Until the end of time, man's greatest achievement will be the ability to communicate complex emotions through the power and majesty of music. This piece is a perfect demonstration of that achievement.
The late Colin Davis was one of my favorite, perhaps "the" favorite of contemporary conductors, for me. He used to guest conduct the Boston Symphony Orchestra decades ago when Seiji Ozawa was Music Director and the principal conductor, and Ozawa was excellent, but the exquisite Colin Davis was so elegant and the best. Probably I heard him conduct , as I sat in the balcony, Mozart or someone who required a refined manner interpretation, just as here with Elgar. All I can say is that I was in the right place at the right time to hear Colin Davis live more than once. (So interesting to watch his understated manner here in this video. That's exactly how I remember him so many years ago - and the sense that he was delivering a performance close to what was intended by the composer.)
With an aged port, a bar of rum and raisin dark chocolate, and the best headphones in a lowly lit room, this would place me in Nirvana. Sublime. Magnum opus.
we all die not everybody as the same luxury ok , the bottom line is everybody faces the same criteria in life your born you live and you die regardless of status ok they will be plenty of people wanting nimrod played by elgar at their funeral , but the reality is it wont happen , think on that sunshine
@@BassistPaul What an opportunity that would be. I'm sure he could keep us entertained all day. When you consider that the enigma variations stemmed from him doodling on the piano after dinner one night. His wife asked him what he was playing his reply "It's nothing but something could be made of it."
Like so many other Brits and non-Brits, this brings a tear to my eye, especially when played at a Remembrance Service to remember all those from every nation who fell in service of their country. Wonderful, moving music.
Yes, he was !!! When I listen to this version I am thinking of the late Queen Elizabeth II. What a remarkable Queen she was, I was in correspondence with her for many years (replies came from her ladies-in-waiting.) The last letter I got from Balmoral was three days before she died. Even though I am Finnish, I met and talked with her three times in the UK. I am still thinking of her every day, she was unique!! Greetings from Finland !!
This is finest interpretation of this spectacular musical masterpiece that I have ever heard. Sir Colin Davis brings out the incredible raw emotion of this piece like no other conductor through his masterful implementation of rubato, dynamics and his suberb musical artistry. I have listened to this performance a hundred times and it moves me more each time I hear it. Elgar must be so completely fulfilled from his grave!
@@firefighterps2 No the three of you are mistaken. There is no one I mean NO ONE who brings this piece to a greater climax than Sir Adrian Boult with the London Philharmonic. He also recorded it with the LSO which fails by comparison. Truly the best interpretation you will ever hear.
Considered to be one of the most melodic songs to be created. A person can interpret its meaning in so many ways which makes variations unique to the listener. There is hope, light, mystery and death. Yet, from death comes resurrection into the light once more. One could say that even the resurrection itself mirrors the universe and combines everything else into one opus such as this gem gives us. An incredible performance by the orchestra along with long time conductor Sir Colin Davis. A beautiful piece which will remain as timeless as our limitless imaginations can be.
The music captures, quite perfectly, the quiet, inexorable ebb and flow that the pain of grief places upon one's very soul....and, at the end, the possibility of acceptance ( the final major chord). This is why God gave us music...
This ”rendition” is perfect in every way, tempo, expression and dynamics. The MASTER of this piece with the Batton along with the most receptive musicians you could ever wish to hear.
This touches my deepest inner soul. Brings tears to my eyes. Cleanses both my conscious and sub-conscious like nothing else can. The ultimate in human excellence.
Its like the feeling you get when you enter an historic building and it transports you back in time,,the smell the feeling the nostalgia this tune will always make you remember the brave who died for us to live and its fitting for them RIP
Sir Colin is stretching the strings and time itself here. It is beyond lovely to me. It is the majesty of a young child discovering both the joy of a beach and the loss of a sibling. How can these two emotions go together at the same time? Only Elgar knew. And now we all do.
I live in Hong Kong. The night before the British handed over the territory to the Chinese in 1997 we had a wonderful concert playing all things British. Including Nimrod, Pomp and circumstance and every patriotic song. Wonderful.
Esta es una de la elegías musicales más hermosas que se han compuesto. Encierra la melancolía de las grandes cosas que hemos ido perdiendo en la vida.Tiene la grandeza de un ocaso, mientras el sol se hunde en el mar... Gracias, en la eternidad, Sir Colin Davis...
