Maurice Ravel - Bolero | Alondra de la Parra | WDR Symphony Orchestra

Maurice Ravel's "Bolero" performed by the WDR Sinfonieorchester under the baton of Alondra de la Parra on January 27, 2022 at the Kölner Philharmonie.
Maurice Ravel - Bolero
WDR Symphony Orchestra
Alondra de la Parra, conductor
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The idea of pursuing a career as a musician came early and was supported by his parents: At the age of 13, Maurice Ravel receives lessons at a private music school and studies immediately afterwards. There is little motivation left when Ravel fails his intermediate exam and has to leave the master class right away.
Nevertheless, one work in particular composed by Ravel, the "Boléro", is one of the best known and most frequently played pieces of music in the world. Ravel not only works on the Boléro with the greatest care and attention to detail, he often takes a long time to complete his works - due to the complexity and accuracy of his works, he is also called the "Swiss watchmaker" among composers.
Regarding his orchestral work "Boléro" - eponymous with the dance genre - Maurice Ravel commented one day: "My masterpiece? The Boléro, of course. It's just a pity that it contains no music at all".
Beginning with the probably best-known, always constant (ostinato) rhythm, the snare drum opens the piece in pianissimo.
It accompanies the two 16-bar melodies (melody A and B) throughout, which are repeated eighteen times - first solo, then by several registers in unison. They occur in the form AA BB until the last two repetitions. In the climax of the climax, A and B follow each other "undoubled". The melodies are varied only in the shaping of the instrumentation - and thus the timbre - resulting in a majestic crescendo until the end of the boléro.

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[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you 🤗

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ABSOLUTELY!!!! ❤❤❤

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Sim sim ❤

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Fantástico

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[@celinehary3222]

And the drummer! To keep the tempo and the right volume for 15 minutes... absolutely insane. Much, much respect!

[@andreaskuhne6095]

Yes ! 👍

[@TheBlackbelair]

I've seen this piece performed where they use two snare drummers (not from the very beginning though). They have to be in complete sync with each other on top of everything else.

[@adamanthony7465]

Absolutely yes 🎩

[@gabrielepresby9120]

And he’s loving every minute of it!

[@johnsergei]

@@TheBlackbelair I don't think Pete Best would have much hope?

[@gabrielramon7503]

Bolero, by Marice Ravel, TODAY I am 77 years old, I have been listening to it since I was 16, in moments of some distress, I listen to it, and it fills me with harmony and peace. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. HUGS FROM MY SALTA LA LINDA IN ARGENTINA.

[@WDRKlassik]

Our pleasure! We're happy that you like our interpretation 🤗

[@kymross6405]

Happy Birthday!!!❤

[@johnmcnaughton5730]

I'm 71 and couldn't agree with you more.

[@user-gw3ln3pd8d]

I'grateful for your video,enjoy. listening to it again and again

[@WDRKlassik]

🥰

[@SebastianKomor]

This is why I love music. How Bolero just keeps on building and growing in intensity is almost orgasmic.

[@lenakatya4457]

Полностью согласна❤

[@Gary-zs4cv]

Or Eargasmic ; )

[@marionlarkin1161]

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[@martavdz4972]

Well, rhythm, intensity and dynamics is something music and a certain physical activity have in common 😊

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[@sandycannon5346]

Watching de la Parra conductor is special, her grace and involvement in the music is amazing

[@user-yr8lr2nt5y]

Все красавцы, а дирижер - фельдмаршал!

[@Jech65]

Proudly mexican

[@1945CCCP]

exactly!

[@stevedow2740]

Music is a gift from heaven. ❤

[@WDRKlassik]

🤗

[@danielfagel6584]

Stones 😢

[@carolegeorge7040]

Totally agree ❤❤❤

[@anabellagonzalezgarcia9696]

La Directora es orgullosamente mexicana. 🇲🇽💐

[@mickeyfinn457]

That is the quietest intro I’ve ever heard for this piece. Lovely build up and conclusion. A really nice version.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! ❤

[@PhelipsRG]

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[@eagleviewhd]

All the different instruments keep getting added into the music until their is a whole orchestra playing. It was genius!

