Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 / Klaus Mäkelä / Oslo Philharmonic

[@andrewwiemken6443]

That feeling when you casually fall into a youtube recommendation spiral and wind up with your head in your hands weeping for the cruel beauty of the human condition

[@name5702]

What do you mean by “cruel beauty”

[@heathhofmeister6413]

Amen!

[@carlosarmijonm]

@@name5702 The highs and lows...the love and the hate...the hope and the hopelessness...the joy and the pain...the hypocrisy and finally the deep truth of music like this.

[@neveragain125]

European Condition**

[@gamislatte5470]

the human predicament.

[@piadas804]

Who dare dislikes this? It's literally a masterpiece in 4k FOR FREE.

[@madeleine_andrea]

Steibert!

[@benjipister7036]

Klaus Makela is 24 years old...and conducting the Oslo Philharmonic...there's a bright future for him no doubt!

[@ElleSunminLee]

What a gift to our generation! :)

[@sergeirachmaninoff9811]

He was 23 in this live performance!

[@timvaarkamp8156]

And chiefconductor! Don't forget that! I hope he will become the chiefconductor of the Concertgebouworchestra. But he is still young!🔥

[@solangepereira7722]

@@sergeirachmaninoff9811 He's amazing 🤩

[@L1ghTx]

@@sergeirachmaninoff9811 Since it was prior to his birthday that year he was 22. Unbelievable!

[@PinacoladaMatthew]

People don't talk about this enough, the ending is actually the best part, a fast Coda, ending with just 5 short notes, end of story, no dragging, it's Beethoven's equivalent of a mic-drop, as if saying :"I've said all there is to say, this is it."

[@teejayaich4306]

The whole piece is without a note which could be improved on. In a tragic way, it feels like it must have been his final symphony - there are scraps of a 10'th he was apparently doing some work on, but any attempt to recreate them has been so terrible that I reckon they're using a few notes and wild extrapolations. It just doesn't sound like him anyway. I admit one of my little daydream fantasies "if you had a time machine" - I think going back to him with a full cochlear+implant hearing aids to let him have perfect hearing for at least the last few symphonies of his life - if EVER anyone deserved to hear his own music for his short tempestuous life, it's Ludwig. I'd love to give that to him.

[@pamelasertich9850]

Perfectly put

[@jeromus9996]

Today is the 200th anniversary of this monumental symphony. We are blessed to have a man like Beethoven, whose legacy still inspires us to this very day.

[@clarab3249]

I feel the same 🙏

[@soft-round5341]

Absolutely, today marks a truly monumental occasion in the history of music. Beethoven's enduring legacy continues to enrich our lives and inspire countless generations. We are indeed blessed to commemorate his 200th anniversary and celebrate the profound impact of his symphonic masterpiece.

[@alexisarouge]

Well said.

[@javiermedina5313]

This is the best sypmhony ever made. It's so important for us.

[@АскарбийАджигириев]

Господь и Родители подарили человечеству Бетховена. Гений исполнил своё предначертание. Жаль, что мало ему было отпущены...

[@canisqmajoris]

What I love about Klaus Mäkelä is it seems like every time he conducts a piece, I'm hearing something from it I've never even thought of before.

[@carolinalandriscini7772]

I agree!!! The alto voices in the choir for example! The instrumental balance is excellent! And also orchestra + choir

[@user-ou8pe9it8j]

Indeed.

[@guskogs]

Beethove's eternal gift to humanity.

[@garyguyton7373]

The full body of his work....

[@curtisgrindahl446]

Klaus was 23 years old when he conducted this performance... brilliant!

[@monicamiriamtassitano7304]

Magnífico trabajo!

[@adana7838]

Incredible, what a talent!

[@geoffreymartin2764]

I was just about to ask Bing how old Klaus is when I saw your post, thank you.

[@carlsnowsrock6304]

Ele é um dos meus maestros predileto.

[@BrianBolsher]

0:04 😒​@@geoffreymartin2764

[@venkatadurvasula6379]

This lockdown has changed me a lot , I started to listen to classical music and it is making my mind pure and giving me a lot of energy

[@fraudebs8786]

Ditto..

