i've listened to a countless number of piano players playing this concerto & Helene Grimaud is by far the most authentic player i've ever heard, every time i watch & hear her playing, it gives me shivers, her technique, the emotion, the silences etc etc ... i'd love to see this concerto live one day.
Grimauds interpretation lends the most absolute gripping extrapolation of Rach's intent. Although somewhat late in a femine persuit but lending the listener to what is available to the ear if you know what to is correct. truly an engineer of the soul. Her book "Wild harmonies is encapsulating and an advantage of genius perspective.missed her Seattle debut, but lookiing forward to her continued recovery and more.
Whoever says that Helene Grimaud is not precise, or, God forbid, not musical or anything of the sort is deaf. Period. One of the most beautiful interpretations of this concerto I have heard. Tempi are stunning, perfect, please no faster, please no slower. Dynamics, phrasing, exceptional. Orchestra plays out of its skin. If anything, Maestro Abbado seems a little cold, but the way the orchestra is playing, who cares how he seems. WELL DONE everyone.
This is a composition that no amount of descriptive language can adequately capture or honor. For myself, 3 performers express this piece most meaningfully, Grimaud, Argerich, and Nobuyuki Tsujii....the latter a genius out of Japan. His performance, if you take time to watch it (an example is available on RUclips) is extremely moving.
C'est la plus sublime interprétation de ce concerto et il y en a beaucoup; Abbado-Grimaud c'est de la magie, on dirait que l'oeuvre vient d'être composée.
After listening to many of this piece. I really like Helene.... why? Because she adds a dynamic of phrasiology and dynamic musicality.... slowing down slightly at the end of runs..., and she is playing it like a musician instead of "banging it out...." I have not heard anyone play with her unique style... she also really becomes one with the orchestra ..... just right volumes and tempos! Not robotic! I love her!
La comunicación con la divinidad hizo que Rashmaninov compusiera esta pieza musical. No hay explicación humana para esta composición, y Helene lo interpreta con el mismo sentimiento que tuvo el compositor. Extraordinario.
Bravo Madame Grimaud pour l'interprétation monumentale du concerto numéro 2 de Sergei Rachmaninov , un morceau très difficile à interpréter , vous etes merveilleuse ,merci beaucoup
Diese Aufnahme reflektiert eine Sternstunde in der Musikaufführung! Helene Grimaud trifft in Ausdruck, Dynamik und Agogik derart "den Hammer auf den Kopf" wie es sonst keinem Menschen vergönnt ist - und findet in Claudio Abbado und dem Festspielorchester die kongenialen Mitstreiter - fulminant! Eckehard Lüdke, D - Kevelaer
Interprétation magistrale orchestrée par le grand regretté Claudio abbado , Helene grimaud magistrale : un grand moment de frissons et d émotions .. Merci ....
This is my favourite version of my favourite piece :) Her small smile at the end to the maestro shows how well they got along and worked together and how much respect they had for each other.
Such a pity that they fell out and that she refused to appear on the same platform together ever again. The bone of contention was over a cadenza in Mozart's 23rd Piano Concerto, Ms Grimaud insisted on the one by Busoni whereas Abbado wanted the original one by Mozart. There could be no compromise between two of such strong charater.
@@Jon908584 which seems extremely odd given that the whole purpose of a cadenza was for it not to be tied to the demands of the composer....but was a chance for the soloist to show off their chops.
One of the greatest Pianist of our time. Her free flow on every note is preciosly moved. Listening and seeing her on stage " LIVE" is really a treat for whole life.
H. Grimaud, como sempre concertista brilhante, e nessa obra de Rachmaninov, é de uma doçura e beleza insuperável, refletindo o espírito romântico, e nobre de Rachmaninov.
Rest in peace Claudio Abbado. I had been listening to this masterpiece conducted by Abbado for the past couple of months when I needed a hype. Comparing this to other performances and with my untrained ear, I can definitely feel the difference of Abbado's touch and the dynamics he brings to the performance. I's sad to see he is gone now.
