Stravinsky: "Pulcinella" Suite - Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra - Jaime Martín

Performed and recorded on November 16, 2019 at the Alex Theatre.
Stravinsky’s ballet Pulcinella was written for Les Ballets Russes after the great triumph of The Firebird and the great scandal of The Rite of Spring, but it marked a new compositional direction. Stravinsky would later remark, “Pulcinella was my discovery of the past, the epiphany through which the whole of my late work became possible.” The inspiration for Pulcinella, outside of the music of the past, was commedia dell’arte, Italian improvised theater and its stock characters. In the staged ballet, Stravinsky reinvented the music with movement, lively characters, and even singing roles. Pulcinella Suite is a pared-down version of the ballet (nearly half the movements are omitted in the Suite) with instrumental passages replacing the singing roles. Stravinsky’s work with music of the past retains much of the charm of the original pieces, but with harmonic and rhythmic twists that are pure twentieth-century inventiveness, and pure Stravinsky.
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[@lucase.garcia8026]

19:39 From heaven, Stravinsky, also laughs. An extraordinary version!!!!!!!!!

[@sentiiiment]

Yes!!!

[@johnfulweiler5085]

Remember playing second violin of this wonderful piece in the Oberlin Chamber Orchestra when I was a kid 45 years ago.... Finney Chapel. Girlfriend in the first row of the balcony beaming at me. As an arts and science student I knew I wouldn't be playing forever, and cherished every concert. Thanks LACO, so much for this reminder that life is beautiful.

[@LosAngelesChamberOrchestra]

Nobody gets to play forever, John! Thanks for sharing your memory, and reminding us that music can still take us places.

[@HaroldRich]

1. Sinfonia: 0:16 2. Serenata: 2:23 3. Scherzino: 5:48 4. Tarantella: 10:31 5. Toccata: 12:41 6. Gavotta: 13:53 7. Vivo: 18:08 8a. Minuetto: 19:49 8b. Finale: 22:09

[@nestorlasala8118]

Thanks

[@jenniferdiener7652]

All the sparkle and sarcasm of Stravinsky brilliantly on display

[@changstein]

can you explain to me the sarcarsm? I am new to Stravinsky.

@@changstein Just listen to Rite of Spring and you’ll realise

[@mickwoolley8267]

One of my favourite Stravinsky pieces; I love the way it messes with your baroque head. Pretty much every movement draws you in to its (almost) baroque world, then totally subverts the ear. A really well judged rendition from Jaime Martin and the LA Chamber Orchestra.

[@liliancurbeloboe]

Brava Claire with her amazing interpretation in the oboe

[@LosAngelesChamberOrchestra]

Indeed! Thanks for watching.

[@Skvertven]

Wanna marry her!)

[@lingling8047]

i love the double bass solo

[@ace9758]

This is so peaceful! I feel like I'm a guest at a kingdom and this is being played for a ceremony.

[@kendanziger8072]

Why is it so wonderful when music you know well sounds as if it’s being played for the first time? Thanks so much.

[@LosAngelesChamberOrchestra]

Yes, Ken! Also wonderful: enjoying an old favorite with someone who is experiencing it for the fist time.

[@stefanobertuol8660]

Love the happiness of the flautist!

[@Crystalleyes321]

Tarantella: 10:32 Toccata: 12:42 Minuetto: 19:48 Finale: 22:09

[@me_is_hobo]

The Finale is the best part

[@rosekazan97]

my favorite piece

[@benjaminniemczyk]

A compelling and spirited performance! This piece could play forever and I would be a happy person.

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

Beautiful, unique workmanship, full of charm and elegante. I love watching conductor. Without a doubt the most beautiful performance of this piece music....

[@MassimoIncarbone]

A very very nice rendition of this marvellous music. Love the engagement of all musicians. Great orchestra and conductor.

[@RayLovesToMakeMusic]

Who knew when this was filmed in Nov 2019 that this would serve as a poignant reminder of How It Was, and How It Shall Be Again Someday? This piece has long been a favorite of mine, but these days seeing our musicians up close and sitting closely together is particularly moving. May I never take an in person concert for granted, for the rest of my days.