[@c.f.7408]

Same actually now I listen while I write papers and study and it has improved my quality of work.

[@mr-wx3lv]

Once you get the bug, you don't lose it... This is the original and best music mankind has ever created.

[@syncrol]

Welcome and enjoy the many talents within classical music :) I can recommend you Medici.tv .

[@baekhyuneee5965]

+1

[@helenagabriel6407]

My heart is in tears .. to think my last father's wish was this piece of art to be played in his funeral and we fullfiled this last wish. I will always remember you dad .

[@Viktoria-mf2rg]

Після цього коментаря видно ,як боряться з тим, щоб молоді люди не цікавилися класичною музикою. Тому, що на підміні понять, маніпуляції свідомістю можна прекрасну музику культурно порівняти з чимось дуже утопічним🙃. Маніпулятори свідомістю😅

[@houssambouhou7846]

This is Beethoven's gift for humanity

[@adriennelipson7174]

it truly is.

[@maruis-8327]

Si 💙

[@liammurphy2725]

Lets hear it for Schiller.

[@ElleSunminLee]

He gave us many gifts :)

[@hernan879]

​@@ElleSunminLee I agree. This may be his most famous "gift" but there are many other marvelous ones

[@ilhamcahya6740]

Every orchestra should hire that videographer

[@ardimuhammadh]

Sure, so we can see the concert from various angles and styles

[@ukaszk.8305]

One of my first thoughts was: "Nice filming! It's clear that the videographer knows the piece as they anticipate involvement of various orchestral sections rather well".

[@You-r7n7q]

100% agree.

[@donreed]

Absolutely. He/she did a perfect job of it.

[@obedrafael]

was my 1st thought

[@weswillis]

No telling how many times I've played this video. It remains my favorite piece of media. If you listen closely you can hear and feel the entirety of the human experience across four movements.

[@weswillis]

Here again.

[@bartholomewdan]

10/10 videography. 10/10 sound design. 10/10 conductor. 10/10 experience.

[@bobmartin7399]

And a very good choir - I was impressed by how many didn't need a score.

[@bobmartin7399]

Updating my own comment : I noticed later that the National Youth Choir of Great Britain did LvB #9 with Barenboim in the 2012 Proms and not one of them had a score. Which is more usual?

[@pralathansivagnanam6882]

I agree

[@theguy2636]

1 1/10 akward public clapping

[@remonwang3779]

10/10 comment

[@douglaskelly1394]

A solid, coherent, and energetic performance of the 9th symphony with the Oslo Philharmonic, and in 4k! for free?! meanwhile the Berlin Philharmonic is charging 150 euros for a 12 month pass for their digital concert hall. And nearly half of their concert archive isn't even in true HD. What the Olso Philharmonic is doing here is what I call: doing art for art's sake.

[@mariakallas]

Solid... Wonderful conducting, but the orchestra... Paying for Berliner is a bargain, for free you get a cheap cheese

[@DavidHassell2004]

@@mariakallas some may disagree with your comment about the BPO. Are they in fact reputation over substance. Good yes but not the best, certainly not in post 19th century works.

[@Nai61a]

Eugenius: Well I, for one, don't entirely agree with you. I think this young man produced some wonderful moments; he is, after all, a very fine musician, indeed. But the orchestra did him a lot of favours. He has a great deal to offer, but also a great deal to learn. Where, in particular, did you think the orchestra was deficient? Your description of them as "a cheap cheese" is, if I may say so, a CHEAP shot (ha, ha) ... and quite unfounded.

[@jgesselberty]

@@mariakallas Cheap cheese is filling the seats of the concert hall and ears of the world, obviously. You have a bad case of Karajanitis.