[@blabla-rg7ky]

I've always said that this is one of the hardest symphonies for a drummer to perform. Holding the same rhythm for 15 minutes straight is brutal if you asked me. I think I'd mentally collapse within a few minutes of doing the same 10-15 beats over and over again. This is a job for AIs, not for humans. Mad respect for the drummers that have to perform Bolero and still pull it perfectly!

[@diretodotuneldotempo8495]

I think the same! And do this with others playing at your side more and more strong, his level of concentration is insane!! Certainly Ravel hated drummers!!

[@blabla-rg7ky]

@@diretodotuneldotempo8495 I don't know whether Ravel hated drummers, but I'm glad that you agree :)

[@blabla-rg7ky]

@@jacobnazarian1147 yeah, that too. It's insane!

[@benjaminp2072]

Es la pieza más difícil que existe para los trombonistas…se la conoce como “la muerte del trombonista” ya que el trombón,después de esperar bastante tiempo para entrar,comienza a tocar en una nota muy aguda,y con los músculos de los labios fríos es muy difícil hacerlo bien. Se dice que muchos suelen fallar…

[@pretzelhunt]

@@seanleith5312 Sean's grammar doesnt work either. Mr. and Mrs. Leith would be proud.

[@johnduquette3136]

AMAZING!!! The way she has them really getting into this piece and the look of enjoyment. She has commanded them and they give it all they have. But hats off to the drummer who kept PERFECT time and rhythm for the whole 15 minutes. BRAVO!!!!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you 🤗 We're glad that you like it!

[@navaneethakrishnans1299]

Hats off Hats off to the great conductor.

[@secretagent86]

she looks soooo into the music

[@discobaby795]

The director is proudly Mexican. 🇲🇽

[@marcosmesquitalavignedelem275]

É monumentalmente maravilhosa e bela esta apresentação.

[@pimmagrimm]

As a brit, this always takes me back to watching Torville and Dean ice dancing to that gold medal in 84

[@angelalewis3645]

The conductor is a mighty queen, leading her royal army into a great battle!

[@anabellagonzalezgarcia9696]

Ella es nuestro orgullo mexicano. ❤🇲🇽

[@charliewilson6873]

Lol😂😂

[@jeffm9662]

And very nice looking! From USA Ohio

[@thomasthomas2418]

She is as much a work of art as the music she is conducting.

[@lucieleimbach]

I love the way the conductor show movement and expression. You know they love what they are doing. 🎼🎹

[@WDRKlassik]

🤗

[@schlemo1690]

​@@WDRKlassik😂😂😂😂

[@barryobrien8837]

I discovered Bolero when i was 14 almost 35 years ago. I was was in a neighbors car who had the Essential Karajan playing on the (cassette tape) stereo.. Bolero was playing and from then I have loved this and many more pieces of classical music. This version shouts out that we need so many more females in conductor roles. 5 stars.

[@WDRKlassik]

We do! Thank you for your story 🤗

[@jamesmckinnis]

Alondra is the perfect conductor for Ravel's sensual masterpiece--She exhibits grace and power and above all passion for the work which the classic so richly conveys--providing us with harmony for our senses

[@bobbymcguyer]

She's also just flat beautiful.

[@andreigocan120]

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[@robertmccarthy3731]

The conductor is an absolute joy to watch.

[@aljosapetkovic69]

she's so into it she's almost intoxicating to watch! amazing indeed

[@Shaggy.242]

That perfomance certainly made my neck hairs stand to attention, one happy conductor.

[@heidijaeger2947]

@robertmccarthy3731, yes absolutely, and he is female 😉

[@valerym6050]

Полностью согласен.

[@ryleighloughty3307]

DEI ?

[@jerrera45]

I have seen performances of Bolero where both the orchestra and conductor seem totally bored with this piece that they have probably played more times than they care to remember. Not so here! They managed to bring new life to this old stand-by. You can see the energy between Alondra de la Parra and the orchestra... It is absolutely infectious. This one is definitely a keeper and is going straight to my favorites list.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thanks. Nice to hear that you enjoyed it.

[@Soulfulvision1111]

@@WDRKlassik 💫🌠💎

[@jwentzell2318]

I agree 101%

[@holtlivesay797]

One of my favorite pieces of music.

