Conducting for Eternity! Never ever did anyone play Mahler with such empathy! What a genius! Lenny is not only conducting, he dies conducting this music und survives (Ressurection!). It´s a universe to find in this symphony. It´s more than live... Look at his Face - this is not show. This is real feeling - no other conductur did it like this - and the flame jumps overt to choire und musicians - wonderful!
This is the very meaning of life. MUSIC that illuminates the soul. Thank you, Mr Bernstein, for bringing this magnificent composition to such visceral LIFE... the union of composer and conductor is complete.
Absolutely stunning!Bernstein knew the heart of Mahler so well.I have tears in my eyes watching this..yes in the end Love will truimph and will conquer all!
This heavenly final is so beautiful, it always make make all my emotions mixed inside me. And Bernstein is one of my all time favorite conductors, with all his passion
Probably my ignorance when it comes to the subtleties of conducting. But the best part for me is between 2:44 and 2:46 where Bernstein seems to be making contact with somebody and expressing "isn't this amazing!". Gets me every single time.....
Bernstein is the best conductor to walk the earth...he pulls the talent out of the musicians to make this piece beyond beautiful...I know Mahler was smiling when this was performed...thinking Bernstein got it right...he got it RIGHT!!!
Bernstein is the best conductor to walk the earth...he pulls the talent out of the musicians to make this piece beyond beautiful...I know Mahler was smiling when this was performed
Love this piece, sung it many times with the Chicago Symphony Chorus, back when it was the best. I love watching Bernstein ham it up for the camera - but what a conductor.
@paparossco Amazing, I think beside Bernsein another conductor who loves Mahler as much is Michael Tilson Thomas, I have been at some of the Mahler series performances at SF Symphony, they were jst as passionate as this one.
Con alas que he conquistado, en ardiente afán de amor, ¡levantaré el vuelo hacia la luz que no ha alcanzado ningún ojo! ¡Moriré para vivir! ¡Resucitarás, sí, resucitarás, corazón mío, en un instante! Lo que ha latido, ¡habrá de llevarte a Dios!
Mit Flügeln, die ich mir errungen, in heißem Liebesstreben, werd' ich entschweben zum Licht, zu dem kein Aug' gedrungen! Sterben werd' ich, um zu leben! Auferstehn, ja auferstehn wirst du, mein Herz, in einem Nu! Was du geschlagen, zu Gott wird es dich tragen!
In the Madison and San Jose performances I was involved in, the chorus stayed seated during the opening pianissimo passage. Friends in the audience said it sounded like mist rising from nowhere and they really loved it. Trying to stand up very quietly en mass (Madison) or individually (San Jose) before "Wieder aufzublühn..." was a test of your leg muscles though.
The 3 times I sang this work in the chorus are among the most memorable moments in my life. When you are concentrating all you can to sing the music and still feel goosebumps runing up and down your body unbidden at the same time, it is a memory you don't soon forget.
oops - I didn't quite get it. Sorry, chaps and chappesses; I love Len and I love this symphony, but too drawn out for me... there you go, eh? that makes me a philistine, I know, but when this is played at my funeral (and it'll be a surprise, as a final joke at an otherwise light-hearted affair when the coffin goes, just to make everyone cry, ha ha!) then I want a slightly faster-tempo recording, i think.
Two of the greatest dominant chords in the history of music: at 1:10 and at 2:40. They make me glad to be here, alive, with a pair of ears. And Bernstein gets their significance, and isn't afraid to reveal the full force of their power.
Two of the greatest dominant chords in the history of music: at 1:10 and at 2:40. They make me glad to be here, alive, with a pair of ears. And Bernstein gets their significance, and isn't afraid to reveal the full force of their power.
Al Final el beneficiado de este proyecto fuimos nosotros los Venezolanos y nuestro Sistema de Orquestas, el creyo que podia cambiar a la juventud y a una sociedad amante de los SPORTS, Holliwood Estrellas de Cine y Musica Rock, no supo ver el problema desde un punto de vista SOCIAL y COMUNITARIO, para el Yanque toda su sociedad GIRA EN TORNO AL CAPITAL, no queremos Orquestas, eso no vende lo que vende son las MARCAS y sus Agentes de Bolsa que son Atletas Farandula Fashion Lujo Movies & IDOLS.
