Serenade for Strings | Dvořák | Netherlands Chamber Orchestra | Concertgebouw

Recorded live at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, November 27 2016.
Netherlands Chamber Orchestra / Nederlands Kamerorkest
Gordan Nikolić (violin / concertmaster)
Serenade for Strings by Antonin Dvořák.
www.orkest.nl

[@mankiperukangas7785]

This is one of the loveliest compositions in human history.

[@analognostalgia9140]

I do agree!!!:-)))

[@mavavz]

No lie. 🎈🥂

[@vewok]

Playing the 5th movement is hell though

[@dburt909]

@@vewok Especially for the Violas!

[@lewisblakley8288]

I literally cannot stop myself from crying during the second Menuetto

[@ttjayee]

The second movement is one of my all time favourite pieces

[@tonyabolasr]

This 2nd movement sounds like 3rd movement of the 8th symphony

[@user-yv8yk2qm4j]

Same here!

[@NinaReviewsThings]

Sameeee!

[@luisehoffmann7885]

We chose the second movement for our wedding as I, the bride, entered the hall. Not many people noticed what it was, they just liked the beautiful sound. I didn't need tontell anyone about it. This was just for me. Me showing my eternal appreciation for Dvorak's music.

[@mipequenitatwodaysold8675]

@@user-yv8yk2qm4j Εγώ επίσης, Χριστίνα Μωράκι. Μουσική για την ψυχή. Χαιρετίσματα από το Μεξικό!

[@edas7774]

4:43 is my favorite movement, like i could listen to it over and over again w/o getting tired of it

[@jamesharrington4752]

Edas, I agree with you that this movement is very beautiful indeed.

[@stevenkapute1846]

Same.. same!

[@yashbspianoandcompositions1042]

That's the famous part

[@darthmalicos9973]

Thanks, I was looking for it 😎

[@ashwinrebbapragada7626]

The second movement for the Serenade of Strings is beautiful. The melody is graceful and elegant.

[@jaydenv8557]

Dvorak is so underrated, like yes he’s relatively known and popular but his compositions are rarely talked about/heard in the more mainstream space yet his compositions are so unique and beautiful

[@ezefinkielman4672]

It’s that his 9th symphony overshadows his other works.

[@mansouryahyaey]

@@ezefinkielman4672 This is absolutely the case for me, any recommendations?

[@jaymian2257]

@@mansouryahyaey Symphony 7 is not very well known, but probably the most emotional of them all.

[@jimenab6012]

I love the cello concerto in b minor played by Jacqueline du Pre, i really recommend you.

[@leighirvine]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@logodaedalist]

I really don’t know what I really feel when I listen to this piece. I feel something ethereal, dreamy, misty

[@beth9603]

yes - it's one of those intangible emotions ... i feel ya

[@bryanfernandez2892]

the moon and sun arguing over whos turn is it while the nocturnal and day animals fight on earth

[@johnmitchell4838]

There are no dark shadows in Dvorak. That's his magic. Drama, yes but always happy and with infinite charm.

[@angelamancilla6056]

It reminds me of Anna Karenina´s drama :o

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

Yes. There is a lightness about Dvorak--both light as in the opposite of dark and light as in the opposite of heavy. Hard to describe, but wonderful to listen to.

[@davelee8961]

Tchaikovsky and Dvořák: Two brilliant composers. Two brilliant Serenades for Strings.

[@logodaedalist]

Plus Elgar’s, though shorter but no less bright

[@antonin9]

Josef Suk's Op. 6 is also brilliant. He wrote it as a Dvořák's student at the Prague Conservatory.

[@pnl4660]

Dvořák's Octet is also nice beautiful music for strings.

[@Rickriquinho]

Please, don't be ridiculous! Tchaikovsky is just a kitsch composer.

[@parsifal6094]

@@Rickriquinho don't perform it kitschy - it won't sound kitschy

[@sergio-feferovich]

0:00 : I. Moderato 4:43 : II. Tempo di Valse 11:45 : III. Scherzo: Vivace 18:00 : IV. Larghetto 25:19 : V. Finale: Allegro vivace

[@Laverntempleton]

the smile of anticipation at 4:36. that girl can't wait to play the next section

[@ozzietadziu]

When I was a violin student at age seven, my first teacher once said, "If you wish to capture the heart of your audience, you should start with a piece of Bohemian music".This performance proves it.