[@WDRKlassik]

We're happy that you like it 😊

[@lenakatya4457]

Да, аналогично ❤ С уважением, Катя из Ростова-на-Дону, Россия

[@gabikast5074]

Ich mag es auch sehr

[@jperro7274]

The conductor and musicians were one together... They enjoyed and gave us joy. Pure passion.

[@WDRKlassik]

🤗

[@alicel3992]

I remember, a few years back I was driving my pickup truck down the highway with Bolero blasting through my speakers. I enjoyed that😍. I came across an accident, stopped AND the look on the Police Officer's face as he approached my truck and hearing Bolero, was priceless.🤩 He wasn't expecting a classical song coming from a ranch truck.🤔 I giggled all the way home just replaying that scene in my mind. 😀😁😁

[@sq7mrr]

To dobrze że trafiłeś na muzykalnego polizmaistra i wśród tej grupy są muzykalni ludzie , jeżdżąc w latach 60 70 cieższymi autami po trasach też lubiłem posłuchać Ravela Rossiniego czy Czajkowskiego Pozdrawiam Amigo schofer

[@yauhochoi9826]

You are told to turn of the radio and got a $500 citation!

[@delaneymaureen4628]

Best version ever! Bravo Alondra🌟

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! 🤗

[@modanisunflower]

As always, I love this tune so much. I found one new fact out of this performance. She's the most beautiful conductor I've ever seen. And her facial impressioon and motion gives me very good feeling like she is truly enjoying her profession!

[@spikespa5208]

Wish they could have let the video run longer after the end, to see the audience, orchestra , and her.

[@Danelectrofy]

I grew up listening to this and other classical music at bedtime. It came to be the we kids couldn't get to sleep without music. No surprise that my sis and I are musicians.

[@eduardoleonlotero]

This has always been one of my favorite pieces of all time. The way each instrument has their own little part to play and shine, and the incredible talent of that drummer to maintain that rhythm for 15 mins straight is amazing. Alondra always such a good and charismatic conductor, the way she has so much energy is so entertaining to see!!! Amazing WDR Orchestra, this is definitely one of my favorite interpretations of this masterpiece.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you very much! ❤ It is nice to hear that you like our interpretation.

[@fastacker2]

I would build a robot to play that drum part. 15 miinutes of the same thing would be too much to bear. Of course it is played so beautifully here.

[@keithdunwoody1302]

How about that flute keeping rhythm with the drummer, yikes. Brutal. So beautiful.

[@JOHN-tk6vl]

Did you mean FAVOURITE?

[@dickdebruijn6659]

I'm sure that's what's meant John, but don't forget, this is US spelling, language changes in foreign parts, just thinking of Aftrikaans is an (xtreme) example

[@Anacronian]

That poor poor drummer, have you ever tried to keep a perfect rhythm for 14 minutes?, I tell you intrusive thoughts will haunt your mind every second, That drummer is fighting a Jedi mind battle.

[@gwiyomikim5988]

And yet at 12:34 his smile says he’s loving it! Truly amazing concentration.🙂

[@rebeccaluna9560]

He’s JUST SO AMAZINGLY TALENTED!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@marisabove4980]

😢😢😮😅😂

[@therealbaglady]

See the one with Dudamel....that one was about 17-18 minutes. I praise them both (and all drummers having experienced this one) though. Such strong focus.

[@normanotalvarorios1194]

​@@rebeccaluna9560😊

[@buffalogirl5972]

She... is amazing... ❤‍🔥 and the orchestra hypnotizing ❤‍🔥

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! 🥰

[@PatrickBijvoet]

I loved every note, every beat, every direction, every moment! ❤🎶

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you very much! 🤗

[@mysteryminx2619]

Always a favorite. I was a percussionist and drummer. I switched to hand drums a few years ago. Always loved "Bolero" because of the featuring of the drummer straight from the top and then the progression they are given. I still love snare, and could hammer one in an age when you never saw a GIRL in the drum pit. Played it all. Never have performed "Bolero", but will always adore Torvill and Dean for giving it to the world. Thanks, for being there Ravel.

[@a.duncan6791]

In Miami, during the sixties and seventies, there was a radio station playing classical music exclusively. Bolero would play every so often. When it did, I'd stop what I was doing and imagine the piece to be the perfect background music for love-making, start to finish. Then, in '84, Torvill and Dean stunned the world with their interpretation for the Olympic ice dancing final skate. It was then I realized dance was also another form of love making. Thanks for the reminder...