I was so lucky to be able to sing this masterpiece at Maestro Bernhardt show. It was a life changing experience and I will never forget what an honor it was. Just think of how someone could write music like this in a room with just a piano. Its insane. Yet musicians in this day and time work about a week on a song in a sound room and 20 other people and call a 3 minuet song music in which no instuments and no set key is used. That is why I'd rather sing this any day.
I'm surprised that all of you are taking up time to comment about 8 people who should not be taking up air and space. Mahler expresses the grandeure of his time, both spiritual and human. Amen.
I had a chance to sing this in college. What an amazing experience, and it was just with the Arkansas Symphony. What a special treat it it must have been to perform with the LSO & Lenny at the helm!
"Mahler is the most significant composer of all time. Everything that has ever been or will be in this world is expressed in Mahler's music: humanity's aspirations, our fears, our doubts, our hopes - everything. He is the Mount Everest of symphonic music, the culmination of everything that was ever achieved in composition, structure and orchestration." - Eliahu Inbal
Aside from the crazy person talking about Bernstien being cruel (snoozebutton...are you NUTS?) I think we all agree that this is one fabulous video. Lenny had such a love and passion for Mahler, and Mahler was such an important part of his conducting career. All this we have, and Lenny's beautiful music too.
Mr. Bernstein is in need of anger management. This video should be used as evidence to have him arrested. Being cruel to people trying their best, and only getting upset AND SHOWING IT over and over, is unfair. You Tube has become a Museum of abuse. I am leaving.
There is NO doubt that there is a God and He LOVES this symphony. Leonard Bernstein's musical magic is compelling well past his death. What an amazing musician, what an amazing composition by Mahler, and what a glorious way to salute the Lord, God Almighty. BRAVO!!
This made me cry at work. I love the joy on his face. :)
Best version of Mahler 2 I've ever heard, though, was the Dallas Symphony Orchestra last year, Jaap van Zweden conducting. He has really turned that group around. They love him, and you can tell. The crowd was electric at the end, I lost count of the standing ovations.
I had the enormous pleasure to perform this with the NZSO and 150-piece professional choir some years back... the hairs on the back of my neck stand up even now remembering the phenomenal power and volume in this section! I couldn't help but over-sing and give it everything I had in me... Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic! Thanks for posting.
This video is absolutely stunning! I am a pastor of a church and I have used this video to demonstrate how passionate leadership is contagious. Of course Mahler's work provides an amazing canvas on which Bernstein & the orcherstra painted. Thanks for posting.
Wonderful! The happy emotions of Bernstein really add to the drama of the performance! Composed by a Jew, conducted by a Jew, about the King of the Jews!
There used to be a series of videos of Claudio Abbado conducting Mahler's 2nd. It's not as epic as this, but I definitely enjoyed his and the orchestra's interpretation. Anyone know what happened to those recordings on YouTube?
Let's be real: Bernstein is adorable.
luckyducky45916 6 days ago
Conducting for Eternity! Never ever did anyone play Mahler with such empathy! What a genius! Lenny is not only conducting, he dies conducting this music und survives (Ressurection!). It´s a universe to find in this symphony. It´s more than live... Look at his Face - this is not show. This is real feeling - no other conductur did it like this - and the flame jumps overt to choire und musicians - wonderful!
DerOpernfreund 6 days ago
Does anyone know where the ending painting was from?
sireofzelda 3 weeks ago
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gpeddino 3 weeks ago
This is the very meaning of life. MUSIC that illuminates the soul. Thank you, Mr Bernstein, for bringing this magnificent composition to such visceral LIFE... the union of composer and conductor is complete.
jjwjazz 3 weeks ago
Not alot of people have the chance of finding their very own voice in life, this conductor surely has. Inspiring
MrOrion92 1 month ago
It's beautiful music, but mahler just isn't my style =(
wurtsboromd 1 month ago
Everytime I here this symphony, I think of Revelations, and I begin to cry. A truly beautiful piece!!!
ingaenterprise13 1 month ago
If I die and happen to stumble upon pearly gates, this is what I want to hear when I open them.
