🌻 Johannes Brahms 1) 3 Intermezzi, Op.117: 4:12 No.1 (Es-dur/in E-flat major) 9:32 No.2 (b-moll/in B-flat minor) 14:25 No.3 (cis-moll/in C-sharp minor) 🌻 Fryderyk Chopin 2) Sonata Op.58 (h-moll/in B minor) 22:02 Allegro maestoso 31:35 Scherzo. Molto vivace - Trio 34:20 Largo 43:45 Finale. Presto non tanto an intermission (49:44 - 1:18:10) 🌻 Franz Liszt 3) 1:18:32 Années de Pèlerinage. Deuxième année, Italie (S.161) 4) 1:25:23 VI - I' vidi in terra angelici costumi 🌻 Maurice Ravel 5) Gaspard de la nuit 1:32:58 Ondine 1:40:11 Le Gibet 1:46:35 Scarbo ENCORE 🌻 Franz Liszt 1:58:22 Gnomenreigen No.2 (S.145)
@@MM-111 No it's not professional at all. The Liszt pieces should be announced as Sonetto 104 del Petrarca and Sonetto 123 del Petrarca. That's how it's presented worldwide by all pianists. The way A. mentioned it is wrong. Thank you and stay safe.
He pedals like he's breathing. Romantic, colourful, and beautiful. I am honored to be part of this part of Benjamin's world. Beyond everything, there's another form of life of much greater revelation. Thanks Benjamin for carrying us through to that revelation.
Superb!!! Seong-jin Cho says he likes Benjamin Grosvenor's performances. He is one of the greatest pianists of our generation with Seong-jin Cho, Daniil Trifonov, Igor Levit.
Britain once had Solomon, Clifford Curzon and Myra Hess representing this country on the great concert platforms of the world. We are now blessed with the outstanding pianistic abilities of Benjamin Grosvenor, Paul Lewis and Stephen Hough. This recital by Grosvenor is absolutely riveting in its sheer command, outstanding musicianship and imagination. This young man is the real deal.
Good God, such a colossal pianist/musician. Every note is perfect. I would pay big bucks to hear him whenever possible. I heard him play Beethoven 3rd with the NY Philharmonic a few years ago. Unforgettable. Right under his hands, up close.
@@8beef4u I had the same exact experience, near the beginning of this year as well! That concert evening is the best day I've had all year, he's a phenomenal pianist.
What an amazing recital! The Chopin was wonderfully realized, the Liszt was marvelous. And the Gaspard, so full of tone colors and nuances. Grovesnor in total control, his virtousity completely in check to his musical instincts. Bravo!
I decided to listen to this after hearing Grosvenor live at the Royal Festival Hall last week. He played the Beethoven Triple Concerto along with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Nicola Benedetti. Highly recommend you listen to Grosvenor live if you have the chance.
Ivo Pogorelich's Ravel in the 80s is unbeatable. However, Mr Grosvenor's delicate touch and tonal colors beats Ivo, imho. Ivo was much more passionate, and Argerich's Ravel was simply high in fervour.
@@wesmusic2072 no one beats Ivo. I saw every concert of his in NY from 1983-97. He played Gaspard twice in that time-once in 85 and again in 88. Not even ABM surpassed him. In those years he also played Chopin op 58 and Brahms op 117. Also transcendental and life changing!!!!! BG is very very good, but not in that class-yet! I enjoy his playing tremendously and look forward to his long career!!!🙏🏽
How refreshing to see such a talented musician concentrating on the music without facial contortions or staring up to the heavens in ecstasy. He is so totally into the music and sharing it with the audience. This has to be one of the finest pianists today. I look forward to seeing more of his performances .
Most interesting British pianist in a very long time. He leaves nothing on the table, and his demeanor at his instrument is absolute. The depth of his insight makes me think he is the English Sokolov.
@@thepianocornertpc he has them but to a lesser extent, I’d say he may have a better sense of rhythm and has better technique. I just find Sokolovs playing to be very dry, I think he’s great for some stuff. Bach may be his best stuff, he ruins romantic music besides some chopin pieces that I’ve heard him interpret. This is just my opinion btw, my fav pianists are Cortot and Horowitz. I like Michelangeli and Rubinstein for the more pure pianists...
