilliant orchestra, is wonderful. Thank you for cheering me up so much in these dark times.

[@thesilvershining]

Agreed! This is my favorite of the Orchestral Suites although I love them all dearly.

[@alaalfa8839]

Tchaikovsky and Dvořak became friends in 1888 when Tchaikovsky did a concert in Prague and in Europe. Dvořak invited him home and they spoke of music. Tchaikovsky wrote in his diary about the success of the concerts Czech people liked. He wrote in his diary how Dvořak told him with emotion how Brahms helped him to promote his music. They were together on Verdi´s Otello in Prague. Tchaikovsky handed Dvořak a gift of a printed score of 3. suite. Dvořak gave him a score for the 4th symphony.

[@alaalfa8839]

They first met on Tchaikovsky Eugen Onegin. Tchaikovsky wrote on the printed copy of score of 3 suite for Dvořak, in Czech language "Nezapomenutelnemu příteli Antonínovy Dvořákovi" 22. February 1888 "To unforgettable friend Antonín Dvořák" and he handed it to him on the train station in Prague as he was moving away probably to the tour. Dvořák handed him a score of his 4th symphony. It's interesting because 4th symphony's third movement has a train motif. It's a nice piece too. Dvořak send a note to Tchaikovsky Your Opera Eugen Onegin impressed me very much. Tchaikovsky replied I appreciate your comment not just because you are a great artist but because you're an honest and truthful man. The Czech art club invited the Tchaikovsky and they made a concert of Dvořak´s piano quintet Op. 81 and Tchaikovsky praised the concert in his diaries. Tchaikovsky admired also Mozart, Verdi, Rimsky-Korsakov and wrote nice comments.

[@bomcabedal]

Of course, in fact the title was of great importance. A symphony was treated as a rather more prestigious work than a "mere" suite by the public and critics; there's a reason why Brahms dithered with his own first symphony for such a long time, writing a half-dozen symphony-like works before committing to it. Tchaikovsky was a mortally insecure artist, and I guess it's possible he got cold feet. Also, this work is unlike the other three suites in many respects.

[@andrewbraid1815]

I came across this while looking for Tchaikovsky's Third SYMPHONY. The Third Symphony, this is not, but this Third Orchestra Suite is an exquisitely beautiful, lyrical and also powerful work and I am so happy to have discovered this wonderful performance. The first movement has so much sweetness and beautiful counterpoint - reminds me of Tchaikovsky's string serenade - and the last movement (starting at 38:50 ) is a boisterous festival of orchestral power. I love it when the orchestra arrives at the main theme of the last movement at about 39:55 and again at 41:15 and 43:30. The strings really soar at 42:20. A wonderfully poised, sensitive and smart performance by this orchestra and conductor. And what exceptional execution in the coda finale. Absolutely hair-raising. Bravo.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This melody is comfortable , I remember my late beloved mother was impressed with and shed tears . From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@aatim2308]

This piece deserves to be called a symphony! It's not so expansive as the Fifth or the Sixth but the music is so captivating, sophisticated and in a lot of places deeply emotional and profound.

[@thesilvershining]

Agreed!

[@philzmusic8098]

I think the reason Tchaikovsky called his suites by that name instead of symphonies is that they depart from the traditional sonata allegro form 1st mvt, slow movement and scherzo, and rondo last movement. This masterpiece is rivaled only by the Pathétique Symphony.

[@paulsomers6048]

Ah! That Scherzo with the lightness of Mendelssohn and the unique use of the snare drum. Exquisite!!

[@elainebmack]

I love that movement; playful and light!

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

Look at the 3rd Flutist just sitting there listening. What a posture. What an elegant man.

[@alvarito45]

HR Frankfurt Sinfonie has two principals for flute seat. Here is Sebastian; the other is Clara. Both excellent flutist!

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

@@alvarito45 I'm talking about the 3rd Flutist not the principles. The black guy with the glasses.

