Mahler: 3. Sinfonie ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Andrés Orozco-Estrada 

This symphony changed my life.

One of the best symphonies of all time.

I have listened to the Mahler Symphonies many times and I am blown away every single time by the time it ends.

The silence at the end is heartbreaking!! It must be an awful strain on Andres to “come back” to the real world after such heavenly music-making! I know it does me!!!

Ich habe bei diesem Konzert im Publikum gesessen und erinnere mich noch daran, dass ich die ganze letzte Viertelstunde geweint habe - einfach weil die Musik so unglaublich schön klang! Ich hatte Mahlers 3. schon mehrmals im Konzertsaal gehört (und sogar auch mal im Chor mitgesungen), aber nie zuvor hatte sie mich so ergriffen wie an diesem Abend. Danke dem hr-Sinfonieorchester und Andrés Orozco Estrada für dieses unvergessliche Konzert!

Here is what I have to say. Mahler is my favorite composer by a huge margin. This is one of my top four favorite Mahler symphonies, the other three being 2, 6, and 9. Over 45 years spent with it, I've listened to everybody perform it, hundreds of times: Bernstein, Horenstein, Levine, Barbirolli, Boulez, Haitink, Abbado, Adler, Abravanel...you get the picture. Hundreds of times. I've never heard this symphony before in my life. Touched by the hand of Mahler. I am NOT KIDDING.

I'm working my way through Mahler's symphonies one by one. The sixth movement is one of the most sublime pieces of music I've ever heard. I'm awestruck.

Said to be the longest symphony ever, but I have never been bored of this. Beautiful, just beautiful

Der Schluss gibt mir in diesen schrecklichen Tagen Hoffnung !

This is perhaps the slowest version I have heard of this symphony and perhaps the most dramatic. As usual this orchestra and its conductor are excellent! Kudos for everyone!

Ahhl The memories. The first time I heard this live - American Symphony in Carnegie Hall, Catherine Comet, conducting - our son was a "Bim Bam Boy" as a member of the American Boychoir (RIP). I can still see and hear it in my head after all these years. It was his first Mahler 3rd of many, including the CD by Ozawa and the BSO with Jessye Norman. How many years ago! That little boy is now 38 with children of his own. And he still knows and loves all the symphonies of Mahler. This performance is one of the best I've ever heard, and I heard the Mahler 3rd several times in my decade as a classical music reviewer for a large metropolitan daily in the '80s and '90s.

Thanks to Maestro Gustav Mahler for composing this symphony. Special thanks to Conductor Andres Orosco-Estrada for this performance and al always thanks to RU-vid for posting.:)

Nathalie Stutzmann alto voice is so deep, appropriate and adjusted to the key 4th movement of the symphony. Thank you, Mr Estrada for your choice and conducting this master piece of music with so much conviction.

This is the best performance of Mahler 3 I've ever heard. Those horns!!! So confident, they're breathtaking

Fabulous timpani at the end of the last movement. Those two guys really punched out their last few notes. Don't think I've ever seen a timpanist hit it so hard, and yet sound so clean and perfectly in tune. Bravo you guys!!

0:13 I. Kräftig, Entschieden 35:47 II. Tempi di Menuetto. Sehr mäßig 45:52 III. Comodo. Scherzando. Ohne Hast 1:05:12 IV. Sehr langsam. Misterioso. 1:15:19 V. Lustig im Tempo und keck im Ausdruck 1:19:35 VI. Langsam. Ruhevoll. Empfunden

That pianissimo brass chorale at the end is probably the best I've ever heard; genuinely heavenly - absolutely exemplary principal trumpet and trombone

Perhaps the most amazing ending in all of symphonic literature.

Andrés Orozco-Estrada ...dass der wundervolle, charismatische Dirigent am Schluss alle beteiligten Musiker und Sänger ganz besonders würdigt, das ist doch außergewöhnlich und großartig. Ich hatte bei dieser Aufführung mehrmals Gänsehaut und es traten mir Tränen in die Augen ... das gebe ich gerne zu. Wie wundervoll ist diese Aufführung von Mahlers 3. Sinfonie ... sie ist einzigartig. Ein großartiges Orchester, ein großartiger Kinderchor, Frauenchor, die Sängerin, Nathalie Stutzmann, tief empfunden, jedes Wort, jeden Ton ... Ich danke Ihnen allen, es waren wundervolle Stunden! Stunden? Ja! Ich konnte mich nicht lösen, ich habe mir Ihre Aufführung zweimal angeschaut/hört ... ich bin gefesselt und verzaubert. DANKE!

