Symphony No. 2 / Sergei Rachmaninoff / Vasily Petrenko / Oslo Philharmonic

The Oslo Philharmonic with conductor Vasily Petrenko perform Sergei Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 in Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg on 15th October 2019.
I. Largo - Allegro moderato 0:22
II. Allegro molto 20:08
III. Adagio 30:40
IV. Allegro vivace 45:58
Produced by Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and the Oslo Philharmonic
Audio: NDR Kultur 2019
Licensed by Studio Hamburg Enterprises GmbH
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[@marshallartz395]

Q: Can you define “beauty?” A: Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2, Third Movement

[@zinam5795]

Best Rachmaninov 's Simphony ! BRAVO!

[@kopek702]

thats just your idea of beauty. Mine is the visual and auditory experience of torturing small animals.

[@Dylonely42]

@@kopek702 Wow

[@oldedwardian1778]

Agreed, but you must listen to Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a theme of Thomas Tallis Both works could define that word also.

[@ohmss069]

Oslo Philharmonic was my go-to KZbin channel during the height of the pandemic. When everyone was in lockdown, I would listen to these symphonies, which they were kind enough to make available. They filled me with hope in a dark time. Thank you!!

[@darkpoetik5375]

I figured i've listened to at 3000 of music during the pandemic...mostly jazz, also classical, world music, country, pop, rock, etc....

[@arbenskendaj5542]

Yes I too thank you and not only during 😊pandemy❤ but still now

[@robinmiller9865]

There you have the power of great music.

[@sandraeugeni7606]

Too bad that I just discovered this wonderful performances on KZbin! Concertgeboust was my way to go through the pandemic. Beautiful performances too

[@AntoinePelle]

Careless whisper Georg Michel careless whisper

[@josephlewis6181]

The camera work, the orchestra, the Conductor, and the composer: Rachmaninov. Flawless!

[@kiwi007]

My favourite classical piece, has everything, romance, excitement. My son took me for Mother's Day to see the N. Z. Symphony Orchestra perform this symphony, it was magical. I love this version very much too.

[@mariaaltairmpereira1580]

Lindissima!!! Seu romantismo é pura magia que encanta e alimenta a alma. É o coração chora uma saudade que dói e nos eleva para o espaço infinito 👏👏👏🌺🙏

[@mariaaltairmpereira1580]

Parabéns grande performance de todos 👏👏👏🌺🙏

[@alvarito45]

Rachmaninov never fails in inspiration, innovation and pure post romantic music. His piano compositions, his piano concerti, his symphonies, altogether real monuments in music history. He had the ability of not falling into exaggeration and keep his own aestheticism that makes the great public falls in love with his creations. Excellent performance under Petrenko conduction . Thank you!!

[@miltongajardo9800]

You can't be more accurate in your appreciation of this magnificent piece of music .I agree completely and I suggest to listen to the other Petrenko director , Kirill with the Berlin Philarmonic, it's an exquisite pleasure.

[@rsamsonpicc]

I loved watching Petrenko passionately conduct the 3rd movement (Adagio). This movement pulls my heart strings…

[@dinaduranrodriguez4809]

I. Largo - Allegro moderato (0:22) II. Allegro molto (20:08) III. Adagio (30:40) IV. Allegro vivace (45:58)

[@mguerrerogarcia]

The Adagio is one of the most moving ones I have ever heard.

[@paulbeard4218]

This touches your very soul -- thank God for all those on the stage for this memorable experience .

[@Dylonely42]

One of my favorite symphonies. Petrenko is a master russian conductor.

[@olabyfalt3147]

😂😂😮eł😂lł😂🎉😅

[@olabyfalt3147]

😮

[@moyarguelles4230]

Vasily Petrenko, what a performance! Loved it. Thank you.

[@baltoman24]

Beautiful performance of this deservedly popular symphony- so nice to see the orchestra join in the applause for their conductor- a superb orchestra certainly; thank you for posting.

[@Brown_Mackerel_Tabby]

Thank you for your wonderful performance. I'm Japanese, but I was deeply moved by listening to everyone's performances.

[@anandsamuel1978]

Words are too few to describe this incredible Symphony of one of my favourite Composer. Brilliant performance!

[@rosernabona9364]

Sergei Rachmaninoff Vasily Petrenko and Oslo Philharmonic Absolutely brilliant

[@mohammedalhabsi9627]

A beautiful sound, balanced playing, and most importantly, the maestro's ability to express Russian love deeply

[@arturoecheverriakeller2215]

Cuando acabe esta cuarentena, como disfrutare un concierto. Saludos a los que aman la música.