[@alvarito45]

Ah yes! Well it's the first time I see him in this orchestra!!! And they also have a black flutist who also plays the piccolo.

[@MM-111]

@Quotenwagnerianer His name is Sebastian Wittiber - Flöte - Flute. In 1989, at the age of 21, Sebastian Wittiber became deputy principal flutist of the hr-Sinfonieorchester and has been his its principal flutist since 1999. Sebastian Wittiber has been a flute lecturer ( in german "Dozent" ) at the Frankfurt University of Music since 1999. One video for you, Qualität - Quality - 1080p50 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWe4q2iXgNllbZo Enjoy!

[@barbrab1293]

Grandios und ein Trost in dieser Zeit.

[@Eiger6]

I'm stunned. I was not familiar at all with this work. Beautiful!

[@chrissergeant7798]

Gorgeous. Makes me feel like Christmas. The conductor looked like he stepped out of the 19th century. The musicians separated creates a beautiful open sound. Thanks again Frankfurt Radio Symphony. Thanks for keeping Western Civilisation alive.

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

But the reduced string section leads to an imbalance. Especially in the lower register.

[@chrissergeant7798]

@@Quotenwagnerianer Ok, but awesome through my headphones. Merry Christmas!

[@hansjuergenkohlhaas871]

@@Quotenwagnerianer My thought, too. This grandiouse work with symphonic dimensions calls for more than just two double basses. Otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed this brilliant performance, to me as an "oldtimer" it proved to be a real discovery, of something you hardly come accross in any concerthall.

[@jamilalessandrokowcun9389]

Always wonder why there is some veiled/insidious allusion to a dwindling 'Western civilization' on so many classical music videos... Especially ironic in the case of Tchaikovsky who was much derided in his life for being too close to the 'Eastern' style of 'thoughtless' composition with which many Russians were tainted but who himself had a great sympathy with Jewish/Roma and Steppe melodies... There is no such thing as 'Western' other than in the construction of a racial myth, the insulation of music from the folk or broader global currents is persistently shown to be misleading. Its a beautiful piece, it doesn't have to stand in for some lazy conservative ideal, the Orthodox celebration of Christmas couldn't be further from that of the Anglican tradition anyhow...

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

@@jamilalessandrokowcun9389 What on earth are you talking about? Where is this veiled allusion you mention?

[@michaeldunlap2693]

This is stunningly beautiful. The English horn and violin solos are gorgeous!

[@Greathanno]

I love this suite so much. In 1891 Tchaikovsky brought this music to inauguration concert of Carnegie hall with his first Piano Concerto. He must have been proud of it. Thank you!

[@navaneethakrishnans1299]

Outstanding performance of artists, hats off to hr symphony.

[@paulwilson4738]

Always very glad to turn back to this selection, which I have done several times. It's truly one piece that I hope will remain available to be transformed by for muchos años!

[@alvarito45]

The theme of the Andantino "Èlègie" is so, so Chaikovskyan! Impossible to make confusion with any other composer. Thanks for posting! Very worthty.

[@thesilvershining]

Agreed!

[@elainebmack]

Yes!

[@erikscherer22]

My favorite Tchaikovsky piece, and it sounded even better with the smaller size orchestra. Well done!

[@elainebmack]

I agree! It's almost like a smaller ensemble allows the players a more expansive space to really play out and gives the overall sound a chance to "bloom". Sometimes less is more.

[@rickeysmith1718]

I was in tears all the way thru this preformance ,super well done

[@japan2096]

Thank you so much! 最後まで集中力を切らさぬ演奏のオーケストラと 指揮者に感謝します。そしてホルンパートの譜面台に下がったマスクを ズームアップしたカメラさん‼ありがとう。

[@zerokelviin938]

bravo 👌

[@IvanHernandez-gx4rt]

A formidable performance of a very much neglected Tchaikovsky's masterpiece, that certainly deserves a better place in repertoire. Beauty beyond my words!!!💖💖

[@masterboy7249]

All of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral pieces are masterpieces.

