Grieg - Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46, Maciej Tomasiewicz & Polish Youth Symphony Orchestra

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  • @Mtnsong
    @Mtnsong 4 года назад +352

    Truly, splendid ! The musicianship, the direction, interpretation, dynamics, passion, . . ., everything - amazing; beautiful, rewarding to the listening and viewing soul. The video expertise and sound mastery is SO WELL DONE; The total product is Five Star Thank you, THANK YOU, wonderful !!

  • @alfredogomez5241
    @alfredogomez5241 5 лет назад +265

    Its encouraging to see young people playing classical music.

    • @solevita256
      @solevita256 4 года назад +11

      Amen to that

    • @paoloherbon6388
      @paoloherbon6388 3 года назад +6

      Yes its now 2 years i mostly like morning mood

    • @Cagliostro676
      @Cagliostro676 2 года назад +2

      Sarebbe bello che i giovani imparassero ad ascoltarla! Sarebbe già un inizio!

    • @bennybaker4926
      @bennybaker4926 9 месяцев назад +1

      Yes. Especially compared to the goofy things I was doing at that age many years ago. These young ones are amazing!

    • @katarzynawysocka9014
      @katarzynawysocka9014 19 дней назад

      ❤❤❤ amazing beautiful just

  • @maxwang2562
    @maxwang2562 3 года назад +31

    It's the first day of summer vacation, and you are living in a house on top of a mountain with your family and a few friends. It's early in the morning, and you wake up before everyone else and you grab your favorite chair and some warm coffee. You sit down on the porch and look down and see the beautiful mountains and landscape. The sun is just up moving ever so slowly to brighten up the earth. The orange, yellow, and pink clouds around it make a mesmerizing effect, the soft breeze tickles your legs, and trees waves slowly back and forth. You feel the happiness and calmness that you've never felt before, letting go of all the stressful things in life, and just enjoying the soothing flow of nature.
    Ok I got a little carried away there, but that's what Morning Mood makes me feel :D

  • @catmom1322
    @catmom1322 4 года назад +82

    Of all the RUclips versions of this, this is definitely my favorite.

  • @marymatthews8403
    @marymatthews8403 4 года назад +17

    Love to Poland and its people (wherever they may be). Thank you for the brilliant performance. May God bless you all and keep you safe. From the UK

  • @mrmusiclover8355
    @mrmusiclover8355 4 года назад +67

    Young musicians, talents of the future.

    • @dandjbee7559
      @dandjbee7559 3 года назад +3

      They are wonder talents NOW!

  • @PeterLGଈ
    @PeterLGଈ 10 месяцев назад +14

    The Death of Ase is such a beautiful piece and the orchestra performed it superbly. Thank you all.

    • @elsaescobar9385
      @elsaescobar9385 2 месяца назад +2

      It's my favorite part

    • @AleAlex-wr1is
      @AleAlex-wr1is Месяц назад +1

      The death of Ase is amazing. I love it❤👌👍

  • @techlegacy3981
    @techlegacy3981 3 года назад +19

    my favorite is: anitra's dance, because is so animated and in the hall of the mountain king

  • @jhernangiraldo2380
    @jhernangiraldo2380 2 года назад +27

    The music of my soul.
    Its wonderful to see this talented young people performing this beautiful masterpiece, and the feeling that imprint Grieg's music in my mind. Its so beautiful that I dont have words to describe my emotions. Thanks lovely friends of the Akademia Filmu i Telewizji. Blessings.

  • @stewartmayes3241
    @stewartmayes3241 6 лет назад +214

    I wonder where all these talented musicians are now, 3 years after recording.

    • @AkademiaFilmuiTelewizji
      @AkademiaFilmuiTelewizji  6 лет назад +87

      In Music Universities in Poland and whole World

    • @clavichord
      @clavichord 5 лет назад +21

      @@AkademiaFilmuiTelewizji They deserve it!

    • @clavichord
      @clavichord 5 лет назад +5

      @Russian Bias Inside the moon?

    • @Jerram89
      @Jerram89 4 года назад +4

      Russian Bias this comment wins award for thing that has made me laugh the most today

    • @porflepopnecker4376
      @porflepopnecker4376 4 года назад +6

      They are all in Butte, Montana, managing a chain of small boutiques.