[@RaymondRobijns]

Not always, but this piece is a delightful exception and extremely well performed. In this case he was right.

[@ChrisBreemer]

An exception to what exactly ?

[@paulheffron4836]

Capturing the heart of an audience is an interesting subject. Some pieces of music somehow resonate with us as do certain performers. I think it will always be a mystery and that's where the wonder of music really comes in. I hope you're still playing the violin, Felix. Playing from "your" heart is always the best way to capture another's heart.

[@missfreedom217]

Felix Klempka Was

[@dominikschrott7412]

agree, Dvorak Cello Concerto, the piece why one chooses to learn to play the cello, not yet too bohemian, because dvorak wrote it in the "new world" but the czech origine isn't missing many passages.

[@sophiathesophisticated1383]

I like how everyone gets their coughs out between movements. Now THAT is an audience that knows what they're doing.

[@ericbruzzone2644]

24:14 disagrees

[@gspaulsson]

If stray noises distract you, you're not focusing on the music.

[@sophiathesophisticated1383]

@@gspaulsson If people cough during a concert, then THEY are the ones not focusing on the music and it's rude to make noises and disturb other people with ADD who are trying their hardest to focus on the music. Fortunately, the audience member in this video coughed in between the movements.

[@clairechisholmm]

if i ever heard tempo di valse live i would simply break down in tears

[@oluchiibe98]

It took me a while to notice that there was no conductor for this. Completely in awe! I've never seen an orchestra play so amazing with only the concertmaster being the conductor!

[@urmorph]

The Boston SO just did the Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings without a conductor, and standing (except for the cellos, of course). It was the best I've ever heard.

[@swangdangeryeet3389]

Chamber Music normally never has a conductor, the conductor was playing in the orchestra normally. E.g. Bach used to play in the Group it was most needed

[@supernoodles908]

Well you have the concert master to help everyone keep together ?

[@rantswithjordan]

According to my string Ensemble and violin technique teacher its actually normal for string Ensembles to play with no conductor. When my Department (Instrumental Music) goes to competitions we never play with a conductor

[@fingerhorn4]

Most orchestral pieces don't need a conductor, once an agreement has been reached on tempo and general interpretation. In an ensemble like this, a conductor is just PR. A conductor of this ought to feel a bit of a jerk conducting he or she would know if they were honest that they were surplus to requirements. Lovely piece by the way.

[@Danial3w]

4:43 second movment 😍

[@lovemetu]

Lovely isnt it !

[@Ambroos]

British Airways plays this during boarding and once landed. Had to look up what it was, it was so enjoyable and relaxing!

[@gordonbatheram3526]

Ambroos Vaes my favourite piece of music(second movement)-i too was amazed to hear it on a recent BA trip to vegas😁-doesn’t get played often on classic fm unlike the first movement which is played alot!

[@stephen9892]

It's the reason I'm here

[@txus_mochales]

@@stephen9892 Me too

[@cr0988]

This music gives me hope. How I miss to sit in a full concert hall, the energy, the inspiration, the emotions...

[@graykane989]

Hello Christina, how are you doing, I really love the music and the energy that comes with it

[@doubleuponbob3397]

@@graykane989 Nah, his name is Christian, you blind fuck.

[@paulheffron4836]

The camera people are experts in the way they have captured this magical experience showing the beautiful hall as well as the brilliant players. Bravo.

[@simon54]

and a big thumbs up to the sound recordist

[@puthenkurian5783]

I agree whole heartedly,!! I assume the orchestra is playing without a conductor,.Am I right? Im in my kitchen standing on my feet cooking while nursing an aching feet,.I forget the pain and looking forward to seeing this orchestra some day,,in Amsterdam,,Been there over 50 times but never made it to the Concertgebbouw....Thank you for posting this,,..

[@ivanhajzin3852]

@@simon54 ano, to je dokonalé... Mám moc rád, když někdo tak krásně vnímá naší českou hudbu...

[@carlhopkinson]

This brings me to tears.....ah, real music...you know it when you feel it, like true love.

[@quinoff]

"like true love"... perfect!

[@leighirvine]

Yes Sir!! Very well worded ❤️

[@willdon.1279]

There are a few that so move me - and this is one. True love, giving everything, asking nothing, just be.