[@handhenze2688]

Das Meisterwerk von Maurice Ravel. Geschaffen für die Ewigkeit. Nur die Besten werden dieses Werk zu würdigen wissen und diese Harmonie mit dem Orchester erreichen. NUR DIE BESTEN.

[@cynthiaharrell784]

Of all the classics the is by far my favorite.

[@princesssparkle5542]

One of the most amazing pieces of music of all time

[@WDRKlassik]

We're glad that you like it 😊

[@ducciocastelli7560]

Exactly the oppposte

[@gd-mn2yw]

Pretty stunning performance. I've watched this multiple times and am still amazed.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! 🤗

[@guillermonotario5698]

Alondra de la Parra, mexikanischer Stolz 🇲🇽

[@mariomoreira5823]

❤ INSANELY BEAUTIFUL ❤ ❤ MASTERPIECE ❤ ❤ SKIN-DEEP EMOTION ❤

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! ❤

[@hannofranz7973]

Eine ganz aussergewöhnliche Darbietung dieses Meisterwerks, und zwar von allen Musikern!

[@WDRKlassik]

Dankeschön! 😊

[@fredstiller9507]

Wow, Wow, Wow. Was für eine Spielfreude. Ein Sinfonieorchester von Weltrang und eine phantastische Dirigentin.

[@WDRKlassik]

Vielen Dank!

[@a.k.2363]

Weltrang ist vielleicht ein wenig viel, da schauen wir nach Berlin oder Amsterdam, aber ein wirklich sehr gutes Orchester, bei dem man sich freut eine tolle Frau am Pult zu sehen

[@MohammedfAnwer]

What energy, what energy, what energy. Best rendition of Bolero I have seen and heard so far. Simply the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On a lighter note - along with her baton, her hair was also superbly giving directions. Superb, altogether.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! ❤ Nice to hear that you enjoyed it.

[@nigelrg1]

I love this piece. The way individual instruments dominate until the background takes over. I believe Ravel called this an etude, a study, and was amazed that it became so popular.

[@WDRKlassik]

We're glad that you enjoy this piece 🤗

[@user-gg9ln8gh5c]

А что вы можете предложить этому исполнению, если не популярность ? Оно не исполняется, а генерирует в нас , в наших чувствах ! А какова режиссёр ! Она ведёт и сопровождает четко ❤ режиссёр? режиссёр? 5:28

[@dennishays3442]

Never never ever done so well. Bravo !!! Bravo to everyone !!!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you 😊

[@Marieclaude-ix7dk]

Merveilleux. Merveilleuse musique

[@truthbsaid1600]

What a great director: she brings out the best from every musician with her flowing style and passion. She is not into the music, she IS the music.

[@bambino100011]

The only who should only be recognized for this is the snare drummer. To play that long at a steady tempo takes slot of concentration. So Bravo to the snare drummer :)

[@jesusleon5764]

Sublime, elegant. A beautiful, perfect rendition. Loving every second of it!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you!

[@lwc2009]

oh the passion of the conductor!!! enchanting!!! what an absolutely thrilling performance by all...Alondra de la Parra took my breath away.... 💖💖💖

[@patmcmenamin4995]

She is mesmerizing. Her pure delight shines through. Orchestra is perfectly in touch with her, and is flawless!

[@lomgshorts3]

One of the most energic renditions of Ravel's Bolero I have seen yet! Very well done.

[@michaelzeidler2064]

❤❤

[@valneihastenreiter1763]

Veja a do zappa

[@dirkseibert3939]

Es gibt bessere Konzertaufführungen dieses Stückes. Mal wieder der Frauen-Bonus, nicht wahr?

[@wougl]

​@@dirkseibert3939Geschmäcker sind verschieden. Vielleicht hattest du aber einfach mehr Glück und hast noch bessere Versionen gefunden. Für mich ist aber die hier Favorit. Viele Grüße

[@lorozco2006]

I agree with you

[@charlespuglisi479]

At the end of this piece she is not just conducting the orchestra it's as if she's actrually drawing the music out of the orchestra. Fantastic performance

[@RickTheClipper]

Alondra de la Parra is beyond belief! I heart this with Karajan and his substitutes. Best ever

[@r.msyiem]

Even the conductor gives her full energy playing ravel bolero.

