Live from Royal Festival Hall: RAVEL Pavane pour une infante défunte

Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts Ravel's serene Pavane pour une infante défunte in this extract from our second Live from Royal Festival Hall concert.
In this piece, Ravel paints a musical picture of a young princess of the Spanish Golden Age in a stately dance. The concert was livestreamed from the Royal Festival Hall, London, on 29 October 2020.
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[@mauritiusdunfagel9473]

I first heard this piece when I was 10. Now I’m 71 and the enchantment lingers. This is a superb performance!

[@mauritiusdunfagel9473]

Exact same story here, my friend!🌺

[@flylooper]

That's makes two of us! Although I'm 78! Ravel's music is just so bloody...well...right. It's right!

[@angelinasouren]

Likewise, but I was slightly older when I first heard it and am slightly younger (61). I had this record: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ7RYYtvlpKsrbc Now I am going to listen to THIS rendition. (Yes, wonderful! Brought tears to my eyes.)

[@marieclement5715]

same but ! m only 49, it puts me down on my knees

[@1earflapping]

I heard this in my childhood. Over the years fragments of yearning bubbled up, unrecognized but haunting. Only recently, 70+ years later, did I re-experience the music of this piece. I’m thrilled to have found it again.

[@pixiegrrly69]

I found this in hospital waiting for a liver transplant... whenever I felt scared or anxious i listened to this to calm my fears😢😢😢 i am post transplant 58 days but still listen daily to bring calmness and serenity whenever i feel overwhelmed 😕. Beautiful rendition BRAVO 👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@Paul-bd7fe]

You’re awesome, hope you’re recovering steady!

[@pixiegrrly69]

@@Paul-bd7fe Thank you❤️

[@cristian1908]

the princess almost came back to life with this rendition...incredible

[@AI-di7ll]

So much skill, so many hours of perfecting their craft - all of them. Music is truly one of the gems of our existence on this planet.

[@kevinwalsh8598]

It's always been one of my favorites. It reminds me of my mother who passed 63 years ago when I was 7.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you for sharing Kevin. It's a truly wonderful piece.

[@louisvaccaro5865]

Kevin, i dont know if you will read this, im so sorry for the lose of your mom, at such an early age, for me thats heart wrenching to lose your mother, at such an early age, and having to grow up without a mother. may god bless your mother in heaven!, i know, she is looking down at you with her love, and i also know, that she is very proud of you, for the man you have become!!!!. god bless, Louie Vaccaro, las vegas.

[@superlacrosseguy]

Memories. Music is powerful.

[@fildelara279]

From Pavane, to the Lamp is Low, to Aruarian Dance. Simply amazing.😊

[@siliwillow9055]

If I am sitting here in tears because how beautiful this piece truly is, I cannot imagine how moved I would be seeing it in person. Outstandingly done!

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@angelinasouren]

Yeah, me too, this version is also very beautifully done. Superb.

[@gyrocompa]

This sad (but how beautiful) piece is perfectly adapted to this dark period...

[@eloisanzara237]

This is the best orchestral cover I have heard of this masterpiece. It sent genuine shivers down my spine.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Whenever I listen to this masterpiece , sadness surges up within me In memory of Mrs Miku Ishida who was a kind and heartfelt person to me I'm worried about you who have suddenly lost touch with me My only regret is that I have not heard from you As the days go by , I know that the day to return to Mother Earth is not far away It seems like it was a long time ago that I got to know you So long From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@markbridwell8972]

I'm attracted to this piece because of the standard pop/jazz version of it , known as "The Lamp Is Low" . God bless you all !

[@fildelara279]

Then Aruarian Dance by Nujabes. 😊👌

[@matthewtaylor9906]

Magic french horn playing!!! It’s great that you guys are still putting this magic together. Thanks

[@yevgenydodzin9849]

One of the pioneering pieces of neoclassicism. You can hear the ritornello, the baroque chords, and yet the emotional aspects of romanticism shine through. Amazing performance

[@DavidRLentz]

You seem to my untrained mind quite erudite on this topic. I greatly would appreciate your response to my enquiry in this thread, please.