[@TheVaughan5]

@@DavidHassell2004 Yes I agree about the BPO. A great orchestra for sure but there are others with a more extensive repertoire and no less talented. The Warsaw Philharmonic is a good example, playing of the highest standard and not stuck in Austro-Germanic realm, though to be fair the BPO is becoming more adventurous now. The Oslo P.O. is another that can give Berlin a run for its money :-)

[@teejayaich4306]

What I wouldn't give to be that guy. Young, handsome, healthy, and performing the most perfect music ever written with a flawless group of world class musicians... Yeah, not gonna lie, bit jelly here.

[@beccah8944]

arent we all!!

[@nebulawh]

Klaus is such a banger name, as well

[@Lil_Mozart_V]

Dudes literally living my dream…

[@Lil_Mozart_V]

Dude is an anime character.

[@teejayaich4306]

@@Lil_Mozart_V Pretty close to mine too. I try to be happy SOMEONE is living that life, we're all so entirely literally not just related, but arguably of one piece. We're all offshoots of DNA from the first molecular replicator - at no point being "dead". It's live parent to live child to live parent to live child, all with the details kept by DNA (and RNA, another story). Helps me to be compassionate when I see those it'd be easy to be frustrated with (as they're me under different circumstances) and happy for those who do well (unless they're hurting others) because thet's me too - under different circumstances. I mean none of this in a mumbo jumbo "we become magic spirit ghosts when we die" sense, but just in the way that I hope the truth of our relation can inspire selfless actions, benevolent behaviors, and the kind of compromise which only works if we truly wish both "sides" to prosper.

[@g.boychev9355]

00:00 first movement 16:07 second movement 30:20 third movement 43:52 fourth movement

[@alexandremyrat]

Il n'y a aucun phrasé. Juste des notes... Il a encore du chemin devant lui. Il évoluera peut-être si le succès ne l'empêche pas

[@ilhamcahya6740]

THANK YOU

Just came here for the second movement, thank you for labeling them! Long live WinXP!

[@pds617]

Thanks a lot!

[@szilike_10]

Thank you!

[@surruk51a]

After this performance surely even the most pessimistic of us must feel there is some hope for humanity.

[@loganfruchtman953]

This symphony is the eighth wonder of the world. Every note and every word of the “Ode to Joy” in the last movement is absolutely perfect. It brings the world together even if we love or hate each other.

[@takutok1434]

Shostakovich is now conducting Beethoven symphonies. Nice.

[@Killerbee4712]

Shostakovich also conducts his own symphonies lol

[@jerkchickenblog]

YOU GUYS GOT ME for a second. I was like Shostakovich is ALIVE?? This is what comes from being a casual classical fan. The less obvious jokes won't land.

[@shirou9790]

Unironically, Mäkelä seems also to have conducted several of Shostakovich's symphonies.

[@someone8654]

nah man im pretty sure thats harry potter not shostakovich

[@clavichord]

But Shostakovich never smiled.... and neither would you if you lived under Stalin.

[@TheresaTorres-z5v]

Мій найулюбленіший найкращий найпрекрасніший композитор Бетховен!!! І взагалі композитор усіх часів та народів!!! Люблю з дитинства коли вперше почула!!!

[@Lil_Mozart_V]

What a time we live in. To be able to witness a spectacle of this magnitude from 200 years ago, from the comfort of our homes on a tiny screen. Absolutely incredible. Thank you Oslo Philharmonic, for sharing this with the world.

[@saf.-_-]

Bravo, Bravo Bethoveen, te amo

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵, JST、2:05分

[@falkovo]

Klaus Mäkelä lässt die Melodien blühen, lässt den Rhythmus schwingen, öffnet unsere Herzen und rührt uns zu Tränen!

[@leascaart]

THAT INTRO IS JUST SO SMOOTH AND BEAUTIFUL

[@romanieo]

I thought I could "multitask" and casually take in Klaus and the Oslo Phil...., turns out, their presentation of the 9th is so remarkable, I've found myself thinking, I don't recall hearing is so "richly" before. I'm no longer multitasking, Herr von Beethoven, Klaus, and the Philharmonic have won me over without trying. That's the power of music.

