Saint-Saens: Symphony No. 3 "Organ" - Finale (Auckland Symphony Orchestra) 1080p

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Saint-Saens - Symphony no. 3 - "Organ" - Finale, performed by the Auckland Symphony Orchestra conducted by Peter Thomas, with Timothy Noon on the Organ.
From the concert "Organ Symphony" recorded November 2012 at the Auckland Town Hall.
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@glyndowning3076 4 жыл бұрын

At last, a version where the organ is allowed to soar above the orchestra, not be drowned out by it. To hear it 'growling' in the background was pure joy. Well done. Professionals or not, well done.

@laknad7750 7 ай бұрын

Yes.....at last! Thank you Auckland Symphony.

@veritas41photo 4 ай бұрын

Yes you are so right!

@keemez 3 ай бұрын

yeahhhhhhhh, no. them brass hits (1:59, etc) should absolutely be far stronger than that

@ShermanWilliams-ri4fy 2 ай бұрын

Brother, this whole piece is about the organ

@englishrose47 Жыл бұрын

The start of the final movement is one of the most powerful pieces of music in any genre of music in history. Nothing prepares you for the shock no matter how many times you hear it.

@malcolmdelargy2667 Жыл бұрын

Am ex army hard bastard. Not an expert on the classics by any means, don't pretend to be. But this makes me break down and cry, why I don't know. Not so bloody hard after all! And better for it.

@sidpheasant7585 Жыл бұрын

@@malcolmdelargy2667 When faced with the Holy Spirit we are ALL like this. That's one tough cookie, yet gentle and understanding and cleansing and healing at the same time. Inspires musical creativity too. There are so many paradoxes with Him - happy/sad is just one, the boundaries of life and art don't bother him, with the laws of physics He plays fast and loose. And He wants us to feel unfathomable mystery and yet understanding at the same time. Of course we cry in the face of that, other reactions are beyond us. But that's love and truth right there... The composer was a Frenchman who was keen to prove that the French could write music like this, as well as the Germans. But bizarrely it was the British that commissioned and paid for this French music (just as they had done previously with the German music of Beethoven's 9th Symphony). So it was first performed in the Hall of Saint James (who else could it be?) in London in 1886. Saint-Saens did not really want to admit what the music was about (though he did say:“I gave everything to it I was able to give. What I have here accomplished, I will never achieve again”), but the experts say for sure it is about Resurrection and Judgment - and I think most people hearing that could get that. There may be a reference to the Archangel Michael - the soldier and fighter who we pray to as we seek defence from the forces of evil. Believe it or not, the composer did his "Carnival of the Animals" at the same time - more or less - as he was doing the Organ Symphony, though he did not let the former out to be played until after his death.

@billmcginley 8 ай бұрын

@@malcolmdelargy2667 I never served, but I do know what you mean- the 2nd and 4th movements are just so emotionally powerful

@bernadettemcpolin1904 Жыл бұрын

This is the first time I’ve heard the Auckland Symphony Orchestra - my goodness what an awesome sound especially in this one of my favourite pieces of organ music. The sound of this organ is magnificent as is the organist’ s interpretation. He plays like he is having the time of his life as he plays this most flamboyant part of the work. The entire symphony is sublime.

@Sokx41 10 ай бұрын

The organ part is most definitely not difficult to play.

@susanpurnell2433 3 жыл бұрын

When my hubby & I renewed our wedding vows after 50 years, this was the music I chose to walk down the garden 'aisle' on the arm of my oldest brother, to ceremony conducted by my middle brother. That was 5 years ago, & I've since lost my clerical brother, but still have my husband & oldest brother. This piece is so special to me. The organ gives me goosebumps every time I hear it.

@ursulareeg1171 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect piece that was included in film "Babe". Loved it!

@bradyryan5105 2 ай бұрын

Same here. Love that movie & this music

@colingymer 3 жыл бұрын

Now *that's* what the organ part should sound like!

