I have been a lover of Tschaikowsky's music since I was a kid growing up in the '70's. I've been aware of this piece since that time, and I think I may have listened to it once or twice over the years, but it never really resonated with me. I think this is really more of a multi movement tone poem, and I was always expecting it to be like his other symphonies. However, all of the sudden now, entering my senior years, I finally get this piece. I can't believe it, I love this piece so much now, it's incredible. I just want to listen to it over and over. I can't explain what it is about about the Manfred Symphony that has grabbed hold of me, right down to my core.
I found a vintage LP copy of this on Everest records, and was impressed by quality of the recording, and the haunting quality of this piece. So unlike what I expect from Tchaikovsky.
You may have heard wisps of this symphony in the musical score to the Ken Russel film, The Music Lovers, which appeared in the 70's. The beauty laid dormant in your soul until present.
Потрясающее исполнение гениальной музыки. Ещё с юности, когда впервые услышал Манфред,был поражен гениальностью и эмоциональностью этой симфонии. С тех пор для меня это симфония N1 ,а Чайковский самый великий композитор. Спасибо за великолепное исполнение
Listening to this while feeling depressed is such a one of a kind experience. It's like this symphony is extracting all the angst and pain I'm feeling in my heart and turning it into vibrations of music.
@@steveburrus2611 He is following Manfred's tribulations. You are reading too much into this. Tchaikovsky was like his idol Mozart, able to write superior music completely separated from daily existence. It kept them going.
@@diogopinto2878 Sure, but Mozart wrote some of his sunniest music during the worst moments in his life. He def. was capable of separation. And when he got super emotional like in the slow movements of the Sinfonia Concertante and Piano Concerto No. 23 he made sure that they were followed up with complete the opposite.
Aaaah, Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky The orchestral colours he creates that correspond to the innermost feelings of despair, elation, longing resentment, anger and joy - in other words the most sincere internal experiences of humans. Supreme orchestrator. I shall never forget reading about his face-to-face encounter with Leo Tolstoy after the premiere of Serenade for Strings behind the stage. All through the performance Tolstoy is said to have cried tears of emotions. What a gem Tchaikovsky is ! Once Rimsky korsakov had complained that while he was studying the compositions of Tchaikovsky, he found the calculations used by Mr Tchaikovsky very complicated and challenging.
One of Tchaikovsky's most memorable works. Calling for virtuoso performance across the whole orchestra. A wonderful and charismatic performance here....A great reception for a dynamic and thoughtful performance of an undisputed masterpiece
Actually he has another two that has almost completed, but one of them is quite performed and it's really very, very, very beautiful!!! The name of this Symphon 7 is Life and you should really look for it in youtube because there are sublime performances of it!!! Beijos da Bulgaria e do Brasil!!!
@@ksaviersilva1176 Ah, that unfinished Symphony in E-flat you mean. I already knew of it, but it seems I haven't listened to it (I think I used to mistake it with his Quartet Movement in B-flat major which I did listen to). Well, thanks for the comment! I'm going to listen to it right now.
@@ksaviersilva1176 Which is the SECOND one that you mean?! I am quite puzzled! Of course I know the "Seventh" Symphony in E-flat Major, but I think Tchaikovsky was well advised to recast it as the Piano Concerto No. 3, together with the "Andante and Finale," op. 79 (orchestrated by Taneev after Tchaikovsky's death) - I think the Third Piano Concerto, in its complete version, is perhaps the most interesting of the three!
Tchaikovsky in the haven now would be happy to listen to so exact Interpretation and great performance of his the hardest work. Mr. Vasily Petrenko is the best conductor of Manfred Symphony, he came from Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra as well famed by this symphony. In this performance, he wears T-shirt like cloth which can be considered a renovation in conductor circle around World. Thank fr symphony orchestra and Mr. Petrenko!
This is absolutely my personbal FAVORITE bit of music from the pen of Piotr Ilyich Tschaikovsky! The music runs the whole range of human emotions, from sadness to happiness to a certain turbulence.
This is truly one of Tchaikovsky's greatest works. It propelled him into the 5th and 6th symphonies and allowed his talent to transcend to a new dimension. Even though it's as good as #5 and #6, a lot of people do not discover it until later on because there was never a number associated with it. I think the music world should give it Tchaikovsky symphony number 7 just to help make it more aware to the public.
Absolutely one of the most ignored and under-rated works in the romantic symphonic literature. It's easy to be diverted by the great symphonies numbers 4-6, however this is more of a symphonic tone poem that is a delightful aural smorgasbord offering great composing, lovely orchestration, and Russian soul performed by a superb ensemble under the baton of an evident devotee of Tchaikovsky. How can one not thrill to the ostinato at 4:09 that crescendos into a glorious cadence at 4:44? The fleet's in!! The celli at 6:04 full of lush melody ala Brahms lays the secondary theme authoritatively without any abrasive timbre whatsoever. Bravo dem Orchester des Frankfurtishen Rundfunks!
Sir Vincent .... for me it lacks the form and taughtness of the other symphonies, but it makes up for it drama and power. It is a vast tone poem and reflects the composers inner thoughts and feelings at the time...
Quite so, Sir Vincent. Too bad there are still conductors who insist on re-orchestrating and even re-composing the work, cutting the fugue in the finale (you can do that only if you're Toscanini) or copy-pasting the ending of the first movement to the last (completely indefensible, no matter who you are). Too bad, too, there are prejudiced listeners who have made up their minds (or somebody else has made up their minds for them) and cannot possibly allow that "Manfred" is every bit as good as the last three symphonies, and it needs committed performances instead of cuts and re-arrangements.
Esta sinfonia y la número 6 Patética, tienen mucha similitud. Siempre he manifestado que Tchaikowsky, es un llorón, pero su música llega hasta el fondo del alma, también habría que agregar su cuarta.
