Sibelius Symphony No. 2 - Finale (3/3) - Davis/GMJO

[xevanjx1]

This is the kind of piece that you get goosebumps while playing. It's happened. haha :)

[SyCoWeiRd6]

The balance is perfect here!! This is better than most professional orchestras that I have heard!! Wonderful job. I can't stop listening to it!!

[cubbex]

INCREDIBLE EPIC MOTHER FUCKING ORGASMIC ENDING !!! HELL YEAH

[drojaz1]

Que bello ese final es muy sublime BRAVO BRAVO muy elegiaco el final diria. Bravo!!!!!!

[iduefoscari]

The coda of the final movement of the Bruckner 5 may be the finest in ALL classical music!

[irene13925]

Gracias.

[codypalooza]

can anyone recommend a symphony similar to the grandeur of this finale? hard to find one as good as this, help is appreciated.

[tirolerhut79]

@codypalooza

I'm also interested in this topic, so I made a compilation of epic goosebump music.

I'd recommend to include the movements before..otherwise its like a drug overdose :)

Sibelius - 5th symphony, Finale watch?v=kTOdsKJYr_k

Respighi - Pini della via appia watch?v=pMeXzqTfNcY

Stravinsky - Firebird Suite, Finale watch?v=4oSTyWYGJ6E

Janacek - Sinfonietta Finale watch?v=d5QBSMjdIFI

Mahler - 2nd Symphony, Finale watch?v=hZzFruQCofM

Mahler - 8th Symphony, Chorus Mysticus watch?v=uYM54vhLYTU

[codypalooza]

@tirolerhut79

thanks a ton! ill be sure to check some of those out, ive heard most of them and they are fantastic.

[fiawlty]

@codypalooza How amazing - I thought exactly the same as you whilst listening to this! Tiroler has given a spot on list , but also try Walton sym 1 1st movement, Mahler 1, Bruckner 8, Bruckner 7 1st mvt, of course Beethoven 5&9, Tchaikovsky 4, Rachmaninov 1. And if you are feeling strong, Brahms 4 - the whole final movement builds like Sibelius 2, but it builds down, not up - beware, it can seriously damage your health!

[fiawlty]

@codypalooza I was forgetting the greatest goose pimple ending of the lot - Shostakovich 7!

[lewars1912]

@codypalooza Try the finales of Sibelius's 3rd and 5th, and Bruckner's 4th and 8th.

[Bruchag]

@codypalooza Try Bortkiewicz Symph No.2 on here...brilliant live recording and has got everything Russian flying around...cheers

[alexpjp]

too large a string section. 

[punkskunk95]

Every time I doubt majoring in music... I come back to this piece.... and whenever I listen to it, it makes me realize how much I love music. Thank you Sibelius :)

[SchwarzeDose21]

just for everybody who don't knows: this orchestra is better than nearly the most professional orchestras in the World..accept that, they are on one step with the european youth orchestra, the world youth orchestra, the simon bolivar youth orchestra and the most professional orchestras in the world, in my opinion are the berlinphil, NYSO, london symphony orchestra.. better..- technically. but this orchestra is much more awesome to watch, cause ther is so much joy in the playing of young people..

[MelancholyBleeding]

@SchwarzeDose21

Best orchestra is the WPO, or the Royal Concertbougw

[MsModernComposer]

beautiful, inspiring, gorgeous! Love Sibelius!

[flipflops373]

@Numboss I agree with u, this music does come from God! Cuz without God, there never would have been music in the first place, or humans to make music

[Medsas]

when the trumpets come in at 3:39... thats the proudest and best moment of the symphony

[1tufboy]

Wonderful to see the emotional involvement of the players and their physical movement. Beautifully played also.

[eTpERI]

This piece always moves me... such a delight!

=)

[tacsandamps]

The applause was very well deserved. A wonderful rendition by these musicians.

[Pleendriver]

@Numboss

No, this comes from human beings. Isn't that fantastic?

[Numboss]

@Pleendriver If you read about Sibelius you will find that he acknowledged a higher power for the inspiration behind his music. He wasn't at all religious in the conventional sense but he did believe in a spiritual dimension. The short biography by Sibelius' last secretary Santeri Levas is a good place to start. There's a whole chapter about Sibelius and his experiences of the supernatural. It's quite fantastic.

[leptismagna10]

@Numboss There were plenty of atheist composers who wrote beautiful and transcendent music. Beethoven, Shostakovich and Rimsky-Korsakov for example. There were also plenty of very religious composers whose music was not as brilliant, like Bruckner. Creativity comes regardless of belief in gods or supernatural beings.