I can only imagine serge smiling down on this magnificent pianist, what a treat to listen to this sounds like I am listening to my albums of serge Rachmaninoff, she is truly a beautiful artist very talented and blessed.diane wills
Merci à ce grand compositeur que fût Mr Rachmaninov et pour tout ces moments intenses de musique qu'il nous a laissés.Grand chef d’œuvre romantique avec ce concerto magique rempli de lyrisme et de compassion qui nous fait beaucoup de bien et qui nous aide à vivre dans ce monde plein de problèmes et de difficultés. Ici ces grands interprètes que sont Hélène Grimaud et le grand chef regretté Claudio Abbado subliment cette œuvre grâce à leur sensibilité qui nous bouleverse jusqu'au plus profond de notre cœur et jusqu'à atteindre notre âme pour nous reconduire au temps béni de l' innocence qui a bercé notre enfance.
Bravo! Such a beautiful piece of music. This performance brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard it. I'm new to classical music but I feel like a new world has been opened for me, true music, that touches the soul.
oui , elle est exceptionnelle , le c2 de Rachmaninov est délicat et puissant à la fois , il faut une bonne maitrise pour arriver à le jouer de la sorte , Hélène Grimaud joue d'une façon naturelle et avec une grande facilité à mes oreilles , c'est une grande pianiste , pour moi une des meilleures
I hear her piano playing and my brain cleans itself of every bad thought, not so good dreams, tiredness, and the thought of struggling everyday, thank you Helene for your beautiful playing, Ruth
I'm 56. If life had been different I'd feel exactly like gbatrucks does. This is marvellous, especially by someone who can play whole concerti in her head. RIP Maestro and condolences to those you leave behind and to those who love you for all the wonderful music you've given the world.
Je traduirai un des commentaires simplement : "Wow pas de mots pour cette performance. Rachmaninov doit par Helene descendre du ciel pour jouer ce chef-d'oeuvre qui a toujours été mon favori des concertos!" . Je le pense aussi ! Et merci aussi au grand chef d'orchestre Claudio Abbado
Du Ciel peut-être pas mais d'Aix en Provence certainement ... Et c'est moins loin ! Et maintenant de Berlin puisque c'est là-bas qu'elle habite avec son photographe de mari... De la Prusse à la Provence.... Il n'y a qu'une touche de piano !
Commenting on just this 1st movement: Mr Abbado has always had a marvelous way with Rachmaninoff, and here he, and his orchestra are the perfect partner to the wonder Ms Grimaud. Her playing is so unforced, always beautiful, and in service to the composer. He lovely 1st stating of the 2nd theme has such beautiful pacing, and ebb and flow. Hers is playing that reaches INSIDE, yet never loses momentum, or is ever rushed. A beautiful, elegant, musical, and when need be exhilarating 1st movement. Beautiful playing by all sections of the orchestra. On to the 2nd movement!
Incroyable, à coup le souffle. Ce 2ème concerto est en lui-même bouleversant, s'ajoute à lui le talent spectaculaire d'Helene Grimaud, ça ne peut qu'être magnifique.
Doesn't her smile at Abbado at the end just melt your heart like butter? Guys, how'd you like to come home after a hard day's work to a smile like that? (sigh)
How will it be if you comming home and your little girl playing the piano and giving you this smiles like this at 5;44 of this video. ruclips.net/video/P4sLTmRtLVk/видео.html
J Joe Townley You can find the part of the video by 5;44 on YT when you search - Emily Bear Ellen - This is of the first of six timens Emily was on the EllenDegeneres Show when she was just 6 year old. Other parts of the video i want shown are find on the playlist of - World Famous SUPERKIDS - and - Movie Soundtracks composed by Emily Bear. - I think you are amazed by her sweetness and talent.
TFE niname Oh yes, I know of Emily quite well and caught her on Ellen's show once, though not this particular one. She composes now too, another of her many gifts. Thanks you for turning me onto this incredible talent.
Door dit stuk muziek ben ik "uit de kast" gekomen dat ik alleen van klassieke muziek hou, zal een jaar of 14 geweest zijn, hoorde 2e piano concert van Rachmaninov en was totaal gegrepen. Schitterende uitvoering met Helene Grimaud, top pianiste.
