Víkingur Ólafsson - Bach: Aria variata (alla maniera italiana) in A Minor, BWV 989 | Yellow Lounge

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  • Опубликовано: 22 окт 2018
  • Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson performs Johann Sebastian Bach - Aria variata (alla maniera italiana) in A Minor, BWV 989 at Musikbrauerei Yellow Lounge in September 2018. Listen to his Bach album on Deutsche Grammophon: DG.lnk.to/olafsson-bach
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  • @tomarmstrong1281
    @tomarmstrong1281 Год назад +7

    To be able to play well, just one piece of Bach would be a life not wasted.

  • @kiaramask
    @kiaramask 10 месяцев назад +10

    I'm in awe of how his heart and fingers know the path and follow it boldly, mindfully, carefully.

  • @videoDemon
    @videoDemon 3 года назад +46

    After the din of centuries, after the dust of history, after the banality of us all there will remain the genius of Bach. Would that anyone of us could have achieved in a lifetime what Bach achieved in a day.

    • @michaelsims1160
      @michaelsims1160 10 месяцев назад +4

      Bach is forever.

    • @davidschestenger3366
      @davidschestenger3366 8 месяцев назад

      @@anthonydavid6703 he does. He speak for himself and many of us
      Good luck genius

    • @GIROSSINI58
      @GIROSSINI58 Месяц назад

      Rossini? why not

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler Год назад +9

    His fingers play the keys with such authority. He really is a wonderful pianist.

  • @kathrynstreatfield4268
    @kathrynstreatfield4268 3 года назад +18

    Absolute clarity of idea and execution: nothing can touch Vikingur at the moment as a Bach interpreter.

  • @paulscheel9385
    @paulscheel9385 3 года назад +50

    I always thought Glenn was the ultimate. Now I hear this: Vikingur is his successor. I am flabbergasted! But in the end it is the genius of JS Bach!!

  • @karenseymour10
    @karenseymour10 8 дней назад +1

    Vikingur could play 'Chopsticks' and it would sound heavenly! He is a fine Bach interpreter, as his version of the Goldberg Variations shows. He comes across as a thoroughly nice guy as well. Bravissimo!

  • @kasiacatt8348
    @kasiacatt8348 2 года назад +8

    Bach truly speaks to us here

  • @stephenmyers7298
    @stephenmyers7298 3 года назад +99

    I don't usually listen to piano music, being a pianist myself, but this is different. He,like Gould,transcends the instrument so all we hear is the music in its purest intention and expression. Amazing in other words

    • @frednow
      @frednow Год назад +10

      “I don’t usually listen to piano music, being a pianist myself” … this is a very troubling statement.

  • @user-wj6rm7ms8h
    @user-wj6rm7ms8h 2 года назад +14

    О, да! Божественный пианист. Особенно, когда он играет Баха.
    И чувственность, и сдержанность, и мастерство музыканта, конечно...
    Хочется слушать и слушать. И следить за руками. И смотреть на этого молодого человека. Как не выразить слова благодарности Всевышнему?!
    Храни его, Господи!

  • @nelsonwhaley6348
    @nelsonwhaley6348 Год назад +2

    I wonder if this performance is perhaps how Bach might have played it.....the music is both human and God like.

  • @dukehazard2121
    @dukehazard2121 3 года назад +43

    I am not a musician. I love listening to Bach. Even with my tin ears I can tell this guy's playing is special!

    • @mk5244
      @mk5244 3 года назад +7

      .....If you love to listen to JSB you do surely feel with heart and soul. No explanation needed. Everything perfectly alright! RDS

    • @SHN69
      @SHN69 Год назад +1

  • @leahcalabro2787
    @leahcalabro2787 2 года назад +15

    Love how he lets Bach’s music speak for itself 💗💗💗

  • @thecatsman
    @thecatsman 3 года назад +47

    Dynamics and attack Bach could have only dreamed about. Olafsson brings new and wonderful music to my tired heart. I can only be grateful.

  • @LidiaKotlovaPianoStudio
    @LidiaKotlovaPianoStudio 3 года назад +10

    Best performance of Bach

  • @lidavanbers6344
    @lidavanbers6344 Год назад +11

    This young man has the golden touch, so serene and very relaxing, thank you!

  • @calvinkgermanviet8045
    @calvinkgermanviet8045 4 года назад +16

    Without any doubt, Gould has found an heir in this pianist. Most beautiful interpretation since the master.

