People keep laughing, but while the comedic act is playing out, I am just mesmerized with the pure skill these two musicians showcase here. I dont think ppl in the audience understand how difficult this is.
It sounds like you just don’t play piano. This is well within your abilities to play. The real genius here is the physical comedy, which is exclusively showcased through piano playing.
@@Wistbacka Over a quarter of a century playing piano and your argument is… you think the regular philharmonic patrons don’t understand what it takes to play Hungarian Rhapsody?
What a difficult piece, and to do it as a duet the way that they did by reaching over, standing up, running around each other.... just shows the talent they both were. RIP Mr. Borge.
As a kid I recall seeing my dad in fits of laughter watching this piece. He played piano and could appreciate both the difficulty of what they were actually doing and the comedy of it all.
I don't think people truly understand just how INSANELY DIFFICULT this act is to pull off. Hungarian No.2 is already one of the most difficult pieces to play on piano, but add in another pianist and also the physical humor? My god the logistics are just mind blowing. Mr. Borge was an incredibly talented musician and funny to boot. And never dirty or offensive. Suggestive at times, but never in a way that was more than PG. The guy playing with him has some chops too. Great act.
I am so glad someone else remember's him still, I always wanted to meet him growing up but I am sad to find he had died before I was born. This man was a true legend and I hope he isn't forgotten.
WAIT 2:08 how did this guy even have the audacity to pull off the cleanest one handed octave glissando in the middle of all that? Can’t give Victor Borge enough props... we all miss him 😭
I know I miss him so much, I used to watch him over and over on vcr as a kid and wished I could have met him but I am sad to learn that he had died before I was born.
i used to watch borge on my grandfathers lap i always enjoyed it. this guy manages to play some of the hardest pieces in the world and turn them into jokes. insane talent.
Unbeatable combination: classic music and comic genius. Victor Borge had it all and still keeps us laughing, years after his passing. What a wonderful man. Thanks for posting this gem!
LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!! Stellar musicianship, excellent comedy. But of course: it IS Victor Borge, after all.... Thanks for posting :-) I saw him live in concert a few times and this brings back excellent memories.
Hi all, I have some rare footage with Victor Borge - recorded in his native country Denmark. He partly speaks Danish, but I have applied English subtitles for those parts. This is the playlist (Enjoy!): ruclips.net/p/PLCby7t-aPVUksdwJPSy7ov7-tHibgxC4h
These two took the idea of “dueling pianos” and turned it on its head. Lord I miss Victor Borge. So much talent and yet he chose comedy when he could have put Liberace out of business.
Victor Borge never forgot that his audiences were composed equally of those who knew classical music well, and those who didn’t, so he trod a fine line between physical and musical gags.
This is not easy to play. Insert two piano players of exceptional skill and play with various humour inserted and you have some Machiavellian performance on your hands. Appreciate the humour but also appreciate the mad skill these two performs.
oh my god these guys are above the pro level they are grandmasters at the piano. i play piano myself and even though it dosnt seem to hard when u watch a pro play piano is sooo hard to learn and theys guys have really mastered it
Видеоклипы
People keep laughing, but while the comedic act is playing out, I am just mesmerized with the pure skill these two musicians showcase here. I dont think ppl in the audience understand how difficult this is.
I respectfully disagree, this was a classical music crowd. They sure knew how awesome this was.
It sounds like you just don’t play piano. This is well within your abilities to play. The real genius here is the physical comedy, which is exclusively showcased through piano playing.
@@Qwerty0791 been playing since I was 6. So.. 28 years now. Not on this level of course, but I'd say I have a fair bit of understanding for this.
@@Wistbacka Over a quarter of a century playing piano and your argument is… you think the regular philharmonic patrons don’t understand what it takes to play Hungarian Rhapsody?
I think everyone understood how difficult it is. LMAO the jokes flew right over your head
Victor Borge is one of the most talented musicians and comedians that ever lived.
Tim Farage He was even on an episode of "The Man From UNCLE" once. I forget which episode now.
What a difficult piece, and to do it as a duet the way that they did by reaching over, standing up, running around each other.... just shows the talent they both were. RIP Mr. Borge.
As a kid I recall seeing my dad in fits of laughter watching this piece. He played piano and could appreciate both the difficulty of what they were actually doing and the comedy of it all.