[@erensahin9339]

when i heard this for the first time, i said to mysef "ah yes real music" too. I raise a couple of inches every time i listen

[@Mauro_B._Vieira.]

I am almost to say Dvořák is my favourite composer.

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

Whenever I am listening to Dvorak, he is my favorite composer. His music sings to me.

[@joshliam1967]

He's incredible, very underrated.

[@ElleSunminLee]

He was the #1 hit-song makers of the 20th century classical music!!

[@georgejilecek8134]

He was great friend with Tchaikovsky, and I always think of both of them...

[@thesilvershining]

He’s my favorite after Tchaikovsky... simply brilliant!

[@johan-achternaam]

I visited the concertgebouw in Amsterdam yesterday to listen to dvorak String Serenade it was unbelievably beautiful

[@YbYBwRbY]

One of the bright memories of a faraway childhood in these dark times is listening to this piece in the evening on WQXR FM in New York City in my parents' home after a nice German dinner Hilda cooked, with the lights of the George Washington Bridge outside, the river flowing past, school and Russian class the next day, and the world turbulent but hopeful. Everything Czech was suffused in humane decency. Well, Dvořák's music is still here, and will be as long as there is a world. Thank you, Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra. A lovely performance.

[@yukishakura]

you wrote beautifully ^^ . Somehow while listening to the music i can imagine the scenery and wistful feeling.

[@josephlow1102]

@@yukishakura Power of good music and the pen

[@JanaGardi]

It's so beautifully written!

[@scottmcmichael1680]

_I too listen to WQXR in my apartment next to Thomas Edison's Laboratory in West Orange, near the Black Maria, the 1st 🎥 filming studio in the World in 1893. I think of Dvora'k and his soothing music in our pandemic world and it's connection to the past.

[@ivanhajzin3852]

Děkujeme, myslím, že u nás v Čechách je laskavost docela rozšířená vlastnost mezi lidmi... bohužel ne v politice, to je ale asi všude.... učitel A.D. byl nějaký Bedřich Smetana a ten z mého pohledu psal také úžasnou hudbu, možná některou znáte, s laskavým dovolením posílám ochutnávku... hezký čas přeji z České republiky Ivan.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKrbe4B3qt9ooLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6GaoZenpbSno8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6SlZKmPnN6Mmdk kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoGtamOVdpKjjZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn-uh3idjb6nnpY kzbin.info/www/bejne/h324npKvq9OspZY na tuto skladbu si každý orchestr netroufne ale Česká a Berlínská filharmonie s dirigenty Jiřím Bělohlávkem a Marissem Jansons to je u obou souborů geniální výkon... bohužel oba již nežijí.... moc jsem je měl oba rád.... máte tam i zpěvohry z oper Prodaná nevěsta a ukolébavky z opery Libuše... hodně štěstí přeji s úctou Ivan Hajžin

[@F1ddlePlayer]

He's the best concertmaster. He doesn't think he's so important that he has to give upbeats and gestures. Instead, everyone's just listening, and playing it like enlarged chamber music. Everyone is equal. That's how it should be!

[@nickyork8901]

I completely agree, they are listening so carefully to each other and the music just unfolds naturally. (And I wanted to say that I have found your practice and technique books interesting and exceptionally useful).

[@neonwolf2340]

Yeah, it's very interesting in how the orchestra hierarchy actually works. If there is no concertmaster, the very first violin is in charge. If the concertmaster is doing a bad job, the orchestra will turn to the first violin to lead them. Both with or without concertmaster though, the orchestra always keeps in check with the rest and with a good concertmaster that knows it's orchestra, everything becomes whole (including said master!). It's amazing to see, and even more amazing to experience it for yourself, that incredibly unity! :)

[@user-pj1of2zt1i]

Именно и меня это покоряет, потрясающее единство всех групп, и внутри каждой! Служение МУЗЫКЕ БЕЗ САМОЛЮБОВАНИЙ! Это говорит о высокой музыкальной культуре и позмции и каждого из это прекрасного состава! И БРАВО КОНЦЕРТМЕЙСТЕРУ!!! МЕГА УМНОГО ВСЕХ ОБЪЕДИНЯЕТ ЬЕЗ МАЛЕЙШИХ ЯВНО ЛИДЕРСКИХ ПРОЯВЛЕНИЯХ))) 😊 ❤️

[@reidbounsall9098]

Thanks be to God for the incredible musical geniuses he's given us over the centuries, like Dvorak!

