I have watched this video about ten times tonight. Every word this woman produces is witty, I am overwhelmed by the beauty of her mind and how we are privileged to have her around this era. Helene's charm and beauty is an ongoing event, she is happening now and that is amazing. I can't dream of anything greatest than you, dear Helene.
When Héleène Grimaud speaks, one is completely drawn into what she says, how she says it and her precise and highly intelligent way of expressing her thoughts and feelings. When she plays music, one cannot think of anything else other than the music and the wondrous performer;. She is (has) a rare and irresistible combination of intellect, talent, personality, and beauty. It's a true & great privilege to breathe the same air she breathes. Thanks for uploading the interview, and thanks to Marek Eben who brought out the very best of Ms. Grimaud.
@@guillaumefloatin91 it's called hypocritical body moves and nonsensical face grimaces to scream and shout for attention. My guess she never got any attention from her parents and suffered from the nervous chicken syndrome ( terrified of everything). I can certainly say the same applies to your sorry arse.
Have no adequate words; the interviewer often seems overwhelmed. Pure, unselfconscious/modest/unpretentious beauty, musical sensibility and intelligence.
The sun grows dark in my eyes......after seeing Hélène Grimaud, and hearing her speak with such intelligence, wit and humility. A real beauty in every way.
Let's review: A great artist and performer, beautiful, with a killer smile, intelligent, articulate, insightful, gentle, wildlife advocate, well -mannered and polite. Possibly an angel?
As I listen to her play I can start to hear her breathing. The room disappears; everything but her & the piano...then I become the piano. She becomes pure emotion when she plays, a beautiful spirit playing a beautiful composition & turning it into something extremely personal.
A brilliant and beautiful soul. Fascinating, articulate interview, too, especially about 20 min in, from there, when she starts talking about musical architecture.
I have been fascinated by stoic might in Bram’s second concerto and again she proved epic power under her fingertips to give piano ability to be some unreal medium between Bach and real organ in Chaconne today in 21 century! Any peace become revelation!!!❤
I'm not hugely impressed by the interviewer's questions, but the responses are more than generous ... the interview succeeds on that basis in my view. It's remarkable that this interview is as recent as 2016, Ms Grimaud went through a period of very serious illness prior to that, thank God she has recovered so evidently. Some have complimented her beauty in the comment thread, I can think of stronger reasons to approve of her as an individual, certainly as a wonderful and inspired and really courageous artist, but indeed she is looking superb here. I wish her long life, and a continuing evolution as an artist to always keep track of.
I think I ve just seen the most beautiful woman on the planet! Beauty onlysurpassed by her mind and talent. Could nt agree more about Bach being the top of all geniuses and loved the Ravel piano. What a great upload.. thanks to whoever did this
Such a gifted artist. And a beautiful woman. And so philosophical and articulate about the role of the artist. And she started piano at age EIGHT! Her meteoric ascent during those early years must have absolutely astonished her parents!!
Comme dans toutes ses interviews, cette femme, cette artiste d’exception est sublime et d’une intelligence juste magnifique; son expression et sa justesse de propos, vont avec sa grâce !
Finally, an artist speaks of channeling. All the practice and all the hours are for nothing unless you can open your mind as a conduit for the flow of the music or whatever your artistic expression happens to be, always know that the music doesn't come from you but through you.
Guitarist Michael Hedges said very much the same thing. He said, "I can't try to be good. I can only try to be present so that which speaks to me can speak through me."
she says she's not afraid to hit it. that is, she plays with emphasis when required. i call it banging away. it is what van cliburn did. he would almost leave his seat and fall with his whole body. banging away when needed defines the physical strength needed to play this and most instruments. she also draws the respect of conductor and orchestra. few do it. a most impressive individual and one who should not limit her accomplishment to music. the world needs more like her.
My Mom is a pianist, and she calls it “dropping the weight into the keys.” ‘Banging away” is not what someone who does it right is doing. Most pianists aren’t doing it right and are hitting at the keys, and it doesn’t sound good.
See, now I'm conflicted: she is a profoundly gifted pianist and I want her to play, but now, having listened to her speak I don't want her to stop talking. She is bewitching.
