Symphony No. 5: Subversive subtexts | Gardiner and the ORR on Beethoven's Symphonies
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- Опубликовано: 11 июн 2020
- In the two centuries following its premiere in Vienna, Beethoven’s 5th Symphony has been purloined and exploited by political regimes, songwriters and advertisers alike, and its first four notes have become the most famous phrase in the western classical tradition. In this film, John Eliot Gardiner and the ORR explore possible hidden messages in the score which suggest that Beethoven was articulating the beliefs and values of the French Revolution.
Directed and edited by Richard Wilson. Produced by Bill Lloyd & Richard Wilson. Director of Photography, Benjamin Ealovega.
Our live recording of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 from Carnegie Hall in 2011 is available to purchase here:
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About the series:
In May, the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique and John Eliot Gardiner should have been performing Beethoven’s complete symphonies at the Barbican Hall in London. This cycle was part of an international tour celebrating both Beethoven’s 250th anniversary and the 30th birthday of the ORR. We were lucky enough to be able to complete three cycles - in Barcelona, New York and Chicago - before the pandemic put a stop to all concerts. To give you a flavour of this monumental project, we will be releasing a nine-part series of films where John Eliot Gardiner will give his thoughts on Beethoven’s musical mind, and the orchestra will be seen rehearsing the symphonies.
Beethoven’s process of composition meant wrestling not just with beauty and emotion but also with political and humanitarian themes. During these uncertain times, perhaps more than any other composer, he gives us a feeling of triumph over adversity. The symphonies express Beethoven’s own bravery in the face of personal problems and these documentaries capture John Eliot Gardiner and the ORR tackling the music with a mixture of scholarship, energy, imagination and a complete devotion to Beethoven’s miraculous vision.
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The three Monteverdi ensembles - the Monteverdi Choir, English Baroque Soloists and Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique - are a leading force on the international music scene. World-class musicians and singers from many nationalities come together to share in the distinctive vision of our Artistic Director, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, in ground-breaking projects that span eight centuries of musical masterpieces.
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Seeing the enthusiasm and utter joy of John Eliot and the team just gives goosebumps. Congratulations on another jewel!!
It's such a tragedy that this doesn't have upwards of 50 million views.
Examining and resesarching for every articulation possibility is actually the start of all the musical creation. Sir John Eliot is the greatest interpreter of Beethoven and educator of musical heritage. Hope that this newer version of his entire Beethoven symphony cycle will be released soon to the ears of we the public.
In tears. My god, my god.
JE Gardiner is fantastic and so is this orchestra! So interesting
So powerful, so beautiful and so clever !!! I hope cheerfully to have the possibility to listen the complete cycle. Thank you so much for these wonderful moments.
Hooray indeed!!! So much joy in every fibre of Beethoven's texture.
Fantastic! So great to understand the story behind the symphony.
Best Fifth I've heard. The sound is great!
Proper tempo markings and traditional instruments. The real Beethoven experience!
The beginning remarks regarding the Cherubini quote.... incendiary is correct.
Incredible! I really love it! you have a new fan
There is still a glimpse of hope for mankind as long as people like these exist.
(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.
Danke für den wunderbaren Einblick in die Proben!!!
2:30 Cherubini, Hymne du Pantheon
One theory would be that the notes signify "Napoleon Bonaparte". After all, it is a four-syllable word. And he tried to dedicate his 3rd symphony to him.
However, as a musician I kind of don't believe that. It is a simple, yet awesome motif. Such that is easy to manipulate. So even without extramusical elements, it would be great for music
8:10 this reminds me of the French national anthem
10:00 Creed occur? Crie de coeur?
12:45 Interesting. I always just thought it was a simple musical motif that worked well to vary
14:10 I actually feel like the lyrics weaken the effects of the music, and it works better on its own. It even achieves more than mere words ever could.
This is a fabulous band and mind-blowing choir. So grateful to hear Beethoven speak through the instruments he knew especially the brass. Hear it live if possible. Thanks to all these superb musicians.
The music is great. The musicians excellent. But the period instruments, in my opinion, sound weak and out of tune.
Well, they sound exactly right. Very authentic...
In a typical "modern" orchestra, the strings use so much vibrato that it's hard to tell if anyone is playing out of tune!