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| Gimnazija Kranj Symphony Orchestra |
After the break I have embedded the video of Smetana's Moldau with the orchestra conducted by Nejc Bečan and filmed by Primož Zevnik. You can also catch the orchestra's recording of Rimsky Korsakov's Scheherezade on YouTube.
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Excellent performance by youth from First Lady Melania's country! I hope we in Wilmington [NC] Symphony play Moldau comparably well next month.
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DeleteHello: Since I was quite young, The Moldau has been one of my favorites. I hadn't heard in years (I am no longer 'quite young' and in fact am not young at all. I went to YouTube to listen to several versions and then found this, by Gimnazija Kranj, and nearly wept. I agree this is a very extraordinary performance. Conducted and adapted beautifully and of course, the players were fantastic. I will cherish this recording forever!
ReplyDeleteThank you Slovenia and Gimnazija Kranj!
Beautiful, simply and completely and stunningly beautiful!
Michael Vaughn
Seattle, USA
I have just discovered this Gimnazija Kranj orchestra, with it's superb conductor Nejc Becan. I have been playing various peices for days! I am transported by the way ach instrument seems so distinct and clear. I have to say it seems a cut above other orchestras. I hope you are on Facebook. You can find me there under Virginia Franklin. I live in Florida USA. I will be looking for you because I would like to follow you.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a music critic, however I can feel great energy from this orchestra ...Die Moldau is the absolutely the most passionate performance I have ever heard.
ReplyDeleteAs I watched this performance the notion that it was performed by a youth orchestra didn't pass, even fleetingly, through my mind.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful composition by Smetana; a masterful conducting interpretation, matched by an impressive performance by the orchestra.
Thank you.
Recently discovered - WONDERFUL orchestra!
ReplyDeleteRecently discovered - WONDERFUL orchestra!
ReplyDeleteCan't be otherwise but join the applause of those in this presentation like in many other recordings. Most renditions project the feel of youthful smoothness as oppose to cool, and shows the sensitivity to the music and time. Thank you conductor and the whole group.
ReplyDeleteWe recently discovered this amazing orchestra and can't get enough of it! The conductor is truly gifted in his interpretation of the music. Each individual musician is gifted beyond the usual scope of a youth orchestra. I wish there was more information on the musicians. We are enthralled! Would love to hear them in person!!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent performance of Scheherezade....so transparent and emotive with excellent ensemble. Great interpretation and dynamics.... a tour de force!!
ReplyDeleteI have just discovered this orchestra and am absolutely blown away by the beauty of their playing and interpretation of pieces. Does anyone know if they have any CD’s available. I’d like to buy Ma Vlast and The New World to have in the car.
ReplyDeleteI have just discovered this orchestra and am absolutely blown away by the beauty of their playing and interpretation of pieces. Does anyone know if they have any CD’s available. I’d like to buy Ma Vlast and The New World to have in the car.
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL orchestra! Magnificent performances ( Moldau , 9 symphony ) great ! ! !
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL orchestra! Plays magnificent Moldau and 9e symphony ! Great conductor !
ReplyDeleteGreat orchestra! I listened to their performance in Japan and was impressed. I was interested in them and looked them up on google, but there is not enough information. I am very disappointed. Such a wonderful orchestra deserves to be more recognized and praised all over the world. We are happy, because we can listen to their performance on youtube anytime we want.
ReplyDeleteI must agree with you wholeheartedly about this orchestra. I've been searching the Internet to find out more but alas not very fruitful. Perhaps you may have found out more than me. Okay there may be the occasional bum note by the singers but their enthusiasm for the music shines through.
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