Zubin Mehta: Bruckner Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, WAB 104 "Romantic"(Version II)

[@GeraldNorman-vq9je]

Perfect opening I love 💕 you amazing Mehta. U dazzle my heart 💗

[@philipsmith3676]

Thank you Zubin for many years of wonderful music making in the NY Philharmonic.

[@amusedic1237]

His muscle strength may not be there anymore but his sense of the meaning of a piece of music (and conveying that to the orchestra) is as strong as ever. In 1967, Zubin took the Los Angeles Philharmonic with Andre Watts to Tehran, Iran for two nights of concerts to commemorate the opening of a new orchestra hall. His trip was particularly welcomed by Iranians (Persians) not only for his musical fame but also for him being a Parsi, the Persians who fled Iran during the Arab invasion about 1400 years ago. I managed to fenagle a ticket to the second night of concert. It was given to me at the gate by a Russian mother and daughter because the father had fallen ill that night and could not attend. The young girl and I exchanged many many smiles during the concert at the end of which I couldn't decide whether I had fallen in love with the music or the girl. I never saw the girl again but developed an appreciation for classical music that I have cherished and enjoyed to date. That was 55 years ago. Thanks Maestro!

[@MahlBruckner8]

The organist at my Methodist Church arranged for the church to give myself and another piano student a season ticket for LA Phil. This included a Schoenberg Gurrelieder, (puzzling for a 14 yr. old) Chopin 2nd pno Con. and much else. There is much subtle inflection and phrasing in Mehta's music making I have come to appreciate. I got to know the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion inside and out. Thank you for your LA Phil. story. Brucker composers with exacting structure but also seems to be telling a marvelous story in his music. I was in a college extras chorus for Mehta's 1976 Mahler 8..a lifetime peak experience. From Goleta CA.

[@andre_p]

Mehta’s choice of tempos (moderate, steady) and orchestral balances (medium to low instruments allowed to blend and expand their sonority, with violins, high winds and trumpets giving light and air to the mix) recall that same orchestra’s recording with Karl Böhm from 50 years earlier. It’s magnificent, but a tad magisterial. The LAPO studio version was more lively and just as assured (Mehta knew his Bruckner from his study years in Vienna in the 1950s). I’m not criticizing this account, Mehta is one of the most honest, musical and faultless conductors ever. His mid-1960s studio account of the 9th with that same orchestra is a desert island disc (Decca must have had an inkling that there was a partnership made in heaven). He could surprise with composers as diverse as Puccini (the Decca Turandot), Verdi (the NYPO Verdi Requiem), Mahler (the Decca WP 2nd), Holst (The Planets), etc.

[@ibizaking]

One of the last legendary conductors along with Blomstedt and Muti... habe dies in Salzburg gehört in 2016, wenn ich mich recht erinnere, zusammen mit Mahler-Lieder mit Matthias Goerne.

[@ILTOURS]

absolutely

[@joedeegan3870]

I would add Eschenbach to that list.

[@luciacancherini5202]

✨️ my inspiration

[@andymilstenmusic8520]

I might be going to see Blomstedt later this year! We don’t have many more chances to see him so it’s time to take advantage of the opportunities!

[@jkk8554]

Muti😂

[@julieandrews730]

Maestro conducting this monumental score without a score! Bravo!!

[@soffronitsky]

At 11:06 the cello player is quite pleased of how the brass chorale is sounding 😋

[@stefanufer608]

With justice - what a glorious sound

[@philipsmith3676]

Lots of great memories of this piece.

[@thomasfortnerconductor]

0:36 Satz I. Bewegt, nicht zu schnell 19:19 Satz II. Andante 33:09 Satz III. Scherzo, Bewegt 38:12 Trio 45:14 Satz IV. Finale, Bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell

[@ricardoross2939]

I was there, spectular concert! The energy was amazing

[@stefanufer608]

Great performance and Mehta in his element. Interesting that the VPO invites back some of the older (retired) players you can see on the back string desks - for those who have watched this great orchestra over many years

[@victoriamiskolczy6336]

My favorite recording so far, as the clarity and warmth are superior to many others. The beauty and control with which this orchestra plays is unmatched! Tutti bravi!

[@sunilj2608]

How respectful the audience is - waiting until Mehta opens his eyes after putting down his baton to applaud.

