Igor Stravinsky Firebird Suite Finale - Valery Gergiev

Valery Gergiev conducting Vienna Philharmonic at Salzburg Festival 2000 playing Firebird (Finale) by Igor Stravinsky. One of the best version (thanks Gergiev) of one of the most beautiful, intense and stunning musical piece ever composed.

[@romainrisso2438]

The Igor Stravinsky's Firebird Suite Finale is to me the most beautiful and uplifting piece of classical music.

[@natga8943]

you should listen to sibelius 2nd symphony. i feel like you will find it enjoyable as well

[@neilryan9301]

The sound of the French horn coming in gives me chills...

[@alanjohnfairweather9200]

Bravo!

[@rr7firefly]

I like to watch Gergiev's finale to the Firebird to remind myself what dedication to one's art is all about. His intensity is always a wake up call: "Don't go easy on yourself just because the world everywhere is easily satisfied with mediocre efforts. To hell with all that." // Thank you, Maestro Gergiev!

[@derekenzo5083]

instaBlaster...

[@rr7firefly]

@Timmy Tran Your comment is something that a mature music lover would NOT write. I'm struck by your bald-faced misunderstanding about what Gergiev is about. His gestures may be exaggerated, but he has been guiding the musicians in many rehearsals to get them to this point. This is the culmination of countless hours of preparation.

[@davidforbes2795]

He is a friend of Putin and yet pretends to be an interpreter of Shostakovich. We are experiencing a time when people are dieting because of people like Gergiev. Iris time for him to take responsibility!

[@rr7firefly]

@@davidforbes2795 I certainly do not approve of Mister Putin. But how exactly is Gergiev a friend of Putin's? On whose initiation? Putin would certainly like to be legitimized by associating with a famous Russian musician. If Gergiev did not want that association, would it be dangerous for him to keep his distance, or (even more daring) to be critical? Putin does not hesitate to eliminate any perceived criticism.

[@corneliaalbering712]

To remind all just watching this finally, he had be conducting the entire Suite from the beginning, thus his Bravo Sweating🎶❣️🎵🙏✝️

[@fatovamingus]

I come to this over and over. He is lost in it. He is wrapped in it and its breathtaking

[@MartinMerayoUCDM]

as a conductor myself i have to say that i think that 4:13 ninja move is epic. I usually tend to think that gergievs gestures must be a pain to follow for the orchestra, but here, o h my, this performance is something else.

[@robertsheward9336]

That move is epic, at that point I realize I am watching something totally amazing. Gergiev is a beast!

[@MartinMerayoUCDM]

A truly historical performance for sure​@@robertsheward9336

[@metalheadjock3513]

It's important that the final B -Major chord be played tutti beginning at the EXACT same second, going from pianissimo to fortissimo. Amazingly I've heard orchestras completely disregard the dynamic markings. It's beautifully rendered here...and the chord is even given a fermata, which is longer than I've ever heard. Love it. The hall might not be opulent nor Gergiev polished, but his awareness and passion for "The Firebird" is clearly evident. He is one of my favorites because of his intense passion.

[@michaelhood7625]

Gergiev's conducting is a strenuous and passionate demonstration of his love for this music! His direction of the strike on the heavy bass drum at 4:14 always gets me.

[@neilryan9301]

Yup, he definitely nailed it.

[@gearaddictclimber2524]

Incredibly fierce. Watching him totally endangers the musical experience.

[@corneliaalbering712]

Magnificent, Maestro Gergiev

[@delicious9824]

I have nothing to say. The best performance that everyone played with one heart.

[@ferencmuranyi1298]

Csodálatos karmester, nagyszerű zenekar! Ezt nevezik Művészetnek!!! Köszönöm, hogy meghallgathattam!!!

[@BytomGirl]

I love ballet, love Firebird and love Maestro Gergiev. What could be better. When I hear this finale I always see the glorious ending to a Russian fairy tale, a marriage of Prince Ivan.

