Borodin - Prince Igor - Polovtsian Dances

[VisualKei1VampireV1]

can you tell me what orchestra this is please? I really would like to know... thank you!

[lunablu51]

meravigliosa!



[PERIZ99]

This is one of my two favorite songs ever..!! The other one is "Love is a many splendored thing"..

Thanks..!

[plutoneru]

i singing at piano from 7 years and now im 15 dont matter this opera is so softy and very beatifull i love this .i remeber this part i try to singing

[zaurefirem]

I honestly couldn't feel the tempo during the second dance, letter C I think? The clarinet is going incredibly fast.

[woooo401]

bad ass

[RossiniDomina]

¡¡¡¡Que excelentes voces y hermosos sonido de la orquesta es excelso!!!

[ATopHatt]

This is certainly one of the best performances of this piece I have ever seen. Wonderful!

[Anthostomella]

too fast and too risky for the percussion and the choir to mingle without fighting

[Overkillius]

Combining with another choir to sing this in a concert consisting of opera choruses (we are getting very close to doing it justice! I can taste it!!). I can't believe a piece this awesome was written by a chemist. -.-

[MrTeamJacob09]

Actually proud to say that my band will be performing this at out festival in March, and it's coming along beautifully. I love, absolutley love this opera and was so excited when we got the piece.

[Zerox5861]

I don't typically hear this with the choir, it adds a flair of drama.

[nfdfneq]

06:21 Колбасит точно по нотам...

[xHarry777]

What kind of conducting is that? I have no idea what he's doing..

[aznlawrenzo]

@xHarry777 its unorthodox, but if the orchestra understands what he's doing then there's not a problem in the conducting and besides, he also makes it a bit humorous with his 'eccentric' style

[Zerox5861]

@xHarry777 From what I've seen, a lot of conductors do not bother keeping the beat, that's typically the job of the concert master, and pro orchestras should know that stuff in their sleep. Rather, he is directing the style of the piece, the tempos, and the subtle shifts in texture and emphasis.I see "unorthodox" conducting like this mainly in European ad Russian symphonies then in American groups.

[WMUFluteCre]

I enjoy this it just sounds a lot faster than what I'm used to hearing....... Still, I love it!

[jimbob22996]

an excellently played piece, well done that orchestra

[be0an0hero]

With regards to the name, I didn't make it, MP

[861Sailor]

So this is what Valery Gergiev looks like! Terrific recording, my thanks to whomever has posted it. I love the body language of the bass drummer in his four big notes!

[Joneslovestbones]

I have no clue what they're saying but that doesn't matter. I have always loved this piece of music ;-)

[codcdbp]

what a beauty, wow :)

[NomalGuy369]

so helpless in front of a great piece of legendary

[smithrgdcfm]

Scienceisknolwedge. I am pleased about your musical pursuits, however you need to spend a little time on your spelling! Choir not quire. Knowledge nor knolwedge. Good luck!

[TheBadcoiqx]

Гергиев действительно потрясающий дирижёр. Есть конечно неудачные записи, например первая симфония Малера.

[videogamer1805]

Playing this on cello in my all-district honor orchestra. 2:47 is such a pain in the ass to learn, but really fun once you get it figured out.

[Auralibby]

So powerful, awesome. :) I absolutely love this version.

[RTPgardenguy]

Five people must have been unhappy the song ended! Thanks for posting this.

[leptbreton]

Good rendition!

[greenstring1]

Great Dynamic! Perfect tempi! One of the best versions I ever heard.

[BoabBarca]

This is brilliant. Doesn't have nearly enough likes.

[danwinzer]

one of the finest pieces of music history

[littlejim638]

They guy at 8:17 is enjoying himself :)

[JingchengZhao]

I remember playing this... violin part was ridiculously fast. 

[vuklar]

A great orchestra and a great conductor, but the registration is zero. What a pitty!

[Fasolt100]

Splendida esecuzione! Grande il M° Gergiev e la "sua" orchestra!

[DePianoViolinGirl]

I love how all of the melodies from this was incorporated into the operetta Kismet. <3 Just listening to this brings me back great memories from playing this on the violin. :)

[gallopracerfan]

Our orchestra will play this now, but I have no clue where I've heard it from before. I'm sure I have somewhere but I just can't remember where.

[DePianoViolinGirl]

@gallopracerfan For example, perhaps you know the song called 'Stranger in Paradise'?