@@thepianocornertpc wow that’s my teachers favorite pianist. I’ve only started recently (during COVID so for about a year and a bit now), she was taught by nikolyavea and lhevinne. I also have other teacher through my college, but we had four or five lessons and the one who was taught by Nikolyaeva gave me a foundation and taught me so much for now I feel more independent and secure in my learning... Being mentored by michelangeli must have been a honor, what wisdom or things about him were you able to take for yourself to improve your playing the most? Weirdly worded question but I hope you get the jist.. Also, since I’m a bit of a novice maybe why I don’t enjoy sojolov. Is since I’m just getting into all the recordings from the great masters of the past, I imagine there will be a point where it gets redundant and I will have to turn to modern pianists. I appreciate some modern ones but very few, and I’d consider Sokolov in the upper echelon of all of the modern ones. But, I prefer Wang, Pogorelich, Grosenovr, Volodos, Economau (I know some are basically dead, but they are more modern aged).. Best
A quick P.S. and a bit of a TL;DR: Sokolov just seems dry to me and not worth my time to listen to in comparison to all of the legends of the past. And grosssenvor to me feels like he fits the pre WWII romantic style more. I’d love for you to prove me wrong though, because I’m sure there’s a decent chance I can be wrong. Your ear is much better
The Great Pianist of the younger generation! Unbelievable in live concerts. Just heard another amazing performance in Atlanta, GA. Look out for his Kreisleriana, Iberia first book and La Valse, His Gnomenreigen was as fine as if not slightly better than the legendary Petri's version.
Having attended a piano quartet concert in Amsterdam I decided to look up Mr Grosvenor and discovered this beautiful recital of works many of which my parents played so many years ago. His playing in Amsterdam was exceptional and hearing this recital I know why! He made even juvenile Mahler and Strauss there tolerable with his balancing act with the strings' enthusiasm.
That Chopin Sonata final movement was completely mind-blowing! I've never heard anyone play it this fantastically before. I have to say that I think Benjamin Grosvenor is the best pianist who has ever lived, and I don’t say that with any doubt at all. What we have witnessed here is beyond extraordinary.
Does he play original Bach?That,for me and many,many others,is the absolute test of a pianist.😊 ...and for organists,cellists and violinists for that matter!😊
In an interview when he was twelve years old he said he wanted to be a concert pianist in ten or twenty years. I’d say he made it with plenty of time to spare!
Mesmerising. This is meant to be music in the background as I work, but I can't take me attention away from his playing. Brilliant! Great technique and musicality in perfect unity!
Bravo ! The music seems to arise naturally and effortlessly from the piano without the assistance of keys and hammers ( except,perhaps some assistance in "Scarbo " ! ). Marvelous encore as well.
Thanks Benjamin Grosvenor 👍 Your Ravel is thought provoking and I dont normally acknowledge Ravels works but for you , I personally loved it. Congrats on your many 👏. If Chopin Institute supports a pianist, like you, that's a huge plus. I will be following this current 18 th Chopin Competition ; like to compare . Best of luck for your future. Benjamin.
@@rjsullivanjr His brain and fingers had to be roided 😉 Ninetheless, many of his performances are more than just pyrotechnics. I adored Gnomenreigen performed by Bolet but I can imagine how would it sound if Hamelin played it.
The Petrarch Sonnets contains some of Liszt's most enriching music. These are very fine performances. I was delighted to see that at 1:21:40 he used two hands to play those very nasty thirds (I first saw this when watching a performance from Alfred Brendel) in sonnets 104 :-). Many play with one hand (but that's beyond my skills - I am sure Benjamin could do so if he preferred).
@@thepianocornertpc not hardly. You may not prefer Argerich impetuousness or spontaneity but history will record her as better than all the pianist you mentioned, and for good reason. I don't believe for sake of argument it's worth defining a "best" but let's just say there are many Michelangeli, Francois, or Samson, but no other Argerich. Her mark as a pianist is indelible, much the same way as Gould or Horowitz, not as much to be imitated but simply enjoyed and appreciated for their unique artistry and contributions. This is the same feeling I have about the young fellow playing here. And my friend I don't save this to argue but as a retired concert pianist, I have had the honor of growing up in the Golden age hearing nearly every great pianist since 1960's in my Conservatory days with season tickets to Carnegie hall and hours of stories from my own fantastic teachers. I'm sure you have your own reasons as well, moreover part of the enjoyment of music is the discussion and appreciation for different views. I would love to hear why you prefer those aforementioned pianist and who are your top 3 favorites?