  • @francis5110
    @francis5110 2 года назад +93

    a moment of silence for the people who couldn't find this song lmfao

    • @JJarx
      @JJarx 9 месяцев назад +5

      😭😭😭 finally found the damn song

    • @hedlik
      @hedlik 8 месяцев назад +2

      Song ? 😮

    • @ion70926
      @ion70926 6 месяцев назад

      😂

    • @DOOM_HUNTER-deathbringer
      @DOOM_HUNTER-deathbringer 6 месяцев назад +2

      SHAZAM!

    • @hidayahs9711
      @hidayahs9711 4 месяца назад

      @@DOOM_HUNTER-deathbringerme too i used shazam

  • @dangraham9741
    @dangraham9741 3 года назад +28

    an impressive representation of the Poland history almost , such young people producing such high quality music , but at least this time its recorded . . .. .

  • @enriquecancino7519
    @enriquecancino7519 2 года назад +26

    Words alone cannot do justice to the quality of this young orchestra and their conductor! I have enjoyed every piece I've heard so far and it sounds extremely professional and full of soul and charisma. Well done!

  • @marsekalokaarabina5327
    @marsekalokaarabina5327 5 лет назад +186

    0:22 morning mood
    4:19 The death of ase
    8:30 Anitra's dance
    11:59 In the hall of the mountain king

  • @synovium
    @synovium 3 года назад +15

    These kids are so professional in terms of their playing. I am so impressed that they would make their parents proud of their talent, and maestro Tomasiewicz's is a true phenom. I wish I could come to Poland to see this orchestra and give every member of hug for their impressive talents.

    • @AkademiaFilmuiTelewizji
      @AkademiaFilmuiTelewizji  3 года назад +1

      You know, this is two different orchestras - one from Bytom ruclips.net/video/Vj7vHmejrPA/видео.html and one from Katowice ruclips.net/video/LNwXxIm-7jI/видео.html - two cities in Poland and one conductor, maestro Maciej Tomasiewcz. This is Maciej Tomasiewcz's playlist ruclips.net/p/PLR7kJugEJ7kvVnKSkxsvmgNUwU4L0nwIS

  • @CyrusLiao
    @CyrusLiao 5 лет назад +94

    I love how everyone rocks their bodies when they play

    • @antiRuka
      @antiRuka 4 года назад +9

      It does make you relaxed and more dynamic..

    • @machigiceb7788
      @machigiceb7788 4 года назад +7

      They were in one/dancing with the instruments that they were playing

    • @NhanNguyen-ri2nd
      @NhanNguyen-ri2nd 4 года назад +5

      They really playing by heart!

  • @zdendakvalitne
    @zdendakvalitne Год назад +5

    I like to watch this group of persons again and again. This guy and that lady, that lady and this guy... so much energy, concentration, expresions...

  • @thaisbandeira8311
    @thaisbandeira8311 2 года назад +16

    Lovely performance, congrats to Polish Youth Symphony Orchestra

  • @iangoffin3849
    @iangoffin3849 5 лет назад +28

    Each & every one of them deserve a bright future, they are truly brilliant

  • @oc2phish07
    @oc2phish07 8 лет назад +33

    Beautiful performance from outstanding young musicians.

  • @wric01
    @wric01 3 года назад +9

    The unsung hero is the sound recording engineer and the placement of new age condenser microphones.

  • @MIKKI9191
    @MIKKI9191 2 года назад +9

    J'adore ! Les mots me manquent pour exprimer ce que je ressent de ce romantisme musical, tant de couleurs variées et de passion !

  • @robertbecker1638
    @robertbecker1638 3 года назад +8

    Fantastic group of young folks. Keep on playing the world needs you

  • @lalalalala3815
    @lalalalala3815 4 года назад +4

    *OMG I LOVE THE CONDUCTOR* he is like a tolerate teacher/ father teaching his students/ children step by step to perform such a wonderful piece...

  • @miriammiriam7990
    @miriammiriam7990 Год назад +4

    Oh my goodness, how could I miss this masterpiece for seven years? So modest and young orchestra and what a perfect performance!