[@teejayaich4306]

Thank you for writing this. I have tried to say it so many times - there is music and there is *music* and not all types should be treated the same way. Stuff like the 9'th is not meant to be just some background filler as you pick your nose or something. Give it your time and attention, you will not be disappointed!

[@auacur]

The first flute and the timpanist deserve a special standing ovation as well, probably the hardest working musicians in this epic gruelling masterpiece, perfectly conducted this night.

[@rosieposie9564]

That timpanist is bad-ass for real. He has me transfixed and watching his parts towards the end repeatedly, he is so beautifully effortless yet powerful in his execution.

[@ElleSunminLee]

This was indeed a beautiful production.

[@wakkowarner4288]

@@rosieposie9564 That comes down from the conductor. Watch the old guys like Toscanini, Klemperer, Reiner, Honeck, Williams. People like this young fella and the old guys I mention, they knew how to get those sounds. Not everyone can. Lenny could, when he wanted. But too often he went all curlycue and it muddied the music. Watch them. Forget about the orchestra, watch the conductor. His eyes, hands, baton, eyebrows, the whole body. The best move the least. And yes, that kettledrum was very much on fire. I played this head to tail with no pause. That's how good it is!

[@12345fowler]

@@rosieposie9564 Yeah, he is focused as fu** probably needs to be also. The triangler man just above him is cool as a cucumber tough.

[@suzyharthcock7913]

❤

[@Gomiilol]

I just can't stop smiling from 54:04 to 54:44 Even the conductor looks delighted. This has to be one of the most cheerful fragments of music ever written.

[@DJ2Play9]

That means Ode to Joy has made its effect. 😃

[@louise_rose]

Yes, there was a performance with the LSO, led by Sir Simon Rattle, of this great work, televised live from London in February 2020 just a few weeks before the covid lockdowns made large-scale concerts with a live audience impossible for a year or more. I saw that one live on TV and it's been rebroadcast several times, beautiful performance - and at that precise point you're referring to in the music, a few of the ladies of the chorus were in view behind the tenor and one of them is beaming with a warm smile as she listens to his opening phrases.

[@mandaspahia8401]

ĺl

[@frankgercas1392]

I never get tired of watching and hearing this great symphony. Thanks for posting!!

[@GioiaFede]

1:03:00 conductor cheerfully singing along like he's a happy kid strolling around. warms my heart.

[@louise_rose]

Yes, but I think the purpose is also to help keep the orchestra and the chorus in synch together, by mouthing the vocal phrases. Simon Rattle did the same thing during a superb performance of the 9th from London, broadcast live in February 2020 and then shown again several times over the next three years on tv.

[@marlenemoraes4903]

The energy of the "maestro"! Bravo!!! 🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰

[@anastasiaivankiv]

56:33 I would like to become a conductor for a few minutes solely for this moment. Just imagine the force that awakens before you and you are leading it! So epic, I always get chills.

[@jaydennjerielfam]

I felt that I went through a mini-musical movie....The cameraman is so clever to take a great shot of every sight of the orchestra

[@franziskaleppert324]

Wunderbar! Bist du traurig höre es, bist du glücklich höre es, bist du aufgeregt höre es, bist du müde höre es. Für Beethoven ist immer der richtige Moment. Fantastisch Darbietung

[@TS-bb1pv]

I also agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵, JST、5:46分

[@Saluta267]

Einverstanden. Es ist großartig!

[@andacomfeeuvou]

The symphony orchestra and choir are the pinnacle of civilization.

[@tonkaGuy888]

With this symphony being the ultimate example of both, imho.

[@garyguyton7373]

Taking Nothing away from traditional musical norms of non-European cultures, the complete symphonic orchestra with choir, piano, etc, Is the greatest single musical invention of humanity. Nothing beats it. After saying that, the fusion that's happening in places like Japan, S. Korea. Taiwan are absolutely marvelous. They are adding their traditional instruments to the orchestra, not subtracting anything. They really can't, as they had nothing that hit the lower register.

[@aarondavis6155]

I love everything about this performance, especially the conductor who looks like he belongs in Slytherin.