@alfredroyal3473 2 жыл бұрын

The finest organ sounding piece of music ever, listen to it only by an organ, takes you to another dimension.

@Mark_Dyer1 7 жыл бұрын

Were I an 'Aucklander' I would be so PROUD to have a city orchestra, and pipe organ, of this calibre! Well done Auckland!

@lorenzoparedes2306 5 жыл бұрын

My idea of the background music when the heavens open up in all their resplendent glory. Surely the composer, like other great composers, received instructions from ethereal sources.

@suebursztynski2530 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo! My favourite part of a favourite symphony.

@simpleharmonicmotion16 4 жыл бұрын

What a stunning and beautiful concert space you have there in Auckland. So well laid out for orchestra.

@canyoubelievethis220 4 жыл бұрын

@@lorenzoparedes2306 Trust me, Lorenzo. To have written a piece this beautiful, he definitely had instructions from ethereal sources.

@bernarddebaisieux5994 4 жыл бұрын

ET vous pouvez en être fier

@curlyjim2550 4 жыл бұрын

4 years on and I keep coming back to this stunning performance. Everyone involved should be rightly proud for bringing such pleasure to those of us for whom music means so much.

@DonFeeney Жыл бұрын

this song always brings tears to my eyes. look how far we've come as human beings.

@godfreyberry1599 Жыл бұрын

Pity, Young people in the 30 to 40 age group have been continuosly bombarded with and brainwashed with commercial rubbish, they wouldn't recognise the sheer mastery of this piece if it hit them between the eyes!. This composition is pure Heaven.

@ixlnxs Жыл бұрын

@@godfreyberry1599 Funny, 100 years ago they said the same thing about young people who listened to music by Saint-Saëns.

@mralsal Жыл бұрын

I was just going to comment that this all way brings tears to my eyes when I saw your comment mentioning the same thing. I don't know why; it just does.

@paulreesor8200 Жыл бұрын

How much have we come down from then? This was before electricity and computers.

@steveclayton5776 11 ай бұрын

Despite a fluff by a solo trumpet and a few sharps in the Brass (especially French Horns), this remains my all-time favorite performance of this piece, and one I have enjoyed countless times! I often play it through my sound system at live volume, risking the wrath of neighbours and rattling window panes simply to enjoy this movement in all its marvelous glory! Yes, I have orchestral training (Bb Clarinet), so I feel qualified to comment and to say, "Well done, all!". 😊

@graememiller3798 11 ай бұрын

Did somebody say "wanker"

@steveclayton5776 11 ай бұрын

I believe you just did. Hey, you do you. Your opinion is every bit as good as mine.

@tesmith47 8 ай бұрын

yeah the french guy got ragged for days!!!!

@tesmith47 8 ай бұрын

you using two bi amped sub woofers?

@steelbill1834 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, yes. Community orchestra's and bands are very much an important part of our culture. Music for the masses. Bravo Auckland! A truly inspiring performance.

@michaelmartens7728 4 жыл бұрын

This organ has an outstanding sonority - 32' pipes shaking the ground - and the cups and plates in my sideboard at home...

@sidneylanna2399 4 жыл бұрын

Estou no Brasil numa cidade chamada Juiz de Fora e, estou me deleitando ouvindo está magnífica composição e está brilhante interpretação. Bravos!!! MARANATA,

@chrismuller9289 4 жыл бұрын

And not to forget the 64' Gravissima....

@crockette.t7977 4 жыл бұрын

Pipe organs are best heard in the flesh. Everyone in the auditorium would have felt the emotion and vibration of the various frequencies through out the piece. Very stirring stuff! I recommend to anyone I talk to about pipe organs, that they experience a live performance of a big pipe organ at least once in their life. Its an unforgettable experience and a real eye opener for many.

@raygunsforronnie847 3 жыл бұрын

@yes man It appears so. The stop list here: aucklandorgan.org.nz/index.php/stops-list/ indicates some of the 32' Principal are in the facade.