  • @aamirbell2026
    @aamirbell2026 4 года назад +18

    the conductor looks so young and i love the confidence in these kids love to start when you’re young and flute sounds amazing

  • @tricycle7274
    @tricycle7274 27 дней назад +1

    The entire symphony is simply stunning, though the second movement, a magnificent adagio is my favourite. A soul deep composition that makes me believe in the genius of the universe. Hats off to Grieg and the mastery of the musicians.

  • @rrjpg
    @rrjpg 5 лет назад +29

    Such a great music. I can't listen to morning mood without tears on my face. Gried is genius and this suite is masterpiece.

    • @joaogonsalvesdasilva5043
      @joaogonsalvesdasilva5043 3 года назад

      Não choro porèm minha mente vai além da imaginação vou para o espaço flutuo no universo vejo o big ban depois eu volto por planeta terra passando nos corpos celeste s

    • @JustFiddler
      @JustFiddler Год назад

      same😢

  • @jdquenzer2589
    @jdquenzer2589 5 лет назад +12

    Thoroughly enjoyed watching / listening to this performance this evening. A host of talented musicians whom I both hope and expect are going and have gone places. Much love from Scotland. x

  • @samuelfariss1401
    @samuelfariss1401 2 года назад +23

    This is one of my favorite pieces. This rendition is magnificent! Thank you for posting it!

  • @kenkenlee8589
    @kenkenlee8589 7 лет назад +22

    Excellent playing! Consider this is a young group. Especially the Principal Cellist, Monika Hartmann! Because I also play cello, hence paid very much attention on the cello section. I could not find fault in her for all performances, including others not in this videos. Also enthralling are her occasional sun shine like smelling when interacting with the conductor and also fellow musicians! Bravo!

  • @sylviafarese9546
    @sylviafarese9546 2 года назад +9

    Preciosa melodia, que acaricia nuestro espiritu
    Excelente su ejecucion
    Gracias por compartirla

  • @lunarnightmare629
    @lunarnightmare629 Месяц назад +1

    I’m playing this piece in my orchestra. I love being able to interpret the music by listening to it. The performance was spectacular!

  • @BytomGirl
    @BytomGirl 3 года назад +12

    In my home town... the industrial city of Bytom, this amazing orchestra from the music school there, there is also great ballet school and one of the best Opera Theaters in the country. So proud.... some day I will be back again. Miss it.

  • @baltazargabka4968
    @baltazargabka4968 4 года назад +4

    Gdy chcę sobie poprawić humor, to włączam Akademię Filmu i Telewizji. Zawsze działa. 👍👍👍

  • @elijah8867
    @elijah8867 3 месяца назад +4

    For as young as they are, these musicians are very accomplished. Very enjoyable performance.

  • @briancox3050
    @briancox3050 4 года назад +3

    One of the very best and popular pieces of classical music ever composed.
    Edvard Grieg was a underestimated genius. These young musicians are
    exceptionally talented, I'm sure they'll all go on to have a very bright future..

  • @raymundostille7426
    @raymundostille7426 5 лет назад +51

    Thank you Poland from Mexico

  • @kamteikbeng3197
    @kamteikbeng3197 3 года назад +9

    I am mesmerized listening to this soothing melody
    I can go on listening and never tire of it
    Truly a great performance and so well conducted
    Kudos to all the musicians

  • @louisbeckenbauerarcearce9348
    @louisbeckenbauerarcearce9348 Месяц назад +4

    Uuff que maravilla hermosa melodía descansa mi alma cuándo escuchó esta hermosa interpretación muchísimas gracias por subirla un saludo desdé mi amado país Colombia 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴

    • @AkademiaFilmuiTelewizji
      @AkademiaFilmuiTelewizji  Месяц назад +1

      ¡Saludos cordiales desde Polonia!

    • @tricycle7274
      @tricycle7274 27 дней назад +1

      Desde Australia, con muchos amigos colombianos, abrazos y saludos a todos que sepan abrir sus almas a toda la creación musical por su genio y originalidad.

  • @pegnichols9319
    @pegnichols9319 2 года назад +6

    Absolutely gorgeous by such talented young people! So glad I found this!

  • @thisisfofy8498
    @thisisfofy8498 2 месяца назад +2

    the Morning Mood piece gets me so emotional. it is indeed very beautiful.

  • @robertwilliamson7765
    @robertwilliamson7765 4 года назад +21

    This is a brilliant performance of a brilliant musical composition. Greig is totally underrated.

