Beethoven/Liszt - Symphony No. 9 | two pianos & timpani
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- L. van Beethoven (arr. F. Liszt) - Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"
i. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso (00:40)
ii. Molto vivace (16:25)
iii. Adagio molto e cantabile (27:59)
iv. Finale (41:30)
Kevin Suherman & Junyan Chen, piano
Ethan Skuodas, timpani
Summer Piano Festival, The Duke’s Hall
Royal Academy of Music, London
11 June 2021
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Franz Liszt must havw known that his piano transcription ob Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was impossible to play on one piano; perhaps only by himself. This performance for two pianos and timpany was absolutely breathtaking, stunning. Thank you and bless you for this performance.
There is a pianist named Cyprien Katsaris who has achieved the impossible: playing the ninth symphony with just two hands.
ruclips.net/video/Ja7ZkvP8Nrk/видео.html
Enjoy =D
Liszt, after having transcribed all symphonies up until the 3rd movement of the Ninth, had wished his publisher (Breitkopf & Haertel) to regard it as complete. At the end of transcribing the 3rd movement, Liszt points out that (NB) he had previously arranged the 4th movement for two pianos. He then writes, in the manuscript, translated from German: "The impossibility of an even partially satisfactory arrangement of this highly polyphonic choral-orchestral movement on *one piano* excuses its omission on the present edition of the Beethoven Symphonies." followed by a French idiom: »À l'impossible nul n'est tenu.«
Well, after that, Liszt's publisher tried to convince him... and the rest was history.
katsaris plays it really really well
some parts are even nicer on the piano
agreed. the katsaris Recordings are amazing.
Could he play this song? If so, he really is the greatest of them all.
I discovered this video late at night and couldn’t sleep after watching it. Because of the extraordinary clarity and drive of your pianism in both precision and attack, (specially the scherzo) one can only stand in awe of Beethoven’s original concept, Liszt’s adaption, and your achievement in bringing this marvel into the World. The only thing missing was the Royal Festival Hall with a capacity audience to lift the roof with their applause at the finale. What a tragedy so few people were in attendance but what a blessing it was filmed for the whole of humanity to savour at their leisure. Thank you so much for such a spectacular and inspiring achievement by all concerned. Despite all that’s going on in the World this makes you proud to be a member of the human race. Please continue on your journey to bring more glories into the World.
Well said. Same here.
i am completely moved reading that "what a blessing it was filmed for the whole of humanity" while listening to this rendition
At the height of the fear mongering about the pandemic.........perhaps that's reason for the tiny audience?
❤
If I were to be told that Beethoven had originally intended this to be performed like this I'd believe it now. Really astonishing and utterly enjoyable. Thank you for bringing it to the world.
Concert exceptionnel bravo à tous les trois merci😊
@@416dl @416dl: I definitely agree with you!!!
33:15 the moment everything melts into a lovely dream and memories
Desde la Patagonia...GRACIAS!!
Super genial
Liszt’s late Beethoven rocks!
Bravo! 🎉
I am also a piano player, I used to play this one a lot till I lost the CD.
great!
Outstanding! Bravo!
the band was absolute harmony!!!
홀도
멋있고
연주도
구독
좋아요 하고 가요잉❤
This is Beethoven's most contrapuntally rich symphony. Beethoven owed his tutelage on counterpoint to Johann Josef Fux by way of Haydn.
Imagine having the Pianists play w/ an Orchestra playing the Original it would sound cooler
It then becomes a double concerto or a symphony for large orchestra and two pianos obligato.
52:37
I love how malleable classical music is. You can transcribe one instrument or group of instruments to another and it works. Prog rock can be orchestrated and has. I think orchestrating AC DC or rap would produce less salutary results since they are not music, but only vulgar noise fit for tone deaf low lifes.
In this piano version it is easier to hear so many things which are less obvious in the orchestral score. Great job and thank you for posting it.
That gentle passage beginning at 56:03 is a lovely moment for me, especially in the orchestral version. Every time I've played this I have smiled at that very moment.
