I just got back from His concert in Maastricht (Netherlands), he played 6 encores, as 5th he played Raindrop. Whole concert he didn't say a word, but his interpretations touched me more than any spoken sound. I cried because for a second I felt His 'bigger picture'. 'That's what all is about' he played. Long live Maestro.
What a beautiful rendition of this Chopin Raindrop Prelude, beautiful hesitation , no rush, we can feel the raindrop coming down, one of the best interpretation to this piece, almost like a dream.
By far the best interpretation. I've always loved this piece of music, but felt it needed to be played in a certain way so that it feels organic and natural, like rain itself. I listened to as many versions as I could find and none of them really satisfied until I found Sokolov. Amazing feel to his playing.
Chopin did not approve of the title, that G. Sand gave this piece. She, the writer, compared the pulse to raindrops, but the comparison had never crossed Chopins mind.
I'd recommend checking out Horowitz's interpretation. He plays it at a much quicker tempo and seems to Imbue it with more creeping menace, and perhaps more emotional clout. I like this interpretation too, but I think the more ponderous tempo loses a little of the intensity of the nightmare (the mid section).
Absolutely!. For the first time I was transported to another realm listening to this piece. I have to say it's the most ideal performance of this prelude that I've heard
What a penetrating interpretation. It vividly characterizes the state of mind and health endured by Chopin at the time of his composition of the preludes op. 28.
Such beautiful expression of emptiness. His flow of emotions is just impeccable; catches the essence of human emotion. Just like his play, our emotions never follows given rhythm nor notations.
One of the slower renditions of this prelude, and all the better for it. When playing Chopin, many pianists tend to show how fast they can play, rather then how poetical they can play.
Sokolov doesn't need to prove his technical prowess. At age 16 he won the most important prize a pianist can receive, and his piano version of Stravinsky's Petrushka is something imposible. So I guess he now just wants to express...
It's not mere music as he does it -- it's a spiritual journey. Every note felt, every chord perfectly voiced. All the important inner parts ring out. And that solitary wash of pedal in the last bars (an epiphany?) over that descending line in the upper treble--breathtaking! Btw folks the Prelude genre itself allows for more rubato and rhythmic freedom--along with the prevailing style of the period (early Romantic). One can disagree w/ some of his timing decisions but doesn't seem fair to claim that they are incorrect or unreasonable.
Senza dubbio la migliore interpretazione fra quelle caricate su yt. Ecco, forse non raggiungerei mai il ff nella parte in minore, è delicatissimo questo preludio.
Jan S he plays a lot in the Netherlands. But you can always try to give your concert hall a call and ask if they can arrange it. If they don't come to him to program him I doubt he will come out of himself.
I still prefer the faster interpretation of Argerich's, for the sake of passion, yet there's a kinda eerie quiet-before-the-storm feeling added to this more faithful tempo which I can definitely appreciate.
To me, this composition is not about rain. I interpret it, possibly, as an expression of the beauty of life that Chopin was striving to cling to despite his illness. The interpretations of Eric Lu and Grigory Sokolov have reached into the soul of Chopin with supreme tenderness and understanding. They play it the way I feel it. I just began practicing this piece. Hopefully, it's not too advanced for me, as it is too expressive a composition to leave on a shelf !
Cudowna dynamika, od subtelnej delikatnosci do gwaltownego forte. Tak, Szopen nie lubi pospiechu, daje czas na refleksje. Choc nie lubil nigdy intepretacji ze swiata materii. Przeciez on tworzyl swoj swiat ducha I dzwiekow. Piekne wykonanie!!!
During the WWII in Norway : this is what my mother played after an air-raid was over and we -the children were safely back in bed - itvrewts in my memory fornever --- peace . Followed by the " war " of the elements - and then back to soft quiet peace again - Thanks Sokolov ! Ingrid Birkeland - 85 years - - Norway
lahm = lame is a silly comment and i deleted it for you, but this interpretation sounds "schleppend" (do you say sluggish?). I would play it only a little bit more lively, although it's a calm and a bit sad piece.