@PrismRisen 4 жыл бұрын

Superb performance by the entire orchestra. An organ sufficiently majestic, and organist amply talented, to do justice to this transcendent work.

@gregson99 2 жыл бұрын

this was the heavy metal of our great great great grandparents day:)

@danielglacis4630 8 жыл бұрын

I always stupidly cry when I listen to this organ masterpiece... Wonderful !

@Markkuolavi 5 жыл бұрын

Me too :)

@johne6081 5 жыл бұрын

I always intelligently cry when I hear this organ masterpiece. :) It is one of the finest symphonies ever written, by a true genius. “With it, I have given all I could give. What I did, I could not achieve again.” -- C. Saint-Saens

@mocurio 4 жыл бұрын

Is it because it's Babe's song?

@BruceTheSillyGoose 4 жыл бұрын

mee three. :(

@Mark-uq9km 4 жыл бұрын

Its not stupid. Its wonderful.

@voxfugit 3 жыл бұрын

Love the entirety of this piece. When I saw it performed in Dallas, at one point I was ready to raise a lighter and yell like you would at a rock concert. It was so incredibly moving....

@rbeigh4761 Ай бұрын

Oh yeah...

@gutsfinky 14 күн бұрын

I would have paid good money to see that

@olderandwiser452 4 жыл бұрын

WOW, that's what I call an organ, that is just awesome, wish I was there to experience it.

@notRusl 8 жыл бұрын

Magnificent earth shaking bass on the organ.... replayed it twice today

@shotokanlegends 4 жыл бұрын

I have four different recording of this particular piece, I love all of them, but this performance I can only describe as towering magnificence - armature or not - IMO the best of the recordings I have. Brilliant.

@englishrose47 Жыл бұрын

I have listened to this symphony many times. I know what’s coming when it goes so quiet at the end of the third movement. It never stops me from jumping out of my skin when that organ chord crashes in at the start of the final movement.

@countbailiff3120 4 жыл бұрын

This is a superb version, I used this version for testing low frequency sub woofers for large PA systems, there are certain low frequencys down in the 30Hz region which really make your legs tingle, use a high grade pair of headphone and at 1.38 mins you will hear for yourself ...excellent work Auckland

@terrancestanton8129 5 жыл бұрын

Bravo maestro Thomas! Finally, an interpretation that savors the ending and does NOT madly rush, indeed gallop, thru the closing phrases. It irritates me no end that with this finale that everyone else, (Jarvi, Ormandy, Bernstein that I quickly surveyed) believes that speed equals excellence. Slower and relish it! The organ is really magnificent. Would love to be there and feel the walls vibrate!

@gijzje 7 жыл бұрын

This Organ suits the symphony never heard a better organ part really wow that Organ....love it!!!!

@MOGGS1942 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Wonderful organ playing. Auckland can feel justifiably proud of their Symphony Orchestra.

@furstjakobderschwabe 11 ай бұрын

One of the main themes of this concerto is the Plainsong "Dies Irae, Dies Ila," and the genius of C. Saint-Saens in taking it through variation upon variation, as well as soaring counter themes, never fails to amaze! The Auckland Symphony and this fine young organist certainly captured this work in all its beauty! Bravissimo!

@flamingfrancis 3 жыл бұрын

After hearing this magnificent rendition of her theme song Babe was seen splashing around as happy as a pig in the proverbial...

@johnferguson4089 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! That was so thrilling that it sends shivers up my spine. A beautiful performance and the organ is WONDERFUL!

@robbiewales3007 4 жыл бұрын

"If I had words." The only thing that makes me think when I hear this is, Babe. "That'll do Pig. That'll do."

@archangel6415 2 жыл бұрын

This symphony is so amazingly uplifting, something switches full on in my whole being as the organ in particular brings all the other instruments together. I first heard this being played on my local station but didn’t catch the name of it and I have sought it out ever since. Tonight, and 15 years later, I finally found it! Hallelujah!

@nancyarmstrong7472 2 жыл бұрын

You perfectly described the feeling I get when I hear it. It was played at the French Pavilion at EPCOT Center at Walt Disney World. Maybe it’s just in my French blood.

