Michael Schonwandt has been studying the music of Nielsen his entire life. He knows this music backwards and forward and is the best interpreter of all the Nielsen symphonies. Add to this the Danish National SO-this music is in their blood-and you have the most magnificent performance of the Fourth. Obviously this comes from the decapo DVD which comes highly recommended.
I agree about the Martinon recording. Equally great, though is the HMV by Launy Grondahl, which was recently available on CD and can occasionally be found used.
Some conductors have a great technique and are interesting to watch,, this guy unfortunately is not one of them he has what I call a "dancing" technique which doesn't suit the music at all but nevertheless it's a good performance of a great work
@TheVaughan5 You obviously don't know a good conductor when you hear one or see one. It so happens that
Michael Schonwandt is held in the highest esteem by the Danes who should know what this music should sound like. He has the orchestra performing the Fourth like no other conductor could. His technique suits this great symphony absolutely perfect.
@cookie2000ify If you bother to read my comments without such prejudice you will note that I did not criticise his performance, it was his conducting techique that I was on about when on the podium. As you may or may not know most of the conductor's work is done before the performance and as I said, some are interesting to watch others not, and he is my opinion which I am entitled to, one of the latter. And by the way the word is perfectly.
@TheVaughan5 If you want to get technical about my grammar, then maybe you should consider attempting to be more technically correct when you derscribe Schonwandt's conducting. If his bouncing around bothers you then how do you feel about Dudamel who virtually leaves his feet. Yes, you are right that most of the work is done beforehand. The orchestra plays brilliantly, which would suggest Schonwandt has done his homework. If you saw him in person, I am sure your opinion would be different.
I first came across this magnificent work back in 1953 on an old LHMV LP, recorded by the Royal Danish Orchestra, with a stupendous Danish conductor whose name I have forgotten. I now have the von Karajan recording, which I believe is not the best. I really prefer Bernstein, Blomstedt, or Neeme Jervi, in that order.
Idiomatic because it's Danish but still not one of the great performances. One can go back to Bernstein/NY Phil and to Martinon/Chicago for hair-raising conducting. This is just too laid back.
As well as being one of the great Symphonies, this video is of particular value to any guitarists who want a close look at around 100 virtuoso musicians playing in tight ensemble!
Mickaël Schonwandt, or the graetest nielsen's conductor after Herbert Blomstedt! Gorgeous from the first note to the last one. Complete cycle of Nielsen's symphonies with Schonwandt is available on arkivmusic.com
Hadn´t played this in 27 years since the NYOS went on tour. Thanks for posting!
brianroger 1 week ago
Holy fuck balls this is awesome.
Vonzaku 4 months ago 4
Michael Schonwandt has been studying the music of Nielsen his entire life. He knows this music backwards and forward and is the best interpreter of all the Nielsen symphonies. Add to this the Danish National SO-this music is in their blood-and you have the most magnificent performance of the Fourth. Obviously this comes from the decapo DVD which comes highly recommended.
cookie2000ify 4 months ago
Carl Nielsen is Denmarks greatest composer.
lyue1996 6 months ago
I agree about the Martinon recording. Equally great, though is the HMV by Launy Grondahl, which was recently available on CD and can occasionally be found used.
morrigambist 7 months ago
Some conductors have a great technique and are interesting to watch,, this guy unfortunately is not one of them he has what I call a "dancing" technique which doesn't suit the music at all but nevertheless it's a good performance of a great work
TheVaughan5 9 months ago
@TheVaughan5 You obviously don't know a good conductor when you hear one or see one. It so happens that
Michael Schonwandt is held in the highest esteem by the Danes who should know what this music should sound like. He has the orchestra performing the Fourth like no other conductor could. His technique suits this great symphony absolutely perfect.
cookie2000ify 4 months ago
@cookie2000ify If you bother to read my comments without such prejudice you will note that I did not criticise his performance, it was his conducting techique that I was on about when on the podium. As you may or may not know most of the conductor's work is done before the performance and as I said, some are interesting to watch others not, and he is my opinion which I am entitled to, one of the latter. And by the way the word is perfectly.
TheVaughan5 4 months ago
@TheVaughan5 If you want to get technical about my grammar, then maybe you should consider attempting to be more technically correct when you derscribe Schonwandt's conducting. If his bouncing around bothers you then how do you feel about Dudamel who virtually leaves his feet. Yes, you are right that most of the work is done beforehand. The orchestra plays brilliantly, which would suggest Schonwandt has done his homework. If you saw him in person, I am sure your opinion would be different.
cookie2000ify 4 months ago
this Is some crazy playing
BOOKfreak526 10 months ago
My gosh go DNSO! Great great great orchestra!
tubamarc8891 11 months ago
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shan12ize 11 months ago
Wow, the orchestra sounds wonderful.
wikct2 1 year ago
I first came across this magnificent work back in 1953 on an old LHMV LP, recorded by the Royal Danish Orchestra, with a stupendous Danish conductor whose name I have forgotten. I now have the von Karajan recording, which I believe is not the best. I really prefer Bernstein, Blomstedt, or Neeme Jervi, in that order.
mrotwist 1 year ago
What a performance !
A danish orchestra for a danish composer !
SirGlennGould 1 year ago 2
Quite nice.
op2torch 2 years ago
Idiomatic because it's Danish but still not one of the great performances. One can go back to Bernstein/NY Phil and to Martinon/Chicago for hair-raising conducting. This is just too laid back.
attheHermitage 2 years ago 2
@attheHermitage Martinon, while not as well known, is the yardstick by which all the Nielsen 4ths should be measured.
jgesselberty 1 year ago
@jgesselberty It really is, isn't it? And, as you say, not at all well known. His recording of "Arcana" is also great.
attheHermitage 1 year ago
Good, but Blomstedt/SFS is better
MaxxUS08 2 years ago 2
@MaxxUS08 Blomstedt has a great grasp up until the last minute where he loses sight of the majesty of creation having renewed itself.
jgesselberty 1 year ago
I have never heard any carl nielsen before, and might i say, this is wonderful!
derob7 3 years ago 11
As well as being one of the great Symphonies, this video is of particular value to any guitarists who want a close look at around 100 virtuoso musicians playing in tight ensemble!
Highly recommended!
PeterInglisGuitar 3 years ago 2
Carl Nielsen is one of my favorit composers :D wonderful music
Stravinsky91 3 years ago 4
Mickaël Schonwandt, or the graetest nielsen's conductor after Herbert Blomstedt! Gorgeous from the first note to the last one. Complete cycle of Nielsen's symphonies with Schonwandt is available on arkivmusic.com
alambic1911 3 years ago
great. i love it!
doromamire 3 years ago
inextinguible
LeSoma 4 years ago 3