Maurice Ravel - Bolero | Alondra de la Parra | WDR Symphony Orchestra

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  • Опубликовано: 31 мар 2022
  • Maurice Ravel's "Bolero" performed by the WDR Sinfonieorchester under the baton of Alondra de la Parra on January 27, 2022 at the Kölner Philharmonie.
    Maurice Ravel - Bolero
    WDR Symphony Orchestra
    Alondra de la Parra, conductor
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    The idea of pursuing a career as a musician came early and was supported by his parents: At the age of 13, Maurice Ravel receives lessons at a private music school and studies immediately afterwards. There is little motivation left when Ravel fails his intermediate exam and has to leave the master class right away.
    Nevertheless, one work in particular composed by Ravel, the "Boléro", is one of the best known and most frequently played pieces of music in the world. Ravel not only works on the Boléro with the greatest care and attention to detail, he often takes a long time to complete his works - due to the complexity and accuracy of his works, he is also called the "Swiss watchmaker" among composers.
    Regarding his orchestral work "Boléro" - eponymous with the dance genre - Maurice Ravel commented one day: "My masterpiece? The Boléro, of course. It's just a pity that it contains no music at all".
    Beginning with the probably best-known, always constant (ostinato) rhythm, the snare drum opens the piece in pianissimo.
    It accompanies the two 16-bar melodies (melody A and B) throughout, which are repeated eighteen times - first solo, then by several registers in unison. They occur in the form AA BB until the last two repetitions. In the climax of the climax, A and B follow each other "undoubled". The melodies are varied only in the shaping of the instrumentation - and thus the timbre - resulting in a majestic crescendo until the end of the boléro.
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  • @celinehary3222
    @celinehary3222 Год назад +1327

    And the drummer! To keep the tempo and the right volume for 15 minutes... absolutely insane. Much, much respect!

    • @andreaskuhne6095
      @andreaskuhne6095 Год назад +26

      Yes ! 👍

    • @TheBlackbelair
      @TheBlackbelair Год назад +44

      I've seen this piece performed where they use two snare drummers (not from the very beginning though). They have to be in complete sync with each other on top of everything else.

    • @adamanthony7465
      @adamanthony7465 Год назад +14

      Absolutely yes 🎩

    • @gabrielepresby9120
      @gabrielepresby9120 Год назад +24

      And he’s loving every minute of it!

    • @johnsergei
      @johnsergei Год назад +3

      @@TheBlackbelair I don't think Pete Best would have much hope?

  • @madamx269
    @madamx269 Год назад +384

    This is what RUclips is made for. I am so grateful for people who post these.

  • @gabrielramon7503
    @gabrielramon7503 3 месяца назад +185

    Bolero, by Marice Ravel, TODAY I am 77 years old, I have been listening to it since I was 16, in moments of some distress, I listen to it, and it fills me with harmony and peace. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. HUGS FROM MY SALTA LA LINDA IN ARGENTINA.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  3 месяца назад +10

      Our pleasure!
      We're happy that you like our interpretation 🤗

    • @kymross6405
      @kymross6405 Месяц назад +2

      Happy Birthday!!!❤

    • @johnmcnaughton5730
      @johnmcnaughton5730 Месяц назад +5

      I'm 71 and couldn't agree with you more.

    • @user-gw3ln3pd8d
      @user-gw3ln3pd8d Месяц назад +4

      I'grateful for your video,enjoy. listening to it again and again

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  Месяц назад +3

      🥰

  • @robertmccarthy3731
    @robertmccarthy3731 7 месяцев назад +250

    The conductor is an absolute joy to watch.

    • @aljosapetkovic69
      @aljosapetkovic69 3 месяца назад +20

      she's so into it she's almost intoxicating to watch! amazing indeed

    • @Shaggy.242
      @Shaggy.242 3 месяца назад +10

      That perfomance certainly made my neck hairs stand to attention, one happy conductor.

    • @heidijaeger2947
      @heidijaeger2947 2 месяца назад +2

      @robertmccarthy3731, yes absolutely, and he is female 😉

    • @valerym6050
      @valerym6050 2 месяца назад +1

      Полностью согласен.

    • @ryleighloughty3307
      @ryleighloughty3307 2 месяца назад

      DEI ?

  • @blabla-rg7ky
    @blabla-rg7ky 2 года назад +945

    I've always said that this is one of the hardest symphonies for a drummer to perform. Holding the same rhythm for 15 minutes straight is brutal if you asked me. I think I'd mentally collapse within a few minutes of doing the same 10-15 beats over and over again. This is a job for AIs, not for humans. Mad respect for the drummers that have to perform Bolero and still pull it perfectly!

    • @diretodotuneldotempo8495
      @diretodotuneldotempo8495 2 года назад +71

      I think the same! And do this with others playing at your side more and more strong, his level of concentration is insane!! Certainly Ravel hated drummers!!

