Stage@Seven: Copland: Appalachian Spring - Alondra de la Parra

[@RadanovicDanijel]

I don’t understand how someone can dislike a video like this. I’m here having the best time of my life, enjoying all the music they produce for this channel. FOR FREE! I’m just so grateful

[@muciomendes]

So gratefull...

[@satoshimiyawaki472]

Well, it is a pity that there are always people who envy when faced with astounding beauty...

[@tedwilks]

AGREED!! Well said.

[@freddystoof7698]

I agree ! I pity those who are incapable of seeing the true beauty of things as their blindness deprives them from highest pleasures , those of the mind ....

[@johannesbroemmel6452]

Well one can dislike her performance can they not? For me her conducting seems a bit unprecise.

[@dennishays3442]

Alondra makes me cry whenever she conducts something... It just comes out so exquisite.

[@dennishays3442]

She makes me laugh too ... I get to multitask with Alondra at the helm.

[@tonyrobertson498]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard, what's more, I was listening to it for years without realising it was far more than the soundtrack to my all-time favourite TV programme - The 1980 BBC series 'Great Railway Journeys of the World - Coast to Coast with Ludovic Kennedy'. This performance is certainly the best I've heard so far.

[@JackSmith-si1sn]

De La Parra is becoming my favorite conductor. Don’t recall a better rendering of Spring. Musicians outstanding.

[@eduline]

She's OK... just an advanced student. ;)

[@dr.orietadado1139]

She is amazing, truly!

[@spikespa5208]

@@eduline Perhaps. But to paraphrase Ludwig, to conduct without passion is inexcusable. She seems to truly enjoy it.

[@camilla9884]

@@edulineNAH

[@boxorfurnace]

This is so beautiful...in so many ways.....you restore my faith in humanity.....thank you all....

[@canticle56]

This conductor,s star is seriously on the rise. She really gets this music.

[@bobcook2545]

There is something wrong with our social value system. These are the people who should be driving golden chariots. Thank you for your wonderful gift.

[@matthewweflen]

To be fair, high level orchestral musicians often make in the 6 figures. Not that there isn't plenty else wrong with our social value system.

[@thomask1424]

A very fine performance and the recorded sound, as usual with the FRS, is glorious.

[@Mezzotenor]

Quick points of information: This is the original "pit orchestra" but with expanded strings. The 1944 premiere venue could only hold 13 musicians - flute, clarinet, bassoon, piano, two first violins, two seconds, two violas, two cellos, and contrabass. Also, the music they're playing isn't the complete ballet but the assembled excerpts of the concert suite. The score of the fully orchestrated suite has this note from Copland: "The original scoring called for a chamber ensemble of thirteen instruments. The present arrangement for symphony orchestra was made by the composer in the Spring of 1945. It is a condensed version of the ballet, retaining all essential features but omitting those sections in which the interest is primarily choreographic."

[@alanc6781]

Thank you. That explains my confusion.

[@ysirius44]

Thank you for your time and your generous spirit !

[@jackswanson8096]

I don't think you understand how much this helps me. I am writing a concert report for this and I was confused as to which one I was watching. You da best!

[@koenmaes118]

Thx! Was asking myself why the brass was missing...

[@PatrickLienCT]

There are 4 versions of Appalachian Spring: 1. Original 13-player complete ballet (1944); 2. Full orchestra suite (1945), this is the most commonly heard version; 3. Full orchestra complete ballet (1954); 4. 13-player suite (1972), which is the version heard here with augmented strings.

[@davidlee7758]

Incredibly nuanced performance. The whole ensemble was a joy to listen to, especially the three wind principals. Maestra de la Parra was very interesting to watch. I think female conductors bring a different perspective and expressiveness to the art of conducting. The videography is excellent. Obviously camera placement was well planned and executed. The sound engineering is stunning. Rich and well balanced yet sonically transparent. Every voice clearly heard. I've heard the arrangements for smaller ensembles as well as full orchestra and I think this is a paramount performance.

[@59markr]

Indeed this is a Simple Gift to the world. Thank you from Australia.

[@MegaVicar]

Brilliant! The twentieth century’s best music from the States, IMHO. Great musicians!

[@brianfultz7901]

Will always send to my neck a batch of raised hair and shivers down my spine. I was born in the heart of Appalachian and i am a proud graduate of West Virginia University. The piece is a forever testimony to the people and the land of such a beautiful place.

[@sanramondublin]

Great cinema photography , great sound engineering , Great conductor and orchestra. Thank you from North California.