  • @staffanolofsson8201
    @staffanolofsson8201 Год назад +3

    What is so fun about Bach is that he always inspires new interpreters to play him the best they can. No offend in this, and we listeners have the benefit to listen to all attempts. What makes me so glad now is this Islander Vikingur Ólafsson. As I understand, he is one of the best these times to play Bach on a piano. I think he needs attention, but a recommendation not to think so much about Glenn Gould. So forget Glenn and play it the way you want, Vikingur!

    • @staffanolofsson8201
      @staffanolofsson8201 Год назад +1

      I newly heard him at Berwald Hall, Stockholm, in a Mozart program. But the encore was Bach, Organ sonata no 4 for piano. Guess if this was popular among the audience?

  • @thethikboy
    @thethikboy 3 года назад +20

    limpid clarity with a quiet lyrical passion - that is ---Bach.

  • @Pookleberry
    @Pookleberry Год назад +9

    Massive, huge talent.

  • @keybawd4023
    @keybawd4023 5 лет назад +399

    It was only yesterday that I heard this pianist on the radio. I was knocked out, so have now found all Vikingur's clips on RUclips. The boy is sensational. I have known these variations for fifty years and used to attempt them myself. In this performance, the ornamention, the range of colours done only by fingers and the range done by pedalling, his voicing, his singing tone, his contrapuntal thinking. Since Gould & Tureck (in their different ways) no pianist has so thrilled me in Bach as V Olafsson.

    • @kristianjohansson8912
      @kristianjohansson8912 5 лет назад +27

      He is a phenomenon in the musical world. An interpreter of Bach with so interesting musical ideas and a faultless technique to realize them is something extraordinary.

    • @hinrichberlin8156
      @hinrichberlin8156 5 лет назад +13

      Olafsson is grandiose! But listen to Igor Levit's Goldberg Variationen, too.

    • @saltburner2
      @saltburner2 5 лет назад +21

      Hardly a boy - he is 35!
      But I agree he is sensational. The most limpid Bach playing since Dinu Lipatti.

    • @andreatonero8553
      @andreatonero8553 4 года назад +10

      Yeah he is really amazing. The number of colors he brings into his play... I think I feel it's sometimes a bit "superficial" but it's probably at least 50% me who wasn't even able to imagine this range of playing was possible ^^

    • @XYZ-xc1qi
      @XYZ-xc1qi 4 года назад +12

      @@hinrichberlin8156 Thank you for introducing me to Igor Levit's Goldberg Variationen. Levitt, too, is exceptional.

  • @renaudrenevier3843
    @renaudrenevier3843 3 года назад +17

    il faut l'écouter jouer Rameau ... un déjà grand pianiste. Il joue BACH avec une élégance particulière. un bonheur

  • @julieandrews730
    @julieandrews730 Год назад +1

    J.S. Setting the universe on an even keel if only you'll listen. Thank you, Vikingur!

  • @elenam5740
    @elenam5740 2 года назад +17

    Прекрасный пианист , глубокий музыкант! Спасибо за музыку Баха!

  • @jans5331
    @jans5331 3 года назад +10

    This chap does know how to play Bach !

  • @paulprocopolis
    @paulprocopolis 3 года назад +19

    Superb Bach playing, taking the listener on an emotional journey through to final peace and serenity. This performance shows how the piano can reveal gems of musical detail that are impossible on the harpsichord ...

  • @frednow
    @frednow 3 года назад +41

    This is wonderful. In some ways it's even better than the album version. So much to love here, not the least of which is that when he reprises the Aria after the last variation he plays it "in the distance" as if it's a memory of the Aria. To my ears, Víkingur Ólafsson's translations of Bach to the piano are among the best I've ever heard.

    • @SHN69
      @SHN69 Год назад

    • @Bechstein1910
      @Bechstein1910 Год назад +3

      Bach full of surprises and beautifully played. Greatly appreciated 4:30

    • @Bechstein1910
      @Bechstein1910 Год назад +2

      Olafsson congratulations.

    • @musicartgeek
      @musicartgeek 9 месяцев назад +2

      👍👍👍

  • @radovanlorkovic3562
    @radovanlorkovic3562 3 года назад +6

    Unglaubliche Klangkultur stets voll inhaltlich begründet eingesetzt. Ein Erlebnis für den Spieler selbst wie für Zuhörer!

    • @stedfo111
      @stedfo111 3 года назад +1

      Jawohl! Johann Sebatian muss sein sehr Stoltz daoben Im himmel wann er hört dieses neues supertalent.