[@ninasol6195]

Mr. Dodzin, with all due respect- and I mean this sincerely- are you commenting on this piece, Ravel's Pavanne for a Dead Princess? or did you mean to post it for another work & landed here accidentally? Because to my mind, Ravel didn't compose this gorgeous, lush, gentle and deeply felt music in anything close to neoclassical style. I feel that this piece is Ravel in his uniquely impressionist element, gentle & subtle yet with surges of big emotional potency expressed by the wind soloists and later in string section solos, not to mention the awe-inspiring, heaven-like harp! Maybe you were listening to Faure's Masques et Bergamasques, which is truly in neoclassical style. Just wanted to get more clear...

[@ericjohnson6933]

@@ninasol6195 someone take away this guy's thesaurus

[@ericjohnson6933]

and while we're at it, move from thesaurus to dictionary and find "pretentious". or should I say "whilst" we're at it lmao

[@Paul-bd7fe]

Excellent description!

[@viggos.n.5864]

Words cannnot express what one feels when listening to this... It is just another level of human experience . For me this piece is an optimistic journey through darkness.

[@billmarsden448]

Can you tell me. I understand that Pavane is "slow waltz" from the Spanish Royal court. Is this interptetation at the original speed Ravel intended? This interpretation is magnifcent.

[@911amtc]

I used this piece at the funeral of my dear CC, she passed away last month. Everyone attending in tears, how potent this music is!

[@lloydhinshelwood]

Sorry for your loss ❤️

[@Mrgop]

I'm certain she heard it in heaven.

[@robertimmanuel577]

she's the dead princess

[@johnel-amin611]

She was your Princess.

[@PD-nt6dc]

😪

[@pasqualinalelli306]

Few things in life resemble God's miracles like this music does !

[@WilliamJames-pe9io]

Hi chesny

[@joshsangabby]

I don't know, this seems to be the best Pavane for the Dead Princess I have ever heard. The orchestra painted it in more color.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you for tuning in!

[@Rx-mn5fv]

For me, Ravel is always a magical treat for the soul. Thank you for the tender rendition of the Pavane.

[@luizamsalgado]

Ravel's "Pavane" is sooo beautiful. Pure Ravel's Sweetness! Not to mention how wonderful were Ravel's scoring for orchestra ❤ The Pavane's chamber versions are beautiful too. One of the most poignant versions is by Alice Ott at the piano.Alice Ott plays it with such a deep feeling (even more when we know that lively Alice suffers from Multiple Sclerosys...😰). Thx for upload!

[@luizamsalgado]

Sorry for the 'typo'. Oc I mean't "lovely" rather than 'lively'

[@nunyabizness214.]

Have you heard pavane's version in the show Hannibal? I loved that but can't find it anywhere. It sounds like this video but more slowed down and sounds like echoes of this video

[@iceomistar4302]

Essa Pekka is a wonderful conductor, he knws how to write music too, his two major compositions are a wonderful expression of modernism.

[@sueayers7065]

Beautiful, haunting piece played by a world class orchestra. Great playing by the clarinetist, my instrument from high school many years ago.

[@naturelvr123]

Look at how everyone is spaced apart. A sure sign of Covid-19, this is history. Love the piece being played. ❤

[@susanhamptonva4203]

One of my favorite pieces. Love to watch musicians play as well as hear their beautiful music. Thanks, You Tube.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thanks for watching!

[@ced6080]

Quelle magnificence, c'est sublime !

[@andrewfortmusic]

What a colorful performance! I knew the moment I heard the French horn that this would be a beautiful interpretation. I especially loved the attention given to the countermelody played by the bassoonist in the B section; I hear it easily in piano performances, but rarely well in orchestral ones. Perhaps a little more blending in the strings in the C section would have been nice (I love to hear the slight sliding in tandem), but that would be my only critique and it’s really a minor one. The ending, though, is perfect... and the silence afterward makes it ever more contemplative. The recording is wonderfully clear, and the instrumentalists and conductor are fantastic musicians. Bravo!

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thanks for watching!

[@luciliasimoes3167]

Esses sons não são dessa dimensão !Sao captados de dimensões celestiais, onde privilegiados ouvidos os recebem como dádivas.

[@lovepinkroses1760]

Subliminally beautiful! Loved this from the first time I heard it 7 years ago. Today is my first time watching it on KZbin, I felt like I was in the audience.

[@Marija-dx4vz]

Eternal beauty..

[@bequerhernandez8487]

I am absolutely blown away with this incredible piece.

[@nunyabizness214.]

'''if only that company could be Will Graham"

[@Eli-xc2bk]

Oh shit… were they playing this song in that particular moment?