A moving rendition of a sublime piece of music by the greatest of English composers, Edward Elgar, conducted here by one of the most accomplished English conductors, the late Colin Davis! To the memory of the great departed Queen Elizabeth II. RIP.
A sublime and moving piece of work that brings a tear to the eye to those who have known human suffering and loss. A classic of English music from Elgar superbly played here.
Velice krásná část, motiv připomíná trochu styl volných vět velkých koncertů Ludwiga van Beethovena. Jemně, citlivě a přitom velice precizně podáno. Děkuji za nahrávku a srdečně zdravím z České republiky, oblasti města Rakovník. ✋
@@sarahjones-jf4pr it's not a 'song' and it's not a symphony. It's the Nimrod variation from the Enigma Variations, and tribute to his dear friend Jaeger, his publisher. Jaeger is German for 'hunter'....Nimrod was 'the mighty hunter' , and this is Elgar's tribute to him
👆🏿 usually don’t appreciate the hubris of customizing one’s own interpretation of tempo, that said, unlike Bernstein’s dreadful leisurely rendition, Sir Edward’s slightly more stately tempo is brilliant and tastefully done. Bravo!
Tío Josele no era miembro propiamente de este grupo, pero era un entusiasta de todos mis modestos logros. Por eso, y yo me entiendo, ésta VA POR ÉL. Y aunque la Cruz de Guia del Gran Poder no lleve altavoces (lo que faltaba, ya sé!) , hoy sé que tiene esta pieza como música de fondo. Soy músico, y el lo entendería. Ay su sobrino postizo! Hasta siempre, Tito. Homenaje a José María Lacave de Aspe.
Such a great version. When this movement is played separate from the rest of the variations (most often as a memorial piece), it is often taken a little slower. But this seems to be the perfect tempo for this.
La mejor versión de esta pieza maestra. Cada nota tiene su tiempo justo y preciso para respirar y expresar la de emoción que debe expresar. No hay prisa, tampoco letanía. Todo es armonía y emoción. Sublime.
Muy acertado comentario. Esta página musical es de muy difícil interpretación, por la dimensión espiritual contenida en ella. Son muchas las veces que la he escuchado, tocado y dirigido y no se logra el fin deseado. Es casi milagroso cuando esto sucede, como es el caso aquí, porque aunque el director tiene el peso de la experiencia, por su gestualidad tengo que hacer las paces que son el cariño y el respeto por esta música de parte de los músicos los elementos que lograron que esta orquesta (que no se nos da el nombre) realizara el milagro que hemos escuchado aquí.
There are many excellent performances of this beautiful piece, but I think this perhaps the very best of them. Does anyone know where and when it's from?
100% true! I could watch only him conducting this piece over and over again. Beautiful, those calm big gestures supporting those long lines of the melody. Speechless, tears in my eyes...
Until the end of time, man's greatest achievement will be the ability to communicate complex emotions through the power and majesty of music. This piece is a perfect demonstration of that achievement.
Agreed. Beethoven's late chamber stuff is the pinnacle of what you mention.
Great Britain, an empire of 1000 years! Respect from Romania!
Elgar. The hand of God touched this, without a doubt.
The late Colin Davis was one of my favorite, perhaps "the" favorite of contemporary conductors, for me. He used to guest conduct the Boston Symphony Orchestra decades ago when Seiji Ozawa was Music Director and the principal conductor, and Ozawa was excellent, but the exquisite Colin Davis was so elegant and the best. Probably I heard him conduct , as I sat in the balcony, Mozart or someone who required a refined manner interpretation, just as here with Elgar. All I can say is that I was in the right place at the right time to hear Colin Davis live more than once. (So interesting to watch his understated manner here in this video. That's exactly how I remember him so many years ago - and the sense that he was delivering a performance close to what was intended by the composer.)
RIP Sir Colin - you were a much underrated national treasure
With an aged port, a bar of rum and raisin dark chocolate, and the best headphones in a lowly lit room, this would place me in Nirvana.
Sublime.
Magnum opus.
