@@tpankratov You are merely demonstrating your own mediocre understanding of great music along with ill-informed prejudice. By the way, Schmidt did not "collaborate" with the Nazis; he accepted a commission for a work which it seems he had no serious intention of completing, preferring instead to produce the gigantic A major Quintet (for clarinet, piano (left hand) and string trio) for his Jewish friend and colleague, Paul Wittgenstein. Franz Schmidt was not mediocre in any field of musical endeavour: Godowsky viewed him as his only serious rival as a concert pianist; Mahler described him as "the most musical man in Vienna" and insisted that Schmidt play all the cello solos in the Vienna Philharmonic/Court Opera performances under his baton; Schoenberg ruefully observed that Schmidt was "too talented"; Hans Keller described him as "the most complete musician that I have ever met" (and bear in mind that Keller had met and often knew well many of the most notable musicians of his time, including his good friend, Benjamin Britten).
Danke für diese Aufführung dieser so wunderbaren Symphonie von diesem leider fast vergessenen großartigen Komponisten.Es ist traurig, dass vorallem in meiner Heimat Österreich, heuer der 150.Geburtstag von Franz Schmidt NICHT gewürdigt wird (z.B. "Das Buch mit 7 Siegel" oder Notre Dame) und viele andere spätromantische Meisterwerke dieses österreichischen Komponisten
Ich war angenehm überrascht, als ich erfuhr, dass diese Sinfonie in meiner Stadt gespielt werden würde, ich freue mich sehr darauf (Grüße aus Jekaterinburg!)
If just the Scherzo alone of this symphony was the only thing Franz Schmidt had ever written in his life, he'd still be among the greatest composers of all time. The extraordinary skill of the compositional technique and the unfailing brilliance of the orchestration throughout this magisterial work beggar belief.
This symphony is an absolute masterpiece that needs more exposure in the U.S. What a beautiful full-circle structure with the solo trumpet, echoed internally by the horns at the top of the last movement. And a scherzo that tries to be more upbeat but can't shake that falling idée fixe. And a gorgeously heartbreaking singing cello tune worthy of Schubert in the Adagio. I can't adequately express my love for this work in complete sentences apparently, and you all read it beautifully. Thank you.
Not sure why in Europe these conductors feel a need to meditate for ten minutes after a piece ends. It really destroys all the good feelings that the piece of music created. I'm surprised anyone even bothers to applaud after such a long pause, because it destroys the whole mood. On a brighter note, this was my second time watching this wonderful performance, so thank you for presenting it.
Perhaps you set out to learn how Europeans think becuase you clearly do not know. Ask yourself and then go and find out what motivates us in cultural terms and how we process emotional and sensory information. You will find that all countries from Iceland in the west through to Georgia next to the Caspian Sea are similar in these respects. I can promise you it is not for gratification or 'good feelings'. Instead of criticising European audiences why they don't instantly jump in with applause after such a work as Schmidt's 4th Symphony, you should be asking why they wait and also, why they wait as large group. It most certainly does not destroy the whole mood, in fact 100% the opposite of you, the pause after such a work enhances it. You need to go and find out why.
聴いていると、R・シュトラウス、マーラー、ヒンデミット、コルンゴルドなどの作曲家が思い浮かびました。ザ・後期ロマン派！という感じの濃い曲でした！初めて知りました！
ホーネックさん、やはり素晴らしいですね！
Ich hatte noch nie etwas von Franz Schmidt gehört und bin sehr berührt von dieser großartigen Musik. Herzlichen Dank auch für die Werkeinführung!
Das freut uns, sehr gerne!
A beautiful performance from the WDR, ably conducted by Maestro Honeck. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much! 🤗
Pure genius. Schmidt is amongst the absolute greatest symphonist of all time.
Это посредственный композитор, он написал всего 4 бездарные симфонии и сотрудничал с нацистами.
@@tpankratov You are merely demonstrating your own mediocre understanding of great music along with ill-informed prejudice. By the way, Schmidt did not "collaborate" with the Nazis; he accepted a commission for a work which it seems he had no serious intention of completing, preferring instead to produce the gigantic A major Quintet (for clarinet, piano (left hand) and string trio) for his Jewish friend and colleague, Paul Wittgenstein.