Hard to choose between his 7 symphonies, but this one is a universe in it's own right: so many moods and characters, devine length, sublime orchestration, haunting melodies...
Well, it’s seems hard to argue that T’s Fifth Symphony was his tour d’ force. I believe Manfred was his first major output after having settled down in his new home in the Russian countryside outside Moscow on the route to St Petersburg. He was truly at home and at peace following decades of wandering through the whole of Europe. Still don’t quite understand why this piece didn’t get ‘numbered’, as it would be the true Fifth, right? Great music but to me doesn’t have the majesty of Five, or Six. Thanks RUclips for this magnificent performance.
@@frankreedy6437 Manfred doesn't get numbered because it was composed in free format. Tchaikovsky breaks away from rules and regulations in so called Sonata form which is the structure of " Symphony". Therefore, Manfred is a symphonic fantasy in 4 movements. By theorey, it is not a symphony.
Great playing, opening of second movement always think of his ballets pieces and how this would make a wonderful dance routine. Tchaikovsky melodies flowing out like a clear water spring. love it. An underrated work needing a bit more exposure in my opinion. .
Oh, my god! I hadn’t heard this in years, although pieces of it run through my mind all the time, and I just watched it, glued to the iPad the whole time. Mine weren’t the only moist eyes, I noticed.
As Manfred illustrates, Tschaikowsy is an assured master of orchestration. Few can come close. And another closely read and expressive performance by hr-S. Thank you!
@@robertwesterman922 This is probably the German spelling, nothing wrong with it. And Russians probably spell it differently than Tchaikovsky if they were to do a Russian transliteration. The important thing is that we are lucky there has existed such a genius not spelling of his name.
@@montymonto6430 in russian his name sounds like "Chaikovskiy" Чайковский) Мой любимый композитор. Я горжусь, что родился и живу в его родной стране.
@@raymondmahoney2617 reminds me of the old music class question about ‘how many symphonies did Tchaikovsky write if the Sixth was his last?’ Trick question of course; the answer was seven. Having spent a lifetime listening to all of them, I’d have to say his Fifth is the grandest of all.
Me acuerdo, cuando hace 40 años, me confundí y compre este disco sin querer, fue toda una suerte, es una obra grandiosa, tierna, romántica y con fuerza.
In the third movement (Andante con moto) of this symphony Tchaikovsky uses more than 10 different and beautiful themes in 10 minutes! He also includes a lovely little walz which he also varies three times. He is a real master and my favourite composer!!!
This may be more of a symphonic poem than a symphony, but Tchaikovsky's "Manfred Symphony" certainly approaches the greatness of his others, and is greater than his first two (I consider the 3rd to be in a category of its own). No composer was a better builder of drama or emotion, and here Petrenko lets his score speak for itself, always expressive but never excessive. It's an excellent and rewarding approach and execution, and a joy to hear.
Un'ottima esecuzione e un'altrettanto ottima direzione Il Manfred é una delle più vaste composizioni di Ciaikovsky ed una delle migliori come lo stesso autore la ebbe a definire. Malgrado ciò viene eseguita molto di rado. Questo possente lavoro sinfonico è ispirato al dramma di Byron in cui il protagonista è Manfred. Ciaikovsky in questa composizione impiega un' "idea fissa" che si ripete nel corso di tutta la sinfonia. Un lavoro in cui viene messo in evidenza quel sentimento che si chiama " amore" e che porta spesso alla disperazione.
What a glorious symphony by the master! A masterpiece to say the least! Wonderful orchestra and conductor who did justice to this remarkable piece of music!
The allegro con fuoco ( IV movement) is breath taking! I literally stopped breathing twice because I forgot to breathe in the excitement! A great shame that the Ukranian war is happening. I pray that peace will return soon! MIR come back! we all need it!! The organ sound at the end is very soothing and points to peace in heaven!!
When you feel discouraged, Lento part draws you absolutely - can't hold back the tears, takes your breath away. Tschaikowsky is some kind of human brain professor using piano as instrument to drill into your brain even a lot of years after his life.
The coda to movement 1 (13.48 onwards) must be one of the greatest in all symphonic music. Begins with a very powerful dotted rhythm in the brass and continues with a searingly intense restatement of the main theme. The turbulent passion and rich orchestration at 15.00 rises to a climax marked by amazingly savage trumpet chords (15.46). Petrenko then brings it to an end with all the drama visible in his face and gestures. Magnificent!
Everyone seems to agree that the 6th symphony was Tchaikovsky's greatest work . Yet I cannot help but consider this to be his greatest work . He even said the best of me will be the most neglected ! In my opinion this was the symphony that PROVED he was up there with Mahler and Beethoven and mozart . Rather than composing just popular classics
Everyone, except Tchaikovsky himself, it seems. He wrote a Russian grand Duke shortly after sharing the score with him that ‘it is an abominable piece’, and that he loathed it but for the first movement. It must have been in one of T’s low moments, because he went ahead and published it, even conducting it at one performance. Thank goodness T didn’t destroy this work, eh, like he did so many of his diaries late in life. Who knows what we may have learned from his magnificent mind? Think if he had lived beyond his short 55 years! It’s doubtful he’d have had another great symphony in him; after 4-5-6 and this?
Una obra situada en la cumbre musical. Ejecutantes, Director y Nosotros, los oyentes, homenajeamos al imperecedero Pedro I. Tchaikovsky. Un magno compositor, dueño de una fabulosa técnica, pero, mas aún, de una exquisita sensibilidad que llega a las expresiones superiores del ser humano. Simplemente...Gracias ¡¡¡
Superb performance. Maestro Petrenko is a welcome addition to the world of serious music. Can't say how happy I am to see such a talented young man in the role. We are losing too many of the great conductors. I'm glad to see someone capable of filling some of the shoes left behind.