[ngpaul25]

@gallopracerfan Maybe from one of the Rickard's beer commercial? xD

[Leverquin]

he was chemist!!!

[Gyperboloid]

Hello from Soviet Russia ! :)

[MrAgentCooki]

love the vocals :D

[yalejomo]

This classical tune gives me the chills everytime I listen to it. Thanks for posting!

[zehndogger64]

this themost animated of all the versions i have heard. very upbeat!

[NyappyIrochi]

I'm sinning this to the air force on Sunday :D I'm one of the sopranos :)

[mayaMARIRIN]

すごい！



[calucalu123]

LOVE IT ...!

[KitKat4151]

"Stranger in Paradise" is based on this piece, as is all the music in "Kismet"

[bmracing317]

so fast...

[RoboteckPianoBros]

I land in this song by Tetris Axis I im glad i did :D

[7855waldo]

07:54 the conductor looks like Kelsey Grammer in the "Frazier" episode where he writes and conducts his theme song for his radio program!

"Atta Boy, Leon!" (the triangle player).

[lisa60932]

This is brilliant! We are playing this in orchestra now (a simplified version) and even then it sounds good! A wonderful piece of music! And I love in this video it gives closeups instead of a view from far away. Thank you!

[buzzerbeater9000]

7:30. I love that part!

[asda99asda99]

Why does the song Stranger in Paradise sound like this? Tony Bennett sings it.

[asda99asda99]

@asda99asda99 Wikipeida confirms the link is there. One of the themes from this was re worked for Stranger In Paradise.

[suncokret4]

very beautiful ((:

[EBursey]

@suncokret4 Indeed. Glad you enjoyed.

[kingibita]

nice. :)

[scienceisknolwedge]

our school quire is going to present this. I'm a bass!

[EBursey]

@scienceisknolwedge Good luck to your school; I hope you can all do it justice.

[scienceisknolwedge]

@EBursey I will post it! Presentation is in a few days! It's a Brazilian Waldorf School

[asda99asda99]

@scienceisknolwedge Choir is good. I wish I could sing but I'm rubbish at it.

[rpp618]

@scienceisknolwedge I fear for your school.  I have no idea what a quire is, but this is more likely to be performed by a choir.

[scienceisknolwedge]

@rpp618 Sorry, I didn't know how to write and was to lazy to search. Why fear? I will post, but the audio and video sucks - It wasn't that bad honestly! We worked hard for an year, a bunch of amateurs teenagers that never spoke russian before. I liked the result.

We sang Pavane, Polovtsian Dances and Cantique de Jean Racine.

I'm really looking forward to listen your opinion.

[gomeat27]

@scienceisknolwedge I'm a trout.

[cheekytommy44]

@scienceisknolwedge you're also a faggot!

who also cant spell

[be0an0hero]

@cheekytommy44 Stop making silly comments.

[kalikat23]

@scienceisknolwedge You mean "choir". 

[kalikat23]

@scienceisknolwedge You mean "choir".

[STAN611000]

piękne dzwięki tej muzyki ,dziękuję

[pitot1988]

Is he conducting with a toothpick?

[t0astpenguin]

Hurrah for the legendary toothpick!

[shan12ize]

だいすき!! by japanese:)*

[chipslinofggl]

佇 俄羅 演出?! 樂團 是?! Is it performance on Russia, and what is orchestra ?

[Personaforever]

I want to walk up a REALLY long spiraled staircase while listening to this.

[danny29914]

Catherineeee

[Rietenchen]

Wow, never herd so fast!! Perso je trouve ça vraiment trop rapide, c'est quasiment n'importe quoi à la fin... :/

[pointreyes6]

amazing Borodin

[gestaltprinciples]

i love that people

[speakeasyo11]

Music in whatever form speaks to the soul - even to the atheist,faithful or agnostic.

Borodin in his ordinary middle-class life had a vision and I just listened to it for the umpteenth time.

I merely can thank a stranger for reminding me of it.

LOVE it !!

[melancholicangel]

@citrusbust Gergiev was probably running late. His brain was still in fast mode from the rush over.

[atrumdecretum]

anyone know which orchestra this is?

[wcibbt]

@atrumdecretum

Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra (according to wiki)

[xxPatheticEmoxx]

I'm playing first trombone for this, 460 measures of rest.