[@thesilvershining]

@@masterboy7249 I was going to comment the same thing, you beat me to it 😉

[@DougMorley1]

Absolutely wonderful to experience this live performance. It was only so sad that because of the mad present situation there was no audience to give this orchestra the appreciation that it so richly deserved.

[@nickwright6034]

This is an excellent performance of an unfairly neglected work. Many thanks.

[@kjmolinar]

Its not a symthony

[@baltoman24]

May I add, I missed the audience applause which would have greeted the conclusion of the work, but it is also interesting to not how live the acoustic of the hall is, without the audience seated. Bravo to everyone! We applaud you all from afar.

[@pepesalmon]

I totally agree, the public was so stingy

[@josepablo1514]

Congratulations on this great performance. Regards to all Germans including my family there in these difficult moments.

[@cassianodurandpinheiro]

Wunderbar!

[@giancitton2604]

Suite n. 3 (1884) 00:23 Élégie. Andantino molto cantabile (sol maggiore) 11:53 Valse mélancolique. Allegro moderato (mi minore) 18:19 Scherzo. Presto (mi minore) 23:44 Tema con variazioni. Andante con moto (sol maggiore) ( Delle 12 variazioni intensa e soggiogante la XI, dopo l'assolo di violino, con un'affettuosa coda del pieno orchestrale. da - 33:12 a - 38:54 )

[@simongrant1237]

Magnificent! I don't understand why this amazing work rarely gets a run out, one of the gems of the repertoire.

[@jauscielinginclusive3873]

Today I listened to two symphonies and tears of emotion it was so beautiful and so greatly mastered. Just. BEAUTIFUL

[@thiagofigueiredo2976]

This is my favorite Tchaikovsky's symphony. I haven't listened all of them yet

[@bobcochran2890]

Great interpretation, elegant and clean conducting.

[@mcschraagen]

One of the best performances of this masterpiece! Thank you!

[@alicewhite1860]

Wonderful concertmaster Florin Iliescu solo. 33:11 My heart is melting ...

[@floriniliescu]

Thank you so much for your support and your kind words!🙏☺️

[@santiagomaldonado1153]

@@floriniliescu You are great!!!!

[@floriniliescu]

@@santiagomaldonado1153 ☺️🙏,thank you!!!

[@Bnio]

@@floriniliescu I immediately went back and watched the solo again. So satisfying!

[@floriniliescu]

@@Bnio Ohhh,thank you so much!🤗

[@Discovery_and_Change]

1st movement 0:24 begins | 4:43 harps begin to build | 4:53 | 4:57 | 7:33 repeat theme | 8:55 peaceful flute | 10:35 gentle theme | 2nd movement 11:54 begins 3rd movement 18:20 begins 4th movement (lots of breathing sounds?) 23:45 begins | 37:17 magical gentle | 38:56 trumpet build ups |

[@elainebmack]

Interesting sound quality without an audience there. The presence of tv cameras onstage made for some interesting camera work too. I'm really impressed that this orchestra didn't just shut down due to COVID, but still managed to provide the concert experience to the public.

[@sakuntalabasu1493]

Speechless in admiration, a wonderful performance. Many thanks

[@jimholder6656]

Beyond superb!

[@masterboytothemax1599]

Tchaikovsky. King of the Romantic Era.

[@elainebmack]

Florian Iliescu is a marvel! What a superb musician.

[@erikacasarin6690]

Such a magnificent performance. Wish I could be there in person to listen to and applaud these brilliant musicians!

[@ДмитрийПотупка]

Браво, маэстро! Оркестр классный 💐👏👏👏👍

[@jeroendejong6680]

A much neglected great piece by Tchaikowsky. A covid-safe performance with thinned out string section thus lacking a bit of heft, but nonetheless a very good version. Kochanovsky I've seen conducting at two occasions in Brussels, Mysterium by Scriabin and Tchaikokowsky's Fifth, with the Belgian National Orchestra. Elegant attire and conducting style, a man to look out for.

