The rapture on Bernstein's face at 2.48 when he just allows the whole ensemble to play like it was chamber music - incredible how he changed the lyric from 'Joy' to 'Oh Freedom' just for that performance, so significant after the Wall came down. Amazing.
My friend, THANK YOU! This is truly awesome and so so moving.
I have the audio recording of this but I have never seen the "video" recording.
Absolutely fantastic post. Well done! :D
mymoonkeepoff 2 weeks ago
The rapture on Bernstein's face at 2.48 when he just allows the whole ensemble to play like it was chamber music - incredible how he changed the lyric from 'Joy' to 'Oh Freedom' just for that performance, so significant after the Wall came down. Amazing.
Imamummy2 1 month ago
hoo boy those soloists are sounding a little rough.... maybe too little rehearsal ;) orchestra sounds great though
nishman686 2 months ago
I remember this on news on Christmas in 89, truly moving.
jmg321 2 months ago
A Clockwork Orange is in full effect!
willieller1 4 months ago
AMWeB -- Alle Menschen Werden Bruder. When the whole world is free, all men will be brothers.
doctorpsycho1960 5 months ago
How did the Schauspielhaus in central Berlin survive the Allied bombing in WWII?
garfreed 6 months ago
@garfreed
it didn't. it was rebuilt after teh war.
sinizzl 6 months ago
m nt german bt I njoy it..
samrudha2007 10 months ago
Congratulations on finding the secret link!
OdetoClassical 1 year ago 2