Added: Apr 11, 2007
From: ernestalba
Duration: 9:17
Leonard Bernstein with the Vienna Philharmonic performs Beethoven's Ode to Joy. Notice how dramatic his conducting is; it's pretty funny. Because of Youtube limitations, I split this piece up into 3 sections. This is Part 1/3. I highly recommend sticking around for the choral reprise of the first verse in Part 2/3 and the prestissimo finale in Part 3/3. Soloists are Gwyneth Jones, Shirley Verrett, Placido Domingo, and Martti Talvela. This first video clip is divided into the following sections: 0:00-3:36 Bernstein's introduction 1:27-2:15 The Ode to Joy played solemnly by Cello and Contrabass 2:15-3:04 A lighter, sweeter variation now including Viola and Bassoon 3:04-3:51 Larger, more expressive second variation with addition of 1st and 2nd Violins 3:52-4:38 Triumphant and majestic third variation utilizing entire orchestra. Instruments added: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, contrabassoon, cornet, trombone, and timpani 4:39-5:31 Dizzying flight of passion including the brief introduction of a blithe tune that is almost immediately interrupted by a thunderous cadence 5:33-6:30 The bass introduces the chorus to the audience 6:30-9:17 The Ode to Joy theme is now replayed with the significant inclusion of the chorus singing Schiller's poem. German words and English translation: Baritone Solo: O Freunde, nicht diese Töne! Oh friends, not these sounds! Sondern lasst uns angenehmere Rather let us sing more anstimmen und freudenvollere. pleasant ones, and more full of joy. Choral Bass join in: Freude! Freude! Joy! Joy! Baritone Solo: Freude, schöner Götterfunken Joy, beautueous spark of divinity, Tochter aus Elysium, Daughter of Elysium Wir betreten feuertrunken, We enter drunk with fire Himmlische, dein Heiligtum! Heavenly One, your sanctuary! Deine Zauber binden wieder Thy magic power reunites, Was die Mode streng geteilt; All that custom has strictly divided Alle menschen werden Brüder, All men become brothers Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt. Where your gentle wing abides. Chorus sans Soprano: Deine Zauber binden wieder Thy magic power reunites, Was die Mode streng geteilt; All that custom has strictly divided Alle menschen werden Brüder, All men become brothers Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt. Where your gentle wing abides. Solo Alto, Tenor, and Baritone sans Soprano: Wem der grosse Wurf gelungen, Whoever has been so fortunate, Eines Freundes Freund zu sein; To be the friend of a friend Solo Soprano enters, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone continue: Wer ein holdes Weib errungen, He who has obtained a dear wife, Mische seinen Jubel ein! Add his jubilation! Ja, wer auch nur eine Seele Yes, whoever also one soul Sein nennt auf dem Erdenrund! Can call his own in the earthly round! Und wer's nie gekonnt, der stehle And who never could, he should steal Weinend sich aus diesem Bund! Weeping from this fellowship! All Chorus responds (Bass one beat ahead): Ja, wer auch nur eine Seele Yes, whoever also one soul Sein nennt auf dem Erdenrund! Can call his own in the earthly round! Und wer's nie gekonnt, der stehle And who never could, he should steal Weinend sich aus diesem Bund! Weeping from this fellowship! Tenor and Baritone: Freude trinken alle Wesen All beings drink joy An den Brüsten der Natur; At the breasts of Nature; Alto enters: Alle Guten, alle Bösen All things good, all things evil Folgen ihrer Rosenspur. Follow her rosy trail. Soprano enters: Küsse gab sie uns und Reben, Kisses gave she us and wine, Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod; A friend, proven even in death; Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben, Ecstasy is granted even to the worm Und der Cherub steht vor Gott. And the cherub stands before God All Chorus responds: Küsse gab sie uns und Reben, Kisses gave she us and wine, Einen Freund, geprüft im Tod; A friend, proven even in death; Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben, Ecstasy is granted even to the worm Und der Cherub steht vor Gott. And the cherub stands before God Und der Cherub steht vor Gott. And the cherub stands before God (Alto a beat ahead) steht vor Gott. vor Gott. vor Gott.
