C. Munch Conducts Saint-Saëns Symphony No. 3 'Organ' (2/4)

[MrTIRILLY]

L'une des plus belles symphonies de tous les temps.

[Spica3800]

Gives me chills: so sublime and other worldly. Munch takes the orchestra and the

listener to this other world. So wonderful.

[nebrot219293]

This is a fantastic symphony, and I have played it several times with different orchestras :-)

[Suport7000]

1:14-4:07 so beautiful:)

[belianis]

... Dulcinea del Toboso, Empress of La Mancha!

At the sound of exquisite music, Dulcinea's simple clothes change to rich vestments and an imperial crown on her head.

D and Don Q sit to a meal served by SP, where the simple repast of eggs, bacon and ordinary wine turns into delicacies such as roast chicken and hot chocolate.

Don Q then takes D to ride with her on Rocinante, who flies into the heavens, thus making D and Don Q the very first astronauts.

[WindOnline]

The near-inaudible low hum of the organ at 6:33 - the celestial vibration that not only moves our body (literally!) but touches deeply into our souls, is, in my opinion, the single most ingenious chord ever written in music.

[tommy6564]

beautiful

[HipHopiz4Real]

I love this piece. I've recently been listening to quite a lot of classical, I've heard this one, some dvorak, mahler, beethoven, can anyone give some good ones to check out?

[Ryanlauph]

@HipHopiz4Real Check out Tchaikovsky's late symphonies! They're really powerful and I love them, especially his 6th and final one. I also love Schubert's 8 and 9.

[LukasP369]

@HipHopiz4Real go on i tunes and look at 50 greatest pieces of classical music and listen to that. that was where I started :)

[alexface211]

@HipHopiz4Real If you're up for really rhapsodic, breathtaking (if a tad sentimental) emotion, go for Rachmaninoff. :) I recommend his Symphony #2 and Piano Concerto #2 and #3. Absolutely beautiful music.

[bztvp]

@HipHopiz4Real My friend, you must hear Tchaikovsky's "Scheherazade". It's one of the most beautiful, and yet epic pieces I've ever heard! Kind of long but definitely worth every minute!

[tervalas]

@bztvp Scheherazade is by Rimsky-Korsakoff

[bztvp]

@tervalas LoL Dunce Cap for me! I apologize misquote lol

[TheVaughan5]

Charles Munch was not only a wonderful conductor of French music, he was also the founder of the Orchestre de Paris, one of the great orchestras of the world.

[khashayar44]

I just burst into tears of pure happiness every time I listen to this magnificent piece of music.

[baltoman24]

This is one of the greatest, most exciting recordings of this splendid symphony. Happily, Saint-Saens' music is being recorded more often. All of the symphonies (there are 5) are superb, and the chamber music is essential! Still, as an admirer of Saint-Saens, I find that he is not played enough in the concert hall. Fortunately, this powerful work is played around the world. Thank you!

[raincloud8]

this song makes me want to dive into a giant pool of chocolate. ooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh­h :D beautiful

[raincloud8]

@raincloud8 sorry! this PIECE*** ;) for the music nerd haha

[hlobbi]

HEAVEN!

[HotSo0P]

Tchaikovsky was better.

[D4R3W]

Romantic Music FTW! I just saw this piece live a week ago at the Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego!! The organ was so loud the light fixtures in the ceiling were playing with the music. XD

[Goeticmage3001]

It's my theme song! =P

[Wildeyman]

Other-Worldly Beautiful: The most Beautiful piece of music I've ever heard!!!!

[ggarzagarcia]

me encanta muchisimo la melodia empezando con las cuerdas y luego el trio del clarinete, corno frances y trombon tenor...que hermoso

[Tsukikuroi]

Thank you so much for posting this! It's one of my all time favourite pieces of music and imo Saens best symphony.

[khashayar44]

Mesmerising!

[Enantiodromialist]

This is truly one of the most wondrously beautiful things in all of music.

