New York Philharmonic Debussy La Mer Pierre Boulez

[@warrenwilson4818]

I have watched so many interpretations of La Mer this week. Variety of video shots is always better in newer recordings. At about three minutes before the end, the flute and oboe, soon joined by harp and xylophone and modulating from minor to major chords is pretty awesome stuff. I hope that all universities require courses in classical music appreciation, and that every "educated" person is able to become well-versed in this, examples of the grand achievements of Western Civilization. I'm 79. Art and music appreciation classes in college altered my life forever. May 24, 2023. St. Joseph, MO, USA.

[@carvcom2]

Thanks for your great comments Warren and I agree with your thoughts on classical music appreciation courses.

[@Twentythousandlps]

Boulez was the orchestra's Music Director for much of the 70's, but this 1992 comeback is the only video they made together.

[@paulybarr]

As always, Boulez brings out details in the score that you've never heard before, even in masterworks as well- known as La Mer. Magical performance.

[@carvcom1]

and Boulez did it without a musical score and baton, just his hands.

[@muslit]

Tell us which ones.

[@goshlikkrudbahr5109]

@@muslit Schmartypants. Compare the crescendo from mvmt 1 (7:54) versus ANYBODY else's version. Or 5:00 in. Compare from Bernstein's version. Bernstein is too heavy on the ocean effects to the expense of the feeling of same (the exact opposite of what Impressionism was about). The timing is also weird, feeling jazzish jerky. When you're a Jet, you swim in the ocean… Just look at the closing hand motions of the first movement. Bernstein is sweating and gyrating. Boulez gives that cool flick of the wrist. We're making a Renoir here, not a Pollock. I mean, c'mon: a Frenchman versus a New Yorker...who's going to do a better job? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHSsfoCAd7Jmhrc

[@goshlikkrudbahr5109]

@@carvcom1 Well, it's not just the hand stuff, it's the instruction that went on the days, weeks and months before.

[@muslit]

@@carvcom1 Big damn deal.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This wonderful performance has the good old scent of the sea

[@weflykids8183]

Simply the most dynamic performance of the piece you are going to find.

[@carvcom2]

I agree!

[@muslit]

Abbado's with the Lucerne Festival Orchestra is certainly more dynamic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZi2f5qwdphqitE

[@Lahouari780]

0:10 De l'aube à midi sur la mer - Très lent 9:00 Jeux de vagues - Allegro 16:20 Dialogue du vent et de la mer - Animé et tumultueux

[@ghmus7]

Let it be noted...conducted without a score...and it's very clear he knows every note.

[@carvcom1]

That's amazing!

[@Robert...Schrey]

When Karajan did this piece it was sheer sound, but this is rough like the sea.

[@emjay2045]

😮

[@ilirllukaci5345]

The man was my hero.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

I deeply love Debussy's works This magnificent masterpiece invites me into the wonderful and nostalgic world of comfort From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun㊗️🇯🇵

[@justinodiaz6501]

Does anyone know how I can get a copy of the Boulez radio broadcast of “Damnation of Faust “NY Phil. ,Jessye Norman,and Justino Díaz…it would make this old singer happy….???

[@Richard-b5r9v]

At 23:41 we see and hear the late great Roland Kohloff playing timpani

[@Robert...Schrey]

He looks like The Godfather (Brando).

[@heliosnett7954]

Tout serait parfait sans les gens qui toussent. Et ça tousse par ci, et ça tousse par là. "Oh chérie, ce soir j'ai envie de tousser, j'irais bien au concert, juste pour tousser!".

[@carvcom2]

The coughs bothered me also. Thanks for noting that!

[@emjay2045]

😮

[@TheMrWuuu]

Tous toussent. En mousse.!

[@hudsoncampos5976]

🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@steftrando]

7:55 how they interpret the final section of the 1st movement is how I judge conductors

[@ajwiebe]

Which is why I try to avoid Gergiev.

[@olivierdrouin2701]

And Abbado 🤮🤮 !!

[@kaleidoscopio5]

No sunglasses? 😎

[@airam4403]

Hi, could you help me with the info: where can I watch the original telecast of this concert?

[@carvcom1]

It was originally aired by PBS in 1992. Unknown who has the rights today for this concert. Leave you contact info as I have the original VHS tape that this was made from.

[@UtsyoChakraborty]

13:45

[@photo161]

At about 7 mins. in I think I spotted a trace of emotion on the maestro's face...No, on second viewing, it seems that it was merely a suppressed belch

[@jimp4170]

Yes, treating the sea as if it had no emotions!

[@thehonkytonkduck2270]

@@jimp4170 His face is concentrated, yes, but there is so much emotion and subtlety in his arms and body language. I suppose that if he had some unusual facial expression (which actually ends up conveying nothing to the players) then you would enjoy that more, but simply speaking practically from the players perspective, it would only be distracting.

[@oranges490]

5:02

[@mediacreatif]

The Godfather is back ?

[@krise4431]

I prefer conductors who uses hands and fingers to express their conducting, they convey infinitely more information to the orchestra then does a mere stick, no pun intended.

[@DanielCalderon-r2y]

With all respect to Monsieur Boulez, but tempo is not so accurate. Sometimes the sensation of waves is lost.

[@ManuelCerquera-bh7sb]

El hombre de hielo ,no me gusta nada

[@antoniomartiradonna9498]

Questi concerti " live " sono inascoltabili a causa del violento tossire di numerosi spettatori, non appena arriva l'intervallo. Se si è afflitti da tosse e mal di gola non si deve andare ai concerti. Meglio le registrazioni in sala d'incisione , anche se il live è diretto da un grande direttore. ed esegue una famosa orchestra. E 'un vero schifo la tosse !!!!

[@alexeyizmirliev64]

Mamma mia che velocità!

[@alexeyizmirliev64]

E un orrore!

[@carvcom1]

Great work by the camera operators on this video. The musical score reader did an excellent job supporting the TV director with the solo musician's shots..

[@luizcadu]

I thought the same thing, sometimes it seemed like the video editor had the score in his hands!

[@sergio-feferovich]

0:10 De l'aube à midi sur la mer - Très lent 9:00 Jeux de vagues - Allegro 16:20 Dialogue du vent et de la mer - Animé et tumultueux

[@temporary7626]

13:38

[@nathanthomeer9169]

13:45