Maurice Ravel: «Daphnis et Chloé». 2ème Suite, Simon Rattle

[@duckymcscrooge438]

Heaven....this music actually cools the air in the room on a hot summers day!

[@LittleJohnandBaloo]

You got that right, Uncle Scrooge!

[@starrysoup]

I love u

[@sockmonkeyarts5241]

I'd agree but I'm still sweating practicing the freaking picc excerpt 😬

[@estherduartepires5285]

Brs por aqui?

[@michaelschonauer7238]

Unmistakably the best performance of this piece I have heard. Such a wonderful showpiece... flute section ROCKED! I'm just a little biased as a flutist myself...

[@astoriacub]

This piece gives woodwinds nightmares. So difficult.

[@edwardchen9619]

and trumpets are like...is the rest over...awww shit got 100 more bars

[@dasteufelhund]

Nah it's fun. You need to know where to go and where to pick back up.

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

Oh but like Ive seen the music once and can't play half of it but IT'S SO FUN

[@VPharp]

LOL and the harps are over there playing with two fingers 😂

[@briananderson8428]

I agree. The flutes, especially, need to float their notes above the orchestra. The flute really is the centerpiece of this Ravel foray. But I'm biased. I am a former flute player. Still--an argument can be made that flutes are the most romantic and inviting of all orchestral instruments. See minute: 9:00.

[@EmanuelSN]

There's just this feeling at 1:07 it's so different I have never listened to anything like it before, dreamy almost like fantasy, it's just spectacular!

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

Without doubt, this is one of the greatest orchestral pieces ever conceived. I never fail to be amazed by its beauty and ingenuity.

[@davidsanderson5918]

Young people raised on movie soundtracks rather than concert hall music should get a shock now hearing this. "OMG what film is this?" Its significance far outstretches the characters of Daphne and Chloe. I hear a whole century of cinematic music in this piece.

[@leoinsf]

Dave, if you look at some of the other pieces Ravel wrote: "Bolero", etc. you see this cinematic quality to his music. However, Daphnis goes straight to cinematic heaven! The bottom line is that he wrote it as a ballet, not a symphonic work. It was support for the visual brilliance of his ballet. And to think that most of us have never seen this in the form Ravel wrote it: as a ballet. It is so sad because in symphonic performances, the instruments dance (and sing) and this is part of the attraction of this piece. I cannot speak cogently about "Daphnis and Chloe" because it is so beautiful that I melt, my mind gushes, and my emotions run wild! I am a "Daphnis/Chloe" freak. Frankly, I consider it the greatest orchestral work ever written. I am probably the only Ravel-worshipper on the planet. I am attempting the Maltempo arrangement of Suite #2 Daphnis et Chloe.

[@lloydhinshelwood]

Soo many early 20th century composers are relentlessly recycled without correct credit. Holst, Ravel, Stravinsky etc style and influence make up the core components of the great modern film composers and most are sadly ignorant of where the creativity and style comes from.

[@blackmore4]

@@leoinsf The symphony performances (of the 2 suites) also miss out the choir (featured in the original ballet and full score). Loved your post. Almost all Ravel's orchestral pieces strikes me as the greatest orchestral work ever written while playing! My favourites are the Mother Goose Suite and then the full Daphnis et Chloe ballet score, with Le Tombeau de Couperin a close third. ☺️

[@leoinsf]

@@blackmore4 Thank you, blackmore4!

[@sbareg]

This is so true! Not only this opus, and not only Ravel, many XX century composers inspired movie soundtrack. But yes, I specifically hear Star Wars by John Williams near the end 😉 13:40 to 13:52 , and again at 16:27

[@wallaceb9120]

How can you possibly put a damn double commercial it’s such a gorgeous music you people are sick

[@giubilanc6469]

😂

[@Cadenci1111a]

ikr

[@kell_0741]

youtube does that not the channel :(

[@jimmyblimmy]

@@kell_0741actually the channel has the right to turn that off if they want

[@Bnizzofashizzo]

If your ass wasn’t cheap you wouldn’t have a commercial

[@aldoringo439]

The best thing about the video is actually seeing the expressions of the players, and seeing how much they love the piece.