[@JohannesSteinray]

Amazing!! Funny how Gershwin gently stole the “Summer Time” passage for Porgy & Bess. Ravel is one of my favorites and a large inspiration. Awesome orchestra in a fantastic great sounding concert hall that we go to as often as possible

[@dennisburns2002]

This song makes me cry, from time to time. A perfect piece of music.

[@MrJouwi]

the sound speaks for itself, amazing performance

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The sorrowful feeling of this masterpiece is out of this world Without genius Ravel , without pleasure of my life There is something extraordinary in this splendid performance

[@_NobodySpecial_]

It feels like a rainy day looking out the window looking for streaks of light through the clouds. It feels like the world isnt the way it should be but we keep looking for a glimpse of hope.

[@kennethbarnes8545]

It tears my heart out

[@J.R.Swish1]

This should have millions of views. Such a delicate piece so wonderfully executed

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-qv6lb5vy4b]

This music can get you!!

[@timothy2315]

this piece never ceases to calm me down

[@monicak.constante5285]

Beautiful.... Bravíssimo Philarmonia Orchestra!!!!

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you!

[@turnne]

This piece and the Barber Adagio for Strings are pieces of the same mood...and both masterpieces

[@user-mc7ov7tq1o]

6:26~6:52 가장 좋아하는 연주곡 중 하나... 진짜 강약조절이나 음 하나하나가 섬세해서 좋다.. 특히 영상이랑 같이 보면 좋으점이 놓칠 수도 있는 소리들을 영상, 시각으로 보여줘서 너무 좋음..실제로 가서 듣고 싶다..ㅜㅜ🥺🥺👍

[@garbageTruk]

All is a midsummer night's dream.

[@ohmy5650]

Esa-Pekka Salonen, unique(ly genious) musician. Huge caliber, Philharmonia Orchestra's musicians. Grateful to each of you.

[@JimmyFranks-ji6tm]

If anyone here doesn’t know about Julian Bream and John Williams’ rendition of this on the guitar, just go and listen to it now. It’s absolutely stunning.

[@fantasticpodcast7644]

Ridiculously good!

[@laurentdacosta5480]

Cette pièce que n'aimait pas Ravel est pourtant d'une finesse incomparable. Du grand Ravel!

[@izzywright6746]

Beautiful playing and conducting. I saw the livesteam and am glad I can revisit such a wondeful programme.

[@MiNa2928]

Bellísima ❤

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Inspired by this splendid performance , I might have a fantastic dream of Princess Margarita walking in the crowds of Paris , talking to Ravel , This dream is the ultimate in bliss for me . From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@user-qv6lb5vy4b]

We need revel played more often at our citie,s performing arts fasciitis!!

[@Toranaboy634]

A beautiful performance of a beautiful piece.

[@eudacye709]

Thanks Space Dandy for this discovery !

[@johnel-amin611]

This composition is not heard , its felt deep within. These musicians are great , so is the Conductor.

[@malwinagawarkiewicz9308]

It's very beautiful.... Philharmonia Orchestra Congratulations!

[@user-26394]

What a world to have this magnificent piece with me all the time at home. Really appreciate it

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

So glad you love the piece as much as we do!

[@mauritiusdunfagel9473]

I’m not wild about the harp, but it’s so right here!

[@anagabrielaarellanovergara6137]

Bravo! Amazing 👏🏻

[@percymohsennezhad4718]

I'm here because of Hayley Westenra's adaptation of this melody as "Never Say Goodbye" with Giles Martin and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Doubtlessly one of the most poignant and soul-touching pieces ever written.

[@ching-wenchao3120]

Poised, heartwarming, amazingly beautiful work and performance. Thank you.

[@jumpingjflash]

amazing sound from such a minimal ensemble

[@user-ub7gm5dj7i]

AMAZING!! Maurice Ravel is one of my favorite composers! And this performance has to rank at the top of all the performances I've heard of "Pavane pour une infante défunte." It is more ... leisurely? ... than a lot of performances, which gives me time to savor the beauty of the orchestration. I must confess to not thinking of this as a "Pavane for a Dead Princess," but in a less morbid way as a "Pavane for a Princess from a Far-Away Time." In all, sterling!

[@johnnieswift6581]

Masters in the art performing a masterpiece of the art...