[@counselor2005]

Bucket list item: to watch and listen to an ensemble of this caliber in this beautiful hall.

[@hwh1946]

Dvorak certainly captured the spirit of his homeland and its people in his music

[@janacermakova467]

Definitely! Humoresque, Slavonic Dances, New World Symphony - I feel "the Czechness" in his music. And it's interesting that I really feel american landscape in American String Quartet (kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqnXcnumjq6Lmrc).

[@jamesharrington4752]

When I was young and working for the telephone company in Boston, I would play this music in my head while the transit train went by Boston Harbor each morning with the sun rising.

[@nopulpapple991]

This always makes me cry. I don't know, Dvorak just makes me sensitive for some reason. It feels like capturing somebody experiencing a change of heart and we all get to observe. Watching somebody struggle with a deep feeling and being vulnerable but generous of the heart - becoming determined while not foregoing the past. Very wholesome. Clearly a lot of the musicians were feeling it too.

[@jillsolomon5271]

I thought I was the only one . 😭

[@peludo98]

Music comes straight from the heart and talks only to the heart: it is Love! Music is the Sister of Poetry and her Mother is sorrow! S. Rachmaninov.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This beautiful performance will quench and moisturize the dryness of the soul

[@yooperlooper]

Who says you can't dance to classical music! These musicians show you how. Bravo! Splendid performance.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Dvorak is an Alchemist of the music, and these great performers are the Alchemists of Dvorak‘s music The greatness of Dvorak is off the charts Their wonderful performance is an order of magnitude, and far superior splendor It is bliss itself to fall asleep while listening to this masterpiece in my comfortable bed

[@rjwarde]

How could anyone in their right mind give this a thumbs down for it's music like this that offers man a chance at becoming God-like one day.

[@Mezzotenor]

Just glorious... I can't find anything to improve on either as to the performance or the piece itself. To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin commenting on beer, Dvorak's music is evidence that God intends for us to be happy.

[@MegaCirse]

Cette sérénade est enthousiasmante.... Richesse du discours mélodique, harmonies à couper le souffle, orchestration sans cesse renouvelée dans l’utilisation des timbres des instruments. En onze mots comme en cent, une babylonienne architecture sonore érigée par d’humbles et impétueux compositeurs-interprètes🌺🕊

[@reginavianna8261]

❤

[@devimelina973]

1:51 I can't take my eyes out of him 🥺 he looks so so much like my dad who's in heaven now. 🥲 Feels like he's playing the song for me, this song is amazing!! ❤ i'm glad i found this video.

[@michaeldou5475]

My prayers go out to your father

[@devimelina973]

@@michaeldou5475 thank you so much!!

[@jamesharrington4752]

Devi, may your dad forever be in heaven, amen.

[@ultrxlight]

god i feel so dreamy when the 2nd movement starts

[@leighirvine]

It’s very special isn’t it?? ☺️

[@martinja9953]

This shit slaps cheeks bro. The second movement is the most lit. 💯

[@Lewej1]

Dang, I've never seen an orchestra so in-sync; this is amazing.

[@justinjimenez4294]

The best performance of this piece I've heard. This serenade is so gooey and delicious, I really never tire of it. The performers here are just exquisite in their voicing, nuance, dynamics. Just delicious!!

[@erika6651]

Brucknerian/Wagnerian, Spiritual, Etheral, Slavic, Classically leaning at times but simultaneously very much of its time. Its quite extraordinary.

[@nishi-tjohns6792]

Both Tschaikovski's and Dvořák's serenade are my favorite tunes.

[@ElleSunminLee]

They are both fantastic, and Elgar's string serenade actually complete the "trinity of string serenades" ;)

[@nishi-tjohns6792]

@@ElleSunminLee I've never listened Elgar's string serenade. I'll try to listen that. Thank you for replying.

[@logodaedalist]

@@ElleSunminLee 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ElleSunminLee]

@@logodaedalist :)

[@logodaedalist]

@@ElleSunminLee good taste 👍🏻👍🏻

[@rjwarde]

They think that what they produce today is music, now this is music.

[@ElleSunminLee]

I hope more people in younger generation have opportunities to learn how to appreciate this beauty! :)

[@katiebrookes4945]

I particularly love how much these players are enjoying playing this beautiful music.

