I've experienced this man's live performances in his early 20's as a student at the Music Academy of the West, in Santa Barbara...& I've NEVER forgotten it/him. He is one of the most phenomenal musicians I've ever witnessed...or the better word is 'experienced'. Period...& I've witnessed most of the greats. I'm just thankful there's something on utube that gives us a chance to relive what is seared in my mind...although there's still nothing like being in the same room/hall/space when he's LIVING & BREATHING every composition he seems to be channeling through every single cell in his body.
beautifully excentric music. Primakov in perfect tune with it. Totally absorbed, alert. Long lines, absorbing contrasts, transparent, dreamy, but not soft. Excellent technique!
I read what Dr. Scribaninoff had to say, and I saw the first few moments, and I thought I was going to dislike this performance, but it's great. Great audio quality, good playing, perfect video quality. This is a bargain!
Really love this interpretation, I'm in the throes of learning this piece now and the complexity and tempo can make it very easy to get caught in something that is frantic, He brings out the real poetry and emotion of this piece in my mind. Bravo
I find playing this sonato just as difficult as any of Scriabin's sonatas both in terms of stretches required, agility and tone control. The fact that a great like Emil Gilels could go so completely wrong in one passage in concert shows the dangers of this sonata. I think this is a fine performance.
@arjens0 most pianos don't sound that great, just pay attention to the music :P This piano has fine dynamic and tonal contrast, that's all you can really ask for.
@nostradamusguy probably. The sonata is of course extremely difficult so I don't expect many pianists to be able to play it at the speed that you'd hear in a recording. I dunno - just something I hear. Obviously he's a very good pianist and brings something unique to the whole thing. Something about it just makes me feel that way. Can't make sense of feelings :-)
When I want to listen an authentic, wonderful recording of an Scriabin piece, I usually resort to those really important pianists who are famous for their performances of this composer's pieces. But with this Sonata, those recordings always left a bad taste in my mouth. I was waiting for somebody who didn't let him or herself be carried along by the speed, uncontrolled velocity, in the second movement. I was simply waiting to listen 08:00 to 08:05 be played like this. Best moment.
A very good question. This video is given with HD quality and with.... mono sound. Obviously there was not enough money to a micro set with an average sound engineer. As if this video is about a show. Wait.. what? Ahhh yes.. this video is about a music piece from a genius composer. This video is about a piece that brings the piano to gloom. And the sound is the most importand element
I disagree. Beethoven's late piano sonatas remain as one of the most fundamentally profound works of the classical era -- if not the entirety of the piano literature. Also, Samuil Feinberg's 12 Piano Sonatas play like antitheses to Scriabin's Sonatas; Scriabin's Sonatas are divine; Feinberg's are humane. His 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, and 12th belong to my treasure cove.
Good interpretation, but why must so many pianist and musicians, in general, start to shake their heads during performance and make strange face movements? I never understood it, is it vanity?
Hendrik suerken I can speak from experience when I say not all of it is for show. It is genuinely an overwhelming feeling to play music - particularly as profound as the music of Scriabin - and it shows on the performer’s face.
Too much rhythm distortion. For example, LH @ bar 61 ends with a quarter note octave, but bar 63-65 all ends with 8th note octave, but you distorted it and they all sounded the same. This are not trivial. If it is, Scriabin would've notated them the same way.
@@andrewkennaugh1065 Too much tempo modulation. I prefer it played at a strictly steady tempo for the most part. I recall liking Hamelin's performance the best, but it's been gone from RUclips for years.
toothless toe Fair enough,it didn't come across that way to me except when the opening theme of the sonata made its first of two reappearances and he allowed it to breathe...that is not rubato.I think the guy gave a very creditable performance but we can agree to differ!😊 Nobody is going to force you to hear it again...😊😂
I don't love this interpretation…..I don't think his technique is flawless and I really dislike how he plays with the tempo all over the place ….come ON!
Hmm. His rubato seems like a very obvious attempt the hide the fact that he's not technically proficient enough to play certain sections. I would have liked to see him start at a slower tempo and being consistent throughout rather than straining himself. Honestly this was a little uncomfortable to listen to because I could feel him struggling.