[@Discovery_and_Change]

Dark to beautiful 2:19 | 2:46 | Beauty 15:40 | 21:23 | 27:07 Love piece 30:50 | 37:13 | Glorious 42:52 | Touching 45:09 Circus 46:43 | 48:19 | 54:37 | 55:43 Ending 57:49 | 58:40

[@Danleesixoneonetwofive]

Oh man, all the places music takes us. We are lucky to have access to all this music, which then takes us to paradise

[@ginoarmenio6001]

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[@robertjason6885]

What. Gorgeous stage and auditorium setup. Magnificent. Wonderful sound and Visuals. Kudos all around, with a special thank you to the composer.

[@anasan00]

Clapping 😱 in the middle of the piece ! In the way to heaven

[@user-yu8tk8pi9e]

Vasily petrenko always has some magics to hold everyone in the orchestra together. Hope there are more oslo concertos with Vasily.😊😊😊

[@brads4606]

Maestro Patrenko has conducted the Minnesota Orchestra a few times over the years. I was lucky enough to see him conduct Shostakovich Sym. No. 8 and it was spectacular! Best concert I’ve ever been to.

[@iamjane9628]

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. What a stunning performance!

[@oleflogger6828]

Could you ever that the composer of this thought of himself as a possible "Failure" before he did this? BOY! Are we ever lucky that he kept at it!!

[@camilmoujaber4813]

This symphony together with Mendelssohn's 3rd symphony (Scottish) are in my opinion the best symphonies ever created.

[@iamjane9628]

@@camilmoujaber4813 I had not heard Mendelssohn's 3rd for a long time, so I just gave it a listen!

[@camilmoujaber4813]

@@iamjane9628 And?

[@billyt2000]

It is most beautiful indeed second to none

[@richardwilliams473]

Wow! That Concertmaster is on fire! She's Fantastic! I love the timpanist who stands tall when playing rather than sitting on his stool Thanks for playing the ending timpani stroke of the first movement. A perfectly placed loud E natural. BRAVO

[@jiyungahn3082]

Yellow, dark purple, red, blue and black. I feel like I am watching a sunset in a prairie with mid size river when I am listening to this music... What a pleasure in times like this.

[@HodGabriel]

The kind of videos I love - A master conductor, An excellent orchestra, playing a magnificent piece by one of the greatest romantic Russian composers and on top of that - top notch sound and video quality!

[@kopek702]

and if they shat into your palms you would eat it all up

[@AnaGarcia-os5cd]

What a wonderful piece and what a wonderful orchestra!

[@georgesclermont1911]

Memorable perforrmance! The adagio sends shivers down your spine. Thank you Vasily

[@danmoran454]

@ Georges Clermont: Except Vasily was not the composer of the adagio. The world wouldn't have this adagio if it were not for Sergei Rachmaninov, the composer of the piece. So the credit goes to him. As for the interpretation of the adagio, that credit goes to the stellar orchestral musicians, their artistry and talent, as well as the conductor.

[@georgesclermont1911]

@@danmoran454 What's your point?

[@jiadongma1]

Vasily Petrenko is a master for Russian Romanticism music

[@danmoran454]

@ jiadongma1: I'd like to rewrite that by saying that Vasily Petrenko AND the Oslo Philharmonic are masters for Russian Romanticism music because without the Orchestra we wouldn't have this superb performance. Also, I'm not into conductor worshipping and I don't get the sense from Vasily that he's into that either. He seems very down-to-Earth and doesn't make it all about himself. He understands that such an outstanding performance such as this was the result of a collaboration between the stellar musicians and their immense artistry who actually performed the work and Vasily (who didn't play a note). But together, they gave a memorable performance. It's not all about the conductor, but all the highly-trained and regarded musicians on stage. So to credit only Vasily is, I feel, really being rather disrespectful to the musicians who masterfully performed the piece, sitting before him.

[@Gate3739]

I listen to Oslo Philarmonic so many time a week so much that I get to know each member of the orchestra by heart , I see them more my then my own family and just love to see all these brillant talented musician at work! Oslo this is an awesome gift you are sharing with us! GROS merci du Québec!

[@nicolebarbier8071]

Je seconde les remerciements du Québec !

[@Gate3739]

@@nicolebarbier8071 Salut Nico, ne passez pas a coté de la symphonie No. 9 avec Makela Klaus de la même Orchestre, Subliminale!