EAcomposer1991 1 month ago 3
Intense. So intense.
FollowersofDamu 1 month ago
Holy f... tears streaming again. BEST performance ever. AND mov. 4 from the 9th... What a hero!
martapoes 1 month ago 2
oh my God, this is just amazing
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Absolutely stunning!Bernstein knew the heart of Mahler so well.I have tears in my eyes watching this..yes in the end Love will truimph and will conquer all!
hopingindalord 1 month ago
Wild orchestra appears
Lenny used conduct
It's super effective!
picoides1 1 month ago
simply incredible.
ilovemutemath 1 month ago
french horn bells up = BEST PART EVER
capa5350 1 month ago 2
Only he can pull off Mahler 2 finale at such a slow tempo.
tlcooper93 2 months ago
i love "Ausfergen" 1:20
samuel134 2 months ago
@samuel134 Auferstehn
brianaw220 1 month ago
Musical cocaine.
CharlesWilburPiano 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos 6
Bernstein is so great.
stevieg5064 2 months ago
13 people have no appreciation for music and/or soul.
DeacStarkiller 2 months ago 3
to *DIE* for.
Barb Todres/NYC
lovingee1 2 months ago
Not bad at all, but needs more cowbell.
Greg763 3 months ago
@Greg763 haha I concur good sir
Bamchucknorris 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
How in the holy fuck does this have even 1 dislike... let alone 11?!!?!?! DESPICABLE! THIS FINALE IS UNBELIEVABLE!
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There was and is only one Bernstein, and the world is profoundly and immeasurably better for it.
mozartfan 3 months ago 6
i creed!!!!!!
interista100 3 months ago 13
@interista100 You creed lol?
Dan474834 3 months ago
This heavenly final is so beautiful, it always make make all my emotions mixed inside me. And Bernstein is one of my all time favorite conductors, with all his passion
superality 3 months ago
Conductors conduct. But Lenny simply performed
lakotawest42 4 months ago
Probably my ignorance when it comes to the subtleties of conducting. But the best part for me is between 2:44 and 2:46 where Bernstein seems to be making contact with somebody and expressing "isn't this amazing!". Gets me every single time.....
Yeee for enthousiasm....
Nessevan 4 months ago 2
Major goosebumps at 1:10. This is amazing.
gpeddino 4 months ago
Made me cry like a baby. I'll admit it.
dri3s 4 months ago 2
Well done the Edinburgh Festival Chorus! Still my favourite clip, Ok this and Rattle doing the 8th at the BBC Proms....
paparossco 4 months ago
true genius Mahler and Bernstein. Truly respect both, words can't describe them.
KoreanMale12 4 months ago
Bernstein is the best conductor to walk the earth...he pulls the talent out of the musicians to make this piece beyond beautiful...I know Mahler was smiling when this was performed...thinking Bernstein got it right...he got it RIGHT!!!
cookietaster12 4 months ago 3
Bernstein is the best conductor to walk the earth...he pulls the talent out of the musicians to make this piece beyond beautiful...I know Mahler was smiling when this was performed
cookietaster12 4 months ago
Love this piece, sung it many times with the Chicago Symphony Chorus, back when it was the best. I love watching Bernstein ham it up for the camera - but what a conductor.
CateDiva 4 months ago
This literally makes me weep. The pure joy and fullness of the orchestra is almost too overwhelming.
pinkyshoes13 4 months ago
Way to go Lenny, I'd love this played at my funeral
GiselleMeraud 4 months ago
If I was a member of the chorus, I think my hair would stand on end from those high horns. Chills!
RobPer2011 4 months ago
This is as watching Mahler come to life. Just look at the face of Bernstein.
PEAinSwe 4 months ago
“If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music.
