Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis for 2 string orchestras
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Shin-i-chi Kozima

3y↑23

If there were no works of Vaughan Williams ,
I would feel that the music world is like the taste of stale beer ,
and the English music world would have been very lonely .

I'm just intoxicated with Vaughan Williams' inspirational and specutacular works and breathtaking performers such as these performers with exquisite skill and magnificent technique

From
Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

Shin-i-chi Kozima

3y↑118

Vaughan Williams' melodies have a special appeal to the Japanese hearts
Vaughan Williams' melodies have a unique nostalgic feel that touches the hearts of Japanese people

There is something extraordinary in this performance

From
Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

All comments from YouTube:

Cheri White

3y↑156

I've been searching for this version for years! Finally ! It's full of depth, movement, color, mystery and revelation. Absolutely thrilling. When I first heard this on the radio 4 years ago, all I knew was the name of the piece. Since then I've searched so many other performers and orchestras but never got the same breathless thrill ride provided by this one. Thank you for the rise and fall of intensity. I have to remember to breathe.

Philharmonia Orchestra

3y↑19

Thank you for such wonderful feedback on our performance.

Mark Procel

3y↑12

I have never been so moved highs lows, my words would never describe the feelings this magnificent beautiful music has had on me.speachless.thank you so much.

hank kima

3y↑5

I too had to remember to breath.

Howard Jones

3y↑11

Cheri, whilst I love this rendition, I urge you to seek out the BBC Philharmonic live performance of this piece, conductor Andrew Marriner, it’s equally enthralling, and recorded in Gloucester Cathedral, where RVW himself conducted the first ever performance of his masterpiece, they even set the strings up in precisely the same configuration Vaughan Williams intended, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed 🙏🏻🌹

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Dave Thrush

3y↑261

Whoever was the recording engineer was genius...well done

Philharmonia Orchestra

3y↑81

Thank you - we'll pass that on! His name is Myles Eastwood of Eastwood Records

Redblue22

3y↑9

2nd that!

Big Jon

3y↑22

Agreed! The recording AND THE MIXING are on a par with the BBC recording found elsewhere. Given the different acoustics of the spaces, this comes-over a little more immediate and 'present'. Wonderful work by all concerned.

Greentrees60

2y↑3

It is always really challenging for this piece!

Truth, Life & Fishing

Great call Dave.

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Cathy Waterhouse

2y↑25

Utterly sublime. The faces of the performers speak a thousand words. Quite unexpectedly, I found myself crying.

Danthehorse

36w↑1

Vaughan Williams has that effect on me too

Marinus van den Brink

32w↑1

Crying under the sheets while I had strong chemotherapy, the only music that I could endure.

Felipe Brito-Soares

3y↑38

Most beautiful interpretation of this masterpiece on YouTube. Absolutely sublime! I've been listening to it for the last 15 years at least, and yet I still got to be surprised by this version. I'm amazed at how a few musicians sitting apart could sound like a huge string orchestra, but also as intimate as chamber music!

Thank you so much for sharing with us! It felt like clearing skies during those crazy pandemic times.

Brandon Cassidy

31w

Vaughn Williams' orchestrations are the best ever. No one can create an atmosphere like him.

Paul Lewis

3y↑33

I guess it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call this work the most profound music ever written. The combination of Tallis and RVW created something quite extraordinary. Thanks for the upload wonderful Philharmonia orchestra!

Donna Bittner

3y↑4

No, I agree! I cry every time I hear this! Especially now in the time of Covid! 12/8/2020. Oh GOD, Have mercy on us all.
Blessings everyone!

Floyd Glenn

No it Wouldn't be.
No exaggeration. 💯 percent perfection.

Felipe R. González

3y↑21

First time I heard this piece. It gives hope and joy that humanity keeps transmitting beauty despite the difficult time we are going through. Thank you, Philharmonia. Greetings from Chile.

Philharmonia Orchestra

3y↑4

We're glad you've enjoyed the performance so much - we're immensely lucky to still be performing during the pandemic, even though we can't have audiences in person. We've enjoyed the chance to make our performances available all over the world - including Chile - in this past year!

Antoine Duchamp

4y↑59

The Philharmonia have been close to me for over 50 years. I heard them as a boy, and still to this day (alas the pandemic) they are greatly loved by me.... I actually saw Klemperer conduct them. That is how old I am. Thank you for this utterly beautiful rendering, cheering us up in sad times.

Donna Bittner

3y↑1

So easy to cry to this!

Frank Porter

Klemeperer? Fortunate Guy!.