1:02:01 - 1:02:02? e flat?
It was a small audience
But I would’ve stood there and cheered for HOURS !!!!! !!!!!
@@violinhunter2 I definitely agree!!!!!
@@robertunderwood1011 I would have done the very same thing!!!
This performance is an astonishing achievement. There just isn't room to note all its dazzling qualities.
Wow what a beautiful performance of this masterwork. Glenn Gould referred to these transcriptions of Beethoven's Symphonies for piano as " Super Sonatas"!
Thank you very much for these posts and hope to see more uploads from you.
Yea they are literally sonatas if we didn't know already they were for orchestra
@@chessematics It is still in sonata form.
One of the great tragedies is he died so young. We would have had all the symphonies.
@@ttrons2 said “One of the great tragedies is he died so young”.
Who? Beethoven at 56? Gould at 50? Or Liszt at 74?
For my money, Beethoven at 56 was the greatest tragedy.
@@anthonymorris2276Gould should be alive now, though he will live forever in his work.
Я прямо обалдела. Я совершенно безграмотна в музыкальном отношении, но знаю и люблю все симфонии Бетховена, а уж 9-я особо любима мной, и я ее узнаю с любого эпизода, с любого музыкального момента. Но даже в голову не приходило, что есть такая ее интерпретация. Впечатление ошеломляющее! Какие молодцы эти молодые люди. Браво! Спасибо!
Beethovenは素晴らしいですが この全曲は天才Lisztに感謝すべきです👏
This symphony is the culmination of Beethoven life’s work. I can hear the different styles and moods from his three eras as a composer.
Absolutely genius. And these kids perform it in a sublime way.
the fact that Liszt always had a great appreciation for the work of other artists such as Beethoven, made his work one of the most varied and rich in the erudite repertoire.
Great arrangement! Great performances! Pity it can only be enjoyed via RUclips, but also great videography, giving us various views of the performers. Kudos to the page-turners. I have turned pages for a pianist (my father) and it is nerve wracking, keeping focused and making the page at just the right point so the pianist can absorb the notes in the last measure of the page and turn in time to take in the first measure of the next page. Keep that up for over an hour. It's not easy.
What a pleasant surprise!!
I have listened to excellent renditions of single piano renditions of the Liszt transcription 9th performed by Katsaris, Yuri Martynov, Glen Gould and Tristan Lauber but this 2 pianos and timpani version offers additional colours and depth. Bravo!
Many thanks to all of you (three musicians plus the sound and video engineers). Keep on the great works!!
Are you quite sure you heard Gould play #9? I'm aware of him playing only 5 and 6. I have all his recordings, but it's possible that he played it on a radio program, although I'd be very surprised.
Two pianos sound much more well articulated. It was after all for a huge orchestra.
Tb acho
Pianistas jovens e tão competentes!
Parabéns e gratidão! ❤
Gould did not record the 9th, and I cannot find any verification that he ever played it.
But it is no great loss. His performance of the 5th and 6th, and the second movement of the 7th, all sound more like a Bach preludes than romantic-era symphonies.
Tutto sommato Il concerto lo trovo un pò monotono, anche se riconosco che sono tre professionisti di alto livello...bravissimi
GLORIA A ESTE VIRTUOSO TRIO!!!!
FANTASTICA VERSION DE LA SUBLIME NOVENA!!!!!!!!!
APLAUSOS DE PIE!!!!!!!!!
I'm not sure, but I think I heard Beethoven applauding from his grave.
@davedteel7513: I think you're right!!!
34:31 i would have never realised this amazing polyrhythmic section even existed if i didn't hear the piano version
Incredible performance! Virtuoso and musical!
This is like a good book....you need to experience it twice to really appreciate it.
Beethoven's awesome concepts, Liszts' respect and responsiveness to the composer's work and the awesome conciseness and precision of these two pianists makes this video recording an archive for the ages!
Блискуче! Мій син Максим точно тепер вчитися грати 9-ту синфонію на ф-но. Характер музики переданий стовідсотково! Молодці!