[@olive4naito]

A magical crib ^_^

[@rossgreer1921]

You must mean Gryffindor!

[@yanoryam]

shouldn't have read this before I watched the whole piece....now i can't help but giggle like an idiot when i see him

[@trag1sche]

...Or Shostakovich himself.

[@kabbaage]

26:01 Avada Kedavra!

[@Rick-uk4yi]

I listened to all nine Beethoven symphonies today for his birthday. The 9th is still the best and this performance is amazing.

[@andrebech9380]

Was lucky enough to be in the audience for this! An unforgetable experience!

[@cerberus1321]

I'm a 30 year old bloke that started listening to classical music while working from home this year. I feel very privileged to be able to hear all these people who have mastered their respective instruments play in harmony together. Although this piece was created in another time my imagination still runs wild with scenarios about what it could have described to listeners back then. I read that LVB wrote this while deaf and never actually heard it. Pure genius. I'll have to explore some more classical artists.

[@garyguyton7373]

Schubert, Mendelssohn, Barber (his Adagio is simply breathtaking), Sarasate are just a few of some of the less well known to non-classical people you might want to check out.

[@Lil_Mozart_V]

Mahler 💪🏼

[@kanjakanjadabahia]

as Bartholomew Dan said 2 years ago: 10/10 videography. 10/10 sound design. 10/10 conductor. 10/10 experience. and... 10/10 choir and orchestra

[@RB-pi9ls]

Klaus Makela is already one of the key 21st century conductors. He is a team player with a decisive personal musical dialect and consciousness. And this is my understanding of his work all the way from Aotearoa New Zealand!

[@almadatrk]

I know nothing about him, but his smile and positive energy in this concert is wonderfully contagious. It seems all members are having a blast.

[@kosmosyche]

I just watched him conducting Shostakovich's 7th "Leningrad" with Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra (you can watch it here on YT). In all my years on this earth I've never heard a finer, more nuanced and heartfelt rendition of that symphony. How can one so young have so much understanding of such a complex work and so much control to make sure it's executed perfectly? I was completely blown away.

[@BreakfastEveryday]

whoever color graded this video is a real artist.

[@dan-us6nk]

Hearing everybody cough between movements is a joy to Klaus, what a legend.

[@Shadify100]

Is it just me or this fool is like actually becoming famous. I got so depressed searching for him online and hes BARELY 26. Insane talent

[@hds3]

Professional musicians are so valuable. Long live the orchestra.

[@ElleSunminLee]

Amen!

[@soblys7200]

Мій найулюбленіший найкращий найпрекрасніший композитор Бетховен!!! І взагалі композитор усіх часів та народів!!! Люблю з дитинства коли вперше почула!!!

[@TS-bb1pv]

I also agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵, JST、6:23分

[@soblys7200]

@@TS-bb1pv 😘😘😘 це чудово!!! From Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥

[@muhammadkhidrmohamedabidin4964]

the choir is mind blowing good Oslo Philhamonic

[@williamhicks2299]

721 thumbs down? Are these people even human? This is one of as handful of the most thrilling Beethoven 9th I have ever heard! And the conductor is only 23!

[@ieBrazil]

Greetings from Brazil to you all. Thanks a lot for this performance. Loved!

[@shanewalters4632]

Every time I watch this, and I watch it often, I am moved to tears. Especially when the choir belts it out. They are so human. There is such motivation.

[@EtherCheng]

I am a Taiwanese.I watched this video when I study organic chemistry for the coming third midterm exam. It is too amazing to focus on studying....

[@anabastidas4324]

Música solo el ser humano puede componer y expresarse a través de ella ❤

[@frederickmartin2707]

Klaus looks like he could live a secret life as a Batman villain. The Conductor!

[@edensgardenynwa]

Frederick Martin or hes just Shostakovich reincarnated

He is the riddle

[@Denhalen79]

He looks more like he is part of the Kingsman. With the glasses and formal suit. I bet he has a umbrella in his car, that shoots darts. And can deflect bullets.