    • @blabla-rg7ky
      @blabla-rg7ky 2 года назад +26

      @@diretodotuneldotempo8495 I don't know whether Ravel hated drummers, but I'm glad that you agree :)

    • @blabla-rg7ky
      @blabla-rg7ky 2 года назад +12

      @@jacobnazarian1147 yeah, that too. It's insane!

    • @benjaminp2072
      @benjaminp2072 2 года назад +31

      Es la pieza más difícil que existe para los trombonistas…se la conoce como “la muerte del trombonista” ya que el trombón,después de esperar bastante tiempo para entrar,comienza a tocar en una nota muy aguda,y con los músculos de los labios fríos es muy difícil hacerlo bien. Se dice que muchos suelen fallar…

    • @pretzelhunt
      @pretzelhunt 2 года назад +5

      @@seanleith5312 Sean's grammar doesnt work either. Mr. and Mrs. Leith would be proud.

  • @Anacronian
    @Anacronian Год назад +950

    That poor poor drummer, have you ever tried to keep a perfect rhythm for 14 minutes?, I tell you intrusive thoughts will haunt your mind every second, That drummer is fighting a Jedi mind battle.

    • @gwiyomikim5988
      @gwiyomikim5988 6 месяцев назад +82

      And yet at 12:34 his smile says he’s loving it! Truly amazing concentration.🙂

    • @rebeccaluna9560
      @rebeccaluna9560 6 месяцев назад +39

      He’s JUST SO AMAZINGLY TALENTED!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @marisabove4980
      @marisabove4980 6 месяцев назад +11

      😢😢😮😅😂

    • @therealbaglady
      @therealbaglady 6 месяцев назад +18

      See the one with Dudamel....that one was about 17-18 minutes. I praise them both (and all drummers having experienced this one) though. Such strong focus.

    • @normanotalvarorios1194
      @normanotalvarorios1194 5 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@rebeccaluna9560😊

  • @angelalewis3645
    @angelalewis3645 Месяц назад +28

    The conductor is a mighty queen, leading her royal army into a great battle!

  • @ellibertador.ar1
    @ellibertador.ar1 16 дней назад +5

    Gracias RUclips por brindarme la mejor versión de Bolero. Impecable y poderosa.

  • @johnduquette3136
    @johnduquette3136 Год назад +420

    AMAZING!!! The way she has them really getting into this piece and the look of enjoyment. She has commanded them and they give it all they have. But hats off to the drummer who kept PERFECT time and rhythm for the whole 15 minutes. BRAVO!!!!

  • @SebastianKomor
    @SebastianKomor 7 месяцев назад +150

    This is why I love music. How Bolero just keeps on building and growing in intensity is almost orgasmic.

    • @lenakatya4457
      @lenakatya4457 3 месяца назад +5

      Полностью согласна❤

    • @Gary-zs4cv
      @Gary-zs4cv 3 месяца назад +10

      Or Eargasmic ; )

    • @marionlarkin1161
      @marionlarkin1161 2 месяца назад +2

      @@Gary-zs4cv😂

    • @martavdz4972
      @martavdz4972 2 месяца назад +4

      Well, rhythm, intensity and dynamics is something music and a certain physical activity have in common 😊

    • @SebastianKomor
      @SebastianKomor 2 месяца назад

      100%@@martavdz4972

  • @jamesmckinnis
    @jamesmckinnis 2 месяца назад +26

    Alondra is the perfect conductor for Ravel's sensual masterpiece--She exhibits grace and power and above all passion for the work which the classic so richly conveys--providing us with harmony for our senses

    • @bobbymcguyer
      @bobbymcguyer 2 месяца назад +1

      She's also just flat beautiful.

    • @andreigocan120
      @andreigocan120 17 дней назад

      🤔🤔🤔🤔ruclips.net/video/gy5Ve3338-E/видео.htmlsi=QfXoPdfrn4kNerDG

  • @Danelectrofy
    @Danelectrofy Месяц назад +13

    I grew up listening to this and other classical music at bedtime. It came to be the we kids couldn't get to sleep without music. No surprise that my sis and I are musicians.

  • @jerrera45
    @jerrera45 2 года назад +268

    I have seen performances of Bolero where both the orchestra and conductor seem totally bored with this piece that they have probably played more times than they care to remember. Not so here! They managed to bring new life to this old stand-by. You can see the energy between Alondra de la Parra and the orchestra... It is absolutely infectious. This one is definitely a keeper and is going straight to my favorites list.

  • @sandycannon5346
    @sandycannon5346 Год назад +107

    Watching de la Parra conductor is special, her grace and involvement in the music is amazing

    • @user-yr8lr2nt5y
      @user-yr8lr2nt5y 2 месяца назад +1

      Все красавцы, а дирижер - фельдмаршал!