Franz Schmidt was not mediocre in any field of musical endeavour: Godowsky viewed him as his only serious rival as a concert pianist; Mahler described him as "the most musical man in Vienna" and insisted that Schmidt play all the cello solos in the Vienna Philharmonic/Court Opera performances under his baton; Schoenberg ruefully observed that Schmidt was "too talented"; Hans Keller described him as "the most complete musician that I have ever met" (and bear in mind that Keller had met and often knew well many of the most notable musicians of his time, including his good friend, Benjamin Britten).
Once again WDR has gifted us with a wonderful performance with great audio and video quality. Thanks.
It's our pleasure, thank you!
Danke für diese Aufführung dieser so wunderbaren Symphonie von diesem leider fast vergessenen großartigen Komponisten.Es ist traurig, dass vorallem in meiner Heimat Österreich, heuer der 150.Geburtstag von Franz Schmidt NICHT gewürdigt wird (z.B. "Das Buch mit 7 Siegel" oder Notre Dame) und viele andere spätromantische Meisterwerke dieses österreichischen Komponisten
Gern geschehen! 🤗
Ich war angenehm überrascht, als ich erfuhr, dass diese Sinfonie in meiner Stadt gespielt werden würde, ich freue mich sehr darauf (Grüße aus Jekaterinburg!)
Fast vergessen? He is more popular than ever.
If just the Scherzo alone of this symphony was the only thing Franz Schmidt had ever written in his life, he'd still be among the greatest composers of all time. The extraordinary skill of the compositional technique and the unfailing brilliance of the orchestration throughout this magisterial work beggar belief.
This symphony is an absolute masterpiece that needs more exposure in the U.S. What a beautiful full-circle structure with the solo trumpet, echoed internally by the horns at the top of the last movement. And a scherzo that tries to be more upbeat but can't shake that falling idée fixe. And a gorgeously heartbreaking singing cello tune worthy of Schubert in the Adagio. I can't adequately express my love for this work in complete sentences apparently, and you all read it beautifully. Thank you.
We're glad to hear that you like it! 🤗
What a fantastic symphony.
Such a great performance, please continue giving us more 🩵🩵🩵🩵
Thank you so much for presenting this. It was my first time hearing Schmidt. Now I am very curious to hear more from the WDR.
Welcome 👋
Ich war da und habe es genossen, merci!
Das freut uns :)
I knew this already, even have a recording of it (which I have not listened to in a long time); thank you for reminding me how wonderful it is!
Grateful for the life stream. Greetings from Virginia.
You're welcome! Greetings from Cologne
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@@WDRKlassik --- Indeed.....and from Citè Mexique aussi......!
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Total unbekannten Komponist😮, aber sehr berührende Musik. Danke! Ich fange an zu googeln.
Freut uns, dass wir Sie neugierig machen konnten. 😃
Not totally unknown, but far less well-known than he should be!
Yes, perhaps we can contribute a little bit to his rediscovery. :)
Not sure why in Europe these conductors feel a need to meditate for ten minutes after a piece ends. It really destroys all the good feelings that the piece of music created. I'm surprised anyone even bothers to applaud after such a long pause, because it destroys the whole mood. On a brighter note, this was my second time watching this wonderful performance, so thank you for presenting it.
Perhaps you set out to learn how Europeans think becuase you clearly do not know. Ask yourself and then go and find out what motivates us in cultural terms and how we process emotional and sensory information. You will find that all countries from Iceland in the west through to Georgia next to the Caspian Sea are similar in these respects. I can promise you it is not for gratification or 'good feelings'. Instead of criticising European audiences why they don't instantly jump in with applause after such a work as Schmidt's 4th Symphony, you should be asking why they wait and also, why they wait as large group. It most certainly does not destroy the whole mood, in fact 100% the opposite of you, the pause after such a work enhances it. You need to go and find out why.
Precisely. That’s what I wanted to respond, thank you!
真正🎶🤔🤔🏞️
Jed kurzel stole the first phrase for the Alien Covenant soundtrack
Pity there're so many empty seats....
Yes, this great symphony should be played to full houses.