You practice very slowly not neglecting any fingers everything loud and even and slow making sure you know where the notes lie and you aren’t missing them, then you can play it fast and soft with phrasing after that and with high clarity
@@ericalbany I understand what you're saying. He was very talented. My comment was addressed more to the fans of his day which considered him a serious musician, especially those who couldn't tell the difference and fawned over him and his showmanship blindly.
One of the most underrated aspects of piano playing: "expressivity". This man embodies it. Someone might be impressed by his superb technique and fluency with this instrument. But the way he conveys so much emotion with tempo, touch, volume control... This is something you cannot teach. And at the same time this is the greatest thing in music.
The craziest thing about this transcription is that Alexis Weissenberg - when recording this arrangement - went by the pseudonym "Mr. Nobody". He didn't want people to know it was him! Thankfully Hamelin painstakingly transcribed Weissenberg's recording BY EAR and then popularized it for a new audience. I'm happy to see this video getting so many views! This work deserves more attention - it's on Hamelin's "In a State of Jazz" album, alongside other great Jazzy works.
I had the same pleasure. I got to ask him a couple questions about playing and learning complex polyrhythms in modern classical music. He said some joke when I asked how to be sure they are exact about no living composer has complained about his polyrhythms after he followed his advice for practicing them. 😂 A rare and delightful exception to the rule never meet your hero.
We humans are capable of beautiful, even brilliant things! This performance was impeccable and moving like nothing else. Rhythmically, expressively, and technically complex, yet so effortless. He is without question a brilliant artist!
So, his music in front of him is simplistic and he is adlibbing all this beautiful sound. I have seen some great jazz pianists in my life, but this is top hat!
I'm speechless, such a beautiful piece and interpretation. It's almost as if he was painting a beautiful scene or telling a story. I was totally captured by it. Hamelin always nails the right kind of touch and expression. Take a listen to his version of Gershwin's piano concerto in F !
Oh my!! The lightness and sharpness of this piece is incredible and so satisfying - and mr Hamelin presented it masterfully. Soooooo beautiful, I float listening to it...
The technical control and cleanliness were the ultimate level of musicality for me during the fantastic performance. I felt like I was sitting in the audience, witnessing this masterpiece.
Many years ago, maybe 30 years ago, I heard Hamelin give a recital in the Wigmore Hall, the program was all obscure virtuoso music, Godowsky and stuff like that, and it he was playing from sheets of music as it was being recorded for a CD. At one point as he was playing, the sheet in front of him fell off the piano and floated gracefully to the floor. Of course he knew the music and he just carried on as if nothing had happened.
The official edition of this work based on the original arrangement by Weissenberg and Hamelin's transcription was published by the Japanese publisher Muse Press in 2018 as "6 arrangements of songs by Charles Trenet". There is also an edition by Shota Ezaki dated 2014 circulating online. Both are more accurate than this transcription.
@@imlistening1137 I was referring to the sheet music of Hamelin's transcription who is the actual performer in the video. The sheet music in the video is another transcription by Timothy Gondola.
Thank God this man didn't waste his career trying to play standard repertoire. When you are so incredibly gifted at your instrument I consider it the duty of every performer to NOT play what everyone else is playing and instead play what others don't dare to touch because it is so difficult or because they don't think it is worth the time it takes to learn the piece. He unearthes so many gems and then when he does go to the familiar repertoire it's equally amazing. His Haydn for example is exemplary.
Im crying. I first heard this man when i was a young kid and wanted to hear new music was tired of Scarlatti,Mozart,Chopin Scriabin recitals. Bought WiliamBolcolms later fiundHamelins recording. Took ten years before i listened and loved it. Now the violinconcerto i cant get out of my ears or Bolcolms rags it led me on to discover contemporary music of all kinds. Please visit Miami or WestPslmBeach Mr.Hamelin!
Hamelin is a piano god. His album of Scriabin's Sonatas is from another world. Barenboim said that are two kind of exceptional pianists: the ones that make their music seem "SO TECHNICALLY HARD" and the ones that make it seem "SO EASY" - it's the case in this valse.
The Weissenberg-Trenet pieces, especially when played by Hamelin, are really beautiful! I would encourage people to search in YT other pieces like this, or in streaming platforms. The lovers of expressive piano pieces will not be disappointed. Thanks a lot for bringing this performance here! I didn't know this particular audio/video recording 👍👏
Fantastic playing and a fantastic instrument. That Model D is like a steel hammer, wrapped in a velvet glove.....soft and pretty to look at, but can blow a hole through the floor at the drop of a hat.