    • @Jech65
      @Jech65 2 месяца назад +5

      Proudly mexican

    • @1945CCCP
      @1945CCCP Месяц назад

      exactly!

  • @mickeyfinn457
    @mickeyfinn457 9 месяцев назад +62

    That is the quietest intro I’ve ever heard for this piece. Lovely build up and conclusion. A really nice version.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  9 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you! ❤

    • @PhelipsRG
      @PhelipsRG Месяц назад

      wrong. ruclips.net/video/GJVWEstu_lM/видео.html&ab_channel=%E2%84%B3ysti%F0%9D%93%92aendra

  • @barryobrien8837
    @barryobrien8837 6 месяцев назад +32

    I discovered Bolero when i was 14 almost 35 years ago. I was was in a neighbors car who had the Essential Karajan playing on the (cassette tape) stereo.. Bolero was playing and from then I have loved this and many more pieces of classical music. This version shouts out that we need so many more females in conductor roles. 5 stars.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  6 месяцев назад +2

      We do! Thank you for your story 🤗

  • @bambino100011
    @bambino100011 2 года назад +15

    The only who should only be recognized for this is the snare drummer. To play that long at a steady tempo takes slot of concentration. So Bravo to the snare drummer :)

  • @jperro7274
    @jperro7274 10 месяцев назад +42

    The conductor and musicians were one together... They enjoyed and gave us joy. Pure passion.

  • @stevedow2740
    @stevedow2740 7 месяцев назад +102

    Music is a gift from heaven. ❤

  • @delaneymaureen4628
    @delaneymaureen4628 4 месяца назад +29

    Best version ever! Bravo Alondra🌟

  • @alicel3992
    @alicel3992 2 года назад +24

    I remember, a few years back I was driving my pickup truck down the highway with Bolero blasting through my speakers. I enjoyed that😍. I came across an accident, stopped AND the look on the Police Officer's face as he approached my truck and hearing Bolero, was priceless.🤩
    He wasn't expecting a classical song coming from a ranch truck.🤔
    I giggled all the way home just replaying that scene in my mind.
    😀😁😁

    • @sq7mrr
      @sq7mrr 2 года назад +1

      To dobrze że trafiłeś na muzykalnego polizmaistra i wśród tej grupy są muzykalni ludzie , jeżdżąc w latach 60 70 cieższymi autami po trasach też lubiłem posłuchać Ravela Rossiniego czy Czajkowskiego Pozdrawiam Amigo schofer

    • @yauhochoi9826
      @yauhochoi9826 2 года назад

      You are told to turn of the radio and got a $500 citation!

  • @thomasthomas2418
    @thomasthomas2418 Год назад +51

    She is as much a work of art as the music she is conducting.

  • @charlespuglisi479
    @charlespuglisi479 4 месяца назад +10

    At the end of this piece she is not just conducting the orchestra it's as if she's actrually drawing the music out of the orchestra. Fantastic performance

  • @eagleviewhd
    @eagleviewhd 8 месяцев назад +29

    All the different instruments keep getting added into the music until their is a whole orchestra playing. It was genius!

  • @hannofranz7973
    @hannofranz7973 4 месяца назад +27

    Eine ganz aussergewöhnliche Darbietung dieses Meisterwerks, und zwar von allen Musikern!

  • @princesssparkle5542
    @princesssparkle5542 6 месяцев назад +41

    One of the most amazing pieces of music of all time

  • @veritas41photo
    @veritas41photo 2 месяца назад +5

    My Grandmother, the real musician in my family, introduced me to this stunning piece when I was just a little kid (75 years ago). For this performance... Bravo indeed!

  • @gilbertocalvillo-bl2dk
    @gilbertocalvillo-bl2dk 7 месяцев назад +37

    Alondra de la Parra... ¡Orgullo de México!... Gracias por compartir!!

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  7 месяцев назад +4

      De nada! 🤗

    • @JIM-ot4ws
      @JIM-ot4ws 6 месяцев назад +4

      I'll never forget Allondra. I spoke to her about 4 years ago when she was at another orchestral posting. Expressive and talented, the orchestra and audience were captivated by her. You are lucky to have her next in Europe.

  • @fredstiller9507
    @fredstiller9507 2 года назад +48

    Wow, Wow, Wow. Was für eine Spielfreude. Ein Sinfonieorchester von Weltrang und eine phantastische Dirigentin.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  2 года назад +1

      Vielen Dank!

    • @a.k.2363
      @a.k.2363 2 года назад

      Weltrang ist vielleicht ein wenig viel, da schauen wir nach Berlin oder Amsterdam, aber ein wirklich sehr gutes Orchester, bei dem man sich freut eine tolle Frau am Pult zu sehen

  • @truthbsaid1600
    @truthbsaid1600 Год назад +65

    What a great director: she brings out the best from every musician with her flowing style and passion. She is not into the music, she IS the music.

