Carl Nielsen: Symphony Nr. 5 op. 50 | Herbert Blomstedt | NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra 

Herbert Blomstedt ist eine lebende Legende. 96 Jahre alt und immer noch in der Lage, ein Orchester zu großen Höhen zu führen.

Conducted just one month before his 96th birthday 🥳

Maestro Blomstedt is amazing. No theatrics on the podium and just letting the music breathe and speak for itself.

I've come to know -- and love -- Nielsen's Fifth only recently, and this is the performance that introduced me to this great work. Many of Nielsen's works take time, effort, and concentration to understand and appreciate, and the Fifth is indeed a difficult work to take in when one first encounters it. But it is very rewarding indeed! That Maestro Blomstedt has a special regard for Nielsen's Fifth is evident in this wonderful performance. The NDR plays beautifully, with impeccable clarity of sound and with every musician in top form. I've also listened to Maestro Blomstedt's recording with the San Francisco Symphony, which is also excellent. But, to me, this rendition with the NDR is especially moving in an ineffable way. Thank you NDR, thank you Maestro Blomstedt!

After looking at a program about Carl Nielsen, where also Herbert Blomstedt was intervjued, I have begun to listen a lot more to Nielsens music. With Blomstedt as an enthusiastic mentor, himself here at the age of 96, I have begun to understand a bit of Nielsens universas. This Sinfonie nr 5 gives a good entrace to his musical world I believe... And I admire Maesto Blomstedt for his lifelong commitment about classical music. One can hardly believe that he is still conducting. But he is! The 11 juli 2024 he will be 97.

Es ist seht traurig, mitanzusehen, wie die großen Dirigenten im hohen Alter immer schwächer werden und so wird Herbert Blomstedt jetzt auch gestützt, genau wie Günter Wand in seiner letzten Phase. Es sei diesem vorzüglichen Dirigenten gegönnt, noch einige wunderbare Konzerte dirigieren zu können. Vielen Dank für die tadellose Aufführung der fünften Sinfonie von Carl Nielsen! 🌹

Where Stravinsky ventures deep into the forest, Nielsen assumes the role of wise sage who flies outside watching over the internal chaos that is deep forest.

Beautiful melodies that sooth the tension in this great symphony. Nielsen should be a household name.

Merci pour ce voyage initiatique en musique...

作曲家、指揮者、オーケストラ、 楽器の配置 現在　考えられる、最高の条件をすべて満たしています。 素晴らしい演奏　音楽ですね!

Never heard the fifth. What a MASTERWORK!!! BRAVO BRAVO BRAVISSIMO!!!

Fine orchestra. Very good string section......

First time I see him seated while conducting….fantastic

Wonderful, maestro Blomstedt!

Nothing but profound gratitude for this! Exemplary production values, orchestra giving their all, great conductor, and Nielsen' s 5th. Cannot ask for more!

0:38 begins | 4:57 drum roll | 5:07 transition to march | 15:50 drum roll | 20:44 2nd movement |

Brilliant exciting performance.....BRAVI TUTTI from Acapulco!

thank you!!!!!!

The first time I listened to this piece I didn't really like it. But I remembered it because of the snare drum solo, and for some reason decided to listen to it again. The second time I listened to it I was absolutely blown away by it. Now, it is one of my favorite symphonies ever!

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Two giants meet.

Wunderschöne Aufführung dieser nordischen und fein komponierten Sinfonie mit seidigen Tönen aller Streicher, milden Tönen aller Holzbläser und brillanten Tönen aller Blechbläser. Die rhythmische Trommel klingt echt eindrucksvoll. Der intelligente und unvergleichliche schwedische Dirigent leitet das ausgezeichnete deutsche Orchester im veränderlichen Tempo und mit künstlerisch kontrollierter Dynamik. Wunderbar vom Anfang bis zum Ende!

Très belle oeuvre! Pourquoi Nielsen est-il si peu joué en France ?

4:40 9:08 18:33

Was wollte uns Carl Nielsen mit dieser Sinfonie sagen?🤔

A momentous symphony. Up there with the best ever written. But disagree with the placement of the cellos on this occasion.

Has Blomstedt always conducted without a baton?

At 96 I think he’s the oldest performing conductor ever lived. Am I wrong?