Mahler 2nd symphony brass choral Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, D. Gatti

Trombones:
Bart Claessens
Nico Schippers
Martin Schippers
Raymond Munnecom
Tuba:
Perry Hoogendijk
Trumpets:
Omar Tomasoni
Jacco Groenendijk
Bert Langenkamp

[@waynejones3870]

And to think Mahler was only 27 years old when he wrote this. Amazing

[@Alexagrigorieff]

He wrote the first movement at 27. There was large gap before other movements. The symphony was finished when he was 34.

[@BrassPlayr]

I mean you can have a doctorate in composition by 27... thats not the impressive part.

[@simulateurdeclipsedeeclips3219]

"Genius is wisdom and youth." - Masters, Spoon River Anthology

[@aaajjworm]

What was I doing with my life between 27 and 34?!

[@bertilmyhr9105]

Well, by that age Mozart had created say half of his masterpieces. And Glenn Gould graduated from the Royal Conservatory when he was 12, with the highest marks ever.

[@arsnova3119]

1:10 just love the way he breathes before his big moment, with all the energy of the music, bravo!

[@mcswato1]

Looks to be ear plug insertion before that too. Am I wrong?

[@ricturtle]

You can see the thought of I better not bugger this up!!

[@jjakiefte2165]

@@ricturtle buggering things up is not something that happens in this orchestra....

[@Jaegertiger]

In reality, the percussionist is actually EXHALING just before he has his Cymbal solo. You can tell this by the way his CHEEKS and lips move OUTWARD... thereby, signifying an exhalation. You can prove it to yourself if you model both an inhalation and an exhalation... because your mouth cannot move like his does if you are inhaling. NONETHELESS, his strike is PICTURE PERFECT !!!

[@Jaegertiger]

@@mcswato1 You are CORRECT... One can see it clearly at 0:50 as he inserts into the left ear FIRST and then the right ear. Remember, he is the one who gets the full BLAST of the cymbals when he strikes them... and they are supposed to be GRANDIOSE !!!!

[@colt547]

As a former trombone player, this brings a tear to my eye.

[@joeheid4757]

Why are you a former trombone player? Why not play again? I was a former clarinet player for 21 years, then picked it up after some prodding. Many good community bands to get involved with.

[@Russell_Huston]

I love the romanticism and heroism of the horns, but when the trombones roar......the heavens shake !!! Thanks, Gustav!

[@MichaelSmith-57]

Joe Heid - could not agree with you more. I am a current trombone player in a 60+ piece wind assemble. This Mahler excerpt brings chills and a tear accompanied by a renewed focus to work towards playing the instrument with skill. The emotions on the faces of the people in attendance is one reason every instrumentalist should strive to perform at their best. It is a privilege.

[@obiwan88]

No such things as former musician, once you picked it, forever it will dominate your destiny. Time to pick it up and practice. You are just temporarily lost, may you find your way back to the Path soon.

[@Michael-dt9lo]

When you pack your instrument away, pull it out 20 years later and say, 'nope.'

[@alistaircalder7735]

My favourite passage of orchestral music. So powerful, drags you to heaven even if you don’t believe in it.

[@bigmandrel]

Yes, exactly. And then you wake up.

[@truettberglund4854]

Mahler Symphony no. 2 is titled "Resurrection." One day everyone will really wake up, and then comes the judgement day of man. I hope people will be found in Jesus.

[@snowroom1]

beautifully said

[@hillcresthiker]

I cannot imagine heaven being any more beautiful than this music

[@talonwhite694]

that tuba player's sound is like a huge chunk of rich dark chocolate! simply magnificent!

[@pietarikemppainen5002]

I love when the tuba starts playing loud 0:52 so powerful.

[@baukespies4012]

Its perry hoogendijk, he's a legend and plays amazing!!

[@MultiToxicAvenger]

Don’t forget the contra 😉

[@asmundpinas3192]

The Contrabassoon cant play POWERFUL.....Truestory@@MultiToxicAvenger

[@steve1000]

Retired orchestral trombonist here. This work is a favorite of mine. I’ve been lucky enough to perform it a number of times. What a marvelous rendition by the RCO. I'm particularly drawn to how magnificently the tuba player maintains the balance throughout that initial crescendo. Well done, well done!