[@nicolebarbier8071]

@@Gate3739 oui tout à fait ! Bonsoir

[@gabrielmachado6562]

Sensacional.

[@kopek702]

it seems you and your family have grown distant. Run away with me Benoit and lets start a new family for you. I'll give you all the love you need baby.

[@TatyanaGrushenko]

Thank you so much! It's very beautiful! Best wishes for your from Saint-Petersburg! 👋👋👋

[@nicosuarez6962]

That section starting at 15:38 is so Romantic This Symphony is amazing. Thank you, Sergei

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Just listen to this wonderful and graceful performance makes I forget about the trouble and annoyances of this transient world

[@saxpride100]

Ignore the negative comments. They just want attention, so don't give it to them. Enjoy the beauty that is Rachmaninov's Second. No words will ever replicate the exact emotions we feel from experiencing this breathtaking rendition. (Constructive criticism is always welcome though!) Thank you for sharing this performance, Oslo Philharmonic!

[@daniel3231995]

And if we ignore yours

[@kopek702]

never ignore criticism my friends. and never listen to some guy on the internet who chooses to call himself whatever the fuck saxpride100 is supposed to mean

[@saxpride100]

@@daniel3231995 lol that's fine. You do you, my friend.

[@donnawiseman5234]

🤩 Absolutely beautiful, love ❤️ it. Thank you to the Wonderful Orchestra and the Conductor. You are superb.

[@donnawiseman5234]

So beautiful 🤩 I could listen all day. But that’s not quite possible! 😂 so I’ll settle for often. Thank you to the Conductor and Orchestra. 🙏❤️

[@PeterAdamovMusic]

The best I know from classical Music! Thank You, Sergej, God blessed your Soul and You blessed this Earth place with your Art. I love You for what You are.

[@oldedwardian1778]

I also love this music and it’s beauty. BUT WHY ARE YOU COMPELLED TO ASSIGN THIS WONDERFUL HUMAN ACHIEVEMENT TO A FOUL GOD. RACHMANINOV was HUMAN, I am SURE that he needed NO HELP from a god to write such a work of transcendent beauty. Why must you bring a WORTHLESS GOD INTO THIS, IT IS AN INSULT TO THE REAL GENIUS, A HUMAN.

[@joachimirmtraut8698]

@@oldedwardian1778 Eine ziemlich dumme und arrogante Antwort. Wenn Sie Gott für dumm halten, müssen es nicht andere Menschen. Es kommt darauf an, was man unter Gott versteht. Reden ist silber, schweigen ist Gold, trifft auch bei Ihrem Kommentar zu; sorry.

[@oldedwardian1778]

@@joachimirmtraut8698 Around 1.5 BILLION People speak ENGLISH, less than 115 million speak German. English is the MOST WIDELY SPOKEN LANGUAGE ON EARTH, GERMAN IS THE 11th. English is spoken in EVERY NATION ON EARTH, German is spoken in so few countries it is hardly noticeable. If you want your comments to be READ, WRITE THEM IN ENGLISH. I am sorry if this sounds harsh, I would like to know what you say but I have more to do every day than I can handle. So getting your comment translated is not high on my list.

[@fredfred9847]

Just discovered this piece - absolutely beautiful

[@Bob31415]

The most beautiful section of this or any symphony begins at 6:41 and appears again at 14:46.

[@wendyscott8425]

Very gorgeous, although it would be hard to beat the third movement, which is to die for and usually brings tears to my eyes. And as the widow of a clarinetist, that clarinet solo is one of the most beautiful in the literature!

[@pnl4660]

Well... Petrenko and Oslo Philharmonic have beaten my old compact disk which I used to listen to all these years! Bravo!!!!

[@steph2890]

just found this post~ i've been enjoying another video of the same symphony played by oslo phil with vasily. bravi tutti ✨️

[@alyr228]

Everyone's commented on the phenomenal music and conductor (which I fully agree with), but that's one pretty building

[@wendyscott8425]

Totally! I want to go there!

[@madhavidevidasi]

What a lovely piece! The conductor is like the music itself; full of emotions and romance, haha! The members of philharmonic all play their parts nicely.

[@jeanghika7653]

Mianda Lin - Have you such a good hearing, as to hear every instrument? I am (i.e. was, because now I'm old) a conductor and I tell you, it is not always easy to hear every sound produced by the orchestra. Some composers are not good for orchestrate and one finds heaps of music no one can hear.