Some good details and obviously a proficient player but the interpretation is undermined by fussy mannerisms and insecure rythm. Clangy sound works against full enjoyment, as if the recording had been rinsed with antiseptic, precluding color & nuance. This is one of the most elusive works in all the literature!
I've experienced this man's live performances in his early 20's as a student at the Music Academy of the West, in Santa Barbara...& I've NEVER forgotten it/him. He is one of the most phenomenal musicians I've ever witnessed...or the better word is 'experienced'. Period...& I've witnessed most of the greats. I'm just thankful there's something on utube that gives us a chance to relive what is seared in my mind...although there's still nothing like being in the same room/hall/space when he's LIVING & BREATHING every composition he seems to be channeling through every single cell in his body.
Thanks for your unbelievable note! Vassily is a genius!
This is my favorite Scriabin sonata, this and the fifth one.
One of the most talented pianist of our time!
beautifully excentric music. Primakov in perfect tune with it. Totally absorbed, alert. Long lines, absorbing contrasts, transparent, dreamy, but not soft. Excellent technique!
This brilliant pianist turns his instrument into a magic carpet. What a ride!
This is a fantastic performance of this piece. It is the best performance that I have heard of this sonata.
One of my favorite interpretations. Looking forward to more Scriabin's work from this pianist.
This is absolutely marvelous. Thank you Primakov and Bridge Records!
Such an Amazing Interpretation!
One rarely heard Scriabin's Sonatas played with such structural unity. Absolutely superb!
I read what Dr. Scribaninoff had to say, and I saw the first few moments, and I thought I was going to dislike this performance, but it's great. Great audio quality, good playing, perfect video quality. This is a bargain!
very free and an amazing performance!
A wonderful pianist and musician!
Excellent!! Supreme performance of this romantic gem.
Beautiful
Really love this interpretation, I'm in the throes of learning this piece now and the complexity and tempo can make it very easy to get caught in something that is frantic, He brings out the real poetry and emotion of this piece in my mind. Bravo
I rate Lettberg on this one, but I have to say this one came close. He really does bring out the emotion in parts, you're right. Great interpretation.
*throes
This by far, in my opinion, is the best interpretation of this piece.
Vassily is insane... Russian passion. Love this performance!!! Really. He moves a lot of things there, speaking about feelings.
Love this recording so much
Very interesting piece, fantastic performance, thanks for uploading!
Un "intimo diaologo" sulla punta delle dita al riparo da tutti... Superba esescuzione! Grazie!
So very beautiful, thank you. 🌷🌷🌷 (Holland-eu)
Very good performance,thank you for posting!
a wonderful realization of this music!
awesome job!
Very Fine performance indeed!!!
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Skrjiabin was mad . This pianist is crazy . All is fine .
“Skrjiabin”
I find playing this sonato just as difficult as any of Scriabin's sonatas both in terms of stretches required, agility and tone control. The fact that a great like Emil Gilels could go so completely wrong in one passage in concert shows the dangers of this sonata. I think this is a fine performance.
i love this sonata.... even more than the 5th. :)
He plays it beautifully, but beauty for some is just the opposite for others. His interpretation is sensitive, immense and broadly portraying.
Bravo! Thank you
Az örök kedvenc!
wonderful, thank you!
very nice
Vorrei applaudire, ma non posso : Bravo !!
It’s a very good perfomance the ending is just to anticlimatic for me, this inspired me though
He plays very sensual. I like his expression.
@arjens0 most pianos don't sound that great, just pay attention to the music :P This piano has fine dynamic and tonal contrast, that's all you can really ask for.
@nostradamusguy probably. The sonata is of course extremely difficult so I don't expect many pianists to be able to play it at the speed that you'd hear in a recording. I dunno - just something I hear. Obviously he's a very good pianist and brings something unique to the whole thing. Something about it just makes me feel that way. Can't make sense of feelings :-)
What a great work! Congrat and thank You!