[@Antoineduval159]

This orchestra (fortunately I have seen them many times) are utterly utterly superb, and have a brass section to die for.

[@xaitat]

the orchestra is incredible but i think the director is really rushing it, not making it as solemn as it should be

[@77tjm]

1:18 ....She gets it. lol nice

[@reev9759]

ninjamedic41 verklempt

[@joeheid2776]

Saw that too. She understands what she's listening to.

[@themightyquinn94]

2:06 .....She doesn't. LOL

[@reev9759]

@@themightyquinn94 Haha that's the soloist. Still funny though.

[@NT-kr6dn]

@@reev9759 LOL

[@danielmoses6626]

For those of you wondering about the lady in blue at 2:07, she is bowing to her natural instinct to move away from the horns, as it can get extremely loud behind a horn section going full-bore! She should really be wearing earplugs, but it's rather difficult to put them in and take them out, as a soloist. Very cute reaction, though!

[@theosmith1182]

Kind of looks like she IS wearing earplugs and is still overwhelmed by the sound coming from the horns.

[@Aygeu]

I hope someday I can play music like this and get that same reaction out of the audience. Horns can go crazy when necessary.

[@alessandrok.9684]

@@Aygeu And it's a blast (quite literally) when we are allowed to😂

[@simone.1391]

And what should the second clarinet say or do in 2:01 with the high C from principal trumpet fired in his ears? 😅

[@ralphmiller2620]

@@simone.1391 He should ask "Hey bud, got 'ny earplugs?" OUCH!

[@johnsimpsen5]

I’m a trombone player but that tuba is what is wowing me. That sound is so round and whole.

[@Jaegertiger]

The FIRST chord is just the BEST !!! It is CLEAR that all of the trombonists have not only practiced this, but are on the exact same wavelength for this most majestic of entries.... giving us PERFECT harmony in PERFECT unison in ALL ways. Without a doubt, the Tuba completes the ensemble as he gives us the pedal notes for that necessary FOUNDATION of sound. BRAVISSIMO for probably the BEST performance available in modern times.

[@Bratan-lw9vs]

The warm foundation in the beginning comes from the contrabassoon:)

[@drewsnipez]

@@Bratan-lw9vs No it doesn’t you can clearly hear the sound of the tuba. The contrabassoon just provides a gritty texture to the tubas sound.

[@andrewfielden284]

Proof that the trombone is the instrument of the Gods. Heavenly sound in that first section.

[@kedricconway8297]

Lol...yes.

[@johannbach3253]

Absolutely. And can we get a round of applause for the tuba player. Just one dude and he's filling the hall with his sound. So warm. Just brings a smile to my face

[@andrewfielden284]

@@johannbach3253 Doesn't it just. Lovely! Gives me goose bumps.

[@ralphmiller2620]

Amen. The power of the grand old sackbut. These trombones are the most powerful instrument in the orchestra. All that power and yet listen how softly they can play too. A lessor orchestrator might have given that brass choral to the horns because they can play softer but it is the tone of the masculine trombone that Mahler wanted here. Even playing soft the trombones are projecting power.

[@BachStrad95]

But it's the Trumpet that sounds all and is referred most in the Bible, not trombone. In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed.

[@PeopleAlreadyDidThis]

Former orchestral trombonist here. Magnificent! The soloist seems impressed by the horns. We once played a Bill Conti film score show. They hired in five additional trumpet players, all of them with Broadway chops. We were seated immediately in front of all eight of them. I could rarely hear myself or my section mates. I’d like to see the vocalist’s reaction in that situation!

[@allmusic962]

Imagine sitting in that crowd, being blown away by this incredible force. And it’s all right in front of you. A wall of this deep, dark sound just pushing you out of your mind, giving you the chills, putting you on the edge of your seat. The bass rumbling the floors, the harmonies filling the air.

[@smullyart]

I was there, it was incredible... Goosebumps from start to finish :)

[@kwabzycomposer]

Best sound, most power, perfect tempo, amazing concert hall, huge consistency with brass, choir not smiling. This is the most perfect recording I’ve heard of this. I definitely see why Royal Concertgebouw is considered the best.