-Mahler
limsj6 5 months ago 2
11 people weren't resurrected.
imsleepyanddead 5 months ago
There can be none better. This is the embodiment of all life, as captured by Mahler. Thank God for his life...
danmcglaun1 5 months ago 3
Sheila Armstrong and Janet Baker in Ely Cathedral
suryavarmanvii 5 months ago
plus quam homo.
SelmaWallas 5 months ago
何度見ても泣ける
CB50S 5 months ago
Have you ever seen a conductor love a piece as much? Stunning performance thanks for posting.
paparossco 6 months ago 34
@paparossco that is exactly what i think with ANY piece Bernstein conducts... He is out of this world. He is one of a kind. Lost for words....
martapoes 1 month ago
@paparossco Amazing, I think beside Bernsein another conductor who loves Mahler as much is Michael Tilson Thomas, I have been at some of the Mahler series performances at SF Symphony, they were jst as passionate as this one.
BytomGirl 3 days ago
Heard The Cadets Drum Corps play this before DCI San Antonio... What a sound!
LiamusShakirus 6 months ago 2
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HonsengTu 6 months ago
God bless Mahelr and his music...
djfulviuss 6 months ago
I have been searching for a recording that embodies the spirit of the piece. To this point I have not found any better,
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@BAPollock1 There can be none better. This is the embodiment of all life, as captured by Mahler. Thank God for his life...
danmcglaun1 5 months ago
Con alas que he conquistado, en ardiente afán de amor, ¡levantaré el vuelo hacia la luz que no ha alcanzado ningún ojo! ¡Moriré para vivir! ¡Resucitarás, sí, resucitarás, corazón mío, en un instante! Lo que ha latido, ¡habrá de llevarte a Dios!
ropera 6 months ago
Mit Flügeln, die ich mir errungen, in heißem Liebesstreben, werd' ich entschweben zum Licht, zu dem kein Aug' gedrungen! Sterben werd' ich, um zu leben! Auferstehn, ja auferstehn wirst du, mein Herz, in einem Nu! Was du geschlagen, zu Gott wird es dich tragen!
ropera 6 months ago
In the Madison and San Jose performances I was involved in, the chorus stayed seated during the opening pianissimo passage. Friends in the audience said it sounded like mist rising from nowhere and they really loved it. Trying to stand up very quietly en mass (Madison) or individually (San Jose) before "Wieder aufzublühn..." was a test of your leg muscles though.
I am always curious how other groups do it.
yingdat 6 months ago
@yingdat
Normally the chorus stands at the climax of the preceding passage, I think it is rehearsal No. 22, but that depends on the publisher :)
MyMusic0201 6 months ago
The 3 times I sang this work in the chorus are among the most memorable moments in my life. When you are concentrating all you can to sing the music and still feel goosebumps runing up and down your body unbidden at the same time, it is a memory you don't soon forget.
yingdat 6 months ago
oops - I didn't quite get it. Sorry, chaps and chappesses; I love Len and I love this symphony, but too drawn out for me... there you go, eh? that makes me a philistine, I know, but when this is played at my funeral (and it'll be a surprise, as a final joke at an otherwise light-hearted affair when the coffin goes, just to make everyone cry, ha ha!) then I want a slightly faster-tempo recording, i think.
Not that I'll actually care, of course...
KrillLiberator 6 months ago
1:11 - 1:21.......Oh.my.god.
TheElliotGreen 6 months ago 2
@TheElliotGreen Nah, cadence at 2:45 is the most epic!
kylelandry 6 months ago
pure light...
theropodia 6 months ago
Can anybody tell on which number of the partitur this video is starting?
hpudgp 6 months ago
@hpudgp bar 4 from number 46.
afilipesousa 5 months ago
File under: things I wish I was alive for...
taylorryh 6 months ago
2:05, wild French Horn appears
picoides1 7 months ago 2
8 people own the church/performance area and are upset that the sheer awesomeness damaged the ceiling
EarlOfEs 7 months ago
My God, how fun would THAT
have been to be conducted by him! The man is in ecstasy.
rosemarywatson 7 months ago
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I promised not to cry :')
daytripperarrabal 7 months ago
I promised no to cry :')
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Two of the greatest dominant chords in the history of music: at 1:10 and at 2:40. They make me glad to be here, alive, with a pair of ears. And Bernstein gets their significance, and isn't afraid to reveal the full force of their power.
