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@steve81132 It's a big world out there, judging from your comments maybe you need to get out more.

The best and most intelligent film ever on this subject, whether you are Christian or not you would have to have a heart of stone not to be inspired by this story.

@nikkipato Yes, the most intelligent film ever made on this subject with a great score to match.

Thanks for uploading some of the soundtrack to the best and most intelligent film ever made on the life of Jesus of Nazareth - great score.

@89sharlo It seems to be a paradox these days with many conductors that Mozart and Haydn are taken much too fast and Rachmaninov much too slowly - nonsensical.

I would love to hear the rest of this performance, for once this movement is not played too indulgently perhaps it's the same with the other 3 - is it possible?

@0casteloencantado0 Arnold Bocklin is the name of the artist. He painted a number of interpretations of the subject, the above happens to be my favourite along with this performance of a Rachmaninov score which I think is among the best of his achievements.

@jorologo The Orsova was built for Orient Lines in 1954 and transferred to P.& O Lines when the compnaies merged in the mid 60's. She was never named Fair Star, this was a name used by Sitmar Lines ,a totally different company

Brings back memories of a wonderful era, I know we should not look back but it's a human failure to want to relive good times.

I did and I loved Sydney in the 60's before they started to demolish some of my favourite places and of course before mass immigraton and mass tourism which might have bought some benefits but also a massive increase in crime! Don't think I could go back in time however, just good to have the gr...

The director of this film was Jewish - could never have guessed!!

@TheMONKEYSHINEZ C'm on, much better than any Beatles song surely!!

Magnificent music, the equal to any symphony ever written and far far superior to many better known works!!

Elgar/Sea Pictures/Baker/Barbirolli combination, never equalled, possibly never will be

Possibly the most profound music ever written.

These recordings of course do not do full justice the singer but even with the limitations you can hear the sound of a true contralto with an amazing range in the voice, very, very, rare.

Simply the finest ever, hard to envisage it could ever be matched.

@jhtbailey1 There is simply no argument to that statement.

Not to forget the equally marvellous Vadim Repin playing this concerto, also posted on you-tube.

By far the best version of this song - thanks for the upload.

@meProudToBeCaucasian I think you must be the victim of some distorted propaganda. Tchaikovsky is not and never has been under-rated either in the U.S. or any other western country, quite the contrary his music has been extremely popular in the west ever since he first visited the U.S.A. in 1891

What was the venue for this performance please?

This is the real thing - unfortunately certain sopranos who are applauded today in the bel canto repetorie are, by comparison, simply appalling and should not even be attempting these roles for which they are totally unsuited.

The unrivalled vocal brilliance in bel canto which was Joan Sutherland's unique gift had sadly declined by the mid 70's, but this role suits her admirably in her mature years.

@slothropgr I agree with your comments, The Ring is almost impossible to stage convincingly, would be perfect for film though where you could have the best of all worlds! Far better to hear it on record or in concert form.

Why are they called the "Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester" Was Mahler the originator of this youth orchestra? Did not know they had such a thing circa 1900.

@caerus12 Agreed, had forgotten all about this until I heard it on Radio 2, the only U.K. station that's not stuck in a rut playing the same old things ad nauseum!! I'm not really of fan of Elton John, but this is something quite different, definitely his best ever!!

This is for incurable romantics - like me!

@Shawoddynoddy4000 Agreed, and I always thought this was one of their best. Whatever happened to the 80's - surely it was just the other day?

Why is most pop music today such shit - where the hell has the talent gone! Guess our society is on the slippery slope to the abyss!!!! This album is a classic.

@katazina100 Let me know when you get the time machine, I want to go as well!!

Thank you for posting this performance. When I first heard "Kullervo" on the radio, I thought it was a late work by Sibelius such is the inventiveness and complexity of the music, imagine my surprise when I discovered in was op.5! It may not have the seamless perfection of "Tapiola" or the ...

Oscars are pretty meaningless. Doris Day is a legend in her own time, loved my millions throughout the world, that's what matters.

Such a shame they could not have got Artec to design thier new hall, I think Lahit has a much superior designed hall and the Bartok Hall in Budapest is one of the best in the world. This reminds me of those 70;s monsters!

Why is the opening of this wonderful work excluded from this recording?

I don't know what it is about this t.v. production that is just so addictive, perhaps it's the total lack of false glamour and the feeling you are experiencing real events free of cliches but I think it is one of the finest series ever made - thanks so much for allowing me to relive it again.

@iamalittlespy It's uploaded in 3 parts, about 30 minutes each, a very long work and requires repeated listening, but for me the greatest ever. The closing bars from the Agnus Dei are absolutely sublime. Hope you enjoy it.

I can understand why some people prefer Melissa Manchester's version of this song as it's much more "mainstream" in vocal quality. Elkie on the other hand is in a different league not so immediately appealing but much more unique and ultimately superior.

Thanks so much for this upload. A great performance enhanced by the wonderful setting which gives the music a slight reverberation, perfect for such a grand composition.

@Bret6464 I'm glad you said "arguably" as I am sure the Concertgebouw orkst. would! However as I said before this is absolutely wonderful playing and certainly up with the very finest.

It's too bad we get so little but from what I am hearing my only comment would be - lacklustre!

I always think of the years when Charles Munich was in Boston as the golden years for that orchestra. I have heard them in recent years with James Levin and they seem to have lost that special quality - this recording reinforces that view. Wonderful!

@jonkheere1 Yes, but it wasn't deliberate!!

@Kilema Yes, the most controversial - if I was given the chance to meet just one person throughout history I would unhesitatingly name Jesus of Nazareth as there is no one else that comes anywhere near in infulence or mystery.

Could we possibly have the rest of this work as this is the only performance of the first movement I can now listen to as it's so far ahead of any other!