One of the most satisfying transition to a fast movement -the fugue in this case-, absolutely beautifully written by Bach, but also so brilliantly done by the performer. Many seem to play fast for no reason, but to me I think of this performance and piece as a definition of the expressive crescendo into a new movement / section, and WHY one want to play quickly. When the transition is done this greatly, i wouldn't put any restrictions on my taste in how fast it's played, because the whole "fugue" becomes one whole resolution, which is why I love how free and fluent this last movement is, and not performed like a normal fugue-form
Recorded for the project All of Bach on May 27th 2017 at the House Bartolotti, Amsterdam.. …. => Gustav Leonhardt's house => Herrengracht/Raadhuisstraat
There are overarching tonal marvels which are better heard in close succession, rather than with much time spent in the notes, bars and figurations of which they are made up - the velocity is impressive, and so a kind of pleasure on its own to witness, but merely the vehicle. I believe there is a time and place for slow playing, so as to bask languishingly in each note, namely, when the composer has seen fit to write 'adagio' or 'lento' above the movement.
Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. Lots of favorable comments below but I find this performance more frantic than delightful. The skill is considerable. I am less convinced by the reading. Even the slow movement strikes me as more disjointed than eloquent.
As for you, I understand where you are coming from, HOWEVERi have to say this is in fact my favorite interpretation and this is why: Considering the amount of short phrases (as that is how they are written) and how the are imitative to one another, i find that disjointing every first "question-answer" from the next one is very exciting. Also considerino that a sections that are not pure imitation are recitativo sections makes me think that this piece is more "operistic". Especially the beginning of the first movement sounds to me like a miniature version of an opera ouverture (opening), and it's quite exciting. The middle sections with the recitativo and the fugue i find to be very well represented in this interpretation as it is much like a male and female actor having a sung dialogue, made me think a lot about mozart don giovanni. The last movement strikes me as a final gigue with all the actors of the opera dancing and singing together. Also the tempo indications in the score are all allegro and presto besides in the fugue and the beginning of the second movement, in the manuscript the recitativo fluctuates between adagio and allegro indications. I find this interpretation not to be a display of virtuosity and actually very convincing if thought in an operistic manner. I would love to know what you think about it after listening to it from this perspective if you'd like. This is just my opinion that I love sharing!
@amedeofabris1268 just done with people who sit around making negative youtube comments on videos.made by hard working creative professionals. Go do something constructive with you're time, instead of tearing down others accomplishments
Presto 0:06
Allegro 0:32
Adagio 2:48
Fuga 8:35
Great example of a raw youthful composion by Bach with one his most fun endings
The intensity of this playing is ecstatic.
Best performance I've heard of this piece. So good!
Great artist. I have all his recordings of Rameau and Couperin and I am very satisfied with them.
Bach is a father of the classical music, his music not only console those who listen but soothes the soul.
One of the most satisfying transition to a fast movement -the fugue in this case-, absolutely beautifully written by Bach, but also so brilliantly done by the performer. Many seem to play fast for no reason, but to me I think of this performance and piece as a definition of the expressive crescendo into a new movement / section, and WHY one want to play quickly. When the transition is done this greatly, i wouldn't put any restrictions on my taste in how fast it's played, because the whole "fugue" becomes one whole resolution, which is why I love how free and fluent this last movement is, and not performed like a normal fugue-form
Long life to Bach in all second! Awesone, greetings from Venezuela
Beautiful playing. The artist understands the architecture/contours of this excellent, youthful work. 👍
Ich liebe Musik von Bach! Du bist Perfekt! Vielen dank!
so amazing to see these high quality postings!
A fuga é incrível!
Excellent !
Phew! Breathtaking!
Recorded for the project All of Bach on May 27th 2017 at the House Bartolotti, Amsterdam.. …. => Gustav Leonhardt's house => Herrengracht/Raadhuisstraat
Stupefacente....
Wonderful! Bravo!
EXCELENTÍSIMA INTERPRETACIÓN DE BERTRAND CUILLER, MUY BUENA!!!
En verdad que sí.
Perfectly rendered!
wonderful thank you so much beautiful performance
Ausgezeichnet!
Wow!!!
Thanks
Bravo!
Pierre Haitai?
10:47
Handsome instrument. The performance is a little frantic to my taste. I like to savor the tunes, not just marvel at the velocity.
There are overarching tonal marvels which are better heard in close succession, rather than with much time spent in the notes, bars and figurations of which they are made up - the velocity is impressive, and so a kind of pleasure on its own to witness, but merely the vehicle.
I believe there is a time and place for slow playing, so as to bask languishingly in each note, namely, when the composer has seen fit to write 'adagio' or 'lento' above the movement.
The fast sections are brisk, and the slow cantabile and not rushed! Give it another try!
Rigtig flot spillet, mon det er et hammerklaver , jeg ved det ikke....
Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. Lots of favorable comments below but I find this performance more frantic than delightful. The skill is considerable. I am less convinced by the reading. Even the slow movement strikes me as more disjointed than eloquent.
To be honest I quite like the franticness of this piece but I can definitely understand your perspective
Well let's hear your version. Oh, you're just a useless member of the peanut gallery
@@joecunningham6939come on now, i may disagree with the original comment but it's understandable, there is no need to be this aggressive
As for you, I understand where you are coming from, HOWEVERi have to say this is in fact my favorite interpretation and this is why:
Considering the amount of short phrases (as that is how they are written) and how the are imitative to one another, i find that disjointing every first "question-answer" from the next one is very exciting.
Also considerino that a sections that are not pure imitation are recitativo sections makes me think that this piece is more "operistic".
Especially the beginning of the first movement sounds to me like a miniature version of an opera ouverture (opening), and it's quite exciting.
The middle sections with the recitativo and the fugue i find to be very well represented in this interpretation as it is much like a male and female actor having a sung dialogue, made me think a lot about mozart don giovanni.
The last movement strikes me as a final gigue with all the actors of the opera dancing and singing together.
Also the tempo indications in the score are all allegro and presto besides in the fugue and the beginning of the second movement, in the manuscript the recitativo fluctuates between adagio and allegro indications.
I find this interpretation not to be a display of virtuosity and actually very convincing if thought in an operistic manner.
I would love to know what you think about it after listening to it from this perspective if you'd like.
This is just my opinion that I love sharing!
@amedeofabris1268 just done with people who sit around making negative youtube comments on videos.made by hard working creative professionals. Go do something constructive with you're time, instead of tearing down others accomplishments
Seems really difficult to performance this
Het auteurecht. Het eigen ik.
Amazing artist, but the whole taktus is a bit to fast for me.
0:19 Makes me laugh for some reason
Now you point it out, it is a little funny. Not sure why.
Fabulous playing, but, for the love of God, get some sunshine man.
HAHAHA !! I will think about this.
I was curious about his pale colour too but now I know the reason after watching his post on P+F in c sharp minor - He is practising in a basement :-)
Anyway He is awesome.