  • @handhenze2688
    @handhenze2688 10 месяцев назад +48

    Das Meisterwerk von Maurice Ravel. Geschaffen für die Ewigkeit. Nur die Besten werden dieses Werk zu würdigen wissen und diese Harmonie mit dem Orchester erreichen. NUR DIE BESTEN.

  • @modanisunflower
    @modanisunflower 5 месяцев назад +44

    As always, I love this tune so much. I found one new fact out of this performance. She's the most beautiful conductor I've ever seen. And her facial impressioon and motion gives me very good feeling like she is truly enjoying her profession!

    • @spikespa5208
      @spikespa5208 5 месяцев назад +4

      Wish they could have let the video run longer after the end, to see the audience, orchestra , and her.

  • @lucieleimbach
    @lucieleimbach Год назад +91

    I love the way the conductor show movement and expression. You know they love what they are doing. 🎼🎹

  • @danielaengel6699
    @danielaengel6699 Год назад +45

    Eine solch gute Performance habe ich von dem Bolero bisher nicht gehört. Absolut genial-Hochachtung 👌👏👏👏👏👏

  • @buffalogirl5972
    @buffalogirl5972 5 месяцев назад +32

    She... is amazing... ❤‍🔥 and the orchestra hypnotizing ❤‍🔥

  • @bettinazeitz5242
    @bettinazeitz5242 9 месяцев назад +33

    Ich könnte das stundenlang hören, einfach fantastisch.
    Eine wunderbare Dirigentin mit Charisma!

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  9 месяцев назад

      Vielen Dank!
      Freut uns, dass es Ihnen gefällt 😊

    • @anabellagonzalezgarcia9696
      @anabellagonzalezgarcia9696 Месяц назад

      Die Dirigentin ist aus México.
      Viva 🇲🇽 lindo y querido. ❤️

  • @fideliusconcrete4871
    @fideliusconcrete4871 2 года назад +29

    Jesus Christ, what was that???? I've played with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra for a very long time, we've played the Bolero with almost every famous conductor.
    And now there's this version ... and it's new, fresh, incredibly great dance music, a new composition by Ravel unlike anything I've ever heard.
    Let's all praise Alondra de la Parra! She's beyond amazing, she created with the WDR Orchestra a new masterpiece!

  • @mrbobarr
    @mrbobarr 2 года назад +88

    May I add my voice to the praise of the conductor and musicians. But don’t leave out the recording technicians. They too have performed a masterpiece of clarity, balance and immediacy.
    Over the years there have been probably wonderful performances of Bolero sadly reduced to fair-to-middling recordings, because of inadequate audio equipment (and perhaps non-musical technicians). Happily, times change, I don’t know if this technical crew belongs to WDR, or Kölner Philharmonie, or parttime workers from the docks. But don’t let them get away! They are priceless.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  2 года назад +15

      Thank you very much for your nice feedback!
      The recording crew was indeed a team from the WDR.

    • @spikespa5208
      @spikespa5208 2 года назад +4

      Wish we could have heard more of the applause and recognition of the orchestra (and the snare drummer!).

    • @gathsfamily2866
      @gathsfamily2866 2 года назад +2

      How I agree !!!
      Every chime, and boom is as clear as a bell !!

  • @CarmenCaldera-nf6hn
    @CarmenCaldera-nf6hn Месяц назад +4

    Bravo señora directora Alondra de la Parra......sublime.....increible❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ivanurbina2422
    @ivanurbina2422 Месяц назад +5

    Alondra de la Porra deserves great respect as a Maestro, for she conducts the music with so much harmony and feeling into it that even I, as an observer, can feel the music in my bones!

  • @mysteryminx2619
    @mysteryminx2619 Год назад +16

    Always a favorite. I was a percussionist and drummer. I switched to hand drums a few years ago. Always loved "Bolero" because of the featuring of the drummer straight from the top and then the progression they are given. I still love snare, and could hammer one in an age when you never saw a GIRL in the drum pit. Played it all. Never have performed "Bolero", but will always adore Torvill and Dean for giving it to the world. Thanks, for being there Ravel.

    • @a.duncan6791
      @a.duncan6791 Месяц назад

      In Miami, during the sixties and seventies, there was a radio station playing classical music exclusively. Bolero would play every so often. When it did, I'd stop what I was doing and imagine the piece to be the perfect background music for love-making, start to finish. Then, in '84, Torvill and Dean stunned the world with their interpretation for the Olympic ice dancing final skate. It was then I realized dance was also another form of love making. Thanks for the reminder...