Steve Gardner

3y↑25

Beautiful interpretation. Its an amazing piece of music which I sometimes play to bring me down from deep stress but equally from melancholy. Its not mournful, its emotional and hits you in the head and the heart. BTW - the acoustics are amazing,

Patricia Salem

38w↑4

Everything about this is just simply sublime. There are times when they sound like a pipe organ. It's amazing. That last beat of the baton, pulling everything inward as the final chord rings out...sigh. I have heard many recordings of the Tallis Fantasia, but this to me is the ultimate.

Philharmonia Orchestra

38w↑1

Thank you so much for listening and your lovely comments.

JWentu

4y↑57

one of those pieces that you can describe as "magical". thanks to Master and Commander for letting me appreciate this!

Badger at Toad Hall

1y↑3

SWIM WILL!!!!!!!

Nick Coxhill

1y↑2

I know!!! I knew this piece by name, but I had never heard it except for that scene. Only after many years had passed did I join the dots. Vaughan Williams has always been a favourite of mine.

Lucky Fox

38w

@Badger at Toad Hall RIP Will

David TexMex

37w

Driving late last night this came on classic fm… I could not recall the OST for the life of me!

Sherma Donnelly

3y↑41

Finally! The first visual performance of this piece that I’ve seen that makes sense. Very well done with the limited number of cameras. And the amount of music that comes from so few musicians is phenomenal! Thank you everyone for making this piece the way I’ve always envisioned it when I’ve closed my eyes and dreamed.

Philharmonia Orchestra

3y↑5

Thank you for watching, and for you lovely comment!

Book Blogger

2y↑9

Incredible to think that Williams elaborated on a piece written hundreds of years earlier by Tallis. Such talented composers, and such a beautiful rendition of this piece ❤️

Philip Walton

29w

indeed

BenOB1984

3y↑18

My absolute favourite piece of classical music, bar none. Thank you for such a wonderful performance 🎻

Leslie Haas

47w

I said the exact same thing today when my best friend/soulmate discovered this outstanding performance! I actually consider it to be “our song” because we discovered it to be an absolute favorite during one of our first serious conversations over a decade ago. I first fell in love with the piece in my 20s and I’m now 61. He’s 72.

Mark DuBerry

3y↑19

Stunningly beautiful rendition and a wonderful recording. Well done all and deep gratitude for doing this.

Philharmonia Orchestra

Thank you for your lovely feedback.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

3y↑12

Absolutely out of this world - exquisite beauty to the ear and the eye. Thank you for this concert. I am making a donation right now for the privilege of attending via this video.

Philharmonia Orchestra

3y↑2

Thank you so much! Donations like yours made all of these online performances possible, so thank you 🙏

G.P

1y↑2

The recording quality is unbelievable! At first I though this was being mimed to another larger recording.... would love to know how such an immersive mix was obtained.

Brian Parsons

1y↑7

The best version of the extraordinary Tallis Fantasia that I have ever heard. To be able to see it performed on by these exceptional musicians is a true privilege which I will return to again and again.

Philharmonia Orchestra

1y↑1

Thank you for sharing these lovely comments on our work. We are so happy that this performance continues to move people as much as it moved us.

道之道

2y↑19

This is undoubtedly one of the top 8 performances of this masterpiece.

J McIS

33w

Maybe the best.

道之道

33w↑1

@J McIS There will never be such a thing. The "best performance" will always be the one in Vaughan Williams' own mind and heart.

Jorge

3y↑31

Brilliant performance!! The quality of video and sound is also outstanding, thank you Philharmonia Orchestra!

Philharmonia Orchestra

3y↑3

Thank you very much!

Richard Hatfield

3y↑21

World class. I went to their concert at Hereford Cathedral a couple of years back where they performed this piece. Wonderful to hear it live.

Philharmonia Orchestra

3y↑3

Hopefully we'll be able to return to Three Choirs Festival soon!

Gary Howell

1y↑8

There’s a profound joy and a profound melancholy to this ……it’s incredible

eunyoung kim

1y↑1

Simply sublime. No words to describe the beauty of this piece. God bless.

shutoman7

2y↑14

I think this is the best recording of this piece that I've heard. And, to try to sum it up in words, that's because it is the first recording I've heard which does not try to cram the component parts of this piece into phrased sections. The tempi are quite distinct over even a few bars: as is the mood of those bars. For instance, at 5.45-5.55 and 6.05-6.15 these two small 'pools.of darkness' are given the proper space to breath and be; so often they are given too little space as they are phrased into the larger section. John Williams and the players have realised that the piece is, already, structured brilliantly throughout and that these sections have already been written within the whole piece. This is really respecting the work: and it shows. This really is glorious, heartfelt, playing.