@archangel6415 2 жыл бұрын

@@nancyarmstrong7472 Dear Nancy, lovely of you to concur with your comment on this organ symphony. I wondered if you would also like to view an ‘off-the kirb ministries’ video called, “I got goosebumps when I found the Titanic pastor” it’s a powerful short video of a gospel presentation. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Peter

@nancyarmstrong7472 2 жыл бұрын

@@archangel6415 Sure. Can you send it to me here?

@archangel6415 2 жыл бұрын

@@nancyarmstrong7472 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/psecpZWhqcfDqqM.html Hi Nancy, I hope this link above will be a real blessing to you.

@billthomas7644 2 жыл бұрын

Was even done as a pop song "If I had words" to reggae beat.

@dr.polymath2902 2 жыл бұрын

the end is as majestic as the beginning of this beautiful symphony, and you know? that ending is so glorious it makes me think of a story ending "And so, freedom was obtained, victorious, good triumphed over evil despite the hard road, in memory of great men and women who gave their lives for the good of others, they will not be forgotten"

@gijzje 8 жыл бұрын

I've heard better versions of the symphony but never heard a better sounding Organ part of this symphony..... Majestic that is what it is.

@teatimothy 8 жыл бұрын

+Gijs ziezi Completely agree!

@lhharlow 7 жыл бұрын

I agree with you--the balance between the organ and orchestra is fantastic here; the organ comes out just a bit more than it does in other versions and sounds phenomenal.

@lhharlow 6 жыл бұрын

I agree. The organ stands out more than other recordings, and isn't overshadowed by the orchestra.

@tonyleeson1 4 жыл бұрын

I agree absolutely with Gijs! The organ and organist are simply, well matched!

@umbertofilineri4635 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mOBzgZtkvbK-k6M.html check this one out

@happydog68 Жыл бұрын

This has to be the 20th time I have had the pleasure of listening to this great rendition of the "Organ Symphony" and it still awes me. 😃

@sunnyjohn0304 4 жыл бұрын

I'm reminded of the adage, "If you do n't like the heat, get out of the kitchen!" Yes, maybe some professional orchestras might have surpassed this in quality, but don't knock it: this is a first-class assembly of committed and capable musicians, delivering a superb piece of the classical canon, and doing so with empathy for the music. Yes, there's the odd bum note, but it's hard to fault overall, and I take my hat off to them. And I have to agree, that any community who fork out for a superb organ of that calibre - and who clearly regard high-quality music such an important part of their lives - are rewarded with such a fabulous concert! Good for them. We Limeys clearly have a lot to learn from them, and they put us to shame!

@1999Valkyrie 4 жыл бұрын

Well said, Mr. Holley!

@hansmemling7605 3 жыл бұрын

The quality is quite shit though. I am not hating but once the ear is accustomed to something it is quite impossible to unhear all the mistakes, bad playing and badly tuned instruments

@Baxterpa 4 жыл бұрын

I never heard this symphony on the radio until today, and I had to locate it! I understand why saint saens never wrote another symphony after this! It literally made me cry. I am glad I am not a musician because I can enjoy it without critiquing it. Well done Auckland!!

@michelverpiot2682 3 жыл бұрын

Camille Saint Saens did create other great pieces of music, but this one is ma favorite, i heard it for the first time in Notre dame of Paris, magic moment i'll never forget , this symphony really gets on me....

@Whatismusic123 2 жыл бұрын

being able to critique musing is a blessing not a curse, education doesn't lower enjoyment.

@kathydominick1582 Жыл бұрын

Hearing it makes my cry too. It feels you died and went to heaven

@sidpheasant7585 Жыл бұрын

@@kathydominick1582 Yes, the experts claim it was influenced by a piece or pieces on "Behold the Temple of the Lord". Most of us first knew a fragment of this as the British pop song (but also religious): "If I had words to make a day for you", as taken up by the Farmer in the movie about Babe the Sheep-pig.

