Easily the greatest performance I have ever heard, on record or in the concert hall. It truly captures the mystery and medody which are so uniquely Sibelius, and the tempi are just right (unlike many other performances). Well done! And great recording and video editing too.
My appreciation of woodwinds has grown tremendously listening to Sibelius's symphonies. They can be haunted, evocative and playful. I love this symphony and this is an excellent performance from a small community in Norway. Remarkable the investment made in European communities to bring this gorgeous music to the public.
Impressive performance and even more impressive finale, among the finest I've listened to thus far for this masterpiece by Sibelius (and I have listened to my fair share, since first discovering this piece in late 2011). The joy and passion which the players put into the music is clearly evident in both visual and musical terms. Hopefully this great orchestra will get a wider following with time!
Seems like since the days of the outstanding Ms. Frøydis Ree Wekre - first chair of the horn section in Oslo Philharmonic - who set the stage for many ladies to follow in her footsteps, such as today's Inger Besserudhagen in the same Oslo Phil. And so is the case here with the impressive first and third French horn lady players. Isn't it just amazing!? The French horn is probably one of the most difficult instruments to play in the orchestra, and in Norway, the ladies are just leading the way forward! Kudos!!!
@@hildelundegarby2715 - Wow! I envy you - having such an amazing teacher. Reading your note actually sent me immediately to watch again Ms. Wekre's interview dating back to 2013 with Sarah Willis in the horn hangout. This 50-minute session was time well spent - recallng "buzzing at the bus stop" and whistleing like birds, and her fine sense of humor. It takes sometimes a lifetime to realize what someone has been missing, and for me at more than 70-years old, who played clarinet during my youth years, I am more confident then ever that in my next life I will learn playing the horn... am so addicted!!!
Οτυπος ειναι μαεστραρα,super super super.Τον εχω ακουσει και στην 40 του Mozart.Ειναι απο τους σπουδαιοτερους ολων των εποχων.Συγχαρητηρια και στους μουσικους της ορχηστρας , ειναι καταπληκτικοι πολυ σπουδαιοι.Θα παρακαλουσα εαν υπαρχει με τον συγκεκριμενο μαεστρο και ορχηστρα η 5 και η 9 του Μπετοβεν.Ανυπομονω.Πολλα μπραβο.!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Wonderful Sibelius 2 this live performance I play this along with JB’s wonderful RPO recording (also on U Tube) I have the original LP updated copies still can thrill ; but this one’s a complete joy
Sibbie attracts more than his fair share of such individuals (IMO). If I don't like something, be it musical item or composer, I just don't go there, or move on... nothing to see here. I can't remember giving a thumbs down to anything on CZcams. No desire to wound.
@@noriemeha I was JOKING. Who cares if people click the thumbs down or up button really. And, yes, there is *no point* in being unkind. It simply amuses me that folks can get upset over even the most sublime of offering on CZcams, including this which was simply an outstanding performance.
Easily the greatest performance I have ever heard, on record or in the concert hall. It truly captures the mystery and medody which are so uniquely Sibelius, and the tempi are just right (unlike many other performances). Well done! And great recording and video editing too.
What a marvellous moment of Johan Sibelius creation and authentic kind of art.
A superb recording and video of this orchestra in total synchrony with the conductor and the music of Sibelius. Thank you for posting on CZcams.
Brilliant musicians! Incredible sound! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to listen to you.
Performance excellent. Sound engineering perfection. Thanks for sharing.
I love the serene look on the concertmaster’s face at 43:04 - he knows they nailed it. Pride!
My appreciation of woodwinds has grown tremendously listening to Sibelius's symphonies. They can be haunted, evocative and playful. I love this symphony and this is an excellent performance from a small community in Norway. Remarkable the investment made in European communities to bring this gorgeous music to the public.
Impressive performance and even more impressive finale, among the finest I've listened to thus far for this masterpiece by Sibelius (and I have listened to my fair share, since first discovering this piece in late 2011). The joy and passion which the players put into the music is clearly evident in both visual and musical terms. Hopefully this great orchestra will get a wider following with time!
Way to go, Maestro Jensen - conducting from memory.
Magnífica interpretación felicitaciones Orquesta y Director para esta sublime sinfonía, muy buen sonido. Gracias
Do not tell me that you dislike it too , simply superb, love the conductor brilliant.
Seems like since the days of the outstanding Ms. Frøydis Ree Wekre - first chair of the horn section in Oslo Philharmonic - who set the stage for many ladies to follow in her footsteps, such as today's Inger Besserudhagen in the same Oslo Phil. And so is the case here with the impressive first and third French horn lady players. Isn't it just amazing!? The French horn is probably one of the most difficult instruments to play in the orchestra, and in Norway, the ladies are just leading the way forward! Kudos!!!
Thank you (From the third horn player)!
And yes, Frøydis was my teacher. ;)
@@hildelundegarby2715 - Wow! I envy you - having such an amazing teacher. Reading your note actually sent me immediately to watch again Ms. Wekre's interview dating back to 2013 with Sarah Willis in the horn hangout. This 50-minute session was time well spent - recallng "buzzing at the bus stop" and whistleing like birds, and her fine sense of humor. It takes sometimes a lifetime to realize what someone has been missing, and for me at more than 70-years old, who played clarinet during my youth years, I am more confident then ever that in my next life I will learn playing the horn... am so addicted!!!
Bravissimo!! 👏 Thank you for sharing ! 🤗
Οτυπος ειναι μαεστραρα,super super super.Τον εχω ακουσει και στην 40 του Mozart.Ειναι απο τους σπουδαιοτερους ολων των εποχων.Συγχαρητηρια και στους μουσικους της ορχηστρας , ειναι καταπληκτικοι πολυ σπουδαιοι.Θα παρακαλουσα εαν υπαρχει με τον συγκεκριμενο μαεστρο και ορχηστρα η 5 και η 9 του Μπετοβεν.Ανυπομονω.Πολλα μπραβο.!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Wonderful Sibelius 2 this live performance I play this along with JB’s wonderful RPO recording (also on U Tube) I have the original LP updated copies still can thrill ; but this one’s a complete joy
The symphony of symphonies!
Have played this since l was a teenager, a student and a young and older adult. It resonates with all stages of life…
Bravo! Electrifying performance!!
I love the Second Sinfonie from Sibelius!!!! This is Finland
Hypnotic
Sibelius tem peças magníficas. ouço essa sinfonia desde adolecência.
Excellente prise de son
Haha, the hesitant opening! Always the way. Lovely playing throughout!
Sibelius transforma a Finlandia en una sinfonía permanente. He allí el gran mérito.
Great second!
Outstanding performance. Why modern conductors wear pijamas instead of night suits?
25:41 😍
great
39:36
Yes, outstanding! But who is this ONE GUY who seems to exist only to scan the entirety of CZcams in order to deliver his thumbs down? 😂 🤣
Edward Scissorhands!
Sibbie attracts more than his fair share of such individuals (IMO). If I don't like something, be it musical item or composer, I just don't go there, or move on... nothing to see here. I can't remember giving a thumbs down to anything on CZcams. No desire to wound.
@@noriemeha I was JOKING. Who cares if people click the thumbs down or up button really. And, yes, there is *no point* in being unkind. It simply amuses me that folks can get upset over even the most sublime of offering on CZcams, including this which was simply an outstanding performance.
I listened to a lot of chords but I don't know where the melody starts. When I hear Beethoven I can even whistle the music but this one doesn't.
@@garynilsson416 Beethoven is not can can also.