[@jermusicays]

One of my favorite pieces. I’ve heard many performances/recordings over the years and this is by far the best. Many thanks to the conductor, all the musicians, and all the tech people for such a beautiful presentation. What a treasure!

[@samazwe]

Ahh, the sound of a warm, cloudless day!

[@richardwalker9826]

has the quality and feel and look and sound of both a chamber orchestra and full size orchestra combined- great in 1 word

[@rogercameron6049]

Everything here is beauty and love for beauty… wonder to behold!

[@ludwigkalina7286]

So schön...Die Seele berührend am Ende vor dem Neuanfang... 👍🤗🙏🤗👍

[@charleyfolkes]

This has to be the most thoughtfully recorded and conducted and performed concert I’ve ever seen. You must have had 20 cameras on this and the editor obviously LOVES how this turned out!

[@JimKirk]

Made me cry, laugh and cry again. The flute touched my Heart. The conductor my Soul. Great Orchestra! Thank you 🙏

[@AnaLuisCastillo]

Yo la ví ese día en vivo... Fue un regalo para el alma... Simplemente maravilloso...¡¡ Gracias querida y admirada Alondra, porque siempre nos regalas magia y belleza con tu arte... Y también gracias a todos los que hicieron posible la transmisión. Bravo...¡¡

[@ericanilsson5572]

I love the consert! It is so full of feelings. A am new i this area. Classik Musik. And on this Chanel, you can look att famous conserts, and cast it to the screen at home. They really do something good for the Classik Musik. It's nice that you can se all the musicians and the conductor in this way! I had look at a lot of conserts on this Chanel, and I am allways delighted 🥰 And I have to study english all the time! To wright coments... Erica Nilsson

[@frankfiello7904]

Can't be easy producing good music during this crazy time, but I enjoyed this so much. Thank you.

[@diegoforesti4726]

Che genio Aaron Copland!!! La vera América, la più genuina, la più sincera, la più autentica!!!! E che talento Alondra de la Parra!!! Musicisti meravigliosi!!! La flautista è strepitosa e dolcissima!!!! Questi suoni vorremmo sentire tutti quanti!!!!

[@georgemartin1498]

Wow! Imagine all this music from such a relatively small ensemble! Muchas gracias Alondra and musicians! And of course, Copeland 😁

[@davidbentley759]

Wonderful, life-affirming music and a superb performance. The Frankfurt RSO are a treasure on KZbin.

[@h-mh93]

Well said!!!

[@warrenwilson4818]

Amen! Where has this orchestra been? Doesn't seem to matter who the conductor is. Another great job, KZbin! (July 14, 2020)

[@kaziiqbal7257]

I don’t think Copland’s work can be described any other way than life affirming

[@zizendorf]

John Brown, I was wondering if you meant Imprecise when you imprecisely typed unprecise? Okay, criticize further as you must. Oh, is "very mediocre" high praise like a c+, or am I mistaking the precision of your usage? Is it just beneath excellent, which must fall below "very excellent". Right? Thought so...

[@patrickcardiff7811]

I am always looking for classical music that affects my emotions, and most of those were created in youth. I grew up in Appalachia so I understand - Copeland captures the turmoil and the slow renewal of the soul. It's American, but every place that has seasons can interpret Spring. HR does a fantastic job with this piece.

[@jolzam2010]

Hermoso Maestra de la Parra. Es usted un orgullo de México.

[@piotrmkubiak]

Outstanding performance and sound quality. Thank you.

[@pax41]

Copland's arrangements for voice and orchestra of American Folk songs is another piece I really enjoy too. You can hear some of the songs in this piece also in those arrangements too.

[@davidblum7125]

This was beautiful. Absolutely gorgeous. Very well done.

[@briancrowle6290]

Wonderful. As I write this, there are already 300 comments here, overwhelmingly positive and well deserved. I'm on the lookout for more videos from this sublime partnership of orchestra and conductor. I don't usually single out individual musicians for special mention, but in the coda here, the flute and clarinet playing is jusr exquisite. Thanks to all involved with posting this gorgeous video here.

[@robertryker9594]

Absolutely splendid performance. Morton would have been thrilled at what you have done with this lovely work.

[@robertopenas9258]

Wonderfully conducted. The flute solo parts are delicious.

[@vollpfosten102938475]

This performance is simply amazing. Thanks!

[@bobhourigan7626]

WOW!!!!! Great performance. Thank you all.