He may have believed in a higher power, but could have been a natural higher power, his love for his country. Strong emotions yes, but still human.

[punkskunk95]

amazing! I know this is from Germany because of the rotary valve trumpets ;)

[comalley0130]

that yell at the end. oh my god. i played the overture to the barber of seville with my highschool orchestra, there is no better feeling than the end of a piece, after all this effort and all this energy, work and all that emotion you communicate. just to hear that yell from the crowd like i did after the barber, best feeling on the planet hands down.

thank you so much for uploading this, absolutely love this piece

[fledgehog]

first and foremost, the violinist at 5:28 is really cute

the tympani player at the end of the movement has so much energy -- wow! simply stunning -- especially the roll from 4:18 to the end.

[Numboss]

This music comes from God.

[Invisiblefiyah]

@Numboss

all hail Apollo, god of music!

[ChinLinn]

PRETTY MUCH NONCONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

[nichtgestopft]

@ChinLinn you're so right o_o

[cabbage142]

@ChinLinn troll much?

[ChinLinn]

AHEY THANKS FOR INCLUING THE 5 MINUTES OF CLAPPIN, YOU SELF-SEVING JACKASS.

THATS THE PROBLEM WITH FUCKING MUSICIANS, THEY ARE SO FULL OF THEMSELFES.

GUESS WHAT, ITS A FUCKING SONG.

NOT A CURE FOR CANCER.

NOT SOLUTION TO END WORLD HUNGER.

A FUCKING SONG.

GET OVER YOURSELVES

[misuiu64]

@ChinLinn

Song?

[cattletag]

As Julia Roberts said in 'Pretty Woman': Oh, it was so good, I almost peed my pants!!!!

[mrotwist]

Those of yo9u who criticize the excess movements of the players must remember that these are vibrant young musicians who are enthusiastic about their music and particiuarly the composition they are playing. Sibelius inspires movement!, not sleep!!!!

[Barrilera]

@mrotwist To add to that note, I personally reccomend not watching the players themselves too much but just closing your eyes and listening to the music. Especially in a piece so varied, majestic, mystifying and beautiful as this. Sibelius really knows how to combine sadness, suspense and hope into one melody.

[odisap]

That.

That was epic.

[windstorm1000]

Look at that timpani playing! I hear/feel the north wind blowing when I hear this movement.

[jerchiury]

"every symphony must involve the world" said Gustav mahler to the young sibelius. and there it is.

[longeaton34]

Sibelius rocks! Finest symphonic finale of its time. .........oh err, maybe with the exception of Gustav Mahler....

[GourouxPete]

Fabulous orchestra - wonderful musicians - legendary conductor Sir Colin. This is a performance to die for!

[MsModernComposer]

beautiful performance

[Strefanash]

it is absolutely thrilling to be pumping out the bass part from 3:50 onwards. I played this a few years ago

such glory!! even with the local amateur orchestra whose bass section I was called in to lead . . . . .

I still dont understand why they choose to defile the awe of the occasion by applause.

After such a performance i am in a trance

[sasquatchfromengland]

@Strefanash thats silly,

after such a performance everyone should applaude, if only to say thankyou. Clapping makes people feel good.

[lennysmom]

Thanks for posting this.

[gardenia967]

a real masterpeice, great Sir Davis & great the young orchestra. Standing ovation for them

[123Scears123]

Quite, quite wonderful! An almost  unique piece beautifully played. Thank you for the posting.

[Moonmatt2]

Jesus if orchestras got responses like that after a performance then more people would join an orchestra

[Strefanash]

@Moonmatt2

eeerr, no. it is a hard life, requiring monastic discipline and committment, it was too hard for me even though i could play the music.

music is a good servant, to come home and put on the stereo when you are in the mood for it, but it is a vicious and unforgiving master.

I dont recommend the life of a classical musician to anyone unless you are already so enthralled that you can do no other, for it WILL demand your WHOLE life

[SirGlennGould]

@Strefanash Although living as a classical musician is only for the most commited and loving, we mortals can still enjoy the act of playing in itself. I often feel the nead for my music to be appreciated but slowly I' m learning to enjoy the very act of playing for what it is. Maybe it's easier on the piano, I don' t know, but I' m sure my music although it will never be professional, will accompany me for all my life.

[MetroDuroc]

Best crowd reaction ever.

