1:49 Introduction 4:50 Iman Habibi - Jeder Baum spricht Ludwig van Beethoven - 5th Symphony in Cm Op. 67 10:38 I. Allegro con brio 17:38 II. Andante con moto 26:50 III. Scherzo. Allegro 32:08 IV. Allegro Ludwig van Beethoven - 6th Symphony in F Op. 68 44:12 I. Allegro ma non troppo 56:00 II. Andante molto mosso 1:07:05 Eine Nachtigall, eine Wachtel und ein Kuckuck 1:08:48 III. Allegro 1:13:40 IV. Allegro 1:17:17 V. Allegretto

I have heard Beethoven's symphonies many times; never with so much enthusiasm, emotion, and impeccable accuracy. This orchestra is clearly one of the world's best. Also, hats off to the sound techs who made this concert possible. The clarity of sound and definition of each instrument was beyond compare!

Sitting alone isolated and enjoying the my dinner companion at the other side of the table, The Philadelphia Orchestra . Thank you for the concert .

I remember packing up my dorm room on Friday March 13th after my university closed down, possibly for the last time and heard about this concert. Put this on my Bluetooth speaker and cranked up the volume. Used it as a sign of defiance and perseverance in the face of this difficult situation.

I heard of this performance on Fresh Air and I was not disappointed. Greatly moved. Splendid.

I'm not a musician, just a music lover - and I LOVED this concert. The Habibi lead-in worked for me, and the sound quality was great. Brotherly love to Philadelphia from Kent, UK.

Wonderful sound! Great orchestra! Beautiful Beethoven! Made my evening so enjoyable as I self isolate at home in beautiful County Wicklow Ireland.

Whenever there is a conundrum in Life, the answer? Beethoven. Yes the man's music is intense and existentially melodramatic, but how does he work Life's snarls out for himself through his music that's unlike anyone else's? Through Joy. And the Philadelphia Orchestra headed by conductor Yannick Séguin completely capture this Joy. Their performance is the best interpretation of the Maestro I have ever heard. The perfect selection as the world waits for better, happier times. What a blessing the City of Brotherly Love has in its orchestra and their leader.

After hearing the Philadelphia orchestra for over 50 years - I still think they're the greatest on earth. Thank you for emotive energetic musical playing! Marvelous, marvelous, marvelous!

I love the Philadelphia Orchestra! It's amazing how their intonation and the blending of sound within each instrumental group and within the orchestra in general is so wonderful! I just love the overall sound of the orchestra! Can't go wrong with the Philadelphia Orchestra!

A real moment of reflection and hope in a trouble time around the world! We shall back!💐💐💖💖💖

This was the perfect test for my new Pebbles Plus 2.1 speakers. I cried-literally. The orchestra's bass section is sublime and great oboe! Not quite so lonely now. Thank you for performing in spite of everything.

This performance brings tears to my eyes. Such wonderful music so magnificently performed - but to an empty hall. Just an example of what we are losing here and around the world.

I hope you could hear my applause after each piece. Never listen to Beethoven’s music without thinking of my late mother as she was born on the same day as Beethoven. Thank you, thank you.

Thank you for this thrilling performance. It is such a gift to see all these musicians performing Beethoven's works with such passion. We would all be lost without the artists in this world. Wishing you all health and happiness.

Thank you. Incredible performance in very difficult circumstances. The commissioned piece is beautiful.

Thank you for sharing the video. I used to enjoy going to concert of Philadelphia orchestra when I was in Phily to study. I am in Korea now though, so that I am happy to hear this.

Thank you for this gift of music. Kudos to the members of The Philadelphia Orchestra!

Thank you all members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and Thank you Yannick, for conducting these beautiful pieces of music for the world in these trying times. In a world of uncertainty, you have brought joy to the hearts of many. This is such a monumental gift from the most amazing group musicians in the country. I have longed to attend a live symphony performance of the Philadelphia Orchestra since I was a young kid. I have yet to manifest that reality for myself as I have always worked hard-working/ underpaying jobs that have not yet afforded me the luxury. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the members of the Phil, and those who decided to share this performance with the world. You have reached the hearts and minds in numbers that exceed the amount of seats in all concert halls combined. May you all be in good health, and continue to share beautiful music of old and new for many years to come.