[@SplittingProductions]

Wow that Horn part was awesome! Happy 200th birthday Bruckner!

[@mk5244]

…The VPO is aware every second to depend on the hands of Maestro Mehta. Music performed on top level. It also proves that music speaks for itself. It doesn’t need Derwish dances in front of an orchestra….mi piace moltissimo.

[@orientaldagger6920]

Really? You think the VPO needs a conductor in this music. You should be able to walk up to the podium, give a downbeat, and just say" knock yourselves out" and the orchestra will turn out a good performance.

[@fitolinares]

Fantástico concierto

[@surinderdhar938]

Most amazing Apic performance , on a wonderful magical evening by maestro in Zubin Meha ..!! 👌💞👌🤩💅💅💅🌹🌷🙏🌷🌹👏👏👏👏💅💅💅😍❣️🤣... Humble Salutatiowns to the great ldgend ..!! 👍😇

[@steveegallo3384]

Great Finale.....Rivals Celibidache's......Colossal.....BRAVO from Acapulco!

[@steveegallo3384]

......his expansion and swells remind me of Karajan (whose version is slightly inferior).....and his LONG LINGER before the applause......Mind-Blowing!

[@dmntuba]

Brings me to tears...thank you Maestro 👍

[@wienhorn]

Solo Horn: Josef Reif

[@Artariastein]

👍

[@Sebastian-en4wh]

Danke Tobi!

[@adude394]

Yep. The VPO is the band to play this symphony. Such a great showpiece for the principal horn, but the whole outfit gets a workout. Maestro Mehta is a brilliant conductor who serves the music first and foremost. When the orchestra refuses to stand and applauds the conductor along with the audience, you know that magic has happened. By coincidence, this concert took place on my 59th birthday. Wish I could have celebrated it here!

[@mosesselvakumar7439]

Loving and honoring both James Levine and Metha.

[@mr-wx3lv]

All you can say is wow! I still think the VPO is the best orchestra to play this music. They just have the right sound for it.

[@nevim007]

I think they would play it even better without him

[@libor4128]

What a great concert! The orchestra plays beautifully and the conducting is not bad either. Mehta may look frail, but one can see that he is in full command. In an age of way too many shabby Bruckner performances, this one is a reminder of how phenomenal this symphony really is.

[@orientaldagger6920]

Not he is not in full command. A shell of himself. Have you seen how he conducted when he was young?

[@daisuke6072]

4/9/24 bicentenary of Bruckner's birth. Thank you Lord for giving us the gift of Bruckner.

[@ILTOURS]

thank you so Mach for this concert IL

[@hansjuergenkohlhaas871]

Ergreifend schön. A heart-warming experience, and I like in particular the watchful leadership by concertmaster Albena Danailova.

[@BalbirSingh-gr2qk]

Thanks 🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

very good decision friends, just put the music to your hearts & never let bad guys win to screw us the joy of life, big loving hug Maestro Zubin, never stop believe in, let's dedicate this EPIC performance those who need to become your supporters from now on Ok?

[@MahlerHolic1860]

My first encounter with Mehta was a recording with the LA Philharmonic of music from Star Wars and a suite from Close Encounters of the Third Kind. That was in 1978. It has remained a favourite of mine. Yes he's frail these days, but boy oh boy his control is total.

[@joedeegan3870]

I was at his American debut at the Robin Hood Dell , summer home of the Philaadelphia Orchestra, in 1960. People were arguing about how to pronounce his last name.

[@richardwilliams473]

Many many years ago I was playing timpani in the Beverley Hills Orchestra in a rehearsal and in walked Zubin Mehta with a Stunning Blonde woman .I will never forget that moment

[@Twentythousandlps]

It really is, though the absence of vitality is a major liability. But for students of the art of conducting, he has still has the maestronic thing!

[@semrabahcivan8627]

Breathtaking performance thank you so much

[@florianvining9889]

45:00 last movement

[@federicozimerman8167]

3rd movement seems very much inspired by 3rd movement of the Eroica Symphony. Nice recording👍

[@hnsubbarao]

Great Musicians conducted by a legend, is an outcome of a soul fulfilling music!.

[@lukedaniell]

9:56 / 38:12 / 1:04:05

[@pivopivo-m6j]

さすが、メータ＆ウィーンフィル！冒頭の粘着力のあるホルンから違いますね。堂々たる、ブルックナーです。

[@古哥國志]

Excellent

[@suziesnyman6432]

Soothing.....

