Beethoven: Overture to Egmont | Kurt Masur and the Gewandhaus Orchestra
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Kurt Masur and the Gewandhaus Orchestra have an eventful history: The
conductor played a key role in the mass demonstrations of the "peaceful
revolution" that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the GDR. On
October 9, 1989, more than 70,000 GDR citizens protested for more democracy
and freedom - on the same evening, the Gewandhaus Orchestra, conducted by
Kurt Masur, played a concert in Leipzig's St. Nicholas Church.
Exactly 20 years later, the orchestra under the direction of the German
conductor commemorates the historic event with an anniversary concert in the
very same St. Nicholas Church. They will also play the overture to Egmont (op.
84) by Ludwig van Beethoven. It is the first part of a dramatic score to the drama
"Egmont" by the German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, which Beethoven
wrote on the occasion of a production in 1810 commissioned by the Vienna
Burgtheater. The overture became very famous and is often performed
separately from the rest of this piece of music.
Kurt Masur was born in Lower Silesia in 1927 and was Gewandhaus‘ music
director in Leipzig from 1970 to 1996. During this time he gave more than 900
touring concerts with the Orchestra. In addition to his artistic work, he is best
remembered for his political involvement during the "peaceful revolution" in
Leipzig, where he used his position as music director of Gewandhaus to warn
against violence. Kurt Masur was subsequently music director of the New York
Philharmonic and chief conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra before
passing away in the USA in 2015.
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I have been watching the events unfolding in the Middle East and, through tears, I had to listen to Egmont. I only hope and pray this is what I hear as I enter Valhalla. No flaming arrows.
@SteveInLava
6 ай бұрын
HOI4 moment
The last few minutes of this piece always gets my pulse pounding.
@katrinat.3032
6 ай бұрын
Best finale ever!
If I ever had the privilege to see this performed live, I would not be able to hold back the tears of joy. This is beauty and power their purest forms.
@viking3744344
2 ай бұрын
I will be watching it live within two weeks, and I barely can wait.
@DWClassicalMusic
2 ай бұрын
Enjoy! :)
@moviesletter5474
20 күн бұрын
I had the opportunity to hear it live last week. You have no idea, I'm crying from start to finish.
Feed for the soul, thank you
Maravillosa interpretación y excelente conductor . Desde Argentina-Tucuman
Very nice but I wish you tube haven’t thrown in a few ads. It is very annoying to have the music cut off for a commercial
I keep returning to this Overture Egmont . Its my favorite . I can listen to this performance all the time . Magnificent ! This is Beethoven at his best . Thanks .
love this version of control, & letting go touching the v. nerve in your heart, as it slowly & gradually erupts.
@JohnRobinson-cp3cz
Жыл бұрын
It's absolutely exquisite.
Thank You 🙏 So Much I Listen this Video Every Day More Time Very Very Professional Thank You Orchestra With Very Professional Condactor Thank You So Much 🙏🙏🙏
I never heard better performance of Egmont before . Maestro Kurt Masur was a brilliant Conductor . Sehr Gut . Danke schon .
Dear DW Classical Music Have no idea of who or what you are, but grateful to you for providing us with such gems. Frank
Flawless beauty. Such magificent glory.
I love watching the musicians when they are really feeling what they are playing.
@katrinat.3032
6 ай бұрын
Me too
The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra is a great orchestra. It was founded in 1781. No original members remain...
BRAVISSIMO pra todos os componentes da orquestra BRAVISSIMO 👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷❤
SUPERB !!!
Beethoven, un grandioso y genial puente entre el clasicismo y el romanticismo. Espléndida ejecución.
Such a reserved audience! I’d be crying and saying Bravo!!!!
@wack...
4 ай бұрын
thats why you weren't invited
Bravissimo!!! 👏👏👏
This is great, but I wish ads wouldn't show in the middle of the piece.
Wonderful performance. I only wish I could have heard the second Oboe play more!
Que belo!! Fantástico!! Music for the soul✨ Музыка для душа Amazing!
Memorable Kurt Mazur Extraordinaria interpretación de la hermosa obertura Egmont del genio Beethoven. Bravo!!!
Love this !! 😍
¡Que viva Beethoven!
Nothing claims me down like classical music (Beethoven certainly ain’t no slouch), but actually seeing classical music being physically performed by musicians is another awesome experience that I have nothing but respect for. Thank you for sharing this wonderful performance on KZread. Everyone who took part in the music as well as everyone else who physically watched this performance firsthand should be proud.👍
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Ай бұрын
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FORMIDÁVEL DE UMA BELEZA INCOMPARAVEL BRAVISSIMO 👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
@margueritesamoorian9106
Жыл бұрын
Debussy violin sonata
Bravo!
Thank you!!!xxx
Essa apresentação é pra lavar a alma 🙌🙌🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Awesome!
This was so pleasant to listen to. Amazing performance and conductor
@DWClassicalMusic
3 ай бұрын
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The whole body, lifts off the precious earth, takes flight to the highest places❤
Deus conversa com a humanidade através das músicas de Beethoven.
@katrinat.3032
6 ай бұрын
So true
Maestro Masur, who passed away 19 December 2015, must be considered one of the greatest ever. The energy he suffused into the Orchestra is palpable. Egmont is timeless. However, very difficult to play well.
Listening to the Egmont ouverture during this Covid Christmas evokes feelings of deep sadness and inspiration. Let's continue to fight tyranny and suffering through art and science!
@MD-md4th
Жыл бұрын
😂
very beautiful!👏
Wow ❤❤❤
It's tremendously gorgeous, however, I can't understand why ads show up in the middle of the peace of beauty it's really annoying
🙏🙏🙏
É uma espetacular musica, feita para. Os de sentimrnto!
I had a soft spot for Kurt.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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