[@joseantoniorodriguez5983]

Sinceras felicitaciones al maestro y los músicos, una excelente interpretación de la bella suite orquestal N° 3 de Tschaikowsky

[@123kwj]

Thank you, thank you! What a great performance! I nearly jump up from my dining chair at the end! Bravo! Frankfurt Radio Symphony, you've made my life more enjoyable during this extraordinary difficult time! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! 🥰🎵🎶💓

[@PeterLunowPL]

Over the years this splendid orchestra stole my heart and the recordings themselves are simple gorgeous. I think they are by now one of the best orchestras in Europe

[@davidevans3227]

..all four of Tchaikovsky's orchestral suites are wonderful examples of his work, thankyou for this one 🙂

[@philzmusic8098]

The best performance of this masterpiece I have heard. The tempos are perfect, the cor anglais is terrific, and the concertmaster is a demon. Bravi tutti!

[@philzmusic8098]

I suspect Kochanovsky watched the video of Gelsey Kirkland and Mikhail Barishnikov dancing Balanchine's ballet Theme and Variations. His tempos in the last movement are spot on.

[@baltoman24]

Thank you for posting this beautiful performance of this, one of my favorite works, by the Russian master, Tchaikovsky! Gorgeous music, beautifully realized!

[@silkemo6364]

Einfach nur wunderschön!

[@mattig.6219]

Vielen Dank für den Upload! Wundervoll gespielt, das wäre eine CD/LP-Veröffentlichung wert!

[@thesilvershining]

Thank you so much for posting this, what a great performance of a wrongfully neglected work! Shout out to all the talented musicians that made this possible! ♥️

[@DavidPerez-wd6tx]

Bella obra musical compuesta por PIT., exelente interpretación y también el director es genial.gracias❤❤❤❤❤

[@VIOVIO2000]

Thank you for giving such an outstanding performance, it really means a lot at this difficult time.

[@giancitton2604]

Promette bene il giovane primo violino Florin Iliescu ! Appassionato ! 33:12

[@floriniliescu]

Grazie mille!!🙏

[@willcwhite]

love the maestro's bling!!

[@davestreit3396]

Thank you for creating and posting this. Superb performance and terrific production!

[@phyllishinton9377]

Grand Performance!

[@Miaskofiev]

Well, I certainly applauded at the end!

[@amalchniber6176]

Very nice and beautiful

[@ludix711]

my favorite composer. One of his most memorable pieces Imo

[@Joe1935429]

An extraordinary work, beautifully played! Bravissimo! One of us has been in hiding. Thank you so much!

[@ivylwl2]

Thank you for the music. Happy New Year! ;)

[@MegaVicar]

Fantastic! Bravo to all! A favorite piece from Tchaikovsky; this orchestra has played so many neglected but wonderful works during the pandemic. Thank you!

[@csabaszilagyi6885]

I APPLAUDED AT THE END! BRAVI!

[@dertonsetzer7055]

Herrlich!

[@hopetopeople]

좋은 영상 고맙습니다~() Thank you~!!

[@eensio]

Splendid in many ways: also visually. It is great that these documents has been done here

[@charlesvane2774]

Lovely interpretation!

[@MarceloOliveira-sg2zx]

Maravilhoso, incrível o trabalho e a playlist de vocês, as obras e os criadores foram belamente selecionados. Acredito que poderiam adicionar obras do compositor brasileiro Villa Lobos.

[@jerryjooo]

너무 좋아요.. 항상 잘 듣고 있어요!

[@aleksandra_v]

I часть элегия 0:24 1 тема 3:00 2 тема II часть 11:54 меланхолический вальс 12:50 2 тема III скерцо 18:20 IV тема 23:46

[@ArtKrikorian]

Terrific! Thank you!