Mahler uses the same melody in his 4th "Wir geniessen die himlischen Freuden". Always fantastic music.

Unbelievable level of passion! Truly remarkable.

i always tear up during the 6th movement because my grandmother liked him. and also its very beautiful. 😭

i was word processing through much of the symphony; when i sensed the last movement was going to end, i changed to watch the orchestra, full page. i wanted to hear those tympani beats, which i think make the ending of this symphony one of the greatest endings. then the conductor ended the symphony, looking up, as if transigured, which he surely was. then he bowed his head and put his hands together in prayer. that is when i burst into tears, as the audience had remained silent until that point, before roaring to life. i love the way this orchestra's conductors call out each section for applause, as well as the whole orchestra. the first time i listened to the symphony, without watching it, i was sort of unimpressed. unimpressed no more. absolutely splendid!

This orchestra never fails to thrill me with its works. Absolutely one of the finest performances of this deeply haunting, beautiful symphony. Nathalie Stutzmann's entry is completely engaged so deeply in the music she is singing. It is all in her face. I wonder if she, as a conductor, has also performed this work. I have not been able to find a recording.

Absolutely stunning performance. This conductor is a genius.

Nothing short of an absolutely stunning performance. As a classically-trained pianist and media producer/engineer, dissolves rather than almost any cuts in the final movement would be my preference to truly accompany what is being heard. Many thanks to all who produced, funded, performed, engineered and posted this production and wherever you are, Gustav, a very special 'thank you.'

0:14 Begins | 10:10 friendly flutes begin | 14:07 marching | 14:27 winning awe | 24:50 repeat of beginning | 1:05:53 singing begins | 1:19:37 beginning of end | 1:40:02 (short version of beginning of end)

Extraordinario Andrés Orozco-Estrada, al frente de esta magnífica orquesta, que han conseguido una de las mejores versiones de esta maravillosa obra, que contiene algunos de los momentos más emotivos de toda la producción sinfónica de Mahler. A destacar, sobre todo este último movimiento, de una belleza y pasión casi sin parangón en la música; estas frases eternas que ascienden y ascienden y se encadenan hasta la resolución. Pocas veces la música es capaz de elevarnos en semejante medida. Y la aportación de Estrada, como en todo lo que le he visto, fuera de lo común, con una capacidad de mover el tiempo descomunal, y de extraer de la densa maraña orquestal aquellos sonidos por descubrir que nunca habíamos oído. Por ejemplo, es el primer director al que veo destacar el precioso juego de arpegios que hacen las cuerdas al final del primer movimiento, en el que los metales llevan, sin duda el protagonismo. El director colombiano se queda sólo por detrás del inmenso Bernstein, el auténtico arquitecto mahleriano del SXX. Grande, maestro! UN abrazo desde españa, hermano

This conductor is born to conduct Mahler.

Farbenprächtige und majestätische Aufführung dieser außergewöhnlich großartigen Sinfonie mit angemessenen Tempi und perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Der Dirigent ist echt genial!

Not one day in my life passes without listening to (or at least thinking of) Mahler's music

Grande interpretazione di una delle piu' belle sinfonie di Gustav Mahler

Mahler's greatest symphony in a splendid performance. Thank you for sharing.

The BREATH in its sounding grace, the HAND in heart's command, the SOUL in its lilting flight... and touched be our BEING... the music ... the music ... the music...

This is truly one of the best orchestras in the world with sound engineering second to none !

Of all the symphonic repertoire, this is the most glorious of them all!! Mahler was miraculously gifted in penning these enchanting, majestic, rhythms and harmonies. What a magnificent performance Maestro Andres Orozco-Estrada and the Frankfurt Radio Symphony have given us as an inspiring gift. Thank you immensely for posting this most memorable performance. When the soul leaves the body for the life everlasting, this would be the BEST music to transport it to Heaven. God bless each participant.

Bravo Samuel Seidenberg and the rest of the horn section!

The most amazing thing in this symphony is probably the attention to detail, especially in the wind section. SO many little details, little musical decorations and ornaments, like a medieval book page. Not long and boring ambiguous phrases.

The lengthy silence after the final chord is overwhelming.

Das hr-SO kann mit den grossen Orchestern der Welt mithalten. Dieser Mahler klingt wunderbar und elektrisierend. A++

This my first time listening to Mahler, I like it.

Since I have listened this wonderful orchestra with many conductors I have fallen in love with its amazing performances and exceptional great sound. Congratulations for all the musicians. Under this maestro conductor all the interpretation are really sublime! Bravo Andrés!!!