[@graykane989]

Hello my gorgeous Katie, i really enjoyed every minute of the music

[@graykane989]

How are you doing today

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

This is one of the most beautiful compositions in the history of mankind....I really don't know what I really fell when...

[@MelanieJermeleWhite]

By far the most superior performance of the piece on youtube. Almost inconcievable in maturity and tone.

[@LunchBokth]

Agreed. So glad this is available here.

[@supernoodles908]

It's has great colours

[@davelee8961]

Agreed! These chamber players really nail it.

[@FlexingClassicalMusic]

The world of classical music is vast and diverse. I can see diversity in rhythms, melodies, and compositions from different periods and composers.

[@xxxTheSweetGamexxx]

Tempo di Valse is definitely a masterpiece, brings you to another dimension 💕

[@ad-ne6nf]

Dvořák is one of the few reasons why i’m proud of being czech (right alongside Smetana ofc)

[@whall5477]

Look up Jan Svankmajer, there's another reason

[@Industriedampfnudel]

What about the golden czech hands and the beer?

[@graingerthomash.n.8900]

I just love Dvorak's music...

[@nicholasreiber2128]

Greatly agree! His cello concerto plays itself over and over in my head. Now it will be the seranade for strings! Super performance...

[@alaalfa8839]

i understand..I did too...then maybe you will play.....also (in head) carnival.....american quartet, .....scherzo capricioso, golden spinning wheel......Moravian duets...(some of them) .or some others....miniatures is interesting too...slavonic dances...some melodies are addictive.....but of course mp3 player is good too....but its not always possible.......its better to think of some melody than dumb stuff....people have 60 000 each day....so music is better option.

[@helihobbit]

Yes!

[@brunooka]

Oh that Menuetto... It moves me so deeply

[@BombedNevada]

Dvorak hits on another level.

[@gregmonks]

Dvorak could really write for strings. His slavonic dances feature some of his best work.

[@paulgreen1117]

I do believe if on a desert island with no loop available but the Tchaikovsky string serenade and the Dvorak string serenade there would be little for me to consider. So far as concept and originality of form and execution but chiefly for “transluxence” of soul with profundity of sheer sonic beauty; Antonine Dvorak struck a vein of pure musical joy that is just miraculous! I feel that I simply would not grow tired of it for finding new levels of utterance and perspective to enjoy with each hearing. This masterpiece exemplifies the preeminence of music above all the art forms. Hands down! Paul W. Green

[@rockon416]

Human characters range from despicable wild animals to angelic and beautiful creation such as this from Dvorak.

[@sofiasotres801]

This beautiful piece takes me back in time when eleveting our souls, beauty and love were the focus of our existence.

[@doubleuponbob3397]

golden age fallacy

[@tom13king]

I'm pretty sure only the rich engaged in this kind of stuff.

[@migueldecarvalho8012]

It takes me back to autumn. Seriously, I always listen to Dvorak during fall and I associate his music with that season. Palestrina, cool summer relaxing indoors. Bach, cold January. Tchaikovsky and Mozart (especially clarinet) Xmas. Beethoven is all Spring - especially the 3rd movement of the violin concerto. Vivaldi works every season )

[@erika6651]

​@@migueldecarvalho8012 You reminded me of the soliloquy from Le Petit Soldat where the main character described which composers should be listened to at certain times of day and night.

[@scuunjieng]

I think Dvorak is the most life affirming composer

[@guide1635]

Out of this world just simply stunning

[@mortishanocturnal71]

Cant imagine how much better this would be LIVE watching and listening♡

[@spiraleurmusik1646]

Listening for the first time to this piece, I can feel the magic of the wind and my soul playing together, just for free ! A fresh, mild breeze of the human genius, going through space and time, to delight every heart open to be delighted. I wish you all that are reading this while travelling on Dvorak's windy wings, an awesome end of the morning, from France ! May the rest of your day be as generous and lively as this enchanting interpretation.

[@jamesharrington4752]

Thank you very much Sir.

[@sandraleete4682]

You guys rock! A pro from America...bravo!

[@itsweetened]

12:38 to 13:02 and 14:09-14:32 just really gets me in the feels for some reason

[@joshdemacello]

So true

[@user-ko8ki1zs4v]

This piece is the synonym of PERFECTION. If I were to choose only one piece of classical music to listen to for the rest of my life, this would be it undoubtedly.

