On This Day!

[Joy]

1807 -- At a concert given for his benefit, Ludwig van Beethoven conducts the first performance of his Symphony No. 4.

[Chris]

Probably my favorite piece of music in the world!

[ruudp]

Thank you for that information Joy,
Well Chris, for you pleasure only then;-)
*I'm certain you've already seen this*

This is a youtube video of Carlos Kleiber conducting the 4th symphony in 1983 with the Concertgebouworchestra Amsterdam...it's just sheer pleasure watching him conduct and the account is thrilling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87XqelLShhU *1st movement*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-LjO...elated&search= *2nd movement*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3Qx3...elated&search= *3th movement*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IODfG...elated&search= *4th movement*.


Enjoy

[Chris]

Yes, we've had that posted a few times. It is truly excellent!

[Joy]

That was great! It really got me going this morning. Thanks for that. Love that symphony!