Very good performance, both powerful and sensitive when needed, and above all never pompous. Even the organ part, often plodding, seemed to fit naturally here. Great playing from the orchestra. Heartfelt congratulations!
i dont understand why in highschool or elementary didnt teach us about the great musicians in the history . . . . . tchaikovsky is everywhere and most people dont even know!
@@h.tahoori But if one waits until high school, youngsters' listening habits have been largely formed, and then it's an almost Sisyphean task to encourage them to expand their listening repertoire or to gain an understand of musical genres and forms. Of course, one must provide "steps for little feet" or for "undereducated ears", but I fear most of those teaching in public schools are not prepared for the task. Living in the US, I can make some informed comments about that country. It appears that by the late '60s much of the gymnasium-type education typical of Europe but which had obtained even in certain public high schools in the US was disappearing or had already disappeared. Youngsters were no longer required to read as extensively and intensively as earlier: anthologies with excerpts were used instead of entire works. Memorization of poems, selections from Shakespeare and the like was no longer required. Schools may have offered band, choir or glee club, orchestra either as extra-curricular activities or for fewer credits than "academic" subjects, or even home economics or wood-working or metal shop, but courses in "music appreciation" were rare. Even they typically hit the high points - the major composers, a handful of their works, but musical genres and forms were little studied, if at all. Now, this is not place for an excursus. Let me conclude by observing that the Soviet Union's Oct. 1958 launching of Sputnik brought about an emphasis on mathematics and the "hard" sciences with a consequent de-emphasis or neglect of the humanities and social, or "soft" sciences. Moreover, the hierarchy of values changes, and in a democratic republic like the US power-seeking politicians often persuade voters of an agenda that makes ever so attractive values that do not recognize the importance of developing one's artistic, intellectual or "spiritual" (not religious) abilities and capabilities. If an appreciation and understanding of the importance of the humanities (broadly speaking) and the social sciences persist in the US, I suggest they are due to the relative freedom to pursue one's interests, despite almost insurmountable obstacles in some cases.
@@tserkoslavjanskij Good points you mentioned sir. I have to agree with the lack of humanity in the third millennium more that the last century. humankind have gone so deep scientifically but the deeper you go the narrower your perspective gets. Culture has to stand tall against Nature!
I seriously doubt that even a HS Band director today (when I was younger - there was one - Dr. Richard Prenshaw in Jackson, MS) who would have a clue about Classical music, or even if he/she did whether they could get across that Michael Jackson, was NOT the greatest musician in history.
Là, voilà l'intégrale de la symphonie Manfred, dite parfois, à tort, puisqu'elle a précédé la 6ème, 7ème symphonie de Tchaikovsky. Au passage, un grand bravo à Petrenko !
Wonderful! Different from any symphonic work, mayby not even a symphony, yet evident eccos/inspirations from Beethoven, Berlioz, Gounod e.a. and premonitions of Sibelius and even Stravinsky, but all the same utterly the writings and the world of Tchaikovsky. Rousing currents of sounds and themes. Kudos to all the musicians and Petrenko.
Sem dúvidas! Sem ele , a música desde o final do século XIX até hoje não teria sentido (com algumas excepções) sem ele ter existido: a música dos seus ballets (Stravinsky), tudo o corpus sinfônico (com seus defeitos) mas com sua honestidade e transparência no plano musical não seria hoje a música acadêmica o que é sem sua marca indelével…
Каждый раз убеждаюсь в таланте В.Петренко управлять оркестром. Да и оркестр то что надо, высокопрофессиональный. Орган в финале - это здорово и необычно. Тема симфонии-поэмы конечно жестокая, но такова жизнь и Чайковский выразил ее гениально. Привет из Киева.
This seems to be a favourite of Vasily Petrenko. Heard him conduct with the R.L.P.O. a few years back now and it was a great experience. I'm not convinced it's quite as great as many others think as there are some obvious weaknesses (which I feel he would have revised had he lived longer) but still it deserves more performances which at last is happening - after all, it is mature Tchaikovsky and the finale is amazing. Congratulations to the R.P.O./London for securing Vasily as their new Music Director he is a genuine talent in a World of uber-hype !
I definitely feel the structural influence of Liszt, in a wonderful way. The Faust Symphony...B minor Sonata ...his "thematic transfiguration" etc.This is a monumental work , of a stature worthy to stand alongside the last three Symphonies. Loved this performance!
Tchaikovsky displayed incredible sense for the dramatic in this composition, Doug. One reason I enjoy it so much is that it breaks away from the standard Tchaikovsky symphonic fare encapsulated in symphonies 4, 5 & 6. This seems heavily influenced by Wagner and, perhaps, to a lesser extent, Franz Lizst as they were contemporaries.
A magnificent symphony! Wonder why Tchaikovsky did not number it. I also believe it is seldom performed. What a pity! The performance was just brilliant! It was Lord Byron, whose epic poem resulted in this sublime composition. Thanks for the post. Jamshed K Delvadavala Mumbai.
Perfectly played the scores were arranged so wonderfully that it is a greatly sound definition. The conductor/MIESTRO really. LEADS the symphony. Thanks for putting some definition in a great conncert. BRAVO. BRAVO
Yes, it is a symphonic poem and actually not so far away vis a vis those of Richard Strauss... except for its deep intrinsic Russian soul. Just as half a joke, I use to call this piece "Nr. 6-bis" and leaving the real Pathetic as "Nr. 7" . Number 7 has a traditional symbolic value as the Pathetic is a Farewell, Tschaikowsky leaves somehow "for good" the symphonic music "per humana natura". The Mandred symphony still keeps its brave, resilient force, facing destiny and its spinning wheel drive. The Pathetic is a hyper dramatic "profonfo ultimo lamento", maybe the most remarkable I heard, in paralel terms with the Abschied of Mahler (Das Lied von der Erde") and the 1st movement of Fauré's Requiem. But I digress - anyway, thank you for sharing.