  • @pimmagrimm
    @pimmagrimm 9 месяцев назад +26

    As a brit, this always takes me back to watching Torville and Dean ice dancing to that gold medal in 84

  • @holtlivesay797
    @holtlivesay797 7 месяцев назад +38

    One of my favorite pieces of music.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  7 месяцев назад +2

      We're happy that you like it 😊

    • @lenakatya4457
      @lenakatya4457 3 месяца назад +2

      Да, аналогично ❤ С уважением, Катя из Ростова-на-Дону, Россия

    • @gabikast5074
      @gabikast5074 3 месяца назад

      Ich mag es auch sehr

  • @gd-mn2yw
    @gd-mn2yw 4 месяца назад +24

    Pretty stunning performance. I've watched this multiple times and am still amazed.

  • @eduardoleonlotero
    @eduardoleonlotero 2 года назад +150

    This has always been one of my favorite pieces of all time. The way each instrument has their own little part to play and shine, and the incredible talent of that drummer to maintain that rhythm for 15 mins straight is amazing. Alondra always such a good and charismatic conductor, the way she has so much energy is so entertaining to see!!! Amazing WDR Orchestra, this is definitely one of my favorite interpretations of this masterpiece.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  2 года назад +7

      Thank you very much! ❤
      It is nice to hear that you like our interpretation.

    • @fastacker2
      @fastacker2 2 года назад +2

      I would build a robot to play that drum part. 15 miinutes of the same thing would be too much to bear. Of course it is played so beautifully here.

    • @keithdunwoody1302
      @keithdunwoody1302 Год назад +6

      How about that flute keeping rhythm with the drummer, yikes. Brutal. So beautiful.

    • @JOHN-tk6vl
      @JOHN-tk6vl Год назад

      Did you mean FAVOURITE?

    • @dickdebruijn6659
      @dickdebruijn6659 5 месяцев назад +1

      I'm sure that's what's meant John, but don't forget, this is US spelling, language changes in foreign parts, just thinking of Aftrikaans is an (xtreme) example

  • @MohammedfAnwer
    @MohammedfAnwer Год назад +23

    What energy, what energy, what energy. Best rendition of Bolero I have seen and heard so far. Simply the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    On a lighter note - along with her baton, her hair was also superbly giving directions. Superb, altogether.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  Год назад

      Thank you! ❤
      Nice to hear that you enjoyed it.

  • @mariomoreira5823
    @mariomoreira5823 9 месяцев назад +20

    ❤ INSANELY BEAUTIFUL ❤
    ❤ MASTERPIECE ❤
    ❤ SKIN-DEEP EMOTION ❤

  • @nigelrg1
    @nigelrg1 7 месяцев назад +31

    I love this piece. The way individual instruments dominate until the background takes over. I believe Ravel called this an etude, a study, and was amazed that it became so popular.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  7 месяцев назад +2

      We're glad that you enjoy this piece 🤗

    • @user-gg9ln8gh5c
      @user-gg9ln8gh5c 4 месяца назад +1

      А что вы можете предложить этому исполнению, если не популярность ? Оно не исполняется, а генерирует в нас , в наших чувствах ! А какова режиссёр ! Она ведёт и сопровождает четко ❤ режиссёр? режиссёр? 5:28

  • @estadodederechoperu7801
    @estadodederechoperu7801 9 месяцев назад +22

    most beautiful female conductor

  • @lwc2009
    @lwc2009 5 месяцев назад +22

    oh the passion of the conductor!!! enchanting!!! what an absolutely thrilling performance by all...Alondra de la Parra took my breath away.... 💖💖💖

  • @jesusleon5764
    @jesusleon5764 4 месяца назад +20

    Sublime, elegant. A beautiful, perfect rendition. Loving every second of it!

  • @lomgshorts3
    @lomgshorts3 10 месяцев назад +104

    One of the most energic renditions of Ravel's Bolero I have seen yet! Very well done.

    • @michaelzeidler2064
      @michaelzeidler2064 10 месяцев назад +2

      ❤❤

    • @valneihastenreiter1763
      @valneihastenreiter1763 9 месяцев назад

      Veja a do zappa

    • @dirkseibert3939
      @dirkseibert3939 8 месяцев назад

      Es gibt bessere Konzertaufführungen dieses Stückes. Mal wieder der Frauen-Bonus, nicht wahr?

    • @wougl
      @wougl 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@dirkseibert3939Geschmäcker sind verschieden. Vielleicht hattest du aber einfach mehr Glück und hast noch bessere Versionen gefunden. Für mich ist aber die hier Favorit. Viele Grüße

    • @lorozco2006
      @lorozco2006 7 месяцев назад +1

      I agree with you

  • @sieglindedieckmann2225
    @sieglindedieckmann2225 10 месяцев назад +28

    Das ist so wunderschōn❤man fűhlt jedes Instrument,bevor es ein gesamtes Orchester wird, so schōn❤

  • @PatrickBijvoet
    @PatrickBijvoet 6 месяцев назад +70

    I loved every note, every beat, every direction, every moment! ❤🎶

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  6 месяцев назад +5

      Thank you very much! 🤗

  • @piannof
    @piannof 2 года назад +11

    The drums have the most important part! Congratulations.