MrFrankTicheli 7 months ago
Two of the greatest dominant chords in the history of music: at 1:10 and at 2:40. They make me glad to be here, alive, with a pair of ears. And Bernstein gets their significance, and isn't afraid to reveal the full force of their power.
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Al Final el beneficiado de este proyecto fuimos nosotros los Venezolanos y nuestro Sistema de Orquestas, el creyo que podia cambiar a la juventud y a una sociedad amante de los SPORTS, Holliwood Estrellas de Cine y Musica Rock, no supo ver el problema desde un punto de vista SOCIAL y COMUNITARIO, para el Yanque toda su sociedad GIRA EN TORNO AL CAPITAL, no queremos Orquestas, eso no vende lo que vende son las MARCAS y sus Agentes de Bolsa que son Atletas Farandula Fashion Lujo Movies & IDOLS.
ELTIGRERO86 7 months ago
Check out the french horns at 2:05!!! Lenny was incredible. One of America's greatest citizens I would say.
jacobeid 8 months ago 2
I was so lucky to be able to sing this masterpiece at Maestro Bernhardt show. It was a life changing experience and I will never forget what an honor it was. Just think of how someone could write music like this in a room with just a piano. Its insane. Yet musicians in this day and time work about a week on a song in a sound room and 20 other people and call a 3 minuet song music in which no instuments and no set key is used. That is why I'd rather sing this any day.
tmac2010grad91 8 months ago 3
I'm surprised that all of you are taking up time to comment about 8 people who should not be taking up air and space. Mahler expresses the grandeure of his time, both spiritual and human. Amen.
09WestTexas 8 months ago
8 people need to have a serious ear-cleaning....
noirvalentin 8 months ago
8 people are fan of Justin Bieber...
alebonny97 8 months ago
I concord with the previous posts. How can 8 people dislike this? The most hopeful, rapturous music ever...
theropodia 8 months ago
8 people do not understand music. At all.
chocotastic 8 months ago 3
how can you dislike this???????!!!!
listhopper56 8 months ago
In floods. One of the greatest moments in music.
JackSafferyRowe 8 months ago
There is nothing more beautiful.
To redirect a quote from Beethoven to Mahler & Bernstein:
They are the greatest that ever lived. When I get the chance I will remove my hat and kneel before their tombs.
HamiltonConductor 8 months ago 2
damn!
mindhunter09 9 months ago
8 people have no soul.
mezzodolce 9 months ago 6
I love 2:51.
trumpetgeek1010 9 months ago
I have tickets for the Saturday CPO performance. You guys better rock the piece out!
randyc9999 9 months ago
Performing this tomorrow with the CPO. Incredible!
adrianjemond 9 months ago
Mahler always reminds me of Schopenhauer's face, especially the time when his typical dissonances rise above.
Pelleas1007 9 months ago
Loving the french horns!!
Bandman630 9 months ago
So inspiring
jdtba24 9 months ago
WHO ARE THE 8 SOULLESS IMBECILES WHO DISLIKED THIS? I DEMAND TO KNOW!!!
fledgehog 9 months ago 6
Bernstein understood Mahler perfectly!
ViciousTeddyBear09 9 months ago
If you don't like this ending, you have no soul.
In what church was it recorded?
hotbrain 9 months ago
@hotbrain Ely Cathedral , England.
Suz71bu 9 months ago
Bernstein was Mahler incarnate
memorioso 9 months ago
Absolutamente impresionante
MisterGabo81 9 months ago
jizzed. so many times. over again. again and again.
aznn00bkilla 10 months ago
NEEDS MOAR TROMBONE DAMMIT! WHERE ARE YOU BONES?
MrxChow 10 months ago
There are no words...
skuzinsk 10 months ago
bernstein's expression at 1:50.