[@LosAngelesChamberOrchestra]

Well put, Ray. Thank you for your poignant thoughts. It sure will be something special when we can do this again!

[@OscarSouth]

Also meaningfully, there was a major global crisis separating the premiere of this piece from the earlier works of Stravinsky. Perhaps there are meaningful cultural shifts ahead of us as we come out of this present one.

[@fishingliguria2199]

Wow fantastico sono sorpreso anche se preferisco sfera

Absolutely fabulous performance!

[@Michael-er5ds]

A fabulously played & rendered Stravinsky!!! Congrats Jamie Martín and The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. This has always been one of my favourites! But you guys and gals, Bravo! I can't say enough about this performance, from the woodwinds to the brass, to the 1st violinist, to the cellos & basses, to the ensemble playing - so nice! Thank you, cheers. MK

[@user-se2lw7mf9e]

wonderful moment! wonderful players!

[@robertzeek4020]

Love this work and this is a very good performance that remembers that this work is a Ballet!

[@bentleycharles779]

Absolutely fantastic. I have heard many recordings of this masterpiece, but none performed so perfectly. Thank you.

[@LosAngelesChamberOrchestra]

Thanks for watching, Bentley! So glad you enjoyed performance.

[@Paul49Giloi]

Superbly played. What an exciting rendition - thank you LACO.

[@LosAngelesChamberOrchestra]

Thank you, Paul! Are you a Stravinsky aficionado?

[@Paul49Giloi]

@@LosAngelesChamberOrchestra I have loved the music of Stravinsky since the age of about 15 years (I am now 70). He is definitely my favorite composer. Although I know nothing about music I do know that you play this piece with great precision and clarity. I will explore your other offerings on KZbin.

[@thomascollins4325]

Great trombone part!!! When I first heard this it was on an vinyl LP and had no idea that there was only one trombone playing it!!! (Likewise.for the trumpet.)

[@veronicacordero6053]

Me encanta no puedo vivir sin musics

[@Hsiaomingchang]

Si

[@edwardkhairallah9605]

Amazing

[@LosAngelesChamberOrchestra]

Thanks Edward! We are taping more performances and we hope you can enjoy them.

[@user-ce4np1gx7i]

잘 듣고 갑니다^^

[@LosAngelesChamberOrchestra]

이 영상을 봐 주셔서 감사합니다 은하수

[@FuadJada-fu5mc]

At some parts Stravinsky sounds like Vivaldi! My goodness!

[@wardhilgers3607]

Also check out Ernest Ansermets suite recording!

[@benjaminanderson3090]

trombone solo starts in 20:44

[@robertopisano6582]

The original score is attributed to Domenico Gallo (1730-1768) Sonata per 2 violini e basso continuo. Yet no mention of that here. Hmmm, 😳🤔

[@Mr-Prasguerman]

18:09

[@stefanomacobi7236]

Based on Pergolesi music

[@frankeffenberger9698]

Who is the lead violinist?

[@danyasmeyanov5233]

2:23 13:54 etc Oboe solo

[@user-fs7df4xe3r]

0:35 2:23

[@darkestlavender5650]

15:25

[@Nodybass]

In my opinion too much adds in between one whole single work

[@jsabuilds2404]

I'm sorry, did you say Stravinsky? I would've thought this was Bach! :)

[@LosAngelesChamberOrchestra]

“Bach on the wrong notes." Prokofiev on Stravinsky. 😹

[@bentleycharles779]

@@LosAngelesChamberOrchestra This is Bach thru a different lens.

[@immortal_archon]

@@LosAngelesChamberOrchestra This is a 100% Ukrainian, Cossack family, born on Ukrainian land, which was occupied by Russia. Another stolen person in our nation. I read the English-language Wikipedia - pure Russian propaganda.

[@danieldahbash2406]

:-(

[@bentleycharles779]

Not Bach; Pergolesi.

[@eshebc1]

c´mon advertisment between movements.... bad taste

[@takaakiendo2092]

Domenico Gallo !! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppyzaWSdh8maaLs