[@nbt3663]

@@edensgardenynwa yes!!!! That's who I was thinking!! Lol! Thank you!!!

[@nbt3663]

@@edensgardenynwa now I got to go listen to his Symphony #5. Shostakovich, that is! 🙂

[@cesarlima2782]

00:00 Primeiro movimento 16:07 segundo movimento 30:20 Terçeiro movimento, este em especial, ADMIRÁVEL! 43:52 Quarto movimento

[@2DiskK]

Gracias César !

[@haaladbam3665]

@@2DiskK Dude... He's not spanish...

[@xievalkie4943]

The hero we need

[@geugouvea]

Obrigado amigo. Saudações

[@joaovitoroliveira8689]

Obrigado!

[@codorin]

My ears are blessed❤❤❤ the sound engineer really brought this amazing performance to.life. 👍👍

[@Sebastian-uf3vr]

On May 7, 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven premiered his 9th and last symphony called Chorale, in Vienna. Here we are, today May 7, 2024, some 200 years later, God Bless Ludwig, and what would be the most powerful, spiritual and brutal musical work taught to the world. But if that were not enough, every time in my life that I lose my reason, my conscience, the motivation to even live, I can never help but hear the Ode to Joy reverberating. And although I don't express it, I always break into tears of happiness remembering every word and every letter that the choir makes great.

[@amitayudas1411]

This cannot be described by words. It heavenly music performed by incredible talent.

[@GuillermoSilvaSilva]

*Aplauso para Ludwig van Beethoven. Aplaus para el maestro Mäkkelä. Me conmueve la reacción del público.*

[@tanvirdar]

It is so hard to comprehend that a deaf person can compose this kind of music but then I understand why Beethoven is called a genius and the conductor and musicians played it so beautifully ❤️goosebumps

[@sergioandresgaticaferrero7779]

About 30 years ago I bought the first CD of this work. It was on sale in a record store in downtown Santiago, Chile; I had to save a few weeks to be able to buy it. When I finally had it, I went home on the bus; I could not contain my excitement and arrived almost trembling, anxious to listen to this work. I still listen to this work by Beethoven alone, because of the feeling of small greatness it gives me and the tears it brings to my eyes. A fragment of this work travels to the stars on a gold disc in the Voyager 2 spacecraft. Perhaps one remote day, a higher intelligence will perceive in these notes the effort of a species that, despite its limitations, aspired to greatness and hope. A work for eternity.

[@sirirobinson124]

Well said

[@iskandarsadira4304]

You will listen to Beethoven's 5th concerto performed by Pollini and Karl Böhm from 1979. Deutsche Welle gramophone. great piano sound!!! attention!! high quality !!! you will not regret!!!

[@steamblock900kruse-buschme5]

A world full of people their hearts full of joy, Cities of light with no fear of war, and thousands of creatures with happier lives, and dreams of a future with meaning and no need to lie, no need to hate, no need to hide.

[@bell2721]

I'm totally in love with how impassioned this orchestra is. Usually a majority of the players sit still and play but these people move and flow with the music; as a violist I know how much focus it takes to play but when you really get into the music you just can't sit still. Thank you for such a lovely performance.

[@teejayaich4306]

As well as a conductor worth his weight in gold, all working together to produce the most amazing music imaginable!

[@AndoresuPeresu]

This is my favourite piece of music in the entire world. I was moved to tears for being able to hear and watch this without paying a cent. I'm deeply grateful. Thanks Oslo Philharmonic, thanks Oslo, thanks Norway. Thank you for making this possible. You've gained a new subscriber and a thankful heart in Barranquilla, Colombia.

[@buscadoresperu5690]

Linda música para el alma.

[@monikamadej2225]

What emotions in musicians! Co za emocje w muzykach!

[@kummer45]

I came here to watch music. I ended up being served a plate of a delicious lobster, the best wine and an impeccable service of such food.

[@feldschlange]

One of the greatest pieces of music brilliantly conducted and performed. Simply divine.