TheJoyfulPianist 10 months ago
all the reasons why Bernstein was the greatest conductor to ever live are demonstrated in these 4 minutes.
fledgehog 10 months ago
I had a chance to sing this in college. What an amazing experience, and it was just with the Arkansas Symphony. What a special treat it it must have been to perform with the LSO & Lenny at the helm!
musicman476 10 months ago
@musicman476 LPO.
LordHettrick 10 months ago
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"Mahler is the most significant composer of all time. Everything that has ever been or will be in this world is expressed in Mahler's music: humanity's aspirations, our fears, our doubts, our hopes - everything. He is the Mount Everest of symphonic music, the culmination of everything that was ever achieved in composition, structure and orchestration." - Eliahu Inbal
freshhh1994 10 months ago
@TheRekisum thank you so very much, LOVE IT!
IsisSlovenska 10 months ago
Fantástic!!
IsisSlovenska 10 months ago
I listened to mahler's 2nd and 8th while on shrooms, let's say I am a different person now.
boxfervor 10 months ago 2
Anyone not moved by this is dead -- one way or another.
TJMuggs 10 months ago
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picoides1 10 months ago
I've seen this a hundred times but still .... goosebumps.
hamagurimarch 10 months ago 2
Why is this not played in every existentialist moment ever?
Broan13 10 months ago 2
ΑΠΟ ΤΟΥΣ ΜΕΓΑΛΥΤΕΡΟΥΣ ΜΑΕΣΤΡΟΥΣ ΟΛΩΝ ΤΩΝ ΕΠΟΧΩΝ.ΒΑΘΥΣ ΓΝΩΣΤΗΣ.ΤΕΡΑΣΤΙΟΣ
MrANTONIOS383 11 months ago
I think Lenny's enjoying himself up there, just a wild guess...
picoides1 11 months ago 44
extremely lol :)
KoreanMale12 4 months ago
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BilboHalfling 11 months ago
5 people have no soul.
MrJesszilla321 11 months ago 6
Aside from the crazy person talking about Bernstien being cruel (snoozebutton...are you NUTS?) I think we all agree that this is one fabulous video. Lenny had such a love and passion for Mahler, and Mahler was such an important part of his conducting career. All this we have, and Lenny's beautiful music too.
swarze 11 months ago
His conduct makes my heart really warm and think that music is great and forever good.
rosehazelnut 11 months ago
That's my hero conducting up there.
MusicInvestigation 1 year ago
greatest. finale. ever.
BilboHalfling 1 year ago 2
The downbeat at 2:53
hornplayerchris 1 year ago 3
Bravo!
brijels 1 year ago
Mr. Bernstein is in need of anger management. This video should be used as evidence to have him arrested. Being cruel to people trying their best, and only getting upset AND SHOWING IT over and over, is unfair. You Tube has become a Museum of abuse. I am leaving.
SnoozeButton57 1 year ago
@SnoozeButton57 what in the FUCK are you talking about
Kht2012 1 year ago
@SnoozeButton57 ahahah!
tutubi49 1 year ago
@SnoozeButton57 Please tell me you are trolling.
gera1262 11 months ago
I love Bernstein! Bravo Lenny!
mgstella 1 year ago 3
I believe this is the London Symphony, not the LPO.
bratschekind 1 year ago
in tears here!
BigE4419 1 year ago
Among the Top 10 greatest moments in human history.
SnoozeButton57 1 year ago 23
the finale is very similar to the finale of No. 8
peacocktravels 1 year ago 3
whatever
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love the pan up to the ceiling at the end. very apropos.
Bah3932 1 year ago
love the pan up to the ceiling at the end. very apropos.
Bah3932 1 year ago
I love it that Bernstein is bellowing out the lyrics himself. It shows great connection to the music.