  • @sssivaram
    @sssivaram 2 года назад +158

    This is one of the most impressive performances of Bolero that I have seen and heard. Truly magnificent.
    The mood changes at around 7:30 when it seems that the whole orchestra has Ravel under control and they *know* they have it under control. You can see the relief and confidence that even the drummer, yes the drummer, is smiling. And he knows he has to keep the beat for another 7 minutes............
    Alondra de la Parra is unbelievable. It is like getting a ballet dancer turned classical actress to conduct. Around the 12:00 mark, she is almost daring the musicians (they respond 13:20) and quite literally lets her hair down at 13:40. Her performance is subtle, elegant and calming. I suspect that she would be equally at ease with a group of completely uncoordinated 8th-grade kids.
    Around 8:45 and 13:00, even the harp looks impressive.
    This is the performance for which I would have wished to have VIP tickets that offered a behind-the-scene tour where you get to meet each of the performers and congratulate them.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  2 года назад +14

      Thank you so much for your nice feedback ❤
      It is very nice to hear that you enjoyed our performance so much!

    • @DirectorChanel
      @DirectorChanel Год назад +9

      This is one of the most impressive comments that i have seen on RUclips.

    • @amibeg9784
      @amibeg9784 Год назад +3

      You know your stuff. Respect.

  • @dennishays3442
    @dennishays3442 8 месяцев назад +16

    Never never ever done so well. Bravo !!! Bravo to everyone !!!

  • @user-mx6si1yo4x
    @user-mx6si1yo4x 8 месяцев назад +9

    Wonderful! Conductor is excerlent. Of course beautiful.Visual.

  • @33826567977
    @33826567977 Год назад +70

    Alondra de la Parra hermosa mujer . no cabe duda que siente la música , la disfruta y cuando esto sucede el resultado es elocuente, los integrantes de la orquesta todos a la perfección , cada uno es un maestro en su instrumento que al igual que Alondra se ve que se meten en su instrumento musical con gran pasión , sin dejar de mencionar al baterista que con ese mismo ritmo ,en los casi 15 min del bolero no desentona en ninguno de sus toques , la interpretación de este bolero es majestuosa , excelsa , un verdadero deleite a los oídos de la audiencia presente y personas que al igual que yo lo vemos por este medio . Chihuahua México

  • @hmarquez9251
    @hmarquez9251 2 года назад +45

    Much respect to Alondra de la Parra. Watching her communicate with the orchestra was amazing. She used her baton, her eyes, her smile, her body movements. It was amazing, and the orchestra responded. They were so into the piece, it was incredible. I have become a fan of her and her talents.

  • @ursulahermsdorf2393
    @ursulahermsdorf2393 9 месяцев назад +13

    perfect interpretation ❤❤

  • @Wernerius100
    @Wernerius100 10 месяцев назад +11

    Bolero, oh yes, I´ve listend to it at least more than a 1000 times. But this is an absolute fantastic new interpretation. The best for me is the clear and deep bass from about min. 10 on. Never heard this in this way before. Thanks for posting.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  10 месяцев назад +2

      Our pleasure! We are happy that you like it.

  • @cynthiaharrell784
    @cynthiaharrell784 10 месяцев назад +17

    Of all the classics the is by far my favorite.

  • @tulaysinmaz9664
    @tulaysinmaz9664 6 месяцев назад +6

    Performances are excellent thank you so much for sharing Bravo ! Congraliations thanks 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🙌👍👌👏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @danielaborn404
    @danielaborn404 10 месяцев назад +8

    Ich habe den Bolero zum ersten Mal gehört beim Olympia-Sieg von Jane Torvill und Christopher Dean. Ein faszinierendes Stück. ❤

  • @elaineteut1249
    @elaineteut1249 8 месяцев назад +7

    Faantaastic. It is one of the most sensual pieces of music ever written. Wonderful orchestra and conductor.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much! 🤗

  • @pamelasmyth6800
    @pamelasmyth6800 Год назад +78

    Oh, my. The absolute precision and perfection demonstrated here by each performer under the baton of Maestra de la Parra (hope I got that right) is beyond words to describe. Each solo was a grand performance all its own complemented by the orchestra. Then, the entire orchestra rose to define absolute enchantment. Thank you to the camera crew for letting us see each member shine so beautifully and for all who brought us this incredible performance. How fortunate are so many of us around the world to be able to behold such a glorious work of art.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  Год назад +4

      Thanks a lot! We are happy that you enjoyed it so much. 😃

    • @ingemalinowsky7964
      @ingemalinowsky7964 Год назад

      ❤😊

    • @adamanthony7465
      @adamanthony7465 Год назад +1

      In agreement..I thank you for your thoughts.