Just another person who can't live without music, and most of all live music, of all types, and can't stop sounding like a child after all these years- more than 40- about how important music is and how much we don't see the importance of us as humans, to human life, and much other simple obvious stuff about being a human, about being human together, that I believe I'm seen as so childlike as to be a nut...but listened to Fresh Air and you said the things I've been saying for years, and taking the pats on the head even at my age. It is beautiful to see people remember what's important, and know when something makes it get real for everyone, all that I say and see people completely see too, and drop the distractions and little illusions about what is important. It is also bittersweet to know how dismissed I've been for not playing the "game" exactly right. I hope one thing, as well many other things involving strength to grow and the least amount of loss possible, I hope in this year we recognize that music has been part of us from the beginning and is an unbelievably important part of our existence as people, humans here together. Love to you for doing this, love from a person feeling quite alone.

What a delight to see and hear the orchestra without the coughing and sneezing.

Many thanks for your kind words and beautiful music!

No, the ovation was NOT missing after each symphony. Here at home, it was quite spirited and, if here, then I know it was offered around the world. Congratulations! It was a splendid performance.

Thank you for doing this for your fans in such a chaotic time when we need the classics to lift our spirits.

Thank you for giving us beauty, peace, and joy at this difficult time.

Thank you PHSO for such a nice gesture and compassionate participation in such extraordinary times when we need this the most.........GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!

Beautiful performance. Thank you.

Having heard the 5th a zillion times, I found this revelatory - fine, irresistible tempos; phrasing with a sense of destination; clear, full textures - and yes, the hometown orchestra!

Greatest Orchestra in North America

THANKYOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for brightening my morning with beautiful music by my favorite composer

I am so grateful for this performance. Thank you for your generosity of love through music.

Thank you!

I will never forget seeing this beautiful concert online, the night my work and city closed down. To watch it again is wonderful. Thank you Philadelphia Orchestra!

Beautiful - though I didn't live stream it, I listened as I worked today. Please hear my applause. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful work!

We had tickets to this concert (among others), and we're so sorry we couldn't be in the house to hear you play this great music -- but thanks so much for sharing these performances with all of us! Can't wait to get all this behind us so we can be in the same room again. (The Habibi was wonderful, by the way, and the transition to the 5th was inspired!).

I really appreciate that you brought out some of the harmony parts which I haven't heard on older recordings of these symphonies.

A superb, beautifully conceived performance! The commissioned piece attacca into the Beethoven was brilliant. The orchestra really seems to trust Nezet-Seguin; the mutual respect is apparent.

Thanks so much for this fabulous performance in these trying times.

Thanks to our wonderful Philadelphia Orchestra for such an exciting performance. So many interesting and thrilling touches. What a treat to be able to hear it. We miss you and look forward to being back in the hall!

Thank you for sharing this wonderful music. So uplifting!

Epic performance! Bravo!

Thank you - I have listened to this everyday of quarantine. It is both sad and inspiring.

Thank you for the lovely performance. I enjoyed it at home with my daughter.

Great performance. I love choice of tempo and dynamics. The recording quality is stunning as well.

The commissioned piece was extraordinary!

My compliments to the Philadelphia Philharmonic Orchestra who are playing to an empty Hall but they know that WE are actually making sure to hear them from home dur to the unfortunate Covid-19 Pandemic..... The compliments go to a team who feel their responsibility to carry forward this great culture .... Music ... THANK YOU The Philadelphia Orchestra

Thank you so much for this uplifting experience.

By far the best strings in the world!!!!

Bravo! Wonderful concert. Thank so very much for allowing us to enjoy it!

I cant wait to see them in person. Such a beautiful gift in such troubled times. To the unnecessary dead, may you rest in peace.

Breath taking atmosphere and richness.

