I think what most impresses me with Gilels' playing, apart from his intelligent, crisp and clear rhythmic articulation, is his total control over the sonorities of the piano - including judicious pedal use - with such attention to a proper balance between all voices - it's quite uncanny, really...
Have listened to so many pianists on youtube. There are dozens of absolutely world class and sublime pianists to appreciate.......but, this guy is on another level for me, the best.
Даже сравнивать нельзя - ни с кем, это коллос, личность вселенской глубины и профессионал непревзойденной величины. А.Рубенштейн его высоко ценил - а это дорогого стоит!
In Memoriam of the Dear Maestro Emil Gilels* a Great Master Unique and Incomparable!!! Many thanks for sharing it with the World True Example from his Wonderful Legacy!!
a rather simple test of how good any concert pianists is ; give them any of the numerous hugely well known pieces such as this Chopin then listen - and, Gilels yet again demonstrates his brilliance !!! And for those not yet convinced , have listen to his performance of the Rach 3 piano concerto - its beyond belief !!!
Oh my god. Best version of this I have EVER heard. His interpretation and vocing are just sublime. It really feels heroic like the name, with a perfect choice of tempo. Not to mention his deep gorgeous sound and singing voice! Most exciting version of this piece.
Another stupidity by the guy above. F is for the first name "FREDERICK" but we alwasys refer to composers by their last name. We do not say S prokofiev or F liszt.
The difference I hear between Gilels and so many other pianists is that Gilels puts 100% of his focus on the music and does not worry about technique or mistakes. Not saying he has bad technique or anything just that he does not seem to hold back and plays fearlessly.
Unfortunately Gilels is died!!! I added you like a youtube friend!!! Everytime i listen this performance, i say: Oh my God, this men was a genius of the piano!
no matter the 3 or 4 mistakes, the interpretation is sublime... such a pity that we can't listen to it with the sound quality that we can listen to pianists today Gilels is God
Simply incredible- love the tempo with his outstanding and unique interpretation- never mind the few mistakes- You can see by looking at him that he's probably been playing a while.
Bravo! Bravo, Bravo!!!! This is how this piece should be played - the man exudes confidence, passion, tempo, and depth. Thanks so much for posting this great performance! He is a shining star!!!!
I like the dynamics of this performance. Within a range of Chopin perscribes for this piece it lacks the dullness that I find in most performances. It therefor has more organic coherence, with genuine build-ups and without abruptiveness in the motorics.
To Lang Lang, You see Music is not a race but a performance. There is plenty of speed here BUT also class and style. Listen to his Tchaikovsky 1st with Reiner, one of my desert island discs!
For a real musician , Music comes first , Lang Lang is a technician of music ,even not perfect ,some wrong notes.....but not a musician , for him the show must go on , firstly.....
i like this interpretation....and it does sound very good, although there are some minor mistakes throughout, but doesn't matter, cause what truly makes the music sound good isn't how correct its played, its more about how well its interpreted
The programm of the Gilels' concert 27.12.1977 includes: Schumann op.32; Brahms -Ballads, op.10; Chopin - Polonaise, C-moll Chopin -Sonata No 3; (bis) Chopin - Etude A flat major (post.) Chopin - Polonaise, A flat major (Op.53)
i wish i could play like this.........played this song for about 2-3 years now, listened to and imitated a number of versions of it, some of which were really different. I'm changing my style of playing this song so that its more similar to this one, cause i think its the best
OF COURSE!!! The pianist of this level always plays and records Liszt's Sonata in B minor, it can not be otherwise. he recorded it in Russia and other countries, too
I completely agree! I love Gilels since I heard his Beethoven's Waldstein Sonata......then in a moment I was sure he hasn't got the position in the pianistic world he should. He really should be known to anyone!
The power and concentration of Gilels are unmatched. As I saw on another Gilels vid -- Sonata 26, someone said "Gilels is Beethoven." Well, I'm sure Beethoven would have loved Chopin. Chopin both taught and played Beethoven. As for Chopin and pianism, both Gilels and Richter looked to Sofronitsky. When Sofronitsky died, Gilels said the world had lost its greatest pianist.