[@Allbbrz]

Love it ! I never met anyone who disliked this piece.

[@gilbertocalvillo-bl2dk]

Alondra de la Parra... ¡Orgullo de México!... Gracias por compartir!!

[@WDRKlassik]

De nada! 🤗

[@JIM-ot4ws]

I'll never forget Allondra. I spoke to her about 4 years ago when she was at another orchestral posting. Expressive and talented, the orchestra and audience were captivated by her. You are lucky to have her next in Europe.

[@shop99er]

Superb performance by all the musicians!! The Conductor was a delight to watch as her mood changed with the tempo and volume, and the fluidity and grace of her movements.

[@miroslavtuma3992]

Allodra de la Parra je prekrásna žena a perfektná hudobníčka s nesmiernym muzikálnym nadaním a v rukách má superkvalitný orchester.Je to perfektný zážitok.Ďakujem

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! 🤗

[@urseldoran2991]

Cannot overspeak about my admiration for Alondra!! Brillant / talented and super capable!! Shall be up there with all the greats with time!!

[@piannof]

The drums have the most important part! Congratulations.

[@33826567977]

Alondra de la Parra hermosa mujer . no cabe duda que siente la música , la disfruta y cuando esto sucede el resultado es elocuente, los integrantes de la orquesta todos a la perfección , cada uno es un maestro en su instrumento que al igual que Alondra se ve que se meten en su instrumento musical con gran pasión , sin dejar de mencionar al baterista que con ese mismo ritmo ,en los casi 15 min del bolero no desentona en ninguno de sus toques , la interpretación de este bolero es majestuosa , excelsa , un verdadero deleite a los oídos de la audiencia presente y personas que al igual que yo lo vemos por este medio . Chihuahua México

[@WDRKlassik]

Muchas gracias 🤗

[@911Live-kn9fr]

❤️ de Paris, pour vous !🌹

[@user-wz6kp1lg9e]

Just magnifique! A pleasure to listen and watch from beginning to end. ❤

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! 🥰

[@fredagosto]

Un solo aggettivo: FANTASTICA esecuzione‼️

[@hmarquez9251]

Much respect to Alondra de la Parra. Watching her communicate with the orchestra was amazing. She used her baton, her eyes, her smile, her body movements. It was amazing, and the orchestra responded. They were so into the piece, it was incredible. I have become a fan of her and her talents.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you very much! ❤

[@luisantonioguillo9292]

Concuerdo al 100% !!!

[@Hotsk]

Maurice Ravel was a brilliant, forward-looking composer and one of the greatest orchestrators in the history of music. He composed so many outstanding works, yet the public only ever wants to hear one of them--again and again and again and again and again and again, and then again again.

[@JesusRodriguez-mt8ij]

!!!... Fenomenal...!!! Ver a cada maestro con su instrumento sin ningún error; esa música es alimento para el alma, y la cereza del pastel es la belleza de la directora. Felicidades ❤

[@WDRKlassik]

Muchísimas gracias! 🥰

[@ivanurbina2422]

Alondra de la Porra deserves great respect as a Maestro, for she conducts the music with so much harmony and feeling into it that even I, as an observer, can feel the music in my bones!

[@WDRKlassik]

She is fabulous!

[@mariaberenice4130]

DE LA PARRA!🙏🫂👏👏👏👏👏🌹🌺🌹🌺🌹🌺🌷💖

[@WDRKlassik]

❤

[@Number9-ICY847]

Magnificent treatment of the one-of-a-kind “Bolero.” Nice to hear it played so expertly.

[@michaelalukas6059]

Vielen Dank, endlich Mal eine Version, von jemanden und Gott sei Dank einer Frau, die das phänomenal hinkriegt Respekt!!❤

[@WDRKlassik]

Vielen Dank! 🥰

[@lenakatya4457]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGiQY4lmjtOIkNksi=IxgWgGz2ELZFxNHB Болеро Мариинский театр

[@robintraina217]

always nice to hear again, and again.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! 😊

[@bettinazeitz5242]

Ich könnte das stundenlang hören, einfach fantastisch. Eine wunderbare Dirigentin mit Charisma!

