This extraordinary piece was actually composed in 1937 in the midst of the rise of fascism which Bartok actively opposed: he withdrew his music from performance in Germany and Italy. His detestation of fascism even led to his departure to the US where, despite homesickness and distress, he continued to compose, not least another chef d oeuvre, the Concerto for Orchestra
You never get stuck with any ear worms with Bartok. It is always an alarming sound trip into another dimension. It can be eerie, sometimes scary but always beautiful. He was a master whose greatness keeps growing.
Wow! Thank you, HR Symphony for this. It feels like the sound track for these days; such a visceral representation of how we all feel as we navigate these uncertain times. You have provided a little "gestalt" in this beautiful, desolate, expressive Bartok piece.
There are Great Values in Bela Bartok 's canonical music . Also , a new concepts of variations of tempo and mood . Very very Interesting indeed . Thank you for the upload . .
Wow! demystified, crystal clear articulation, precision in dynamics, balance and meter reveal the sheer beauty of this piece. This interpretation is the honourable successor of Boulez‘. And yes, wonderful, no coughing, no burst of applause in the very second the last bit of sound evaporates in the air and all the rest. Thank you for offering this gift right now !
Thanks for a riveting and refined performance of one of the greatest and most creative pieces of the last - and indeed any - century. It would be great if, a la (pretty decent band themselves ) you could provide background info on the composer and work. In English or English and German. I often would benefit from this though, as a Bartok freak, I am fairly well informed here - and it is important to understand its precise context (see response to Dick Kaiser) Many thanks if poss!
Nghe âm nhạc Bartok , ngay lập tức, tôi nhận ra…rất khác hẳn, âm nhạc của các nhạc sĩ thời cổ điển và lãng mạn danh tiếng ❤ . Cảm xúc cũng khác ❤ @@@@@
Belleza absoluta llevada de la mano por una refinada y cohesiva expresividad y en medio de ella todos cantando en una sola voz./ Absolute beauty led by the hand of a cohesive and refined expressivity while in the middle all are singing in one voice. Mil gracias.
A wonderful performance and as usual an excellent recording. This work is a true gem . In the 4th movement there are two sections where the piano is for 4 hands and the celesta player moves over to the piano . Clever camera direction that doesn't show the moves. ( I also love the Martinu concerto for double string orch piano and tymp) .
Is there anything that makes a better soundtrack for our current situation than Bartok? Perhaps I am imagining it but this seems unusually, extraordinarily, passionate. Thank you for posting it
Musik kann brillant sein, virtuos, kraftvoll, poetisch und viele! mehr. Am schönsten ist sie aber, wenn sie schön ist. Und das ist dieses Werk und seine Wiedergabe!l
Remarquable interprétation, comme toujours. Nos frénétiques applaudissements pour le magnifique maestro et ses brillants musiciens. Avec nos remerciements enthousiastes.
To quote Shelley, 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever.' How true of this piece, and of its power, and of how you rendered it. It is a piece of sheer genius. Bartok would have applauded you.
24:23 Andrés, Sie sind das perfekte Beispiel für einen Kolumbianer, der all seine Kreativität und Kraft einsetzt, um unglaubliche Dinge zu erschaffen, und ich sage dies nicht wegen falschen Patriotismus, sondern dank Ihnen sind wir frei von Vorurteilen, denen wir so lange ausgesetzt waren.
Concert à huis clos, un peu de tristesse quand même, le public n'est pas si dérangeant et les applaudissements sont une forme de gratitude qui manque ici. Mais quelle musique ! et quelle interprétation !
Très énergique et émouvante interprétation de cette tragique Musique de Bartok en Mars 2020 dans une salle dépourvue de spectateurs à cause du coronavirus probablement .
Perfection. The quality of the material performed and published here by FRS is unparalleled. Excellent audio/video. Clear, crisp, flawless execution. Thank you for sharing this.
Wunderschöne und spannende Aufführung dieses einzigartigen doch perfekt komponierten Meisterwerks mit gut artikulierten und perfekt synchronisierten Tönen aller Instrumente. Die Virtuosität aller Einzelspieler ist echt bewundernswert. Der intelligente Maestro dirigiert das ausgezeichnete Orchester im gut analysierten Tempo und mit sorgfältig kontrollierter Dynamik. Wunderbar und atemberaubend zugleich!
I saw the Boston Symphony Orchestra play this with conductor Christoph von Dohnányi back in November of 2015. The hall seemed too big for it though but hey …. it was still amazing.
@@BrianS119BlackFlameLit Thanks for the info, my comment was just tongue in cheek actually, not serious at all, since somehow that part of it was lost. Delighting to hear that you love this wonderful piece !!