A Beautiful and Stunning performance, not only perfect instrumentation, but just, if not more importantly, with his personality becoming an extension of the music. This gave me goosebumps and caused my heart to soar. Thank you!!🙏🕊✝️🕊🛐🕊🙏
After having come back to the piano after many years away from it, I'm impressed with any level of playing. But this blows my mind.....technique, expression, amazing! But the memorization is beyond my comprehension!
Marc-Andre was genuinely surprised and pleased when , after a brilliant recital in Manchester, I gave him my opinion that he possessed a tremendous sense of contrapuntal line, reflected in the balance and clarity of his playing. And it was a programme of C20th works, not the usual run through Chopin, etc. He is truly brilliant.
I had 4 years at top UK music colleges studing piano and I have no idea he he does this. I do not feel small, he is just huge and I never get tired of M-AH.
Reminds me of what the late jazz guitarist Lenny Breau would do - he would take a melody and play it in various styles, altering the chords, playing it at different tempos.
Wow, that is impressive! Since I am not a musician, I may not be able to really define in words what the pianist is doing. The only thing I can come up with is "melding music 🎶 artistically. Sounds so beautiful 😍 -- thank you so much.
Perhaps there should be a matrix to rate pianists: Technical (errors Y/N) - 10 (Hamelin) Control and articulation - 10 (Hamelin) Voicing: finger independence, attention to details within a piece, bringing out the right notes - 10 (Hamelin) Conveyance of overall structure - 10 (Hamelin) Understanding the composer - 10 (Hamelin) Encyclopaedic, in-depth knowledge of the piano literature and music generally - 10 (Hamelin) Immense power in loud passages, without forcing tone/breaking string - 10 (Hamelin) Softness and intimacy of the highest degree (with or without pedal) - 10 (Hamelin) (ultra) Legato - 10 (Hamelin) (ultra) Staccato - 10 (Hamelin) Sustaining very slow passages - 10 (Hamelin) Clarity of fingers at light speed - 10 (Hamelin) Knowledge of pedal and the soul it brings - 10 (Hamelin) Innovative sound effects - 10 (Hamelin) Realising the power of silence in pauses - 10 (Hamelin) Archaeologist approach to amazingly neglected geniuses - 10 (Hamelin) This list could just go on, and on, please add your own comments... Etc.of
I hope someone can give Marc-André Hamelin, This review. I'm a ridiculously technical music snob. I can't listen to most symphony orchestras, they are too sloppy. But, wow Hamelin has very clean notes and a tight sense of rhythm, that is lacking in most modern musicians. From someone who NEVER compliments musicians. Nice work, beautiful fingering and a lovely touch on the keys. You should be very proud of both this recording and your skills.
Who underrate him among people oriented in classical pianists? he's widely considered, without any doubts, as, technically speaking the best pianist in the world (together with Sokolov). His interpretations of Liszt Norma Variations or i.e Ravel's Gaspard are said almost Sevres' standard of interpretation
Might be helpful to have the title somewhere accessible, like... in the title? The only place I can see it appearing is in the little window a few seconds into the window
Clic on the link in the infobox bellow to reach the original video. It’s an arrangement of « Avril in Paris », a song from Charles Trenet, arranged by Weissenberg.
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Today's sheet music trivia (first to answer correctly gets PDF): spot a 10th.
In Bar 27 you have E3 to G#4
In Bar 77 you have D to F# on the LH only
Bar 77, LH, Beat 1
Bar 8, Right Hand, E to G natural in the (presumably) Eø7/F# chord.
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It's incredible how he can be so fast yet remain such a high level of clarity and touch.
Practice!
You practice very slowly not neglecting any fingers everything loud and even and slow making sure you know where the notes lie and you aren’t missing them, then you can play it fast and soft with phrasing after that and with high clarity
You should watch his performance of un sospiro. Such incredible control ruclips.net/video/zSHwX2O7j2w/видео.htmlsi=9qvEU_OyNHyyfndu
Yo🥹his passion wen playing creates his piano~perfection🤗
also a high quality piano helps a lot
Hamlin is the pianist's pianist. His technique and virtuosity is so advanced that it always seems effortless. What a great performance and offering.
Much like Liberace, with a higher taste level.