[@Yannoux3000]

I'm not a Gergiev fan but when someone loves that much the music he conducts the rendition is great

[@and321now]

So, by your own logic, you are a de facto Gergiev fan then...? I'd re-read what you've written.

[@Yannoux3000]

@@and321now fan of this rendition at least ;)

[@fatovamingus]

I understand what you mean because he becomes fragile in this. He is humbled by Stravinsky and not the king of the Mariinsky. It's a transformation.

[@BucurEST1989]

This was perfect. The best version on you tube. Tempo was perfect, including voicing an dynamics. Perfection.

[@fjfjrfjfjr]

Gergiev is lots of fun to play with! I’ve done a few operas with him. He sincerely loves what he’s doing.

[@drigoli86]

That's amazing! Which operas?

[@fjfjrfjfjr]

@@drigoli86 La Boheme on tour in Tokyo. Oops, I forget the other one. In D. C. I think.

[@hugosanchez7599]

I used to think Gergiev made the last chord last too long in this version of The Firebird (considering Stravinsky's own recordings). Bullshit. This finale deserves it

[@fernandomunoz1974]

What a wonder, I would like to be a musician to be directed by this poet of magic hands and fingers. He does not conduct the orchestra, he conducts the score because he knows it by heart and memory, and sees it in his mind and his fingers and are writing it in the space and he is only marking them and making them visible to everyone. He is a master of passion and music overflowing beyond words.

[@alfielock3603]

He carried on the legacy of Leopold..Surely the most famous conductor who never used a baton.

[@JohnJApanovitch]

This is so good. The way the maestro conducts with passion is simply wonderful, and he really gets a feel for how amazing and inspiring Stravinsky's music is. Good job to Maestro Gergiev and the Vienna Philharmonic!

[@edifiedreader]

Bravo, Maestro! 👏 🎵

[@walmartdog1142]

No matter the group performing this masterpiece, my mind still sees the images from Fantasia 2000.

[@Sheffield6688]

I was blessed to see Valery Gergiev conduct the Mariinsky's "Le sacre du printemps" in Paris on the 100th anniversary , May 29, 2013 and concert versions of the "Big Three", "The Firebird" (full), "Petrushka" and also "Le sacre" at Carnegie Hall in New York, October 11, 2013. He is one of the greats, and Igor Stravinsky himself? The greatest of the greats!

[@fatovamingus]

Here you are!! I am doing some things with the Fondation Igor Stravinsky. I will send you a link,.

[@Sheffield6688]

@@fatovamingus Sure thank you. :-) I can send you pics that I took there if you want too. Marie is a very good friend of mine. Got to hang out with her, Nico and Alex on 2 different trips to the USA. Love them as family. :-)

[@fatovamingus]

@@Sheffield6688 we haven't officially met yet I can't stand you!! you always "one-up" me

[@Sheffield6688]

@@fatovamingus I have no problem with you however (why would I?) and no, not actually true about “one-upping”. Self-inflated, insecure assholes “one-up” others and I would hope I wouldn’t be described that way by others. In fact, as much as I love many of the same things you do, your boundless enthusiasm itself for “All Things Stravinsky”, ONE-UPS ME. Look at all of the amazing Stravinsky related videos you’ve uploaded as a resource for many, and look at all of the knowledge you have on his various works. Off the top of my head I can barely spell “Pulcinella” let alone talk intelligently about it, without researching it beforehand, Lol. We’re all on the same side and it’s not competing in the least for me. At any rate, have a good weekend and smile. You deserve to. 😎

[@fatovamingus]

@@Sheffield6688 LOL I think you (like Marie) are awesome. People with ability to travel and do and see things that others could be lofty about? You ddo not.

[@decafmocha211]

Magnificent

[@petrusasemicorma9290]

Fantastico

[@tjs9]

I love Gergiev!

[@JamesSmith-vz8yr]

Are you a YES fan too?

[@shijoejoseph2011]

Gergiev is a dangerous gamble but nailed this! And yet, the definitive version is that of Kitajenko (the Audio CD version, not the complete ballet or live version). Those notes being sustained just a few seconds longer, goosebumps; and the crowd goes ecstatic!