    • @jeandeblaize4175
      @jeandeblaize4175 Год назад

      "Glorieuse" , je ne crois pas mais fascinante, envoûtante, certainement.
      Le côté glorieux chez Ravel, on le trouve dans son orchestration des Tableaux d'une exposition de Moussorski : la Grande Porte de Kiev où là, pour être glorieux, c'est glorieux ! 😉

  • @J.A.M.M.208
    @J.A.M.M.208 Год назад +74

    Que hermosa, refinada y culta mujer....excelente directora de orquesta....felicidades a los hermanos mexicanos....un motivo más para sentirse orgullosos

    • @OldPannonian
      @OldPannonian 3 месяца назад +1

      I find that Mexicans are superb people. I enjoyed their hospitality when I visited Mexico many times.

    • @J.A.M.M.208
      @J.A.M.M.208 3 месяца назад +1

      @@OldPannonian blessed You........for me only is a dream to visit México........

  • @LudanteGamingTech
    @LudanteGamingTech 3 месяца назад +5

    Beatiful. And I am not going to lie, the conductor is astonishing.

  • @radiotelegram
    @radiotelegram 9 месяцев назад +12

    Alondra de la Parra injects the warmth and beauty of her soul into every moment.

  • @alxyoutbe
    @alxyoutbe Год назад +120

    Absolutely wonderful!!!! I love this piece, but this performance is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. I got goosebumps!!

  • @Hotsk
    @Hotsk Год назад +9

    Maurice Ravel was a brilliant, forward-looking composer and one of the greatest orchestrators in the history of music. He composed so many outstanding works, yet the public only ever wants to hear one of them--again and again and again and again and again and again, and then again again.

  • @fredagosto
    @fredagosto 4 месяца назад +14

    Un solo aggettivo: FANTASTICA esecuzione‼️

  • @dennishays3442
    @dennishays3442 2 месяца назад +2

    Tell you something else ... Listening to Maurice Ravel's Bolero you find yourself in the company of some of the most sophisticated soulmates on the planet and their appreciation of an aesthetic. Love you guys ❤

  • @patmcmenamin4995
    @patmcmenamin4995 Год назад +40

    She is mesmerizing. Her pure delight shines through. Orchestra is perfectly in touch with her, and is flawless!

  • @fredricgrethel1717
    @fredricgrethel1717 Год назад +22

    Sensual, sultry, sophisticated, stupendous and special. One of the most free and human of performances of this piece that I have ever heard. Brava Madame! Your interpretation is truly unique, yet true to the composer.

  • @joellecastaner1813
    @joellecastaner1813 7 месяцев назад +25

    Magnifique avec en plus une femme cheffe d'orchestre 😊

  • @garykimmel3064
    @garykimmel3064 8 месяцев назад +12

    Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is most likely rendition of Ravel's Bolero. The progression from one instrument to another was wonderful to hear.

  • @intervencionterapeutica4820
    @intervencionterapeutica4820 Год назад +157

    ¿Cómo es posible que una canción dure 15 minutos, sostenga el mismo ritmo constantemente y no aburra no un segundo? Es un in crescendo constante y no te cansa nunca

    • @elseeleuteriobrandao6485
      @elseeleuteriobrandao6485 Год назад +5

      Genial!!!!!!

    • @Lama12339
      @Lama12339 Год назад +7

      Ravel composed this music piece during a time he was suffering from severe memory loss hence this genius outcome

    • @the_jolly_bunny
      @the_jolly_bunny Год назад +8

      Por eso mismo que es "in crescendo", la melodía no aburre

    • @stevenM8282
      @stevenM8282 Год назад +6

      A Masterpiece. Exquisite Performance.

    • @soniasaito1828
      @soniasaito1828 Год назад +5

      Great performance.she is great

  • @franfriedman6471
    @franfriedman6471 2 года назад +11

    Never truly appreciated BOLERO,until hearing/ seeing this! That drummer!!! The conductor!! Exhilirating!

  • @vivi.tam.
    @vivi.tam. 9 месяцев назад +7

    Absolutely amazing ❤❤

  • @user-wz6kp1lg9e
    @user-wz6kp1lg9e 3 месяца назад +15

    Just magnifique! A pleasure to listen and watch from beginning to end. ❤

  • @kenimiller3896
    @kenimiller3896 Год назад +161

    A mesmerizing performance, truly wonderful. Also, kudos to the recording engineers and sound people. This is one of the best recordings of an orchestra I've ever heard. Every instrument sounded fully alive, and you could hear the distinctive individual voice of each musician during their solo. Fantastic job.

    • @missionlinguistiquefrancop6356
      @missionlinguistiquefrancop6356 Год назад +4

      Only Ravel is to be credited for that. Every thing is written in his scores with such clarity and detailed explanations that no proper interpretation differs from any other.
      As a matter of fact, the conductor is not even useful in this piece : the drummer does the job. Except for dynamics, of course.