This most moving of performances brought tears and goose bumps to me. Congratulations on a tremendous performance. Thank ou for sharing.

In October 2018 I attended a wonderful performance of this piece by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with this conductor! I love peacefulness of the final movement.

Fantastic timpani playing at the end. :O

Was für eine ausdrucksvolle und tief empfundene Wiedergabe von G.Mahlers 3.Sinfonie! Das hr- Symphonieorchester,Nathalie Stutzmann sowie beide Chöre und Orozco-Estrada verstehen es, den Zuhörer in tiefer Ergriffenheit zu sensibilisieren.Elfriede Wölfer

Wow- let's be clear that the quality of what we can see here for free is just incredible. All the hr-Sinfonieorchester videos have fantastic sound and the orchestra often sounds like they have no equal on the planet (and I live in Chicago!). Thank you to all involved.

Absolutely the most glorious performance of this magnificent work I have ever, ever heard!!! (and I've heard a few.)

Espectacular ver esta pieza maestra! Y dirigida por un compatriota. El maestro Andrés Orozco. Un ejemplo para todos los músicos de mi país.

An absolute fantastic performance - more than anything did the conductor and the orchestra unveil Mahler’s ability to speak to the heart. Thanks!

Mahler 3 ,the best!!!I believe that this phenomenal performance(in the right sense phenomenal becouse it is so special)will remain to be remembered as unique and enchantingly beautiful💗💕💙💗💕💙💗💕💙Braaaaaavo for conductor and magnificent orchestra!!!💕💕💕💗💗💗❤❤❤

VI is just the most beautiful, sad, warm feeling. Absolutely breathtaking

Magnificent performance...the finale raises goosebumps!

Magical music moments happen sometimes. On this occasion the hr-Sinfonieorchester deliver a superb performance of the Mahler 3. Nathalie Stutzmann, and Jürgen Ellensohn deserve especial mention, but the whole orchestra respond unequivocally to the music, and to the direction of Andrés Orozco-Estrada. I'm so pleased to have subscribed to this channel. Look out for the live performances via RU-vid on Friday evening. Thank you all for sharing this music with us.

Uplifting. A true masterpiece both by composer and orchestra. BRAVO!

A magnificent performance! My congratulations to Maestro Andres Orozco-Estrada and to the entire Orchestra!!!

C'est vraiment une version de référence, Nathalie Stutzmann est sublime et bouleversante, le posthorn nous transporte dans un monde de mélancolie rêveuse, cette troisième Symphonie porte tout l'espoir de la Terre vers un monde meilleur, et le chef particulièrement inspiré par cette magistrale Symphonie nous emporte avec son orchestre au firmament de la musique symphonique. Bravo aussi au travail très professionnel des caméras.

for a hundred years I have loved the 4th and the 1st and only got to know the 2nd some years ago. But this is serenity at its most touching and why shouldn't the guy be passionate about such beautiful music???

Maravilhoso! Que maestro fantástico! E esse final...nossa celestial!!! Belo Horizonte

The Mahler 3rd is a religious experience and Orozco-Estrada treats it that way, with a personal "Amen" at the end. Thanks for posting.

Magnificent. I stood up and applauded when the symphony concluded.

Brilliant..The start of this my favorite symphony thrilled me always...phenomenal interpretation

Bellissima sinfonia e grande esecuzione. Bravo orchestra y bravissimo al direttore.

The final movement says this to me: "Humans are destined to greatness"

Masterpiece. One of the greatest symphonies of all time !

Impressionante a riqueza sonora e a versatilidade. Maravilhosa!

C'est un hymne à la Musique, un chef d'oeuvre absolu de la littérature symphonique , cet Orchestre et son chef nous donnent une émotion qui nous transportent 'un bout à l'autre de cette 3ème symphonie jusqu'à cette finale qui nous transporte au firmament,. Le silence que porte le Chef sur lui est l'apothéose de cette admirable réussite musicale Merci à RU-vid sans qui nous n'aurions jamais écouté ce concert.

Great words Alvaro! 4 mins to go and tears streaming down my cheeks.

Bravissimo. Beautiful deep Langsam. Wonderful conductor.

