Recorded live at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, November 27 2016. Netherlands Chamber Orchestra / Nederlands Kamerorkest Gordan Nikolić (violin / concertmaster) Serenade for Strings by Antonin Dvořák. www.orkest.nl
We chose the second movement for our wedding as I, the bride, entered the hall. Not many people noticed what it was, they just liked the beautiful sound. I didn't need tontell anyone about it. This was just for me. Me showing my eternal appreciation for Dvorak's music.
Dvorak is so underrated, like yes he’s relatively known and popular but his compositions are rarely talked about/heard in the more mainstream space yet his compositions are so unique and beautiful
Yes. There is a lightness about Dvorak--both light as in the opposite of dark and light as in the opposite of heavy. Hard to describe, but wonderful to listen to.
@@gspaulsson If people cough during a concert, then THEY are the ones not focusing on the music and it's rude to make noises and disturb other people with ADD who are trying their hardest to focus on the music. Fortunately, the audience member in this video coughed in between the movements.
When I was a violin student at age seven, my first teacher once said, "If you wish to capture the heart of your audience, you should start with a piece of Bohemian music".This performance proves it.
Capturing the heart of an audience is an interesting subject. Some pieces of music somehow resonate with us as do certain performers. I think it will always be a mystery and that's where the wonder of music really comes in. I hope you're still playing the violin, Felix. Playing from "your" heart is always the best way to capture another's heart.
agree, Dvorak Cello Concerto, the piece why one chooses to learn to play the cello, not yet too bohemian, because dvorak wrote it in the "new world" but the czech origine isn't missing many passages.
Ambroos Vaes my favourite piece of music(second movement)-i too was amazed to hear it on a recent BA trip to vegas😁-doesn’t get played often on classic fm unlike the first movement which is played alot!
The camera people are experts in the way they have captured this magical experience showing the beautiful hall as well as the brilliant players. Bravo.
I agree whole heartedly,!! I assume the orchestra is playing without a conductor,.Am I right? Im in my kitchen standing on my feet cooking while nursing an aching feet,.I forget the pain and looking forward to seeing this orchestra some day,,in Amsterdam,,Been there over 50 times but never made it to the Concertgebbouw....Thank you for posting this,,..
One of the bright memories of a faraway childhood in these dark times is listening to this piece in the evening on WQXR FM in New York City in my parents' home after a nice German dinner Hilda cooked, with the lights of the George Washington Bridge outside, the river flowing past, school and Russian class the next day, and the world turbulent but hopeful. Everything Czech was suffused in humane decency. Well, Dvořák's music is still here, and will be as long as there is a world. Thank you, Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra. A lovely performance.
_I too listen to WQXR in my apartment next to Thomas Edison's Laboratory in West Orange, near the Black Maria, the 1st 🎥 filming studio in the World in 1893. I think of Dvora'k and his soothing music in our pandemic world and it's connection to the past.
Děkujeme, myslím, že u nás v Čechách je laskavost docela rozšířená vlastnost mezi lidmi... bohužel ne v politice, to je ale asi všude.... učitel A.D. byl nějaký Bedřich Smetana a ten z mého pohledu psal také úžasnou hudbu, možná některou znáte, s laskavým dovolením posílám ochutnávku... hezký čas přeji z České republiky Ivan.... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RyxJMAuz5jY.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--p7pdqpOtmg.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-asB3vYgyYcw.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DPJ90_A-pW8.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8NKVEgXYth4.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QLUm_yvnyo4.html na tuto skladbu si každý orchestr netroufne ale Česká a Berlínská filharmonie s dirigenty Jiřím Bělohlávkem a Marissem Jansons to je u obou souborů geniální výkon... bohužel oba již nežijí.... moc jsem je měl oba rád.... máte tam i zpěvohry z oper Prodaná nevěsta a ukolébavky z opery Libuše... hodně štěstí přeji s úctou Ivan Hajžin
It took me a while to notice that there was no conductor for this. Completely in awe! I've never seen an orchestra play so amazing with only the concertmaster being the conductor!
The Boston SO just did the Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings without a conductor, and standing (except for the cellos, of course). It was the best I've ever heard.
Chamber Music normally never has a conductor, the conductor was playing in the orchestra normally. E.g. Bach used to play in the Group it was most needed
According to my string Ensemble and violin technique teacher its actually normal for string Ensembles to play with no conductor. When my Department (Instrumental Music) goes to competitions we never play with a conductor
Most orchestral pieces don't need a conductor, once an agreement has been reached on tempo and general interpretation. In an ensemble like this, a conductor is just PR. A conductor of this ought to feel a bit of a jerk conducting he or she would know if they were honest that they were surplus to requirements. Lovely piece by the way.