It's how most intelligent musicians talk, articulation skills mastered, because you can't talk to other musicians without knowing how to speak the hidden, somewhat "elven" language, that you learn in music college. The people that don't understand the language just focus on how beautiful someone looks or how sexy their voice sounds, go figure
Thank you too, to the interviewer. Did his job so well that we focus on Helene. One thing where she is not necessarily correct is at 25:02 . She refers to a connection between the world of the composer and the listener. In her interpretation of the Brahms PC1 she transcends that. Brahms has drawn a profound tenderness and put it to music. It seems to me that she and Brahms were both 'mediums' and she has felt (far beyond the notes on the page) this world of tender beauty and so that is what comes out and the listener is reduced to tears from a message that has passed through Brahms, the Conductor, Orchestra, and Helene.
Helene is my favorite pianist (there are so many good ones!) and she embodies everything I like about classical music, the only music that appeals to me anymore.
Thanks, Helen, you had shown and guided us through the depth of the Paino(All) music can reach! The BEAUTY of the music in 4D space. A super important and touching moment for music lovers! 🥰💖
Love her. Her Rach 2 is beyond sublime. It was how I discovered her on YT. An exquisite performance by all. And it’s great to see her here being so down to earth and accessible.
Hélène Grimaud is a gifted personality, able to give us a model of creativity, through her main commitment, Music. And her love of Wolves, avec tous les sens aigus.
She is like a demure lady but when she plays the piano she sends emotions through her playing that its really quite astounding!! Stirs up so much emotion. Truly gifted.
She is very truthful. She says she is an interpreter, a medium between the composer and the listener. So she is very truthful also musically and strives to be a documentary player of traditional classically composed music. Since she is so trustworthy she should research little known and little played composers of the Baroque Era and play on their instrument of choice, the Harpsichord and the Organ and lift their obscurity up to recognition and inform the listeners with new musical enjoyment and knowledge and be a beacon of knowledge of that music which is relatively hidden from listeners.
Wonderful interview. Very classy and talented musical artist....love to listen and watch Ms HG....both young and more mature...so good🙂..love her Brahms PCs ....it’s great that she shares her thoughts with us....we can appreciate her art and the genius of the composer she performs that much more.....
I have had the privilege of seeing Helene live three times in the last year. In December of 2022 at Carnegie Hall, April of 2023 in Disney Hall in Los Angeles and in July 2023 at Caramoor in Katonah NY. All three were beyond my wildest expectations. She was transcendent and time truly did stand still in her performances. She was uniquely at one with each audience and they responded with thunderous acclamation.
well, if Helene can say that Bach is the greatest of all musical geniuses, I suppose I can feel justified in continuing to practice WTK Books 1 & 2 on a regular basis. Thanks Helene! No snark intended. Just sheer admiration and a touch of adulation.
Forget all that stuff... When I come home from work and throw my hard hat across the room on a chair and scream "Hey Baby..What's for dinner". as I pull up my T-Shirt and scratch my stomach.. I have only only one concern.. "Can she cook"...??..??
Such a great interview! She is not only talented for playing the piano, but also for her speaking. The essense of her music might stem from her heartwaming, thoughtful mind.
In my humble opinion Helene is by far the best Pianist in our modern time. Just watch just one of her performance Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 58 (It was Sublime.)
She reminds me of footage I've seen of Nadia Boulanger-- a kind of distinctively French ability to just lose oneself in music, a belief in un-self-conscious spiritual communion with the composer. But in a very feminine way. Intellect, emotions and physicality all in perfect harmony. She starts playing, and its as if no other act, physical or otherwise, could be more natural to her. And a complete transcendence of any tension between the spiritual and the physical -- all seamlessly united, and as if it's only in this activity that she achieves perfect wholeness, and perfect happiness. It's very French-feminine.
I suppose one thing has nothing to do with the other, but... Buniatishvili, and many compare her to Grimaud, is intellectually and musically a child. Grimaud understands composition and the piano. To Buniatishvili, who is not a musician in any sense of the word, cogent interpretation is completely anathema. Back on topic, thank you for posting this excellent, impressive interview with a serious person, and musician.