  • @user-st7fb2ty3u
    @user-st7fb2ty3u 2 года назад +11

    Bach's music always gives me hope and courage. Thank you for the good music.

  • @user-fm4tx2ch2d
    @user-fm4tx2ch2d 2 года назад +2

    просто молча слушаю и наслаждаюсь

  • @lucianamaffra1607
    @lucianamaffra1607 2 года назад +17

    Great soul,great musician,thank you Vikingur !

  • @paolofranceschi6874
    @paolofranceschi6874 3 года назад +11

    bravo vìkingur. bravo...

  • @carlhahn3851
    @carlhahn3851 29 дней назад +1

    Just… Wow!

  • @joeowens6180
    @joeowens6180 4 года назад +49

    Wow!. Where have I been? Is it possible that we have found another Glenn Gould? Yes, it must be! Perfect touch, phrasing, making the piano sing melodiously. Lovely, delicate hands and superb technique. Here I go to the CD store!

    • @GKo2024
      @GKo2024 3 года назад +1

      yes a wild boy but without the harshness, but clearly technically with all the articulatory skill the new generation of pianists possesses (+ sokolov)

    • @Jorgereflexivo
      @Jorgereflexivo 3 года назад +2

      Not Gould. Tharaud or Schiff.

    • @GKo2024
      @GKo2024 3 года назад +4

      buy both the Bach (the new version) and the Rameau, supreme music making. Actually technically beyond my beloved Gould. I hope he can sustain that level of quality. Out of this world.

    • @GKo2024
      @GKo2024 3 года назад +3

      @@Jorgereflexivo an insult a day keeps the doctor away :-) Different class altogether, my friend.

  • @peetnaude8483
    @peetnaude8483 3 года назад +4

    Mr Ólafsson has a great sound!

  • @beholt
    @beholt 4 года назад +44

    i love his melancholic, etheric sound...what a talent!

    • @monsieurtimmy6838
      @monsieurtimmy6838 4 года назад

      Les gens ne comprennent toujours pas que le son d'un piano vient surtout de sa structure ,sa préparation, intonation, harmonisation accord ect. .....

    • @wardropper
      @wardropper 3 года назад

      @@monsieurtimmy6838 as well as what the recording engineers decide to do with it, unfortunately...

  • @Mjollnir1234
    @Mjollnir1234 3 года назад +12

    I have been a guitarist my entire life, but I understand piano and other takes.
    This is extraordinary.

  • @mariannabach5759
    @mariannabach5759 3 года назад +11

    I am so impressed!!! He is a master of detail!

  • @janmeester2005
    @janmeester2005 3 года назад +22

    Just beautiful - touching heart and soul - your way playing Bach!

  • @srenbarfoed4748
    @srenbarfoed4748 2 месяца назад +1

    Great, great musician performing great, great Music

  • @coolmacho975
    @coolmacho975 3 года назад +12

    Reminds me of Dinu Lipatti.Sounds exquisite.

  • @jeanguygaulin9100
    @jeanguygaulin9100 5 лет назад +13

    nous sommes privilégies de voir surgir de jeunes pianistes surdoués dans notre époque tourmentée...trifonov, juga wang,lisitsa....et soudain ce vikingur et son BACH qui défie toute description...merci,merci..

  • @metteholm4833
    @metteholm4833 3 года назад +4

    Thank you SO much, Hr. Olafsson!

  • @arthurhogan3047
    @arthurhogan3047 3 года назад +4

    Right, but then, who is this guy, Samuel Feinberg, recorded in the sheet music performance? He arranged the peice. His playing is stunning as well.

  • @trnfncb11
    @trnfncb11 4 года назад +35

    This young man really understands what piano-forte actually means, like no one else in my memory.

    • @matteopagliari
      @matteopagliari 3 года назад +3

      The whole history of the piano thrown into the toilet by your short memory...

    • @trnfncb11
      @trnfncb11 3 года назад +6

      (Mmmmm.... Should one reply to such hopelessly ignorant, vulgar and arrogant comment? ... No, what for?)

    • @johnduffy2777
      @johnduffy2777 2 года назад +1

      @@trnfncb11 lmao passive aggressive boomers

  • @staffanolofsson8201
    @staffanolofsson8201 Год назад +3

    Bravo!!! All that I consider is essential in an Bach interpretation is there. Also the diminuendos and the rubatos. In these italian inspired variations I can smell the genious of a real artist, Vikingur Ólafsson.

  • @quazart_piano
    @quazart_piano 3 года назад +6

    Quelle merveille !