[MusicsMyLifeAndLuv]

The music doesn't go with the video!

[Marinka37]

Do you heare in this music a motive of renovation, revilal, regeneration?

For me it's a place of a life power, energy, renaisance. From minor to major. From precipice to stares. From a hell to hope.

[mrlunt111]

Holy crap! These wind players are pretty much dancing as they play. Someone should tell them this is a music concert, not a dance recital!

[pela4350]

@mrlunt111

you are right, that is tremendously nerving. but not only in this orchestra, it -unfortunately- happens in nearly each orchestra.

[AdamZeppelin007]

I thought that was absolutely beautiful, it gave me chills

[uganickb32]

timpani was so damn out of tune at the end.

[lastferdo]

for me the best perfomance would be the one I have recorded live with the Sao Paulo State Symphony, conductor: Frank Shipway, saw that live, almost had a heart attack!!!!

[musicsmithnz]

Does anyone think this sounds like John Williams?

[schlesmail]

I've always felt there were parts of this movement that sound cinematic.  For another example of a Sibelius composition that would be well-suited for film (perhaps as a background to opening credits), give a listen to Spring Song (Vårsång)--last time I looked, there were two versions of it on YouTube. With all the excellent theatrical music Sibelius composed, it's a shame he never wrote anything for cinema.

[Shoebappa1]

haha.... that should definitely be the other way around; A lot of music "sounds like John Williams", but in all honesty and with the utmost respect for a great film composer, Williams simply took a single melody and elaborated with other musical influences, such as Sibelius for one. It is nearly impossible, however, to compose something completely original, because chances are someone, somewhere already did it. This is one of my favorite symphonies of all time :D

[matthewcgraham]

Other way around...

[Music4life0991]

Wouldnt you mean, doesnt John Williams sound Like Sibelius????

[musicsmithnz]

@Music4life0991

Grammaticaly speaking its exactly the same.

I phrased it that way to be witty:)

Obviously it didn't work :p

[gymnastxoxox]

i have to say, the conductor doesnt look that excited to be conducting the most BEAST piece ever :D

[djohnnyf]

This splendid orchestra never fails to delight. The performance lacks the intensity of the best recordings but the audience certainly enjoyed it! This orchestra's recording of Mahler's 9th with Abbado is perhaps the finest.

[lewars1912]

Love to see young musicians playing with such passion. The finale is an example of Sibelius' Finnish patriotism

[Johlies]

This is absolutely wonderful. Completely different interpretation than I'm used to, and I like it. These players are playing with such passion and depth that's needed for a piece like this. Sibelius didn't write this symphony on a whim; there's a deep meaning behind it, particularly in this last movement.

[bags1gas]

Doesnt it send shivers down your spine.Great way to discover music.Brilliant

[Audiea]

Simply wonderful. The stereo effect is a knockout! These young muscians are a delight!

[doktordrakator]

Sir Colin Davis is a real gentleman

and his music making so noble...!

[hautboisjj]

bravo to mr. "douglas boyd" =D bravo!

[mdenero]

There are some fine looking ladies in this orchestra. Look at that trumpetress at the end! Wow!

On a serious note, this is such a majestic work. From beginning to end it's an absolute masterpiece. And the finale, especially the coda, never fails to put a lump in my throat and tears on my cheeks. It inspires hope for this wretched world. A stirring performance by GMJO.

[bigdonkey002]

I second that!

[tubemagpie]

@mdenero I have just told someone what this does to me... It has always done it since i was 13 (I'm 64) when I first heard only a part of it! I heard it on BBC Radio's Desert island Discs.

I will have to stop here..wiping my eyes.

[womb0womb0]

@mdenero "trumpetress" haha... added a new word to my vocab today. But yes I agree on both counts.

[JorPove]

Es interesante como Sibelius combina el "obstinato" de una melodia con la aparicion de otras melodias y se van superponiendo y contrapunteando ,sin que ninguna de ellas ceda terrreno...para ir juntas construyendo este final en que todas se amalgaman.

[musicalgarden]

Thank you for posting this. I was there that evening and it's great to be able to relive it. Thanks again

[Insanelycoolprincess]

Outstanding

[Insanelycoolprincess]

This is so nice

I love it :)

[jcmud]

Great conductor, great performance. Beautiful. Thanks for posting.

[cutencrazy07]

I love Sibelius Symphony No.2

Thanks so much 4 posting :)

[cutencrazy07]

This is so freakin amazing