TheMrMilf 1 year ago 3
I love this piece. It always makes me cry,
jammer1 1 year ago
Holy music. Bernstein is God... Please resurrect!
martapoes 1 year ago
There is NO doubt that there is a God and He LOVES this symphony. Leonard Bernstein's musical magic is compelling well past his death. What an amazing musician, what an amazing composition by Mahler, and what a glorious way to salute the Lord, God Almighty. BRAVO!!
ysuconductor 1 year ago
His conducting.. I love the emotion he puts into it.
texnotreallymex 1 year ago
there is a God
hereHehereHE 1 year ago 2
LPO or LSO? Think its LSO.
bshampton117 1 year ago
Fantastic Music, fantastic conductor, fantastic Orchestra (London Philharmonic Orchestra)
martinusB95 1 year ago
1:09. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think he's quite happy.
Moussorgsky1 1 year ago 3
Bravo! Bravíssimo!!!!!!
leandrovieira40 1 year ago
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lmml4 1 year ago
reason to live number 1....mahler 2 finale ftw
TheDcifanatic 1 year ago
@TheDcifanatic - reason to live number 2 ..... Mahler 8 Finale!
longeaton34 1 year ago
WOW
musiccelebrations 1 year ago
Love the 2nd. Love Bernstein in a lot of choral stuff. But in this one he's taking the tempo way too slowly.
thedoeguy 1 year ago
My goosebumps have goosebumps...
betaomega04 1 year ago 66
This made me cry at work. I love the joy on his face. :)
Best version of Mahler 2 I've ever heard, though, was the Dallas Symphony Orchestra last year, Jaap van Zweden conducting. He has really turned that group around. They love him, and you can tell. The crowd was electric at the end, I lost count of the standing ovations.
LaGrande52 1 year ago
@LaGrande52 I saw that performance! That was excellent, too!
starwarsjunkie7777 1 year ago
I had the enormous pleasure to perform this with the NZSO and 150-piece professional choir some years back... the hairs on the back of my neck stand up even now remembering the phenomenal power and volume in this section! I couldn't help but over-sing and give it everything I had in me... Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic! Thanks for posting.
thewanderingkiwi1 1 year ago
It doesn't matter what your religious beliefs are. As an atheist, I say the music is, itself, a miracle. Gawgeous.
KiwiMuso 1 year ago 3
The last movement of Mahler 2 is the most exciting half hour in Western music!!
vladimir70752 1 year ago 4
This video is absolutely stunning! I am a pastor of a church and I have used this video to demonstrate how passionate leadership is contagious. Of course Mahler's work provides an amazing canvas on which Bernstein & the orcherstra painted. Thanks for posting.
obxpvf 1 year ago
that guy is the happiest guy alive :) and btw kudos to the guy in the back with the triangle yes i hear you...
hbmp88 1 year ago
Never tire of Lenny my boy...............remember how many obits he had in the NY times when he passed, for weeks
Swedetres 1 year ago
Bernstein in his element!! Outside of space and time.
SpielenKlavier 1 year ago
One word - HEAVENLY!!!
SordidGuy 1 year ago
i will never understand this excellents
lpipmp 1 year ago
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samyooljackson 1 year ago
i love how a shot from this made it into a mercedes commercial.
Bah3932 1 year ago
is mahler german?
hereHehereHE 1 year ago
austrian
jbxd8 1 year ago
@hereHehereHE i think he was jewish actually
Shanelololol 1 year ago
@hereHehereHE Bohemian-born Austrian... and a Jew.
Shota871 5 months ago
mahler 2 is perfection
yesjamIII 1 year ago 2
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violatenor26 1 year ago
Really incredible!!! Spectacular!! Bernstein is really enjoying, and he trasmit his joy to us.
orelmo 1 year ago
Qué puta pasada...
narval77 1 year ago
Wonderful! The happy emotions of Bernstein really add to the drama of the performance! Composed by a Jew, conducted by a Jew, about the King of the Jews!
marcus2x2 1 year ago
Four people do not like this?!?!?!?!?!? 0.o it's impossible
armanity15 1 year ago
There used to be a series of videos of Claudio Abbado conducting Mahler's 2nd. It's not as epic as this, but I definitely enjoyed his and the orchestra's interpretation. Anyone know what happened to those recordings on YouTube?
metaserve 1 year ago