  • @volkane33
    @volkane33 2 года назад +7

    Such a music art! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to enjoy it

  • @joanw.2324
    @joanw.2324 2 года назад +4

    This is truly a work of art! It takes your imagination to the thralls of high mountain peaks, and encompasses you in the pure nature of Norway. The land of my Great Grandpa.

  • @alvarito45
    @alvarito45 5 лет назад +8

    Pure talented young musicians from Chopin country! Congratulations for the whole orchestra boys and girls and its Conductor. Thank you for posting!! 😘

  • @tg_2014
    @tg_2014 Год назад +3

    This is just splendid! My ears are blessed after hearing such a soothing and beautiful tune! you guys are absolutely WONDERFUL!!
    LOVE YOU GUYS!!

  • @jeffmatuszak477
    @jeffmatuszak477 2 года назад +2

    Best Classical piece ever written. Maybe the most important music ever written! He laid the groundwork for all modern music.

  • @jamesmillen9120
    @jamesmillen9120 Год назад +1

    I started to ply this, then had to turn away for a moment -- thought I was listening to a major symphony, turned back to watch, and much to my surprise ........ Kudos, Youth Symphony.

  • @vilemflusser9794
    @vilemflusser9794 5 лет назад +8

    Amazing these young musicians. Stunning performance. Congratulations

  • @carlosinsfran6112
    @carlosinsfran6112 2 года назад +4

    Gratificante presentación de la inolvidable composición de Grieg que debo agradecer por su calidad de grabación al mostrar los detalles de su ejecución que muchas veces se nos escapan al verlo en vivo.

  • @lea6555
    @lea6555 3 года назад +3

    A youth orchestra with this much mastery and skill?? I can only think they will go on to rule the world 😁❤ Brava you insanely talented younguns 🌹❤

  • @andrzejnizio9861
    @andrzejnizio9861 5 лет назад +5

    Mistrzostwo!!! Piękni, utalentowani młodzi ludzie i wspaniałe wykonanie.

  • @christopherrhodes7220
    @christopherrhodes7220 4 года назад +3

    Simply one of the most beautiful things I have seen in this life.

  • @indimick
    @indimick 4 года назад +9

    A lovely piece of music, played so well by such young people. Bravo!

  • @alvarogarciabarbosa3199
    @alvarogarciabarbosa3199 Год назад +3

    Esta versión es diáfana y preciosa! Refleja claramente la intención musical de Grieg. Gracias Polonia: todos las chicas y los chicos magníficos en la interpretación bajo una conducción muy acertada.

  • @donaldmccormack7580
    @donaldmccormack7580 3 года назад +2

    What great talent we find here. !!! A truly optimistic note for the future.
    Thoroughly relaxing just like a meditation.

  • @Philippositivity
    @Philippositivity 3 года назад +4

    I cannot believe there were empty seats,.. i would be standing then dancing. 💜🕊

  • @rickwhite4137
    @rickwhite4137 4 года назад +2

    What beautiful music! And so well played by all these young musicians!
    Morning mist is the most beautiful music to wake up to!
    This kind of music will be played as long music exists.

  • @panteranegra4548
    @panteranegra4548 Год назад +6

    Que linda melodía é essa composição de Grieg! Qdo ouço a impressão que dá é que estamos despertando numa linda manhã com o sol nascendo cheio pássaros regorgitando. E TB me faz recordar um programa na rádio CULTURA dos GRANDES MESTRES DA MÚSICA que iniciava as 23 hs e terminava as 0:00hs.

  • @samueloliveira3330
    @samueloliveira3330 4 года назад +4

    Muito obrigado.
    São pessoas como vocês que fazem a vida valer a pena...

  • @suecollins7888
    @suecollins7888 Год назад +2

    well done!!! I loved to listen to this when I was 12 or 13 which is over 50 years ago became inspired me to learn cello..I played in a 'citywide' high school orchestra for a couple of years. This has brought back so many amazing memories..thank you for being so dedicated and for making such totally amazing music.

  • @johnferguson4089
    @johnferguson4089 4 года назад +7

    What beautiful music, thank you for such a masterful and expressive performance.