[@luckysgeburtstag]

Wunderschön 🎼🎶🎵in perfekter Harmonie 🙏 immer und immer wieder geprobt bis es so klingt, wie es klingt! Eine hervorragende Aufnahme zusätzlich Vielen herzlichen Dank HR 3️⃣

[@Marlene55M]

One of my favorite conductors... ❤️

[@dameinoferrall2400]

Wow, that's beautiful! So well performed!

[@mathstrickerwithfaca]

This is wonderful!

[@wilferviolin]

Excelente Orquesta y directora maestra Alondra de la Parra.

[@rokubo75]

Starke Atmosphäre! Vielen Dank an alle Beteiligten!

[@rno0926]

What a magnificent recording and engineering feat!!!!

[@alecrobinson7124]

That sound engineer should get a Grammy, or at least a Juno or something.

[@alexandrugheorghe5610]

The camera.work as.well. I always find they have great insight into the music. Was thinking as I was listening to this piece that it's as if every single member.participating in the production of these jewels do their homework thoroughly before starting work. Always great results. I've enjoyed the performance terribly. 😌👌🏻👍🏻🙌🏻

[@jesusmunoz3568]

That Grammy would only be achieved thanks to the fact that there is sound, and Alondra de la Parra and the great musicians are the ones who produce that wonderful sound that you enjoy.

[@eottoe2001]

Amen.

[@alanc6781]

@@jesusmunoz3568 Yes, I haven't seen this lady before. She has certainly won me over.

[@jesusmunoz3568]

@@alanc6781 I totally agree

[@alehernandez3436]

Gracias por la transmisión y Felicidades a Alondra de la Parra

[@fernandomiercortes3073]

🇲🇽✌️🧔👍💐 She Some Kind of Wonderful. Yes it is.

[@acarlosramirez]

Wunderbar die Floete.... Bravo

[@xiyyea5205]

This Performance was so perfect. Could not have been better

[@peterwhyte317]

This originaly came with a ballet, but its not neaded with Alondra. Lovely to watch!

[@carlozanandrea2889]

Peccato dover dare un solo mi piace...

[@larysayevdokymova-rizk6036]

She s absolutely valkyrie🤩🤩🤩

[@ollebosco]

Wunderschöne Soli von Clara Andrade!

[@stoneamari8664]

The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of...

[@shannonarmer2944]

Even in the version without horns!

[@samnelson8280]

Absolutely haunting

[@wiejetze8397]

Ein sehr schönes Stück! Von der Harmonik genau mein Ding. Sehr schöne Intervalle, Akkorde, Klänge! Ich mags nicht zu glatt. Ja, und der Sound ist wirklich brilliant! Sowohl, was die Komposition/das Arrangement, den Vortrag des Orchesters wie auch die Aufnahme angeht. Hier auch ein Lob für die Kamera (Regie!, Schnitt, Dramaturgie)! Die "Chefin" habe ich übrigens dieser Tage erst kenneglernt (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWOsgah4Z7qfeqs) und bin nun verliebt. Es ist eine Freude, Ihr zuzusehen. Großes Kompliment insgesamt für diese schöne Aufnahme! Eine tolle Entdeckung! Vielen Dank an alle Beteiligten!

[@Hierrito]

wonderful music

[@markoaranibarsantisteban9026]

Sublime. 🎼❤️🎶✨

[@restoreamericanvalues3380]

Bravo!

[@pjmvdbroek]

Please publish a HD recording of this concert on streaming platform that do justice to sound quality!

[@kenmakujo]

merci a mr. davin

[@auditionguitare4836]

magique

[@marshallartz395]

🚧⬇️👷🏻‍♂️ *Under Construction* 👷🏻‍♂️⬇️🚧 Aaron Copland (1900-1990) Appalachian Spring *(1944)* 00:12 1. Very Slowly *Introduction of the characters, one by one, in a suffused light.* 03:09 2. Allegro *Sudden burst of unison string in* *A Major arpeggios starts the action.* *A sentiment both elated and religious* *gives the keynote to this scene.* 06:00 3. Moderato *Duo for the Bride and her Intended.* *Scene of tenderness and passion.* 09:35 4. Quite fast *The Revivalist and his flock. Folksy feeling,* *suggestions of square dance and country fiddlers.* 5. Subito Allegro *Solo dance of the Bride* *presentiment of motherhood. Extremes of joy and fear and wonder.* 6. Very slowly (as at first) *Transition scene to music reminiscent* *of the introduction.* 7. Calm and flowing/ Doppio Movimento. Scenes of daily activity for the Bride and her Farmer husband. There are five variations on a Shaker theme. The theme, sung by a solo clarinet, was taken from a collection of Shaker melodies compiled by Edward D. Andrews, and published under the title "The Gift to Be Simple." The melody borrowed and used almost literally is called "Simple Gifts." 🚧⬆️👷🏻‍♂️ *Under Construction* 👷🏻‍♂️⬆️🚧

[@jsprouse6565]

Wonderful performance! I hope the American orchestras can perform like this in the near future! I do wonder why you're doing this without masks and wonder about all the wind playing ! The virus is still a threat without a vaccine.