[@nbt3663]

The finale done absolutely extraordinary.

[@nigeldeforrest-pearce8084]

Marvelous!!!

[@jacktayl]

The conductor really was sweating up a storm in this.

[@corneliaalbering712]

Maestro has conducted the entire Firebird with all his entire body constantly moving with enthusiasm, it’s no wonder he sweats🙏❣️💋🎶🎵😍

[@corneliaalbering712]

Bravo 👏👏🎶🎵❣️

[@clsatc]

Why didn't this performance get a standing ovation? If any performance deserves one this one is it!

[@fatovamingus]

Because they are not seeing him....he becomes so humble in this wow....but the audience does not see that. And that makes it even better.

[@henrykaspar3634]

Because this a European audience. They don’t stand on their chairs all the time.

[@decafmocha211]

I could not agree more...this was genius

[@batifolage4238]

Enorme !! Merciiii

[@nigeldeforrest-pearce8084]

Breathtaking!!!

[@mariaalmeida189]

Congratulations Gregiev.❤

[@nigeldeforrest-pearce8084]

Stunning Beauty!!!

[@2Hearts3]

Would love to be a conductor-- what a joy it would be to conduct this wonderful piece. 👏🏆🎶 (well, will lead it from my kitchen... 😏)

[@marshallartz395]

Wow! 🔥🕊

[@alfielock3603]

Surely one of the most euphoric finishes in all classical music if Classic FM did a Top 50 of best endings to a classical piece then this would have to be Top 3. It's one of the few pieces that brings a joyful tear to the eye and after a near 45 minute perfomance of the whole suite conductor Valery Gergiev sweated out every last bit of his passion and soul for that climax.

[@nbt3663]

The end. Well if that does not grab you nothing will.

[@corneliaalbering712]

Ok

[@michaelmichelz3349]

How true....

[@nbt3663]

@michaelmichelz3349 thanks for responding. Now I get to listen to it again.

[@antonio_rioseco]

Bravo!!!! the most intense finale I ever heard of this remarkable Ballet! How woderful...as it should be!..."Gergiev dont want the music to be ended"..he gave full value to the chords including the final one...so passionate! this part is commonly played so fast even by Strawinsky himself...Perfromers are very necessary!!

[@daveenyart]

Superb bass trombone. Cool when allowed to cut loose.

[@sounddesign777]

Love this

[@diegoforesti4726]

I Filarmonici di Vienna sono semplicemente mostruosi quando suonano insieme!!! Magistrale interpretazione!!! Quando poi Gergeev è così ispirato....

[@diegoforesti4726]

Apoteosi musicale massima!!! Stravinsky è stato un genio assoluto!!!

[@massimomedici4606]

Grande Gergiev!

[@kirksmith1534]

Fabulous. A great example

[@bertrandrussel3680]

Why I am crying?

[@drigoli86]

I got used to it by now. It happens almost every time.

[@AbareKillerFan-yo7pe]

I am also crying

[@mariafernandafuentesmoran3437]

una palabra censilla maravilloso

[@eleanormedcalf3836]

What a piece

[@Hey_MikeZeroEcho22P]

" COSMOS " brought me here......Thanks, Dr. Sagan, R.I.P. - 'Blues for a Red Planet' - "COSMOS" series 2022P.

[@user-uh9mt8tn6w]

Медитативное начало и мощный финал! Молодой Гергиев был хорош!

[@okmonkidrip5104]

here from oklou ig, what a masterpiece

[@jmwoods190]

Actually this isn' the finale of the suite version, but rather that of the full ballet version of the Firebird(which I prefer anyway). How to tell the difference: 1. 0:00-0:17 i.e. Kaschei's(the villiain's) Death is included on the full ballet version, but is cut out in the 1919 suite version. 2. The 2 huge bass drum rolls at the end only appear in the full ballet version, whereas the suite version only includes the big strokes at the end of those 2 rolls.