  • @johndutton4612
    @johndutton4612 4 года назад +42

    Young People need to listen to this kind of music rather than violent, crappy, sexist rap&pop music of nowadays.. It would elevate their intellect

    • @thinkmackay8954
      @thinkmackay8954 4 года назад +8

      You know how many people in the USA have spent their whole life never heard any classical music? know none of the beloved composers? Lefties in education, entertainment, media made sure it remains that way! Stupid people are easier to rule!

    • @johndutton4612
      @johndutton4612 4 года назад +5

      Think Mackay most of the hip youngsters cant even compose full sentences let alone spell correctly.. im from India and I speak better English than them

    • @Hotties4saturn
      @Hotties4saturn 3 года назад +3

      You are aware the music you listen to doesn't determine your intelligence...correct?

    • @johndutton4612
      @johndutton4612 3 года назад +7

      @@Hotties4saturn I had something to say in my mind but after look at your playlists and profile pic I wud rather keep my mouth shut

    • @odikaiopolis2832
      @odikaiopolis2832 3 года назад

      This musiK is for the elite. Who cares about the masses?????

  • @charlesware5767
    @charlesware5767 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic! I love it!! So lovely to see such accomplished, talented, and driven young people. BRAVO!!

  • @joeoliveira6755
    @joeoliveira6755 4 года назад +6

    Beautiful,Amazing Kids , also the conductor has what it takes to be a wonderful conductor.

  • @xtremenortherner
    @xtremenortherner 4 года назад +6

    Very nice renditions of a classic piece...,talented young orchestra!

  • @MyUnoriginalUsername
    @MyUnoriginalUsername 2 года назад +3

    5:44 I love this part I like how in this live version they use the instruments more aggressively when starting the process of playing to make it sound more dramatic

  • @lokeshjha2642
    @lokeshjha2642 4 года назад +13

    outstanding performance . soul stirring music . great composer .

  • @sebastianalvarado7825
    @sebastianalvarado7825 9 лет назад +98

    The best song in the world!

  • @davidd5316
    @davidd5316 9 месяцев назад +2

    Just wonderful to normal extremely talented young people, there’s hope for the future after all

  • @aprilmorn1775
    @aprilmorn1775 4 года назад +3

    This is truly a wonderful performance by these students. Wish them luck in such bad times

  • @josevillagarciamunoz3426
    @josevillagarciamunoz3426 3 года назад +15

    Oh, wonderful, fantastic performance. Bravo Maciej, bravo a tutti!
    Very talented musicians. The 1st flute, she is great, and very beautiful.
    Greetings from Lima, Peru! Happy New Year!!!😃🥳🎶

    • @josevillagarciamunoz3426
      @josevillagarciamunoz3426 3 года назад +2

      Well, a month later, I think I watched this video every day of the month. I have a very good morning mood all day!😃
      Thanks a lot to all of the great musicians!🎶
      Dziękuję Ci bardzo! Pozdrowienia z Peru!🇵🇪🇵🇱

    • @PeterLGଈ
      @PeterLGଈ 10 месяцев назад

      Agreed, but the 1st violin is a male...

  • @biglilly5515
    @biglilly5515 4 месяца назад +1

    beauty by Edvard Grieg .. what a master. i love the early climax.. a definition of sunrise. that extends sunrise and goes on to define the new day magniciently. with an even even more creative composition. The interaction between these musicians it tremendous

  • @andreuferre9215
    @andreuferre9215 3 года назад +7

    Hay que felicitar al técnico de sonido que ha grabado esta maravillosa interpretación, sin su talento nunca habría podido disfrutar de la genialidad de Edvard Grieg que tan fielmente han interpretado todos ustedes.

  • @ashley5783
    @ashley5783 3 года назад +6

    Fantastique ! Bravo à tous ! Je me suis régalée l'âme en vous écoutant !

  • @NipplesOfDestiny
    @NipplesOfDestiny 4 года назад +48

    11:36 that kid just stared into my soul

  • @veve3948
    @veve3948 2 года назад +2

    😊☺🥲😍
    Oh mon Dieu , que c'est beau ! La MAGIE de Grieg ..
    Delicious musical moment ..
    thank you so much for this splendid gift so moving !

  • @ernestocoletes7268
    @ernestocoletes7268 8 лет назад +84

    Love you Grieg!