Channel: Music
Tags: beethoven bernstein choral classical domingo joy leonard ninth ode placido symphony vienna
Rating: 4.82 (986 ratings) Views: 547418' favoriteCount='1677 Comments: 25
SamMarigold Says:
Oct 25, 2008 - That must be a typo, cuz no way is this from 1989. More like 1979 - the wallpaper and leonard's collar at the beginning, and the dresses and hairstyles of the female soloists are solidly in the 70s. Sorry if this comment has already been made.
kofferpitt2 Says:
Oct 27, 2008 - yes and he looks much younger than in 1989
acebunny17 Says:
Oct 27, 2008 - nope,its 1989.
dbeckham7890 Says:
Oct 28, 2008 - at 7:30, the quartet gives me the chills every time i listen to this song. beautiful
deathzito Says:
Oct 28, 2008 - last time I checked, it was called 9th "Symphony". The name "An die Freude" ("Ode to Joy") is commonly given to the 4th movement for obvious reason, from a realistic perspective putting so many more instruments it's pretty much like Gustav Mahler aproach's and still sounds wonderfull. about dvorjak... you do know it was a homage?
DreamedOfHugeSpiders Says:
Oct 29, 2008 - I'm firmly in the "naive - ignorant" catagory but I have to say I found the euligy much more stirring than the performance.
DreamedOfHugeSpiders Says:
Oct 29, 2008 - "eulogy" even.. before anyone makes a biting remark about my ignorance extending beyond music. (that's what I would have done)
andmarkcg Says:
Oct 30, 2008 - Truly great music, when was the last time Avril Lagvene did an hour peice of music?
ssg04c Says:
Oct 30, 2008 - Purely conducting-wise, I prefer Furtwangler, Carlos Kleiber, and Walter better - but Lenny and the VPO do a damn great job, and the introduction is fantastic.
pipeorganloverNJP Says:
Oct 31, 2008 - What kind of an accent did he have? If you hear closely, you'll notice it has a touch of the pre-world war 2 New York accent.
trlgal Says:
Nov 7, 2008 - what do you mean?
AndrewDeLong Says:
Nov 8, 2008 - He (or she, IDK) means that todays music is done in no more that 2 or 3 minute "sound bites" rather than a fuller, more fullfilling fashion that was nothing less than typical for composers on Beethoven's Calibur. Ms. Lavene (and others like herself) don't even try anymore, they just put something together in 15 minutes thats over in 2 or 3. Thier songs will be remembered for 10-20 years (if they're good) whereas Beethoven's (and others) will be remebered for centuries! That true "pop" music!
AndrewDeLong Says:
Nov 8, 2008 - Yeah, really! Good one.
AndrewDeLong Says:
Nov 8, 2008 - It seem that he's always making comparisons and comments about a composer's "inner child" trying to express it's self. One may make the argument that it is HIS inner child trying to express it's self. Don't believe me, check out his vid's from the 60's. If anyone can find it on here, take a particular look at how he explains Mahler.
DjBotek Says:
Nov 8, 2008 - I picked up on that as well...
trlgal Says:
Nov 9, 2008 - Yes! I love old and classic songs. They're the best compared to modern ones. Some are very nonsense.
mlyn1375 Says:
Nov 10, 2008 - Hey Leonard, At this point.... just perform this Ole to Joy already! ugh.... I love me some Beethovan, so ge ton with it. It rocks, let's stop analyzing it! ugh.
KatKaleen Says:
Nov 10, 2008 - The child inside... *dreaming*
netborstibad Says:
Nov 12, 2008 - one of the most impressive statements i've ever heard! - life's good :-)
j02631 Says:
Nov 13, 2008 - I miss the langues and presentations of old, one encounters this lulling efficiency and gloss less and less... These men, now long dead or senile are more manly then anything I see today, yes it may have been a lie and yes it may have been bull shit but it's the best bull shit out there, and if we can live what they could only express in words derived from dreams then damnit we will have lived their legacy intended! Go Joy Go! Joseph
Supremehydra Says:
Nov 14, 2008 - classic
sebstar79 Says:
Nov 14, 2008 - AMAZING!!!!!
requen Says:
Nov 15, 2008 - True, but it almost seems that the nature has changed from composers to groups, conductors to bands, and what was music in Beethoven's time, might be better compared to movies today in terms of experiencing it (back then it was a event you went and saw and devoted your entire attention to, not lived with it on your ipod hearing it 24/7). Beethoven probably will remain in its historical place because the way people recognize and experience music itself has changed.
Kee715 Says:
Nov 19, 2008 - If there is a better classical music piece than Ode to Joy I don't want to hear it,I'm perfectly happy with this.
calimdar Says:
Oct 24, 2008 - but its incorrect to call it simphonie, cause its only a very little part of it...