Beethoven Symphony No.5 is my all-time favorite symphony! To my ear, this is a very emotional, romantic yet powerful composition from Beethoven. The Philadelphia Orchestra has done a remarkable job on this performance. Congratulations and job well done. I have 2 other CDs on Beethoven Symphony No.5. One from Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra by Herbert von Karajan around 1984/85. I feel this performance and arrangement very similar to that. I want to thank you to all the musicians. Your dedication and many years of hard work/practice bring us such wonderful and beautiful music. And thank you for sharing this video. Very high quality sound and recording. More people should hear and see this wonderful performance.

I heard the conductor interviewed on NPR the night before this performance, and watched it live. I've probably listened to this 20+ times since, as I love these symphonies. Also, I think it captures an interesting moment in the pandemic, where public events were cancelled but people didn't yet know that masks inhibit transmission of the virus (so there is no audience, but all of the unvaccinated, untested musicians are sitting next to year other without masks on).

Thank you for this beautiful performance. Your great performance lift our spirits at this difficult time. You give us hope, joy and peace through music.

I love my Philly orchestra ♥️

This is such a welcome find. Thank you, Yannick and PhillyOrch for this gem.

Thank you, I heard on public radio of your GIFT to all of us..

It's great to hear the Philadelphia Orchestra have an online presence. I would love to hear more performances from the Philadelphia Orchestra. I forgot what a great Orchestra it is especially with the new maestro.

Merci !!Merci!!! the second time i listen to it !!! BRAVO !!! xo

what a magnificent performance , thank you maestro

Bravo!

Wonderful performance! And so strange, surreal, to be tuning into a first of sorts. A virtual audience. I appreciated it greatly, but would have preferred to be there in person for the visceral experience . Whatever, we are here where everything is changing so fast, yet we can still connect.

Thank You very much!

Thank you beautiful music

How many of us ever stop to think of music as a wondrous, magic link to God... Thank you Yannick. WCC Alumnus

With gratitude I thank you all for this beautiful concert

This, the Philadelphia Orchestra, IS the Premier Orchestra of the world and this performance is truly outstanding!

Our Fabulous Philadelphians, Bravo

🕊️♥️ Thank You ♥️🕊️

Awesome! great👏

Simply beautiful

Thank you!!!

Thank you

Thanks so much for this concert. It's something special to take our minds off the coronavirus pandemic.

The circumstances under which these performances are horrible. Luckily, orchestras-Minnesota Orchestra’s audience-less “Leningrad” was most poignant-are giving us all some much needed grace right now. Bravo Philly! Brilliantly played!!

Wonderful! These people are heroes. (And let us remember why we can view this performance, because of the unsung, silent heroes who created the Internet and KZfaq.)

this is what is meant by class and as in classical

Love the beautiful sound of Verizon Hall and the great sounding symphony orchestra. There is a slight lag of the video to the sound. The camera is not focusing on the soloists. But what can I say? I am getting a clear and well balanced sound for free. The world premiere goes very well with Beethoven's 5th. Thank you.

Sublime!

It's sad that this had to be performed to an empty hall. But, that actually added to the performance--the acoustic reverb in that hall was fantastic. The first movement of the 5th--I think the tympanist was having way too much fun! I've never experienced the first movement of the 5th performed at quite that fast tempo. But it works. Thanks for a great performance.

I'm really glad this was livestreamed

This is great

Awesome way to spend 1:26:35. Thank you.

I had the tickets of this performance in Carnegie Hall. Very sad it didn't happen. This video give me the imagination.

Bravo!!!

You all rock!

Excelent idea, thanks

It sucks how everything is being cancelled, but bravo on still performing the concert but for a non-visual audience!

TREMENDOUS!

Bravo - Bravo. 👏👏💐👏👏

Maravilloso concierto bravo

A wonderful performance 👏

I would call this an historic performance.

I doubt it, but anyone here remember that one Vine with the music students performing Toxic? Like, with an opera singer on vocals? I'm pretty sure the second oboist in this performance is in that Vine.

연주 잘 들었습니다. 감사합니다~~💗💗💗💗💗

Please credit the new commissioned work here.it is stunning. Maybe add to the video title. Beethoven won't mind at all

perfect in every way during this time

Don Lussi on timpani, I believe. I remember this Orchestra under the baton of its former conductor Eugene Ormandy with its fabulous string section

Great motion!