[@patricioibarra2365]

Lo mejor de Igor Stravinsky "música pagana"

[@matiasazpurua]

Increíble

[@itamarferreiradecarvalho487]

Gosto muito de música clássica, porque é muito relaxante e me faz dormir.

[@antoniogarciagil4665]

🦅🔥🔥🔥🔥 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@robertovivas9116]

LA MUSICA DE IGOR ES PARA ENTRAR EN LA 5TA DIMENCION INPRECIONANTEEE

[@itamarferreiradecarvalho487]

Música lindíssima!!! 😊

[@patricioibarra2365]

Lo mejor de Igor Stravinsky...musica "pagana"

[@veronicavasquezbascunan1083]

..la verdadera música te hace ser impecable y único...no se puede repetir, se hace eterno mi sentir, en cada nota musical que estalla y oye mi alma juvenil 🙏 🎶💯

[@user-vo6oq1bv8x]

Very good.

[@user-eu6ef6ih3z]

Птица. Счастья завтрешнего дня прилетела крыльями звеня. Выбери меня выбери меня птица. Счастья завтрешнего. Дня!!! Браво маэстро. Гергиев! Брависсимо !!! 🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈🦚🌈

[@casch5695]

Il vit la musique. Belle harmonie entre le Chef et l orchestre.

[@johnatwell2753]

Sweat it, man!

[@francoisepailhes1152]

Magnifique !! Qui pourrait égaler Stravinsky ?

[@corneliaalbering712]

Excellent beyond the Heavens❣️🙏✝️

[@Pauken11]

It’s not the Firebird Suite. It’s the complete ballet.

[@jennifermorris6848]

This makes me want to play the triangle.

[@AbareKillerFan-yo7pe]

I heard this in Fantasia 2000

[@1958PonyBoy]

Oh, yeah.

[@BalbirSingh-gr2qk]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@khadzhibibiberdyklycheva9450]

❤

[@mr.herbszt7749]

5:22

[@Kilgore482]

Interesting...as though the musicians are keyed into him nearly as closely as his gestures suggest.

[@tommossgamblin239]

Everyone here is rightly talking about the last (B maj) chord, but for my money the peak should be at the 4th to last chord with the F natural (tritone) at the top. I listened to a bunch of recordings and this is the only one (even including Stravinsky himself) that comes close to the total abandon I feel that chord needs. Well played Valery!

[@davidchamberlain5425]

This conductor looks like...Patrick Troughton..Dr Who.....great man as well.🎵🎶👍

[@ysayejoestar7423]

One of the most chilling pieces ever written imo!

[@composerpatrick]

Wait, that's Jack Nicholson conducting, idnt it?

[@daveenyart]

uh....are there any female members? Excellent conductor.

[@math8er1]

What is Trevor Phillips doing conducting an orchestra?

[@TheLastOfTheFinest80]

Is there any video of Gergiev conducting without ever sweating?

[@drigoli86]

No way

[@glp329]

When God makes music it Is Grand.

[@annakimborahpa]

Fantastic, but I miss VG's toothpick.

[@germanbigdaddy]

i approve this

[@JLTadena]

TwoSetViolin brought me here

[@Traceylsteele]

Which episode?

[@ramprasada7451]

@@Traceylsteele how to conduct like Gergiev in 1 min perhaps

[@kolinneangelapatayan5645]

@@Traceylsteele They're KZbinrs

[@davidhersh3805]

The SOB is into it, isn’t he? Love it!!!

[@hugowilliams1988]

Conductor looks like a fugitive.

[@stevejorfi9086]

He needed to wear a headband.

[@barbarabrown7979]

V

[@asianshoegaze2342]

why'd this dude have to end up being a putin stooge...brilliant conductor

[@jeremyellismusic]

Gergiev90X = 500 calories burned per hour

[@gilmarnogueiraleite2930]

15 idiotas bravo Brasil

[@charleslaine]

Compare the way Gergiev conducts Firebird to that of Tilson Thomas. There is no comparison.