I had DG recording of polonaise in 1976. Which is my favorite. I don't need any other recording. To me, this polonaise is that recording period It has b minor sonata inside it, too. To me, b minor sonata is Gilels recording. I don't need any other recording period I lost my CD, so please upload those for me someone! It is unbelievably good. If everyone disagree, go to ear doctor period Sorry, wrong English and my request.
Sorry, I am Gilels lover. He is truly one of finest pianists existed. If everyone disagree with this opinion, everyone must see ear doctor, no? Or everyone know nothing of piano at all. Rachmaninoff, Lhevinne, Hoffmann, Backhaus, Rubinstein, Gieseking, Arrau, Horowitz, Richter, Gould, Pollini, Argerich. All in class by themself. Gilels also.
you think that, maybe, the great music flowing into those walls has seasoned them, like the oak in a barrel of fine wine. Weathered away the the awkward angles and added its own flow to the surface. So he music waves have created an atmosphere in which they can flow out and mature before fading away leaving room for the next waves. fun to think about
He striked me, on this piece, he's absolutely wonderful and have a very beatiful sound!!! And thes people who leave at the end pfff, it's ridiculous...
@fierydog Blechacz plays this with grace, variety of touch, and a nice respect of rhythmic details, capturing the character brilliantly. Argerich too has many wonderful qualities in her early performance including confidence, technical strength, agility, and power. I find her performance on the heavy side, harshly percussive playing in the main theme restatements. Her crescendos reach their apexes prematurely. Also, to my taste, both pianists play the middle section too fast; many do.
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I have honestly never seen a performance from Emil Gilels that hasn't been outstanding
I think what most impresses me with Gilels' playing, apart from his intelligent, crisp and clear rhythmic articulation, is his total control over the sonorities of the piano - including judicious pedal use - with such attention to a proper balance between all voices - it's quite uncanny, really...
So perfect, the best pianist of all times!!!
Have listened to so many pianists on youtube.
There are dozens of absolutely world class and sublime pianists to appreciate.......but, this guy is on another level for me, the best.
Rafal Blechacz is performing great too.
Seriously, Gilels was the Piano God. Such clarity, that bell tone...
Невероятный, гениальный романтик с пламенем в душе! Браво, Э. Гилельс!!!
Браво
Даже сравнивать нельзя - ни с кем, это коллос, личность вселенской глубины и профессионал непревзойденной величины. А.Рубенштейн его высоко ценил - а это дорогого стоит!
For me the best and most accurate interpretation!
Высшее мастерство исполнительского искусства!!!Браво!!!
In Memoriam of the Dear Maestro Emil Gilels*
a Great Master Unique and Incomparable!!!
Many thanks for sharing it with the World
True Example from his Wonderful Legacy!!
Замечательное исполнение, легко, виртуозно, возвышенно ! Браво ! Вершина мастерства !
С каким то внутренним восторгом получилась музыка !
I can't believe it's taken me all my life (I'm 74) to "discover" this genius. I'm about to purchase some of his works.
His Beethoven is superb
Not a single forgotten voice! Wonderful performance!
a rather simple test of how good any concert pianists is ; give them any of the numerous hugely well known pieces such as this Chopin then listen - and, Gilels yet again demonstrates his brilliance !!!
And for those not yet convinced , have listen to his performance of the Rach 3 piano concerto - its beyond belief !!!
An outstanding performance of an outstanding piece of music!
What could be better? I was too little listening him alive, long ago. Love his art, and sole, forever!
Where is a stand up ovation? He deserves it. Fantastic performance.
Oh my god. Best version of this I have EVER heard. His interpretation and vocing are just sublime. It really feels heroic like the name, with a perfect choice of tempo. Not to mention his deep gorgeous sound and singing voice! Most exciting version of this piece.
same here, Park :)
A Chopin favorite of mine.
Another stupidity by the guy above. F is for the first name "FREDERICK" but we alwasys refer to composers by their last name. We do not say S prokofiev or F liszt.
Aaaand someone didn't get the joke
Bravo Gilels, marvelous interpretacion of Chopin's Polonaise op. 53.
I love Emil Gilels!