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

My feelings exactly.

[@graykane989]

@@elizabethschaeffer9543 hello Elizabeth, How are you doing

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

@@graykane989 Hanging in there and still finding great recordings of Dvorak to enjoy. Hope you are well.

[@graykane989]

@@elizabethschaeffer9543 I'm doing pretty good dear, I don't mind knowing about you

[@graykane989]

@@elizabethschaeffer9543 do you mind if I have add you on Facebook

[@ToledoWingNut]

Wonderful. I love Dvorák and this marvelous ensemble did right by him.

[@alinebozon6798]

I listen to this piece when I do my homework. I have played it and I just love it.

[@peace4935]

Blessed my soul this evening! I am a clarinetist...observing the individual musicians and the principal directing from his chair filled me with awe!

[@Michael-dz9vk]

i find so much wonderfull music in his compositios,gorgeous ,so varied ,from the new world symphony,to the lovely czech folk tunes he was a master of his craft,never will tire of litening to his unique music ,thank you antonin,xx

[@tombis5807]

Tempo Di Valse is Life

[@nathanewald3091]

Not a string player, (unless banjo and guitar count). But I was really enamored with this piece in high school. My gosh, so fortunate to hear this video recording. Fabulous.

[@milanvitek5514]

Excellent performance! I am originally from the same country and the orchestra understand the spirit of his music perfectly. Congratulations!!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This splendor of words can not arrive No performance is as interesting and intriguing and captivating as this performance Dvorak is a Land of sober and rich spirit

[@11marlie]

Second movement opens the new Bill Nighy film, Living, which I just saw today--completely gorgeous!!

[@fulliewolfie]

This brought me to tears. So beautiful!

[@johnf153]

Beautiful souls playing beautiful music.

[@graykane989]

Hello Ruth, how are you doing my gorgeous Ruth

[@billskywatcher5286]

What a beautiful piece of music! While Dvorak's Slavonic Dances make want to head to the hills, here is a serious piece of music, like his renowned 9th Symphony. Talent will show!

[@ElleSunminLee]

So many wonderful and memorable piece by him!!!

[@pietermoonen]

Innig mooie, soms flamboyante serenade van Dvorâk!!!

[@mariavanhoof7961]

Heerlijke relax-muziek van Dvorak, kende deze serenade niet. Fantastisch hoe het orkest op elkaar is ingespeeld, en zonder dirigent speelt, dwz.de concertino die die taak heel subtiel overneemt. Prachtig

[@ct1796]

Exceptional artists indeed! Bravo, Gordan Nikolic. An amazing artist and musician!

[@johnmitchell4838]

Beautiful as always, but damned difficult to play........This was a wonderful performance.

[@corellimusici1486]

Just like Mozarts plays. Easy listening but a real fight to perform them.

[@johnharris8692]

Corelli Musici has B

[@kirb644]

We played movements 1 and 4 as sophmores in high school. It was one of my favorite pieces

[@met-andre6007]

Beautiful but ruined by coughs 🙄

[@crimsoneffix3171]

That was absolute perfection!! Just beautiful!!❤❤🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@paulgreen1117]

I repeat. “Music expresses wordless odyssey’s”. These fiddlers are exceeding suave musicians. This rendition was filled with expansive enlightenment which brings to mind the words of Plato, “like a fair breeze from a purer region.” It is eleven-ten p.m. June sixteenth twenty-nineteen. This serenade is inspired and inspirational! It calls to mind the old “LP” I purchased in about 1972 featuring the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra with Herbert Von Karajan in the serenade for strings by Tchaikovsky. I greatly admire that piece but the Dvorak was simply conceived on a much higher plane and fleshed out with such fervent ardent spirituality. This performance is so special on several levels. The laser beam focus and precision of this band carried me aloft in a way quite unexpected for a work so very familiar. The freshness of approach and lovely musicality is like a beautiful diadem crowning the close of a most auspicious day. And for me it has been exactly that! I am so glad this masterpiece came to mind and I happened upon this video. Thank you, thank you,thank you! When I think on the crass descent of this present world into the mindless expressions that pass as music and entertainment; it is art like this serenade that buoys my mind and spirit to remind me that God, indeed, has not forsaken the earth. I glory in the reality of truth that gives me the power of perspective to see and appreciate the glory of THE LORD JESUS that excels anything and everything. Consequently, I have the joy of understanding great music from the inside out and back again and the personal contentment in knowing that the “spirit of man is the candle of the Lord searching all the inward parts of the belly.” HE is also the creator of every concept. With highest regards, Paul W. Green