[@rubenchama7401]

"choir not smiling" ahahah

[@Kitties_are_pretty]

​@@rubenchama7401 Smiling is for performances of Strauss and makeup commercials, this is serious music for the bigbrains out there. I see you smiling over there, violist, wipe that shit off your face, you're lucky you're even allowed in an orchestra. Stop crying. The Generalissimo is in attendance.

[@haroldchan1608]

@@rubenchama7401 the soloist is smiling

[@morikanteyekeyeke6147]

Why should they not smile? They are alive!

[@joeheid4757]

@@Kitties_are_pretty Personally I don't know how they could listen to this and not cry their eyes out from such a powerful and moving portion of the masterfull Symphony.

[@guilhermedesouza3811]

0:01 beautiful! Sounds like a organ

[@Speck25]

Probably the best compliment you can get as a trombone section

[@kindertingui2826]

Natsuki Subaru

[@GigaTabatadze]

Composer's intention. Brilliantly performed.

[@kwabzycomposer]

love your profile pic. Subaru best boy. And also I agree, the brass has such a unified rounded sound it is insanely good!

[@epicans6065]

That organ sound comes from the contrabassoon.

[@marcusseibert5110]

Fantastisch

[@neilthomas8156]

This is brass playing of the highest quality.I’ve compared other you tube performances,including the New York Philharmonic and it knocks them into a cocked hat.The depth and richness of tone is nothing short of sensational,combined with the ear splitting accuracy of the Portuguese principal trumpet .It doesn’t get even better.No wonder they are ranked the best orchestra in the world,with principal flute and double bass from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

[@davegingrich8642]

It's wonderful. But....Chicago.

[@marjanbuninga8209]

Brass of the RCO is outstanding, always! And through many many years.

[@AdamKeele]

The vocalist’s reaction to the horns at 2:08 is gold! Keep those reactions coming!

[@Arquintox]

The way the oboist trills from C to D at 1:54 is just plain lovely!

[@nextleveljourney6612]

High Winds WINNING for a few measures in the Brass Chorale - beautiful sonic shimmering - Delicious 😋

[@yowo6105]

You can see the first oboist at least doing a double trill. The C-D trill is the only trill on the oboe that has two easily accessible trill keys so that you can trill incredibly fast while moving your fingers slow. 🤩🥰

[@mihohobaba]

The first time you ever hear this bit, it blows your bollocks off. I was at the Royal Albert Hall for a Proms concert. Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa. I was up in the gallery. I'd never heard the piece before, and then this bit happened, and I swear I practically broke down in a gibbering wreck. An absolutely magnificent couple of minutes of music.

[@urekmazino6519]

This single excerpt contains the inspiration for the bulk of every major motion picture soundtrack in the last century.

[@lymanmj]

Yes.

[@gerardoochoa4979]

Are we just going to ignore the horns !! Holy **** that was amazing

[@teunt2714]

:'(((

[@nextleveljourney6612]

Horns got more Showcasing phrases than the trumpets 🎺 Yes

[@SalamiJay]

Yes we do

[@Tucker.Showkeir]

Listen to their titanic sound at 1:05

[@SogoHorn]

Thanks!

[@noriemeha]

Wonderful to see the expression of disbelief on the face in the soprano line (2:07) as if she's thinking "how does anyone follow that?"

[@greenemonger]

As a horn player myself for some 30 years, she’s probably thinking, “I hope no one clams!”

[@Me-wk7dz]

Every instrument, including the human voice, has it's own beauty and all the musicians know it. I doubt any other instrument would cause some kind of insecurity -- especially for a renowned operatic singer. She's probably just enjoying the performance

[@volkar8422]

@@Me-wk7dz i think the case is that it might be ever so slightly loud

[@shophar]

After about the 50th time I have started my day playing this for not only myself but also for my students. It still gives me goosebumps. I might be stretching it but I believe all of these players enjoy each others playing and company. A rare understanding of why collegiality is so important to the listener's musical experience. Thank you for expressing beauty through music.

