Last week I had the privilege to watch their concert and when a friend or colleague ask me about how was it, I explain with an exemple : if the string quartets ensembles where a color pencil case, the ensembles of students would a case with 4 or 5 colors. The professional quartets, 12 to 15 colors. The top Internacional quartets, 25 to 30. Ebène would be a case with 60 or more colors. Not only they play together, but as ensemble they do it with love and respect to each note. They bring colors and lines you normally don't hear or noted. They are a great inspiration for me and for lots of students and professionals! Well, I guess for anyone who likes music :)
Beethoven's works in general are excellent (symphonies, concertos, string quartets, piano sonatas, etc.), but this Op.59 no.3... Oh my God, is PERFECT For me is the best quartet written by my master Beethoven. Thanks Quatuor Ebène for this execution so amazing!
00:45 Introduzione andante con moto - Allegro vivace 12:14 Andante con moto quasi allegretto 14:42 Second thème de l'andante 22:33 Menuetto: Grazioso 27:06 : Fin du menuet - transition vers le quatrième mouvement 27:45 Allegro molto
I've only just discovered the Quatuor Ebene and the metaphor of the colours is perfect, maybe even a little understated! Music by the master is already vital and alive. They make it fly and dance.
I do like the camera setting to cover all 4 persons and 4 instruments equally. It enhances the musical effect of Quartet mood and harmony all together.
We had the good fortune to attend their concert at Princeton--then watched the move "4." They are amazing artists with deep understanding of the music, composers, and what they mean to us.
I was left speechless and spellbound all the way through. I have never heard anything like it in my 77 years. (I was a professional violinist and played a lot of chamber music myself.)
Superbe!!! je suis tellement heureuse ce soir pour votre merveilleuse réussite au victoire de la musique 2021 avec une pensé toute particulière pleine d'affection et de souvenir pour toi Pierre
Merci Solange, je me souviendrai toujours de mes premiers cours de violon à Saint Galmier avec grande émotion et profond respect. Au plaisir de se revoir un jour peut-être?
La joven que toca la viola tiene tanto carácter y atractivo que se convierte en el alma del cuarteto. Todos la atención se centra en ella durante la ejecución, a pesar de ser el instrumento de cuerdas, entre los cuatro si incluimos el contrabajo, que menos interés despierta en los amantes de la música clásica.
Ludwig incredibilmente innovativo per l'epoca. Siamo nel 1807 talento grandioso. Quatuor Ebène interpretazione perfetta dei sentimenti dell'autore. Bravissimi
Finally,a quartet that understands that the tempo should increase slightly at 32:16, even though it is not so marked in the score. That’s when the movement flies
it's this habit of raising your bow high as a signal the piece is done. This could have cost Colombet a precious bow. I can't wait till violinists quit this.
just noticed that Marie Chilemme plays the first note of the final movement a fifth higher than it's printed, then immediately reverts to pitch. has anyone else heard this done before by other quartets?
Die Vier spielen so überirdisch gut, man vergisst, zu atmen. Sie lassen einen nicht los, 4 Sätze lang faszinierende Spannung. Für mich gibt es zur Zeit nichts vergleichbares.
Can we please make this the standard for filming quartets (and other chamber music)? Please? No more incessant action cuts and zooming up the performers' nostrils. Please for the love of god.
Nein. Die Videos mit Fokussierung auf solistische Abschnitte sind doch sehr schön und eine besondere Gattung. Hier habe ich die Position des Zuhörers im Konzertsaal
The Quatour can not be invited to Russia because its name the way its pronounced (not the meaning of the word) is a strong obsenity in the russian language.
ébène means ebony, referring to the black coloured wood used for the fingerboard on string instruments :) I don't know enough about Russian to know the other meaning it infers...
Quartuor Ebene has made me fall in love with chamber music
We are SO GLAD Marie joined the gang
Yes, she has certainly improved the 'dynamic'; musically and visually!
The Ebene quartet are taking quartet playing to a new level and I just love the journey, fabulous.
Last week I had the privilege to watch their concert and
when a friend or colleague ask me about how was it, I explain with an exemple : if the string quartets ensembles where a color pencil case, the ensembles of students would a case with 4 or 5 colors. The professional quartets, 12 to 15 colors. The top Internacional quartets, 25 to 30. Ebène would be a case with 60 or more colors.
Not only they play together, but as ensemble they do it with love and respect to each note. They bring colors and lines you normally don't hear or noted.
They are a great inspiration for me and for lots of students and professionals! Well, I guess for anyone who likes music :)
This is such a great analogy that inspires synergy that goes far beyond just playing the right notes together.
Beethoven's works in general are excellent (symphonies, concertos, string quartets, piano sonatas, etc.), but this Op.59 no.3... Oh my God, is PERFECT For me is the best quartet written by my master Beethoven. Thanks Quatuor Ebène for this execution so amazing!
