Symphony No. 3 'Eroica': Heroism & shock tactics | Gardiner and the ORR on Beethoven's Symphonies

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4 жыл бұрын

After hearing Beethoven play through his 3rd Symphony at the piano, the composer’s pupil Ferdinand Ries wrote that “heaven and earth will tremble when it is performed”. This prediction metaphorically came true: the Eroica’s unprecedented ambition in terms of expression and architecture lifted the symphony into a new realm and has shaken composers, performers and listeners ever since. In the third film of our Beethoven Symphony series, John Eliot Gardiner shares his insights on the Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major ‘Eroica’, with exclusive footage of the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique in rehearsals for our Beethoven Symphony Cycle.
Directed and edited by Richard Wilson. Produced by Bill Lloyd & Richard Wilson. Director of Photography, Benjamin Ealovega.
About the series:
Though we’re sad not to be performing our Beethoven Symphony Cycle for you live at the moment, we’re delighted to share of our new nine-part film series in which John Eliot Gardiner and the ORR explore these incredible works as we rehearsed for this project. We'll be releasing a new film on each Symphony every Friday - for more information on this series, visit our website:
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@saidtoshimaru1832 4 жыл бұрын

Just love the ORR recordings of this symphony. The drive is just irresistible. It's one of those works I grew to be fed up of, so many versions, so many orchestras, so much the same and interchangeable, but when I heard Gardiner's and ORR first recording, I fell in love with it again.

@Noctifern Жыл бұрын

same my friend. there is so.majy recordings that just don't hold up to gardiners

@dirkseibert3939 7 ай бұрын

This is a Beethoven as it should be. Bravo. Greetings from Germany.

@touchofsound 4 жыл бұрын

Structure not as a coathanger but as substance. So true. And so exciting.

@TheGloryofMusic Жыл бұрын

Yes, Charles Rosen noted that the genius of the Classical style is that the form itself has expressive significance.

@simonsimorangkir2440 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr.Gardiner for discussing of Beethoven's misterius and grand vision.🙏

@evanalexischrist8088 3 жыл бұрын

This is just fantastic! The orchestra playing so musically, so easily, filled with content! Gardiner, one of the great interpreters! Wonderfully explained, adds depth. Could listen for hours. Thank you.

@esthershin9690 4 жыл бұрын

blown away at their live carnegie hall concert this year. his love of beethoven is palpable and infectious! ....maybe i shouldn't use that word...dirty, dirty word... :(

@jduff59 3 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful - I became a fan of Gardiner after watching a video about the concept of his period instrument orchestra and his passion for musicology (which I fancy myself a novice of) Then I watched the film "Eroica" to learn even more about the 3rd (on of my 3 favorite LvB pieces).Listening to John explain this piece just makes it an even greater joy to listen to, and I listen to the 3rd 2-3 times per week, if not more. Thanks so very much for posting this!

@Noctifern Жыл бұрын

I've been obsessed with his recording of the eroica for awhile now. it's incredible, best by far for me

@carlob95 9 ай бұрын

Wonderfull! The recording is also very well done! 👍👍👍

@user-zm5ss5xo9y Ай бұрын

As someone who has been listening to, analyzing, and appreciating classical (i.e., concert) music for about 70 years now, I admire Gardiner's passion and effort in advocating using the so-called period instruments to play the "period" work like the "Eroica." Truth be told, however, this admirable sentiment is mostly a historical curiosity and sentimental fallacy. If Beethoven had had the modern instruments available to him, he would most likely have preferred the modern instruments instead of the "museum" oboes, clarinets, and flutes (to mention just a few) you see in this video. Had he (and Chopin) had access to the modern Steinway grand piano, for example, the Steinway would most likely be the choice, just as Beethoven himself preferred the fortepiano instead of the harpsichord for his 32 piano sonatas (including some that could not be played even by the fortepianos of his day). Yes, do listen to the "period" instruments for their historical, nostalgic tone colors, enjoy them, and imagine what Beethoven's audiences might have heard, but we can never truly go back to those days just as we can never truly dip our feet in the same river twice. Having said that, I thank Mr. Gardiner and the entire orchestra players for helping to shed more light on the beauty and power of the mighty Beethoven Third.

@mikrokorg4403 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! Will you upload this for every symhpony?

@tylerbragg4220 2 жыл бұрын

11:23 All in one breath? 😱

@hudsoncampos5976 4 жыл бұрын

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😍😍😍😍

@AlexandrosV 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely IRRESISTIBLE!!! Could you update me please on the Athens concerts? I posted this question on the earlier videos but did not get any reply regrettably. Many thanks

@monteverdichoirandorchestr9911 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Alexander - sorry we missed your previous post. At the moment we unfortunately can't say exactly when we'll be performing in Athens, but we do hope to reschedule these concerts to some time in the near future! Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for all updates. Very best wishes, MCO

@AlexandrosV 4 жыл бұрын

@@monteverdichoirandorchestr9911 good morning to the Monteverdi Team and many thanks for your reply. I will keep my eyes open and hope to see you all soon here in Greece. Best wishes, Alex