[@ralphmiller2620]

When the melody comes in for the first time (at @) , it is the 1st and 2nd trombone only carrying the melody (watch their slides), pitted against a triple fortissimo orchestra, the other two trombones are in harmony. I am a horn player and love this section as Mahler indicates for the horn players to raise their bells up which is always very dramatic to see and hear, and it helps make us a bit louder too. When we first play during this section at @, our dynamic is triple fortissimo but when the trumpets provide the echo statement at @, the trumpets play under a mezzo forte dynamic so they will balance the horns (Mahler the master knew which instrument was louder) but when the trumpets play later while the trombones are carrying the melody, they have fortissimo dynamics because Mahler knew they would balance better with each other. Also worthy of note is that the Concertgebouw orchestra trumpet section is playing American style B-flat or C trumpets instead of the rotary valve F trumpets for which Mahler actually scored. - interesting. As an orchestrator, I love the way Mahler used the two trombones to cover each other with stagger breathing. This goes to prove what so many orchestration books say about the trombone as it is the most powerful voice in the orchestra or band. Trumpets come in close second. Those two trombones are overpowering 6 trumpets and the 6 horns as well as the other trombones, tuba and percussion. Good thing that vocalist in blue wasn't sitting in front of the trombones - WOW! But wait, what about those poor clarinet players? Maybe they had ear plugs. Horns can play at peak around 106 decibels before the risk of overblowing. The trumpet is closer to 120-124 decibels while the trombone can go above 130 decibels. Trumpets and trombones can cause you to go deaf over time if sitting in front of them without earplugs. As for horns, not so much, even while sitting behind them, their tone is more refined. We give up that raw power for that more refined tone. BTW, the Concertgebouw orchestra tubist is one of the finest I've ever heard, what power in his own right. Of course all of this is balanced by the conductor but Mahler helped with his masterful orchestrations and attention to dynamic detail. If you can, get a copy of the score and follow the music while watching the score, it's amazing what you'll see. Ever see a trombone solo at mezzo forte morph seamlessly into four horns as they continue with the decrescendo to mezzo piano, morphing on down to the cello section at piano-pianissimo. You will never see this in Mozart or Beethoven, Brahms or Tchaikovsky. Modern film score composers do it from time to time. I wonder where they got it? Gustav Mahler is one of if not the greatest orchestrator ever.

[@raffaelepianese9328]

You, my friend, made one great analysis of what Mahler's genius intended to express in his score during his amazing 2nd symphony. I may be factious, but considering he's my favorite composer, I completely agree on what you said about him: one unsurpassed genius in orchestration and on composing symphonies! He was TOO ahead of his time, even Bülow criticized him, yet nobody remembers him while Mahler's masterpieces still shine in their glory!

[@bobboscarato1313]

I thought the vocalist in blue was falling asleep; how could she do that when surrounded by loud but celestial music?

[@plunger9165]

Tchaikovsky is my personal favourite composers. When i compose, I use dynamics assuming that the players will adapt to their surroundings for example, the trombones play F while the oboes play an F as well despite the trombones being much louder. This ladies and gentlemen, is real music.

[@Daniel-ec5fb]

I don't know, how many times I have come back here

[@baileycates3408]

I miss playing in an orchestra so much.

[@HockeyStatsMetrics]

The warmth of the first chord always gives me goosebumps, what an outstanding performance!

[@greenemonger]

I have listened to this about 20 times at least over the last several weeks. I can’t get enough! I have also listened to at least twenty other versions of this by other orchestras (NY Phil, Berlin, Philadelphia, Chicago, Utah, LA, Boston, etc., etc.) and, in my opinion, there is none better.

[@charleyhibschweiler4555]

Try London with Klaus Tennstedt

[@AndreCavanagh]

Dare I say that this is the finest recording of this section ever? Pure brilliance.

[@walterjoosten5750]

Yes, that is the sound of the world's best orchestra. What a magical performance.

[@Tromboo]

I sit here in my conservatory drenched in sweat and doubt. Thanks once more for the endless motivation.

[@walterjoosten5750]

Die bekkenslag kwam exact op het juiste moment, heel professioneel gedaan !!