00:45 Introduzione andante con moto - Allegro vivace
12:14 Andante con moto quasi allegretto
14:42 Second thème de l'andante
22:33 Menuetto: Grazioso
27:06 : Fin du menuet - transition vers le quatrième mouvement
27:45 Allegro molto
I've only just discovered the Quatuor Ebene and the metaphor of the colours is perfect, maybe even a little understated! Music by the master is already vital and alive. They make it fly and dance.
I do like the camera setting to cover all 4 persons and 4 instruments equally. It enhances the musical effect of Quartet mood and harmony all together.
We had the good fortune to attend their concert at Princeton--then watched the move "4." They are amazing artists with deep understanding of the music, composers, and what they mean to us.
I was left speechless and spellbound all the way through. I have never heard anything like it in my 77 years. (I was a professional violinist and played a lot of chamber music myself.)
Excellent! Superb!
Superbe!!! je suis tellement heureuse ce soir pour votre merveilleuse réussite au victoire de la musique 2021 avec une pensé toute particulière pleine d'affection et de souvenir pour toi Pierre
Merci Solange, je me souviendrai toujours de mes premiers cours de violon à Saint Galmier avec grande émotion et profond respect. Au plaisir de se revoir un jour peut-être?
La joven que toca la viola tiene tanto carácter y atractivo que se convierte en el alma del cuarteto. Todos la atención se centra en ella durante la ejecución, a pesar de ser el instrumento de cuerdas, entre los cuatro si incluimos el contrabajo, que menos interés despierta en los amantes de la música clásica.
Ludwig incredibilmente innovativo per l'epoca. Siamo nel 1807 talento grandioso. Quatuor Ebène interpretazione perfetta dei sentimenti dell'autore. Bravissimi
1. Introduzione: Andante con moto - Allegro vivace- 0:45
2. Andante con moto quasi allegretto- 12:14
3. Menuetto: Grazioso- 22:33
4. Allegro molto- 27:45
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wow wow WOW wow WOWWWW~!!~!!!!
Beethoven sur la forme and the Ebène sur la forme. What could be better.
Fourth movt. Very spirited and powerful playing. Bravo.
Phantastisch
Finally,a quartet that understands that the tempo should increase slightly at 32:16, even though it is not so marked in the score. That’s when the movement flies
Such a great point!
le bonheur à l'état pur !
Unglaublich! Überirdisch gut!
merveilleux
I am in tears as the audience applauses this wonderful performance. Thank you and Bravo!
Vraiment étonnant. Exceptionnel.
THE BEST!!!
Solo silencio y maravillas como el maestro nos dejo
Simply extraordinary performance!
Did Pierre hit the microphone stand with his bow at the very end? It's the Beethoven version of a rock musician smashing his guitar on the stage. :)
it's this habit of raising your bow high as a signal the piece is done. This could have cost Colombet a precious bow. I can't wait till violinists quit this.
Extraordinario! Perfección, sonido de los cielos, Divino!!
Such refreshing approach!! Amazing, thanks!!
Bravo!
Fantastisch! Love it
Very nice🎉
This is SO underrated
Outstanding, amazing and so playful. I could stay listening all the time.
classical wins long term. Old men from the past live for ever. your words and music could never compete.
Amazing
superbe, bravo, c'est absolument divin !
Félicitations à la jeune altiste pour son intégration !
Marie was playing a viola, wasn't she?
@@SuperbBleu Yes, she plays viola, and took to the quartett very beautifully.
This must be the epitome of Quartet playing
Joannes De Vos Interprétation sans égal ... intériorité(adagio) contemplation ... BEETHOVEN nous parle !!
braaaavooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
(ohmygawd……………..)
Maniéré !!
For comparison's sake, listen to the last movement as performed (and recorded) by the Alban Berg Quartet.
Bravo
just noticed that Marie Chilemme plays the first note of the final movement a fifth higher than it's printed, then immediately reverts to pitch. has anyone else heard this done before by other quartets?
I’m pretty sure it’s just the instrument not speaking properly, happens to everyone, at least it kinda works here
Allegro molto 27:42
Merci poto
that main theme from the minuet resembles the mozart clarinet quintet k 581
Die Vier spielen so überirdisch gut, man vergisst, zu atmen. Sie lassen einen nicht los, 4 Sätze lang faszinierende Spannung. Für mich gibt es zur Zeit nichts vergleichbares.
27:45
Can we please make this the standard for filming quartets (and other chamber music)? Please? No more incessant action cuts and zooming up the performers' nostrils. Please for the love of god.
Nein. Die Videos mit Fokussierung auf solistische Abschnitte sind doch sehr schön und eine besondere Gattung. Hier habe ich die Position des Zuhörers im Konzertsaal
12:12
What happened to the male violist?
he moved to conducting orchestral music.
The Quatour can not be invited to Russia because its name the way its pronounced (not the meaning of the word) is a strong obsenity in the russian language.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ^^
Why to chose such an awful name for a musical ensemble!!! :(
Ys, I wondered the same thing. They are nothing like what the original Diogenes represented. Perhaps we are missing something?
ébène means ebony, referring to the black coloured wood used for the fingerboard on string instruments :) I don't know enough about Russian to know the other meaning it infers...
@@lestertobias4023 What did the original Diogenes represent?