This version will be played as the entrance music at my Dad's funeral in four days time. Rest in Peace, Dad
It worked perfectly
Give you my condolances, this music is so Great, heaven, may your father find rest by God. Wish you all the best, greetings from the Netherlands
I'm so sorry for your loss. x
we all die not everybody as the same luxury ok , the bottom line is everybody faces the same criteria in life your born you live and you die regardless of status ok they will be plenty of people wanting nimrod played by elgar at their funeral , but the reality is it wont happen , think on that sunshine
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Sublime! The best version of Nimrod of all! Bravo!!
Can anyone ever tire of this wonderful piece of music? Absolutely not!
In Memory of the Queen, listening to this amazing version by Sir Colin Davis....
Hi, so did I, here in Finland. Queen Elizabeth II was a very special, all over the world, and so much loved👑
I wonder if Elgar realised the impact this music would have. It has become timeless.
If only one could go back in time and talk to him... !
@@BassistPaul What an opportunity that would be. I'm sure he could keep us entertained all day. When you consider that the enigma variations stemmed from him doodling on the piano after dinner one night. His wife asked him what he was playing his reply "It's nothing but something could be made of it."
@@mothmagic1 We'll never know what the theme meant - but how sublime a work it is.
@@BassistPaul Couldn't agree more.
This variation was written as a hommage to his good friend. @@BassistPaul
Like so many other Brits and non-Brits, this brings a tear to my eye, especially when played at a Remembrance Service to remember all those from every nation who fell in service of their country. Wonderful, moving music.
This Yankee from across the pond thinks piece and I Vow to Thee My Country are incredible gifts for the world. Thank you cousins.
Would that war ensconced its soldiers in this beauty--perhaps in the afterlife.
For my money, Sir Colin Davis owned this piece for 40 years. NOBODY conducts it better.
agreed
agreed
I had the pleasure of being under his baton for Berlioz with the NY philharmonic 2003. We were all commenting on his incredible baton technique
Love this version, I defy anyone not to moved by this, simply stunning.
X
Very, very few things can bring tears to my eyes, this does.
Try raw onions mate! :)
Me too. Every single time. Its my Dad, its home, its a better world now gone.
@@darkangelkate3950, there is a better world to come !
Elgar is the master of British music and Sir Colin Davis is the master of Elgar. Superbly done.
What a fantastic conductor; every gesture in perfect harmony!
A nice demonstration of the fact that music is one of the universal languages (along with the smile.)
Quite simply one of, if not the most, beautiful, emotional, and hauntingly entrancing pieces of music ever written.
`Edward Elgar was not only Britain’s finest composer he was without question one of the greatest of all time from any country.
Yes, he was !!! When I listen to this version I am thinking of the late Queen Elizabeth II. What a remarkable Queen she was, I was in correspondence with her for many years (replies came from her ladies-in-waiting.) The last letter I got from Balmoral was three days before she died. Even though I am Finnish, I met and talked with her three times in the UK. I am still thinking of her every day, she was unique!! Greetings from Finland !!
Without doubt Elgar was a superb composer , but do not forget Vaughan Williams probably Britain's finest ever composer !
This is finest interpretation of this spectacular musical masterpiece that I have ever heard. Sir Colin Davis brings out the incredible raw emotion of this piece like no other conductor through his masterful implementation of rubato, dynamics and his suberb musical artistry. I have listened to this performance a hundred times and it moves me more each time I hear it. Elgar must be so completely fulfilled from his grave!
I agree with you, this is the finest interpretation, greetings from the Netherlands
Agreed.
@@firefighterps2 No the three of you are mistaken. There is no one I mean NO ONE who brings this piece to a greater climax than Sir Adrian Boult with the London Philharmonic. He also recorded it with the LSO which fails by comparison. Truly the best interpretation you will ever hear.
All wrong, Bernstein took it to it's true level.
So true!
Sends a shiver up my spine every time I hear it.
I can listen to this over and over and over again. Wonderful
Me too! But I end up an emotional wreck! xx
Me too, I like this version so much, right tempo, right piano forte etc. And at the end tears in my eyes, greetings from the Netherlands
Colin Davis projects this amazing inner peace and the orchestra rises to the occasion.