말러의 진수를 보여준 역대급 교향곡3번 이처럼 거대한 교향곡에 깊이 침잠할수있는 자의 열정은 대단한 의지의 사람이 아닐까 생각합니다 앞으로 두번다시 이런 음악이 나오지 않을것을 생각하며 위대한 말러의 음악은 꼭 음악을 떠나서라도 심리적으로 그의 음악을 연구해 봐야할 충분한 값어치가 있다고 생각합니다 왜냐하면 그의 3번교향곡은 음악이전에 우리모두가 심리적으로 이상한 세상을 지나왔가때문입니다~

Expressivamente controlada! Perfeita! Bravo!!!!

Great orchestra and wonderful conducting. Andrés Orozco-Estrada touches eternity.

Just awesome (perfect use of the word)! The adagio ending made the hairs on my neck stand up. Thank you Frankfurt Radio Symphony and A O-E, one of my favorite conductors!

This wonderful performance is so emotional and heart-wrenching. I have no idea how the players keep their composure to create such a performance.

Una excelente interpretación ¡Sin lugar a duda alguna!!!

Bravo mille bravos à tous les musiciens et leur magnifique chef d'orchestre.

Bemerkenswert, dass man Mahler's Musik - die ich immer schon geliebt und geschätzt habe - im Jahre 2017 noch einmal neu hören darf!!!! Orozco-Estrada ist kompromisslos, selbstverständlich aggressiv, super klar in Denken und Handeln. Und siese Orchester des HR wächst ständig über sich hinaus und geht mit ihm. Großartig! Jürgen, alter deutscher Musiker

Je réécoute cette version merveilleuse et profonde sans me lasser. Un vrai tour de magie musical !

Beautifully performed. Thank you.

best part is the lengthy silence at the conclusion

This Is Definitely; One Of My Favo(u)rite; Frankfurt Symphony Orchestra Performances!!!!

What a fantastic ending. That D major chord just blossoms in that space!

How can one man write the best music ever written in the world?!!!

Amazing piece of music. Fantastic performance.

Magnífica idea la del director!! Hacer una pausa en el primer movimiento 35minutos es lo que dura la quinta o séptima sinfonía de Beethoven; y cuando escuchas esa poderosa marcha del verano: KRAAAFTIIIGGG!!!!! 😃😃 Siempre quieres aplaudir en el concierto,; aún que la costumbre dicta que hasta que termine la sinfonía!!👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍 Bravooo!! maestros; Todos excelentes!!

What a magnificent orchestra and conductor.

This Is Truly; A Graduation; Into The Realm Of Upper Class-men; I Believe This To Be Grade: A; Quality Work!!!!

Excellent performance!! I will be here again.

Se nota que es Colombiano el director por lo expresivo, orgullo colombiano a la vista.

I wish this performance would get issued on DVD or CD. With Jessye Norman gone, Stutzman sings the fourth movement better than anyone. Orozco-Estrada knows what he's doing too.

Ich habe eine Aufführung des NDR Sinfonie Orchesters in der MuK in Lübeck gesehen. Das Konzert schien vom ersten bis zum letzten Ton eine PERFEKTE Aufführung gewesen zu sein. Wichtig zu wissen ist folgendes, damit die eigene Fantasie angeregt wird beim Hören dieses Werkes und damit die schöpferische Intention Gustav Mahlers verstanden wird: Es geht um die musikalische Darstellung der Entstehung der Welt (natürlich mit Hilfe der göttlichen Mitwirkung ==> Chor singt "Die himmlische Freud"). Seinerzeit waren die Menschen eben bibelgläubiger. Hört man unter Berücksichtigung dieser Information das Werk im Konzertsaal, wird man noch tiefer berührt von diesem Musikerlebnis. Zusammenfassend würde ich sagen: Das Werk ist der Hammer und gehört als "Erbe der Menschheit" klassifiziert. ❤️

Wanderful orchestra... great Mahler

Superbia In The Ultimate- with Leibe So Gott - from War to Love and remembrance to the Caritas which we look to in Such uncertain times .its like Moses facing God on the Mount " what shall I say " I am who I am " only Mahler . Bravo to all who gave us this great Gift .

I loved this. I have not heard the whole work before in one performance from go to whoa. I was very moved. Some fascinating bits of orchestration. Loved Stutzmanns solo and the choirs. The conductors enthusiasm was wholly engaging and the acknowledgement at the end heartwarming. Thankyou For posting

As with Nature itself, the instruments of the orchestra in expression of diversity and in unity of purpose... and so we are touched by its sounding messages of BEING.

An extraordinary piece and an extraordinary performance. I am sorry that it had to end.

Unfassbar schön!

Very good! Thank you!

Vielen herzlichen Dank.👌🎵🎶

My favorite, Moller Symphony! Thank you for an excellent performance