Manfred symphony should be included in the cycle in my opinion. Just because it’s structure and temperament are different from the other symphonies actually makes it more interesting than it being a stand alone work. It’s rather like missing out Beethoven 6 from its cycle because it’s a program work.
The resolution beginning from 56:35.. so beautiful. I will say I thoroughly enjoy this one over Petrenko's Manfred Symphony with RLPO. His work with hrSinfonie definitely has a more symphonic tone and is less programmatic. I've become absolutely in love with the Manfred Symphony and I've thoroughly listened to many renditions. I feel like this is a very difficult symphony to work with both for the conductor and its players. I am surprised by how much the players and conductor seem to be on the same frequency. In some renditions, it feels like some parts of the orchestra are dragging while some others are hitting too strong on certain notes. Here you can see they are all working together and weaving a clear cut story balanced in the array of emotions displayed. Not too weak in the plight towards redemption nor too strong on Manfred's haunting despair. Petrenko sees through everything in this piece!
I don't understand it either -- this was simply an astonishing performance! I believe that Continental audiences do tend to be more sedate than those in the UK and USA. However, they seem to be more enthusiastic during the summer "festivals" at places such as Lucerne and in Schleswig-Holstein.
greetings from south wales, uk.. is this in Germany?? 🙂 some people just not that into Tchaikovsky sad.. but all the more for me! lol have you seen the Simon rattle and Lang Lang Tchaikovsky first piano conc..? such a huge audience
Chaikovski no necesita palabras, es un corazón que late, lo sientes.
I have been a lover of Tschaikowsky's music since I was a kid growing up in the '70's. I've been aware of this piece since that time, and I think I may have listened to it once or twice over the years, but it never really resonated with me. I think this is really more of a multi movement tone poem, and I was always expecting it to be like his other symphonies. However, all of the sudden now, entering my senior years, I finally get this piece. I can't believe it, I love this piece so much now, it's incredible. I just want to listen to it over and over. I can't explain what it is about about the Manfred Symphony that has grabbed hold of me, right down to my core.
I found a vintage LP copy of this on Everest records, and was impressed by quality of the recording, and the haunting quality of this piece. So unlike what I expect from Tchaikovsky.
You may have heard wisps of this symphony in the musical score to the Ken Russel film, The Music Lovers, which appeared in the 70's. The beauty laid dormant in your soul until present.
Petrenko magistral.
13:50...
Потрясающее исполнение гениальной музыки. Ещё с юности, когда впервые услышал Манфред,был поражен гениальностью и эмоциональностью этой симфонии. С тех пор для меня это симфония N1 ,а Чайковский самый великий композитор. Спасибо за великолепное исполнение
Me fascina Manfredo..
Es una de mis sinfonías favoritas ❤
so great seeing the love and appreciation of Tchaikovsky and this symphony in the comments..
his music been with me all my life..
thank god
Listening to this while feeling depressed is such a one of a kind experience. It's like this symphony is extracting all the angst and pain I'm feeling in my heart and turning it into vibrations of music.
:( I hope you get better soon!
well some o f us know why Tschaikovy's pain and anguish. His homosexuality in 19th century Russia.
@@steveburrus2611 He is following Manfred's tribulations. You are reading too much into this. Tchaikovsky was like his idol Mozart, able to write superior music completely separated from daily existence. It kept them going.
@@bartjebartmans it wasn't that separate, like the violin sonata mozart wrote after his mom passed away
@@diogopinto2878 Sure, but Mozart wrote some of his sunniest music during the worst moments in his life. He def. was capable of separation. And when he got super emotional like in the slow movements of the Sinfonia Concertante and Piano Concerto No. 23 he made sure that they were followed up with complete the opposite.
Aaaah, Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky The orchestral colours he creates that correspond to the innermost feelings of despair, elation, longing resentment, anger and joy - in other words the most sincere internal experiences of humans. Supreme orchestrator. I shall never forget reading about his face-to-face encounter with Leo Tolstoy after the premiere of Serenade for Strings behind the stage. All through the performance Tolstoy is said to have cried tears of emotions. What a gem Tchaikovsky is ! Once Rimsky korsakov had complained that while he was studying the compositions of Tchaikovsky, he found the calculations used by Mr Tchaikovsky very complicated and challenging.
Keiner schluchzt herzzerreissender als Tschaikowsky!💚💚💚
Doch. Gustav Mahler 😊
One of Tchaikovsky's most memorable works. Calling for virtuoso performance across the whole orchestra. A wonderful and charismatic performance here....A great reception for a dynamic and thoughtful performance of an undisputed masterpiece
Condivido totalmente!!
만프레드 교향곡은 이 연주가 최고인 것 같습니다. 만프레드의 삶을 따라가며 울고 웃고.. 연주를 들으며 몸에 전율이 일더군요. 방구석에서 휼륭한 연주를 감상할 수 있음에 정말 감사드립니다.
Excelente!!! Bellísima obra de Tchaikovski que desconocía!!!
Saludos desde Patagonia Argentina Fernando Hidalgo
Writing my research on Manfred and listening to Tchaikovsky. What else do I need to experience severe existential crisis? :)
THE BEST Compositions EVER THE Manfred Symphony Composition God Composer BY TCHAIKOVSKY HIstoric Master Composition by Master Tchaikovsky
After two years of adorating and listening to Tchaikovsky, I just discovered today he has more than 6 symphonies. Wonderful!
Actually he has another two that has almost completed, but one of them is quite performed and it's really very, very, very beautiful!!! The name of this Symphon 7 is Life and you should really look for it in youtube because there are sublime performances of it!!! Beijos da Bulgaria e do Brasil!!!