[@rd3ster]

I had the great privilege of attending a concert of the RCO back in 2010. The angle of my seat in the balcony approximated that of 1.21 in this video. It is the most beautiful concert hall I have ever seen and the acoustics are flawless. The perfect home for that great orchestra. Bravo to those wonderful Dutch!

[@charlbueters8011]

Love the trombone section and tuba player. Great sound. Amazing.

[@DaveDexterMusic]

I love the woman's look at 1:20. That's the look of someone failing to contain the energy and joy in their body at a moment of sheer power and beauty.

[@cliffsmith864]

DaveDexterMu

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This symphony that invigorates my tired spirit is beyond description , immeasurable , unfathomable and incomparable

[@JackFiller]

At 0:35 when the most heart wrenching bowing of the violins comes in, it gives me the chills every time. Only Mahler can do this to me so many times in one symphony.

[@blackpoolram]

Superb intonation 'bones and bass player!

[@jordancoleman6955]

Bravo to crash cymbal guy for peeking at the concertmaster at his big moment (1:15). Trust the concertmaster over the conductor in those moments to bring you home safely!

[@bill9218]

He is looking at the principal timpanist- Marinus Komst. :>))

[@angeldominguez8269]

Beautiful, without words.

[@ChrisEchoes]

May 2020 has been in my calendar for years and now it is just months away. All of Mahler symphonies in consecutive order played in this venue by orchestras that at one point have been conducted by Mahler. Tickets for all evenings have been in my possession for a year now, lodging has been booked since May 2019. This is a personal gift to myself in the year that I turn 50 and I have a feeling it is going to be life changing.

[@danseb43]

Greatest birthday gift ever!

[@michaelgreen8228]

Is Covid19 halting this series?

[@ChrisEchoes]

The 10 Day Mahler Festival that would have been held in May is officially cancelled, like all the concerts in the Concertgebouw Amsterdam up to early June 2020. To be honest I can't see how they can put on concerts in the big hall unless they are small ensembles and with the audiences 1,5 metres apart (which is the guideline right now).

[@ChrisEchoes]

Sadly not anymore as all concerts in the Concertgebouw have been cancelled up to the end of May / early June and possibly even longer due to the Corona / Covid 19 crises.

[@frankmarshall8548]

If humanity needed a music for ascending to the highest, he can use this brass piece of Mahler's second symphony.

[@djsbandrepair6773]

my goodness... even better than New York- that is no small feat friends!! The clarity and purity of sound captures the very essence of Mahler's inner state upon conception of this ethereal work. BRAVISSIMO!!!!

[@hornkix]

O M G - THE BEST SOUND EVER - FOR THIS MOMENT OF MAHLER 2 SYMPH - RESURRECTION !!! AND YES THE HORNS ARE AMAZING- PERFECT !!!

[@andrewle4227]

This is Mahler's stairway to heaven ladies and gentlemen.

[@keemez]

cripes. that was some fantastic brass work.

[@charleyhibschweiler4555]

Great work from everyone, especially brass. That looks absolutely exhausting to focus like that for 1 and a half hours

[@TheMader97]

Bart claessens and omar tomasoni are amazing.

[@glipbleurk8776]

tout simplement sublime et parfait.Un absolu musical, magique!!!

[@ildebonelli3232]

Amazing.....beatiful....thank so much

[@desireenoteboom6999]

Prachtig, heel mooi in balans. Met overtuigde concentratie. Top orkest. Nooit zo mooi gehoord.

[@sun6034]

Wow !!! what a magnificient performance !!!

[@boudewijnoverduin5939]

Fabulous performance. Fantastic tempi and transparent structures. Best brass works of all the performances that I ever heard!

[@ildebonelli3232]

Bravi!!!!!! Fantastic the sound....thank...Mahler would be' proud of you....

[@asmorthius2534]

I miss so much play the trombone, I want to cry

[@ljiljanastanic9076]

Phenomenal!!!

[@vincentclaeys8043]

Wonderfull - Thousand Bravos !!!

[@craetbandbass]

The brass is most definitely phenomenal...wow..but also huge credit to the strings..man that violin and viola section has some incredible tone...rich, clean, and round.