I see this is from 2014 but from which country? Hélène's an inspiration to me. Hearing her interpretation of the Mozart Piano Concerto No.23 on the radio in November 2016 changed my life. I thought it had to be a man playing. I love her commitment to humility as the medium between composer and audience. Thank you for posting.
Yes, a very eloquent lady. She brings to mind my original axiom “Music expresses wordless odysseys”. A very interesting “heart” read. PWG. P.S. I noticed the flooring of the room; very rustic.
What's nice is that she has kept the soft tones of her voice in English as she has in her native tongue. For many language speakers, the tone of the voice can change while imitating some natives they are in contact with and may become harsh.
Grimaud's are my favorite recordings of the Brahms Op. 116-119. She is a mystery, like (of all people) Horowitz, with a staggering technique but also the ability to hold back.
More interviews by Marek Eben on this site: www.ceskatelevize.cz/porady/1093836883-na-plovarne/6286-episodes-in-english/
I admire the interviewers very eager and respectful attitude. The shy laughter obviously is a sign of admiration.
I have watched this video about ten times tonight. Every word this woman produces is witty, I am overwhelmed by the beauty of her mind and how we are privileged to have her around this era. Helene's charm and beauty is an ongoing event, she is happening now and that is amazing.
I can't dream of anything greatest than you, dear Helene.
I, too , have been enthralled many times by her playing . . . and not disappointed with the interview, either.
Smilthy propose, already.
Understand. An interview one could never tire of rewatching
This is one of the many reasons that RUclips is so much better than television.
Agree!!
This is actually a Czech TV programme.
So true
That is why i canceled my cable...and news are much more updated online, so who needs cable...
When Héleène Grimaud speaks, one is completely drawn into what she says, how she says it and her precise and highly intelligent way of expressing her thoughts and feelings. When she plays music, one cannot think of anything else other than the music and the wondrous performer;. She is (has) a rare and irresistible combination of intellect, talent, personality, and beauty. It's a true & great privilege to breathe the same air she breathes. Thanks for uploading the interview, and thanks to Marek Eben who brought out the very best of Ms. Grimaud.
That's your fantasy alone Mate. It's Best you keep to yourself.
@@armani3234 It is called grace. When you have it in yourself you can recognize in others. AT least I can see you have none of that.
@@guillaumefloatin91 it's called hypocritical body moves and nonsensical face grimaces to scream and shout for attention. My guess she never got any attention from her parents and suffered from the nervous chicken syndrome ( terrified of everything). I can certainly say the same applies to your sorry arse.
@@armani3234 Thank you for your kinds words. you should go consult a psychiatrist fast master.
@@guillaumefloatin91 shut up and learn a thing or two.
Have no adequate words; the interviewer often seems overwhelmed. Pure, unselfconscious/modest/unpretentious beauty, musical sensibility and intelligence.
The sun grows dark in my eyes......after seeing Hélène Grimaud, and hearing her speak with such intelligence, wit and humility. A real beauty in every way.
So well spoken a thoughtful massive beauty. Something that we are losing in these horrible times we live in
Let's review: A great artist and performer, beautiful, with a killer smile, intelligent, articulate, insightful, gentle, wildlife advocate, well -mannered and polite. Possibly an angel?
As I listen to her play I can start to hear her breathing. The room disappears; everything but her & the piano...then I become the piano. She becomes pure emotion when she plays, a beautiful spirit playing a beautiful composition & turning it into something extremely personal.
A brilliant and beautiful soul. Fascinating, articulate interview, too, especially about 20 min in, from there, when she starts talking about musical architecture.
Helene's "beauty" transcends her physical appearance: she radiates a somewhat hard-to-describe quality that is very appealing. 11/22/2017
Such sublime artistry and beauty in one person. Tres charmant.
Phew, what a scorcher!! Apart from that, hard to improve on what you RogerC and others in a similar vein, have written.
Tiny flickers of expression on her face are so fascinating.
ei, sweet strenght
I have been fascinated by stoic might in Bram’s second concerto and again she proved epic power under her fingertips to give piano ability to be some unreal medium between Bach and real organ in Chaconne today in 21 century! Any peace become revelation!!!❤
I'm not hugely impressed by the interviewer's questions, but the responses are more than generous ... the interview succeeds on that basis in my view. It's remarkable that this interview is as recent as 2016, Ms Grimaud went through a period of very serious illness prior to that, thank God she has recovered so evidently. Some have complimented her beauty in the comment thread, I can think of stronger reasons to approve of her as an individual, certainly as a wonderful and inspired and really courageous artist, but indeed she is looking superb here. I wish her long life, and a continuing evolution as an artist to always keep track of.