Philharmonia Orchestra

2y↑1

Thanks so much for your great feedback!

Stanley Sack

3y↑5

To me, it's just so poignant to see this lovely piece performed during the pandemic. It's as if the music was made to transcend the horrors we've faced.

Shin-i-chi Kozima

3y↑23

Sillonius Aeldarian

4y↑42

Perfect audio, crisp chamber.
thank you Philarmonia!

Vintage brew

3y↑8

Thomas Tallis and Vaughn Williams are surely hearing this with a smile on their faces. Thank You.

Sean Menzies

3y↑20

The engineering, the playing, the conducting - I turned off Barbirolli’s Sibelius to listen to this and I cannot stop yearning for hope. Thank you for this beauty!

Rebecca Smithers

2y↑4

Returning to this wonderful music having just seen the new film Benediction (about Siegfried Sassoon).This played out at the end leaving audience members in tears and unable to leave their seats during the rolling credits! I have not heard it for years but am enjoying it again and particularly this version. I will donate to the fabulous Philarmonia. Bravo to all in the orchestra and the production team...

Pearl Charalambos

3y↑20

Listen to it again and again...what wonderful sound. Profoundly meaningful for me. Thank you!

Julian Bollada

3y↑44

At last ive found the most beautiful piece of music ive ever heard im in bits

Ken Waring

2y↑3

This performance was breathtaking! Sound recording and visuals outstanding! This has always been my favorite piece of music so to experience it in this manner is as close to a live performance as I'll ever get. Thank you all!

Gleipnir Fenrisúlfr

3y↑18

Transcendently beautiful.
Thank you.

LETS TALK

3y↑12

My Mum saw this piece being performed by the London Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestras together in the 70's. She said her soul jumped out of her body to rejoice with the Angels. How wonderful that music created by every culture on the planet since our species arrived is so inspired believing in the divine. We just need yo start listening properly. This piece is a good place to start.

Shin-i-chi Kozima

3y↑118

0(m)0

2y↑6

日本人だけじゃないけど。小島さんの気持ちは普遍的です。

Patrick

2y↑7

There is a warmth of the soul feeling to all of Ralph Vaughan Williams music that translates into every person & language. I don't know how to explain it, but pure warm love I guess is best.
Atatakai Negai 👍❤️🙂🙏

Joyce Ostering

2y↑3

@Patrick I feel the same way about this piece -- my heart is so excited when I hear it and am just transfor
med by the movement of it!!

Daniel J.

1y↑3

Fifths, fifths everywhere!!

FreedomIsSlavery

1y↑4

Japanese people seem to appreciate and value Western culture and history more than our own people at this point.

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craggs79

2y↑6

This is soul food. Everyone of these artists involved are masters of music, and emotion.

Sheryl Smith

3y↑8

I have been listening to this piece almost daily for many months. It helps me get through the pandemic. I just found this recording today. I love the clarity of it - it is really easy to hear each part. The middle voices come through really well. Thank you, Philharmonia!

Philharmonia Orchestra

Thanks for watching!

Majo Quiroga

4y↑11

Beautiful! Three master pieces all together for our souls to be able to enjoy: the compositor, the conductor and the orchestra. Thank you very much for such delightful music!

Philharmonia Orchestra

4y↑2

Thanks for watching! We're glad you enjoyed it.

SonDogg’65

3y↑5

This exemplary performance of such a masterwork infuses my entire being. My deepest gratitude for uploading this incomparable piece of Heaven.

Aviel Mann Ballo

4y↑42

God, this piece is devastating. Bravo!

Frank Richards

3y↑4

The best can I get this on cd. FR

RMM

2y↑9

Sublime, revelatory - I can't even believe how shockingly beautiful this is. Like hearing it again for the first time.

Jonathan Beale

3y↑6

Words are not enough. A great recording of an iconic piece

Joyce Ostering

2y↑3

Just too wonderful to even explain -- This brought tears to my eyes after hearing this in such a perfect setting -- and such great musicians brought this music to life (which it deserves) THANKYOU SO MUCH in letting me hear such a great piece !!!

Michael Ctrl

3y↑4

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ,stunning performance ,captured perfectly ,just awe inspiring ,thank you

Suzy in Stitches

34w

This piece has been a favorite of mine for almost 20 years ❤❤❤

Sven Tompkins

2y↑4

I like this melodie so much, thank you for this incrédible rendition. I imagine its not possible to acquire it on a platform or in CD?

