Itzhak Perlman: Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral"

[@williamcomiskey6388]

Everyone tends to praise the conductor, the soloist, the entire orchestra, but let's not forget the guy who wrote it. What a magnificent piece; you can actually hear the sun come out.

[@shirleyrombough8173]

How wonderful: my favorite violinist conducting my favorite Beethoven symphony.

[@hendrikbotha665]

In my view this is the perfect interpretation. I've listened to literally dozens of recordings. The tempi are just right for every movement, neither ponderous nor rushed. Well done IPO and maestro Perlman!

[@jossy314]

Perfection. How pleasant to be able to listen online. Gorgeous.

[@Jolietjakejohn]

So many orchestras do symphonies too fast. Just because they can. This is wonderful.

[@ManxThor]

Excellent performance of Beethoven's masterpiece. The last movement (Shepherds song) was my late mother's favourite & I always feel uplifted listening to it.

[@andysokal1564]

I love this rendition. But I will never forget the conductor who introduced me to this amazing composition Leopold Stokowski.

[@NicholasWingComposer]

Bravo! Thank you for making this brilliant IPO performance with Maestro Perlman available.

[@sean62588]

How a peace piece.

[@teresaquijas8404]

gracias musica de angeles

[@kmk8284]

I love the storm!

[@publicdomainclassicalmusic3961]

The credited soloists seem to correspond to the concerto that was performed before the symphony. Of course there is no piano here.

[@nancebreen4737]

Worlds greatest music coincides with high point in civilization

[@felicitasramobeltran4816]

PAZ.....LIBERTAD.......SALUD.....FELI CIDAD.........

[@user-pi2tl8iu6z]

참 좋습니다(very good)!

[@Jolietjakejohn]

1st movement. The oboes look different sized.

[@dylansoul1668]

Grandios

[@giusegiov7207]

Brava Navah Perlman!

[@chessematics]

It's andante molto MOTO not MOSSO

[@marcosPRATA918]

Primorous interpretation.

[@JoshuaSobel]

He's actually a pretty good conductor!

[@dennispearson9287]

Yeah !!!.....I Guess you Call this a Late Vocation in Life !! But In The Case of Mr. Perlman, BETTER LATE THAN NEVER !!!.....

[@nicholasfox966]

I'm sorry, but he is not. He is entirely incompetent. The orchestra manages to stay together because they are highly skilled professionals with lots of experience with this piece, and they are able to follow each other. The only reason he is sitting there is because he is Itzhak Perlman, the great violinist. That is the only reason. If someone were to apply for entrance to a conservatory conducting program and conduct like this in their audition, they would not be admitted. This is fraudulent, and an insult to those who have devoted their lives to the art and craft of conducting.

[@JoshuaSobel]

@@nicholasfox966 ok buddy

[@nicholasfox966]

Or you could dispute what I said.

[@hendrikbotha665]

@@nicholasfox966 A good performance is NOT just a case of 'staying together'. The conductor decides the tempi, dynamics etc. and it was exemplary! Your criticism of Perlman wouldn't hold water if you were listening to a audio only recording.

[@volkermehlert6436]

Pictures made by music...!

[@user-yk4st2re7y]

パールマン渾身のパストラール☀

[@KW-ey7fb]

Why is he dressing in Chinese clothing?

[@jmg1884]

A great violinist and bad conductor.