[@user-tx9mw4do8h]

Praise God for allowing us to make use of the electromagnetic environment of sounds for varous musical instruments.

[@kwiky5643]

Thank engineering yeah

[@LauriTaylor21]

The E-flat player 💯!

[@Cybi0]

This interpretation of Maurice Ravel's music by Simon Rattle and the orchestra nearly made me forget to put a thumb up ... mind blowing ♥

[@aldoringo439]

For me, ravel is a fascinating composer who symbolises everything good about music. It allows him to take the listener, or the player, into his own mind, his world. The world that experienced world war one, and the death of family members, and just the world in general over a hundred years ago. Therefore music is the only true way of preserving emotion, and this is where its true power lies. Words can portray thoughts, video can portray beauty, but there is no form of communication for feelings other than music. Its a universal language, and you can hear the immensity of Ravel's suffering, hope, happiness, tragedy, anger etcetera, in this piece.

[@dennispearson9287]

One. Of. The. Greatest. " Impressionistic. Pieces. Ever Composed. By. Man ,. Given. A. Wonderful. Rendering. Here ,. By. Maestro. Rattle,. And. The. Berlin. Philharmonic !!! This. Piece. Clearly. Solidified. Ravel. As. The. DEAN. Of. The. Impressionistic. SCHOOL !!!...

[@uppercut1200]

When I close my eyes and meditate listening to this song, I see the glory and magnificence of outer space.

[@wsc1955]

This is genius ! Never get tired of it. The 1st " classical " album that opened the door

[@carog7064]

Perfectly unsurpassed evocation of a glorious sunrise. Fills my heart and soul with gladness and the glory of being a part of creation.

[@brianthompson4480]

Achingly beautiful melodies and harmonies. Ravel combines mystery with deliciousness!!!

[@prestochong5670]

Uh holy shit that was beautiful

[@sveinungnygaard1505]

Holy CRAP this is magnificent

[@davidsanderson5918]

Yep.

[@fr8fr6dr69]

If you like this style, 3 others I might suggest: La Valse (Ravel), Nuages (Debussy) and Escales (Ibert).

[@bjorn-oloflarsson6456]

The moment 02:21 - 02:29 gets me everytime. I can't stop litsening to it.

[@doraemon9218]

Björn-Olof Larsson hi.i'm Japanese highschool student. i realy like this part too.

[@brucenicholls854]

Nobody ever put chords together as well as Ravel,in my opinion.

[@bruceeverett1037]

You prolly dont care at all but does someone know of a way to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost the password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me!

[@jamesonharley5226]

@Bruce Everett instablaster :)

[@anti64]

@@bruceeverett1037 Wonder what led you to ask this here

[@distraction2803]

@@anti64 bots ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Cadenci1111a]

and debussy

[@davidsanderson5918]

This is such a GORGEOUS performance. Good old Simon. Sooooo sensual.

[@MariadeFatimaAgra]

I agree!

[@annediss8706]

Sensual, yes, perfect term!! Such splendid music, i hope there are always people around to appreciate it!

[@user-np3vb7pd6k]

懐かしいサイモン、変わってナイモン！かな？（笑）

[@katmadnes]

Ravel knew how beautiful the violas can sound. 01:34

[@jaegonekim]

The woodwinds are fantastic

[@tina2750]

Love this conductor. His expressions are 🤣 🤩😍🥳

[@TimSter15]

Simon Rattle really feels music. He has a wonderful gift

[@aldoringo439]

This piece is capable of blocking out everything - all my current fears, anxiety, expectations, ancticipations, and replacing it with blissful calm. The best feeling in the world- a feeling you would give anything to feel. Whether you feel content or intensely depressed, after listening, the music creates the same feeling of control and calm that it was designed to portray.

[@Dylonely42]

It’s magic.