@richiejohnson Жыл бұрын

@@michelverpiot2682 wow what a performance that must have been! 😀

@oliviu-dorianconstantinesc288 3 жыл бұрын

Finally, a rendition in proper tempo where you can hear what every section is doing!

@MsPoppsie 2 жыл бұрын

Wow...What an organ!

@bradyryan5105 6 жыл бұрын

Love they picked this for the theme song to the movie Babe (1995)

@MsSteelphoenix 9 ай бұрын

I was lucky enough to hear a different performance of this particular piece. The organ at the Town Hall is a wonderful instrument and the way it fills the space is absolutely stunning.

@MyTroubadour 5 ай бұрын

Un grand bravo pour cette splendide exécution.

@jacobchernack1055 2 ай бұрын

"...And so it was that in all the celebration, in all the hubbub of noise and excitement, there were two figures who stood silent and still, side by side...And though every single human in the stands or in the commentary boxes was at a complete loss for words, the man who in his life had uttered fewer words than any of them, knew exactly what to say..."

@lucindamacarthur5673 2 ай бұрын

That'll do, Pig.

@vicc7409 5 жыл бұрын

Achievements like this composition and the masterpiece of an organ used to play it make me proud to be a human being.

@chidlers99 10 жыл бұрын

this is a superlative performance. The organ sound is awesome!

@annascholle9572 5 жыл бұрын

If I had words to make a day for you I'd sing a morning golden and new I would make this day last for all time Then fill the night deep with moonshine ("Babe" anyone?)

@bradyryan5105 5 жыл бұрын

Just what I was thinking. The song from Babe

@RaymondWesterman 4 жыл бұрын

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@alanrose4827 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly the pop tune that "nicked it".

@gijzje 4 жыл бұрын

Scot fitzgerald and Yvonne Keeley - If I had words 1978

@martinelectraglide8490 4 жыл бұрын

@@gijzje Precies Gijs. Goed onthouden!

@mikemidulster 5 жыл бұрын

Usually the large 32' pipes are folded and hidden in the ceiling but here we have them in full view, very impressive to look at and the sound is awesome. Of course you need good speakers to reproduce the vibes from the infra-sound. Music can be emotionally moving, but in this case the movement is also physical.

@flamingfrancis 3 жыл бұрын

I hope the foundations of the Hall were built to take it...

@annecohen8927 2 жыл бұрын

This is bigger than Davies Symphony hall in San Francisco. Spectacular performance by the combined cooperation of the organist, the pianist and the entire Auckland Symphony orchestra. I’m completely amazed.

@ExAnimoPortugal Жыл бұрын

Must be really quite the feeling to have those massive open diapasons blow right in front of your face.

@franota Жыл бұрын

Did I see a 64 foot? There aren’t many I know, so maybe it was a 32….

@jeffjensen27 Жыл бұрын

32’ Pipes Are NOTHING ☝️Compared To The Gigantic 64’ Pipes That Are In Atlanta City Boardwalk Hall On The Mid Mere Losh Organ!

@Alex462047 4 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that playing a pipe organ like that is like driving a bloody big truck. You push the pedals, but it takes a second for the reaction, and you've got a big rear-view mirror to keep track of what everybody is doing behind you😂 I love this finale. Saint-Saens is a master composer, and this is a good rendition.

@gutsfinky 14 күн бұрын

My dad is retired now, but for many years he was the organist at our church, and he dragged me to lots of organ recitals as a kid--so I observed a lot of organ playing. It always seemed to me that playing the organ was like playing a piano (console), driving a truck (pedals) and piloting a space shuttle (stops) all at the same time. Not sure how people do all these things at the same time!

@Alex462047 14 күн бұрын

@@gutsfinky I saw a lot of this too (Auckland Boys' Choir), and an interest in theatre organ keeps feeding the fascination. I'd need two or three brains to do what an organist does.