Tremendous size of big wave coming into my heart. It is rushing but not excessive. But it still makes me lost in thought of this huge wave. It really show the great power of music made by all those musicians. Feel truly appreciated to conductor Claudio Abbado, Pianist Helene Grimaud and all orchestra members. I wish all of them to be blessed with all existing gods of happiness, love and great fortunes. And rest in peace Mr. Abbado. Love your world of music sincerely. And thank you so much to all musicians.
Удивительно чуткое отношение к музыке Рахманинова со стороны выдающихся, талантливых исполнителей - Х.Гримауд и К.Аббадо, а также музыкантов оркестра. Мастерство исполнителей и их бережное, почти нежное отношение к музыке композитора покоряет. Спасибо!
I'm 71 years old....when I was in the 4th grade, I wanted this for my birthday. My folks got it for me on 45 RPM records with Rach performing...If I was Czar of the world, everybody would have to go to sleep with Rach 2 or 3 playing....the world would be a better place.
I am also 71 but it is now 2018! My love of classical music began in the early 1960’s while babysitting for a family that had a pretty extensive collection of classical music and a Magnavox console stereo (or hi-fi?). I somehow stumbled on a record of Rachmaninov’s 2nd piano concerto and my life was forever changed! I listened to it multiple times each time I went to babysit and to this day it still am breathless whenever I hear this magical piece. I have over 300 classical cd’s in my collection and they still continue to bring me joy...
The orchestral treatment (particularly the first movement), is perhaps the best I've ever experienced (and I've heard Op. 18 performed many times, both live and recorded). Mr. Abaddo's treatment of this piece is just beyond extraordinary. The only thing on par with this performance is Ms. Grimaud's genius at the piano and her brilliant pianistic interpretation. Thankfully, this perfomance has been digitally captured for all to experience if they so choose.
My favorite part is at 10:30 aprox, when Hélène is soloing and the male violinist behind her shakes his head in absolute delight with the music... Just... Breathtaking.
Rachmaninov created a stunning Masterpiece here. The music is so rich and deep....which really draws you into another dimension you never knew existed.
Interpretación impecable: una orquesta apasionada, una armonía asombrosa entre el piano y la melodía orquestal. Gran director, extraordinaria pianista.
I have loved this piece since I was 16 years old and babysitting for parents that had a Magnavox hi-fi console and a recording of this. I am now 70+ years old and it still leaves me breathless! Cudos to both Rachmaninov and Grimaud...love you both!
Such a moving, beautiful, rendition. When she plays the evil in the world is banished - stops- and the love of humanity and triumph of her love and goodness that she has recreated out of this sublime music shine thorough and replace all with a constant timeless poetry.
Wow no words for this performance. Rachmaninov must of sent Helene down from the heavens to play this masterpiece which has always been my favorite of the concertos!
é comovente a maneira que ele faz o piano virar uma harpa e a tristeza que ele passa quando ele faz uma escala inversa de semi tons pode pegar alguem despreparado e fazer chorar,mais bonito ainda é a soluçao ,parece uma luz no fim do tunel ,ou quando voce esta desesperado chorando na infancia e encontra o conforto do colo da mãe .bonito msm
I just enjoy perceiving the layers of the music, each one separately, in this awesome masterpiece. The harmonies evoke reely deep emotions. The combination of harmony, passion, emotional lanscape and extraordinary performance is just mesmerizing!
I studied conducting in university and was always taught that the downbeat was "down". But I notice that many European conductors have their stick high in the air like Abbado on the 1st beat. I asked a conductor about this and was told that it's a stylistic thing--the orchestra just manages to follow regardless of where the stick is. You learn after a while that success in conducting is as much about personality, charisma, and especially "connections" as it is about musicianship.
I posted this Helene Grimaud because I belived she was greatness,however I was so wrong,it is at the very least,music treasure,human greatness and beauty beyond my any thing here,It is over a million hits now.....live on Helene!
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i've listened to a countless number of piano players playing this concerto & Helene Grimaud is by far the most authentic player i've ever heard, every time i watch & hear her playing, it gives me shivers, her technique, the emotion, the silences etc etc ... i'd love to see this concerto live one day.
I think you're right! Maybe only S. Richter o A. Gavrilov could reach her!