    • @minaviolinviola9561
      @minaviolinviola9561 5 лет назад +4

      Apparently his really name was greg

    • @gendillhighway8956
      @gendillhighway8956 5 лет назад +2

      Me too.

    • @haingis
      @haingis 4 года назад +2

      ​@@minaviolinviola9561 his name was Eddie Greg. all one hundred percent American

    • @elsaescobar9385
      @elsaescobar9385 2 месяца назад +1

      I do, too. He's my favorite composer

  • @rigolonzinbrin
    @rigolonzinbrin 3 года назад +4

    Magic music, we really have the impression of seeing and hearing the awakening of nature ...

  • @bertvdlast
    @bertvdlast 4 года назад +1

    Nice to see so many talented young people play such beautiful music. There is still hope for the world.

  • @deborahray4784
    @deborahray4784 2 года назад +5

    NOTHING is better than THIS! Thank you!

  • @mariaameliasoares9019
    @mariaameliasoares9019 6 лет назад +15

    Melhor orquestra que eu já ouvi na minha vida

  • @anapaulatamagniniafonso4264
    @anapaulatamagniniafonso4264 4 года назад +4

    As a comment below , i like' Peer Gynt by Grieg adapted from Ibsen and I love you Akademia.Favorite piece ' Aese's Dead'! Thank you dear musicians..🙏✨🌹 Keep on always

    • @anapaulatamagniniafonso4264
      @anapaulatamagniniafonso4264 4 года назад +1

      The videos have a few years but the quality is still present, as your rocket speed..Thanks so much for the ❤..🙏✨🌹😄

  • @RamonGonzalez-lh9ok
    @RamonGonzalez-lh9ok 2 года назад +6

    Muchisimas gracias por esta interpretación de Grieg.

  • @elizabethbarrafernandez5368
    @elizabethbarrafernandez5368 4 года назад +3

    Realmente maravilloso. Dios bendiga a estos ángeles que nos entregan esta bellísima música. Gracias.

  • @sadiejayne3930
    @sadiejayne3930 5 лет назад +8

    Putting this on loop - exquisite music to read by for the next few hours!

  • @ahmadfamoso_farah6313
    @ahmadfamoso_farah6313 6 лет назад +10

    Adoro ouvir e não enjoo, está moça que toca flauta no início é...❤️❤️❤️

  • @arniekevinvalera8166
    @arniekevinvalera8166 3 года назад +2

    This is truly marvelous music. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Good looking conductor too.

  • @michaeljames9122
    @michaeljames9122 8 лет назад +6

    Very Good! Well done on a difficult score. Good to see the finest from all over Poland assemble to play fine music!

  • @JuancaMarbello
    @JuancaMarbello 9 месяцев назад +2

    Nice melody to be relax. Good talents of those guys. Thanks to share

  • @TheNarpsquad
    @TheNarpsquad 7 лет назад +66

    I must've watched this like 1000 times

    • @adamsmith4559
      @adamsmith4559 6 лет назад +4

      The Narpsquad My first watch of a 1000 to follow!

  • @slodose
    @slodose Год назад +1

    As a Norwegian, I'm so impressed! And the drum roll in the end... perfect timing!

  • @misopaw
    @misopaw 9 лет назад +12

    Perfect made the morning mood and so beautiful french horn! Thank you!

  • @johnpaulremerosa7933
    @johnpaulremerosa7933 4 года назад +1

    1 milion views is not enough for this Legendary Piece,what a wonderful performance

  • @071949
    @071949 2 года назад

    Many years ago (when I wore a younger man's clothes) I had a neighbor in Toledo, Ohio called N. A. D. ("Mac") MacKenzie who was into classical music. He introduced me to this as it was one of his favorites, and I am glad that he did. I believe he would have much enjoyed this performance.

  • @ladygrace7585
    @ladygrace7585 6 лет назад +17

    I love the oboe! So melodic

  • @dimseza1541
    @dimseza1541 2 года назад +4

    С Новым годом Вас, господа музыканты! Радуйте любителей музыки и в 2022 году.

  • @sidneybowerman558
    @sidneybowerman558 3 года назад +4

    n absolute delight to watch, and listen to.

  • @grahamschofield8730
    @grahamschofield8730 3 года назад +2

    Such a beautiful piece of music..beautifully performed...sheer pleasure to listen to...