Carlos Kleiber -Beethoven symphony No.7, Op.92 : mov.4 Videos

Ethratian Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - I only own two performances. The first is from the Salzburg Festival in 2006 and the second is only a CD. In my opinion the best version to begin is Jean-Pierre Ponnelles which is available via Amazon for example. There are very good singers (Prey, Freni, Dieskau, Te Kanawa, Montarsolo) and a very good conductor for Mozart operas (Karl Böhm).

Ethratian Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - The best version ever (only in my opinion of course) is the one of which I posted some clips. It's only a recording but after all Figaros I've watched and heared this one is the best. In my opinion there's no better Figaro than Erich Kunz and the other singers are sublime too. This CD is available on Amazon. If you want further information just write me a PM but please consider, that I'm no expert, I'm simply a fanatic who loves classical music ;)All the best

berto41 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Beethoven would have loved Carlos' Dionysian interpretation of his 7th Symphony. Karajan's interpretation has more silky sheen and luster but I doubt if that's the way Ludwig would have wanted it.

berto41 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Ethratian, that was an excellent metaphor. Kleiber was/is a giant among his peers. Claudio Abbado characterized Carlos as one of if not the greatest conductors of the 20th century.

Ethratian Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Thanks for your comment. In my opinion Abbado is absolutely right. I'd like to have all of Kleibers recordings, unfortunately there're only 31 or 32 as far as I know.

berto41 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - What do you mean, "a bit more sold out" than the Concertgebouw? Thanks.

dede4metal Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Friends do not miss 2.00>>>2.30

alvik2007 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Wow Thank you for posting this! Incredible!Makes me happy!! More than happy!!

amauta5 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - why does the director get the credit? i think anyone could swing the "guide stick"

kenalebla Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Anyone can swing a "guide stick." Kleiber interprets and conducts the music. That's why he gets credit.

kenalebla Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Indeed, Kleiber was a master.

pumamama9 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Stunning. Kleiber conducted with his face, his eyes, his posture, his wrists, his pinky finger!...the rhythm seemed to emanate from his whole body. Then at the finish...no huge bow. He goes to the back of the standing orchestra to stand with the musicians. What humility! What a master! I've never seen anything like this.

pumamama9 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Man, from 3:56 on he just cuts LOOSE!!!I imagine Beethoven in the other world, watching, saying "Yes, yes, that's IT!"

berto41 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - pumamama9: your comments almost brought tears to my eyes, because they echoed exactly what I felt when I first saw this performance on YouTube months ago. Thanks for reminding me. I shall carry vivid and inspiring memories of Carlos Kleiber's conducting and of his life for the rest of my life.

berto41 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - nightwisper: did you notice at the end of the piece that two or three members of the Concertgebouw are using their handkerchiefs to wipe the sweat off their faces. I love it. Carlos gave them a work out such as they had probably never experienced before.

CanadaPisces Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - I believe it would add a great deal to your appreciation of conducting if you were to make an examination of what makes great conductors before you make further comments.

CanadaPisces Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - I would like to add that a study of what makes a good conductor should be made instead of making negative comments, such as "anyone can swing a 'guide stick.'"

Nachtmarchen Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - Kleiber's ideal was always that he was completely redundant, that the orchestra would be able to play the piece perfectly without his guidance.All that he's doing at this point is cheerleading them, living and enjoying the music. And how he's enjoying it! I'll never tire of watching him, be it is frenzied conducting or his slightly insecure, human and warm explaining and rehearsing of a piece. Rest in piece, Carlos. You too, Erich.

tomidokorodaiki Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - awesome.

h4ku89 Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - His wig is about to fall few times :P btw. "Pappara funi-funi, pappara hoe-hoe, tomago!"

ZorgVI Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - A fantastic piece of music, conducted by a legend!!

cauim Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - huhuuuuu

Azazlam Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - get that dragon half outta here =P

pierangelomenci Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - non riesco ad ascoltarne piu di 30 secondi troppo massiva e alla vivaldi,la musica che mi pare il valzer della domenica non mi piace,saranno gusti...

spaccapiano Says:

Nov 18, 2008 - incredibile!la miglior versione in assoluto!