Words fall short in describing the light and joy that this wonderful artist, Helene Grimaud, projects. Truly a unique human being.
I think I ve just seen the most beautiful woman on the planet! Beauty onlysurpassed by her mind and talent. Could nt agree more about Bach being the top of all geniuses and loved the Ravel piano. What a great upload.. thanks to whoever did this
What shines forth is the sheer intelligence of this woman. She is so articulate, so aware.
Humble and yet enormous intellect.
What a privilege, sitting there with Hélène, chatting about wolves and music and listening to her play! What a pure joy she is!
in one word : class
The Ravel concerto is a real gem, not least of all for its adagio. I was so pleased when she just started playing it out of nowhere.
Never listened to someone from France who spoke sutch beautiful English.
What an all-round wonderful person she is; I find myself captivated by her interviews & her performances in equal measure.
And I as well, Gavin. I can listen all day to her play and give an interview. Both are equally intriguing!!
A musically erudite woman with an admirable mastery of English.
I was allegedly fluent in French once . . .
Such a gifted artist. And a beautiful woman. And so philosophical and articulate about the role of the artist. And she started piano at age EIGHT! Her meteoric ascent during those early years must have absolutely astonished her parents!!
Eight is pretty late for most virtuosos though
Like Yuja, a goddess.
@@rykehuss3435 You are proving his point.
Look at her hands! She is not just a beautiful woman, she has the most beautiful hands of any pianist anywhere in the world.
Excellent interview. She's so talented and exceptional bright.
I'm captured by the grace of this woman
Comme dans toutes ses interviews, cette femme, cette artiste d’exception est sublime et d’une intelligence juste magnifique; son expression et sa justesse de propos, vont avec sa grâce !
Very very well spoken, very witty and displaying philosophical wisdom. Of course, your piano pieces are the most wonderful ones I love very much
Finally, an artist speaks of channeling. All the practice and all the hours are for nothing unless you can open your mind as a conduit for the flow of the music or whatever your artistic expression happens to be, always know that the music doesn't come from you but through you.
Guitarist Michael Hedges said very much the same thing. He said, "I can't try to be good. I can only try to be present so that which speaks to me can speak through me."
she says she's not afraid to hit it. that is, she plays with emphasis when required. i call it banging away. it is what van cliburn did. he would almost leave his seat and fall with his whole body. banging away when needed defines the physical strength needed to play this and most instruments. she also draws the respect of conductor and orchestra. few do it. a most impressive individual and one who should not limit her accomplishment to music. the world needs more like her.
"Banging away" would usually be perceived in a pejorative sense. Maybe you should find another metaphor.
@@tedl7538 With great good power ?
My Mom is a pianist, and she calls it “dropping the weight into the keys.” ‘Banging away” is not what someone who does it right is doing. Most pianists aren’t doing it right and are hitting at the keys, and it doesn’t sound good.
See, now I'm conflicted: she is a profoundly gifted pianist and I want her to play, but now, having listened to her speak I don't want her to stop talking. She is bewitching.
Yes she was an amazing interview she is also a very gifted speaker.
You know she can do both at the same time right.
Yes. But her bone structure, those cheeks here - such standouts!
yeah... i'm fucked
It's how most intelligent musicians talk, articulation skills mastered, because you can't talk to other musicians without knowing how to speak the hidden, somewhat "elven" language, that you learn in music college. The people that don't understand the language just focus on how beautiful someone looks or how sexy their voice sounds, go figure
So beautiful! both, the tunes and the pianist!
Thank you too, to the interviewer. Did his job so well that we focus on Helene. One thing where she is not necessarily correct is at 25:02 . She refers to a connection between the world of the composer and the listener. In her interpretation of the Brahms PC1 she transcends that. Brahms has drawn a profound tenderness and put it to music. It seems to me that she and Brahms were both 'mediums' and she has felt (far beyond the notes on the page) this world of tender beauty and so that is what comes out and the listener is reduced to tears from a message that has passed through Brahms, the Conductor, Orchestra, and Helene.