Mary Alford

2y↑2

One of my favorite pieces of music. That and Adagio for strings always soothes my soul. Love the simple physical setting.

Michael Dahmen

4y↑7

Bravi tutti! I love the piece, love the video! It's cool to see John Wilson conduct an orchestra that does not bear his name. What a talent! Thank you, and greetings from Germany. Stay healthy!!

Atezian Audio

2y↑4

This sound is incredible. A great location and mic placement.

Frances Lucas

1y↑2

I first heard this piece when I performed in a Passion Play aged 17, nearly 60 years ago. The director was so talented and used Vaughan Williams for any scenes displaying the tragedy of Christ’s passion. For decades I could not identify the music, but years later I finally did and felt as if I had come home. It brings tears to my eyes every time and this version is outstanding. So proud to be a Brit.

Naufal A

2y↑6

Fantasia on Theme and many other Vaughan Williams works reminds of of the English countryside nature and heritage

Kathryn Moll

45w↑2

I first heard this in a biblical film and never forgot what it meant to me. Ever time I hear it on npr I almost weep. It is that beautiful and thought provoking. Thank you PO for bringing this masterpiece to this format.

John M

2y↑3

Probably Vaughan Williams's masterpiece. I've only been once to the Royal Albert Hall to a Promenade concert, and one of the pieces was this one. I was standing at the rail, totally entranced. The whole experience was just magical. Thank you for bring this wonderful memory and some joy in these so trialling times. Stunning performance, stunning sound, stunning acoustics - I could close my eyes and almost touch the performers.

JohnColtrane2000

2y↑2

Great to hear Otto Klemperer's old band is still bringing the depth and clarity of sound and interpretation that it's always stood for -- and this is the hardest of all pieces to present in such a way as you really feel and hear EVERYTHING! incredibly well done.

Christopher JOHN

3y↑9

A sublime performance beautifully recorded. Bravo BRAVO !!! Who was the sound engineer and where was the venue I wonder. I have sent the link to friends in Spain, Colombia, Australia, Poland and Malta.

Guy H

2y↑7

This is the best recording of this piece I’ve ever heard

Dennis Morris

4y↑6

Beautiful - thank you to the Philharmonia Orchestra and all involved.

futuroid

4y↑23

Insanely gorgeous and committed playing - just wow!

Sam Bennet

4y↑9

Lovely rendering of this piece. So well thought-out by the spacing of the players in such a beautiful venue.

Book Blogger

2y↑3

When I hear this I am observing in my minds' eye the soldiers of WW1 & 11 in the trenches, the reconnaissance along enemy lines and the subsequent battle, almost in slow motion. The final victory, and the sunrise of a new day. Then the return home of those still living, and the haunting memory of those lost. It stirs such emotion in my heart - my favourite piece of classical music.

adehmark

3y↑8

That literally took my breath away. Just beautiful.

sewfairy Ad Hock

3y↑2

If perfection exists this is surely it - the most moving and beautiful music delivered to our ears in the most moving and beautiful way - what a treat. Thank you all so much.

Katrina T.

2y↑6

@15:35 I thought the doors of heaven opened. This was the first time I’ve ever heard this piece. Words can’t describe the feeling

Pete Lovatt

I heard it first on the radio. It moved me there and then upon first listen.

Tortuosit of Tapiola

For me it's on the violin solo. 12:38

pineapplebutterscotch

2y↑2

Im so greatful we played this as a group for our senior concert 💗 💓 it was a fun way to wrap up 4-12 orchestra 😍

walt smith

42w

BRAVO!
Beautifully played and recorded.
Expressions on the musicians were priceless - joy to be out in the midst of quarantine.
Thank you.

david chapman

3y↑7

The chills are still running up and down my spine.

Frank Porter

1y↑3

Yes, after 70 years, I've heard the solo viola. Excellent.

Philharmonia Orchestra

49w

👏👏👏👏

Damian Newell

3y↑7

Gosh this is absolutely brilliant! This piece haunts me to tears - what an incredible rendition.

Philharmonia Orchestra

Thank you for watching!

Richard Hyde

2y↑1

Wonderful. Certainly music for the time of Covid; music that soothes the soul in time of war, flood and plague. Thank you!

Steve West

3y↑6

This is the first piece of classical music I really remember connecting with as a young man. Beautiful version, Philharmonia Orchestra! It takes me back about 40 years... Thank you so much for recording and sharing it. I've made a small donation to your organization. Stay safe and well.