[@reonkame3703]

Bravooooo✨✨✨👏👏👏

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

let's share some more virtual hugzzzzz those who need to become your supporters from now on, those who want to enjoy the full concert, plizzzzzz visit Vienna & let them gifted musicians surprise you, l trully love using web connection for smart promotion and. .. bringing classy cool music to new fans hearts is never enough, you can bet on it guys

[@jakenowell5211]

45:13 finale

[@Benjamin-eu6zj]

Gracias

[@germanquintero10121946]

exquisito

[@wolfgangresch1650]

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆♥️♥️

[@wienhorn]

52:10

[@kathipaul04]

unverkennbar

[@gaspardstankovski5083]

@@kathipaul04 eindeutig

[@Abcddeeee]

22:12

[@litoboy5]

Great

[@ericchaillier3774]

Belle version, toutefois nettement moins habitée, moins fervente que celle d'Herbert Blomstedt avec le même orchestre. Zubin Mehta paraît un peu extérieur à cette musique si profondément mystique, miracle de vitalité spirituelle. Au même endroit, il y a une cinquantaine d'années, le jeune Claudio Abbado faisait beaucoup mieux. Total respect toutefois pour ce chef qui dirige encore à son âge !

[@Dylonely_9274]

1:06:24

[@nickspierings7407]

Why is the Video & Audio quality so much better in the Polish Violin and Piano Competitions??

[@manfaye3661]

I see the Remy Ballot at 09:13

[@wienhorn]

Solo Horn: Reif Josef............ und Thomas Jöbstl sowieso immer

[@axelhalbardier8874]

I haven't seen yet someone who didn't care about it!

[@HaroldBerman-h7m]

This is really standing room only, you can see them on the right end of the stage.

[@mathildeottele1320]

Et allez!!!!! 'Tain!!! - QUOI?! ENCORE?! - Guess. - Pause. - ... - Fact E (.)

[@bonganidhlamini359]

Amazing 😂

[@Anvanho]

Five French Horns ...? I thought the score called for four.

[@joseojeda665]

As the piece can be quite strenous on the first horn part it's common to have another player doubling or helping out in tutti passages

[@hondacb750four]

Streng genommen ist er Iraner, genau wie Freddy Mercury , Wiso??? Etwas kompliziert zu erklären , aber wer Interesse hat , kann es heraus finden .der Begriff " Parsen" ( nicht Perser) wird euch dabei helfen.😊

[@yuuhikaku]

僕にいわせれば、たった一言で終わりである。「メータのブルックナーなど聴きに行く方がわるい。」知らなかった、とは言ってほしくない。ブルックナーを愛する者は、そのくらいは知らなくてはだめだ。

[@rolandonavarro3170]

Is this really the Wiener Philharmoniker? I don't think so.

[@nicolapascoli4580]

Yes, the Philharmoniker

[@shupingwang3392]

The orchestra know Mehta well, and the piece even better. I will note, however, that the conductor may not have the energy to deal other situations.

[@mikeandannbond402]

Very bad sync of sound and some of the video, the conductor is half a second behind, not in real life I'm sure!

[@tomaskovarik1]

The only thing that bothers me is that the commercials are constantly interrupting the performance right in the middle of it. It shows what idiots these KZbin guys who decide on the commercials are

[@Robert...Schrey]

das wiener blech klingt neuerdings wie eine trachtenkappelle.

[@kathipaul04]

dann beneide ich Sie um die Trachtenkapellen, mit denen Sie sich umgeben

[@my2856]

What a poor orchestra compared to Berlin Philharmonic. This tragedy is the result of a lack of progress: the 1975 performance with Böhm sounds better.

[@dartmoorkid4797]

Well that isn't so surprising as the Bohm recording has been the benchmark for this symphony for as long as I can remember. I think I bought my first cassette of it around 45 years ago.

[@bebo7002]

Not as good as celibidache. I guess no one is

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

We found *that* guy...

[@bebo7002]

@@OuterGalaxyLounge Yes you did ;)

[@raguifarag7709]

I love them both conducting Bruckner :) . but Celibidache has no competitor in the 8th in my opinion

[@stevenj9970]

Whats with the woman concert mistress? How far the VPO has fallen......shame.

[@detectivehome3318]

47:33