@@iguarni i've heard S.Richter version also but i find the staccatos too staccato if it makes sense ;-)
@@crescendoapre9705 de gustibus
The same to me. These are pure emotions ❤
The most passionate Piano Concerto ever created.Can barely describe the emotion I get everytime I listen to this masterpiece
Grimauds interpretation lends the most absolute gripping extrapolation of Rach's intent. Although somewhat late in a femine persuit but lending the listener to what is available to the ear if you know what to is correct. truly an engineer of the soul. Her book "Wild harmonies is encapsulating and an advantage of genius perspective.missed her Seattle debut, but lookiing forward to her continued recovery and more.
Obra maravilhosa executada por uma excelente pianista e por um regente, que lamentavelmente já nos deixou.
Playing this music demands everything of yourself. She payed a very high prize interpretating this concert. I adore her interpretation ❤
Whoever says that Helene Grimaud is not precise, or, God forbid, not musical or anything of the sort is deaf. Period.
One of the most beautiful interpretations of this concerto I have heard. Tempi are stunning, perfect, please no faster, please no slower. Dynamics, phrasing, exceptional. Orchestra plays out of its skin. If anything, Maestro Abbado seems a little cold, but the way the orchestra is playing, who cares how he seems. WELL DONE everyone.
This is a composition that no amount of descriptive language can adequately capture or honor.
For myself, 3 performers express this piece most meaningfully, Grimaud, Argerich, and Nobuyuki Tsujii....the latter a genius out of Japan. His performance, if you take time to watch it (an example is available on RUclips) is extremely moving.
Many thanks for your suggestions! i am definitely going to discover for myself the other 2 performers you mentioned!
Cuanta belleza y talento,existe la felicidad,gracias Helen,gracias Claudio,gracias a toda la orquesta
C'est la plus sublime interprétation de ce concerto et il y en a beaucoup; Abbado-Grimaud c'est de la magie, on dirait que l'oeuvre vient d'être composée.
Composée par eux memes
After listening to many of this piece. I really like Helene.... why? Because she adds a dynamic of phrasiology and dynamic musicality.... slowing down slightly at the end of runs..., and she is playing it like a musician instead of "banging it out...." I have not heard anyone play with her unique style... she also really becomes one with the orchestra ..... just right volumes and tempos! Not robotic! I love her!
La comunicación con la divinidad hizo que Rashmaninov compusiera esta pieza musical. No hay explicación humana para esta composición, y Helene lo interpreta con el mismo sentimiento que tuvo el compositor. Extraordinario.
Bravo Madame Grimaud pour l'interprétation monumentale du concerto numéro 2 de Sergei Rachmaninov , un morceau très difficile à interpréter , vous etes merveilleuse ,merci beaucoup
Diese Aufnahme reflektiert eine Sternstunde in der Musikaufführung!
Helene Grimaud trifft in Ausdruck, Dynamik und Agogik derart "den Hammer auf den Kopf" wie es sonst keinem Menschen vergönnt ist - und findet in Claudio Abbado und dem Festspielorchester die kongenialen Mitstreiter - fulminant!
Eckehard Lüdke, D - Kevelaer
Vollkommen einverstanden!
Tellement belle Helene Grimaud ! Un jeu subtile , délicat , ...une souveraineté , ...une musique !..............Merci
Amei adoro
bella Helene, splendido e commovente Claudio, unica Lorenza
Interprétation magistrale orchestrée par le grand regretté Claudio abbado ,
Helene grimaud magistrale : un grand moment de frissons et d émotions ..
Merci ....
This is my favourite version of my favourite piece :) Her small smile at the end to the maestro shows how well they got along and worked together and how much respect they had for each other.
Such a pity that they fell out and that she refused to appear on the same platform together ever again. The bone of contention was over a cadenza in Mozart's 23rd Piano Concerto, Ms Grimaud insisted on the one by Busoni whereas Abbado wanted the original one by Mozart. There could be no compromise between two of such strong charater.
@@Jon908584 which seems extremely odd given that the whole purpose of a cadenza was for it not to be tied to the demands of the composer....but was a chance for the soloist to show off their chops.
She rocks the keys, and the musical interpretation of this - at least the way it sounded to my ears - was absolutely magnificent.
Un chef d'oeuvre signé Rachmaninov. Une oeuvre interprétée par une magicienne, Hélène Grimaud. Merci.
