Symphonic on Screen.


Just watched a Bluray of Beethoven's ninth by the Vienna Philharmoniker, played in the Musikverein in Vienna. Wow. I much prefer to see the Orchestra "working" when listening to Beethoven. I find it Awesome. Thrilling isn't a powerful enough adjective. How lucky we are to have these recordings and the gear to enjoy them  😀

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For me, there is too much of a tradeoff.

While I love to watch the technical aspect of the music itself; I am a sucker for watching world class musicians play their instruments.

But just listening to the music, without the visual cues, allows me to get deeper into the music. I can just permit the music to wash over me, and transport me in ways that doesn’t happen if I am also watching. My focus is on the music, and not diverted to visuals.

I appreciate the documentary for sure...

But i must see the musicians in my room with no screens ..

😊

Visuals translation of acoustics help me...

If the OP enjoys watching and listening, he should look into the Berlin PO's Digital Concert Hall.  It is a marvelous resource for its recorded library as well as its live programs.