@philipsmith3084 2 жыл бұрын

This is uncomplicated and yet, so exciting! I wish I could be there to experience the sound live,. What a great instrument this is ... incredible!

@asl19999 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite performance of this amazing piece of music. Thank you

@sovaine 3 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely beautiful piece of music this is....superbly performed too.

@LectronCircuits 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most powerful classical pieces ever. Cheers!

@jolene3863 8 ай бұрын

So . . sublime! I love the interplay with the sparkling piano at the beginning, then the quiet, then it comes back with full power. Every single note is perfect.

@jeanhodge935 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought an organ After a zillion years of music study (including keyboard), cannot wait to tackle this one

@colincousins3862 4 жыл бұрын

Magnificent!! Saint-Saens would have been proud!!

@martincollins3861 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful concert piece.... Absolutely stunning

@albertpeckham8708 4 жыл бұрын

Let's go for the gold!...Magnificent! That's what a great performance is all about! I LOVE IT!!

@logica10 10 жыл бұрын

Wow..this organ has a 64' Gravissima stop (resultant), impressive. Congratulations for preserve this cultural heritage for generations to come.

@shiningarmor2838 8 жыл бұрын

Sadly, not a proper 64', but 32' is enough to give the impression.

@Beer_Dad1975 6 жыл бұрын

It's still an amazing instrument - I remember the first time I heard it play as a kid and being awed that a musical instrument could be so large and make such a sound.

@johnholmes912 4 жыл бұрын

1. Gravissima 64 Derived 2. Double Open Wood 32 3. Double Open Metal 64 Some pipes in façade 4. Open Wood 16 ext #2 5. Open Metal 16 ext #3 6. Open Diapson 16 Great 7. Bourdon 16

@prof911sc 3 жыл бұрын

I wondered if it had a 64' Thanks for posting

@chriswardlow9441 4 жыл бұрын

A great work this is and I love all 75 .22 minutes of it this no3 in rendition by the Auckland symphony orchestra brilliant and what an organ and what an organist Timothy is superb well done everyone

@alwellus 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent tempo! Many recordings often rush this movement, as if there is a fire.

@ExAnimoPortugal Жыл бұрын

Most performances and recordings nowadays rush everything. For some reason playing fast is associated with better.

@TERRYBIGGENDEN 3 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant performance all round, and donlt they all look fabulous in their elegant attire! Beautiful all round. :-)

@alaskafan21 10 ай бұрын

Loved the organist and how he voiced the organ for this dynamic work !

@peterbreis5407 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic performance and what a magnificent organ! As I child I attended Opportunity School and we did a lot of school outings, many to the Sydney Town Hall to listen to the SSO which once played the 64' pipes on the Town Hall organ. I was young so could not hear it, but I felt it and the conductor said it was a truly rare experience as it vibrated the Town Hall foundations and the nearby Sydney underground station.

@stuartwatson2732 3 жыл бұрын

...and after the decending pedal, the finale needs just a couple of fingers to remind the audience ‘who’s boss’, the ultimate KING of instruments! 💕

@joyride999 Жыл бұрын

So true 👏

@billyd9289 Жыл бұрын

There’s no reason to be sad or crying. It’s the beautiful sounds that draw out the emotions of our wonderful life on this splendid world!!

@veritas41photo 4 ай бұрын

One of my all-time favorite classical pieces. Saint-Saens must have been divinely inspired when he wrote this! The slow pace they used for this Finale was absolutely superb! Bravo! That last chord (perfect orchestral balance) did bring me to tears!

@BruceCox 7 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely thrilling performance! The Auckland Town Hall is now on my bucket list!

@pietrofurlan3183 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic !!! I hope art and beautiful music will save the world. From Italy... at the other side of the world. Good way to you all.

@alexhamilton9758 2 жыл бұрын

Astonishing organ!! The best sounding of any on KZfaq.

@Beer_Dad1975 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the Auckland town hall organ is an amazing machine! Been lucky enough to hear it in person a few times.