I don't think people truly understand just how INSANELY DIFFICULT this act is to pull off. Hungarian No.2 is already one of the most difficult pieces to play on piano, but add in another pianist and also the physical humor? My god the logistics are just mind blowing. Mr. Borge was an incredibly talented musician and funny to boot. And never dirty or offensive. Suggestive at times, but never in a way that was more than PG. The guy playing with him has some chops too. Great act.
The man was so good that he could afford to joke around with a song like this :v
Mark If people are Borge fans they get it
"This piano has 3 pedals, who do they think I am?" lol
I am so glad someone else remember's him still, I always wanted to meet him growing up but I am sad to find he had died before I was born. This man was a true legend and I hope he isn't forgotten.
@unknowncoconutleaf grow up, seriously.
WAIT 2:08 how did this guy even have the audacity to pull off the cleanest one handed octave glissando in the middle of all that? Can’t give Victor Borge enough props... we all miss him 😭
I mean he was taught by one of liszts pupils as a child sooooooo
👍😔
I know I miss him so much, I used to watch him over and over on vcr as a kid and wished I could have met him but I am sad to learn that he had died before I was born.
@@TheOne-pq4ph do you mean fliszt? I don’t know a composer by the name liszt
@@johannsebastianbach3411 ya Franz Liszt
i used to watch borge on my grandfathers lap i always enjoyed it. this guy manages to play some of the hardest pieces in the world and turn them into jokes. insane talent.
What was Borge doing on your Grandfather's lap?
On second thought, don't answer that.
wow a 10 year old comment
This man wanted to do a comedian but his parents wanted him to be a pianist, so this is what he ended up being... XD
Lol
😆
A Comedianist? 😂
Doing a comedian and being a pianist is quite possible. Doing both at the same time requires some acrobatics though :P
Unbeatable combination: classic music and comic genius. Victor Borge had it all and still keeps us laughing, years after his passing. What a wonderful man. Thanks for posting this gem!
Indeed
I am extremely happy to say that I saw Victor Borge at the London Palladium nearly 60 years ago
wow!!! ive seen every rock band on the planet yet im jealous of YOU ! :)
Liszt would be laughing his ass off when he sees this
What do you mean when...
@@StephenChoma Ha ha ha, good point.
You mean fliszt?
@@jelshok1779 Ozart would be sad seeing this.
He was watching as it happened
I’ve seen the skit several times and it never gets old! It always brings a smile to my face!😂
I remember watching this as a kid. I'm almost 50 now and it makes me feel young again.
The best Piano entertainer I've ever seen. Thank your for this lovely memory and video. I enjoy so much. Thank you for being exist in this world.
I never tire of this man's comedic ability and superb mastery of the keyboard. Many thanks for posting
2:39 LEAVE ME ALONE! XDXDXD
Best line! Leave me alone! haha!
Great! I always loved Borge and I hadn't seen all of his stuff.
Thanks for posting this!
Thanks Nom, for the send.
Great way to start the day!
God that was hysterical! Such genius and talent mixed with good humour!
The fact that it was executed perfectly with no mistakes
Hands down the best video on RUclips I always come back to watch this and it puts me in a good mood
LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!! Stellar musicianship, excellent comedy. But of course: it IS Victor Borge, after all....
Thanks for posting :-) I saw him live in concert a few times and this brings back excellent memories.
Why we can't have more things like this now I have no idea.. LOVE IT!
I wish Victor Borge was still alive, I would love to see some of his other piano shenanigans
I think somewhere Liszt is smiling.
*Fliszt
@@kongyuexuan313 yup
You mean fliszt?
Yes, he is in the comment below.
An incredible duet.......I smiled through the whole rendition! Loved it!
Loved this guy when I was young. When we got TV this was one of my favourite acts.
To perform comedy to the extend Borge does with a piece this difficult and intricate is beyond genius, it's incomparable!
"Leave me ALONE!!" LOL
Absolutely brilliant, have always loved Victor
i love the switch people without fall of the time signiture
pure genius! no other way to describe it!
No matter how you look at it that's just pure talent lol
Oh my God, how come i did not know about this guy before?, simply amazing !!
I keep watching this Over and over again.
Excellent, a true classic from a true musician!