[@t.e.1189]

Of course that was just spectacular, but one of my favorite parts was the applause at the end and Klaus' response to the musicians. The showing of genuine gratitude for what was just accomplished together. You can see it on his face and the gestures he uses when acknowledging them. Jordi Savall is another, how he always shows appreciation for the them, making sure they get noticed, more so than other conductors I think.

[@davebergren7989]

I have watched this video many times, it is the best rendition of Beethoven’s 9th I have heard. I think I like it so much because of the orchestra’s passion and intensity that matches Beethovens. Maybe it because of the inspiration from Klaus Makela.

[@newtonqueiroz7098]

Yes, só much passion and intensity from begining tô end, very moving.

[@teejayaich4306]

This one, all those by Paavo Jarvi, by Orosco-Estrada, one of the most amazing gifts we enjoy in this modern era is that we can - sitting at home whenever we feel like it - watch and listen to the most incredible renditions of the most beautiful music ever written and performed. The fanciest and most powerful/wealthy rulers of all time could not - not if they tried to arrange it day and night for decades - ever have the chance to select at their whim any sort of music to enjoy at any given time!

[@dLY1916]

I can listen to this symphony once everyday and never get tired of it.

[@luchotumin7139]

Música maravillosa y conmovedora!! Tuve la oportunidad de conocerla y disfrutarla en mis años de estudio de trompeta en el conservatorio nacional de música de Guatemala.

[@FrankBrescher123]

Spectacular performance, rated number one by this 77 year old. Thanks to the videographer it's possible to see the complexity of the masterpiece and experience the passion in performance. Just an exceptional performance. Thanks for posting.

[@onderozenc4470]

This nordic interpretation of Beethoven is magnificient.

[@eduardosuarez4762]

Magnificent piece. Magnificent interpretation of every musician, the chorus, the conductor! Beautiful!

[@christinabae2625]

I have never felt so many goosebumps in my entire life. An amazing performance from the orchestra and the choir. (Brilliant conductor!) One hour, eleven minutes and 56 seconds of pure bliss. I wish to have seen this performance in person; God knows how many goosebumps I would have if I did!

[@Johnluthecomposer]

Human culture at its finest.

[@rufusdrumknottvgc]

The cinematography in this video is amazing, it's like a movie. Not to mention the incredible performance by the musicians. Awesome :D

[@simonsimorangkir2440]

Camera not so good to capture every moment, every transision of instrumentasion.

[@burromtz1327]

❤

[@burromtz1327]

❤

[@ako8205]

The musicians and singers and the conductor are all so into it. It's great to watch them!

[@massimomarangoni8190]

Glory and praise to Europe to have been born an immense genius like Beethoven and thank you all to revive his immortal music.

[@jgesselberty]

This man brings freshness to some of the old war horses. Crisp, vibrant conducting.

[@dinkarrao1]

musicians have special place in heaven

[@박세영-e8r]

잘생긴 지휘자가 있어서 백점만점에 백오십점

[@Sweet_bananakick]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ한국인 주접댓글을 여기서 보니 반갑구만유~

[@박세영-e8r]

@@Sweet_bananakick ㄱㄱㄱㄱㄱㅋㅋ ㄱ한국인 10분이 좋아요를

[@eunabae2584]

듣는 감동에 보는 감동 플러스 :)

[@jpona7037]

다른 지휘자와는 다르게 물흘러가듯이 신중하면서 부드럽게 흘러가는 마켈라의 성향이 덧데어져 너무 아름답고 꽃다운 베토벤교향곡 지휘네요...

[@Halfhyde]

My mother always listened to WQXR in NYC. She loved certain classical pieces and she introduced me to this symphony in the 1950s. It is such a powerful and beautiful piece of art. This is a wonderful presentation of the 9th Symphony. As a bonus, the photography of the musicians is first rate.

[@willotoole4475]

The passion of the first Bassoon player was incredible, love it.

[@sujaulkhan9633]

Cannot explain at all why am I crying. The Chorale is probably the best. May you all be well forever. Klaus Makela!! I have just seen a miracle.