[atrumdecretum]

@xxPatheticEmoxx better just learn the tune than, I can't imagine counting 460 measures of rest blah

[xxPatheticEmoxx]

@atrumdecretum I have. It's actually pretty fun when you get to all the high G's and F sharps.

[rbs600]

@xxPatheticEmoxx I'm a trumpet player so I sympathise with you whole heartedly. Though it is fun to sit back and actually listen to everyone else play.

[YusukeUrameshi84]

It sounds like Dies Irae from Verdi's Requiem in some points. What do you think about?

[jy1235689]

~~ 3:30 is where I think Neon Genesis Evangelion's producer was thinking of using Borodin's music for the Anime Series. (it turned out that Gainax thought this type of opening to an anime would confuse and bewilder viewers.) either there or ~ 5:35

or ~ 6:10 (pretty much wherever the song goes into minor key and there is chorus.)

[lea1hal]

amazing!!!!!!!!



[MrHoferify]

i'm raping the replay button!!!!!

i love this song and also performed it a year ago, even with this speed it sounds very good

[TheDoctorLawrence]

Прекрасно.

[parthyaham]

I really liked this. Thank you so much for uploading this.

[15chansy11]

This one of the best versions I have EVER heard, this song is soo damn hard to play.

[FredericaBimble]

Where was this recorded?



[sebastianrc]

3:27 it's magnificent

[Flai52]

I love so much the polovetsian dance!!! Thank anyone who for continuing playing and studing these marvelous pieces in all the world. Flai Brito, from Brazil

[msbbdarling]

Omg. sweet. We had to listen to a recording for my orchestra. Sweet :)

[Zeyeco]

Is the conductor SO good that he doesn't even need a baton or even conduct straight time? DAMN! O: *not sarcastic*

This is such a beautiful piece, I <3 it. :)

[P0dex]

I performed this piece today. I sing the bass. :) Great fun, but very tiring.

[ellaullo]

fillme

[omgzorzlikewow]

(There are obviously other variables in this situation, but anyway....) You know a rendition of a symphonic piece is good when you can see the conductor sweating. THAT'S intensity.

[counterpoint35]

@omgzorzlikewow Mr. Gergiev, my favourite living conductor, almost always sweats; with the pieces I've seen him conduct, the ability to resist tears is a difficult task (that I often fail) in itself (it's also a sign that he's working hard).

[paulybarr]

@omgzorzlikewow Mmmm... a sweating conductor is no indication of the quality of his performance- it is merely a sign that he gets physically excited by music, and there's nothing wrong with that.i have to say I'm getting a little bit suspicious of Gergiev's preparation- he often seems to have his nose in the score which indicates he hasn't doneh is homework- due to.. what?... overcommitment, maybe?

[C0okieMonstR]

hoooolllyyyy s**t it's just astonishing and the ending marvellous :D am i right?

[kiszijanek]

8:30 like a jazz

[CarbonX94]

this video needs more views so it sorts to the top. it is definitely one of the better videos of this.

[eiveepham]

1st time I see no thumb down

[12345blondie]

I think you mean valery gergiev as conductor.. composer is borodin

anyways thank you for uploading! I absolutely love the polovetsian  dance

[EBursey]

@12345blondie

I'm such a dope. I'm fixing it now.

;-)

[whythewar1]

@EBursey That must be a very young gergiev

[igonchar]

@vivace737 yes

[brunolelis1]

is this the Moscow Philarmonic/???

[110mercye]

@brunolelis1 mariinsky theatre orch. IIRC.

[Majlor70]

LAS CONTRALTOS, DIOS MÍO... SOBERBIAS! QUE PODERÍO. LA MEJOR VERSIÓN, INTERPRETADA POR LOS COETANEOS DE BORODIN. BRAVO!!!

[McSplat]

@vivace737 yes

[mahhoura1]

it's not strangers in paradise ???

[McSplat]

@mahhoura1 that song takes the theme from polovtsian dances

[igonchar]

@mahhoura1 :) no, my friend

[johnniescarlett]

@mahhoura1

Boridin wrote the tune, which had lyrics added to it in the broadway musical Kismet in1953.

It was later made into a film.

With or without lyrics, it is still beautiful tune. ;-)

[rhapsodyrey]

la mejor version lejos =D

[MadeInKorea02]

yes! yes! yes! i was so sad to find out that the original was removed, thank you so much for reuploading it :)

[anakarina1011]

best version out there!!!!!!!!!

[musiclady777]

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

[McSplat]

6:15 timpani player is a beast