THANK YOU MAHLER | MAHLER SYMPHONY NO.3 - BERNSTEIN | CLASSICAL MUSIC REACTION 

The last movement of this piece changed my life the first time I heard it.

The adagio is painfully beautiful

Mahler programmed each of the movements to have a meaning. In his own words, he titled the movements as follows: I. "Pan Awakes, Summer Marches In" II. "What the Flowers in the Meadow Tell Me" III. "What the Animals in the Forest Tell Me" IV. "What Man Tells Me" V. "What the Angels Tell Me" And most importantly of all, VI. "What Love Tells Me"

Mahler: GOAT of the symphony. Mahler's symphonies to me are incredibly personal as if we're in his head living his memories. And I don't know of any other composer who can go through an entire range of emotions in just a few moments. He's incredibly detailed. Mahleer is my favorite composer, for sure!

Mahler is my favorite composer, and this symphony is so good. each movement is an experience.

The final movement is the perfection of "couldn't find an ending", only to come to one of the best endings ever

It was Maestro Bernstein who brought Mahler back into the limelight. He went to Vienna and pounded the orchestra, who really did not want to play Mahler, into learning it; rehearsing it constantly; and finally performing it. And the rest is history. There will never be another Bernstein. One of the most brilliant, dedicated man to music we have ever had.

The final movement in my opinion is the single most beautiful piece of music ever written.

You did better than me for this symphony's first listen, I almost fell asleep during the last movement the first time I heard it (sacrilegious I know, but I was on a train and this isn't exactly "train music" lmao) But now this is easily one of my top 10 symphonies, and that last movement... Mahler initially subtitled it "What love tells me" for a reason... one of the most beautiful movements ever written. Also CONGRATS ON 4K!!! WOOOO

Man, you gotta react to Mahler's 6th symphony somewhere in the future. THAT is intense peace

I think it is very impressive that you have tackled mahler symphonies this early in listening to classical music as it is not the easiest music to comprehend in one sitting hahaha, but once you appreciate and understand everything it is all worth it.

I love Bernstein's recording with the New York Philharmonic. Mahler is hands down my favorite composer. I love his use of Nietzche's Midnight Song in the 4th movement. One of the greatest symphonies ever composed.

Just an observation: This symphony has six movements, not four. The 5th starts at 1:16:35 (the children's chorus) and the 6th at 1:20:43 (the beautiful slow last part).

This is the kind of reaction channel I can get behind Brilliant idea

After the first five movements depict all the different aspects of nature and man's place in it, when there is seemingly nothing left to describe, the final adagio sums up everything we feel which cannot be put into words.

Yo props for taking on a Mahler Symphony! They are long commitments but sometimes they're a slow burn you'll never forget

I love this symphony especially the first movement

I usually don't like filmed performances sound-wise (though it's cool to watch the musicians and the crazy conductor), but this one was REALLY GOOD. The sound was perfect, and the back-and-forth with the camera was just awesome. Lovely Leonard. I love to watch him speak about music as well. He was quite a genius.

I love this symphony. I could listen to it all day. Specifically the last movement ❤ keep up the good work gidi

1:16:34 "Where did they come from" Absolutely priceless reaction 😂

First time I heard this symphony, somewhere during the last movement, I couldn't stop myself from falling to the ground crying uncontrollably for about an hour. Definitely one of the most cathartic musical experiences ever.

I really like this channel. Thank you for these reactions, Gidi! I watched this whole video!

Thank you for this video. I remember the first time I heard this symphony. It was Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic. I became obsessed. This opened a vast world for me.

My fav is the Chicago recording because you get to hear more of the bass trombone play the low, low note in fast march section

Mahler's rite of spring.

Ah my favourite of the Mahlers. For me this is Peak Mahler. Followed closely by 2 and 7.

BERNSTEIN IS THE GREATEST CONDUCTOR OF MAHLERS MUSIC!!!! NO ONE COMES CLOSE TO HIS CONDUCTING!!!

I once went on a date to this symphony. My soon to be partner at that time said to me after the finale, where we noticed we were starting to breathe and exist in total harmony to the pulse of the music: "That was better than sex".

7:32 This is one of the things I love the most about Mahler. Not only his sound is voluminous and full of character, but as a first-time listener there's not many usual, recognizable patterns to hold on to. You just know you're truly in for a ride.

That duet between the horn and violin about halfway through the first movement is one of my favorite parts of this symphony. Such a beautiful moment.

This music(mahler in general) is too complex and long to fully enjoy and understand In the first few listenings in my opinion, but if and when you get familiar with each of his symphonies,, when you really know it... than it's just great great music, like no other in my opinion.

It is hard to have *no* expectations when listening - we have different moods at different times and that will also influence our (probably unconscious) expectations and reception. Best we can do I guess is be conscious of that and - like you here - acknowledge it and not dismiss a piece if it doesn't vibe with our current state :) It's really fascinating to me, and satisfying, to watch how your attitude towards music evolves: not just that you're open to everything (bc you were open to begin with), but how you remain open throughout the more difficult listening experiences. That's proof to me, that classical music can appeal to anyone given the chance and you don't need years of education to appreciate it

Yeeeess !!!🎉🎉

Man, you absolutely must react to Mahler's 6th symphony, and also to Verdi's Requiem! Of the latter there is literally not a single reaction on youtube, I'm counting on you 🙁 If you decide to react to the Requiem I would recommend choosing carefully, because the soloists are very important.

I think that it is good to understand Mahler more to appreciate his symphonies. There are two great Documentaries by San Francisco Orchestra as well as some others documentaries by other channels. I recommend them all.