[@user-hq6lv7cn3x]

Прекрасное исполнение!!! Спасибо🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏🙋‍♀🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@timmyduncan9672]

Oh my god I am speechless 😶!!!!!!!!!! Beyond beautiful!!!

[@anand1891]

phenomenal composition and performance

[@mbench4174]

Beautiful piece of music

[@alessandrodu6900]

What a great version and great musicians. Amazing sound quality as well, well filmed. I’m really impressed

[@LivingInKerala]

J'adore

[@garyharper5948]

This is perfect

[@bandguy2759]

My 72 yr old best brother in law is stricken with cancer. Our time together is flashing before my eyes 😢

[@makrirueda7781]

This piece takes me to a different place and time.

[@billklemm7284]

My favorite little moment is at 1:01 with the harp arpeggio--just the right little flourish into the pizzicato. Ravel's masterful scoring adds all the little nuanced dynamics and colors just make it such a tender piece. Well played, all.

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

That's a lovely moment in the piece - thanks for watching!

[@frkalleidoscope4915]

How it can be possible to compose a such masterpiece ?

[@hshshs2007]

A genuinely outstanding interpretation from a really insightful maestro along with an incredible orchestra.Bravissimo

[@KinkyLettuce]

does Salonen ever age? Dude looking sharp as ever

[@redblue8246]

Благодарю!

[@Naydono]

Juste...magnifique ! Bravo !

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Merci beaucoup!

[@alfredoechevarrieta7512]

Muchas gracias. En mi opinión versión cristalina y luminosa.

[@MarioConsunji]

Good tempo, great playing ✨

[@markelliottdriver]

Superb.

[@zakimulube2216]

1:32 2nd theme 1 2:08 2nd theme 2 2:58 Main 4:07 3rd theme 5:51 main For my analysis

[@christianfelicius4316]

Love it 2023/02/21

[@MrSebfrench76]

So proud to be french.

[@ligetisspaghetti5763]

I’m playing this in my orchestra!! 😆🥳

[@joewalsh462]

Just a magical piece of music wonderfully crafted. I love to listen to it.

[@charlienelson2001]

John Addison was obviously inspired by this, when he was scoring "A Bridge Too Far."

[@josechafick2520]

Like the breeze streaming through a flowering forest.

[@lapeercharlie8691]

One of the very finest performances of Pavane I've heard (for me, probably the best). I assume the unusual spacing of the seated musicians is for "social distancing", owing to health concerns (?)....but could it actually be enhancing the sound quality coming from the stage, making it fuller?

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Yes, they were spaced over 2m apart for health concerns during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[@sarahcarlin2609]

this is beautiful

[@philharmonia_orchestra]

Thank you Sarah!

[@user-tn2yk3hy2h]

BRAVO

[@ronhubbard8640]

Bravo! Bravo! There is only one version I like just a little more; Eumir Deodato's four minute version from his 1973 album, Deodato2. Both versions are incredible pieces of music.

[@santia0091]

A primeira vez que ouvi não entendí a música. Cada vez a a escuto agora lá comprendo mejor.

[@tedz24]

the french horn is sooooo sharp

[@JSB2500]

Haha - you're absolutely correct of course. (I just checked it, and the sustained B is 500Hz instead of 493Hz). And thank you! I just spent two hours trying to record solo violin over the top of it and really struggled with tuning in places. Having mentally moved up the A string to match the horn, I was then horribly sharp for the strings later. I triple checked the tuning of two different violins and all was well for the tuning A and opening G and ending D, but went badly wrong in other places. I couldn't work out what has happening - and then I saw your comment!! 😄

[@xlameyz479]

👍👍

[@aristostovboulimienne2743]

Another name for this masterpiece:" Cherry blossoms' sobs in a japanese garden "

[@KZROFFICIEL]

J’ai acheter et travailler la partition Cor d’harmonie de ce Chef d’œuvre. J’aurai aimé l’interpréter avec un orchestre … dans une autre vie …

[@stephaniewillson9383]

Somewhere In Time.

[@rubberbudgies]

gods i love lockdown, not one freakin cough..:)

[@topcat7208]

Yes, it's so beautiful. But I heard another version by an Asian pianist and now I can't find it. Anyone help?

[@janie7242]

Glad Esa-Pekka will come to SF, USA next season! Great Talented! Looking forward to this new change in SF classical music world! 😃😘 NO masks needed?😷😁 Beautiful music but safty also very important!