I am absolutely hypnotized
Your music reflects who you are...I feel how much passion this artist has for the piano💕
I'm very happy to see her. Thanks.
Helene is my favorite pianist (there are so many good ones!) and she embodies everything I like about classical music, the only music that appeals to me anymore.
The interweaving of speech and piano playing is deeply moving, and Helene is a master of it.
Thanks for posting, she is amazing! What an inspiration!
Thanks, Helen, you had shown and guided us through the depth of the Paino(All) music can reach! The BEAUTY of the music in 4D space. A super important and touching moment for music lovers! 🥰💖
Love her. Her Rach 2 is beyond sublime. It was how I discovered her on YT. An exquisite performance by all. And it’s great to see her here being so down to earth and accessible.
Those Ravel bits just killed me. I have no word to describe this unbelievable beauty of a musical composition.
The part about wolves and the wolf conservation center is giving me goosebumps. It's so touching.
Hélène Grimaud is a gifted personality, able to give us a model of creativity, through her main commitment, Music. And her love of Wolves, avec tous les sens aigus.
She's an angel on earth. I could spend a lifetime watching over her.
Quelle femme merveilleuse ! Et puis ce regard...d'une rare intelligence...
It's a privilege to listen this beautiful interview. Thanks!
She is like a demure lady but when she plays the piano she sends emotions through her playing that its really quite astounding!! Stirs up so much emotion. Truly gifted.
what a lovely person, an elegant spokesperson for the beauty of music
She is a true artist. We are lucky to be alive to listen to such perfection she achieves. What an amazing woman.
She is very truthful. She says she is an interpreter, a medium between the composer and the listener. So she is very truthful also musically and strives to be a documentary player of traditional classically composed music. Since she is so trustworthy she should research little known and little played composers of the Baroque Era and play on their instrument of choice, the Harpsichord and the Organ and lift their obscurity up to recognition and inform the listeners with new musical enjoyment and knowledge and be a beacon of knowledge of that music which is relatively hidden from listeners.
??! Why do you expect a pianist to do that, instead of trained harpischord and organ players?
Wonderful interview. Very classy and talented musical artist....love to listen and watch Ms HG....both young and more mature...so good🙂..love her Brahms PCs ....it’s great that she shares her thoughts with us....we can appreciate her art and the genius of the composer she performs that much more.....
a truly talented artist. I enjoy her recordings. I would enjoy seeing her in a live concert.
I got to see her live once, in 2009 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. It was a wonderful experience.
I have had the privilege of seeing Helene live three times in the last year. In December of 2022 at Carnegie Hall, April of 2023 in Disney Hall in Los Angeles and in July 2023 at Caramoor in Katonah NY. All three were beyond my wildest expectations. She was transcendent and time truly did stand still in her performances. She was uniquely at one with each audience and they responded with thunderous acclamation.
well, if Helene can say that Bach is the greatest of all musical geniuses, I suppose I can feel justified in continuing to practice WTK Books 1 & 2 on a regular basis. Thanks Helene! No snark intended. Just sheer admiration and a touch of adulation.
What an amazing woman!
I just commented on her performance of Beethoven's 4th, and here now she's just taking me further into absolute amazement.
It's not fair! Fabulous musician, Drop Dead Gorgeous, smarter than the average bear.
so true .. I feel the same .. Astonishing ...Playing like that is ... No Words for it ...
Forget all that stuff...
When I come home from work and throw my hard hat across the room on a chair and scream "Hey Baby..What's for dinner". as I pull up my T-Shirt and scratch my stomach.. I have only only one concern.. "Can she cook"...??..??
@@bozotheclown935 LOL - you wear your moniker lightly :-)
Heh - LIFE is so unfair!
I love you Helene G. The piano is in my soul, and I feel you when you play and just love you.
I gather from a bio that she learnt English in three months from watching TV and watching films!!
Elle est stupéfiante d'intelligence dans son jeux et ses analyses, et pour ne rien gâcher, d'une grande beauté. Magique Hélène!
