Αν δεν έχετε ακούσει Ravel ποτέ στη ζωή σας, μην ακούσετε το bolero. Ακούστε αυτό. Είναι ίσως η καλύτερη εκδοχή του. Η καλύτερη εκτέλεση!! Και έχω ακούσει μπόλικες.
This piece invites a funny story to my life. I first heard it in about 1978. I was home sick from school and it was played accompanying a test card - that pictorial still shot used in the old days in between programs on TV in the UK. I was transfixed. I recorded it with my little tape recorder and listened over and over again. There was no recognition of classical music in my family - quite the opposite sort of household. The violin spoke to me. So did the harp. The other strings and wind. They seemed to all know each other and I was being invited into their conversation. My appreciation of classical music grew and grew. It shaped my life and the circles I mixed in. The human species is such a complex and automatically diverse species, even from one generation to the next. Independent of siblings and the shared environment. Thank you Ravel.
I first heard this on BBC 2 when it was used for the Introductory music for the short serialised story of Henry James' The Golden bowl' with Daniel Massey,, Katherine Byron, Cyril Cusack, Richard Chamberlainn, and Gayle Hunnicut..I have never forgotten either the programme or the music.
Oh là là, mais que ces musiciens sont bons!!!! que ça fait du bien!!!!! c'est la version que j'ai dans la tête en lisant la partition! Bravo à l'infini!
I have heard many recordings of this piece, but this one is by far my favorite. I have probably listened to it over 30 times thus far! Thanks for sharing.
1941 Christmastime, dark days for Britain indeed. withal, i recall listening to a Life of Christ programme on BBC. this was being played throughout. unforgettable.
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Ravel himself disliked this and I could never understand why. It is certainly one of the most moving pieces. Compare it with Pavane for a Dead Princess. This is probable one of the best performances I have heard.
I loved the entire thing, but, the gentleman with the harp..he played transfixed..essentially blended into his instrument, and forgot the audience was there, as all great players do at their peak.....
the harp is alittle overpowered but that doesnt make the video awful!!!! i like it and the harp always struggles playing with louder instruments like violin. i play harp and they are quite loud but not in competition with violins and cellos
Why are there some parts fast-forwarded? At 01:45, there is such a beautiful part and at the end, you can see it clearly that the video was manipulated afterwards... why?
Awful? You are far too critical, first off listening to this with decent headphones or speakers the harp is clearly audible, especially considering that it's unmixed. Second, I have heard countless versions of this piece -including one performed by the Paris Conservatoire Orchestra- and IMO this is the best. I find myself returning often and commend the performers as well as, in ValseInstrumentalist's words the "exemplary audio quality." Please save your negative swill for more deserving targets
I can't hear the harp too well because of the other instruments are too loud ! Sounds like they are competing with each other instead of acompanying the harp. Never heard anything this awful before. This is crazy !!!!
Ravel makes better use of 7 musicians than most composers could make of an entire orchestra!
Gabriella Dall'Olio said watching Sivan Magen playing the Ravel was a must. She was totally right! Amazing!
Αν δεν έχετε ακούσει Ravel ποτέ στη ζωή σας, μην ακούσετε το bolero. Ακούστε αυτό. Είναι ίσως η καλύτερη εκδοχή του. Η καλύτερη εκτέλεση!! Και έχω ακούσει μπόλικες.
This piece invites a funny story to my life. I first heard it in about 1978. I was home sick from school and it was played accompanying a test card - that pictorial still shot used in the old days in between programs on TV in the UK. I was transfixed. I recorded it with my little tape recorder and listened over and over again. There was no recognition of classical music in my family - quite the opposite sort of household. The violin spoke to me. So did the harp. The other strings and wind. They seemed to all know each other and I was being invited into their conversation. My appreciation of classical music grew and grew. It shaped my life and the circles I mixed in. The human species is such a complex and automatically diverse species, even from one generation to the next. Independent of siblings and the shared environment. Thank you Ravel.
What a great story! You couldn't have picked a better piece to be introduced to the wonders of chamber music. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
A marvelous performance of a magnificent work!
I first heard this on BBC 2 when it was used for the Introductory music for the short serialised story of Henry James' The Golden bowl' with Daniel Massey,, Katherine Byron, Cyril Cusack, Richard Chamberlainn, and Gayle Hunnicut..I have never forgotten either the programme or the music.
Oh là là, mais que ces musiciens sont bons!!!! que ça fait du bien!!!!! c'est la version que j'ai dans la tête en lisant la partition! Bravo à l'infini!
Finest performance I've heard of this piece, anytime, anywhere. Harp part particularly breathtakingly good.
This is my favorite recording of this piece on youtube, using it to get ready for my concerto competition next weeek :3
A stunning rendition of this delicate piece.
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS GROUP?? This is by far the best version of this I have ever heard - fresh and fiery and full of love. More, more, more!
Rhapsodic music played with insight and elan. Excellent harpist. Bravo!