[@jonstewart8189]

RCB has always had one of the beefiest brass sections on Earth and this is primo. It inspired my 12 year old students who said "play it again!!".. that's saying something.

[@owmw1934]

This symphony is fabulous and so well presented, sight and sound!

[@lukasblock3645]

When brass section hits so hard you think youre listening to an organ.... heaven has been opened this day for every single brass player

[@epicans6065]

it's thanks to the contrabassoon, it add that organ sound.

[@stefanlowenherz4558]

ordinary tremendous fantastic MAHLER

[@fredsteeghs1487]

The launch of the horns...... beautiful sound. Bravo!

[@coolwhinnyproductions2671]

How beautiful!

[@mathieukeith4538]

I've performed this symphony, at the time on the contrabassoon. Let me just say, this chorale is nothing without that beautiful buzz added to the buttery-smooth sounds of the brass.

[@nextleveljourney6612]

Mathieu Keith do you Double the Tuba lines throughout? I hope so :)

[@asmundpinas3192]

@@nextleveljourney6612 The contrabassoon doesent play that loud.... :P

[@SthefanyMello.]

Incrível ❤️🌟

[@GagAva]

piece of cake for trombones, very good 👍

[@michaelreidperry3256]

Hope! Mahler just pouring on the hope for us. That’s what I hear very clearly.

[@germtdevries3034]

Fantastic Trombone section! But this Cymbals man took my attention! marvelous!!

[@edstud1]

Such an impressive performance!

[@hornsby5533]

Am Schluß der 2ten kommen mir immer die Tränen.

[@Lucas-gz6dv]

I already sang there with our Choir...beautiful

[@jamesburnett7085]

Magnificent and thrilling.

[@Michael-dt9lo]

Just want to put this on a loop and play it for eternity.

[@rossini9mozart10]

Officially it's the opening of Heaven's gate, not just an choral Incredible sound and great tempp by the way ! Thanks for sharing !

[@ralphmiller2620]

It is at this point in the C minor symphony that Mahler finally gives us a triumphant C major harmony, representing the gates of Heaven opening up and angels coming to the earth to summon the dead out of their graves which is depicted in the next section which is a percussion showcase and following march. This section is frightening at first but it transforms into a glorious, lively march full of cheer before it gets interrupted with another frightening moment.

[@v.j.geraldjames2825]

My favourite instrument

[@MrQuieregato]

Wonderful interpretation. My compliments!

[@Ginkgo_biloba]

I like how the brass chorale begins with “Dies Irae”, the theme of death and introduces us to the resurrection theme. Mahler has done a very delicate job.

[@davelester1985]

Powerful brass sound!

[@renelaanen8806]

Awesome, fine brass and I love the timp player Marinus Komst!

[@bill9218]

And Nick Woud, 2nd timpani..

[@adrianoseresi3525]

Few things sound more transcendental than the rich sound of a brass choir.

[@carloslopez6844]

Amamzing horns! 😳

[@KeegzAndersen]

What beautiful tone from that tuba!

[@emmanuelderay7590]

Phénoménal à écouter et réécouter

[@berndwickenhaeuser4886]

The best Interpretation, wonderful Sound, The Right Tempo

[@khurmiful]

Made my day

[@adrianruiz7137]

Magnificent

[@simonwood1461]

Magnificent!

[@Joggelschorsch]

Ooof a lot of brass sections tend to be a bit ´winded´ at this part in the symphony (which is understandable) but not here. This was crystal clear like a Canadian brass Christmas album. Love it.

[@claudiovidalargel1521]

Hermoso como suena el brass....

[@billklemm7284]

At 2:09, the wailing horns seem to awaken new feelings inside the vocal soloist.

[@Artariastein]

Das ist sehr, sehr gut!

[@ardoronro6677]

The audio doesn't do this orchestra justice. Have to hear them in person to truly appreciate.

[@claudiofedele4360]

What a brass section!!!

[@EndriSina67]

Amazing !!!!

[@franskinnaer7299]

Dit is buitengewone klasse. Fantastic.

[@brianyeh2695]

the best version...

[@ingorichter649]

For me the symphonic work of this composer truly follows the milestone work of Beethoven perfectly. Unique, mighty, evergreen and noble. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