[@basedandchristpilled]

This is better

[@johnjepsen4243]

No female music players. Lol.

[@johndonne2170]

Только пиджак намочил...

[@AshTat06]

A tradegy indeed that such a great conductor playing such great music can support such an evil regime. I have loved Gergiev for many years.........so sad.

[@davidforbes2795]

He is a friend of Putin’s and is an interpreter of Shostakovich!!!!

[@romanoznobishin947]

This piece & all Russian culture hurts with that news?

[@A5ha]

Being unable to separate brilliant artistry from unrelated political views is the mark of an insecure and troubled individual.

[@kenlovesmath2]

This guy has been canceled in Munich.

[@R-N88]

3:27 strings are so overrated :p Ow hang on... 4:15

[@ba_charles]

this shit fucking blows, how do you rush through the last line like that?

[@A5ha]

I doubt someone that uses such colourful language would be even remotely capable of doing any better than one of the greatest conductors of our time.

[@liberte5847]

La honte, le copain de Poutine, c'est à vomir 🤢🤮

[@danielbrunet100]

Degueulasse qu’une telle pourriture pro Poutine soit encore jouée sur KZbin: une honte pour le monde musical …. Gloire à nos amis ukrainiens et à ce peuple courageux !

[@user-wt8zw7ic7n]

@@danielbrunet100 Надо разделять музыку и личные взгляды человека. Только тупицы все смешивают

[@user-wt8zw7ic7n]

Вы наверное и на Чайковского обиделись?

[@danielbrunet100]

@@user-wt8zw7ic7n l’Oiseau de Feu a été créé par Stravinsky - et non Tchaikovski !!! - en 1909-10 alors qu’il était en Ukraine; ce grand compositeur d’origine russe est devenu un concitoyen américain fuyant le climat politique de son pays d’origine… Toute l’œuvre magistrale de Stravinski - et de Tchaikovski qui plus est - est teintée de sa vie et des opinions personnelles de ce grand génie ( comme le furent aussi celles fabuleuses de Beethoven, Mozart Bach et Wagner aussi ) le grand peuple ukrainien et aussi le grand peuple russe doivent cesser la guerre (WAR IS OVER IF YOU WANT IT). RIEN NE JUSTIFIE LES ACTIONS DE DESTRUCTION ACTUELLES et que Gergiev, ce dégueulasse , les cautionne me lève le coeur : tous ceux qui cautionnent publiquement le pourri de Poutine favorise la mort des ukrainiens et bientôt l’isolement et la fin du peuple russe… Osons dire : Gloire à nos amis ukrainiens et à nos amis russes de bonne volonté…et que tous les dictateurs de cette terre soient renversés quels qu’ils soient… La musique elle demeure quoi qu’il advienne…et triomphera…

[@user-wt8zw7ic7n]

@@danielbrunet100 Я понял вас. Хочется надеяться что за пределами России понимают что не все русские поддерживают то,что начал Путин и не все русские заслуживают того,что сейчас происходит с ними. Я имею в виду ненависть всего мира. Можно не любить Путина и так далее. Но зачем ненавидеть ВСЕХ русских. Неважно за Путина или против Путина выступает этот человек.

[@trombocean]

Putin apologist…

[@trombocean]

@@A5ha he’s the conductor

[@trombocean]

@@A5ha so you see, if the conductor was… any other conductor atm… my comment wouldn’t make sense. But in this video, a Putin apologist is conducting. So that’s why my comment is on the video. See? Simple! :)

[@richardwilliams473]

How any of these musicians can follow him is beyond me.His conducting technique is all over the place! The very last climatic note is not precisely placed with his hands at all.

[@jek9911]

Good music but the conductor might as well be from an insane asylum. He seems to let the concert master keep time for the orchestra so the conductor can be off communing with the universe. "Hm I am sweating so much, I must have forgotten my next batch of meds..."

[@stevendaniel8126]

May he never conduct again except for Putin in prison.....