[@WDRKlassik]

Vielen Dank! Freut uns, dass es Ihnen gefällt 😊

[@anabellagonzalezgarcia9696]

Die Dirigentin ist aus México. Viva 🇲🇽 lindo y querido. ❤️

[@lindsaygrose-harding1941]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Beautifully played by the orchestra. I loved watching the conductor throughout the performance. She seemed to be loving her role. 🥰

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! :)

[@intervencionterapeutica4820]

¿Cómo es posible que una canción dure 15 minutos, sostenga el mismo ritmo constantemente y no aburra no un segundo? Es un in crescendo constante y no te cansa nunca

[@elseeleuteriobrandao6485]

Genial!!!!!!

[@Lama12339]

Ravel composed this music piece during a time he was suffering from severe memory loss hence this genius outcome

[@the_jolly_bunny]

Por eso mismo que es "in crescendo", la melodía no aburre

[@stevenM8282]

A Masterpiece. Exquisite Performance.

[@soniasaito1828]

Great performance.she is great

[@danielaborn404]

Ich habe den Bolero zum ersten Mal gehört beim Olympia-Sieg von Jane Torvill und Christopher Dean. Ein faszinierendes Stück. ❤

[@ursulahermsdorf2393]

perfect interpretation ❤❤

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you ❤

[@alxyoutbe]

Absolutely wonderful!!!! I love this piece, but this performance is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. I got goosebumps!!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thanks so much!

[@mrbobarr]

May I add my voice to the praise of the conductor and musicians. But don’t leave out the recording technicians. They too have performed a masterpiece of clarity, balance and immediacy. Over the years there have been probably wonderful performances of Bolero sadly reduced to fair-to-middling recordings, because of inadequate audio equipment (and perhaps non-musical technicians). Happily, times change, I don’t know if this technical crew belongs to WDR, or Kölner Philharmonie, or parttime workers from the docks. But don’t let them get away! They are priceless.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you very much for your nice feedback! The recording crew was indeed a team from the WDR.

[@spikespa5208]

Wish we could have heard more of the applause and recognition of the orchestra (and the snare drummer!).

[@gathsfamily2866]

How I agree !!! Every chime, and boom is as clear as a bell !!

[@joegaito702]

Beautiful classic music at its very best the musicians deserve a lot of credit just image what a practice is before a real live concert you can do my job and I can't do your job love and appreciate you guys thanks you guys rock let's stop and honor this moment ! Joe

[@Wernerius100]

Bolero, oh yes, I´ve listend to it at least more than a 1000 times. But this is an absolute fantastic new interpretation. The best for me is the clear and deep bass from about min. 10 on. Never heard this in this way before. Thanks for posting.

[@WDRKlassik]

Our pleasure! We are happy that you like it.

[@pamelasmyth6800]

Oh, my. The absolute precision and perfection demonstrated here by each performer under the baton of Maestra de la Parra (hope I got that right) is beyond words to describe. Each solo was a grand performance all its own complemented by the orchestra. Then, the entire orchestra rose to define absolute enchantment. Thank you to the camera crew for letting us see each member shine so beautifully and for all who brought us this incredible performance. How fortunate are so many of us around the world to be able to behold such a glorious work of art.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thanks a lot! We are happy that you enjoyed it so much. 😃

[@ingemalinowsky7964]

❤😊

[@adamanthony7465]

In agreement..I thank you for your thoughts.

[@jeandeblaize4175]

"Glorieuse" , je ne crois pas mais fascinante, envoûtante, certainement. Le côté glorieux chez Ravel, on le trouve dans son orchestration des Tableaux d'une exposition de Moussorski : la Grande Porte de Kiev où là, pour être glorieux, c'est glorieux ! 😉

[@ninarakic8767]

Brava Maestra, great performance ❣👏🙌🔥🚀🎶🎫

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! ❤

[@tulaysinmaz9664]

Performances are excellent thank you so much for sharing Bravo ! Congraliations thanks 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🙌👍👌👏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@phillipmaasdorp9491]

I watched this piece numerous times. The passion and beauty of the conductor shines through all the time.

[@user-hp6jo8od3n]

Нет перевода! А вы что, против моих высказываний?

[@OldPannonian]

@@user-hp6jo8od3n What? Too much cool-aid?