Philharmonia Orchestra

3y↑2

Thank you for listening, and for the donation! Hopefully we'll be back performing live concerts for you soon!

Emma Lam

3y↑5

Just fantastic - the best I’ve ever heard. Thanks to all of you. All so talented. Amazing

Philharmonia Orchestra

3y↑1

Thank you for listening!

Clyde Blair

3y↑7

Astonishingly beautiful performance and presentation of one of my desert island favorites left me in tears. Love you, Philharmonia. I never thought anything could compete with the Barbirolli in my heart.

simon slater

3y↑3

Truly beautiful. And with social distancing-WOW! Very impressive. God bless all musicians. Praise Jesus and Mary always!!!

Mary Ryan

2y↑3

Stunning recording...has me in tears 🥲

Ashish George

2y↑4

The sound quality is excellent..hats off to the sound engineer

Gregory Cox

2y↑3

Extraordinary performance of a monumental work. Tender and dynamically fierce by turns; sweet sorrow and profound joy. Psalm 2 perfectly re-expressed!

Ratacross

3y↑9

I love this so much! Brilliant.

Libragirl

2y↑2

Just sublime excellence! You are all so talented and what amazing audio - I heard some notes in a completely new resonance. So moving and perfect - thank you so much

dr.pingel

2y↑3

Performance and photography are outstanding. Sehr gut die Vorstellung der 4 Solisten, bevor sie ihre Soli spielen. Absolut brilliant the viola.

Tom Mccanna

1y↑1

I always find that John Wilson gets full emotional commitment from his players, whether it be serious as in this music, or joyful in American musicals.

Elżbieta Kopeć

2y↑3

Dziękuję Ci Panie BOŻE, że Pan Ralph Vaughan Williams posłuchał głosu powołania i stworzył wspaniałe kompozycje na skrzypce . Jest w nich tyle spokoju , dobra, delikatności, przepięknych obrazów natury. Ta muzyka porusza, wycisza złe emocje, Dziękuję!! Dziękuję !!

Ben Asaro

4y↑6

Thank you for this! Providing culture (safely) is so crucial now! Amazing performance and conducting as well!

Daniel Woodward Composer

3y↑23

Playing of the highest order. And recording of the highest order!

Ronald Rossi

Incredible version, for sure. ❤

Ratty Woof

3y↑3

Beautiful! (Somebody once uncharitably remarked that it was a pity more of VW's works weren't based on themes by Tallis!)

Andy Price

2y↑2

Breathtakingly beautiful. I really need to experience this in person but until that happens, thank you for bringing this ethereal performance to a mere mortal. Donation made.

Samuel Winchester

3y↑9

Highest class, hundred percent world class performance.

Steven Holgate

35w

This work sings to my inner soul nearly every time I listen to it.

petroni912

1y↑2

Beautiful performance of a towering piece that required the combined genius of two , RVW and Tallis, to create. I can only describe this soul stirring work in the words of the ancient Greek playwright, Aeschylus. "Even in our sleep, Pain which cannont forget, falls drop by drop upon the heart. And in our despair, against our will, comes Wisdom to us by the Awful Grace of God."

silenced

3y↑9

Stunning, no words can explain.

lionsloin

I listened only to the second movement (Lento) tonight, and this was nicely done. I'd like to hear the whole symphony tomorrow. "A London Symphony" is a favorite from way back in the 60's when a recording of Barbirolli's helped a lonely grad student through a difficult Fall. These kids are good. Play more, students!

Dan Dubie

3y↑5

Stunning and Brilliant. !!! A very powerful performance..!

Philharmonia Orchestra

Many thanks!

Zenobia Palmyra

1y↑3

Divine, exquisite, otherworldly 💖💙💜

Tony McMahon History Bear

So long since I listened to this - very moving.

A Dude

1y↑1

Such a magnificent piece of music, and beautifully performed. Bravo!

PBRN

2y↑2

Absolute rapture- one of my favorite pieces of music! Best recoding ever❤

Clyde Blair

2y↑2

Nothing's changed in a year since first seeing, hearing it, my love for this performance endures.

Rolf Bellinghausen

2y↑5

Is this wonderful performance available on cd or dvd?

John Swallow

3y↑8

Divine, thank you Philarmonia Orchestra!

Johnny Crab

3y↑12

This song immediately quieted a crying infant I was carrying about one night in an old home out here in south Texas...heard over KUHF FM, Houston. He listened to the entire song intently. Since that night, he has had an uncanny musical ability to play any instrument. THANK YOU SO MUCH for this version!!!

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