N'oubliez pas Maitre Abbado.
One of the greatest Pianist of our time. Her free flow on every note is preciosly moved. Listening and seeing her on stage " LIVE" is really a treat for whole life.
music is the food of love. The food of soul.
H. Grimaud, como sempre concertista brilhante, e nessa obra de Rachmaninov, é de uma doçura e beleza insuperável, refletindo o espírito romântico, e nobre de Rachmaninov.
Plenamente de acordo!
Rest in peace Claudio Abbado.
I had been listening to this masterpiece conducted by Abbado for the past couple of months when I needed a hype. Comparing this to other performances and with my untrained ear, I can definitely feel the difference of Abbado's touch and the dynamics he brings to the performance. I's sad to see he is gone now.
RIP
I can only imagine serge smiling down on this magnificent pianist, what a treat to listen to this sounds like I am listening to my albums of serge Rachmaninoff, she is truly a beautiful artist very talented and blessed.diane wills
Merci à ce grand compositeur que fût Mr Rachmaninov et pour tout ces moments intenses de musique qu'il nous a laissés.Grand chef d’œuvre romantique avec ce concerto magique rempli de lyrisme et de compassion qui nous fait beaucoup de bien et qui nous aide à vivre dans ce monde plein de problèmes et de difficultés. Ici ces grands interprètes que sont Hélène Grimaud et le grand chef regretté Claudio Abbado subliment cette œuvre grâce à leur sensibilité qui nous bouleverse jusqu'au plus profond de notre cœur et jusqu'à atteindre notre âme pour nous reconduire au temps béni de l' innocence qui a bercé notre enfance.
Vous dites mieux que moi ce que je pense...
Bravo! Such a beautiful piece of music. This performance brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard it. I'm new to classical music but I feel like a new world has been opened for me, true music, that touches the soul.
Welcome to the true music and apologies for the delay.
Depuis mon enfance j'ai entendu,ce magnifique concerto de Rachmaninov et j'aime beaucoup l'interprétation splendide de Hélène Grimaud
Love her great sensitiviness and Master Abbado's presence...He is not with us anymore, so sorry.
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oui , elle est exceptionnelle , le c2 de Rachmaninov est délicat et puissant à la fois , il faut une bonne maitrise pour arriver à le jouer de la sorte , Hélène Grimaud joue d'une façon naturelle et avec une grande facilité à mes oreilles , c'est une grande pianiste , pour moi une des meilleures
I hear her piano playing and my brain cleans itself of every bad thought, not so good dreams, tiredness, and the thought of struggling everyday, thank you Helene for your beautiful playing, Ruth
I'm 56. If life had been different I'd feel exactly like gbatrucks does. This is marvellous, especially by someone who can play whole concerti in her head.
RIP Maestro and condolences to those you leave behind and to those who love you for all the wonderful music you've given the world.
This performance is so elegant and beautiful.
En France, on a pas de pétrole, mais on a Hélène Grimaud ! Elle est merveilleuse.
Deux belles personnes, Hélène et Claudio.
L'un part... l'autre reste
An elegant pianist and an elegant woman.
I am profoundly moved!! She is magic....
Je traduirai un des commentaires simplement : "Wow pas de mots pour cette performance. Rachmaninov doit par Helene descendre du ciel pour jouer ce chef-d'oeuvre qui a toujours été mon favori des concertos!" . Je le pense aussi ! Et merci aussi au grand chef d'orchestre Claudio Abbado
Du Ciel peut-être pas mais d'Aix en Provence certainement ... Et c'est moins loin ! Et maintenant de Berlin puisque c'est là-bas qu'elle habite avec son photographe de mari... De la Prusse à la Provence.... Il n'y a qu'une touche de piano !
The Russians have a special and unique talent with classical music.
Bravo!
So beautiful. The best version of Rachmaninoff's Moderato!
Fabuleux ! Dès les premières notes, on se sent déjà transporté...
Je pense qu’elle est la plus grande pianiste au monde... elle joue avec son coeur....et sa technique parfaite passe après... c’est ca son secret
Commenting on just this 1st movement:
Mr Abbado has always had a marvelous way with Rachmaninoff, and here he, and his orchestra are the perfect partner to the wonder Ms Grimaud.