Es fantástico !! , su gran talento y virtuosismo son unicos👏👏👏👏👏. Maravillosa musica❤🌹
@@ericalbany Oh dearrrrrrrrr......
@@enriquesanchez2001 and I meant that as a compliment. Liberace had a marvelous light touch and technique to spare.
@@ericalbany I understand what you're saying. He was very talented. My comment was addressed more to the fans of his day which considered him a serious musician, especially those who couldn't tell the difference and fawned over him and his showmanship blindly.
No matter how many times I listen to him, I’m never ready for how awesome Hamelin is
One of the most underrated aspects of piano playing: "expressivity". This man embodies it. Someone might be impressed by his superb technique and fluency with this instrument. But the way he conveys so much emotion with tempo, touch, volume control... This is something you cannot teach. And at the same time this is the greatest thing in music.
Yes! He is so gifted! The keyboard/ he owns it💕
You absolutely can teach expressivity. But Hamelin's expressive side is waaay too overlooked.
He’s not a very musical
@@Rach-Fanatic Depends on the repertoire he plays.
@@theoboueid6450 It can certainly be taught, to a degree. But some are just naturally gifted with it more than others.
Absolutely no superfluous movement, none of this hammy over-acting crap, what a joy to watch
The craziest thing about this transcription is that Alexis Weissenberg - when recording this arrangement - went by the pseudonym "Mr. Nobody". He didn't want people to know it was him!
Thankfully Hamelin painstakingly transcribed Weissenberg's recording BY EAR and then popularized it for a new audience.
I'm happy to see this video getting so many views! This work deserves more attention - it's on Hamelin's "In a State of Jazz" album, alongside other great Jazzy works.
I never would have guessed that Alexis Weissenberg had something like this in him.
ruclips.net/video/XFGJZ8Udz_Y/видео.html@@balok63a40
And yet they say “classical musicians can’t improvise”…
I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Marc-Andre Hamlin in college after a virtuosic concert. He's incredible and humble.
I had the same pleasure. I got to ask him a couple questions about playing and learning complex polyrhythms in modern classical music. He said some joke when I asked how to be sure they are exact about no living composer has complained about his polyrhythms after he followed his advice for practicing them. 😂
A rare and delightful exception to the rule never meet your hero.
Can I buy the sheet music please ?
His smile in the end was inexpressibly priceless
tell that for those who pay to see him play
@@nikolokopatolegudo you pay to see him play, or see him smile?
@@bradymiller3403 true, true kkkkkkkj my bad
Yes!
We humans are capable of beautiful, even brilliant things! This performance was impeccable and moving like nothing else. Rhythmically, expressively, and technically complex, yet so effortless. He is without question a brilliant artist!
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Hamelin's tonal control is world class.
So, his music in front of him is simplistic and he is adlibbing all this beautiful sound. I have seen some great jazz pianists in my life, but this is top hat!
Crazy thing is he’s not even a jazz pianist haha!
He is classical pianist. I think this music is somewhere between jazz and classical. The technical skills in this performance is very classical style.
I'm speechless, such a beautiful piece and interpretation.
It's almost as if he was painting a beautiful scene or telling a story.
I was totally captured by it.
Hamelin always nails the right kind of touch and expression.
Take a listen to his version of Gershwin's piano concerto in F !
He’s playing a two part conversation with all of its expression ,taught and emotion caught in the wind. Beautiful expressionistic playing
Oh my!! The lightness and sharpness of this piece is incredible and so satisfying - and mr Hamelin presented it masterfully. Soooooo beautiful, I float listening to it...
The technical control and cleanliness were the ultimate level of musicality for me during the fantastic performance. I felt like I was sitting in the audience, witnessing this masterpiece.
Many years ago, maybe 30 years ago, I heard Hamelin give a recital in the Wigmore Hall, the program was all obscure virtuoso music, Godowsky and stuff like that, and it he was playing from sheets of music as it was being recorded for a CD. At one point as he was playing, the sheet in front of him fell off the piano and floated gracefully to the floor. Of course he knew the music and he just carried on as if nothing had happened.
The beauty of the sound of this instrument is clouding the music. What tone! Really. Enjoying the playing and music too.
The official edition of this work based on the original arrangement by Weissenberg and Hamelin's transcription was published by the Japanese publisher Muse Press in 2018 as "6 arrangements of songs by Charles Trenet". There is also an edition by Shota Ezaki dated 2014 circulating online. Both are more accurate than this transcription.