@@ksaviersilva1176 Ah, that unfinished Symphony in E-flat you mean. I already knew of it, but it seems I haven't listened to it (I think I used to mistake it with his Quartet Movement in B-flat major which I did listen to).
Well, thanks for the comment! I'm going to listen to it right now.
@@ksaviersilva1176 Which is the SECOND one that you mean?! I am quite puzzled! Of course I know the "Seventh" Symphony in E-flat Major, but I think Tchaikovsky was well advised to recast it as the Piano Concerto No. 3, together with the "Andante and Finale," op. 79 (orchestrated by Taneev after Tchaikovsky's death) - I think the Third Piano Concerto, in its complete version, is perhaps the most interesting of the three!
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Tchaikovsky in the haven now would be happy to listen to so exact Interpretation and great performance of his the hardest work. Mr. Vasily Petrenko is the best conductor of Manfred Symphony, he came from Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra as well famed by this symphony. In this performance, he wears T-shirt like cloth which can be considered a renovation in conductor circle around World. Thank fr symphony orchestra and Mr. Petrenko!
Molto interessante questo direttore. Bel gesto: efficace, senza eccessi di teatralità.
Una de las más bellas sinfonías jamás escritas. El gran maestro Petrenko, que visita con frecuencia Valladolid, es admirable.
This is absolutely my personbal FAVORITE bit of music from the pen of Piotr Ilyich Tschaikovsky! The music runs the whole range of human emotions, from sadness to happiness to a certain turbulence.
so true
It’s really an amazing work. I love it!
Totally agree, Steve. IMHO, best symphonic work he ever did. A master piece in every sense.
This is truly one of Tchaikovsky's greatest works. It propelled him into the 5th and 6th symphonies and allowed his talent to transcend to a new dimension. Even though it's as good as #5 and #6, a lot of people do not discover it until later on because there was never a number associated with it. I think the music world should give it Tchaikovsky symphony number 7 just to help make it more aware to the public.
One of the great heights of late Romantic music and an excellent conductor!
Absolutely one of the most ignored and under-rated works in the romantic symphonic literature.
It's easy to be diverted by the great symphonies numbers 4-6, however this is more of a symphonic tone poem that is a delightful aural smorgasbord offering great composing, lovely orchestration, and Russian soul performed by a superb ensemble under the baton of an evident devotee of Tchaikovsky.
How can one not thrill to the ostinato at 4:09 that crescendos into a glorious cadence at 4:44? The fleet's in!!
The celli at 6:04 full of lush melody ala Brahms lays the secondary theme authoritatively without any abrasive timbre whatsoever.
Bravo dem Orchester des Frankfurtishen Rundfunks!
Sir Vincent .... for me it lacks the form and taughtness of the other symphonies, but it makes up for it drama and power. It is a vast tone poem and reflects the composers inner thoughts and feelings at the time...
Let's not forget that fugue in the finale.
Quite so, Sir Vincent. Too bad there are still conductors who insist on re-orchestrating and even re-composing the work, cutting the fugue in the finale (you can do that only if you're Toscanini) or copy-pasting the ending of the first movement to the last (completely indefensible, no matter who you are). Too bad, too, there are prejudiced listeners who have made up their minds (or somebody else has made up their minds for them) and cannot possibly allow that "Manfred" is every bit as good as the last three symphonies, and it needs committed performances instead of cuts and re-arrangements.
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Sir Vincent....you had said my opinion. Have very good Eastern
Gracias amado Tchaikovsky por haber existido y creado tan sublime música como está llamada Manfredo,que divino y melancólico.
Esta sinfonia y la número 6 Patética, tienen mucha similitud.
Siempre he manifestado que Tchaikowsky, es un llorón, pero su música llega hasta el fondo del alma, también habría que
agregar su cuarta.
Hard to choose between his 7 symphonies, but this one is a universe in it's own right: so many moods and characters, devine length, sublime orchestration, haunting melodies...
Well, it’s seems hard to argue that T’s Fifth Symphony was his tour d’ force. I believe Manfred was his first major output after having settled down in his new home in the Russian countryside outside Moscow on the route to St Petersburg. He was truly at home and at peace following decades of wandering through the whole of Europe. Still don’t quite understand why this piece didn’t get ‘numbered’, as it would be the true Fifth, right? Great music but to me doesn’t have the majesty of Five, or Six. Thanks RUclips for this magnificent performance.
@@frankreedy6437 Manfred doesn't get numbered because it was composed in free format. Tchaikovsky breaks away from rules and regulations in so called Sonata form which is the structure of " Symphony". Therefore, Manfred is a symphonic fantasy in 4 movements. By theorey, it is not a symphony.
Thanks Pakasit1812!
A good understanding of Tchaikovsky's interpretation of Byron's poem is very useful in appreciating this work.
Great playing, opening of second movement always think of his ballets pieces and how this would make a wonderful dance routine. Tchaikovsky melodies flowing out like a clear water spring. love it. An underrated work needing a bit more exposure in my opinion. .
Oh, my god! I hadn’t heard this in years, although pieces of it run through my mind all the time, and I just watched it, glued to the iPad the whole time. Mine weren’t the only moist eyes, I noticed.
Frankfurt Radio Symphony nunca decepciona! Bravo!
As Manfred illustrates, Tschaikowsy is an assured master of orchestration. Few can come close. And another closely read and expressive performance by hr-S. Thank you!
If you can't spell his name right please refrain....
@@robertwesterman922 Typos happen...
@@robertwesterman922 This is probably the German spelling, nothing wrong with it. And Russians probably spell it differently than Tchaikovsky if they were to do a Russian transliteration. The important thing is that we are lucky there has existed such a genius not spelling of his name.
@@montymonto6430 in russian his name sounds like "Chaikovskiy"
Чайковский)
Мой любимый композитор. Я горжусь, что родился и живу в его родной стране.