I also prefer the slower versions of this piece, but for me this one is too poetic. I think its the best with 6min playtime and a bit less artistic and more even dynamics.
I heard this in concert yesterday, played by Sokolov himself. I'm still overwhelmed by his interpretation of my favourite prelude!
honestly, the pianist makes SUCH a difference... the magnitude of this interpretation is just incredible. it is out of this world.
I just got back from His concert in Maastricht (Netherlands), he played 6 encores, as 5th he played Raindrop. Whole concert he didn't say a word, but his interpretations touched me more than any spoken sound. I cried because for a second I felt His 'bigger picture'. 'That's what all is about' he played.
Long live Maestro.
❤ deeply moved by his interpretation! For me it’s the best!!!
What a beautiful rendition of this Chopin Raindrop Prelude, beautiful hesitation , no rush, we can feel the raindrop coming down, one of the best interpretation to this piece, almost like a dream.
By far the best interpretation. I've always loved this piece of music, but felt it needed to be played in a certain way so that it feels organic and natural, like rain itself. I listened to as many versions as I could find and none of them really satisfied until I found Sokolov. Amazing feel to his playing.
there is no rain
Chopin did not approve of the title, that G. Sand gave this piece. She, the writer, compared the pulse to raindrops, but the comparison had never crossed Chopins mind.
Me too!!! I heard So many interpretations. And this Is the best!!!!
@@vincentlombardo9797 there is what your imagination wants there to be and certainly a calm sunday rain in the countryside is a great option¡
I'd recommend checking out Horowitz's interpretation. He plays it at a much quicker tempo and seems to Imbue it with more creeping menace, and perhaps more emotional clout. I like this interpretation too, but I think the more ponderous tempo loses a little of the intensity of the nightmare (the mid section).
Wow I've always loved this prelude, but Sokolov brings it to another level. I feel speechless. This changed my day.
Absolutely!. For the first time I was transported to another realm listening to this piece. I have to say it's the most ideal performance of this prelude that I've heard
БРАВО !!! ГРИГОРИЙ СОКОЛОВ ,
ТВОРЕЦ ПРЕКРАСНОГО, МАГИЧЕСКОГО МИРА МУЗЫКИ !!! ДНЕПРОПЕТРОВСК.
What a penetrating interpretation. It vividly characterizes the state of mind and health endured by Chopin at the time of his composition of the preludes op. 28.
Such beautiful expression of emptiness. His flow of emotions is just impeccable; catches the essence of human emotion. Just like his play, our emotions never follows given rhythm nor notations.
Wow. This is it. Grigory really gets it. I feel immensely grateful to have heard his interpretation of this prelude.
I listened it live, yesterday. One of the best music memories I have ever had :)
Nessun dubbio il più grande pianista vivente.
Amazing sensitivity.So beautiful .
Thank you Maestro Solokov for your Marvellous expression of this Raindrop prelude of Chopin.
Tears in my eyes, deeply moved
This is THE best interpretation, I have heard - and Sokolov is the most sensitive Chopin interpreter, I know.
How amazing his play is! Inside of a mind of a genius on a gloomy rainy day, that is what this piece about to me.
Absolutely beautiful rendition of an incredible, moving and emotional piece of music. Bravo.
One of the slower renditions of this prelude, and all the better for it. When playing Chopin, many pianists tend to show how fast they can play, rather then how poetical they can play.
Of course..... Poetry rather than just the way for make ourselves brilliant and playing too fast as always...
Sokolov doesn't need to prove his technical prowess. At age 16 he won the most important prize a pianist can receive, and his piano version of Stravinsky's Petrushka is something imposible. So I guess he now just wants to express...
Just wonderful, aspect, timing and nuance.
Можно бесконечно слушать !!! Браво !!! Днепропетровск.
It was his 4th encore in Ljubljana 3 days ago. May he live long and see many more fruitful years!
It's not mere music as he does it -- it's a spiritual journey. Every note felt, every chord perfectly voiced. All the important inner parts ring out. And that solitary wash of pedal in the last bars (an epiphany?) over that descending line in the upper treble--breathtaking! Btw folks the Prelude genre itself allows for more rubato and rhythmic freedom--along with the prevailing style of the period (early Romantic). One can disagree w/ some of his timing decisions but doesn't seem fair to claim that they are incorrect or unreasonable.
Único !! Una interpretación exquisita y cuidada en todos sus matices y expresiones. Una joya de la música es esta interpretación!
Так! Достойна, глибока інтерпретація Шопена! Вимальовується драматичний "сюжет", колосальна палітра нюансів! Соколов - завжди цікавий.
That was always the interpretation I wanted to match with.
Thank you so much for uploading this video. I really appreciate your effort and time.
My favorite version
Senza dubbio la migliore interpretazione fra quelle caricate su yt. Ecco, forse non raggiungerei mai il ff nella parte in minore, è delicatissimo questo preludio.
The best interpretation!
The way how he plays it..... This timing .... Wow
The greatest pianist of all time in my personal opinion.
same here
I envy those people who could hear him live. Any chance he will play in my hometown Sydney ? The opera house would be sold out !!
Jan S he plays a lot in the Netherlands. But you can always try to give your concert hall a call and ask if they can arrange it. If they don't come to him to program him I doubt he will come out of himself.
non piglia l'aereo il maestro
He lifts this prelude to heights even Chopin may never have imagined of
Sokolov power!
Many of the others seem rushed. THis captures the imagined drama. Personal preference to be sure.
Tropecei numa voz do além!
Sim...
I still prefer the faster interpretation of Argerich's, for the sake of passion, yet there's a kinda eerie quiet-before-the-storm feeling added to this more faithful tempo which I can definitely appreciate.
Well played. Very Well.
Ieri all'auditorium di Roma. Bellissimo concerto. ..
很喜歡這樣的速度所詮釋的雨滴前奏曲
To me, this composition is not about rain. I interpret it, possibly, as an expression of the beauty of life that Chopin was striving to cling to despite his illness. The interpretations of Eric Lu and Grigory Sokolov have reached into the soul of Chopin with supreme tenderness and understanding. They play it the way I feel it. I just began practicing this piece. Hopefully, it's not too advanced for me, as it is too expressive a composition to leave on a shelf !
He adds something that other players cannot.
stunning
To me, this song is an extended, romantic form of the random, fleeting sense of existential doom that strikes me sometimes.
I don't know why but the beginning gave me vibes of the Disney's "Coco" "Remember me" piece.
Incomparable.
Zauberhaft 👏
Cudowna dynamika, od subtelnej delikatnosci do gwaltownego forte. Tak, Szopen nie lubi pospiechu, daje czas na refleksje. Choc nie lubil nigdy intepretacji ze swiata materii. Przeciez on tworzyl swoj swiat ducha I dzwiekow. Piekne wykonanie!!!
During the WWII in Norway : this is what my mother played after an air-raid was over and we -the children were safely back in bed - itvrewts in my memory fornever --- peace . Followed by the " war " of the elements - and then back to soft quiet peace again - Thanks Sokolov ! Ingrid Birkeland - 85 years - - Norway
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This seems so much better than the one he recorded on CD. Does anyone know when and where this was recorded?
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Believe.
Well done! I just uploaded this as well:)!
pretty good but i liked horowitz's interpretation better.
Rubinstein.Horowitz
is this the same any more or something else...?
lahm = lame is a silly comment and i deleted it for you, but this interpretation sounds "schleppend" (do you say sluggish?). I would play it only a little bit more lively, although it's a calm and a bit sad piece.
I also prefer the slower versions of this piece, but for me this one is too poetic. I think its the best with 6min playtime and a bit less artistic and more even dynamics.
It's good. But way too many rubatos for me.
Tooooo slooooooow