A truly outstanding performance.
Wow! Totally underwhelming audience...a tragedy. This one's for the archives. How better to get a grip on the 9th than Liszt's piano "reduction". BEAUTIFULLY played!! Thank God for the Internet to preserve this rendition. Kudos!! (and greetings from L.A.)
2021 - remember the fear mongering about the pandemic?
@@violinhunter2 Okay, that explains it. And you may remember tens of thousands died; perhaps the "fear mongering" wasn't uncalled for.
I think this may have been primarily a “recording session” (as opposed to a concert) with perhaps an invited audience of friends. If so, their goal was accomplished! They got a stunning video recording. This is one for the ages.
perfection. beethoven is smiling down on you.
INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!
😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
the use of timpani and triangle make this an extraordinary performance, well done.
This is great!! Who would have thought to have an arrangement for two pianos and timpani? Very lovely.
Amazing performance! Thank you so much for this incredibile joy ❤❤❤
A marvelous 2 piano transcription of the wonderful Beethoven Symphony No. 9, performed by two extraordinary pianists. Many thanks to K. S. for sharing it.
Impresionante transcripcion para pianos del gran Franz Liszt (1811-1886), y a cargo de la soberbia interpretacion de virtuosos..como estos orientales pianistas
すばらしい演奏・・・言葉がありません・・・
感動をいただきました。 ただただありがたく存じます。
Aos 80 anos, ouvinte de Beethoven e música clássica desde os 14 anos. Nunca aprendi música porém sou elevado a um nível de alegria incalculável a cada nova execução desses excelentes intérpretes. Estou muito agradecido a todos por essa Ode à Alegria.
This performance is as great as the full Orchestral Version! Sounds fantastic in the piano version!!!!
When you think you've seen everything.
Úžasné. Keď sa spoja dvaja geniálni velikáni, môže z toho vzniknúť len takéto úžasné dielo. 👋
What can I say? ... except 'Wish I was there' Best wishes from New Zealand.
Hacía mucho que no veía una actuación tan sublime por estos jóvenes....la música de Beethoven sigue resonando en nuestros oidos. Maravilloso !!!
Liszt made this transcription because there were hardly any orchestras which could play this music. The French built the first orchestra specifically to play the Beethoven Symphonies.
Excelente interpretación. Se logra apreciar la delicadeza de los acordes y el mensaje musical de este gran genio de la música. Me encantó!!!
simply amazing - has a clarity simply missing in the orchestral version - like a breath of fresh air - bravo!!!
Here for 200th anniversary of premiere - Vienna May 1824
❤❤
stunning performance brilliant reflection of the master's painting
Adding Timpani was awesome~~!
The 1st movement is amazing here
Honestly, it is amazing in the orchestral original version, too.
@@borisbrinkmann No kidding, I was just complimenting the interpretation, and how the score changes and use of expression make it sound much better than the average performance of this transcription. It is very obvious that the original work is better, you can do a lot more with a full orchestra than 2 pianists and a percussionist. Anyways, do you have any specific conductor of whom you really think goes above and beyond that you'd want to share with me? I would like to know
Beethoven would be very pleased. So would Liszt.
Well done! More like Beethoven-Liszt-Suherman
The final movement 48:10 leading into the finale.. I wanted it to come out more boldly as in Bethoven"s orchestral original.
This performance is absolutely *sublime* ! You have completely captured the spirit of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on two pianos and timpani! *BRAVO* !!!
Wow, this is great! Very well played and the recording and camera work are excellent also! I love the additional timpanini and triangle too. And the pianists work so well together. Just another student performance at the Royal Academy. Really, one of the best music videos I have ever seen on RUclips. Now, I get to hear Dudamel and the LA Phil play this soon. I wonder how it will compare...
Magnifique prestation😊!
Quelle fougue pour ces deux jeunes gens ! Je suis admirative et je les remercie pour ce moment musical d’exception !!!