@@trblcleft Well, I am still a practising pianist and teacher. I work more than 30 years in Asia in that capacity, and the bulk of my students are incredibly gifted Japanese pianists. I usually don't boast but FYI: I worked closely with Michelangeli. And a few other phenomenal musicians linked directly to legends like Marie Jaell, George Enescu, Arthur Schnabel, Elizabeth Schwarzkopf and many others. Your list of credentials is supposed to impress me or add some credibility to your Argerich rant? Come on. Many Michelangeli's? That is a truly ridiculous and unprofessional statement, a so called self-proclaimed "retired concertpianist "unworthy. Your comment is condescending and patronizing. Therefore I refrain from having a discussion about my "favourites"(?), let alone a debate on f.e. Beethoven's 32 and how the psychological fluctuations during this colossus' lifetime helped to shape this formidable achievement. If you were indeed a "concertpianist" you might as well give us your name or refer us to recordings you have made.
@@ferube4171 Is there much difference? The b-minor sonata by Chopin she played last year in Hamburg was probably even more sublime than the one she played in the 60's and 70's (I heard her play it in 1979 and it was exhilirating!)
To me, you are absolutely right, much more depth in his playing, it very seldom happens that an artist has a career matching his talent. Grosvenor is world class.
With this great player, in the rarefied group of true Chopin players as Paderewski, Friedman, Cortot, Moiseiwitsch, Novaes, Lipatti, Argerich, Goerner and Trifonov 😊
Not your run-of-the-mill pianist, he is I interesting to hear if not idiosyncratic. Love em or hate em kind of musician. What I appreciate is how much he's changed since his younger days as if he has truly found his own voice finally!
I don’t understand what you mean at all - you seem to imply his playing is controversial - to me, he plays beautifully, sensitively and with passion where necessary. I don’t hear anything in his playing that might disturb people.
1:55:26. Hands slap lap. Marvelous percussive addition. And why such a pathetic zombie audience? You mean they couldn't stand up a single time? People jump up off their seats after an airplane lands, yet they can't stand up for a great performance.
Why is it that I kept saying NO to the Chopin Sonata? Everything this guy touches with his golden hands is magic but when he plays Chopin there is something wrong. Horowitz was the same way. It takes a special temperament to be able to understand how Chopin speaks with the piano. Some players just can't feel it.
Warum ist die wichtige linke Hand in der Chopinsknate kmmer so leise? Schade für die sonst inspirierte Wiedergabe! Bei aller grossen Unterschiede im Tempo...
Yes a very fatuous comment, not to mention BG's phenomenal tone production. What did you do during lockdown, Daniel? Master "Gaspard de la Nuit" maybe?
Help his tone by gaining weight, how will that help at all as a pianist, he is not Maria Callas. Please send me the link of how you do it better. Why not say something constructive, articulate why/where/how he needs improvement or atleast be respectful. Do you not know how difficult it is to do what he has shown here
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🌻 Johannes Brahms
1) 3 Intermezzi, Op.117:
4:12 No.1 (Es-dur/in E-flat major)
9:32 No.2 (b-moll/in B-flat minor)
14:25 No.3 (cis-moll/in C-sharp minor)
🌻 Fryderyk Chopin
2) Sonata Op.58 (h-moll/in B minor)
22:02 Allegro maestoso
31:35 Scherzo. Molto vivace - Trio
34:20 Largo
43:45 Finale. Presto non tanto
an intermission (49:44 - 1:18:10)
🌻 Franz Liszt
3) 1:18:32 Années de Pèlerinage. Deuxième année, Italie (S.161)
4) 1:25:23 VI - I' vidi in terra angelici costumi
🌻 Maurice Ravel
5) Gaspard de la nuit
1:32:58 Ondine
1:40:11 Le Gibet
1:46:35 Scarbo
ENCORE
🌻 Franz Liszt
1:58:22 Gnomenreigen No.2 (S.145)
Thank you Anastasia ! 💐
@@MM-111 💛☺🌻
Anastasia, you made very professional timestamps, it is obvious that you have knowledge in the field of music.
Congratulation ! 🌻
@@MM-111 No it's not professional at all. The Liszt pieces should be announced as Sonetto 104 del Petrarca and Sonetto 123 del Petrarca. That's how it's presented worldwide by all pianists. The way A. mentioned it is wrong. Thank you and stay safe.
@@thepianocornertpc
Really ? I didn't know that. If you are so good, next time try to make timestamps yourself and put them here. Bye.
I just can't get over how he opens the Chopin... it's outrageously communicative omg
One of the finest pianists I have ever heard. Superb playing!
He pedals like he's breathing. Romantic, colourful, and beautiful. I am honored to be part of this part of Benjamin's world. Beyond everything, there's another form of life of much greater revelation. Thanks Benjamin for carrying us through to that revelation.
Dear God! Is it even possible to play like this? Truly one of a kind.
What an incredible pianist! Never heard Gaspard de la Nuit played this well.( And what an incredible dull audience.)
Superb!!! Seong-jin Cho says he likes Benjamin Grosvenor's performances.
He is one of the greatest pianists of our generation with Seong-jin Cho, Daniil Trifonov, Igor Levit.
I am here because seong jin cho said he likes it🎉😂
He is one of the greatests
It shows.
Wonderful program. Amazing performance. Memorable. Thank you Mr. Grosvenor and thank you Chopin Institute.
that gaspard ne la nuit is phenomenal! it sent me to tears for some reason
Britain once had Solomon, Clifford Curzon and Myra Hess representing this country on the great concert platforms of the world. We are now blessed with the outstanding pianistic abilities of Benjamin Grosvenor, Paul Lewis and Stephen Hough.
This recital by Grosvenor is absolutely riveting in its sheer command, outstanding musicianship and imagination. This young man is the real deal.
Hough and Grosvenor are not in the same category. Sorry. Benjamin is a colossal virtuoso. And brilliant musician.
Good God, such a colossal pianist/musician. Every note is perfect. I would pay big bucks to hear him whenever possible. I heard him play Beethoven 3rd with the NY Philharmonic a few years ago. Unforgettable. Right under his hands, up close.
I sat front row right in front of him at a small concert venue at a college in my city, it was breathtaking and had me in tears at the end.
@@8beef4u I had the same exact experience, near the beginning of this year as well! That concert evening is the best day I've had all year, he's a phenomenal pianist.
To me, he is one of the greatest pianists of our generation.
for sure
I agree, he and Bertrand Chamayou are my favorite young interpreters of liszt!
Benjamin Grosvenor, Igor Levit, Rafal Blechacz.
Indubitably
@@새끼북극곰 And Daniil Trifonov, Yuja Wang and Vikingur Olafsson.
Best Chopin B minor I’ve heard in a long time! Bravissimo, maestro!
Thank you for made me release my emotions so hard. Literally crying.. Incredibly wonderful performance.
What an amazing recital! The Chopin was wonderfully realized, the Liszt was marvelous. And the Gaspard, so full of tone colors and nuances. Grovesnor in total control, his virtousity completely in check to his musical instincts. Bravo!
That Gaspard... wow. Beautiful playing!
Love, love, love this recital. Thank you so much, Mr Grosvenor and the organisers.
I decided to listen to this after hearing Grosvenor live at the Royal Festival Hall last week. He played the Beethoven Triple Concerto along with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Nicola Benedetti. Highly recommend you listen to Grosvenor live if you have the chance.
Best pianist of our time. Nobody plays Ondine better than him.
Ivo Pogorelich's Ravel in the 80s is unbeatable. However, Mr Grosvenor's delicate touch and tonal colors beats Ivo, imho. Ivo was much more passionate, and Argerich's Ravel was simply high in fervour.
@@wesmusic2072 no one beats Ivo. I saw every concert of his in NY from 1983-97. He played Gaspard twice in that time-once in 85 and again in 88.
Not even ABM surpassed him.
In those years he also played Chopin op 58 and Brahms op 117. Also transcendental and life changing!!!!!
BG is very very good, but not in that class-yet!
I enjoy his playing tremendously and look forward to his long career!!!🙏🏽
Just beautiful, the way he listens and plays.
He's gorgeous One of my favorite musicians.. His music so emotional and passionate
How refreshing to see such a talented musician concentrating on the music without facial contortions or staring up to the heavens in ecstasy. He is so totally into the music and sharing it with the audience. This has to be one of the finest pianists today. I look forward to seeing more of his performances .
Horowitz also deplored pianists who grimace
I agree. Or with mouth open the whole time. I call it open mouth syndrome.
Most interesting British pianist in a very long time. He leaves nothing on the table, and his demeanor at his instrument is absolute. The depth of his insight makes me think he is the English Sokolov.
He’s much better than sokolov
@@thepianocornertpc creativity, tone, and phrasing
@@thepianocornertpc he has them but to a lesser extent, I’d say he may have a better sense of rhythm and has better technique.
I just find Sokolovs playing to be very dry, I think he’s great for some stuff. Bach may be his best stuff, he ruins romantic music besides some chopin pieces that I’ve heard him interpret.
This is just my opinion btw, my fav pianists are Cortot and Horowitz. I like Michelangeli and Rubinstein for the more pure pianists...
@@thepianocornertpc wow that’s my teachers favorite pianist. I’ve only started recently (during COVID so for about a year and a bit now), she was taught by nikolyavea and lhevinne. I also have other teacher through my college, but we had four or five lessons and the one who was taught by Nikolyaeva gave me a foundation and taught me so much for now I feel more independent and secure in my learning...
Being mentored by michelangeli must have been a honor, what wisdom or things about him were you able to take for yourself to improve your playing the most? Weirdly worded question but I hope you get the jist..
Also, since I’m a bit of a novice maybe why I don’t enjoy sojolov. Is since I’m just getting into all the recordings from the great masters of the past, I imagine there will be a point where it gets redundant and I will have to turn to modern pianists. I appreciate some modern ones but very few, and I’d consider Sokolov in the upper echelon of all of the modern ones. But, I prefer Wang, Pogorelich, Grosenovr, Volodos, Economau (I know some are basically dead, but they are more modern aged)..
Best
A quick P.S. and a bit of a TL;DR: Sokolov just seems dry to me and not worth my time to listen to in comparison to all of the legends of the past. And grosssenvor to me feels like he fits the pre WWII romantic style more.
I’d love for you to prove me wrong though, because I’m sure there’s a decent chance I can be wrong. Your ear is much better
BRAVISSIMO!!! 💖💐👏🏻
Magnificent recital!!!
His playing has the technical precision of Stephen Hough and the passionate delivery of Evgeny Kissin. Just spectacular!
Oh wow oh wow - SO gorgeous!!
Great pianist. Amazing. ❤
Thank you for this concert!
The Great Pianist of the younger generation! Unbelievable in live concerts. Just heard another amazing performance in Atlanta, GA. Look out for his Kreisleriana, Iberia first book and La Valse, His Gnomenreigen was as fine as if not slightly better than the legendary Petri's version.
Wow! Such dimensions of musicality of a GREAT pianist of our day. Proud to say that of you Benjamin. God bless you!
Special thank You for my beloved Franz Liszt!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Having attended a piano quartet concert in Amsterdam I decided to look up Mr Grosvenor and discovered this beautiful recital of works many of which my parents played so many years ago. His playing in Amsterdam was exceptional and hearing this recital I know why! He made even juvenile Mahler and Strauss there tolerable with his balancing act with the strings' enthusiasm.
That Chopin Sonata final movement was completely mind-blowing! I've never heard anyone play it this fantastically before. I have to say that I think Benjamin Grosvenor is the best pianist who has ever lived, and I don’t say that with any doubt at all. What we have witnessed here is beyond extraordinary.
Does he play original Bach?That,for me and many,many others,is the absolute test of a pianist.😊
...and for organists,cellists and violinists for that matter!😊
You re right! Personally the best version for me will still be this :) ruclips.net/video/YRBothNeC0o/видео.html
@@andrewkennaugh1065 I am pretty sure he recorded the 4th partita.
What a great performance of the Chopin Sonata!
In an interview when he was twelve years old he said he wanted to be a concert pianist in ten or twenty years. I’d say he made it with plenty of time to spare!
Mesmerising. This is meant to be music in the background as I work, but I can't take me attention away from his playing. Brilliant! Great technique and musicality in perfect unity!
Amazing performance.
Beautiful ~~♡ Thank you 😊
this gents playing is just old world sublime...
i heard his recording of Scarbo - best i'd heard . it's unbelievable, here again
Such a wonderfully exquisite musician. Well done, Sir.
Bravo ! The music seems to arise naturally and effortlessly from the piano without the assistance of keys and hammers ( except,perhaps some assistance in "Scarbo " ! ). Marvelous encore as well.
Superb playing and musical interpretation.
Stunning.
Absolument magnifique!
Amazing performance!
If anyone is wondering why the 'dislikes', the huge gaps in the performance with dead air may be it. Ya think? Otherwise, spectacular!!!
Wow ~ beautiful! Fantastic!@@☆☆☆
Espectacular. Thank you @Chopininstitute
Eccezionale esecuzione complimenti e auguro ogni bene!!!.
One the best Pianist!!! Genius!!! 👏 Bravissimo
Thanks Benjamin Grosvenor 👍
Your Ravel is thought provoking and I dont normally acknowledge Ravels works but for you , I personally loved it.
Congrats on your many 👏. If Chopin Institute supports a pianist, like you, that's a huge plus.
I will be following this current 18 th Chopin Competition ; like to compare .
Best of luck for your future. Benjamin.
Why would you not acknowledge the inventive genius of Ravel?.
@@meredith218461 i take one look at any of his piano compositions and I just close that book. Too hard for me to play i guess.
You don't acknowledge Ravel's works? Huh?
superb!
Gnomenreigen was out of hand!!! Never heard it at that pace before while still shaded and accented.
Try Simon Barere.
@@jedrzejsteszewski6694 Barere speed = glissando! The HMV recording from the late 30’s is pretty amazing. I knew he was famous for his mechanism.
@@rjsullivanjr His brain and fingers had to be roided 😉 Ninetheless, many of his performances are more than just pyrotechnics. I adored Gnomenreigen performed by Bolet but I can imagine how would it sound if Hamelin played it.
Amazing
Wonderful performance. The best British pianist since Katin.
Thank you for this comment. Peter Katin was a friend of mine, and he was indeed a wonderful pianist, particularly in Chopin.
@@jmccarty3 I think he plays this Brahms better, in his recording.
I never heard of Katin. Hmm. I'll look him up.
The camera editing cuts away at all the climaxes. Right at the best parts to see the hands. Absurd.
The Petrarch Sonnets contains some of Liszt's most enriching music. These are very fine performances. I was delighted to see that at 1:21:40 he used two hands to play those very nasty thirds (I first saw this when watching a performance from Alfred Brendel) in sonnets 104 :-). Many play with one hand (but that's beyond my skills - I am sure Benjamin could do so if he preferred).
Que viva muchos años para que nos siga hablando en sonidos así!!!!
GREAT, GREAT Ravel, Bravo!!!
Maravilla, sencible!!
Wonderful playing - put a tie on!
Bravo ❤
wow excellent ...bravo bravo
Even though I believe Martha Argerich plays the definitive Gaspard, this may be the best Scarbo I have heard. Bravo!
Michelangeli, Samson Francois and Grosvernor ...all better than Argerich. Much better.
@@thepianocornertpc not hardly. You may not prefer Argerich impetuousness or spontaneity but history will record her as better than all the pianist you mentioned, and for good reason. I don't believe for sake of argument it's worth defining a "best" but let's just say there are many Michelangeli, Francois, or Samson, but no other Argerich. Her mark as a pianist is indelible, much the same way as Gould or Horowitz, not as much to be imitated but simply enjoyed and appreciated for their unique artistry and contributions. This is the same feeling I have about the young fellow playing here. And my friend I don't save this to argue but as a retired concert pianist, I have had the honor of growing up in the Golden age hearing nearly every great pianist since 1960's in my Conservatory days with season tickets to Carnegie hall and hours of stories from my own fantastic teachers. I'm sure you have your own reasons as well, moreover part of the enjoyment of music is the discussion and appreciation for different views. I would love to hear why you prefer those aforementioned pianist and who are your top 3 favorites?
@@trblcleft Well, I am still a practising pianist and teacher. I work more than 30 years in Asia in that capacity, and the bulk of my students are incredibly gifted Japanese pianists. I usually don't boast but FYI: I worked closely with Michelangeli. And a few other phenomenal musicians linked directly to legends like Marie Jaell, George Enescu, Arthur Schnabel, Elizabeth Schwarzkopf and many others. Your list of credentials is supposed to impress me or add some credibility to your Argerich rant? Come on. Many Michelangeli's? That is a truly ridiculous and unprofessional statement, a so called self-proclaimed "retired concertpianist "unworthy. Your comment is condescending and patronizing. Therefore I refrain from having a discussion about my "favourites"(?), let alone a debate on f.e. Beethoven's 32 and how the psychological fluctuations during this colossus' lifetime helped to shape this formidable achievement. If you were indeed a "concertpianist" you might as well give us your name or refer us to recordings you have made.
@@thepianocornertpc cringe...
@@thepianocornertpc Was this really necessary? And it's a rude reply to the other person's polite comment.
I love his playing more than Argerich or even Trifonov.
Which argerich was the one who was 25 or 80 years old?
Yay! That says a lot. He is as good but more aloof.
@@ferube4171 Is there much difference? The b-minor sonata by Chopin she played last year in Hamburg was probably even more sublime than the one she played in the 60's and 70's (I heard her play it in 1979 and it was exhilirating!)
@@willemboone7912 DESPUES DE 50 AÑOS ES DE ESPERAR QUE ALGO MEJORASE
To me, you are absolutely right, much more depth in his playing, it very seldom happens that an artist has a career matching his talent. Grosvenor is world class.
With this great player, in the rarefied group of true Chopin players as Paderewski, Friedman, Cortot, Moiseiwitsch, Novaes, Lipatti, Argerich, Goerner and Trifonov 😊
best largo I ever heard of the 3rd sonata !
Did you hear Cortot.?...
@@christopherczajasager9030 yes
Genius!!
i haven't felt this close to Chopin since Zimerman
I agree with all the plaudits below, but starting a recital with Brahms' op. 117!?? I can hardly think of a worse starter!
Not your run-of-the-mill pianist, he is I interesting to hear if not idiosyncratic. Love em or hate em kind of musician. What I appreciate is how much he's changed since his younger days as if he has truly found his own voice finally!
I don’t understand what you mean at all - you seem to imply his playing is controversial - to me, he plays beautifully, sensitively and with passion where necessary. I don’t hear anything in his playing that might disturb people.
" hate him"??? Or his playing ??? Chacun a son gout
Indeed ....rather EXCEPTIONAL PIANIST ..ARTIST
the only brit i recognize
@Pertinax_doodle ... Finale of the Sonata ... more like a dragon flying :) :) :) :) :) :)
🎹🎹🎹🎹
1:55:11 best bass note ever played
Has anyone since Martha played the 3rd Sonata so rapturous in Warsaw?
His hands are massive. Anyway, bravissimo!
Nice
1:36:24 nice climax
his fingers are flying
Puts Paul Lewis away in the category "Living British pianists".
An Essex boy, like me!
1:36:55 W O W
1:55:26. Hands slap lap. Marvelous percussive addition. And why such a pathetic zombie audience? You mean they couldn't stand up a single time? People jump up off their seats after an airplane lands, yet they can't stand up for a great performance.
Rapturously
Wow. Creepiest scarbo i can recall hearing.
Why is it that I kept saying NO to the Chopin Sonata? Everything this guy touches with his golden hands is magic but when he plays Chopin there is something wrong. Horowitz was the same way. It takes a special temperament to be able to understand how Chopin speaks with the piano. Some players just can't feel it.
Warum ist die wichtige linke Hand in der Chopinsknate kmmer so leise? Schade für die sonst inspirierte Wiedergabe! Bei aller grossen Unterschiede im Tempo...
Reminds me of Denis Matsuev.
This is jazz-music-Chopin. Sorry, this is not classic music.
Actually, it was a stunning rendition. Excellent...and an interpretation the Polish crowd obviously enjoyed.
He's one of the finest pianists alive.
Benny Boy's put on a few Covid pounds, I see. Maybe it'll help his tone production.
Stupid comment for a piano recital.
Why don't you like him?
Yes a very fatuous comment, not to mention BG's phenomenal tone production. What did you do during lockdown, Daniel? Master "Gaspard de la Nuit" maybe?
I think his weight gain (if any) is rather age-related.
Help his tone by gaining weight, how will that help at all as a pianist, he is not Maria Callas. Please send me the link of how you do it better. Why not say something constructive, articulate why/where/how he needs improvement or atleast be respectful. Do you not know how difficult it is to do what he has shown here
superb!