This is undoubtfully a best perfirmance ever! Better then those by Richter, Barenboim, Kempff and others. His teacher, famous Henry Neuhaus said that Gilels' sound is the best sound he heard.
When it comes to Beethoven, whenever I listen to someone new that impresses me I go back to Gilels and get some perspective. I first listened to this version in July 1979 in a brand new Sony Walkman
There are levels to all arts and performances, this is off the scale. Genius is an often over used word, it truly only comes close to describing, this man.
For months I had been trying to find an interpretation of this piece that matched Kempff's in terms of feeling. I think I just found it...Absolutely astounding, moving, flowing, exploding...
@uptilthesky Its not like you have to pick one to listen to and never hear the other again. That's the beauty of music and recordings. Just have them all.
Let's just enjoy Gilels for what he is as a great musician and pianist. Come to think of it, how about we do the same for Danny? Sure, as a pianist Barenboim doesn't have as great control as Gilels, but within the formal structures of each sonata, he certainly has more flexibility of interpretation and in many instances a warmth that is at least as alluring as Gilels. We are fortunate that in both cases, Beethoven's music is a living, breathing thing. It's a win, win situation!
well, nowadays is hardly the golden age of piano playing... Barenboim is a fine interpreter (heard him live countless times) but, as he himself would be the first to acknowledge, pianistically he cannot compare to the giant that was Gilels
I would really want to hear the opinions of the 3 dislikes... Seriously, apart of them not liking music or having a bad day, why did they disalike this performance ?
Apparently Gilels exceeds Kempff in terms of technique. And due to the superior technique, Gilels is more able to express richer color in the sound, too.
Gilels really says all that needs saying with this movement from his earliest recorded performance of the Moonlight (1968 Moscow on the RCA 2-CD Emil Gilels The Giant). However, for perhaps a greater spirituality in the opening movement and lightness in the second (Gilels really thumps the downbeats in the middle section), try Annie Fischer in one of her BBC Recital CDs from 1958.
This used to be my favorite recording - though quite excessive, of the Presto Agitato until I heard Valentina Lisitsa do it here on RUclips. Check it out. Then listen to her do the Appassionatta. You will fall in love like it's the first time.
Emil Gilels I would regard for me personally one the finest interpreters of Beethove.His sense of timing and phrasing and interpretation is perfect for me. Barenboim who in recent times has recorded the complete Beethoven sonatas live for DVD including masterclasses and has recorded them many times at times before even though regarded as one of the leading figures in Beethoven sonatas seems to lose control of the timing and phrasing and I don't think is anywhere near the pedigree of Gilels.
Beautiful, almost on par with Wilhelm Kempff, Emil plays this slightly faster... I would put this as 2nd to my all time performances of this piece with Kempff as 1st. Don't get me wrong, this guy is AMAZING!
I can't decide between Gilels and Kempff. Gilels is faster, more bombastic, there's more drama, more fury and more clarity. But I somehow prefer Kempff, he just sounds heavier with his left hand, and it gives more gravitas and depth to the performance. maybe it's just the piano, idk.
Simply the very best interpretation of this masterpiece. Beethoven would definitely love this performance.
I think Emil Gilels is the best interpreter of Beethoven. Great!
PERFECT BEETHOVEN HE IS FOR ME THE BEST THE BEST OF THE BEST INTERPRETER OF BEETHOVEN. JUST OUTSTANDING.
The second to last chord he bangs is the most beautiful effect in the history of this sonata.
This is undoubtfully a best perfirmance ever! Better then those by Richter, Barenboim, Kempff and others. His teacher, famous Henry Neuhaus said that Gilels' sound is the best sound he heard.
When it comes to Beethoven, whenever I listen to someone new that impresses me I go back to Gilels and get some perspective. I first listened to this version in July 1979 in a brand new Sony Walkman
There are levels to all arts and performances, this is off the scale. Genius is an often over used word, it truly only comes close to describing, this man.
For months I had been trying to find an interpretation of this piece that matched Kempff's in terms of feeling. I think I just found it...Absolutely astounding, moving, flowing, exploding...
great interpretation, i love gilels!
SUPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
beautiful!
Best rendition ever!
six of one and half a dozen of the other!
I am thankful to have these two perfect versions available here
A true master! this is excellent
Amazing 💯
Emil's sound, incredibly firm, clean yet rich is perfectly suited to Beethoven.
Fantastic piece, thanks for sharing, Cristina!
best rendition ever
@uptilthesky
Its not like you have to pick one to listen to and never hear the other again.
That's the beauty of music and recordings. Just have them all.
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gilels rules!!!
this is great!!!
Gracias CRISS. Este tipo de música me fascina.
Let's just enjoy Gilels for what he is as a great musician and pianist. Come to think of it, how about we do the same for Danny? Sure, as a pianist Barenboim doesn't have as great control as Gilels, but within the formal structures of each sonata, he certainly has more flexibility of interpretation and in many instances a warmth that is at least as alluring as Gilels. We are fortunate that in both cases, Beethoven's music is a living, breathing thing. It's a win, win situation!
Fantastic music and great interpretation !
5*****
Thanks for share CRISSANCA !
electrifying, this may become my new favorite interpretation. Arrau just isn't exciting enough after listening to Gilels!
3 people who heard this performance are deaf.
Before listenig to this, I thought Matsuev is the strongest pianist in the world. I was wrong.
well, nowadays is hardly the golden age of piano playing... Barenboim is a fine interpreter (heard him live countless times) but, as he himself would be the first to acknowledge, pianistically he cannot compare to the giant that was Gilels
Gosh!
Great
I would really want to hear the opinions of the 3 dislikes... Seriously, apart of them not liking music or having a bad day, why did they disalike this performance ?
they are bellends
Apparently Gilels exceeds Kempff in terms of technique. And due to the superior technique, Gilels is more able to express richer color in the sound, too.
Mr.Beethoven is here!
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this is the best beethoven song ever so godlyy
A bit late....But check out his 32 variations in c minor. There is an excellent recording of Gilels playing it in his Carnegie Hall performance
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Огонь!Страсть!Любовь!
Gilels really says all that needs saying with this movement from his earliest recorded performance of the Moonlight (1968 Moscow on the RCA 2-CD Emil Gilels The Giant). However, for perhaps a greater spirituality in the opening movement and lightness in the second (Gilels really thumps the downbeats in the middle section), try Annie Fischer in one of her BBC Recital CDs from 1958.
bravo
This used to be my favorite recording - though quite excessive, of the Presto Agitato until I heard Valentina Lisitsa do it here on RUclips. Check it out. Then listen to her do the Appassionatta. You will fall in love like it's the first time.
Astounding. Better even than Arrau, not to compete.
Emil Gilels I would regard for me personally one the finest interpreters of Beethove.His sense of timing and phrasing and interpretation is perfect for me. Barenboim who in recent times has recorded the complete Beethoven sonatas live for DVD including masterclasses and has recorded them many times at times before even though regarded as one of the leading figures in Beethoven sonatas seems to lose control of the timing and phrasing and I don't think is anywhere near the pedigree of Gilels.
There is nothing I can say except Splendid
Beautiful, almost on par with Wilhelm Kempff, Emil plays this slightly faster... I would put this as 2nd to my all time performances of this piece with Kempff as 1st.
Don't get me wrong, this guy is AMAZING!
Wasn't that guy in Diamonds Are Forever
I agree with don tup
I can't decide between Gilels and Kempff.
Gilels is faster, more bombastic, there's more drama, more fury and more clarity. But I somehow prefer Kempff, he just sounds heavier with his left hand, and it gives more gravitas and depth to the performance. maybe it's just the piano, idk.
Dal vivo gilels era il piu' grande suono mai esistito
Shredding, so much Shredding... I rather the original one.
Arrau!
der hat es aber eilig
Gilels, Op. 7, Sonata in E flat major - recorded one year before his death:
watch?v=kEfGQ1kBM5o
thanks and best wishes.
This sounds off in some way
I think Claudio Arrau plays this with more passion...
this sounds like a duck dying