Ah, the Manfred...
Tchaikovsky will always be remembered as one of the greatest composers in the entire history of music.
Spot on!
Who was greater?
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@@raymondmahoney2617 reminds me of the old music class question about ‘how many symphonies did Tchaikovsky write if the Sixth was his last?’ Trick question of course; the answer was seven. Having spent a lifetime listening to all of them, I’d have to say his Fifth is the grandest of all.
Cuando pensaba que Tchaikovsky ya no podría sorprenderme más, encontré esta majestuosidad. Por mucho mi compositor favorito.
Se debe acompañar con otro compositor ruso SERGIE RACHMANINOFF, forman la pareja el primero con obras orquestales y el segundo con obras pianisticas.
Me acuerdo, cuando hace 40 años, me confundí y compre este disco sin querer, fue toda una suerte, es una obra grandiosa, tierna, romántica y con fuerza.
In the third movement (Andante con moto) of this symphony Tchaikovsky uses more than 10 different and beautiful themes in 10 minutes! He also includes a lovely little walz which he also varies three times. He is a real master and my favourite composer!!!
And Tchaikovsky was a major influence on the early Stravinsky, who considered him the most Russian of composers.
A great and important work given impetus by this grand live performance. The Frankfurt orchestra is to be congratulated as is maestro Petrenko.
This may be more of a symphonic poem than a symphony, but Tchaikovsky's "Manfred Symphony" certainly approaches the greatness of his others, and is greater than his first two (I consider the 3rd to be in a category of its own). No composer was a better builder of drama or emotion, and here Petrenko lets his score speak for itself, always expressive but never excessive. It's an excellent and rewarding approach and execution, and a joy to hear.
Un'ottima esecuzione e un'altrettanto ottima direzione
Il Manfred é una delle più vaste composizioni di
Ciaikovsky ed una delle migliori come lo stesso autore la ebbe a definire. Malgrado ciò viene eseguita molto di rado.
Questo possente lavoro sinfonico è ispirato al dramma di Byron in cui il protagonista è Manfred. Ciaikovsky in questa composizione impiega un' "idea fissa" che si ripete nel corso di tutta la sinfonia.
Un lavoro in cui viene messo in evidenza quel sentimento che si chiama " amore" e che porta spesso alla disperazione.
I consider that Maestro Petrenko is the Master of Manfred Symphony.
Considero que el Maestro Petrenko es el amo de la Sinfonía de Manfredo.
Concuerdo contigo!
Я тоже согласна!
What a glorious symphony by the master! A masterpiece to say the least! Wonderful orchestra and conductor who did justice to this remarkable piece of music!
Tchaikovsky 's b-side. Amazing symphony !!!❤
The allegro con fuoco ( IV movement) is breath taking! I literally stopped breathing twice because I forgot to breathe in the excitement! A great shame that the Ukranian war is happening. I pray that peace will return soon! MIR come back! we all need it!! The organ sound at the end is very soothing and points to peace in heaven!!
До конца года будет война.
А потом возможно путин применит ядерное оружие.
Magnifico lavoro da tutti ti allarga il cuore e l,anima Magnifica esecuzione complimenti.
a thank you to the frankfurt radio symphony folks for providing so many marvelous classical experiences.
When you feel discouraged, Lento part draws you absolutely - can't hold back the tears, takes your breath away. Tschaikowsky is some kind of human brain professor using piano as instrument to drill into your brain even a lot of years after his life.
Wonderful performance from Petrenko and the Frankfurters. He loves this work ( as do I) and clearly is able to make orchestras love it too.
Conducted with quiet dignity. A virtuoso piece. Heavenly Harps. Modern orchestras go where 19th century orchestras feared to tread.
The coda to movement 1 (13.48 onwards) must be one of the greatest in all symphonic music. Begins with a very powerful dotted rhythm in the brass and continues with a searingly intense restatement of the main theme. The turbulent passion and rich orchestration at 15.00 rises to a climax marked by amazingly savage trumpet chords (15.46). Petrenko then brings it to an end with all the drama visible in his face and gestures. Magnificent!
Everyone seems to agree that the 6th symphony was Tchaikovsky's greatest work . Yet I cannot help but consider this to be his greatest work . He even said the best of me will be the most neglected ! In my opinion this was the symphony that PROVED he was up there with Mahler and Beethoven and mozart . Rather than composing just popular classics
Everyone, except Tchaikovsky himself, it seems. He wrote a Russian grand Duke shortly after sharing the score with him that ‘it is an abominable piece’, and that he loathed it but for the first movement. It must have been in one of T’s low moments, because he went ahead and published it, even conducting it at one performance. Thank goodness T didn’t destroy this work, eh, like he did so many of his diaries late in life. Who knows what we may have learned from his magnificent mind? Think if he had lived beyond his short 55 years! It’s doubtful he’d have had another great symphony in him; after 4-5-6 and this?
Una obra situada en la cumbre musical. Ejecutantes, Director y Nosotros, los oyentes, homenajeamos al imperecedero Pedro I. Tchaikovsky. Un magno compositor, dueño de una fabulosa técnica, pero, mas aún, de una exquisita sensibilidad que llega a las expresiones superiores del ser humano. Simplemente...Gracias ¡¡¡
Total, total, totalmente de acuerdo, muchas gracias.-
Hermosos Conciertos GRACIAS RUclips!!
Superb performance. Maestro Petrenko is a welcome addition to the world of serious music. Can't say how happy I am to see such a talented young man in the role. We are losing too many of the great conductors. I'm glad to see someone capable of filling some of the shoes left behind.
