PASTREEE878 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

amazing!i like them cellos

pablodpr (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

do not be silly,my friend.Bernstein died in October 1990.I suppose you wish listening to the complete symphony.Bernstein recorded for an american company this work in 1965,more or less and for the most yellow company in 1980 and 1989.I recommend the 1980 recording.Greetings from Spain.

Wuzzles2 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Hey, this beethoven guy is pretty good! Any idea when his next album is coming out?; )

JohnThePetru (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

/watch?v=sjhWZc1YzMI&feature=rec-HM-fresh+divWatch this, Bernstein himself explain that :)

Darkivar (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

it is Ode "to Joy" not Freedom

RndmG (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

wow thanks a lot!

valelly78 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

MAJESTUOSO...

originalprofundo (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Well, that answers my question. :)

pianololita (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I must say I loved this rendition. The theme (by strings starting 5:30) progresses from mellow, touching (even sentimental) and deeply nuanced, to brillante, vibrant and confident by the end of this part - from one end of the spectrum to the other. Throughout, well-controlled, carefully performed and smooth as silk - pure harmony and bliss to the ears. Tugs deeply at the heartstrings! Magnificient!And the bassoonist (6:06) is a cute chap!

tjark84 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

the reason the info says "ode to freedom" and not "ode to joy" is that the recording took place in berlin about a month after the fall of the berlin wall!thats why the soloist in part two of the video sings "freiheit"(= freedom) and not "freude" (= joy)