Considered to be one of the most melodic songs to be created. A person can interpret its meaning in so many ways which makes variations unique to the listener. There is hope, light, mystery and death. Yet, from death comes resurrection into the light once more. One could say that even the resurrection itself mirrors the universe and combines everything else into one opus such as this gem gives us. An incredible performance by the orchestra along with long time conductor Sir Colin Davis. A beautiful piece which will remain as timeless as our limitless imaginations can be.
Always brings me to tears!
Glad the Applause was left in.
Never understood why so many videos tend to delete the Applause that's so vital.
The best rendition of Elgar's uplifting Nimrod. Music for the sole. 💖
The music captures, quite perfectly, the quiet, inexorable ebb and flow that the pain of grief places upon one's very soul....and, at the end, the possibility of acceptance ( the final major chord). This is why God gave us music...
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This ”rendition” is perfect in every way, tempo, expression and dynamics.
The MASTER of this piece with the Batton along with the most receptive musicians you could ever wish to hear.
An unbelievably beautiful piece of music by an unbelievable conductor.
Glorious, simply glorious. Discovered too late.
Why didn't I know about this treasure?
This touches my deepest inner soul.
Brings tears to my eyes.
Cleanses both my conscious and sub-conscious like nothing else can.
The ultimate in human excellence.
Sublimely, unashamedly British
Its like the feeling you get when you enter an historic building and it transports you back in time,,the smell the feeling the nostalgia this tune will always make you remember the brave who died for us to live and its fitting for them RIP
Whether it's a good day, or bad day, this piece is a perfect piece of music
Sir Colin is stretching the strings and time itself here. It is beyond lovely to me. It is the majesty of a young child discovering both the joy of a beach and the loss of a sibling. How can these two emotions go together at the same time? Only Elgar knew. And now we all do.
I live in Hong Kong. The night before the British handed over the territory to the Chinese in 1997 we had a wonderful concert playing all things British. Including Nimrod, Pomp and circumstance and every patriotic song. Wonderful.
Thank you, us brits are not so bad. Thanks.
This is my favorite interpretation of this masterpiece. No words to describe it. ❤️
I have to say it, this is the most perfect version - what a kindly, lovely, ineffable performance! Thank You!
Esta es una de la elegías musicales más hermosas que se han compuesto. Encierra la melancolía de las grandes cosas que hemos ido perdiendo en la vida.Tiene la grandeza de un ocaso, mientras el sol se hunde en el mar... Gracias, en la eternidad, Sir Colin Davis...
this is being played at my sister in laws funeral in 10 days time the most moving and Sir Colin Davis is THE guy !!
Sir Colin Davis, LSO
3/19/2004
Kyoto Concert Hall, Japan
thank you
А... так это " бис"... BRAVO!
Thank you, it doesn't say here
There is something so wonderfully heart warming and welcoming that I feel when I listen to this! Absolutely amazing
A moving rendition of a sublime piece of music by the greatest of English composers, Edward Elgar, conducted here by one of the most accomplished English conductors, the late Colin Davis! To the memory of the great departed Queen Elizabeth II. RIP.
Such emotion. A privilege to have heard such moving music at the Albert Hall, Proms 1994, the Queen attending.
Bravi, Sir Colin! The greatest YT video of Nimrod so far
Agreed
The finest version I've had the pleasure to listen to.
One of the most beautiful pieces I have ever heard.... outstanding performance!
never in the field of human conflict has so much owed, by so many to so few….
Edward Elgar ... the most British of all composers ... wonderful music !
RIP Sir C. Davis.
My favorite Sibelius conductor.
A sublime and moving piece of work that brings a tear to the eye to those who have known human suffering and loss. A classic of English music from Elgar superbly played here.
Velice krásná část, motiv připomíná trochu styl volných vět velkých koncertů Ludwiga van Beethovena. Jemně, citlivě a přitom velice precizně podáno. Děkuji za nahrávku a srdečně zdravím z České republiky, oblasti města Rakovník. ✋
It always sends a shiver when i hear this piece of music captures emotions so well
Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful piece of music by Edward Elgar. Every time I listen to this I get goosebumps.
this was played at my father`s funeral 7 years ago, still makes me cry.
This song is just so incredible and full of hope. I can’t quite describe it.
DMG It is not a "song" it is a symphony.
@@sarahjones-jf4pr MUST BE AMERICAN, THEY OFTEN CALL CLASSICAL MUSIC , 'SONG'S.