@8avexp 3 жыл бұрын

I've played this a few times. As a timpanist, I live for the very end of the piece.:)

@chischilisnez7811 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning! I've always loved this symphony.

@beachgirl1947 2 жыл бұрын

This is just gorgeous; I’ve got goosebumps !

@EvandroSchulz 6 ай бұрын

Wow!! Thanks for this record... the audio quality in bass and low frequencies is very good!

@p.a.5148 9 жыл бұрын

Some of the comments appear to reveal a misunderstanding of the nature of this orchestra. The Auckland Symphony Orchestra is not a professional orchestra. It is certainly far better supported and attracts better musicians than a run-of-the-mill community orchestra. But it's not really an apt comparison to say "oh, the Chicago Symphony did a much better version of this". It's about as useful or informative as complaining that a university orchestra isn't as polished as the RCO or the Berlin Phil.

@archlyn1 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, well stated. This is an excellent performance. Bravo to the Auckland Symphony Orchestra!

@gijzje 7 жыл бұрын

Despite all comments , this is an excellent performance , well balanced organ and orchestra. Not pro ? who cares, that known it is even more fantastic. The Organ is really Majestic never heard it better performed .

@wgeorgel 6 жыл бұрын

P. A.

@kerryeverett2814 6 жыл бұрын

Strefanasha you have confused the professional Auckland Philharmonia with the amateur Auckland Symphony. You have never played with ASO. Because we do not pay players. I play for ASO, and you have never. Play well and prosper.

@danieremia5739 5 жыл бұрын

@Strefanasha The APO are paid professionals, not the ASO.

@teatimothy 8 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I wish music critics (amateur or pro) could just enjoy the music. I have played in several orchestras that could probably play this piece better, but I still love this rendition. And this particular organ is nothing short of magnificent, not many of us have ever experienced 64' diapason at full throttle!

@teatimothy 8 жыл бұрын

+Paul B Absolutely, your comment was totally on point. My comment re. performance critique was not directed at you, Sir. :) (Auckland Beast - I love it! LOL)

@AnnizeRaath 8 жыл бұрын

Agree. Those are the sounds you sometimes need ears and a body to feel the vibration. Would love to experience this concert.

@teatimothy 8 жыл бұрын

+Annize Raath Yes indeed, I'd love to "feel" this 64' beast! New Zealand is too far away for my budget!

@barbaralennahightower9041 7 жыл бұрын

Amen

@richardobryant1284 5 жыл бұрын

The best rendition ever of a great symphonic organ piece ever

@togaminggu 5 ай бұрын

The balance of every instrument sound was very amazing, and pipe organ it self so brilliant.

@johne6081 Жыл бұрын

As a pipe organ fan, I love seeing the big bass pipes in full view.

@michelecarey9668 9 жыл бұрын

Saint-Seans's "Organ" Symphony is one of my favorite masterpieces. I never tire of listening to it. It's exciting from beginning to end. I would love to sit in on one of the orchestra rehearsals and practice with the first violin section.

@paulnoerenberg3267 2 жыл бұрын

And I would love to practice with the trombone section.

@englishrose47 Жыл бұрын

Agree - it’s a complete thriller

@tobinrowe9558 5 жыл бұрын

I have literally been looking for this for 3 years and I was only able to find it now because I didn't know what the piece was called, but now that I do know I am very happy.

@steveb3705 Жыл бұрын

The conductor, organist and orchestra does a great job and the organ is one of the best matches to the orchestra that I've heard for Saint-Saens.

@dominiquedescottes8314 5 жыл бұрын

Quand l'émotion vous envahie Un tsunamis de plaisir Le temps suspens ses ravages quelques minutes Merci a la musique classique

@robertstrong8966 4 жыл бұрын

KUDOS to all participants in this performance! Words are useless here. Sonic splendor that reached deep into my soul, making me cry joyous tears!

@bernardcromarty485 2 жыл бұрын

Great! The organ is prominent without being overpowering!