What a wonderful beautiful and God gifted person!. Many thanks! Le gra!. Gérard lacey in Ireland. Xxx
She is so elegant!
Grimaud is a wonder! The Ravel Concerto in G Major for Piano and Orchestra, M. 83: II. Adagio assai that she plays part of is a marvel!
It’s as satisfying to hear her express herself in English as it is to hear her
Express herself musically.
So good. Thanks much for posting this.
It is great that we get to know a great pianist more in this interview. Thanks for posting. Love her concerts.
She is "just" absolutely marvellous!
She is amazing. I am a fan of yours! 멋져요.
For all those wondering which Chopin piece she is playing:
Chopin Trois Nouvelles Etudes No.1 f minor
Thanks Chopin!!!!
Thanks Chopin!!!
Such a great interview! She is not only talented for playing the piano, but also for her speaking. The essense of her music might stem from her heartwaming, thoughtful mind.
In my humble opinion Helene is by far the best Pianist in our modern time. Just watch just one of her performance Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 58 (It was Sublime.)
She reminds me of footage I've seen of Nadia Boulanger-- a kind of distinctively French ability to just lose oneself in music, a belief in un-self-conscious spiritual communion with the composer. But in a very feminine way. Intellect, emotions and physicality all in perfect harmony. She starts playing, and its as if no other act, physical or otherwise, could be more natural to her. And a complete transcendence of any tension between the spiritual and the physical -- all seamlessly united, and as if it's only in this activity that she achieves perfect wholeness, and perfect happiness. It's very French-feminine.
What beautiful smile ! Transcendental beauty indeed ! And her playing ….. no words ……
She is so clever and so beautiful... She plays the piano too!!! Easy to fall in love with her... Augh!
Thank you for posting this interview. It's very good. Very insightful.
SHe is really my idol, charming, she has a very good attention to detail and even the interviewer she listens carefully
You know someone’s an artist when they have thought about everything and has a clear opinion on subtle things
Beautiful articulate English as well.
YOU are extraordinary!
What a goddess. Clearly a genius.
I suppose one thing has nothing to do with the other, but... Buniatishvili, and many compare her to Grimaud, is intellectually and musically a child. Grimaud understands composition and the piano. To Buniatishvili, who is not a musician in any sense of the word, cogent interpretation is completely anathema. Back on topic, thank you for posting this excellent, impressive interview with a serious person, and musician.
I am mesmerized at her beauty, personality and talent.
a true example of an artist with high caliber, very elegant, she knows her taste, smart and eloquent.
Love to see more interviews with Hélène.
Te Amo Hélène🤍 Magnifique!
Helene is the greatest pianist all times !
you are an idiot. period
She (Helene) speaks EXCELLENT English!!!
Yep. Better than many "native speakers"!
She did live in the U.S.
Did not know that.
now she speaks French with an english accent so sad....
This went by very fast, but all you piano players out there, just listen up. She said you have to be 200% prepared! 17:02
I see this is from 2014 but from which country? Hélène's an inspiration to me. Hearing her interpretation of the Mozart Piano Concerto No.23 on the radio in November 2016 changed my life. I thought it had to be a man playing. I love her commitment to humility as the medium between composer and audience. Thank you for posting.
Czech Republic.
SHE IS THE BEST
That is some seriously sparkling tone she is generating in the 11-12 minute range of the video. She has quite a touch!
Uniquely gifted, beautiful and intelligent @helenegrimaud ❤ I am head over heels!
Loved how she said “Requisite Repertoire...”
What a wonderful artist and woman she is!
Yes, a very eloquent lady. She brings to mind my original axiom “Music expresses wordless odysseys”. A very interesting “heart” read. PWG. P.S. I noticed the flooring of the room; very rustic.
What's nice is that she has kept the soft tones of her voice in English as she has in her native tongue. For many language speakers, the tone of the voice can change while imitating some natives they are in contact with and may become harsh.
She's Amazing
Simply beautiful
Many comments here about love and beauty. She inspires such thoughts, feelings.
Grimaud's are my favorite recordings of the Brahms Op. 116-119. She is a mystery, like (of all people) Horowitz, with a staggering technique but also the ability to hold back.
Almost every commentator is in love with Mlle Grimaud, count me in too!
An extraordinary woman!