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Beautiful

its not the same without Mr Gardiner. Why dont you want him back?

Just watched the performance on Blu-ray. Why was there a cut in Seneca’s first monologue after ‘la bellezza’? 😢

Where/how can I find that recording of Beatus Vir?

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This is very soothing, fantabulous ❤❤

Clear and rapid explanation of the instruments by maestro Gabriele Cassone.

I have the complete cycle of Beethoven Symphonies with Sir John Elliot Gardiner and the ORR recorded for the ARCHIV label (on CD), and I think they are wonderful interpretations. It would be interesting if they recorded a new cycle of Beethoven symphonies.

This performance has a very live feeling.

Great playing. Great sound.

They should all try to play on such a couch 🤷🏼‍♀️Now That Would Have Been Fun

Just wonderful!

헨델의 아리아는 역시 기교의 집합체.

Louise Alder is one brilliant soprano. Wonderful, beautiful and intense Interpretation of that aria.❤

Other videos I have heard on RUclips of Gardner conducting Beethoven's 8th symphony have the symphony performed at a lot higher rate of speed than it is performed here. Does anyone know the reason for this? The cd I have of Gardner conducting Beethoven's 8th has the work performed at a faster rate of speed as well.

Very enlightening, but at 9:18, talking about the minuet, he says nobody in Mozart's or Haydn's time would have given such a fast tempo. Mozart was dead, but Haydn was still alive and kicking, and he wrote presto minuets in his Op.76 string quartets, published in 1799. Perhaps Haydn was the real revolutionary!

This is the difference between beeing a singer and beeing an artist.

Beautiful

Unforgettable experiense on 30 october 2023 in St. Martin in the Fields! Thank you so much!

What a treat to hear Alison Hill sing!!! She is amazing!!! Please post the full concert!!

Whoever was singing, whoever was conducting (no information provided unfortunately) - bravi.

Bravo!

Increíble me enteré de esta opera leyendo 1 art sobre Cristo;aun siendo Músico.

Honestly, I never found conductors' interpretations of Beethoven's marked metronome, when differing from the original, to be better

Tasteful ornamentation!

your voice is so wooooooooow!!!! I love it

To Ginong Chance - I JUST listened to it in all its glory a month ago! That cantata is one of the reasons why you’re a VERY CLOSE second to your son, Alexander, as my favorite countertenor EVER!

(Please see my fuller comment on the fallacy of period instrument nostalgia in the segment of Mr. Gardiner talking about Beethoven's "Eroica" symphony.) As a long-time classical (concert) music lover, I hate to dampen anyone's interest, be it misguided or not, in listening to and enjoying classical music, but I must admit the fun I had reading one comment claiming this Gardiner/ORR version is the best Beethoven Fifth, and another crying "Beethoven speak through the instruments he knew especially the brass." The truth is that the ideal version is in the score, and the best performing version is the one (yes, any one) that sounds the "best" to you. As for the idea that "Beethoven speak through the instruments he knew," we know Beethoven had difficulty hearing (physically) the instruments of his day. Certainly, the historical background, including anything that could have influenced his music, is interesting, but not essential, in appreciating Beethoven. Ultimately, his music transcends historical minutiae, and it's the universal appeal of his music that counts, that we enjoy and appreciate-simply because his music enriches us all.

As someone who has been listening to, analyzing, and appreciating classical (i.e., concert) music for about 70 years now, I admire Gardiner's passion and effort in advocating using the so-called period instruments to play the "period" work like the "Eroica." Truth be told, however, this admirable sentiment is mostly a historical curiosity and sentimental fallacy. If Beethoven had had the modern instruments available to him, he would most likely have preferred the modern instruments instead of the "museum" oboes, clarinets, and flutes (to mention just a few) you see in this video. Had he (and Chopin) had access to the modern Steinway grand piano, for example, the Steinway would most likely be the choice, just as Beethoven himself preferred the fortepiano instead of the harpsichord for his 32 piano sonatas (including some that could not be played even by the fortepianos of his day). Yes, do listen to the "period" instruments for their historical, nostalgic tone colors, enjoy them, and imagine what Beethoven's audiences might have heard, but we can never truly go back to those days just as we can never truly dip our feet in the same river twice. Having said that, I thank Mr. Gardiner and the entire orchestra players for helping to shed more light on the beauty and power of the mighty Beethoven Third.

Great interpretation! Best for me

I use this series to introduce students Beethoven through his symphonies. He does such a wonderful job of communicating Beethoven's character and intent.

Fantastic vocal and physical delivery.

yes excelent singing/playing.

More!

Sounds slightly less "full" than I would expect as a casual listener. Fewer instruments?

Too short!

Sounds very exciting, but also blistering fast. Is this played at Beethoven's metronome mark? It feels like it's at the edge of what's possible for the orchestra.

The conductor is not visible a single time, in both this and the Beethoven 5 „trailer“…

I bought my ticket for London today...almost all sold out.

Hi Silas. Were you the keyboard player on the Gardiner Cantata Pilgrimage in Bach year 2000? I heard some of the concerts in Scandinavia - simply brilliant and very beautiful - I still remember. We were a group of Danish choral conductors who were allowed “audience” with JEG after one of the concerts. Very exiting to hear him tell about the whole project. Thank You. Question no 2: are you the harpsichordist on the “Hanseatic Festival” CD with English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble? It doesn’t say on RUclips or Spotify. Listened to the Schildt “Paduana Lachrymae” (after Dowland) - I loved the interpretation but couldn’t find the name of the harpsichordist. I “googled” the ensemble and saw, that you have been a member, so maybe it’s you? Best regards from Erik, Danish organist and harpsichordist 👍

Beautiful.Thank you for posting.

Beautiful !

Now I'll never get that image of the motorbike out of my head ... vrooomm ...

Secondo me e come scrisse Beethoven....Handel è il più grande Compositore mai vissuto 😊❤

Commentary good for nothing😊

9:32 couldn't hear jack shit from the winds

Brava!

"it's like a motorbike revving up"...such a poetic image.....🤨 Really? A thought that sounds so adolescent

This is a wonderfull aria. The orchestration alone is delightful. This is a very good performance but John Nelson adopts slightly faster and more rhythmic delivery that I prefer.

In commemoration (not celebration) of the 150th anniversary of Berlioz’s deat