He's the best concertmaster. He doesn't think he's so important that he has to give upbeats and gestures. Instead, everyone's just listening, and playing it like enlarged chamber music. Everyone is equal. That's how it should be!
I completely agree, they are listening so carefully to each other and the music just unfolds naturally. (And I wanted to say that I have found your practice and technique books interesting and exceptionally useful).
Yeah, it's very interesting in how the orchestra hierarchy actually works. If there is no concertmaster, the very first violin is in charge. If the concertmaster is doing a bad job, the orchestra will turn to the first violin to lead them. Both with or without concertmaster though, the orchestra always keeps in check with the rest and with a good concertmaster that knows it's orchestra, everything becomes whole (including said master!). It's amazing to see, and even more amazing to experience it for yourself, that incredibly unity! :)
Именно и меня это покоряет, потрясающее единство всех групп, и внутри каждой! Служение МУЗЫКЕ БЕЗ САМОЛЮБОВАНИЙ! Это говорит о высокой музыкальной культуре и позмции и каждого из это прекрасного состава! И БРАВО КОНЦЕРТМЕЙСТЕРУ!!! МЕГА УМНОГО ВСЕХ ОБЪЕДИНЯЕТ ЬЕЗ МАЛЕЙШИХ ЯВНО ЛИДЕРСКИХ ПРОЯВЛЕНИЯХ))) 😊 ❤️
Dvorak is an Alchemist of the music, and these great performers are the Alchemists of Dvorak‘s music The greatness of Dvorak is off the charts Their wonderful performance is an order of magnitude, and far superior splendor It is bliss itself to fall asleep while listening to this masterpiece in my comfortable bed
When I was young and working for the telephone company in Boston, I would play this music in my head while the transit train went by Boston Harbor each morning with the sun rising.
1:51 I can't take my eyes out of him 🥺 he looks so so much like my dad who's in heaven now. 🥲 Feels like he's playing the song for me, this song is amazing!! ❤ i'm glad i found this video.
Definitely! Humoresque, Slavonic Dances, New World Symphony - I feel "the Czechness" in his music. And it's interesting that I really feel american landscape in American String Quartet (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DxtAHpYIXdU.html).
This piece is the synonym of PERFECTION. If I were to choose only one piece of classical music to listen to for the rest of my life, this would be it undoubtedly.
It takes me back to autumn. Seriously, I always listen to Dvorak during fall and I associate his music with that season. Palestrina, cool summer relaxing indoors. Bach, cold January. Tchaikovsky and Mozart (especially clarinet) Xmas. Beethoven is all Spring - especially the 3rd movement of the violin concerto. Vivaldi works every season )
@@migueldecarvalho8012 You reminded me of the soliloquy from Le Petit Soldat where the main character described which composers should be listened to at certain times of day and night.
This always makes me cry. I don't know, Dvorak just makes me sensitive for some reason. It feels like capturing somebody experiencing a change of heart and we all get to observe. Watching somebody struggle with a deep feeling and being vulnerable but generous of the heart - becoming determined while not foregoing the past. Very wholesome. Clearly a lot of the musicians were feeling it too.
Just glorious... I can't find anything to improve on either as to the performance or the piece itself. To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin commenting on beer, Dvorak's music is evidence that God intends for us to be happy.
Listening for the first time to this piece, I can feel the magic of the wind and my soul playing together, just for free ! A fresh, mild breeze of the human genius, going through space and time, to delight every heart open to be delighted. I wish you all that are reading this while travelling on Dvorak's windy wings, an awesome end of the morning, from France ! May the rest of your day be as generous and lively as this enchanting interpretation.
The best performance of this piece I've heard. This serenade is so gooey and delicious, I really never tire of it. The performers here are just exquisite in their voicing, nuance, dynamics. Just delicious!!
Cette sérénade est enthousiasmante.... Richesse du discours mélodique, harmonies à couper le souffle, orchestration sans cesse renouvelée dans l’utilisation des timbres des instruments. En onze mots comme en cent, une babylonienne architecture sonore érigée par d’humbles et impétueux compositeurs-interprètes🌺🕊
i understand..I did too...then maybe you will play.....also (in head) carnival.....american quartet, .....scherzo capricioso, golden spinning wheel......Moravian duets...(some of them) .or some others....miniatures is interesting too...slavonic dances...some melodies are addictive.....but of course mp3 player is good too....but its not always possible.......its better to think of some melody than dumb stuff....people have 60 000 each day....so music is better option.