[@hsinjung5489]

paul green Dear Paul, said”crass descend”, halted, but for a very short instance in the timeline of the everlasting Universe. Yet, very much long enough to reassure all of us the true beauty of human existence, that the best part of us shell always sustain us. Thank you for your kind words. Old man from San Francisco

[@Henri.d.Olivoir]

I like how Dvořák took inspiration from Chopin's waltz in C-sharp minor Op.64 No. 2 for the main motif of the 2nd movement of this piece (4:43). Superb

[@raymondtingkahlikkpm-guru73]

First violins are terrific . Clear melodic lines. Were riding on a wave !!!

[@eusoumarcoscosta]

Deus no céu, Dvorak na terra. Simplesmente perfeito.

[@aleksandarjankovski6542]

Pure beauty. Simply gorgeous! Thank you Nederlands Kamerorkest.

[@konstantinos6112]

Masterpiece and Mastermusicians!!!

[@stevenhaff2733]

So beautiful! Bravo to the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Dvorak's works are universal , and transcends the times. Deep impression was reaching my heart which is in the cherry blossoms in full bloom while being bathed in the blizzard of falling cherry blossoms petals

[@ElleSunminLee]

wow.. such a poetic review! Beautiful...

[@shin-i-chikozima]

@@ElleSunminLee Thank you so much to your wonderful comment Take care of yourself l am rooting for Korean great classic music performers Good luck

[@patrickcavins3231]

One of my all time favorite pieces.

[@adrianapeace3601]

4 to 11 mins is my favourite, i could repeat that section for hours on end. ..

[@TiticatFollies]

What a splendid performance! A beautiful hall! And remarkable ensemble playing.

[@Zurvan101]

The tempo de valse is beautiful and inspiring, the largetto is beautiful and mournful. The whole piece is stunning. Dvorak was a master that is often overlooked.

[@SW-wf3gy]

Like floating in a universe of bliss !

[@sopia6288]

A friend recommended this piece. It is so beautiful. I hope to be able to play it on day 😍

[@lyricaltones]

To me, this work is a synomym for beautiful music. Incredibly beautiful.

[@franciscoespinozagamboa6490]

Excelente versión de esta compleja y hermosa obra. Se nota un muy alto y uniforme nivel técnico de los instrumentistas de esta orquesta.-

[@davidhamilton1981]

I had the first movement of this wonderful serenade in my head all day today. Couldn't remember what it was, and then remembered it was on an old CD. Dug it out, and then came here. Just lovely.

[@rafalobo5308]

Gracias por subir este concierto, es una belleza.

[@luisgustavosantos2480]

4:44 best part

[@yangwen6331]

can't disagree nokia ringtone lol

[@user-vl5mk2xv5t]

@@yangwen6331 no it's not

[@yangwen6331]

@@user-vl5mk2xv5tlisten closely though, despite how good the part is, and i agree the part itself is the best part

[@supernoodles908]

@@yangwen6331 i hear it as well

[@Jake-jy5pq]

the third movement is probably my all time favorite movement of any piece out there, followed closely by another serenade, tchaikovsky’s finale. i love them both so much

[@gertjansenvanrensburg231]

This is sooo beautiful in this time of uncertainty in the World what is in sooooo much turmoil. Peace and calmness in our hearts 🧡 stunning

[@spacepark6830]

Best melody ! I'm dreaming !

[@ElleSunminLee]

He was such a melody genius! #1 hit-song maker of the 20th C classical music!

[@carlhopkinson]

Dvorak for the win over Tchaik's offering. Masterful tune-smithing.

[@urmorph]

I'll take one of each, please.

[@eschelar]

I propose a celebrity deathmatch! Tchaikovsky vs Dvorak! Fight to the death!! Oh wait, too late... I guess we'll just have to settle for enjoying each for their own merits then.

[@horaciogilardi9776]

Hermosa Serenata !!! Bravo Orquesta !!! A.Dvorak ...entre los Grandes !!!