Very good performance, both powerful and sensitive when needed, and above all never pompous. Even the organ part, often plodding, seemed to fit naturally here. Great playing from the orchestra. Heartfelt congratulations!
i dont understand why in highschool or elementary didnt teach us about the great musicians in the history . . . . . tchaikovsky is everywhere and most people dont even know!
Ce sont les médiocrité stupides que reçoit la jeunesse par la tv
We wouldn't appreciate at that age anyways.
@@h.tahoori But if one waits until high school, youngsters' listening habits have been largely formed, and then it's an almost Sisyphean task to encourage them to expand their listening repertoire or to gain an understand of musical genres and forms. Of course, one must provide "steps for little feet" or for "undereducated ears", but I fear most of those teaching in public schools are not prepared for the task.
Living in the US, I can make some informed comments about that country. It appears that by the late '60s much of the gymnasium-type education typical of Europe but which had obtained even in certain public high schools in the US was disappearing or had already disappeared. Youngsters were no longer required to read as extensively and intensively as earlier: anthologies with excerpts were used instead of entire works. Memorization of poems, selections from Shakespeare and the like was no longer required. Schools may have offered band, choir or glee club, orchestra either as extra-curricular activities or for fewer credits than "academic" subjects, or even home economics or wood-working or metal shop, but courses in "music appreciation" were rare. Even they typically hit the high points - the major composers, a handful of their works, but musical genres and forms were little studied, if at all.
Now, this is not place for an excursus. Let me conclude by observing that the Soviet Union's Oct. 1958 launching of Sputnik brought about an emphasis on mathematics and the "hard" sciences with a consequent de-emphasis or neglect of the humanities and social, or "soft" sciences. Moreover, the hierarchy of values changes, and in a democratic republic like the US power-seeking politicians often persuade voters of an agenda that makes ever so attractive values that do not recognize the importance of developing one's artistic, intellectual or "spiritual" (not religious) abilities and capabilities. If an appreciation and understanding of the importance of the humanities (broadly speaking) and the social sciences persist in the US, I suggest they are due to the relative freedom to pursue one's interests, despite almost insurmountable obstacles
in some cases.
@@tserkoslavjanskij
Good points you mentioned sir. I have to agree with the lack of humanity in the third millennium more that the last century. humankind have gone so deep scientifically but the deeper you go the narrower your perspective gets. Culture has to stand tall against Nature!
I seriously doubt that even a HS Band director today (when I was younger - there was one - Dr. Richard Prenshaw in Jackson, MS) who would have a clue about Classical music, or even if he/she did whether they could get across that Michael Jackson, was NOT the greatest musician in history.
¡¡¡¡GRACIAS¡¡¡¡ Petrenko y Orquesta Frankfurt , emociones van y vienen en esta obra maestra maravillosamente interpretada.
Là, voilà l'intégrale de la symphonie Manfred, dite parfois, à tort, puisqu'elle a précédé la 6ème, 7ème symphonie de Tchaikovsky. Au passage, un grand bravo à Petrenko !
Wonderful! Different from any symphonic work, mayby not even a symphony, yet evident eccos/inspirations from Beethoven, Berlioz, Gounod e.a. and premonitions of Sibelius and even Stravinsky, but all the same utterly the writings and the world of Tchaikovsky. Rousing currents of sounds and themes. Kudos to all the musicians and Petrenko.
Muito obrigado por ter existido Tschaikowsky...
I would not be ANYTHING without him!
Sem dúvidas! Sem ele , a música desde o final do século XIX até hoje não teria sentido (com algumas excepções) sem ele ter existido: a música dos seus ballets (Stravinsky), tudo o corpus sinfônico (com seus defeitos) mas com sua honestidade e transparência no plano musical não seria hoje a música acadêmica o que é sem sua marca indelével…
Каждый раз убеждаюсь в таланте В.Петренко управлять оркестром. Да и оркестр то что надо, высокопрофессиональный. Орган в финале - это здорово и необычно. Тема симфонии-поэмы конечно жестокая, но такова жизнь и Чайковский выразил ее гениально. Привет из Киева.
Странно, Чайковский - русский композитор, а отзывы исключительно иностранные. Вероятно, в России уже не осталось слушателей.
Россиянам не до музыки; грабеж в Украине, если убегут от пули.
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Me gusta mucho este director y se luce interpretando esta sinfonía del gran maestro Tchaikovsky.
Electrifying brass playing. Thank you so much!
Maravillosa obra, de mágica orquestación, en una excelente versión
Incredibly awesome 👏 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This seems to be a favourite of Vasily Petrenko. Heard him conduct with the R.L.P.O. a few years back now and it was a great experience. I'm not convinced it's quite as great as many others think as there are some obvious weaknesses (which I feel he would have revised had he lived longer) but still it deserves more performances which at last is happening - after all, it is mature Tchaikovsky and the finale is amazing. Congratulations to the R.P.O./London for securing Vasily as their new Music Director he is a genuine talent in a World of uber-hype !
Paul Lewis. Indeed. What a catch for the RPO. Even if someone does think he looks like what she charmingly calls a "brutal series (stet) killer."
The author himself considered this one of his best things, actually.
Saw him conduct a performance of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony at Leeds Town Hall a few years ago with the RLPO. How young, what a talent.
Second movement contains one of the best tunes ever written.
How about 31:45 in the 3rd movement? Short but very sweet. Length isn't everything, as I keep saying to myself.
Peter Lambert. Ah yes. The tune at 19:24. Yes? Wonderful.
I just started and you just made me want to skip to the second movement.
I definitely feel the structural influence of Liszt, in a wonderful way. The Faust Symphony...B minor Sonata ...his "thematic transfiguration" etc.This is a monumental work , of a stature worthy to stand alongside the last three Symphonies. Loved this performance!
Слушаю второй раз - ПРЕКРАСНО ! Слов нет чтобы выразить чувства. Привет из Киева.
.fabulous performances brought together by a wizard conductor!