This is, what, forty years old? And it still makes me laugh out loud.
LOL..great "ass" melody LOL!!
besides being hilarious, as usual, i absolutely love his pants!!! :}
Absolutely hilarious. Thanks for posting !
the ending killed me
This man cheers my days😂😂😂
Hi all, I have some rare footage with Victor Borge - recorded in his native country Denmark. He partly speaks Danish, but I have applied English subtitles for those parts. This is the playlist (Enjoy!): ruclips.net/p/PLCby7t-aPVUksdwJPSy7ov7-tHibgxC4h
Thats one of the reasons they are considered such grand masters. They are so talented that they make it look so easy.
His pants!!!!
Victor was simply incredible...and hilarious, too!
The best of the best comedy ever done with the Hungarian rhapsody 2 as a theme.
That's so funny,that I have laughed with tears...
this comment is 10 years ago! WoW
Now it is 11 years lol
Now, 12 years ago Σ(ﾟ∀ﾟﾉ)ﾉ
13 years
this comment is 13 yers ago wtf
I'm always amazed at the amount of talent in such clips, and it was funny as well.
A classic in hilarity.
Bravo! Marvelous!
How I wish to see a live show of his.....great man.
What a talent !!
so nice that people keep watching this n the kids get to see a live legend at work :)
I can't stop watching this.
How to make love with laugh classical miusic... Fantastic !
I wish I was old enough to see Victor Borge when he was still alive, or should I say I wish my parents took me.
Amazing... simply amazing!
The crazy Dane at his best RIP
Makes me wonder what Victor Borge and Chico Marx could have come up with together
one of them must of inspired the other
A sketch, that will never die :-D
Brilliant!!!
I figure both Liszt and Chico Marx would be having a real good time.
OMG total comedic genius hahahahaha
These two took the idea of “dueling pianos” and turned it on its head. Lord I miss Victor Borge. So much talent and yet he chose comedy when he could have put Liberace out of business.
와 지금껏 본적없는 최고수준의 유머..
저런 게 가능하려면 지능이 얼마나 되어야하는거야ㄷㄷㄷ
to play a song like they played is MORE MORE MORE harder than you play it normally AWESOMe show
its harder to play a song without singing
Awesome! I wanna see more.
So genius on so many levels - bravo!
"This is awkward"
Spoken like a true millenial
My god, this is amazing
enjoyed this, thank you!
This man is amazing!
Victor the victorious!
It would be sooo nice if all piano interpretations were like that
Thank you :-)) Just what I needed!
SOME talented entertainment.
Gold never get old
Luv luv luvit.
liszt would love this... LOL!
ikr
OMG that was the best!absolutely the best!
He is natural!
He was marvelous, they called him The Clown Prince of Denmark.
I like more "The Great Dane".
They play, they joke. This is great.
Wonderful!!!!!! ;))) Thank you for sharing dear Franco!
How CAN they manage that?? It is hard enough just to play it. Terrific! HAHAHA! What an ending.
What is the name of Borge's partner? He too deserves mention.
Sahan Arzruni: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Şahan_Arzruni
@@MsBiggles51 thank you
Kills me every time!
Pure genius.
Victor Borge never forgot that his audiences were composed equally of those who knew classical music well, and those who didn’t, so he trod a fine line between physical and musical gags.
AMAZING!
formidable, quel talent !!!
1:57 that was epic
OMG he is so awesome!!!!
This was my senior recital, years ago. Never knew how much fun a piece it really could have been! Amazing.
Superb that was hilarious lol..
I did this with a friend at school at a talent show! : D it was HILARIC : D
THANKS!!: D
I KNOW a masterpiece when I see one & this is one 🤣🤣🤣
This is not easy to play. Insert two piano players of exceptional skill and play with various
humour inserted and you have some Machiavellian performance on your hands.
Appreciate the humour but also appreciate the mad skill these two performs.
I always loved when he did the choreographed squat on the piano
oh my god these guys are above the pro level they are grandmasters at the piano.
i play piano myself and even though it dosnt seem to hard when u watch a pro play piano is sooo hard to learn and theys guys have really mastered it
No me canso de verlo y disfrutar un humor limpio y fino
Misuka Chao, you're one person I'd NEVER would want to spend any around! Unbelievable!
Have..... a day!