[@lindametelka5172]

Ah! the glorious poignant melodies of Tschaikowsky! so sad, so heroic!

[@alaalfa8839]

I wonder why it reminds me a style of Smetana Má Vlast written in 1874 - 1879.... the movements and mostly the last two movements are so "glorious" as the last movement of 3 suite of Tchaikovsky, but Tchaikovsky's concept is a little different he has other concepts....maybe the glorious style was modern at that time. Tchaikovsky was a great melodist too. Nutcracker, Serenade for strings etc.

[@ricardogarces9680]

Bravo, gran finale

[@MikhailNelevo]

Just leave some applause here from grateful audience 👏👏👏

[@bimbosiqueira1719]

Maravilha!

[@ahikarlassirien771]

6:52 cette idée de montée dramatique jusqu’à la « délivrance » en 7:15 me fait penser au dernier mouvement du concerto numéro un de violon de Bruch

[@elainebmack]

The English horn is wonderful here. You don't hear many extended solos for this instrument except in the Russian repertoire.

[@alaalfa8839]

At 29:00 maybe its Mozart?.. Tchaikovsky was impressed by Mozart's piece when he was young.

[@aprilatherton739]

I've always loved this suite, and the Frankfurters do a wonderful job. Hot dog!

[@goldenagepianist]

After watching Balanchine’s choreography I thought the orchestra version would’ve been dull, but the music itself is actually better

[@김준표-z2x]

좋습니다.

[@matthiashartge5520]

Is ist possible that 17:50 reminds me of Schubert Unvollendete and Mahler 6th? :D

[@michaelthoseby4682]

Indeed it does!

[@alaalfa8839]

Last movement reminds me Smetana´s Má vlast .... Šarka, and Blanik made 1874-1879

[@MM-111]

Wunderschön! 👏🎼🎶 Falsche Titel, hier ist aber Marc Bouchkov nicht dabei.

[@sebastiaolaerciopereira8574]

As Suítes são lindas; tenho-as em vinil com a regência de Antal Dorati com magnifica performance!!?

[@Keremmmmm]

❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@tzart8052]

첫눈오는날 ! 감동의 연속입니다 사랑 💕을 보냅니다 🍒 🌲 🌳 🙆‍♂️🌷트롯신

[@josephcoleman3635]

Was there an audience there? Must have been a Covid closed session.

[@ChiakiShirakawa]

ポーランドのポロネーズ？ チャイコフスキーさんの曲はどれも壮大でロマンチックでいいね。 息子にはベートーベンさんをオススメした記憶があるけど、エカテリーナ2世さんがママの憧れだと紹介するならチャイコフスキーさんを聞かせるべきだったかも。 でも息子がハマったのはドラクエ音楽のオーケストラバージョンとドラクエミュージカルだった。

ive listened to all of tchaikovskys symphonies for many reasons and i learned that this couldve been his fifth after listening to all his symphonies and my god i love that its a suite because it adds a different type of piece to his work list but this suite really puts his symphonies to shame to my eyes sorry homie love you though xx

[@notaire2]

Die Streicher und die Holzbläser sind ausnahmslos ausgezeichnet.

[@anacravero7027]

😉😊😍😙😘

[@NPC54619]

Such a pity the pandemic ruined the adrenaline of a live audience.

[@thomase13]

Indeed! And sad that few venues will put in any facilities for clean air like filters or UV lights that could start to make something like that even remotely reasonable in the midst of an age-accelerating, brain-damaging, disabling pandemic!

[@zinam5795]

Руководя хорошим Оркестром, желательно попросить его играть в звуковом балансе и разумной. динамике--у П.И.Ч-го и crescendo & pp присутствуют в динамич.обозначениях....Ритм хороший,но Динамика развития -- очень важный фактор Музыки!... Всем ЗДОРОВЬЯ!