I thought as much. I already have copies of the original edition. Nice effort from him still.
@@imlistening1137 I was referring to the sheet music of Hamelin's transcription who is the actual performer in the video. The sheet music in the video is another transcription by Timothy Gondola.
@@perstattin pardon me! I will remove my snarky comment! And I apologize.
Three and a half minutes of paradise.
Thank God this man didn't waste his career trying to play standard repertoire. When you are so incredibly gifted at your instrument I consider it the duty of every performer to NOT play what everyone else is playing and instead play what others don't dare to touch because it is so difficult or because they don't think it is worth the time it takes to learn the piece.
He unearthes so many gems and then when he does go to the familiar repertoire it's equally amazing. His Haydn for example is exemplary.
Talking about waste, your comment is a fine example 😊
Im crying. I first heard this man when i was a young kid and wanted to hear new music was tired of Scarlatti,Mozart,Chopin Scriabin recitals. Bought WiliamBolcolms later fiundHamelins recording. Took ten years before i listened and loved it. Now the violinconcerto i cant get out of my ears or Bolcolms rags it led me on to discover contemporary music of all kinds. Please visit Miami or WestPslmBeach Mr.Hamelin!
Hamelin is a piano god. His album of Scriabin's Sonatas is from another world. Barenboim said that are two kind of exceptional pianists: the ones that make their music seem "SO TECHNICALLY HARD" and the ones that make it seem "SO EASY" - it's the case in this valse.
One of the most beautiful things I've ever experienced... amazing piece, arrangement, and performance
IMHO the greatest living pianist
Hi playing is so effortless, it leaves his mind uncluttered to truly interpret.
The Weissenberg-Trenet pieces, especially when played by Hamelin, are really beautiful! I would encourage people to search in YT other pieces like this, or in streaming platforms. The lovers of expressive piano pieces will not be disappointed.
Thanks a lot for bringing this performance here! I didn't know this particular audio/video recording 👍👏
What a lovely and very musical performance.
This was absolutely spellbinding, especially in the F-sharp major sections!
Absolutely stunning. Perfectly played! Bravo! 👏
I was certainly ready. His reputation preceded him. He’s one of the all-time great pianists. This piece was child’s play for him!
That soft chord ending is magical.
Fantastic playing and a fantastic instrument. That Model D is like a steel hammer, wrapped in a velvet glove.....soft and pretty to look at, but can blow a hole through the floor at the drop of a hat.
Oh wow! Gifted, and very talented ,his fingers are like waves of a gentle sea, Bravo !! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
A Beautiful and Stunning performance, not only perfect instrumentation, but just, if not more importantly, with his personality becoming an extension of the music. This gave me goosebumps and caused my heart to soar. Thank you!!🙏🕊✝️🕊🛐🕊🙏
After having come back to the piano after many years away from it, I'm impressed with any level of playing. But this blows my mind.....technique, expression, amazing! But the memorization is beyond my comprehension!
It's so exciting to see Hamelin in your channel! He's also my favorite pianist too
Marc-Andre was genuinely surprised and pleased when , after a brilliant recital in Manchester, I gave him my opinion that he possessed a tremendous sense of contrapuntal line, reflected in the balance and clarity of his playing. And it was a programme of C20th works, not the usual run through Chopin, etc.
He is truly brilliant.
Oh that was so beautiful !
What a talented fellow.
A priceless , invaluable artist. Brilliant , graceful and full of emotion. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Beautiful voicing *and* general touch
I could listen to his performances all day.
Just so lovely in the end. Bravo!
Learned this piece because of this performance. So magical
Hi! What is the name of the piece?
En Avril A Paris@@hesperidino5105
I had 4 years at top UK music colleges studing piano and I have no idea he he does this. I do not feel small, he is just huge and I never get tired of M-AH.
Hamelin is such an amazing artist! Thanks for sharing bro!
Marc-Andre is the only one who could pull that off with a straight face. Great pianist.
This was absolutely HEAVEN ! Fantastic!
What a lovely piece. And as other posters have stated, it was played magnificently.
A great way to start my day
I don't care about speed nor clarity, but his idea. Wonderful thinking
The best lounge pianist I have ever heard!)
Ridiculous categorization there are no lounges left anymore we’re really fine music is being played
@@prezmoment.Lighten up he's just being lightheartedly nostalgic , rather than literal
This piece really connects to my soul
Superb, stellar and brilliant! Bravissimo!
