I have a confession to make when it comes to Paul Hindemith: I HATE learning his music. But, if I get across that particular bridge for whatever reason, I absolutely love playing his music and/or listening to his music.
It’s that moment in rehearsal, after the gruelling practice at home when you realize…..”my God, this is truly a masterpiece!” It makes it all worth while.
A long-time favorite. A delightful work full of personality. The accentuated folk influence mixed with Hindemith's sense of quirkiness. A winner. And what a performance! It does justice to the work.
am 11.9. 2023 im Wiener Musikverein gesehen (Sächsische Staatskapelle/Christian Thielemann) . Antoine Tamestit großartig. Spielt inzwischen ohne Notenblatt (!) perfekt !!!!
Wiki: Der Schwanendreher: Meaning of title The original context of "swan turner" in medieval times is that of a cook's assistant who would turn the handle of a spit on which swans were roasting.
What an incredible performance! I loved the interpretation and clarity displayed by both the soloist and the orchestra... this is a extremely difficult piece to put together. Usually the third movement feels like it is going to derail, but the orchestra and soloist really nailed it!
... two heigh estimated artists in the world of music - Paavo Järvi and Antoine Tamestit - playing the viola-concerto in collaboration by the well-known HR-RSO Frankfurt/Main, one of the cities, in which the young composer lived as front-member oft the famous Frankfurt-Opera-House-and Museums-Orchestra. Both musicians are award-winners of the International Paul-Hindemith-Prize of the City of Hanau, where Hindemith was born: Järvi= 2012, Tamestit= 2022) ), playing tribution for their engagement, concering Paul Hindemith as one of the great composers of the 2Oth century...
This is truly a brilliant performance by all involved! I had the good fortune to be the trombonist in an orchestra that performed this work many years ago, but not like this! Thank you for sharing!
This is one of my favorite viola concerti, and may I say it was "done to a turn" by Antoine, Paavo and the FRSO. I especially enjoy the humor in the second movement which I understand depicts a cuckoo sitting on a fence, one of four folk songs Hindemith used to full effect in composing this masterwork.
This concerto for viola and orchestra makes use of popular tunes, but they are marged with other elements in the music, so the result is a quite astonishing score. The orchetration is excellent - which is difficult in a concerto for viola and large orchestra.
Over all very well done, most parts that usually get rushed aren't for the most part, and all the accidental were pretty clean, the pitzacatto (sp?) is about the best I have ever heard, ever.
I beg to differ,@organboi: I didn't think he was overly dramatic. His face was hard to watch, because he seemed to be focusing so hard, but I feel his body movements made up for it. Not sure what to think of his facial expressions. I think he is a pretty great violist, though.
Los primeros compases del 2º movimiento, hace rato que lo ingresé a mi catálogo de "Los más hermosos pasajes de la música". Quiera Dios y los hombres (sobre todo el parato industrial-militar y la banca caca, que siga ahí hasta que el sol se apague). Slds.
echo de menos imagenes del fabuloso spicatto de Tamestit en el 3º movimiento. El realizador pone el dialogo entre trompa y oboe como si fuésemos sordos...!
Does anybody know what viola he was using? His C string didn't seem extremely clear at times, usually a feature of the instrument, so it probably isn't a Strad. It looks a little older than modern. Does anybody know?
I've always liked this work. I have to say however, that it sounds dreadfully difficult for the soloist. I know that the viola was Hindemith's "home" instrument. He certainly did not write this easy for himself did he? sanjosemike
It was written with his own technique in mind. A recording of him playing is on CZcams. I would describe his playing as "efficient"-he got the job done, but there was not a lot of subtlety, his right hand was pretty crude, his vibrato was generic, and his intonation was good, not great. He takes the last movement way faster than everyone else-it matches his metronome indications-but it's kind of a mess. As for difficulty. some players find it very hard, other find it pretty easy, It's easier, for sure, than the Walton.
1. Der Gutzgauch auf dem Zaune saß, es regnet sehr, und er ward nass. 2. Darnach da kam der Sonnenschein, der Gutzgauch der war hübsch und fein. 3. Alsdann schwang er sein Gfiedere, und flog dorthin wohl übern See. English.png English translation The Cuccould sat on a fence Guck, guck, guck sang the cuccould on the roof The rain did fall and he got wett. And then came the sunnlight Guck, guck, guck as the sunnlight came and the cuccould got dry and fine. And then he did swing his feathers guck, guck, guck He swang his feathers to fly away across the sea.
Hindemith is the bridge, between modern and ancient, expansive and simple, complex and sparse, dreams and the real.
Timothy Sweeney Ten thousand percent agree. This is my favorite composition ever. "Five Peices" is also a favorite of mine.
So ugly sounds
And let's not forget the wit that floods on this masterful work. It's quirky and serious at once.
