Saint-Saëns/Liszt/Horowitz: Danse Macabre; Vassilis Varvaresos, piano

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  • Опубликовано: 24 фев 2013
  • Recorded: September 16, 2012, Ärtztekammer Nordrhein, Düsseldorf
    Compris Artist Management, www.com-pris.nl
    Camera & editing: Nander Cirkel & Beitske de Jong
    Sound recorded by Konstantin Beck & Kai Holzkämper
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Комментарии • 543

  • @Schurfable
    @Schurfable 9 лет назад +576

    The performance was perfect. But I would like to see all the hand movements from a static position

    • @Xevyyy
      @Xevyyy 4 года назад +5

      isn't it a wrogn note at 2:40?

    • @kathyfr6000
      @kathyfr6000 4 года назад +22

      Xevy no one cares

    • @afill471
      @afill471 3 года назад +8

      @@Xevyyy tbh, who plays pieces exactly perfect and flawless to the point that every time the person plays the same rep and is the same result every time? Every time a pianist performs the same rep, the accuracy and interpretation varies each time, even the smallest changes. There’s a point of acceptance we give to pianists for their work, and we appreciate them for it, the minimum amount of acceptance in my opinion is 80% accuracy and effort (interpretation isn’t really a grading category as the pianist has his/her view on the approach of the piece), anything lower becomes more questionable, it’s kind of like seeing whether the pianist was really ready, ready enough, or work on it was needed. This example of a slight typo of butter fingers here is the least noticeable mistake an audience would see, what’s more important and I applaud for this greatly would be the recovery, as long as you stick with the piece, this is easy to recover from. small chromatic mistakes like these are actually good opportunities to see how fast the pianist would go back on track if it really was a brain fart, or just “butterfingers”/finger slip. Don’t judge yourself too hard over such minor mistakes, but we do encourage you to minimize it when possible, it’s no big deal, really.

    • @Xevyyy
      @Xevyyy 3 года назад +1

      @@kathyfr6000 Really stupid answer lmfao

    • @Xevyyy
      @Xevyyy 3 года назад +1

      @@afill471 I know all of this, I asked if this specific note was the same as the original piece, I didn't say I didn't like it or that it was a mistake that should absolutely be avoided

  • @johnwallace1140
    @johnwallace1140 6 лет назад +60

    While this is a phenomenal performance, I feel the piano deserves equal praise. That Bechstein has one of the loveliest timbres I've ever heard.

    • @muktisaha6681
      @muktisaha6681 2 года назад +2

      True!

    • @willgraham8878
      @willgraham8878 Год назад +3

      I totally agree! Bechstein said they completely refurbished and updated everything on their concert pianos in the last 10 years and I can hear the difference! They are now very competitive with Steinway!

    • @tomowenpianochannel
      @tomowenpianochannel 11 месяцев назад

      Very woody tone, and yet slightly light.... with a lot of crispness and metallic edge. The Bechstein sounds slightly antique already, a little more like a fortepiano, but with all the power, dynamics and pedal effects of the modern Steinway grand. The treble in particular is amazing, reminiscent of the flute stops on a grand organ. Agree with you!

  • @busylifemeto
    @busylifemeto 8 лет назад +38

    Love the Bechstein so rare to see what an amazing sound

  • @andrerieu5277
    @andrerieu5277 8 лет назад +13

    BECHSTEIN --- BECHSTEIN --- BECHSTEIN --- BECHSTEIN --- BECHSTEIN !!!!
    I'm crazy about this vidéo! I regulary come back to it!
    Great perf from Vassilis, perfect sound take and INCREDIBLE Bechstein sound.

  • @alexandreaegerter4106
    @alexandreaegerter4106 7 лет назад +177

    excellent piece and wonderful interpretation! but I have to say... WHAT A PIANO !!!

    • @GyromiteROB
      @GyromiteROB 6 лет назад +14

      Bechsteins are works of art. They produce such a deep tone.

    • @Jantsenpr777
      @Jantsenpr777 5 лет назад +5

      Almost no one today uses them consistently. But, may I say, they are super pianos.

    • @ivanfrangugic8355
      @ivanfrangugic8355 4 года назад +3

      @@GyromiteROB and clear d282 sounds simullar to the sk- ex by kawai but i will rather buy bechstein a 175 restord or new i hope some day

  • @theshoebooty
    @theshoebooty 3 года назад +11

    3:57 to 4:17, what clarity and dexterity! The entire performance is amazing really!