Got to express my admiration that you're hanging on in there. I don't dislike Mahler but I can't maintain concentration for such a length of time. Kudos.

arguably the greatest 'resolution' of the work, in all of music, the final passage of this colossal work, it will interesting when you get to Bruckner, the young Mahler and his pals went to the premier of Bruckner 3, and when most of the audience were catcalling the great work as rubbish, he and his pals stormed so to speak back stage to say how much they admired it, Mahler later became a Conductor who 'championed' Bruckner symphonies after Anton's death.

more reactors should do videos like this one. thank you:)

Mahler's music is Heavenly

EPIC!!

I really enjoy his first symphony and his second one as well. And all the other ones too but those are my favorite. For me I am surprised with the Harmonic decisions Mahler makes for the most part. IMO his sound has a lot of influence in it but goes its own direction. I always expect certain chords to be responded to a certain way and he always throws off my expectations. Plus I admire how he plays around with so many emotions and expectations in one movement. Where he is reluctant to settle on any one mood for too long.

Folk whose whole music experience is confined to three minute songs (most people it seems), should take the time and have the patience to listen to this. Yes it's a mountain to climb but, oh my, what views!

This is such an intimate symphony, one that you understand with time and with life. Very hard to fully appreciate it on a first listen, but a good attempt nonetheless.

It's one of my favourite symphonies ❤ it was my favourite Mahler symphony for a long time. Now my favourite is no. 6 😁 (it's a totally different kind of piece).

when you see how long the video is.. and prepare snacks and drinks for the night.

It's crazy how Bernstein moves through the louder parts that involve the whole orchestral much faster than Abbado. There is almost no time to appreciate them. Like that ending of the 3rd movement. While he also manages to move through the last movement at such a slow pace that it feels like it's dragging. So yeah, I recommend Abbado with the Berliner for that one (1999). Bernstein is at his best in his 1960s recording of the 1st and 5th Symphony.

I figured this is the Mahler symphony with the highest chance that you wouldn't find it engrossing. Mahler symphonies can typically be understood as narratives experienced from the perspective of a protagonist, but this one less so, I think, which might have something to do with why it feels less like a drama despite containing plenty of dramatic flourishes. There is a wild audacity to it that is unlike any other piece though, and I respect it for that. Going in without expectations will definitely serve you well with the 4th, but I think you will find the 4th easy to love.

The magic of Mahler 3 finally surpassed the Mahler 2 for me, when listening to a recording by Klaus Tennstedt (who also does a superb live recording).

This is my first time commenting on this channel. The symphony was beautiful and charming. As a recommendation of a piece that is not well known I would recommend checking out Salieri’s Piano Concerto in C Major. I’m interested to see your opinion on the piece.

holy fuck, this is all i wanted xd

A performance of Mahler 3 takes about 90 minutes. Which makes it the longest symphony in standard repetoire.

For other Mahlers I suggest you try a non-Bernstein recording, Abbado, Heitnik, Nott, Dudamel, many better interpreters! Lenny goes slow most of the time

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I have some trouble with this symphony, mainly how it is structured…I feel that Mahler got MUCH better after this symphony in that respect…I like/love every single movement on its own…There are SO MANY great passages that I used to listen to over and over again, but as whole, I think this symphony feels a bit disjointed and incoherent…I think Mahler perceived it as well, since every following symphony (even 7 and 8) feels much more unified (again, in my opinion..) than this one. But the writing in some of these passages 🥹😱😍 Also congrats on the 4k 💪

First, I admire your resolution to go into Mahler works with no preconceived notions - yet I feel that I need to give you some tips about the next three. Spoilers ahead, so stop reading here if you wish. --------- The Fourth is small, quiet, and will blow nobody away, though you may shed a tear. The Fifth is a glorious flaming dumpster fire, as Mahler was in the middle of switching compositional styles and hadn't quite got there yet - but you WILL be blown away. And then comes the Sixth - ah, the incomparable Sixth. You need to start Super Ironman training RIGHT NOW. Get the diet balanced; drink water; gym out; run up some hills with ever-increasing weights (including pianos); climb a few mountains; get lots of carbs, protein, and fresh vegetables; get plenty of quality sleep; gather some close support people around you; and mentally prepare yourself for the fact that you will still lose. The Sixth will give you a beatdown that you will never forget even after you are dead. Only question is: will you rise from the dead and try again? I have, many times. 😬😬😬🤕🤕🤧😵‍💫😭😭😱😩💀💀💀💀

At 1:37:44 Bernstein winces when the 2 timpanists are not exactly together

Please do Mahler's 8th Symphony sometime soon: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nxf3xtH31jA.html You will like it, guaranteed!

1:38:15 1:43:31

If you want something more intense try the 6th. Can't get more intense than that.

First time listenings are usually difficult for this kind of music. You have to digest it first, I mean for Christ sake it's not a Katy Perry song

23:43 It annoys me when performances do this. Mahler asks all four flutists to play piccolo here, but one of these flutists has stayed on flute. I suppose the employment contract of the principal flutist said that they couldn't be required to play piccolo. If getting them on piccolo was indeed absolutely out of the question for some reason, I'd at least think that a budget that has room for a women's chorus and a children's chorus would also have room for a fifth flutist to play the piccolo passages from the first flute part.

The last movement is wayyyy too slow in the hands of Bernstein... Please take various conductors for future Mahler symphonies. And is it me or the sound of the video is strangely compressed? Takes out a lot of amplitude.

The symphony has six movements, not four. The one with the choirs is the fifth, and the one succeeding it is the sixth.

For me Bernstein's Mahler recordings of the nine symphonies are very uneven, I prefer the consistency of, Haitink, Barbirolli and Abbado

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