Believe me. Loved this music for 40 years and probably listened more than 50 different performances, I can confidently say that no other performance gets to the essence of this second movement as well as this one. This symphony is known as the 'Victory Symphony'. As a result, many play this second movement happily or comical. But it was composed in 1944, when it was not yet certain when the war would end. So this second movement should also reflect a more tense situation. This performance accurately expresses that tension. This was achieved by the precision of the conductor's interpretation and the rare concentration of the young musicians. My sincere compliments to them. And I sincerely hope that they are now safe to continue with their music.

Growing up listening to pop and rock music I found it was Prokofiev out of all the classical composers I could relate to the best. I suppose it was because the melodies, harmonies and rhythms were so obviously twentieth century that made it more relevant to me.

I regard this symphony the most savagely tuneful of Prokofiev's orchestral works. This performance floored me.

This is by far the best interpretation on KZread! and trust me... I've looked through a lot! For a Youth Orchestra and the size of this orchestra, it is EXTREMELY neat and in time!

@MFYouTube683

4 жыл бұрын

Brandon Scherrer have you listened to other youth orchestras that are part of El Sistema? There is a video of the Simon Bolivar orchestra playing Shostakovich 10 / Mvmt 2 conducted by Dudamel which is just ... 🤯👌🏻✨

@MFYouTube683

4 жыл бұрын

Brandon Scherrer kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZI6WrLF-ad20mto.html

@musisavante6036

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I just want to share with you my Symphonic Poem! I m very inspired by russian Orquestal Music! Hope you will enjoy it kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKibsdKfhczYhJc.html

@brucermorgan

3 жыл бұрын

AGREED BRANDON !!!! THE CONDUCTOR AND THE ORCHESTRA WERE MORE THAN FIT FOR THE TASK .

@tennislibra

2 жыл бұрын

I third this. Impeccably performed!! Well done!!

Esta sinfonista la escuche hace 45 años cuando estaba en la secundaria en la versión de Isao Tomita (tomita the best)

Magnifique interprétation ! On imagine bien les machines qui démarrent, les pistons, les régulateurs à boule, tout ce qu'à voulu rendre Prokofiev. Bravo !

Thrilling, visceral . . . overall, the best performance of this movement that I've ever heard.

*Talk about taking things seriously! This has to be the most precise sharpness in pace and performance that clearly stands out from all others. What joy and honor it must be to have children demonstrate this level of orchestral precision, and make it look so easy.*

Maestro ascanio should be a conductor of the Berlin Phil or the Vienne phil he is equal with the best, that is why these kids are so fantastic they have professors like him. Well done maestro

This brilliant symphonic movement by Prokofiev holds up really well on its own. And what invigorating music it is! Indeed, it is classical music that ROCKS, and ideally suited to exuberant young performers. Having said that, this is such a confident and accomplished rendition I would not have picked it as being by a youth orchestra. The tempo is a touch fast, but who cares? It certainly beats performances by some of the big orchestras that border on sluggishness.

@snappykat9928

5 жыл бұрын

Tempo fast ? Did you ever know a kid that did things slow ?

the diabolical trumpet part is faster than i've ever heard! but the trumpets were able to do it! never lacked behind the demanding conductor! awesome!

Yo no sé si es la mejor interpretación, pero se aprecia el arduo trabajo, ensayo, coordinación.

2:30 y 4:30 ese sonido misterioso de oboe coño que bonito vale!!!!

sensational!!! I met Prokofiev by Isao Tomita

@brucermorgan

3 жыл бұрын

I was unaware that Tomita interpreted Projofiev !! Thanks !

@Craigwellsy

2 жыл бұрын

Me also. The Bermuda Triangle lp back in ‘79.

Wonderful! These fabulous young people take evrything in their stride. Bruckner, Mahler, Shostakovich. Prokofiev...no problems! ..and having fun while they do it!! Makes me wonder about the aura that surrounds some of the so called 'Great Conductors'....and 'Great Orchestras'.

Siendo una Orquesta juvenil logran alcanzar el nivel de las consagradas orquestas profesionales Venezolanas y Europeas. Felicitaciones y mantengase juntos para satisfacci'on personal y orgullo de El Sistema y de todos los Venezolanos. Como se hace para conseguir la interpretacion de esta sinfonia en Berlin con Sir Simon Rattle.

This performance made me very happy, great job.

Young elites, gifted, adolescent energy, meticulous perfection, future Doctors and Scientists ! That is what I hear and see. :D P.S. Forgot to mention, Prokofiev wrote some catchy little tunes as well.