[@wendyscott8425]

@@jeanghika7653 Well, this piece has magnificent orchestration. Sometimes the instruments blend into a single sound so gorgeous it's hard to believe. Sometimes, we hear solos with accompaniment. Of course, we don't hear every instrument separately all the time, but that's not the point. All these people with all these diverse instruments with their own unique sounds combine to make such beautiful music. To me, it's all symbolic of how people can come together in unity and do beautiful things under the right leadership and with the right design.

[@letstalkoffthepodium590]

This symphony is magnificent!

[@Biel170665]

No soy un gran entendido en música pero me ha parecido maravillosa la interpretación. Fabulosa. Gracias por esta magnífica reproducción.

[@silviagarciario3566]

No me canso de oír esta maravilla. Dios mío que tendría en su alma este compositor para transmitir esto

[@loreleiistschon3582]

Russo alma 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@isadelmar]

30,20 minuto y oíremos algo muy lindo, muy bien dirigido y tocado por la orquesta, la nostalgia se siente, realmente bellísima música

[@zinam5795]

За 5 лет стало лучше.... Молодцы ! Всем БРАВО!

[@user-kq5ko4mz8x]

Thanks for uploading this magnificent piece!!

[@skatter44]

This was a very good performance. I can't seem to figure out why 70 people clicked thumbs down. Did you not like the performance or do you just not like the symphony itself?

[@wendyscott8425]

I don't see any thumbs down. I think YT got rid of that feature, although the blank thumbs are still there. Glad I didn't see what you saw. If they were there, they were completely undeserved. This performance was awesome!

[@Acujeremy]

Hey that wasn't me crying during the Adagio, no wasn't me, I would never do that.

[@adriankedzior3519]

Damn this philharmonic's interior is NICE

[@jonash3251]

It’s in Hamburg, Germany, I was planning to go there but then corona came and cancelled everything :/

[@tabiyukeba]

I've listened to many versions of this symphony, but this version is my favorit. Very moved because not only of the brilliant performance but also of its strong sense of ''northern''. I think the sound has a northern flavour from regions such as Russia, Norway, and Sweden and Finland. Bottom of the performance, I feel the harsh cold of winter, the frozen seas and rivers, the wild animals, plants and the humans that live here I live. Thank you very much, Vasily Petrenko and Oslo Philharmonic!

[@redjohn8870]

Sublime and magnificent performance, Master Vasily!! Thanks so much @Oslo Philharmonic!! You're awesome!! ❤️🤗👏👏👏👏👏

[@mohamedrateb6413]

As usual, the sounds of the various instrumental groups are crystal-clear.

[@miltongajardo9800]

Mohamed what a wonderful definition for such armoniced orchestra.Thanks.

[@waverly2468]

It's nice to hear an orchestra play the final movement as fast as you hear it on many recordings, but I still prefer hearing the piece with the cuts .

[@donnawiseman5234]

Thank you so much for your beautiful music 🎶. It’s a wonderful gift to millions of people. ❤️🙏👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@harryarmitage6056]

Thankyou for putting this available to be watched in these horrid times. It made my day. I have huge respect for Petrenko and have seen him conduct this symphony, albeit with a different orchestra (the Russian State Symphony) when they were on tour in Manchester.

[@joaquinferrer9957]

Bravo clarinet.

[@robertjason6885]

Love the port one to in the strings. Excellent.

[@pliniomosca3187]

C'est bien fort jolie cette interpretation. All my congratutalions from Porto Alegre, Brazil in Sunday, 27 september 2020, 14h06.

[@AndreyRubtsovRU]

Nice old-timey vibrato on trumpets at the end.

[@donnawiseman5234]

I love it. I love it! What a superb performance! Thank you for the joy that you bring. 🎶🎵❤️🌹🌹🌹

[@maiochiruhanabira9293]

A bit fast tempo throughout the whole symphony, from my perspective. But this orchestra really knows how to synchronize! Felt as one instrument, rather than different parts composing the orchestra.

[@oleflogger6828]

If this is too fast for you I suggest you find the Pittsburgh Symphony's with William Steinberg conducting. It's a bit ole (1960's). But it is very deliberate. It's just as good as any other - it's RACHMANINOFF, after all!!

[@karenitm]

This is the most beautiful piece of music ever written!! It reduces me to tears every time I listen to it. What saddened me most is the fact was the music was constantly interrupted by ads!! I was very disappointed this happened - why did it happen??

[@georgesclermont1911]

I don't understand how YT works: not an ad in my viewing and it's not premium.