Me too...his phenomenal artist...Rachmaninoff considered him his successor
The difference I hear between Gilels and so many other pianists is that Gilels puts 100% of his focus on the music and does not worry about technique or mistakes. Not saying he has bad technique or anything just that he does not seem to hold back and plays fearlessly.
Unfortunately Gilels is died!!!
I added you like a youtube friend!!!
Everytime i listen this performance, i say: Oh my God, this men was a genius of the piano!
The great master playing the great master.
finally found a perfect version...
Thank you very much Chopin and gilels for those kind of melodies and interpretations
no matter the 3 or 4 mistakes, the interpretation is sublime... such a pity that we can't listen to it with the sound quality that we can listen to pianists today
Gilels is God
Wow. He made this piece a totally new experience. I especially love how he played 5:50-6:15. Can't get that out of my head.
For me is Gilels the best pianist.
He and Rubinstein are my two favorite pianists. I love the way his hands dance on the keys
Simply incredible- love the tempo with his outstanding and unique interpretation- never mind the few mistakes- You can see by looking at him that he's probably been playing a while.
Very special emotional, and expressive like always...
Che grande artista! Mi impressiona il carattere eroico, fiero e maestoso di questa magnifica interpretazione. Gilels: un gigante del piano!
3:50 insane clarity
Bravo! Bravo, Bravo!!!! This is how this piece should be played - the man exudes confidence, passion, tempo, and depth. Thanks so much for posting this great performance! He is a shining star!!!!
I like the dynamics of this performance. Within a range of Chopin perscribes for this piece it lacks the dullness that I find in most performances. It therefor has more organic coherence, with genuine build-ups and without abruptiveness in the motorics.
Gilels and Argerich are the best pianists ever.
What a master!
Спасибо, Эмиль Григорьевич!
these guys are out here in a million listening ,and seeing stations for hundreds of yearsbet they would say 'wow.
Anche stasera guardando, con tanta emozione, le tue mani d'oro sulla tastiera, prego per te!
The emphasis on the C's between 5:50 and 6:00, love it.
Какая красота! ГЕЕНИИААЛЬНООООООООО!
how poetic! Every phrase like a human voice!
This is just wonderful!! Why could I not have seen him?? All of my favorite artists are dead!! He is my pianistic hero.
Lovely Great piano playing I enjoy it very mutch
brilliant, that's just how I like the piece played.
Splendid!
I think he understands a plays better this piece than many chopinists
To Lang Lang,
You see Music is not a race but a performance. There is plenty of speed here BUT also class and style. Listen to his Tchaikovsky 1st with Reiner, one of my desert island discs!
drjjpdc I agree. Lang Lang plays this piece way too fast.
Lang lang plays everything too fast and empty of meaning.
Totally agree Alla.
Alla Axelrod Then you didn’t hear his recording of the raindrop prelude
For a real musician , Music comes first , Lang Lang is a technician of music ,even not perfect ,some wrong notes.....but not a musician , for him the show must go on , firstly.....
I wis i could play in that hall
legends have played that steinway
ΥΠΕΡΟΧΟ !!!!!!!!!!!!
Increible cuanto mas lo oigo me gusta más
Thank you.
His hands are so relaxed an just perfect. Ive always had a prob with my hands. (i'll fix it though).
Fixed it yet?
Droiture, noblesse, sobrieté, fougue, du Gilels à l'état pur...
If there is only one artist I would be allowed to hear on a desert island that would be Emil Gilels on the piano. There is no other.
A wonderful performance !!!
I like that analogy
@mstalcup Thanks, I appreciate your comments. I will listen with those points in mind and see how my opinion changes.
O que mais me impressiona em Gilels é que conseguimos ouvir todas as notas, ele não deixa de tocar nenhuma nota com a devida ênfase de cada uma.
like a boss
What a Virtuoso..Emil Gilels FTW!
i like this interpretation....and it does sound very good, although there are some minor mistakes throughout, but doesn't matter, cause what truly makes the music sound good isn't how correct its played, its more about how well its interpreted
My favourite pianist, my favourite version of this wonderful polonaise!
What theatre is this?