[@rellman85]

This piece has had a major impact on popular music: does anyone else think that the soundtracks of “Poltergeist” and “The Legend of Zelda”-among many others-were directly influenced by Ravel’s masterpiece?

[@salvatoresantorelli8206]

Ovvio! Essi furono i padri dell'avanguardia classica.

[@susancerezo401]

Total MAGIC !!!!!!🙏💗.......Can't stop listening to it....and watching how it affects Simon Rattle and his musicians. (Years ago I used to watch Margot Fonteyn dancing this with Michael Somes at Covent Garden. ) Thank you M Ravel for giving us so much magic and beauty !!!!!🙏❤💗❤💗❤💗

[@user-el1zb5ip4u]

Dame Margot at Covent Garden---what an experience it must have been! Great memories of ballet, music and art at its finest.

[@brianellory28]

Fine orchestra and superb flute section .

[@alsn_]

the build up at 3:37 to finally release into this BEAUTIFUL composition at 3:49 was just stunning. i have this song on repeat just for that moment.

[@plnb9381]

It's absolutely beautiful no?

[@adityapurohit8232]

Ethereal performance. Sublime, chilling composition by Maestro Ravel.

[@gregson99]

this brings back memories of me at sea watching the sunrise over the ocean.

[@guillermosanchezmendoza9306]

Cuando la escuche por primera vez , no lo podia creer. Fantástica

[@enriqueali]

Ravel belongs to that select number of composers of whom it can honestly be said advanced the art of orchestration: three French: Berlioz, Debussy, and Ravel; the German Richard Strauss; and the Russians Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and Stravinsky

[@jacobsimon]

also Respighi, though he wasn't as great a composer as those you named.

[@robotkarel]

And Satie

[@alejandrom.4680]

Honorable mention to Wagner and Mahler, too.

[@seansean1728]

@@alejandrom.4680 Mahler absolutely. The only German competition Ravel ever had. Let us not forget Stravinsky either. And an honorable mention to bartok.

[@olivierdepierre-pierredoly]

This is simply the best live version I have never listened to of Daphnis & Chloé, 2nd suite. What a performance! Total equilibrium between the various timbres. Tempi and dynamics are just right. Sound production is in place. Maybe the best orchestral piece from the orchestration master of all times…

[@seansean1728]

It is sublime. An elevated quarter of an hour.

[@jeanjacquesfalke4775]

Ce philarmoniker quels détails que j.entends pour la première fois magnifique orchestre et son chef Simon Rattle

[@gti225]

Not to glorify the use of substances, but my two best friends and I (all band/orchestra nerds) took mushrooms and listened to this piece and it was one of the most emotional experiences of our lives. We all fell captive to the ethereal sounds and textures of the first movement and were blasted to another plane upon coming to the end. We all simultaneously came to with tears in our eyes. Nothing was spoken but we all knew where we just traveled to. Hard to put it into words. Incredible experience.

[@jamessmith4582]

You would have enjoyed it much more if you were sober.

[@gti225]

@@jamessmith4582 I've listened to it 100 times sober before and after sir, that was just one of the hundreds of listens for me.

[@jamessmith4582]

@@gti225 There is NOTHING good in drugs.

[@achenarmyst2156]

Strong coffee rocks the boat 😄

[@anam1097]

@@jamessmith4582mushrooms are used to treat various disorders too

[@alvarito45]

Ravel (and Debussy) are so fantastic and magic music!!! They take one to other dimension. Those special melodic lines and great harmonies. OMG super extraordinare!!! Thank you BP and Mr. Rattle.

[@martingo2002]

Debussy? Show me something about he, i wanna listen something like this but i cant find

[@bobbymccann1562]

@@martingo2002 try La Mer

[@stephane9261]

@@martingo2002 Debussy is the greatest for all the times .Try La mer , Nocturnes, Jeux , Images , Après midi d un faune for orchestral works.