@craig2210 6 ай бұрын

This tore me apart and left me sobbing. I didn't see it coming. Fantastic.

@Mabeylater293 4 жыл бұрын

This piece has a 7 hertz register bass note. IMPRESSIVE!!!!!! Bass that will shake that whole room.😍😍

@jeromek2125 3 жыл бұрын

...and worth every penny!

@trolleybus1738 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful orchestra and organ for this great piece ! I love ! The sound of this organ is divine !

@davidfletcher1116 4 жыл бұрын

Love this movement, and loved this performance.

@calvezphilippe874 5 күн бұрын

Juste un frisson de bonheur à vous enchâsser aux spires de la délectation perpétuelle. Aux envols délicats ponctués, le vrombissement de la tornade frappée galope en interrogations si légèrement flutées. Sous chaque feuillage réunis, les bois se soulèvent à la flute déclamée, près d'accélération des cors sous cordes perfusées. En poésie tout se pianote d'allégresses confondantes, à l'échine dénoyautée. De toutes petites perles sur le clavier en réponses vibrantes. Et ce refrain entêtant, voire obsédant à la ritournelle, celui qui vous dévore dans vos extases endormies, réveille vos enfouissements, avant que n'alliez trébucher par devers les tombes réunies d'infortune. Capter cette odeur qui vous carcasse au moindre son réuni. Le clamer, haut et sans efforts, dés le premier choc en coup de scalpel de l'organe savamment constitué. En notice, bouffer les cuivres fous, écarlates, le plexus, une colonne à la hune, qui se corbeille à la défonce envisagée, au soufre du plaisir. Quintessences du tourbillon, celle du trouble renouvelé. Pour que nos mitochondries se souviennent du premier portail des élans de l'inspiration captive des élans improbables. Camille Saint-Saens. Je vous aime.

@chrisramm1 4 жыл бұрын

I bet top orgnaists from around the world queue up to get their hands on that organ, a beautiful performance, quite delicate, and with lovely feeling, Aukland is famous for a great many things, and this Orchestra is right up there. Thanks to all.

@svenc4803 7 жыл бұрын

I once asked a monk at the organ in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem to play the Bach T&F. I was BLOWN AWAY and humbled by the ferocity of the sound!

@billamos5125 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! The fact that this is a nonprofessional orchestra only adds to my enjoyment. Well done!

@donalddodson7365 3 жыл бұрын

BRAVO! What a fine performance. Brings back fond memories of my short time with the University of Redlands University-Community Symphony Orchestra, 1967-1969. I will never forget performing the entire 3rd Symphony with the wonderful organ of the Memorial Chapel. Marvelous piece of music. Thank you all.

@noelanderson703 4 жыл бұрын

I believe this is a mostly amateur orchestra, a good sound from sutch a small orchestra, a remarkable performance and a fantastic organ very well played....

@cybergrind 7 жыл бұрын

That Godzilla Pipe Organ, so powerful.

@richiejohnson 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding recording skill, sound is warm and clear with just a little reverb depth. Intelligent direction and pace. Wish there was more info in the description. Soaring and exciting music, I love listening to every version I find! EDIT back at New Years 2023. I love that the composer ended the work by descending to the lowest bass note on this lovely instrument! Maximum vibes! 😀

@davidwordsworth5584 4 жыл бұрын

Truly gave me the feeling of how each individual plays but comes together as an orchestra.

@jaybeeshultz 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching this over and over...continuous goosebumps!

@stevewaters449 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! What more is there to say!

@slyph63 2 жыл бұрын

Such an incredible piece of music

@Brissieskater1 2 жыл бұрын

Babe the movie was the first time that I had ever heard this tune and the Auckland Symphony Orchestra have done a brilliant job with their rendition - it's not heavy or dull - well done ASO! from your Aussie cousins on the other side of the ditch.

@MrVonLeipzig 9 ай бұрын

I'm Always happy and gratefull when thé music of Saint-Saëns is played outside France. It's a délicate intention, and a justice too. Thierry. From France.