54:54 Imagine what that would sound like if played by a Mob of Accordionists
Thanks! Amazing musicality, all of you
Well, what a stupendous performance. But why were there so few people in the audience? I’d have paid almost anything to be there.
Covid remember?
It was during the ridiculous covid hysteria. You can see the masks, and it says June 11, 2021 in the description.
@@Okhgfddxhuutttppppmmmwhere are the masks
Thank you for your good performance!!
Outstanding especially the beautiful and moving final movement. Excellent execution and coordination. Maestri Beethoven and Liszt are pleased.
It is sinful that this is the only video recording I can find of this piece on youtube.... And that the auditorium isnt packed.
44:24
51:40
Incredible work Kevin!!! Absolutely amazing performance! Greetings from Melbourne!
Wonderfull performance !!! Thank you all❤
It hadn't occurred to me that if we needed another instrument it would be the timpani.
Speechless! The coordination is out of this world, not to mention the skill it needs to perform this whole piece! Time well spent guys! Congratulations for your life purposes!
Best piece to complete a programme with Bartok's Sonata!
I'm a little bothered at how few audience members were there...covid related?
@lvbdevinelove2329: COVID is still very much here with no end in sight at all. It's still affecting the USA throughout even today.
Absolutely stunning performance!!
Wow! Wonderful! I played this at least twice during my 40 years as a double-bass player, and let me tell you, it is a terribly difficult work to perform. (from northwest Arkansas, USA)
Как ни странно эти версии мне больше нравятся:все слышно...в оркестровой версии для меня больше шума.Не ожидал,молодцы однако!
Фантастика!
Bravo ! 👏
What a great performance ! I really liked the second mouvement ( molto vivace ) !
And also the choral section ! 👏👏👏
wundervolle Darbietung! klingt unglaublich orchestral
Wonderful!This kids are light makers!
...AAAND triangle
I believe the triangle part at the beginning of the climatic fugue is for coordination of two pianists
May I know where did you acquire this double piano score??
I love all the beethoven/liszt symphony you put on youtube. Phenomenal playing
I am still looking for symphony no.5 and 6 in particular. Are there a video on these two?
52:22 why doesn’t the timpanist keep playing the triangle here? That’s how it is in the original. The triangle is to be played until the double fugue and there’s no timpani part during this section either.
Maybe because the chorus enters here
hmm… even in the original though, when the tenor solo and later the choir comes in, the triangle is played all the way until the double fugue. The ending of the triangle beat is supposed to mark the transition from the Turkish March section to the double fugue transition.
I’m no scholar, mind - this is just my interpretation haha.
Браво!Потрясающее исполнение.Спасибо.❤
i. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso (00:40)
ii. Molto vivace (16:25)
iii. Adagio molto e cantabile (27:59)
iv. Finale (41:30
povero Beethoven
e
povero Liszt !!!
E poveri noi !!!
Bravo!! Just amazing!
Well, it's a masterpiece!
Я так люблю немецкий дух в искусстве особенно в музыке летаю в облаках сейчас не пойми что
wonderful, very, very good..., high end class.. tears in my eyes. Junyan: la ci darem la mano!
Go ahead -call me an uneducated, close-minded underclass fool. But... having listened intently to many musical genres around the World... and still love so many of the Western classics - but - ( even though it has pedals and masterly musicians playing them) a bunch of Timpani THWACKS usually flatten the moment. A Timpani rumble, a Timpani triplet -is a signal the orchestral moment has just smacked itself in the face. Big Fat Limited drums - cranking out punctuation like an angry platoon.
Phuck Timpani --- experiment with removing their score from any symphony ... it might be weird, but it might improve things
1:03:08
The sound is as big and rich as a full sympathy orchestra!😊
TOUT SIMPLEMENT MAGNIFIQUE🐝🐝🌻
This is beautiful and fascinating. I love the addition of the tympani-adds depth and emphasis!
Bravo!
I'm watching from Japan. Today, I am so happy to meet one of the best concerts on RUclips. Thank you!
An emotional experience!
We will look back at this recording and see how music survived pandemic.