[@blancaeugeniaromero1669]

Thanks to Alondra de la Parra, to each amazing musician and all members of Frankfurt Radio Symphony. This is beyond words.

[@bobarebob1234]

Sounds of a lost America played above the din of our present worldwide maelstrom of division and hate. Such exquisite flute, clarinet and bassoon playing! Such sensitive conducting!

[@ericdevaughn5941]

God Bless You My Fellow AMERICAN for Saying What Needs To Be Said. I Admire your Courage and Honesty ! Thank You My Friend !

[@brianwelch1579]

I resent the implication that our ancestors were better at getting along with each other than we are today. The historical record does not agree with you. But the symphony is great!

[@danielgoldschlager3469]

The sound engineers that produce such a masterpiece should be listed in the header. They deserve to be known and recognized so we can thank them for their excelent work.

[@fernanduca12]

Couldn't agree more. The balance between all the sectors and the individual instruments is wonderful. Bring out all the aspects of this beautiful piece.

[@neclark08]

...the tender 'call and response' interplay between the clarinet & the flute has just a touch of wistfulness I haven't heard in other conductor's envisionings of this piece... Every instrument, in its turn, is allowed to be heard...I would LOVE to hear This conductor lead THIS group of musicians in the original score for the Ballet -- which has many delightful transitional details that were trimmed-out to yield this suite. Absolutely Beautiful..!

[@Creced]

Usually I like large orchestras, but the precision and clarity with this smaller group is a wonder to behold.

[@richardwalker9826]

just to add my 2 cents i think any time a Copland piece is played is a good day and makes it a better day regardless of the circumstances.

[@Salsiccia1]

That's as good a performance as you're likely to see ever.. Everything about it: the conductor, the orchestra, the sound quality, the camerawork, it's all flawless. Bravo

[@MarshallArtz007]

Couldn’t agree more. I’m so grateful for this superb recording of this greatest work by an American composer. 😎🎹

[@garyjones8113]

Members of Frankfurt Radio Symphony: By producing this magnanimous video of Copland's Appalachian Spring, you have shown the world the indomitable love for beauty and grace that is inherent in humanity. Refusing to allow even a pandemic to harm or destroy the beauty within, you found a way to make this happen (without endangering anyone - nice work!) and in so doing demonstrated yourselves to be among the finest representatives of humanity during an intensely inhuman experience. And as if that were not enough, to perform a quintessential American work with a Mexican conductor at the helm, and in the heart of Germany, it doesn't get better than that. You have brightened my corner of the world with this recording, and I will be forever grateful for my friends in Frankfurt. (p.s. I was stationed in Frankfurt in the early '70's as an ambulance driver out of 97th General Hospital). Gary Jones, Idaho, U.S.

[@thomasbury1434]

Dear Gary Your eloquence could not have been expressed any better, in any way, by anyone. Music of this calibre is possibly the Language of God's Angels, as it should be. T. J. Bury III

[@basssinger47]

What a great comment. Aaron Copland one of the greatest composers of modern times. He created the sound of USA.

[@wrenwoodgrove1348]

Beautifully written and felt here! Thank you!

[@AlexEwan1]

Truly wonderful. I think this piece sounds even better with the smaller number of string players. One of my favourite pieces to perform and listen to. As well as the orchestra and conductor we mustn't forget about the excellent work of the crew filming from the camera person to the sound engineer and everyone else who make these very high quality videos possible.

[@ricardolopezrago1688]

I can’t find the words to describe such an incredible performance. The emotions and tensions of the music were perfect. Conductor de la Parra did an amazing job in communicating and expressing the beauty of the piece. Thank you for sharing!

[@jerrera45]

When I was young (many years ago) I used to visit relatives in Pennsylvania. I had an uncle who had a farm near Bethlehem PA. that was so different from my home on Long Island. I stayed in the upstairs bedroom that had an old-fashioned feather bed and a handmade quilt. I remember waking up to the sounds of a rooster, something I had never heard for real before. It was a very special time I shall always remember. Now at 78 this music takes me back to that wonderful vacation on the farm. Absolutely beautiful music for a wonderful memory. This performance of Appalachian Spring is one of the best I have ever heard.