[@anoncitizen8836]

I have no idea why, but I had the same reaction. I think it's because our minds can't put into words, just how beautiful this is and we respond with sheer emotion. I think I cried because it made me feel such immeasurable joy!

[@sujaulkhan9633]

Beautiful explanation! Cheers!

[@maumusa123]

Tuomas Katajala's rendition is the best I've ever heard.

[@푸른돼찡]

bravo bravo!!!!!

[@marbanak]

Starting at 13:22, I see a Cellist playing with intensity. She turned up in another Klaus Mäkelä /Oslo Philharmonic performance. If you start to track her, she bobs and moves with the playing like she is drowning in it. I have come to keeping an eye on her. She really gets into it, and then cracks a rare smile when she can get away with it.

[@rosernabona9364]

Oslo Philharmonic and Klaus Makela , meravellous Beethoven Beautiful ❤❤

[@veroniquedeiller1210]

been listening to this version over and over and over again... And I just gets me crying every time... This second movement is heaven.

[@cesarsilvanogueira2415]

I am 16 years old and I appreciate classical music, I haven't any influence I just like

[@malcolmmilliner7827]

HARMONY AND BLISS ETERNAL ❤1 800 LOVE GOD

[@Jantsenpr777]

This rendition of the Ninth is exquisite. Of all the excellent characteristics it has, I find the tempi chosen particularly refreshing. Usually, this symphony is played way too slow and affected. This one has the drive, energy, along with the emotion and gravitas Beethoven intended for it. Great job!

[@agarber1932]

it is obvious that the musicians in the orchestra love playing for this young conductor. Very much a collaborative effort.

[@DavideSablone]

Monumentale l'opera e superbi i musicisti

[@dennispearson9287]

Okay , It's Just a Little Pass Midnight now In the city of Detroit , on December 16th , 2020 Beethovens 250th Birthday !!!...Who's Watching !!??...

[@wanwaric]

nyc here

[@gergelybuday7433]

​@@wanwaric I was watching too, in Budapest

[@neophyte88]

Late to reply but I was watching in Maharashtra, India

[@dennispearson9287]

It is Never Too Late to Celebrate Beethoven !!!!!.......

[@dennispearson9287]

@@wanwaric AWESOME 👌!!!...

[@YatesViolin]

This performance has energy and is technically solid but what amazed me the most is how engaged the musicians are. This not your average orchestra with a bunch of stuck up old people who are just playing a concert. These musicians are engaged with the music and obviously care about their craft. This is refreshing to see and I hope to see the rest of the western art music world follow their lead.

[@rosieposie9564]

I fully agree with your comment.

[@Killerbee4712]

Just because they are old doesnt mean they dont care about their craft or engage with music

[@rosieposie9564]

@@Killerbee4712 True, but there just is something a bit extra and more energetic about them that I really liked. It was just more fiery and passionate than what I expect from older people in an orchestra, forgive my prejudice.

[@thechansfamily]

One can tell from their faces, not necessarily from their ages.

[@elenaandrews2715]

A mais fiel demonstração divina se houvesse

[@thewhatnow]

He was what, 23 here? I have never seen someone this young conducting. I've also never seen the 9th conducted AND played with this much power, energy, confidence, and pure joy. AND I AM HERE FOR IT!!! Ode to joy indeed. Bravo, Klaus and the Oslo Philharmonic!!! 👏👏👏👏👏 Thank you for this beauty!

[@fabriceclement6587]

That choir is truly amazing! The baritone gives the chills as he starts!

[@aronollerer5745]

each member's face is so passionate...I haven't seen that before

[@locksmithone]

Right? Clearly enjoying it, having fun, dedicated.

[@giacomomugnai9631]

It's beautiful and touching to see such young and talented conductor who masterfully leads the orchestra and this incredible masterpiece (maybe one of the greatest ever written)

[@seanobrien8861]

Haha,, I wouldn't say maybe.

[@sandozpop6017]

She had to be a woman of color and trans. And the anticlerical...

[@FaustoPupo]

L