It is like war but with a happy ending... strange but holly molly awesome
I have a confession to make when it comes to Paul Hindemith: I HATE learning his music. But, if I get across that particular bridge for whatever reason, I absolutely love playing his music and/or listening to his music.
you must learn to love the challenge, so you can enjoy learning his pieces
@@GamingPhantomOnSteam Agreed. Unfortunately for me, most directors stray away from Hindemith, sadly.
Yes! That IS sad!
It’s that moment in rehearsal, after the gruelling practice at home when you realize…..”my God, this is truly a masterpiece!” It makes it all worth while.
@@paulearle5361 Abso-freakin'-lutely! That's it, precisely!
Perfect on all counts. Golden Age of the Viola.
00:33 - "Zwischen Berg und Tal"
08:55 - "Nun laube, Lindlein laube"
18:02 - Variationen: "Seid ihr nicht der Schwanendreher?"
A long-time favorite. A delightful work full of personality. The accentuated folk influence mixed with Hindemith's sense of quirkiness. A winner. And what a performance! It does justice to the work.
the 2nd movement melody is just so gorgeous, and what a beautiful setting to the harp accompaniment. a gem in the viola rep for sure
Make sure you hear the recording of Hindemith himself playing this! It is on youtube.
Yeah, but the background noise is real.
Understand czcams.com/video/57si8XHLe3k/video.html here you go
OUTSTANDING!! So brilliantly executed, it hurts!
am 11.9. 2023 im Wiener Musikverein gesehen (Sächsische Staatskapelle/Christian Thielemann) . Antoine Tamestit großartig. Spielt inzwischen ohne Notenblatt (!) perfekt !!!!
Starts at 0:34
I wish he would play the US west coast some time! He's brilliant, and the orchestra is so great
I love this performance it’s perfect🙏🎶🎻 inspires me every time
I am working on this piece, it's a really complicated piece but his performance seems very easy!
That's the trick!! ;)
oh, that satisfying feeling when the audience does not clap between movements :)
Wiki: Der Schwanendreher:
Meaning of title
The original context of "swan turner" in medieval times is that of a cook's assistant who would turn the handle of a spit on which swans were roasting.
Thank you for this committed performance! For me, it deeply tells of the modern angst we all experience. Brilliant.
What an incredible performance! I loved the interpretation and clarity displayed by both the soloist and the orchestra... this is a extremely difficult piece to put together. Usually the third movement feels like it is going to derail, but the orchestra and soloist really nailed it!
Лучшее исполнение этого концерта! Никогда не задумывался делать глисы во второй части, но это убеждает!
... two heigh estimated artists in the world of music - Paavo Järvi and Antoine Tamestit - playing the viola-concerto in collaboration by the well-known HR-RSO Frankfurt/Main, one of the cities, in which the young composer lived as front-member oft the famous Frankfurt-Opera-House-and Museums-Orchestra. Both musicians are award-winners of the International Paul-Hindemith-Prize of the City of Hanau, where Hindemith was born: Järvi= 2012, Tamestit= 2022) ), playing tribution for their engagement, concering Paul Hindemith as one of the great composers of the 2Oth century...
Dieser Musiker ist eine Offenbarung!!! So einfühlsam, so intelligent!!!
Saugut ! Leute, echt saugut !
Beim Zuhören fühle ich mich wohl wie in der Badewanne -- oder geschaukelt wie ein Kindlein.
Ich liebe die Moderne.
Maybe I'm hallucinating but this piece, as well as the Walton concerto, remind me of the Elgar violin concerto. Great performance.
This is truly a brilliant performance by all involved! I had the good fortune to be the trombonist in an orchestra that performed this work many years ago, but not like this! Thank you for sharing!
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This is one of my favorite viola concerti, and may I say it was "done to a turn" by Antoine, Paavo and the FRSO. I especially enjoy the humor in the second movement which I understand depicts a cuckoo sitting on a fence, one of four folk songs Hindemith used to full effect in composing this masterwork.
god i love tamestit so much
how many thumbs up do this upload deserves??? outstanding! Bravo!
Hahaha olha onde te encontrei Mr. Dimas
This concerto for viola and orchestra makes use of popular tunes, but they are marged with other elements in the music, so the result is a quite astonishing score. The orchetration is excellent - which is difficult in a concerto for viola and large orchestra.
Over all very well done, most parts that usually get rushed aren't for the most part, and all the accidental were pretty clean, the pitzacatto (sp?) is about the best I have ever heard, ever.
pizzicato :-)
Теперь это лучшее исполнение, что я слышала. Браво!!!
Fantastic performance!
jliu380 Wild legendary violist Jay Liu appeared! Hello Mr Liu! Thanks for giving me so much good advise on my excerpts!!!
*When only half the orchestra actually shows up cause it's a viola concerto...*
Exactly. We don't want violins spoiling the piece. :)
This is a truly wonderful performance of this superb music. Bravo to the soloist, conductor and orchestra.
Flawless performance of this challenging masterpiece in appropriate tempo and with agreeable dynamics.
BRAVO Antoine and Ensemble!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
The best interpretation!!!)