I do believe if on a desert island with no loop available but the Tchaikovsky string serenade and the Dvorak string serenade there would be little for me to consider. So far as concept and originality of form and execution but chiefly for “transluxence” of soul with profundity of sheer sonic beauty; Antonine Dvorak struck a vein of pure musical joy that is just miraculous! I feel that I simply would not grow tired of it for finding new levels of utterance and perspective to enjoy with each hearing. This masterpiece exemplifies the preeminence of music above all the art forms. Hands down! Paul W. Green
i find so much wonderfull music in his compositios,gorgeous ,so varied ,from the new world symphony,to the lovely czech folk tunes he was a master of his craft,never will tire of litening to his unique music ,thank you antonin,xx
This splendor of words can not arrive No performance is as interesting and intriguing and captivating as this performance Dvorak is a Land of sober and rich spirit
What a beautiful piece of music! While Dvorak's Slavonic Dances make want to head to the hills, here is a serious piece of music, like his renowned 9th Symphony. Talent will show!
Dvorak's works are universal , and transcends the times. Deep impression was reaching my heart which is in the cherry blossoms in full bloom while being bathed in the blizzard of falling cherry blossoms petals
I repeat. “Music expresses wordless odyssey’s”. These fiddlers are exceeding suave musicians. This rendition was filled with expansive enlightenment which brings to mind the words of Plato, “like a fair breeze from a purer region.” It is eleven-ten p.m. June sixteenth twenty-nineteen. This serenade is inspired and inspirational! It calls to mind the old “LP” I purchased in about 1972 featuring the Berlin Philharmonic orchestra with Herbert Von Karajan in the serenade for strings by Tchaikovsky. I greatly admire that piece but the Dvorak was simply conceived on a much higher plane and fleshed out with such fervent ardent spirituality. This performance is so special on several levels. The laser beam focus and precision of this band carried me aloft in a way quite unexpected for a work so very familiar. The freshness of approach and lovely musicality is like a beautiful diadem crowning the close of a most auspicious day. And for me it has been exactly that! I am so glad this masterpiece came to mind and I happened upon this video. Thank you, thank you,thank you! When I think on the crass descent of this present world into the mindless expressions that pass as music and entertainment; it is art like this serenade that buoys my mind and spirit to remind me that God, indeed, has not forsaken the earth. I glory in the reality of truth that gives me the power of perspective to see and appreciate the glory of THE LORD JESUS that excels anything and everything. Consequently, I have the joy of understanding great music from the inside out and back again and the personal contentment in knowing that the “spirit of man is the candle of the Lord searching all the inward parts of the belly.” HE is also the creator of every concept. With highest regards, Paul W. Green
paul green Dear Paul, said”crass descend”, halted, but for a very short instance in the timeline of the everlasting Universe. Yet, very much long enough to reassure all of us the true beauty of human existence, that the best part of us shell always sustain us. Thank you for your kind words. Old man from San Francisco
Not a string player, (unless banjo and guitar count). But I was really enamored with this piece in high school. My gosh, so fortunate to hear this video recording. Fabulous.
I like how Dvořák took inspiration from Chopin's waltz in C-sharp minor Op.64 No. 2 for the main motif of the 2nd movement of this piece (4:43). Superb
Heerlijke relax-muziek van Dvorak, kende deze serenade niet. Fantastisch hoe het orkest op elkaar is ingespeeld, en zonder dirigent speelt, dwz.de concertino die die taak heel subtiel overneemt. Prachtig
I propose a celebrity deathmatch! Tchaikovsky vs Dvorak! Fight to the death!! Oh wait, too late... I guess we'll just have to settle for enjoying each for their own merits then.
The tempo de valse is beautiful and inspiring, the largetto is beautiful and mournful. The whole piece is stunning. Dvorak was a master that is often overlooked.
Just like delivering good news to someone has a positive rub-off effect on the messenger, performing Dvořák's Serenade is really a very therapeutic endeavor for performers. There is so much 'pure goodness' in it. Somehow even the moments which could cast a gloomy shadow - light melancholy of the Waltz, or the fragility of the opening of Larghetto - retain the wonderfully cloudless atmosphere... The remarkable thing about Dvořák's Serenade - this 'cloudless goodness' is fully sufficient for sustaining meaningful communication for nearly half an hour of music. - Misha Rachlevsky, 2000 (Quote found on Wikipedia)
I love this composition deeply, especially the second movement is one of my favorite musical pieces and always enlightens my heart. If I were a composer, I would like to write music such as Dvořák did it.