Towards the end of his life, Glenn Gould spoke of only being interested in music he wanted to "savor". I would put this in that category - I can imagine it being played at a quarter speed, hanging on to each and every note as an intimation of an ocean of bliss.

[Enantiodromialist]

@Enantiodromialist Lest this sound over-the-top, look up the actual life and accomplishments of Saint-Saens, and also of Jongen, Koechlin, Vierne, Widor, d'Indy, and others. The incredible flowering in this period, not merely of genius, but of a genius both of the most sublimely intellectual and the most liltingly exquisite, is something with which I shall never have more than the most superficial acquaintance.

[lynktalz]

My high school obtained the services of Mr. Zamkochian as conductor of the boys glee club, to which I belonged. It was a wonderful experience working with Mr. Zamkochian. Not only was he a fine musician and conductor, he also had a wonderful sense of humor.

[GavriloPresto]

BRAVISSIMO!!

[str3123]

Amazing!

[raoultak]

Love, heaven, space, respect, peace, God, the outcome of our world as I may hope. Other words for Beethovens Alle Menschen werden Brüder. This is what mankind feels......: love!

[belianis]

@raoultak This reminds me of the wondrous poetry of the BEAUTY AND THE BEAST of Jean Cocteau.

[bowiebaas]

the best symphony from camille saint saens.

[dowdysjacked]

@bowiebaas he did only write 3....

[boxers7x5]

@dowdysjacked

Sorry, it's 5.

[beethomozart]

wonderful slow section of the 1st movement of this famous symphony no. 3 by Saint-säens

[majin2912]

beautiful

[dave4dave]

I absolutely love the addition of the 32' pedal stop at 6:33 -- that little touch just about makes this recording of this movement for me. I wonder why it's not more frequently done.

[Gemisch]

If I recall correctly, this was done inspite of the recording engineers request that the stop not be added. Berj Zamkochian was going to do what was best for the piece!

[WindOnline]

@dave4dave i read ur reply a bit too late, but oh well wat da heck...check out my similar comment...

but yah!! totally agree! I sometimes like to find a single moment in a piece of classical music that "defines" the whole piece. and for Saint-Saens' 3rd, I am hands down voting for 6:33.

I've heard numerous recordings of this work, and its clear that only Munch's recording here captured the essence of the 32' voix celeste perfectly. That lllloooowwww hum is just....otherworldly beautiful...

[Rockykratter]

My favorite part of the whole symphony.

Love the swells of emotion.

[yazarc]

One of my all time favorite works. I just adore the entire first movement of this piece. It needs more representation here! All I can find is mostly the finale.

[marccreate]

This must be the BSO in the best recording ever of this piece.

[nerdheadbanger]

This is amazing...It's really calm and has some really nice melodies. Saint-Saens is a really underrated composer, and this is legendary.

[MartinPadderborn]

Saint-Saens is not an underated composer, people who love REAL music know full well who he is. Stop listening to the mechanised crap pushed out by the money making , peasant controlling media and carry on listening to REAL music.

[67wert]

I so totally agree with what you said. Allthough I listen to heavy metal most of the time....this is still real and essential music. I learned to appreciate classical music through heavy metal (believe it or not....Metal uses lots of classical compositions in their songs

) so I love listening to it from time to time

[eddiemperor]

well said Metal brother!!!!

[TeamKween2010]

I truly do love music. I love this piece in general by Saint-Saens. It's haunting, romantic, ethereal. You just got to love it :)

[codeman2008]

@MartinPadderborn I couldn't say it better myself! Thank you!!!

[gubbbies]

@MartinPadderborn

so true

[marleyfan008]

@MartinPadderborn I mean I get what you're saying but at the end of the day, who would you really wanna listen to? This old guy (Saint-Saens) or Justin Bieber? Be honest.

[MartinPadderborn]

@marleyfan008

Justin who?

[marleyfan008]

@MartinPadderborn Wow.