Wonderful Performance. My favourite Viola Piece.
8:55
oh god. wish me luck.
I beg to differ,@organboi: I didn't think he was overly dramatic. His face was hard to watch, because he seemed to be focusing so hard, but I feel his body movements made up for it. Not sure what to think of his facial expressions. I think he is a pretty great violist, though.
I agree with you. Performing this piece takes a mind body spirit approach. It's an extremely difficult piece. I can't believe he pulled it off. Magic!
exelente interpretacion me recuerda a mi maestro quie fue alumno de maestro bruno giuranna bravo .....
Really amazing!!!
sehr schön
Fine performance! Thanks for sharing!
아름다운 연주 올려주셔
감사합니다 💕💜
This is an incredible recording!
Fun fact: "pavo" means "turkey" (the animal) in Spanish.
This is amazing!!!!My favorite performance....
Im going to assume that those 11 dislikes are for the video editor. if only so that I can continue to believe in the good within ALL people.
18:03 3rd movement
Viola part is done well.
대박잘한다👍👍
FANSTASTIC!!!
Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
💞
Los primeros compases del 2º movimiento, hace rato que lo ingresé a mi catálogo de "Los más hermosos pasajes de la música". Quiera Dios y los hombres (sobre todo el parato industrial-militar y la banca caca, que siga ahí hasta que el sol se apague). Slds.
toll toll toll. congenial u mitreissend
echo de menos imagenes del fabuloso spicatto de Tamestit en el 3º movimiento. El realizador pone el dialogo entre trompa y oboe como si fuésemos sordos...!
Love Hindemith, but damn, the sound and picture on this video was really out of sync!
OMG, I just noticed :/
Does anybody know what viola he was using? His C string didn't seem extremely clear at times, usually a feature of the instrument, so it probably isn't a Strad. It looks a little older than modern. Does anybody know?
+Ben Eager According to his website, he plays a strad on loan, but this video is four years old now so it might not be the same instrument.
He's been playing the Mahler Stradivarius on loan since before 2010.
it's one of the ten or twelve extant Strads, the oldest, if I recall
Among the oldest violas, the Stradivarius' violas are the "worst"
Maggini's, Guarnieri's and Salò's violas are better
Strad is overrated
I've always liked this work. I have to say however, that it sounds dreadfully difficult for the soloist. I know that the viola was Hindemith's "home" instrument. He certainly did not write this easy for himself did he?
sanjosemike
It was written with his own technique in mind. A recording of him playing is on CZcams. I would describe his playing as "efficient"-he got the job done, but there was not a lot of subtlety, his right hand was pretty crude, his vibrato was generic, and his intonation was good, not great. He takes the last movement way faster than everyone else-it matches his metronome indications-but it's kind of a mess. As for difficulty. some players find it very hard, other find it pretty easy, It's easier, for sure, than the Walton.
MusicaNovaAZ Interesting, authoritative post. Thanks!
Sanjosemike
wow wow wow!!!!
They seem to have had problems syncing the audio to the visual.
good
video editor should be shot. great performance.
Eric D So they decided to do something a little different with the video editing. Hardly a crime which should merit someone being shot.
Ted Johnson yes, was just frustrated. :P
this is the best performance i've found of this piece, i just wanted to see the soloist more. viola angst. :)
Ouch, i play this xD this is a little difficult
Violaaaaah
The ahhhh is a scream because it a viola
F A N T A S T I C !!
Where is the hall
18:02 3rd mov.
초반에 비올라만 연주할 때 우는 사람 숨소리 같애
Hindemith played the viola himself
0:35
18:01
5:37 p.4
18:02
18:10
is that putin?
2:50 p2
1. Der Gutzgauch auf dem Zaune saß,
es regnet sehr, und er ward nass.
2. Darnach da kam der Sonnenschein,
der Gutzgauch der war hübsch und fein.
3. Alsdann schwang er sein Gfiedere,
und flog dorthin wohl übern See.
English.png English translation
The Cuccould sat on a fence
Guck, guck, guck
sang the cuccould on the roof
The rain did fall and he got wett.
And then came the sunnlight
Guck, guck, guck
as the sunnlight came
and the cuccould got dry and fine.
And then he did swing his feathers
guck, guck, guck
He swang his feathers
to fly away across the sea.
4:16 p3
Fehlerlose Aufführung dieses anspruchsvollen Meisterwerks im angemessenen Tempo und mit angenehmer Dynamik.
X
Do we really need to see three minutes of applause here?
Put on your skinny jeans and go to the bar....
The Jaarvi's bought their way to careers. They paid radio stations to play their recordings. Totally unethical on both parts.
so did the beatles. thank you Mr Epstein
Violist's histrionics are way too much. The last note especially ridiculous.
00:33 - "Zwischen Berg und Tal"
08:55 - "Nun laube, Lindlein laube"
18:02 - Variationen: "Seid ihr nicht der Schwanendreher?"
7:18 p.5