[@davidsanderson5918]

I don't think Debussy comes close to this orchestrally IMHO. Controversial but there you are! Also I think Ravel's one and only String Quartet utterly pisses on Debussy's from a great height. WAYYY better and yet people still bang on about Claude.

[@alvarito45]

@@martingo2002 Debussy was much more a piano composer but he has L'apresmidi d'un faune, La mer, the adorable Petit Suite. And his opera Pelleas et Melissande is the best of expressionism.

[@DeltaRana4]

Exquisitely played with a beautiful pace with great light and shade.

[@davidsanderson5918]

DeltaRana4 Amen.

[@anjalitiwari8475]

It's beautiful. I can't even describe what joy it brings. It's like the joy and force of creation put to music.

[@oleflogger6828]

Ahhhhhhh! I MUST play this (on Bass Clarinet) before I die. I MUST!!!!!

[@andrewwilliams2353]

The rapturous and ecstatic beauty of the opening of this just reminds me of that passage in the Old Testament where it refers to the original finished unspoiled Creation and "the Sons of God sang for joy" This music helps me know how they felt.

[@93VIDEO]

Ces musiciens sont magiques ... J'aime ^_^

[@GustavoDiazV]

Goose bumps clarinets !

[@late8641]

Ravel truly was the king of orchestration. Undoubtedly the best French composer, if not the best post-romantic composer altogether.

[@djmotise]

Curb your BESTism. It's just silly.

[@djmotise]

So Debussy is inferior? Absurd. Lol.

[@late8641]

@@djmotise In my opinion, yes. He wasn't as good an orchestrator and I've never been a fan of his music. It's bland and lacks substance.

[@__chinmay__]

Tchaikovsky?

[@kwiky5643]

@@late8641 wtf

[@annediss8706]

Magnificent, beautifully filmed too. Thank you much for posting this!

[@kyrvhy]

Lovely. Much of this orchestration influenced Hollywood musicals and so many other other genres.

[@samuelechiarelli9594]

5:37 funniest effort expression ever

[@lukeanthony_j]

They're all so in it. The moment , the wounder, the passion!

[@rudolphmcneill515]

YES!!! ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!

[@kwiky5643]

Il y a de la fraîcheur dans cette musique même lorsqu’il fait très chaud

[@rafaelhenrique20051]

IT'S SOOOOO WONDERFUL

[@sahanarzruni584]

What an extraordinary performance!

[@franciscogodoy9188]

Magnífico! Para sentir-se no Paraíso!

[@user-np3vb7pd6k]

夜はクタクタ！頑張らないとシャワー浴びれない（笑）頑張る！❤❤

[@user-np3vb7pd6k]

クズがまだ僕のお風呂見てるのムカつくんだけど。地獄絵図流したら？（笑）

[@danieljean-claudeherde6202]

Maurice Ravel is always outstanding and this is another Masterpeace, absolutely fabulous !!

[@HarDiMonPetit]

16'44" de volupté musicale. Pure. Merci.

[@donkloos9078]

Beautiful. Wish they had the choir too.

[@seansean1728]

Omg… this performance shudders my spine. A marvel that we have this.

[@MariadeFatimaAgra]

What a beautiful regency!

[@tonigarzon3220]

Really Ravel plays the Champions. One of the great orchestrators in the history of music.

[@Dylonely42]

Heavenly beautiful.

[@pupp5092]

Completely other worldly. Utterly Beautiful. Transporting.

[@aldoringo439]

7:50 I don't even play the flute, but holy shit the intonation on that soloist is unreal

[@TheYurma]

Meraviglioso brano ed esecuzione straordinaria ❤❤❤👏👏👏👏

[@clavichord]

Maestro Ravel.....

[@aldoringo439]

You know its a special piece when emotion threatens to overwhelm grown men....

[@puterfixer7857]

I love this!!!

[@MariadeFatima-cy9kb]

Que lindo cara🥺❤

[@jorgelarangeira7013]

Sublime

[@aldoringo439]

Any piece that is conducted by Simon rattle is a: tasteful and b; guaranteed to be a perfect interpretation.