"Yes I do!" is the only respond I can give upon listening to this performance, whatever the quest is.
absolutly beautifull-simple theme is allways the best
1:50 most satisfying part
Maybe one of the most beautiful piano pieces ever
There's definitely Art Tatum influence there. Awesome.
Really really beautiful. Thanks for this gem.
Truly an offering. Great, based art.
Reminds me of what the late jazz guitarist Lenny Breau would do - he would take a melody and play it in various styles, altering the chords, playing it at different tempos.
Refreshing, a new air for academic music. Beautiful 😍
Hamelin is one of my absolute favorite pianists, along with Martha Argerich!
Fave classical pianist of our time tbh
His rendition of un sospiro is incredible
Beautiful piece . Sounds like Ravel. Great chord movement
This is such a Masterpiece.
Wow, that is impressive! Since I am not a musician, I may not be able to really define in words what the pianist is doing. The only thing I can come up with is "melding music 🎶 artistically. Sounds so beautiful 😍 -- thank you so much.
WOW! Just stunningly beautiful!
He makes it look easy..incredible..
He must have learned to play when he was born, WONDERFUL!
That was super-dope!!
Perhaps there should be a matrix to rate pianists:
Technical (errors Y/N) - 10 (Hamelin)
Control and articulation - 10 (Hamelin)
Voicing: finger independence, attention to details within a piece, bringing out the right notes - 10 (Hamelin)
Conveyance of overall structure - 10 (Hamelin)
Understanding the composer - 10 (Hamelin)
Encyclopaedic, in-depth knowledge of the piano literature and music generally - 10 (Hamelin)
Immense power in loud passages, without forcing tone/breaking string - 10 (Hamelin)
Softness and intimacy of the highest degree (with or without pedal) - 10 (Hamelin)
(ultra) Legato - 10 (Hamelin)
(ultra) Staccato - 10 (Hamelin)
Sustaining very slow passages - 10 (Hamelin)
Clarity of fingers at light speed - 10 (Hamelin)
Knowledge of pedal and the soul it brings - 10 (Hamelin)
Innovative sound effects - 10 (Hamelin)
Realising the power of silence in pauses - 10 (Hamelin)
Archaeologist approach to amazingly neglected geniuses - 10 (Hamelin)
This list could just go on, and on, please add your own comments...
Etc.of
amazingly beautiful playing
stunning poetry and musicality
Beautiful arrangement and performance!
That was so pretty! Thank you!
This is superb! Tears in my eyes!
I hope someone can give Marc-André Hamelin, This review.
I'm a ridiculously technical music snob.
I can't listen to most symphony orchestras, they are too sloppy.
But, wow Hamelin has very clean notes and a tight sense of rhythm, that is lacking in most modern musicians.
From someone who NEVER compliments musicians. Nice work, beautiful fingering and a lovely touch on the keys. You should be very proud of both this recording and your skills.
Beautiful playing!
Piano playing on another level!
Breath taking wonderful clarity high performance etc. ❤
Brilliant, musical as hell!
The way he plays is out of 😮this world
Wonderfull to hear your passionate piano~playing🤗,
Absolutely beautiful!
One of the most underrated classical pianists
Who underrate him among people oriented in classical pianists? he's widely considered, without any doubts, as, technically speaking the best pianist in the world (together with Sokolov). His interpretations of Liszt Norma Variations or i.e Ravel's Gaspard are said almost Sevres' standard of interpretation
@@TheWojtanowskyHe is widely considered among the technically best, not among the best in complete actuality. I think that was his point
That is so 👍@@Ace-dv5ce
Beautiful piece. Is like Rachmaninoff playing proper Jazz, so still being classic.
so so SO good 💕
Wow, wow, wow. Luckily the audience didn't end there. Most of the total audience is watching this recording.
Might be helpful to have the title somewhere accessible, like... in the title? The only place I can see it appearing is in the little window a few seconds into the window
Clic on the link in the infobox bellow to reach the original video. It’s an arrangement of « Avril in Paris », a song from Charles Trenet, arranged by Weissenberg.
Beautifull. Absolutely.
I’m a classical music fan enjoying this immensely and wondering, “How is this not classical?”
Thank you
Beautiful ❤
I live for that intro Holy fuck
oh, thank you, fine artist...so thank you
Very nice!!!
Merci.