[@malcolmdalrymple1779]

Orchestra and conductor working together and enjoying themselves to produce an old favourite as if it were completely new. Fantastic.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! ❤

[@garykimmel3064]

Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is most likely rendition of Ravel's Bolero. The progression from one instrument to another was wonderful to hear.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you 🤗

[@mrpual49]

She feels the music with every fiber of her being. It radiates from her to the orchestra. Incredible.

[@WDRKlassik]

❤️

[@patcollins7208]

Wonderful Wonderbar ,I started school in 1950 in war torn Southern England. The only instruments my school had were the 'Triangle' and the ''Tamberine', by 1955 I had progressed to the 'Recorder', I'm still progressing and admire greatly these wonderful musicians, Big Thank You for all your wonderful music. Great Stuff! ...... Pat. COLLINS

[@WDRKlassik]

Our pleasure! We are happy that you like it.

[@davidlc5634]

Me impresionó la Sra. Directora Alondra De La Parra, gran dirección, gran orquesta, excelente edición con un sonido magnífico. Saludos

[@pablobecerra3710]

Y Méxicana

[@claudiabuisson3026]

This is an absolute feast for the eyes, a symphony for the ears, food for the soul and a gift for the heart. Thank you for this exquisite experience where "separation" disappears and the orchestra flows in harmony and unity under the magnificent baton of Maestra de la Parra.

[@sieglindedieckmann2225]

Das ist so wunderschōn❤man fűhlt jedes Instrument,bevor es ein gesamtes Orchester wird, so schōn❤

[@annehendriks6601]

❤

[@franfriedman6471]

Never truly appreciated BOLERO,until hearing/ seeing this! That drummer!!! The conductor!! Exhilirating!

[@user-atonewith]

Does it get any better than this? A classic beauty! My heart doth rejoice! Thank you so much!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you for your compliment! 🥰

[@user-mx6si1yo4x]

Wonderful！　Conductor is excerlent. Of course beautiful.Visual.

[@veritas41photo]

My Grandmother, the real musician in my family, introduced me to this stunning piece when I was just a little kid (75 years ago). For this performance... Bravo indeed!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you! 🥰

[@donnyafrica5996]

Wow wow wow. This is the best rendition of Bolero I've heard thusfar. It has always been my favourite orchestral music. Hats off for the passionate way the conductor controls the orchestra 👏🏾👏🏾 Awesome job done ladies and gents. 💖💖

[@Springy49]

Grandios!!!!

[@progettomemoria867]

Rare control and harmony between orchestra and conductor in tempo keeping and gradual growth. Perfect phrasing of each Soloist and section, precise yet very personal. Great "primitive-tribal" energy. Captivating!

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you!

[@garykimmel3064]

Correction: This is mostly likely the very best rendition of Ravel's Bolero yet to hear.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you 💕

[@elaineteut1249]

Faantaastic. It is one of the most sensual pieces of music ever written. Wonderful orchestra and conductor.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you very much! 🤗

[@wmbaak]

I'm overwhelmed! What a beautiful performance of this masterpiece. And what an orchestra and what a conductor! All of them are doing very well. Thank you.

[@WDRKlassik]

Our pleasure! We are happy that you like it.

[@richardkirkham788]

Absolutely agree with your comments. A really very fine performance indeed !

[@elenaolveracontreras8361]

Extraordinaria ! Alondra de la Parra ! Exquisita Directora ! Felicidades ....😊😃

[@gabrielramon7503]

No me cansaré de escucharla. Creo que en unos pocos dias escuché esto mas que a otra musica en mi vida. Gracias hermosa niña Alondra, gracias infinitas a esa bella sinfónica, con esta musica el mundo tiene mas armonía y paz. Las mayores bendiciones pata todos ustedes. Abrazos desde mi Salta la Linda en Argentina, les amo.

[@Annamaria-px7od]

Complimenti. Che video.... fantastico tutto... Orchestra riprese...esecutori....Il piu bel "BOLERO" grazie

[@Graceandjoy46]

Wonderful performance. Admire the beauty and grace of the conductor.

[@punapirate]

I have never heard this performed better… truly magnificent.

[@n3b933]

Ecstacy in its purest expression!✨❤️✨ Beautifully performed with excellent collaboration by each and every participant.

[@WDRKlassik]

Thank you 🥰