The programm of the Gilels' concert 27.12.1977 includes:
Schumann op.32;
Brahms -Ballads, op.10;
Chopin - Polonaise, C-moll
Chopin -Sonata No 3;
(bis)
Chopin - Etude A flat major (post.)
Chopin - Polonaise, A flat major (Op.53)
bello!!!!
I believe too :)
I like his power 🔋
He was dead before I was born. But this video makes him feel so alive to me.
i wish i could play like this.........played this song for about 2-3 years now, listened to and imitated a number of versions of it, some of which were really different. I'm changing my style of playing this song so that its more similar to this one, cause i think its the best
OF COURSE!!! The pianist of this level always plays and records Liszt's Sonata in B minor, it can not be otherwise. he recorded it in Russia and other countries, too
this is impress!
Perfect maestoso
This is the Great Hall of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, the main concert venue in Moscow
I completely agree! I love Gilels since I heard his Beethoven's Waldstein Sonata......then in a moment I was sure he hasn't got the position in the pianistic world he should. He really should be known to anyone!
@AndreAx1985 Richter was also his Studen ,he made up two wonderful pianistes.
Maybe one of the most.Anton Rubinstein,s seven historical recitals must be epic too...
The power and concentration of Gilels are unmatched. As I saw on another Gilels vid -- Sonata 26, someone said "Gilels is Beethoven." Well, I'm sure Beethoven would have loved Chopin. Chopin both taught and played Beethoven. As for Chopin and pianism, both Gilels and Richter looked to Sofronitsky. When Sofronitsky died, Gilels said the world had lost its greatest pianist.
fortunately, this incredible pianist got at last the place he deserves
I agree with you
WoW!Perfect !
and i'm picky!
most rewarding!
I had DG recording of polonaise in 1976. Which is my favorite. I don't need any other recording. To me, this polonaise is that recording period It has b minor sonata inside it, too. To me, b minor sonata is Gilels recording. I don't need any other recording period I lost my CD, so please upload those for me someone! It is unbelievably good. If everyone disagree, go to ear doctor period Sorry, wrong English and my request.
rather philosophical, hate him for dying before i was born
lmao wtf
better hate yourself for being born after he died. It would be more "philosophical."
Ohh 🌹💖✨✨✨
This is in the Grand Hall of Moscow Conservatory - the main piano performance stage of the world of the 20 century and even today...
Gilels has a great sense of Maestoso ,Rachmaninoff prelude op.23 no.2 is another example.
Sorry, I am Gilels lover. He is truly one of finest pianists existed. If everyone disagree with this opinion, everyone must see ear doctor, no? Or everyone know nothing of piano at all. Rachmaninoff, Lhevinne, Hoffmann, Backhaus, Rubinstein, Gieseking, Arrau, Horowitz, Richter, Gould, Pollini, Argerich. All in class by themself. Gilels also.
Rachmaninoff's works were played few days before (24 & 25 of December)
@Alban165
I totally agree!!
you think that, maybe, the great music flowing into those walls has seasoned them, like the oak in a barrel of fine wine. Weathered away the the awkward angles and added its own flow to the surface. So he music waves have created an atmosphere in which they can flow out and mature before fading away leaving room for the next waves. fun to think about
He striked me, on this piece, he's absolutely wonderful and have a very beatiful sound!!! And thes people who leave at the end pfff, it's ridiculous...
Gilels: it's absolutely beautiful. God would be proud. Some people's comments make me embarrassed for America. What's wrong with you people.
I am jealous. I wasn't even born during that performance :-/
@jcrm05
This is not a question of simply "best".
totally agree with himitsunosally chan
starts in 00:25
oui,c'est assurément vrai.
@fierydog Blechacz plays this with grace, variety of touch, and a nice respect of rhythmic details, capturing the character brilliantly. Argerich too has many wonderful qualities in her early performance including confidence, technical strength, agility, and power. I find her performance on the heavy side, harshly percussive playing in the main theme restatements. Her crescendos reach their apexes prematurely. Also, to my taste, both pianists play the middle section too fast; many do.
I'd say the perfect version is Rubinstein,-> technically speaking. Althought, (in my opinion) this has some charm that undeniably makes it the best.