Hail! bright byron's poet...this is huge fantastic adventures of 1 hours.that is great!!
No había encontrado en la red una dirección e interpretación tan sublime y con una técnica impecable de esta hermosa sinfonía. MAGISTRAL.
Ah, the drama and intensity of Tchaikovsky.
Tchaikovsky displayed incredible sense for the dramatic in this composition, Doug. One reason I enjoy it so much is that it breaks away from the standard Tchaikovsky symphonic fare encapsulated in symphonies 4, 5 & 6. This seems heavily influenced by Wagner and, perhaps, to a lesser extent, Franz Lizst as they were contemporaries.
@@sirvincent7263 Mahler also appreciated his music and Tchaikovski knew of and liked Mahler.
0:24 - I. Lento lugubre
16:23 - II. Vivace con spirito
26:11 - III. Pastorale. Andante con moto
38:53 - IV. Allegro con fuoco
[58:44 - Applause]
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Excellent!
A truly stunning work of great breadth of expression and so expertly and feelingly presented, even with its huge difficulties! Many kudos!
... einzigartige Aufführung mit enormer Gestaltungskraft...
Love the harp duet.
57:08 This is a divine moment of transcendental peace and pleasure. Genial masterpiece!
31:23 Amazing flute part in an ingenious rhythmic transition!
43:18
55:33
Bravo!!!
A magnificent symphony!
Wonder why Tchaikovsky did not number it. I also believe it is seldom performed. What a pity!
The performance was just brilliant! It was Lord Byron, whose epic poem resulted in this sublime composition.
Thanks for the post.
Jamshed K Delvadavala
Mumbai.
Compulsive listening, well done conductor and band.
Perfectly played the scores were arranged so wonderfully that it is a greatly sound definition. The conductor/MIESTRO really. LEADS the symphony. Thanks for putting some definition in a great conncert. BRAVO. BRAVO
Melhor performance de Manfred que eu ouvi! Regência sublime do Sr. Petrenko
Yes, it is a symphonic poem and actually not so far away vis a vis those of Richard Strauss... except for its deep intrinsic Russian soul. Just as half a joke, I use to call this piece "Nr. 6-bis" and leaving the real Pathetic as "Nr. 7" . Number 7 has a traditional symbolic value as the Pathetic is a Farewell, Tschaikowsky leaves somehow "for good" the symphonic music "per humana natura". The Mandred symphony still keeps its brave, resilient force, facing destiny and its spinning wheel drive. The Pathetic is a hyper dramatic "profonfo ultimo lamento", maybe the most remarkable I heard, in paralel terms with the Abschied of Mahler (Das Lied von der Erde") and the 1st movement of Fauré's Requiem. But I digress - anyway, thank you for sharing.
indeed so sad
Maravillosa presentación de esta bella obra. Felicitaciones a todos.
Symphonie lugubre à souhait mais jouée magistralement.
Brilliant performance from my favorite conductor"Baby face"!!!🎼🎼🎼💫💫💫🎼🎼🎼💫💫💫💖💖💖🎼🎶🎼🎶🎼🎶🎼🎶🎼🎶💫🎶Bravo,braaaaavo Philh.Orchestra!!!!!!!
Hehe, I was there, when they performed it. Great Piece of Music, great orchestra!
where is this ?
Manfred symphony should be included in the cycle in my opinion. Just because it’s structure and temperament are different from the other symphonies actually makes it more interesting than it being a stand alone work. It’s rather like missing out Beethoven 6 from its cycle because it’s a program work.
Same goes for Sibelius' Kullervo.....a masterpiece program symphony!....yet rarely played and not well known.
My set of Sibelius symphonies with Sir Colin Davis/LSO includes Kullervo. And yes it's an incredible piece of music.
Interesting that this is the longest symphony he wrote. 👍👍
20:00 just beautiful
Prima!Majestätisch & Schönste **Best Gutspielt**
BRAVO!
Maravilloso espíritu del compositor. Extraordinaria interpretación.
Bravisimo
Outstanding performance!
Thoroughly enjoyed . Thank you all. Bravo...
Perfeito belíssima apresentação.
The resolution beginning from 56:35.. so beautiful. I will say I thoroughly enjoy this one over Petrenko's Manfred Symphony with RLPO. His work with hrSinfonie definitely has a more symphonic tone and is less programmatic. I've become absolutely in love with the Manfred Symphony and I've thoroughly listened to many renditions. I feel like this is a very difficult symphony to work with both for the conductor and its players. I am surprised by how much the players and conductor seem to be on the same frequency. In some renditions, it feels like some parts of the orchestra are dragging while some others are hitting too strong on certain notes. Here you can see they are all working together and weaving a clear cut story balanced in the array of emotions displayed. Not too weak in the plight towards redemption nor too strong on Manfred's haunting despair. Petrenko sees through everything in this piece!
Bravooooo!!!
Vasily is so beautiful
Absolutamente espetacular magnífico que bela apresentação.
Such a magnificent performance, but what tepid applause! In the UK (esp. the Proms) or in the USA the audience would be standing and cheering!
I wonder if it’s because of the sad ending. People are emotionally exhausted after such a work.
I don't understand it either -- this was simply an astonishing performance! I believe that Continental audiences do tend to be more sedate than those in the UK and USA. However, they seem to be more enthusiastic during the summer "festivals" at places such as Lucerne and in Schleswig-Holstein.
Yea, I felt the same way. Too tame. They should have been ecstatic! But then I’m from California. 😊
@@robertsousa9550 So am I.
greetings from south wales, uk..
is this in Germany?? 🙂
some people just not that into Tchaikovsky
sad..
but all the more for me! lol
have you seen the Simon rattle and Lang Lang Tchaikovsky first piano conc..?
such a huge audience
Bravissimo !!!!!!