Such a beautiful piece of music...Ravel had the gift
A beautiful, fresh performance!
This is an exceptionally lovely & energetic performance! Bravo! It is compositions like this that show Ravel's tremendous talent as a composer.
Yesterday fortunately I had a chance to watch this music.
I can't hide my amazing emotion.
atonishing, incredible fresh and so lively a music, could awake a deadman with love
It really is a showcase for the harp and it's marvelous!
I have heard many recordings of this piece, but this one is by far my favorite. I have probably listened to it over 30 times thus far! Thanks for sharing.
We are grateful! Keep listening!
that harpist omg..........wow
Great group and great harpist!
I think this is the best interpretation I've heard of this.
Absolutely mesmerizing! Love the genius of Ravel and the performance is awesome.
What wonderful, talented young musicians they are; such precision, such feeling. I love Ravel at any time but this is special.
Très belle interprétation de cette oeuvre magnifique! Et quels bons musiciens!
I am in a group performing this very soon and this video is where we draw our inspiration from. Bravo!!
It must've been so amazing to see this live. I felt everything just from watching this video.
I was not expecting such exemplary audio quality.
Bravo. A delight to listen to and an education to watch. Really very fine indeed.
Thanks for posting your work...brilliant, georgeous performance!
Bravo
this one is the best interpreation I've ever heard... congratulations to all of you :D
Absolutely stunningly great
performance!
I agree with all the glowing thought expressed below. Loved every minute of it. Thank you!!!
Superb performance of a wonderful piece.
I've listened to this many times now. It's my favourite performance of the piece - and the excitement of the live performance makes it special.
Muy buenos,maravilloso,me han gustado mucho.
Buenas noches, y feliz descanso.🌿
Beautifully played. It doesn't get much better than this. Bravo!
Thank you so much for listening!
very nice; just one more reason to live in peace for us, all together.
I haven't the words to describe what I have just witnessed. Thank you so much. xxx
We are thrilled that you were moved by this. Keep listening!
Maravilloso!!
I love this work so much! It is hard to improve on absolute perfection. You folks play it so beautifully.
sanjosemike
I cried in the harp solo- genius!
Incredible!
Magnificent music and performance.
just beautiful.im in love with this song. Thank you RAVEL.
This incredible performance gave me goosebumps.
1941 Christmastime, dark days for Britain indeed. withal, i recall listening to a Life of Christ programme on BBC. this was being played throughout. unforgettable.
wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent and inspiring
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Outstanding playing on all parts!
Beautiful. Great recording!
Thank you all for taking the time to watch, listen, and comment! We so appreciate your thoughts.
You can hear us play this remarkable work again on two of our upcoming concerts. We will be in Washington DC on April 16th and in New York City on April 18th. More details here: bit.ly/season1415.
Hope to see some of you there!
Brilliant piece!! Good performance.
Yes, this a great performance!!!
Great! Amazing! Absolutely perfect!
my heart melts for this song
Splendid performance. Bravi, bravo.
Thank you, Robert! Glad you enjoyed it!
Ravel himself disliked this and I could never understand why. It is certainly one of the most moving pieces. Compare it with Pavane for a Dead Princess. This is probable one of the best performances I have heard.
Jon boyy hmm don’t think he really disliked it, it was more of he didn’t think it was significant enough a work.
Pure beauty!!!!!!!!!
Great harpist !!
Bravo!
Bonito!!!
Great performance!!
Thank you!
I have heard a lot of versions, but I agree with you here.
Nice.
fantastic
violin 1 is gustavo dudamel
Just amazing!
beautiful
some people can just play that fast ;) like these people.
I love it!
Just perfect. :)
Just Wow
excellent
Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Chamber Ensemble is also very fine.
I loved the entire thing, but, the gentleman with the harp..he played transfixed..essentially blended into his instrument, and forgot the audience was there, as all great players do at their peak.....
the entire septet played magnificently. some magnificent and beautiful music happened there
the harp is alittle overpowered but that doesnt make the video awful!!!! i like it and the harp always struggles playing with louder instruments like violin. i play harp and they are quite loud but not in competition with violins and cellos
Why are there some parts fast-forwarded? At 01:45, there is such a beautiful part and at the end, you can see it clearly that the video was manipulated afterwards... why?
be still my heart
Bliss!
Seen from the edge, I thought the harp was a tromba marina.
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Awful? You are far too critical, first off listening to this with decent headphones or speakers the harp is clearly audible, especially considering that it's unmixed. Second, I have heard countless versions of this piece -including one performed by the Paris Conservatoire Orchestra- and IMO this is the best. I find myself returning often and commend the performers as well as, in ValseInstrumentalist's words the "exemplary audio quality." Please save your negative swill for more deserving targets
i don't get it. it looks fast forwarded, but sounds normal
haha it's not fast-forwarded
I can't hear the harp too well because of the other instruments are too loud ! Sounds like they are competing with each other instead of acompanying the harp. Never heard anything this awful before. This is crazy !!!!
Don't talk crap.