    • @kenimiller3896
      @kenimiller3896 Год назад +18

      ​ @Mission linguistique Francophone What you say may be true, but I was referencing the actual recording of the performance itself. Doesn't matter how good the interpretation is if it is recorded poorly. This sounds so good I thought it deserved mention.

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  Год назад +8

      Thanks for that!

    • @jupiterdelolimpo3487
      @jupiterdelolimpo3487 Год назад +2

      @@WDRKlassik
      Gracias por esta grandiosa pieza.

    • @luisfernandoescobarfimbres8339
      @luisfernandoescobarfimbres8339 Год назад +7

      @@kenimiller3896 completely agree with You, Im an audiophilia's interested and always looking for the perfection in the several recordings here in YT, always tray to ear with HD 1080p at least and this one, I do really find it with a better , if not the best one, Sound ...sorry my english, due its not my native language, it could be not good enough at all...Salute

  • @patcollins7208
    @patcollins7208 2 года назад +10

    Wonderful Wonderbar ,I started school in 1950 in war torn Southern England. The only instruments my school had were the 'Triangle' and the ''Tamberine', by 1955 I had progressed to the 'Recorder', I'm still progressing and admire greatly these wonderful musicians, Big Thank You for all your wonderful music. Great Stuff! ...... Pat. COLLINS

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  2 года назад +1

      Our pleasure!
      We are happy that you like it.

  • @phillipmaasdorp9491
    @phillipmaasdorp9491 9 месяцев назад +24

    I watched this piece numerous times. The passion and beauty of the conductor shines through all the time.

    • @user-hp6jo8od3n
      @user-hp6jo8od3n 8 месяцев назад

      Нет перевода! А вы что, против моих высказываний?

    • @OldPannonian
      @OldPannonian 3 месяца назад

      @@user-hp6jo8od3n What? Too much cool-aid?

  • @southernmediator8919
    @southernmediator8919 Месяц назад +3

    She conducted this piece beautifully.

  • @dennishays3442
    @dennishays3442 8 месяцев назад +18

    This woman is a goddess and Bolaro could not have been more beautifully conducted

  • @robintraina217
    @robintraina217 4 месяца назад +8

    always nice to hear again, and again.

  • @miroslavtuma3992
    @miroslavtuma3992 2 месяца назад +6

    Allodra de la Parra je prekrásna žena a perfektná hudobníčka s nesmiernym muzikálnym nadaním a v rukách má superkvalitný orchester.Je to perfektný zážitok.Ďakujem

  • @rafmann
    @rafmann День назад +1

    Absolutely stunning. I've listened to many interpretations of Bolero and this is my favourite hands down. Masterfully conducted and performed

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  День назад +1

      Thank you very much! 🤗

  • @r.msyiem
    @r.msyiem Год назад +14

    Even the conductor gives her full energy playing ravel bolero.

  • @Allbbrz
    @Allbbrz 2 года назад +9

    Love it ! I never met anyone who disliked this piece.

  • @RickTheClipper
    @RickTheClipper 3 месяца назад +4

    Alondra de la Parra is beyond belief! I heart this with Karajan and his substitutes. Best ever

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 8 месяцев назад +7

    Beautiful classic music at its very best the musicians deserve a lot of credit just image what a practice is before a real live concert you can do my job and I can't do your job love and appreciate you guys thanks you guys rock let's stop and honor this moment ! Joe

  • @luizaw3061
    @luizaw3061 Год назад +33

    Какой неописуемый восторг эйфория и гордость охватывает наверное любого кто слушает этот неповторимый шедевр равеля оркестр и прекрасная аллундра де лапаро как единое целое потрясающе звучит она как птица парит величественно и прекрасно

  • @gwynjordan7353
    @gwynjordan7353 7 месяцев назад +23

    The conductor kept it all together! With magnificent results!!!! Absolutely fantastic

  • @liberte5847
    @liberte5847 10 месяцев назад +6

    Outstanding joyfull ever, merci beaucoup from Paris France 👍 👍 👍 !

  • @michaelalukas6059
    @michaelalukas6059 Год назад +27

    Vielen Dank, endlich Mal eine Version, von jemanden und Gott sei Dank einer Frau, die das phänomenal hinkriegt Respekt!!❤

    • @WDRKlassik
      @WDRKlassik  Год назад +1

      Vielen Dank! 🥰

    • @lenakatya4457
      @lenakatya4457 3 месяца назад

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  • @shop99er
    @shop99er Год назад +46

    Superb performance by all the musicians!! The Conductor was a delight to watch as her mood changed with the tempo and volume, and the fluidity and grace of her movements.

  • @johnulmer6715
    @johnulmer6715 Год назад +52

    I'm not a big symphony buff, but it absolutely amazes me how all these individuals can come together to create something so beautiful and timeless. I believe bravo is the expression commonly used!!!