Teresa Carre;o Youth Orchestra of Venezuela!... it's the best youth orchestra of Venezuela

Whoever shot the video...freakin awesome!

@snappykat9928

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Beautifup production.

Bravo, bravo!

Son tan jovenes!

Increíble!! 👏👏

Imho, the best version out there! Certainly not the "cleanest", but, damn, just frikkin' awesome ! :p

@johngray0

9 жыл бұрын

GraafMaertn to be fair, it's an over-sized orchestra, even for prokofiev. But yes, even with imperfections, the energy overwhelms

flawless exciting performance thank you

Wow❤

Maravilloso!

Fantástico!! Mi enhorabuena desde España

Well said Esther!!! GREAT STUFF!

Fantastic!!!

perfect.......prokofiev würde es gefallen..........

BRAVO !!!!!

Muy bueno, muy bueno, muy bueno... sigo creyendo que la mejor interpretación es la del maestro Serge Koussevitzky en la grabación de 1944, sin embargo he podido apreciar en esta interpretación el intento de rescatar la correcta interpretación de esta sinfonía que, no se puede apreciar desde el año mencionado y en especial de este segundo movimiento que viene de menos desde hace buen tiempo y como Prokofiev indica, escribo la gloria del espíritu humano, sigan adelante, muy buena escuela...

Im pre sio nante!

Epic!

Genial :D

they are awesome, i feel like this speed is perfect.

Exquisite ! Except for the humming.

bien ejecutado

i think what i like most about this is the obvious enjoyment the 1st violinist has with the music. she also sways to the Huapango / vasquez . how old is she? i only ask because i have a 5 yo granddaughter who is just starting violin, and i'd like to enourage her

El Alegro marcato es perfecto.

@cafetono Me too!

@herol64700 her name is Lila vivas she's around 20 or less

@davejacobs78 I find that problem with the Classical Symphony too -- nobody seems to play it at the tempo that is marked. Oh well.

Agreed

thanks for the response.. do you know anything about the Huapango/ Vasquez upload ? is there a way to have it re- uploaded with the audio corrected ? thank you

Un poco a destiempo se apuran en algunas ocasiones Pero todo es perdonable porque son jóvenes

For me, I like the interpetation by Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra which is conducted by Kuchar. See the video by The WickedNorth. By the way, I love this tempo. It is tight enough and shows the vigor of this movement.

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They're only children! Have mercy on them please!

esto fue grabando en donde?

@robertoortizespinoza795

4 жыл бұрын

Sala Rios Reyna del Teatro Teresa Carreño en Caracas, Venezuela.

Die, dass du deine und ich habe mich sehr gefreut dich nicht zu viel Zeit und Raum, der ist auch die Möglichkeit zu bieten haben wir uns dann auf die Reihe der, den Sie

@jonathanhilger8725

9 жыл бұрын

Der 23 und und, 8 ist, dann ist man dann noch ein wenig mehr, aber auch die anderen, egal wie du das mit den beiden letzten Jahren zu einem der vorhandenen Daten, wie w

Dislikes!!! ?? Why!!!???😤

@herol64700 Move to Venezuela. Music education is free and of the highest quality as you can see and hear.

It's way too fast, but I actually like it! It's like Prokovief after taking some 'speed':) Just kidding! These kids are superb players, but let's slow down the tempo.

So fast!

Wow. Great technical playing, but way too fast! It's actually marked quarter=132, which is perhaps a bit slow, and definately slower than most go, but this is rediculous.

Wow. Great technical playing, but way too fast! It's actually marked quarter=132, which is perhaps a bit slow, and definately slower than most go, but this is rediculous. These kids do play fanstasically though.

even terrible governments get some things right

@padredemishijos12

8 жыл бұрын

+John Gray Too much Fox News.

@johngray0

8 жыл бұрын

+Tahuan Tinsuyo Google Venezuela+breadlines. first hit found was from CNN. nice try.

Und 50 und, wie es aussieht, kann 60 und und 80 und, wie sieht's bei dir aus mit dem Bus nach

Dear Venezuelan conductors, we all know you have fantastic orchestras, capable of playing very virtuosic pieces, but why on earth you do everything so fast! it ruins the pieces.

@fogonpr

4 жыл бұрын

Look at the tempo marking by Prokofiev.

@weltallin1828

3 жыл бұрын

Prokofiev would approve though...

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