@@MrDaiseymay Why would they do that?
@Soul Traveller "Just a piece of music"I think not....says it all, lack of respect for this classic masterpiece.
@@sarahjones-jf4pr it's not a 'song' and it's not a symphony. It's the Nimrod variation from the Enigma Variations, and tribute to his dear friend Jaeger, his publisher. Jaeger is German for 'hunter'....Nimrod was 'the mighty hunter' , and this is Elgar's tribute to him
What a great rendition.
Perfection - he understands the broadening of tempo doesn’t come until later
👆🏿 usually don’t appreciate the hubris of customizing one’s own interpretation of tempo, that said, unlike Bernstein’s dreadful leisurely rendition, Sir Edward’s slightly more stately tempo is brilliant and tastefully done. Bravo!
These guys are so tight. Deeply moving and I don't give a damn what flag you're waving.
Listening to this on Remembrance Sunday, #LessWeForget
Majestic, ethereal, fabulous
GREAT, slow like Bernstein, VERY MOVING.
Sublime. Just sublime. How can sound waves reduce me to tears?
My father would watch this on Remembrance Day in total silence with a tear in his eye as he thought of his comrades who didn’t get that chance
一聴して、音楽の世界に引き込まれて行きました❤
素晴らしい世界を描き出していますね😊
素敵な動画ありがとうございます！
God Save Her Majesty The Queen! Rest in Peace Your Majesty!
So majestic and eloquent! My favorite!
Elgar was a patron at my school, Alice Ottley.Worcester 🌹
Tío Josele no era miembro propiamente de este grupo, pero era un entusiasta de todos mis modestos logros. Por eso, y yo me entiendo, ésta VA POR ÉL. Y aunque la Cruz de Guia del Gran Poder no lleve altavoces (lo que faltaba, ya sé!) , hoy sé que tiene esta pieza como música de fondo.
Soy músico, y el lo entendería. Ay su sobrino postizo!
Hasta siempre, Tito.
Homenaje a José María Lacave de Aspe.
Cascade of consolation conveyed by Sir Colin Davis
one of the best performances I have ever heard!!!
Such a great version. When this movement is played separate from the rest of the variations (most often as a memorial piece), it is often taken a little slower. But this seems to be the perfect tempo for this.
Wonderful
Wow absolutely stunning!
I seem to get something in my eye every time I listen to this
the most beautiful piece of music on earth
La mejor versión de esta pieza maestra. Cada nota tiene su tiempo justo y preciso para respirar y expresar la de emoción que debe expresar. No hay prisa, tampoco letanía. Todo es armonía y emoción. Sublime.
Muy acertado comentario. Esta página musical es de muy difícil interpretación, por la dimensión espiritual contenida en ella. Son muchas las veces que la he escuchado, tocado y dirigido y no se logra el fin deseado. Es casi milagroso cuando esto sucede, como es el caso aquí, porque aunque el director tiene el peso de la experiencia, por su gestualidad tengo que hacer las paces que son el cariño y el respeto por esta música de parte de los músicos los elementos que lograron que esta orquesta (que no se nos da el nombre) realizara el milagro que hemos escuchado aquí.
Such a beautiful piece that always reminds me of the Proms!
There are many excellent performances of this beautiful piece, but I think this perhaps the very best of them. Does anyone know where and when it's from?
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.
No did this better than Colin. Not rushed. Just right.
100% true! I could watch only him conducting this piece over and over again. Beautiful, those calm big gestures supporting those long lines of the melody. Speechless, tears in my eyes...
Sempre bellissimo e toccante
A wonderful experience and moving
Bellissima interpretazione di Colin Davis, grandiosa e commovente!
Marvelous, simply marvelous, absolutely imperial...
Fantastique legato in the strings throughout the whole piece!
Mega…. Well done, Roy!!! (Carter)
This piece brings me to tears
Warm thanks and greetings from Sweden!
Elgar ... a great British composer ...
何と感情豊かな演奏なのだろう。心に秘めた思いが伝わるような。
Magnificent
Beautiful
Bravo!
Una delle versioni migliori. Colin Davis ne interpreta alla perfezione dinamiche e tempo.
Touches the heart
Straight from God.
Edgar, what can I say Brilliant !
Magnifique musique.