[@descending524]

the flute 7 and a half minutes in. i am melting.

[@salvatoresantorelli8206]

Fantastic🙌🧚🌌 Ravel❤️

[@fcamiola]

amazing

[@jbtrumpet]

Nice to see that Simon Pegg can not only act in an amazing zombie parody movie but is also a fantastic Piccolo player

[@lisesbrunhart2410]

Luscious performance 👏🙌👌Thabks, Mr.Rattle !!

[@ancientsoul5608]

This is far better than visine. Guaranteed to moisten your eyes 😧😦😥😭

[@annediss8706]

I used to play this (or Grieg's Morgenstimmung or Shostakovitch piano Concerto #2, second movement) as wake-up music for my tour groups at 6am before going on morning visits in the Galapagos Islands: lovely way to start the day I felt! No one ever asked me what the music was though, to my dismay. Maybe they had so many experiences the morning wake-up music was low on their list of new sensations.

[@ayatabbasmostafa8848]

Wowwww sounds heavenly

[@briananderson8428]

The flutes, especially, need to float their notes above the orchestra. The flute really is the centerpiece of this Ravel foray. But I'm biased. I am a former flute player. Still--an argument can be made that flutes are the most romantic and inviting of all orchestral instruments. See minute: 9:00.And Good Lord-----what an almost incredible recording and performance. This is something to behold-----this performance. It is stellar.

[@annediss8706]

Although my bias is toward the piano, as the only instrument that can really hold its own against a full orchestra, I ave to agree with you about the flute here!

[@seansean1728]

Every instrument player I have ever known insisted that this piece is unique and special in its placement of their instrument. It’s inexpressible how gigantic this composition and orchestration is. And the difficulty!

[@achenarmyst2156]

7:30

[@seamusandpat]

Wow!!! A tour de force of music and conducting!

[@jeanpascalfont-vd1km]

Merveilleux

[@user-zh2re7yg6i]

素晴らしいです！

[@barbararicordy9317]

incredibilmente bravi

[@augiaudio]

Goto Ravel's home town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It is hard not to step on these melodies.

[@handoftheking4123]

This is good stuff.

[@bobofwinnipeg9455]

Watched a Flute til tok . I came here. Nice job.

[@frankstein9982]

11:07 Rattle looks like he hadn't seen that harmonic change coming... BTW in the next shot you see Amihai Grosz playing one the oldest violas in the business, a Caspar da Salo.

[@ElZombiePelon]

Oyendo desde El Salvador.

[@kyleruggles8754]

Andreas Blau is fabulous!

[@aldoringo439]

6:00 the voice of god

[@colonelsanders3448]

just insane...

[@nivdel]

Maravilhoso.

[@Altonahh10]

Berliner Philharmoniker - can´t beat them :-)

[@user-np3vb7pd6k]

この曲、小さい頃聴いてたから懐かしくて。

[@user-np3vb7pd6k]

牧神の午後の前奏曲もね、懐かしい、、ってヒロシのやらせじゃん？違う？

[@user-np3vb7pd6k]

スーさんサーカスしてる？しなきゃ駄目だよ！自己申告で進化してるらしいよ！なら使おう！😊

[@llamaking1071]

that first minute 😮

[@SohamShivoham]

If you love this... I love you!

[@gerdlindlar1980]

excellent

[@user-np3vb7pd6k]

ダフニスとクロエ聞くと小さい頃を色々思い出す、青い絨毯。ウール１００％のいつも清潔で寝っ転がって御本読んでた。青い絨毯！❤❤

[@user-np3vb7pd6k]

自慢だけど、超上等な絨毯だって！手に入らない。当時ね。

[@fullargon]

Pure magic at 7:29. Real life Pied Piper of Hamelin.

[@salvatoresantorelli8206]

Dafne è il pifferaio Magico🌌🧚🙌

[@aldoringo439]

My favourite piece, or song, or whatever, of all time - maybe except for Rach 1 though of course.