[@prometheusrex1]

💙 It's the best I've ever heard.

[@andrechenier100]

Quite apart from the exceptional musicianship, the audio-visual team deserves special thanks: the videography is as good as I've seen anywhere among many excellent performances during the pandemic. Kudos!

[@tinplater]

Tremendous sound....and this is the original version without brass, percussion (except Piano) or tympanni

[@crlsktr91]

Not gonna lie, I have a fanboy moment every time they focus on Clara Andrada de la Calle!

[@ps200306]

I have been listening to the Deutsche Grammophon / Orpheus Chamber Orchestra recording of this for thirty years. I think I finally have a new favourite. Congrats to the Frankfurt Radio Symphony for a spectacular rendition.

[@RobCauser]

Absolutely lovely in every sense! Fabulous sound engineering, wonderful conductor, the epitome of American music. 😀

[@peterlee6621]

I. Very Slowly 0:12 II. Allegro 3:08 III. Moderato 5:59 IV. Quite Fast 9:35 V. Subito Allegro 13:10 VI. As at first (Slowly) 17:17 VII. Doppio Movimento. (Variations on a Shaker Melody) 18:35 VIII. Moderato. Coda/Moderato - Coda 21:33

[@aroldogonzalez9235]

Thank you♥

[@prometheusrex1]

Thanks 👍

[@benitogabinoflores6249]

Muy bien; felicitaciones a todos: a la orquesta, a la directora y a los que hacen posible la transmisión de tan bella música, desde la CDMX, México.

[@shechaiyah6869]

I lived there, in WVa, for 3.5 years. And it feels just like this music, there.

[@marazulization]

This is amazing ! I absolutely love this peace and this is an incredible rendition ! Wow ! Really beautiful ! 🌷👏🌷👏🌷

[@maxthinker6687]

The flautist plays with authority. Fun to watch. This is a very difficult piece to get right. Syncopation everywhere, counterpoint all over the place, changes time signature 25 times. Tough. This group does very well.

[@edpalileo1]

Thank you hr sinfonie orchester for this entire series of Stage@7. What an extra special gift to all musicians and classical music lovers the world over. Clearly recorded for digital distribution (for free) during this extra-ordinarily challenging times, to pull it off with outstanding performances, high quality video and audio, must have been very challenging - to play far apart from each other to observe social distancing and to an empty hall without the energy of a live audience (also without the coughs and ambient noises. LOL) Keep doing it. You (the musicians) and we (classical music lovers) all need this. Congratulations for an extraordinarily well done project.

[@michaelpatterson2955]

One of Copland's masterpieces. It evokes beautiful images of a simpler, less complicated, and peaceful time. Very nice treatment by the orchestra.

[@wolfgangbrakhan3250]

Großartige Aufnahme. Copland wird leider immer noch unterschätzt. Apalachian Spring ist großartig und braucht sich nicht hinter sogenannten 'klassischen Komponisten' zu verstecken. Das Orchester ist ausgezeichnet. Alondra de la Parra ist wieder einmal hervorragend, eine der besten DirigentInnen der heutigen Zeit. Weiter so!

[@johnlenton3900]

Who has the energy to complain about this?!? Close your eyes and enjoy......

[@mikepetroff4240]

Incredibly precise orchestra - the best I have ever head. And the sound quality also superb. Thank you!

[@simonecanaparo9168]

Great Conductor (she's amazing), great Orchestra, incredible sound! Wonderful video.

[@Jeremy-eu9em]

The clarity... it’s phenomenal. Perfection. Thank you Frankfurt Radio Symphony.

[@DarthPreamp]

Masterful conducting, with a superb orchestra. Notice the way that the conductor leads, but doesn’t stifle. Really something.

[@ogulcanaksit2974]

je suis impressionné par cette belle performance, merci beaucoup.

[@trylliumt5441]

Exquisitely beautiful! Thank you!

[@marlenemeldrum7382]

BEAUTIFUL CONDUCTING!!! Wonderful Interpretation-excellent Sound...many thanks!!!

[@Longansrun]

The perfect fix for a drab Covid-19 day. This is so uplifting. Thank you!

[@lucieleimbach]

Amazing performance and fantastic interpretation by Alondra de la Parra with her enthusiasm she always brings to her orchestras performance. Well done by all of you. 🎼

[@nicholasragusano2284]

I didn't expect such a delicate and inspiring rendition from a non-US orchestra playing Aaron Copeland. Absolutely fantastic--down to the last parting notes.

[@patricksaunders2618]

Absolutely brilliant performance !!! Wonderful playing from such highly skilled players