[@elainebmack]

Please indulge a comment that has nothing to do with the music. With relatively few exceptions, the men of all ages in this reduced orchestra have full heads of hair, a sign of good health. It may seem superficial and unrelated to note given that this is a music presentation, I am certain that good consistent government health care in Germany is certainly a factor.

[@Christian-tw7me]

The Conductor Looks like the Young Tschaikowski…

[@EmrahUncu]

Was someone sniffing through the entire fourth movement ? Messed up the whole thing for me.

[@嬉々-u6i]

3:00

[@uff7733]

38:55

[@snot2late]

destroy my vitriol. let me loose of this hatred. the formidable thoughts that plague my destitute heart. allow me life and love and so you follow me around this dismal path. i succumb to your desperate plea. what have i found but my only lasting want. those thoughts that destroy me will fail for the time being. i fail for you. this dance.....this dance.....it fails...it fails.....but......at once....a desperate need...a confusing romp......just stop now....i can not hold on to the handle. i try....it must be nice to have such a delusion. desperation is the glue that must stick. lost in finale....so im in the corner and out of touch an i can see those who have an easy time with the life. the chaos unfolds and....chaos fills my lie and my life..... i must die out now.............

[@fredrickroll06]

My dear fellow sufferer, Tchaikovsky was for me from the beginning of my life up to this day (I am now almost 76) what parents are for most people: he was the ONLY one who was always there and always understood! Please allow yourself to fall into Tchaikovsky's arms, into his infinitely big and warm consoling soul, and weep with him - nothing else brings such relief, such a sense of being sheltered and comprehended!!

[@snot2late]

@@fredrickroll06 for us in this corner...scrounging for the scraps of meaning that fall like flakes of dandruff. but i have the key....just be in the shadows of the convenience store. i have learned how to pretend to not care. just to keep my head down and FOCUS on my work....use the environment as your pallet.....

[@thesilvershining]

@@fredrickroll06 Tchaikovsky saved my life when I was emotionally abused by my stepfather for years. At nine years old I discovered Tchaikovsky and his music became my outlet and consistently filled me with hope and awe that human beings were capable of creating such profound beauty. Because of him I started playing piano & clarinet at age 11 and almost 30 years later I’m still ardently in love with his music more than ever!

[@fredrickroll06]

@@thesilvershining You have my fullest sympathy! I was existentially “abused” by my father's having instilled in me an insatiable thirst for becoming a “great” composer. I fear that I have failed in this endeavor on all counts; nonetheless, I have made a fairly good stab at it. My composition which comes closest to Tchaikovsky, in my own estimation, is Hester Prynne's aria in Act 3 of my opera, The Scarlet Letter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXbGe6ypdpxgh6c. The Hamburg Chamber Opera produced a kind of Readers' Digest Condensed Version of the entire work - in German, onstage, with costumes, a seven-piece orchestra and with an audience. The whole production is on KZbin, starting at kzbin.info/www/bejne/iojagYaFj62sfqc. The recitative before Hester's aria is spoken, not sung, at kzbin.info/www/bejne/qondi4KBi5mAbdE, 19:25; the same Armenian soprano Arpine Oganyan as in the other recording reveals here her prowess not only as a singer, but also as an actress. She begins to sing at 19:25. Another testimony to my accomplishments as a composer is the rendition of my Italian song cycle Frantumi (“Shards of Glass”) by the absolutely top-notch mezzo-soprano Elisabeth Kulman, who is renowned here in Europe and in Japan, but apparently still unknown in the U.S. You can read subtitles in English and many other languages by clicking on the cogwheel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaTQkHWMbbR9fNk. There are many other compositions of mine on KZbin - the most important ones are perhaps the Pablo Neruda setting Los versos más tristes, kzbin.info/www/bejne/raXEhaywjM-WmrM, and Den ungeborenen Enkeln, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGfaimR4dt97bpo.

[@maxlinder5262]

Conductor : Fancy on the necktie & shirt collar .....