Mahler - Symphony No 4 - Abbado

1 Bedächtig, nicht eilen 0:03 - 16:21 2 In gemächlicher Bewegung, ohne Hast 16:36 - 25:58 3 Ruhevoll, poco adagio 26:18 - 47:35 4 Sehr behaglich 47:35 - 57:08

The almost 40 seconds of silence at the end of the Symphony are sublime. Every performance should end like this, to allow us to fully digest the last notes, before starting to replace it with the clapping noise. Only Abbado was able to achieve it. I miss you so much Maestro.

This symphony saved me. Listening to this symphony gave me the courage to remember to keep going in the tough times I've encountered so many times in my life. Thank you Mahler. Thanks Abbado.

*第一乐章：缓慢地* 在这个乐章中，乐曲犹如一位沉思的智者，缓步而行，不急不躁，仿佛在思考着生命的奥秘。管弦乐团扮演着探寻真理的角色，它们的音符在空气中轻轻摇摆，仿佛在追寻着一束微弱的光芒，那是智慧的灯塔。每一个音符都像是一颗闪烁的星星，照亮着前行的道路，引领着我们进入内心的深处。 *第二乐章：缓慢流畅，从容勿急* 这一乐章宛如一位悠闲的游客漫步在田园般的风景中。乐曲的旋律轻盈优雅，像是一幅优美的画卷，描绘着大自然的宁静和美丽。弦乐器和木管乐器仿佛是草地上婉转的风声和鸟儿的啁啾，它们轻轻低语，吟唱着大地的恬静，带给我们心灵的宁静与舒适。 *第三乐章：宁静，稍慢柔板* 这一乐章让人感受到一种庄严肃穆的氛围，仿佛是一场虔诚的宗教仪式。乐曲中的音符仿佛是教堂钟声，在空中回荡，唤起内心的敬畏和虔诚。管弦乐团扮演着神圣的仪仗队，他们庄严而恭敬地演奏着，带领着我们穿越时空，来到心灵的圣殿，与神灵相会。 *第四乐章：温和舒适* 最后一个乐章就像是一场欢快的聚会，欢笑声和笑语在空中回荡。乐曲的节奏明快，旋律欢快轻快，像是一群欢乐的孩子在花园里奔跑嬉戏。管弦乐团仿佛是一群热情洋溢的朋友，他们共同演奏着，分享着彼此的喜悦和快乐，让我们沉浸在音乐的海洋中，尽情享受生命的美好。

How many conductors must wish they had such wonderful musicians so eager and pleased to play for them as is so clearly demonstrated here.

Abbado always got the most flexible phrasing and rubato out of his orchestras without over-conducting, over-controlling. Always organic. He trusted the musicians and they trusted him. He's one of the few conductors who could get a non-Italian orchestra to play with the sunny affekt and rhythmic flexibility that are hallmarks of Italian musicians. His Rossini is unmatched for finding the right balance of speed, poise, lightness, and a singing quality at all times.

00:00 - 1 Bedächtig, nicht eilen 16:35 - 2 In gemächlicher Bewegung, ohne Hast 26:15 - 3 Ruhevoll, poco adagio 47:35 - 4 Sehr behaglich

I have had such a hard time lately going through panic attacks and sadness sometimes because of this pandemic im so scared .... i feel worn out latley mentally ... i try to have a positive attitude. Some days as of late have been hard for me . But i know millions of people across the globe are experiencing this to different degrees. Bless everyone 🙏🏻💖🇨🇦 Sending love from Canada. This music is so beautiful so peaceful calming and reminds me of hope and happiness.

You can see the joy in maestro Abbado's face. Truly a spectacular conductor and a very precise yet musical orchestra. RIP

The best Mahler's symphony, in my opinion. It's a complete work, with happiness, anger, sadness. It's soft, but heavy too. This symphony brings us to greater heights. It's marvelous.

The energy is amazing. With some other groups and conductors, the music just lays there. Here, it's a life force. I love how Abbado doesn't break the spell after the last notes. He was so in sync with Mahler. He understood. Clearly the finest Mahler conductor.

I love how pleased of the orchestra's playing the conductor is.

Quando ascolti Claudio Abbado come dirige non ascolti una Sinfonia ma una fiaba sinfonica. E un genio...

My favorite composer. My favorite conductor. Enough said.

First time I listen to Mahler's 4th. The 3rd movement finale is nothing short of heavenly.

I feel Mahler's symphonies are not just a piece of music but the whole universe not otherwise experienced and expressed at all. Love this symphony and can't forget this conductor~~

0:00 1st mvt - Bedächtig, nicht eilen (slowly, without rushing) sonata form; in a neoclassical style except for the complex development section 16:36 2nd mvt - In gemächlicher Bewegung, ohne Hast (moving at a leisurely pace, without haste) scherzo and trio; scherzos show Death playing the fiddle, while trios sound like the Ländler folk dance 26:18 3rd mvt - Ruhevoll, poco adagio (tranquil, a little slowly) double theme variations + coda; theme A and theme B alternate with different variations 47:35 4th mvt - Sehr behaglich (very comfortable) strophic variations; verses from mahler's song Das himmlische Leben interspersed with refrains to the 1st movement

I haven't seen anything complimenting the work of the cameramen and the crew capturing beautiful expressions and the violin waves. This is awesome. Thank you.

0:15 that look and shared smile says a lot about how much fun they're having playing this. c:

Bewunderter, ja geliebter CLAUDIO ABBADO, unübertroffener Interpret der Musik MAHLER's! Ruhe sanft!