When I want to listen an authentic, wonderful recording of an Scriabin piece, I usually resort to those really important pianists who are famous for their performances of this composer's pieces. But with this Sonata, those recordings always left a bad taste in my mouth.
I was waiting for somebody who didn't let him or herself be carried along by the speed, uncontrolled velocity, in the second movement. I was simply waiting to listen 08:00 to 08:05 be played like this. Best moment.
If Vassily Primakov left bad taste in your mouth you have to start to brush your teeth daily, not every other month! Good luck!
REALLY Interesting how there are some obvious themes lagging from the 3rd Sonata.
Why do they record mono!?
A very good question. This video is given with HD quality and with.... mono sound. Obviously there was not enough money to a micro set with an average sound engineer. As if this video is about a show. Wait.. what? Ahhh yes.. this video is about a music piece from a genius composer. This video is about a piece that brings the piano to gloom. And the sound is the most importand element
@bboyairchao I don't know this for sure. Perhaps it's all intentional. I just get this impression from the way he plays it.
Good
@cowheadcow
actually this sonata is regarded as one of the easiest both technically and musically.
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@xxh3llfir3xx not sure i agree with that. But even if I did, it's still in a relative sense. it is by no means an easy sonata :)
I disagree. Beethoven's late piano sonatas remain as one of the most fundamentally profound works of the classical era -- if not the entirety of the piano literature.
Also, Samuil Feinberg's 12 Piano Sonatas play like antitheses to Scriabin's Sonatas; Scriabin's Sonatas are divine; Feinberg's are humane. His 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, and 12th belong to my treasure cove.
AlexSandr Scriabin...Really?
Who made titles for this video? Always proof check your product, Bridge.
Good interpretation, but why must so many pianist and musicians, in general, start to shake their heads during performance and make strange face movements? I never understood it, is it vanity?
Hendrik suerken I can speak from experience when I say not all of it is for show. It is genuinely an overwhelming feeling to play music - particularly as profound as the music of Scriabin - and it shows on the performer’s face.
However, strange he keeps the keys down where 1) it's not necessary and 2) it's better not to do so.
Too much rhythm distortion. For example, LH @ bar 61 ends with a quarter note octave, but bar 63-65 all ends with 8th note octave, but you distorted it and they all sounded the same. This are not trivial. If it is, Scriabin would've notated them the same way.
Rubato really ruins the 2nd movement for me.
toothless toe Where and when?Please explain.It's marked Prestissimo volando...not much opportunity for rubato...!😊
@@andrewkennaugh1065 Too much tempo modulation. I prefer it played at a strictly steady tempo for the most part. I recall liking Hamelin's performance the best, but it's been gone from RUclips for years.
toothless toe Fair enough,it didn't come across that way to me except when the opening theme of the sonata made its first of two reappearances and he allowed it to breathe...that is not rubato.I think the guy gave a very creditable performance but we can agree to differ!😊 Nobody is going to force you to hear it again...😊😂
@@toothlesstoe ruclips.net/video/6oya0CIn6eo/видео.html here you go
He meant the easiest Scriabin sonata. As we all know the Scriabin set of sonatas is the hardest set ever written in all time.
I dont like how he handles the climax
Buy his albums. lol
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this cat needs a nicer suit
I don't love this interpretation…..I don't think his technique is flawless and I really dislike how he plays with the tempo all over the place ….come ON!
If one has heard Cherkassky, Richter, Horowitz ...even Gould......this is rather crude
Hmm. His rubato seems like a very obvious attempt the hide the fact that he's not technically proficient enough to play certain sections. I would have liked to see him start at a slower tempo and being consistent throughout rather than straining himself. Honestly this was a little uncomfortable to listen to because I could feel him struggling.
Some good details and obviously a proficient player but the interpretation is undermined by fussy mannerisms and insecure rythm. Clangy sound works against full enjoyment, as if the recording had been rinsed with antiseptic, precluding color & nuance. This is one of the most elusive works in all the literature!
Looks like the Penguin from Gotham
Lol