  • @robertwilkscomposer3726
    @robertwilkscomposer3726 15 дней назад

    Amazing control of dynamics and voicings.

  • @ArmandHuangSaberi
    @ArmandHuangSaberi 2 года назад +4

    Marvelous!

  • @kangchenjunga591
    @kangchenjunga591 4 года назад +7

    It was today that I discovered this amazing pianist. I have two favourite Bach performers, but this young man outshines them.

  • @patriciacostamusic
    @patriciacostamusic 2 года назад +6

    Amazing... A fresh new sound from Bach. What a wonderful pianist. I am a pianist too, when I first heard Vikingur I was impressed and immediately felt that a great pianist emerged. Thank you!

  • @amyhinrichs4519
    @amyhinrichs4519 2 года назад +4

    Very subtle beautiful playing

  • @icequeensens
    @icequeensens 4 года назад +26

    A completely new sound of Bach! Just simply marvelous!

  • @emilyhutjes
    @emilyhutjes 4 года назад +12

    Hard working people with a GOD-given talent as a present to this troubled world. Thank you. (beautiful sound too !)

    • @emfox6280
      @emfox6280 4 года назад +2

      He is an atheist!

    • @johannesbrahmsfan9228
      @johannesbrahmsfan9228 3 года назад

      @@emfox6280 So God's present to this troubled world through an atheist then. No contradiction if you know God.

  • @lidavanbers6344
    @lidavanbers6344 Год назад +1

    His touch takes you so close this competition , that you feel you drawn in totally,!

  • @kasiacatt8348
    @kasiacatt8348 2 года назад +1

    Bach trully Spears to all of us here.

  • @gillesopresco7459
    @gillesopresco7459 4 года назад +4

    Maitrise et lâché prise !
    tout le génie de Bach rendu par un très grand interprète !

  • @denisedias12
    @denisedias12 4 года назад +21

    This interpretation is sensational!

  • @user-se4vi7rp1y
    @user-se4vi7rp1y 2 года назад +2

    Браво Олаф !

  • @susanhawkins3890
    @susanhawkins3890 3 года назад +9

    I forgot about the yellow lounge...this pianist is the perfect Bach performer! His interpretation is heavenly!!

    • @davidelias90
      @davidelias90 3 года назад

      He plays really nice, BUT i think the perfect bach performer was our beloved glenn gould. At least for me :)

  • @aleksandrdomalchuk9116
    @aleksandrdomalchuk9116 4 года назад +5

    Неперевершено! Яка насолода! Велике спасибі!

  • @jammin768
    @jammin768 3 года назад +4

    Very perfect touch

  • @SteveL2012
    @SteveL2012 3 года назад +8

    Breathtaking music and performance. ❤️

  • @raykaradivoyevitch2565
    @raykaradivoyevitch2565 2 года назад +6

    Extraordinary performance ! Thank you !

  • @AdamCzarnowski
    @AdamCzarnowski 4 года назад +18

    I heard Vikingur play a Bach Partita in the cloisters of the Abbeye of Silvocaine at La Roque D'Antheron in 2017 and it was clear then we were in the presence of a Bach pianist of unerring instincts and taste, not to mention one possessing seemingly flawless virtuosity.

    • @victoresmenar2915
      @victoresmenar2915 3 года назад +1

      Abbaye de Silvacane with so old and beautiful plane trees!

  • @elletuppen4844
    @elletuppen4844 3 года назад +20

    Exquisitely performed. Thank you for the many colours and depth you have given to this gem of a work.

  • @Abbas-najem
    @Abbas-najem 3 года назад +4

    For me this is the best performance 💜💙

  • @emiliacastiglia1439
    @emiliacastiglia1439 4 года назад +50

    Finally a distinguish good taste and technique modern pianist ..thanks God talents still shine over a world of corruption and false dark prophets imposed to us

    • @user-vf1ke2om6m
      @user-vf1ke2om6m 4 года назад

      Talent ( Atlantic) is in Angels hands . The good connection to invisible world. !
      That the Ocean of a new ideas and waves of emotions. Kvanta mechanic!

  • @marycavender7136
    @marycavender7136 4 года назад +7

    Smoothe as transparent glass of multiple colors! Like flowing water or clouds overhead!👍🌹👌

  • @h-mh93
    @h-mh93 4 года назад +7

    I got me his excellent album for Christmas - and it is a constant source for joy, inspiration and comfort in these trying times during the lock-down!