  • @subasan4798
    @subasan4798 5 лет назад +531

    This deserves 5 billion views, not despacito.

    • @user-iu3bh2jp8x
      @user-iu3bh2jp8x 5 лет назад +7

      Why do people hate Despacito?

    • @duycongpham4762
      @duycongpham4762 5 лет назад +1

      중성

    • @user-gu3qs7xo5h
      @user-gu3qs7xo5h 4 года назад +3

      @@duycongpham4762 agree with this.
      Plus, it is too mainstream

    • @duycongpham4762
      @duycongpham4762 4 года назад

      ꧁miss꧂ ok?

    • @srico7313
      @srico7313 3 года назад +4

      Despashito!?? Don’t think I know that one I’ll stick with Liszt thx

  • @MelodicaMen
    @MelodicaMen 4 года назад +97

    Absolutely incredible. Great job!

    • @marshalljaxxon4425
      @marshalljaxxon4425 3 года назад

      dunno if you guys gives a shit but if you guys are bored like me atm then you can stream all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Been watching with my brother recently =)

  • @TheMythsmith
    @TheMythsmith 9 лет назад +156

    What I like about your interpretation of this piece is the light and shade you add by varying the tempos. Most pianists play this piece almost presto and its nice to hear something different. Very nice indeed. Bravo

    • @kmco5633
      @kmco5633 5 лет назад +5

      I guess that's why Vladimir Horowitz is involved ;D

    • @yuio4193
      @yuio4193 4 года назад +2

      Yes! It swelled through the song! So much more life and flavor!

  • @stonestone1000
    @stonestone1000 7 лет назад +26

    Oh please come to Durban South Africa and play for us. You will be showered with roses for the way you play .....outstanding ...

  • @marycorcoran8495
    @marycorcoran8495 5 лет назад +22

    I fell in love with this piece when I was 10 years old , and it was played in a VERY abridged fashion. This is exquisite; mind-blowingly beautiful. There are very few people in this world who can play like that...Saint-Saens created this amazing piece of music, but without the great talents of those like Vassilis Varvaresos, all would be lost. Thank you both so much. xo

  • @nickjamestuttle
    @nickjamestuttle 8 лет назад +123

    I have the flu and this song broke my fever lol

  • @duanepiippo2939
    @duanepiippo2939 7 лет назад +13

    I have never felt energy and passion through watching a performance on video before such as l have with this. Unbelievable talent. He IS the music. It's as if he became a conduit for the composer. I would be grateful for 1/16th of his musical prowess in my own playing. I'm completely enchanted, thank you! Bravo!!

  • @1998warriors
    @1998warriors 8 лет назад +23

    Very well played! It takes more than hands to play an instrument with passion, and your playing is a wonderful example of feeling the music.

  • @casparwelting9740
    @casparwelting9740 Год назад +5

    Best piece of piano music ever, I've been listening this song every day while making homework from the age of 9. Absolutely great performance by piano master Vassilis Varvaresos 😃🎵🎶

  • @ji94552
    @ji94552 9 лет назад +44

    Fine pianist + Great professional recording = Great Performance.

    • @brunobuzzacchi1108
      @brunobuzzacchi1108 9 лет назад +19

      + great Carl Bechstein piano, very well tuned.

    • @akazienblute4491
      @akazienblute4491 Год назад

      Am I the only one who is irritaded by the constant change of angles?

  • @lindabarry7867
    @lindabarry7867 4 года назад +2

    A great performer! A great pianist. A remarkable intellectual. He OWNS the piano! Impossibly thrilling.

  • @stonestone1000
    @stonestone1000 7 лет назад +18

    He mastered this piece - outstanding .....thank you.....

  • @Tarlius72
    @Tarlius72 10 лет назад +193

    I can play up to 0:16 !! :D

    • @dragonite1999
      @dragonite1999 9 лет назад +1

      Ahahahaja

    • @rkit1571
      @rkit1571 5 лет назад +11

      Go you! It’s fun playing ridiculously complicated pieces for even a second. My fav to ‘play’ for a short amount of time is la campanella. It’s short, but it’s fun!

    • @jamien.5528
      @jamien.5528 4 года назад

      😂

    • @keyto0910
      @keyto0910 4 года назад

      hahahahahahaha

    • @oldbird4601
      @oldbird4601 3 года назад

      @@rkit1571 lmao same everyone has that one thing they just do for no reason when they sit at the piano, for me it’s arpeggio runs on my right hand or la Campanella

  • @ladyrosenrot1514
    @ladyrosenrot1514 3 года назад +4

    Maybe if I start practicing now, I’m gonna be able to play this in my next life …

  • @nantucketsailor1
    @nantucketsailor1 5 лет назад +3

    He's wonderful! He turns himself into the piano while playing. And I love the C. Bechstein - the worlds best!!!

  • @synicull127
    @synicull127 8 лет назад +271

    literally 0 flaws this is disgusting I just don't understand how this is physically possible. I can only dream...

    • @D3leriumX
      @D3leriumX 7 лет назад +40

      I know. I feel so insignificant

    • @wannabeiroh4658
      @wannabeiroh4658 7 лет назад +10

      Patrick Rea There's a cut almost every second, that answer your question?

    • @yannisgutmann7923
      @yannisgutmann7923 6 лет назад +29

      Danny Andrews recorded once. Videographed from multiple angles but the audio is real. Listen to him live and you ll get convinced immediately.

    • @TheAlfredo094
      @TheAlfredo094 6 лет назад +13

      There's actually one false note at 2:40.

    • @bosendorferboy
      @bosendorferboy 6 лет назад +22

      Alfredo if I could play this with one false note I would be ecstatic

  • @cctunes
    @cctunes 9 лет назад +39

    Marvelous articulation! Wonderful sound! I think it's a bit too self-indulgent in the beginning, but the admiration for this great transcription is evident. BravO!

  • @francoisdrt9542
    @francoisdrt9542 8 лет назад +167

    1:36 Lol this is his jam

  • @nedschechter2066
    @nedschechter2066 3 года назад +6

    Vassily is amazing here. I also learned the difference between a Steinway and a Bechstein. The latter produces a more mellow and richer, at least in this composition, pleasing tone. My opinion.

  • @nedschechter2066
    @nedschechter2066 3 года назад +3

    One of two interpretations, the other by Vladimir Horowitz, that bring the story of Danae Macabre to life.

  • @hirnz1981
    @hirnz1981 5 лет назад +1

    Heard him play this on ABC classic FM radio on my way home today, and almost had to stop the car. Blew me away. Incredible

  • @andrewcgs
    @andrewcgs 10 лет назад +62

    My favourite version ever.

  • @willgraham8878
    @willgraham8878 Год назад +4

    Sir you did an Amazing job! I was Not expecting a performance of this quality, brilliance, accuracy, speed, refinement! You took me by surprise! Bravo!!!
    The Bechstein piano also sounded extremely fine!! Great tuning, beautiful tone and projective power. The company said they totally renovated their pianos in the last 10 years bringing them up to similar levels to the Steinway and I can hear that!

  • @catherinelipthratt7440
    @catherinelipthratt7440 5 лет назад +5

    I want to play this before my senior year. That is my one goal in life atm

  • @donlindquist1570
    @donlindquist1570 7 лет назад +3

    AN INCREDIBLE VARIATION OF A FANTASTIC PIECE. VASSILIS IS IMMERCED IN HIS PERFORMANCE. THE CHANGING HAND
    POSITION IS FOCUSING ON PARTS THAT ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL. I PLAY THE PIECE FREQUENTLY WITH FASCINATION.

    • @mirandamason6874
      @mirandamason6874 6 лет назад +2

      ONCE YOU CAPS LOCK YOU CAN NEVER GO BACK. YOU ARE CAPS LOCKED FOREVER. I KNOW THE FEELING.

  • @ememousike
    @ememousike 11 лет назад +6

    Το άκουσα και ζωντανά. Καταπληκτική ερμηνεία. Ο Βασίλης έχει μεγάλο ταλέντο και του αξίζει μια αντίστοιχη σταδιοδρομία

  • @risingsun9595
    @risingsun9595 6 лет назад +35

    For once, I can actually agree with the people that disliked this.
    That bastard makes it look so easy.

  • @jasonclarke7422
    @jasonclarke7422 Год назад +1

    This dude is the real deal, I’ve literally just been blown away.

  • @saraalvarezkeller9142
    @saraalvarezkeller9142 10 лет назад +23

    Thank you for posting this, it was seriously amazing! You just urged me to run back to piano lessons. A magnificent instrument. Bravo! Hats off :)

    • @inosuke-chan413
      @inosuke-chan413 4 года назад

      Sara Alvarez Keller shapoooo (french hats off) :v

  • @tonyhancock7080
    @tonyhancock7080 10 лет назад +3

    Thank you, thank you for sharing your gift .......

  • @talentsherpa
    @talentsherpa 21 день назад

    He’s playing this in a private setting. It’s beautiful

  • @AlexanderArsov
    @AlexanderArsov 4 года назад +1

    Stunning playing that absolutely doesn't need the artsy camera work and editing.

    • @inosuke-chan413
      @inosuke-chan413 4 года назад

      Alexander Arsov yeah, its more difficult to learn, for people that need to learn

  • @messiah0141
    @messiah0141 6 лет назад

    I listen to this piece again and again and still speechless. Thank You

  • @nickmraz3984
    @nickmraz3984 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very nice! The Bechstein is incredible

  • @bigguns1952
    @bigguns1952 10 лет назад +2

    Horowitz was my hero & now this.Very decisive ,well articulated with a Liszt touch of its disjointed pauses.... just what the doctor ordered for me! Never heard of that piano, but it sure had an awesome sound.

  • @bibibibi3061
    @bibibibi3061 5 лет назад +14

    Very nice but why do they show only his face when he looks constipated? The performance is about his hands not his face

  • @user-dx5il5ts4x
    @user-dx5il5ts4x 2 года назад +1

    I never thought a song could be played so perfectly.

  • @CateCrafter
    @CateCrafter 10 лет назад

    Marvellous, all I can say is I am envious of Mr Varvaresos' talent.

  • @kurtmatthews8094
    @kurtmatthews8094 5 лет назад

    It is not possible to play this piece any better. Awesome!

  • @missshinozaki
    @missshinozaki 7 лет назад

    Beautiful!!! Yes. Display the emotion. Feel it. This is why I love to watch pianists and play the piano.

  • @Patashu
    @Patashu 9 лет назад +3

    What an amazing, powerful song!

  • @grantveebeejay535
    @grantveebeejay535 2 года назад

    A magnificent player for a wondrous piano work. How wonderful!

  • @jan-pieterboekhoorn3297
    @jan-pieterboekhoorn3297 Год назад +1

    Yesterday we saw the famous Alexander Gavrylyuk with this piece and he was amazing with his performance
    and especially his dynamic!
    But this guy plays it wonderful too; great admiring for him!
    Jan-Pieter Boekhoorn,NL

  • @erinnpegan7398
    @erinnpegan7398 6 лет назад

    Literally stunning... Thank you.

  • @biondatiziana
    @biondatiziana 3 года назад

    Brilliant and captivating! Bravissimo!!! Will listen over and over.

  • @sars6564
    @sars6564 5 лет назад +1

    Congratulations! Greeting from motherland

  • @emeligomez1681
    @emeligomez1681 6 лет назад +3

    The best version ❤

  • @losdobleaperez4103
    @losdobleaperez4103 5 лет назад

    Omg that was amazing, the way you did both voices differing each other and giving importance to each one of them.

  • @busylifemeto
    @busylifemeto 5 лет назад

    Outstanding performance by a great pianist. What an AMAZING piano always loved Bechstein, this one passes all supurlatives.

  • @kimberhenry5808
    @kimberhenry5808 3 года назад

    Somptueux! Quel délice pour les oreilles! 👌🏼✨👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @sabjohn9266
    @sabjohn9266 3 года назад +1

    Excellent performance! Thank u so much, I am always looking for a video of this piece.

  • @tamanimania
    @tamanimania 3 года назад

    Breathless! Only makes me wish to have his talent....

  • @beathoven6984
    @beathoven6984 3 года назад +2

    It's amazing! Your sound is so clear and so perfect! Brilliant! You are a virtuoso!

  • @icymok9612
    @icymok9612 3 года назад

    Incredible. Such an amazing performance!

  • @eirhnhfwka3793
    @eirhnhfwka3793 10 лет назад +1

    το καλύτερο κομμάτι στο πιάνο που έχω ακούσει ποτέ.και η καλύτερη εκτέλεση!!!! συγχαρητήρια!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @craftychameleon9690
    @craftychameleon9690 8 лет назад

    absolutely breathtaking

  • @max-lee
    @max-lee 4 года назад

    Love the piano sounds.

  • @rexlex1736
    @rexlex1736 3 года назад +1

    Breathtaking! Bravissimo!

  • @FLStelth
    @FLStelth 10 лет назад

    Thank you for posting this. It is beautiful.

  • @Seenall
    @Seenall 2 года назад +1

    Cleanest performance of this piece I have heard yet

  • @sadybordin2997
    @sadybordin2997 6 лет назад

    Just one word: WONDERFUL. Congratulations!

  • @derya5932
    @derya5932 2 года назад +1

    Perfect. I LOVE IT!

  • @spartacus2413
    @spartacus2413 5 лет назад +1

    Listening to this made me tear up this is so beautiful

  • @NanaNijura
    @NanaNijura 10 лет назад +4

    I'm currently learning the version of this piece for two pianos, but I also love this video. Great job!

  • @dieu6509
    @dieu6509 3 года назад +1

    Juste incroyable...

  • @julianheinz8298
    @julianheinz8298 5 лет назад

    The performance ist great. I live the piece!!

  • @sandorcsizmazia652
    @sandorcsizmazia652 8 лет назад

    Unbelievable! Congratulation! Bravo! & thank you!

  • @emanueldelfiino7584
    @emanueldelfiino7584 8 лет назад +2

    un verdadero maestro! felicitaciones! saludos desde uruguay.

  • @hjiuhfhrehui
    @hjiuhfhrehui 10 лет назад +4

    You understand music my friend. I enjoyed a lot. Thank you for sharing.
    Btw I think the 14 dislikes came from jealous people who don't posses the talent of a real musician.

  • @doyetois19561
    @doyetois19561 4 года назад

    j'aime beaucoup la Danse Macabre de Saint Saëns, des virtuoses l'ont interprété, mais là, c'est purement magique !!! Bravo !!!

  • @jackjohnson4524
    @jackjohnson4524 3 года назад

    Wooohoooo! This came up in my recommended again! I guess it’s almost that time of year!

  • @isabelruiz6446
    @isabelruiz6446 2 года назад +1

    Fantástica ,,Saint -Saens ,y su música .¡¡ Excelente interpretación ,,!!

  • @lfo88
    @lfo88 8 лет назад +1

    food for brain and soul ! bravo bravo grazie!

  • @Donserlano
    @Donserlano 7 лет назад +1

    The piano sounds fantastic! And your playing was unrivaled as well!

  • @gaelctlls
    @gaelctlls 8 лет назад

    Comment de pas mettre un J'aime ??!! Bravo l'artiste

  • @sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691
    @sergeivasilyevichrachmanin6691 3 года назад

    Absolutely incredible job

  • @alwatsonpianist
    @alwatsonpianist 10 лет назад +1

    Amazing combination of musicianship and technique. Bravissimo!!!

  • @taffymarie4572
    @taffymarie4572 5 лет назад

    Bravo! Splendidly brilliant.

  • @dankboi1560
    @dankboi1560 6 лет назад

    This song is so beautiful

  • @teff3629
    @teff3629 2 года назад

    OMG! Absolutamente fantástico.

  • @leandroluis9916
    @leandroluis9916 10 лет назад

    adorei, versao maravilhosa,arrepieiVarvareso.

  • @eblaynecristiane6319
    @eblaynecristiane6319 4 года назад +1

    Perfeito, perfeito, mágico

  • @owenjiang3615
    @owenjiang3615 7 лет назад +2

    THIS SOUNDS SO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to learn it 😃

  • @HAEngel-cr5gp
    @HAEngel-cr5gp 5 лет назад

    Brilliant performance! Bravissimo!

  • @amybradley2514
    @amybradley2514 5 лет назад

    This is crazy hard! Wonderful version beautifully played.

  • @emptysoul8462
    @emptysoul8462 5 лет назад +1

    So talented, wow.

  • @nl4941
    @nl4941 4 года назад

    Amazing performance and technique!

  • @amith281
    @amith281 4 года назад

    excellent piece of work..
    amazing...

  • @tiziano88
    @tiziano88 10 лет назад +5

    Impressive performance

  • @ydjs03
    @ydjs03 9 лет назад

    Marvelous! I thoroughly enjoy watching and listening to this video. Thanks for sharing?

  • @danakatherinescully1
    @danakatherinescully1 8 лет назад +2

    the way he plays..i can feel that

  • @kenmichelli2433
    @kenmichelli2433 9 лет назад

    One of my favorite pianists! I really like your playing!

  • @nickvaf
    @nickvaf 10 лет назад +1

    Very impressive interpretation and performance with superb articulation! And that piano…. damnnnn nice

  • @denniscowdrick1255
    @denniscowdrick1255 2 года назад

    Best of the Best BY FARRRR!