[@davidkessel1832]

I agree, but the purpose of the internet (we must remember) is to make money for someone. Everything else is just collateral damage.

[@mostrojoshwua]

Excelente melodía.!! En cuarentena desde Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, México

[@MattCooperKay]

Bravo. What a genuinely beautiful and passionate performance. So grateful that this is here, free for anyone to view 🙏

[@KenDoc]

Wonderful symphony, sometimes moving. Seeing you continuously in your concerts makes me feel I know you almost personally, I love you all, and of course very great Petrenko and Mäkelä ...

[@kevinmckeever6163]

Stunning venue !

[@jorgeorozco7498]

Maravillosa sinfónica la de Oslo Philarmonic, gracias por tan magníficas interpretaciones

[@oscarmartinsafonsodepaiva3320]

Excelente regente, excepcional orquestra e a mais bela obra de Rachmaninoff. NOTA 1000 PARA TODOS!

[@niklausgaschen9858]

The funny old man, percussionist, plays like in a rock band, smile.

[@senxees5795]

SOLO BELLEZA LA MUSICA ES COMO UN GRAN ESPIRITU KE ME LLEVA MAJESTUOSAMENTE AL ABRAZO DE DIOS

[@keikoueda5325]

What a great performance！ I really enjoyed this.

[@francescaartalfacerias1545]

Una Simfonia preciosa..!! Quanta emoció. !!❤

[@HodGabriel]

43:35 - A transition to a minor scale to pinch your heart

[@elcanaldeselene]

The adagio is EVERYTHING! 🧡🧡🧡

[@furkanipekoglu]

thanks for the record 😊👍🏻

[@ernestomatalsol6807]

January 2024. Escuchar música de los grandes genios enaltece. Los pueblos educados se diferencian de los barbaros.

[@donnawiseman5234]

Beautiful as always. ❤ Thank you.

[@richardwilliams473]

I love watching the timpanist !!!

[@MegaMawnadger]

amazing, thanks for sharing !

[@chenjunqian3283]

All I hear is love, deeply

[@kevinmckeever6163]

Beautiful. Marred only by frequent adverts anywhere throughout, you tube should be ashamed !

[@Steakfordinner]

My ears have been blessed

[@kopek702]

My ears were so blessed that i had a hands free orgasm affter the 3rd movement and shot splooge straight into my mouth. by accident ofcourse

[@Dylonely42]

*Our ears

[@GTSantos1969]

Viva a música clássica!

[@marcosfernandeslima1651]

Perfeito! Seria um sonho, depois que todo este caos passar, quem sabe, um dia assistir presencialmente.

[@roblosev154]

Замечательный оркестр, мастера.

[@user-bf6pu3md4z]

Великолепный оркестр, и браво дирижёр Петренко!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@billyt2000]

Even better than Andre Previ n

[@nancyrandall1762]

Petrenko DA!!!!!!! Spaseba!

[@paolapignataro3171]

absolutamente perfecto

[@user-tv5jw1tj1r]

beautiful.так держать...красивые норды.респект из питера

[@scmcdonald4920]

Beautifully done!!❤

[@jerrera45]

Whenever I hear the adagio from this marvelous symphony I always think of the romantic 1945 movie "Brief Encounter" with Cilia Johnson and Trevor Howard. The use of this music as a backdrop to their secret love affair was so poignant .

[@fideliofidelio1222]

But it's abstract music ! It goes beyond romantic scenes...It says more...

[@fernandofilacchione2399]

Thank you for remembering me this beatiful film.

[@jerrera45]

@@fernandofilacchione2399 You are very welcome Fernando!

[@TheStockwell]

No offense intended, but this music isn't heard anywhere in the film.

[@jerrera45]

@@TheStockwell Sorry, my mistake. It was the piano concerto #2 that was used. Both beautiful pieces of music.

[@ThatMaverickMo]

My favorite!

[@manuelgeoffrey9188]

Listening everday !

[@kenelliott8562]

Wow that principle cellist is really good . . . I wish I knew her name ~

[@lautatoantinir6490]

Me re cagan los anuncios, estoy escuchando lo más feliz y pum, un anuncio en la mejor parte >:(

[@user-nt1sz6wl1e]

那些與拉赫馬尼諾夫第二交響樂措施而過的人，錯過了他們一生中為數不多的幾次內心獨白

[@user-yu8tk8pi9e]

真的！這首讓我心靈又被洗淨了一次！

[@miltoncorne927]

Bella armonía musical que me hace volar!!

[@mariaruiz94]

MAGNIFICENT!