  • @LidiaKotlovaPianoStudio
    @LidiaKotlovaPianoStudio 3 года назад +5

    Absolutely amazing performance. Made my day

  • @montsebiernes6591
    @montsebiernes6591 2 года назад +1

    Presiosa!!!

  • @everhardvoorberg
    @everhardvoorberg 3 года назад +6

    Marvellous played!

  •  3 года назад +20

    Su interpretación es menos visceral que la de Gould, pero es más etérea, más espiritual....alimento para el alma...Otro de los grandes intérpretes de Bach...Es y será de los Grandes.

  • @lucianostefani3750
    @lucianostefani3750 4 года назад +8

    The best Bach performer !!

  • @ardarico
    @ardarico 4 года назад +10

    I like so much Víkingur Ólafsson. He is my new reference, for Bach music.

  • @sebastianbrajer4135
    @sebastianbrajer4135 3 года назад +1

    Niesamowite jak on to robi? Gdy się tego słuch aż trudno uwierzyć w taką technikę😱

  • @DanielRomero-vr6ej
    @DanielRomero-vr6ej 3 года назад +7

    He looks and plays piano like a sober artist with great passion. Good news for the music...

  • @HarmonyHeardDifferent
    @HarmonyHeardDifferent 2 года назад +5

    👏👏👏👏 Nice what a nicely felt performance of Bach this young pianist looks really promising!

  • @gustavolosio
    @gustavolosio 4 года назад +8

    EXCELENT!!!! SUPREME!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!

  • @pawepotkowski5333
    @pawepotkowski5333 5 лет назад +52

    So fresh. Unbelievable. Thank You so much Olaff.

  • @mirkokegel2890
    @mirkokegel2890 3 года назад +4

    Astonishing!

  • @andrear.berndt9504
    @andrear.berndt9504 4 года назад +8

    Wirklich eine zauberhafte Interpretation!

  • @GIROSSINI58
    @GIROSSINI58 3 года назад +1

    Il Bach che ci piace! Filtrato attraverso l' umanesimo della cultura greco-latina. Splendida la accordatura dello steinway e "magic touch" di VO nello stile ABM.

  • @tanniscurtis2070
    @tanniscurtis2070 Год назад +1

    I , too , just discovered him on the radio today and experienced such pleasure listening to him play so clear , singing at times , precise, absolutely wonderful!! Thrilling performances on youtube , indeed, so I had to order a record which I will await with great anticipation.

  • @DanielaHaberz
    @DanielaHaberz Год назад +3

    Great pianist!😊

  • @Prinz_Rupi
    @Prinz_Rupi 4 года назад +10

    Ein wahnsinnig guter Interpret!

  • @lafille2008
    @lafille2008 2 года назад +3

    한 음 한 음 안 들리는 부분 없이 저절로 집중하게 해주는 연주네요. 대단합니다.

  • @anjawoschick1595
    @anjawoschick1595 3 месяца назад

    Was für ein himmlischer Klang! Wundevoll!

  • @scronx
    @scronx 4 года назад +10

    Brilliant, firy job Mr. Ó. Your Viking ancestors would be very proud.

  • @sm1151BACH
    @sm1151BACH 4 месяца назад

    Quel plaisir d'écouter votre Bach, merci!

  • @cheekyauschick
    @cheekyauschick 4 года назад +5

    Pure Brilliance.

  • @FabioSantilli
    @FabioSantilli 4 года назад +7

    Respect for the author and personality of the interpreter. Thanks a lor for your excellent and original performance. Good music and greetings from Italy,
    Fabio

  • @sbarreto
    @sbarreto 2 года назад +4

    Uau!!
    Wonderfull

  • @Kobzar3374
    @Kobzar3374 2 года назад +4

    Sublime. Bach at his best, if ever he was not. Both thumbs up both to the composer and to the performer. Thank you for sharing this beauty, keep up the good work, and best wishes from Spain!

  • @user-vf1ke2om6m
    @user-vf1ke2om6m 4 года назад +7

    A++!!! The most beautiful minor .
    Music with melismas has a very high senses of expression. Love it!
    Thank you ! Bravo!!!

  • @annygolfouse3641
    @annygolfouse3641 3 месяца назад

    aérien mais cadencé, une merveille

  • @paulovatayanpiano
    @paulovatayanpiano 4 года назад +11

    Completely different from everything done previously! Absolutely wonderful!!!

  • @lordchameleon2650
    @lordchameleon2650 Год назад

    Now. THAT is an interpretation! Bravo

  • @user-ed2rv8he7s
    @user-ed2rv8he7s 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful