I had the distinct honor of performing in an orchestra with Arrau in the late 70s. I remember his smooth, flawless technique and beautiful interpretation.
"At his peak" does not mean there was steady decline afterwards. Following this 1957 performance Mr Arrau was still utterly marvellous for many years, even into his eighties. Though he did adopt slower tempi this did not detract from the quality and sovereign command of his performances.
Arrau said that after spending his whole life studying Beethoven and his music (and conversation books) felt that MOST of Beethoven's music was played at too fast a tempo. He played slower because it was his very educated opinion that THAT was how the "Master" wanted it played! This man was taught in his youth by a man who learned to play with a teacher who was a student of Beethoven! This music never fails to make me feel life IS good! His music speaks when words fail.
Arrau would stand out, even in today's overcrowded field of 'perfect' (read perfectly boring) musicians. Here , in his prime, we have that lovely limpid legato, allied with technical brilliance.... a magical touch on the ivories, both strong and gentle.
Esto es hermoso!. La calidad del sonido, y la calidad de la imagen corresponden a la gigantesca calidad del genio creador y del intérprete señor Arrau. Todo es una belleza aún en blanco y negro dos años antes de mi nacimiento!.
Masterful; the greatest Beethoven pianist on record, period. You can see how percussive his playing still was at this time; just an amazing performance.
Greatest Beethoven pianist on record? undoubtedly ONE of the greatest. What about Kempff, Backhaus, Solomon, Serkin? not to mention the trail blazing Beethoven recordings of Schnabel!. Certainly Arrau gives a marvellous account of the Emperor, however there is no ''greatest interpreter'' of any composer. Every great pianist will bring his or hers special interpretation to whatever composition, consequently each listener will have their preferences.
He looks so young! I am used to his recording with the London Philharmonic and sir Colin Davies, when he was well into his 80s. Both performances are excellent.
Marvellous. As others have said, Arrau is in his prime here. You can also see his body/shoulder technique in playing big chords to give a full yet not harsh sonority, something he has talked about in interview. And his trills! Klemperer once stopped a rehearsal and asked him what he was doing - surely a trill is just a trill? Not so.
Soo love arrau and especially when he was at his prime. Such a robust reading, and that unique high forearm technique is fabulous to watch. His trills !!
Thank you so much for this wonderful upload. Claudio Arrau at his very best just as in his Philips recording with Haitink. Unforgettable his dynamic, articulation and deep understanding of the the music of Beethoven. His sempre pianissimo in the first solo of the second movement and in the middle part of the finale are magic and miraculous.
Many thanks for this marvellous performance, Angel Martinez! Would it be possible to upload also the other work which Arrau performed at the very same concert in Sydney (the exact date was 20 June 1957)? The pianist played not only Beethoven's Emperor Concerto, but gave also a gorgeous interpretation of Chopin's F minor Concerto at the same evening.
Thank you very much for the comment. Very well, these concerts belong to the second Australian tour of Claudio Arrau for the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) for 11 weeks in June-August, which includes more than 30 concerts and recitals with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Nicolai Malko at Sydney Town Hall, Thursday June 20. Yes, I hope soon to be able to get the recording of Chopin's Piano Concerto and Schubert's Rosamunde Overture and Barber's 2nd Essay for Orchestra (which belongs to the same date), and upload it immediately to the platform.
Très juste, un de ses compositeurs de prédilections avec Liszt, Brahms, Chopin, et bien sûr Beethoven qu'il adorait tout comme j'adore ce monument du piano 🎹
En su juventud,hizo "demasiado alarde"de virtuosismo malabarístico en sus presentaciones en público...innecesariamente por cuánto poseía sobrado dominio del teclado...y hasta puede apreciarse repetidos "toques de fortaleza Lisztiana"en cada obra que interpretaba....tal vez para "conjurar íntimos sentimientos de su personalidad"...
I had the distinct honor of performing in an orchestra with Arrau in the late 70s. I remember his smooth, flawless technique and beautiful interpretation.
"At his peak" does not mean there was steady decline afterwards. Following this 1957 performance Mr Arrau was still utterly marvellous for many years, even into his eighties. Though he did adopt slower tempi this did not detract from the quality and sovereign command of his performances.
Arrau said that after spending his whole life studying Beethoven and his music (and conversation books) felt that MOST of Beethoven's music was played at too fast a tempo. He played slower because it was his very educated opinion that THAT was how the "Master" wanted it played! This man was taught in his youth by a man who learned to play with a teacher who was a student of Beethoven! This music never fails to make me feel life IS good! His music speaks when words fail.
Agree. Many recent sonata cycles suffer from to much speed. Breathless and hasty in fast movements
Arrau's hands look like two powerful Butterflies!!! Incredible ! ... It's really unique !!
Magistral interpretación de Claudio Arrau. Que las nuevas generaciones puedan disfrutarlo! Jack Assael-Misrachi.
Arrau would stand out, even in today's overcrowded field of 'perfect' (read perfectly boring) musicians. Here , in his prime, we have that lovely limpid legato, allied with technical brilliance.... a magical touch on the ivories, both strong and gentle.
Monumentale
@luigidascoli9727 È l'aggettivo giusto ❗👍👍👍👍👍
Beethoven wrote amazing symphonies, but his Emperor Concerto is in my opinion his runaway best work. So Beethoven on Beethoven. Turn it up loud!.
Esto es hermoso!. La calidad del sonido, y la calidad de la imagen corresponden a la gigantesca calidad del genio creador y del intérprete señor Arrau. Todo es una belleza aún en blanco y negro dos años antes de mi nacimiento!.
Masterful; the greatest Beethoven pianist on record, period. You can see how percussive his playing still was at this time; just an amazing performance.
Arrau never in his life played any percussive sound on any of the pieces of his vast repertoire
@@arturonicolayevsky9675 Listen to his recordings from the 1950's (Eroica Variations is representative) and compare with later remakes.
I did he Never had any percussive Arrau always had a rich beautiful deep sound
Greatest Beethoven pianist on record? undoubtedly ONE of the greatest. What about Kempff, Backhaus, Solomon, Serkin? not to mention the trail blazing Beethoven recordings of Schnabel!. Certainly Arrau gives a marvellous account of the Emperor, however there is no ''greatest interpreter'' of any composer. Every great pianist will bring his or hers special interpretation to whatever composition, consequently each listener will have their preferences.
Kempff Gilels more colorful beautiful piano sound!!
He looks so young! I am used to his recording with the London Philharmonic and sir Colin Davies, when he was well into his 80s. Both performances are excellent.
Immense pianiste que Arrau
Lang Lang is 'perfect' in this work, but Arrau offers magic and deep emotion: an experience never to be forgotten.
Marvellous. As others have said, Arrau is in his prime here. You can also see his body/shoulder technique in playing big chords to give a full yet not harsh sonority, something he has talked about in interview. And his trills! Klemperer once stopped a rehearsal and asked him what he was doing - surely a trill is just a trill? Not so.
Arrau un genio del rubato
연주를 들으며 깊은 참회의 눈물을 흘립니다 이런 아름다운 곡을 작곡하신 베토벤 님과 아라우님 지휘자님 정말 감사해요
A majesterial concerto played majesterially. How splendid to be able to witness this performance by Arrau when at his peak.
Che genialate le parti che suona senza il pedale del forte .. !
In the mid eighties I saw Arrau in Barcelona, in the Palau de la Música playing this concerto. I will remember it ❤all my life.
Soo love arrau and especially when he was at his prime. Such a robust reading, and that unique high forearm technique is fabulous to watch. His trills !!
오래된 연주를 듣게 되어 행복하고 감사합니다 다시 태어나서도 좋은 음악 가가 되실겁니다
Gracias por subir este video del gran Claudio Arrau. Sublime.
Sublime Arrau que j'adore
Sublime version du 5ème par Arrau
Thank you so much for this wonderful upload. Claudio Arrau at his very best just as in his Philips recording with Haitink. Unforgettable his dynamic, articulation and deep understanding of the the music of Beethoven. His sempre pianissimo in the first solo of the second movement and in the middle part of the finale are magic and miraculous.
Great to have these old tapes in such good shape, so long after the event and the demise of the performers.
7:29 incredible - virtuoso!
Una joya emocionante!
Une merveille absolue vraiment
ARRAU !! The Great Master !!!
Immense pianiste Claudio Arrau
Maravilloso, sublime
Immense pianiste que Arrau
I am filled with wonder at vital force in his brilliant performance.
Que maravilla me deja sin palabras. solo tengo ganas de llorar. Maestro Arrau grandioso Gracias Angel Martinez.
Sublime Arrau
Thank you for sharing. Valuable audiovisual document from Claudio Arrau's early career and the Sidney symphony orchestra. Brilliant interpretation.
Divin Arrau
magnifique !
Sublime version, sublime Arrau
Hermoso! El maestro Arrau el mejor ❤️
Immense pianiste que Arrau
Unico.💖
Merveilleux Arrau
Many thanks for this marvellous performance, Angel Martinez! Would it be possible to upload also the other work which Arrau performed at the very same concert in Sydney (the exact date was 20 June 1957)? The pianist played not only Beethoven's Emperor Concerto, but gave also a gorgeous interpretation of Chopin's F minor Concerto at the same evening.
Thank you very much for the comment.
Very well, these concerts belong to the second Australian tour of Claudio Arrau for the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) for 11 weeks in June-August, which includes more than 30 concerts and recitals with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Nicolai Malko at Sydney Town Hall, Thursday June 20.
Yes, I hope soon to be able to get the recording of Chopin's Piano Concerto and Schubert's Rosamunde Overture and Barber's 2nd Essay for Orchestra (which belongs to the same date), and upload it immediately to the platform.
Marvellous, Angel Martinez, that would be just great!
Espetacular, singular.
O que dizer do Beethoven latino?
Era assim que os especialistas falavam sobre ARRAU!
Wowww, años buscando otro video de arrau tocando emperor concierto y acá está al fin.. espectacular
Oui je pense pareillement, encore une sublime version par le génial Arrau
Infinitas gracias por subir el video!! he visto todas las interpretaciones de Arrau de esta joya, y hoy me encuentro con este tesoro. Saludos.
Sublime version du 5ème concerto de Beethoven par le merveilleux Arrau
Thanks for sharing this!
21:06 WOW is Arrau!
ピアノの為に産まれた人ですね、素晴らしい！
Bien parlé
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13:08
La reencarnación de Beethoven...
Très juste, un de ses compositeurs de prédilections avec Liszt, Brahms, Chopin, et bien sûr Beethoven qu'il adorait tout comme j'adore ce monument du piano 🎹
21:31 2nd
Maestro! La partitura!
?
No tocaba con partitura , así de genio
Sin partitura ,
كونشرتو البيانو رقم ٥ من مؤلفات الموسيقار الألماني لودفيج فان بيتهوفن المعروف باسم الامبراطور علي يلم لي بيكتب ماجير
Bonito sí
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29:55
The orchestra is very bad in interpretation!
En su juventud,hizo "demasiado alarde"de virtuosismo malabarístico en sus presentaciones en público...innecesariamente por cuánto poseía sobrado dominio del teclado...y hasta puede apreciarse repetidos "toques de fortaleza Lisztiana"en cada obra que interpretaba....tal vez para "conjurar íntimos sentimientos de su personalidad"...
Pero tocó hasta el final maravilloso, igual a,Arthur Rubinstein
Arab to nie malim lepie wybrac to znisczyl wszystko i tu jest .
Who is the Arab here??? Arrau is from Chile!!❤❤❤
....and Nikolai Malko is Russian!!