Her playing is so unforced, always beautiful, and in service to the composer. He lovely 1st stating of the 2nd theme has such beautiful pacing, and ebb and flow.
Hers is playing that reaches INSIDE, yet never loses momentum, or is ever rushed.
A beautiful, elegant, musical, and when need be exhilarating 1st movement. Beautiful playing by all sections of the orchestra.
On to the 2nd movement!
+Robert Jason where is the 1st stating of the 2nd theme. is it from around the 4 min mark.
Grimaud's Rach 2 is the conclusion on the earth.
Incroyable, à coup le souffle. Ce 2ème concerto est en lui-même bouleversant, s'ajoute à lui le talent spectaculaire d'Helene Grimaud, ça ne peut qu'être magnifique.
Doesn't her smile at Abbado at the end just melt your heart like butter? Guys, how'd you like to come home after a hard day's work to a smile like that? (sigh)
***** There are tens of thousands of guys all over the world thinking the same thing =
How will it be if you comming home and your little girl playing the piano and giving you this smiles like this at 5;44 of this video.
ruclips.net/video/P4sLTmRtLVk/видео.html
TFE niname Awww.... the video was blocked on copyright grounds. :'-(
J Joe Townley You can find the part of the video by 5;44 on YT when you search - Emily Bear Ellen - This is of the first of six timens Emily was on the EllenDegeneres Show when she was just 6 year old.
Other parts of the video i want shown are find on the playlist of - World Famous SUPERKIDS - and - Movie Soundtracks composed by Emily Bear. - I think you are amazed by her sweetness and talent.
TFE niname Oh yes, I know of Emily quite well and caught her on Ellen's show once, though not this particular one. She composes now too, another of her many gifts. Thanks you for turning me onto this incredible talent.
Beautifully and skillfully played, and sensitively expressed....Music for the
soul...thank you, Helene !
Sara M-H
Un ange est descendu sur terre et malheureusement un grand Monsieur nous a quitté.
Magnifiquement interprété, une de mes versions préférées.
wonderful and beautiful pianist...playing great musik with the great conductor and orchestra!!!
It's an honor to watch her play. By far the best performance of this piano concerto.
Tellement beau! C'est émouvant!!! Quelle sacrée pianiste Hélène Grimaud!
Rachmaninov, Abbado, Grimaud... perfect combination.. masterpiece!
Door dit stuk muziek ben ik "uit de kast" gekomen dat ik alleen van klassieke muziek hou, zal een jaar of 14 geweest zijn, hoorde 2e piano concert van Rachmaninov en was totaal gegrepen. Schitterende uitvoering met Helene Grimaud, top pianiste.
Unique, divine, sublime...... 💫🎵🌍🎶and above all that, it has so much Mystery..🫀🙏✨✨✨✨✨✨🎶🌍
Abbado was among the greatest conductors.
H Grimaud 1/3 Rachmaninov piano concerto No.2 in C minor. op, 18 (Moderato)
Tremendous size of big wave coming into my heart. It is rushing but not excessive. But it still makes me lost in thought of this huge wave. It really show the great power of music made by all those musicians. Feel truly appreciated to conductor Claudio Abbado, Pianist Helene Grimaud and all orchestra members. I wish all of them to be blessed with all existing gods of happiness, love and great fortunes. And rest in peace Mr. Abbado. Love your world of music sincerely. And thank you so much to all musicians.
I was 15 when I bought the LP for this concert. I never stopped being amazed every time I hear it.
Удивительно чуткое отношение к музыке Рахманинова со стороны выдающихся, талантливых исполнителей - Х.Гримауд и К.Аббадо, а также музыкантов оркестра. Мастерство исполнителей и их бережное, почти нежное отношение к музыке композитора покоряет. Спасибо!
06:55 - 07:25. The reason I cry everytime I hear this.
I love that part.
One of my favourite concertos, she is such a wonderful pianist!
Héléne Grimaud et Claudio Abbado union de réve. Gratias Merci
eindelijk een zender naar mijn hart.zonder muziek, geen leven. Iedere dag luister ik met groot plezier
A sad day for music today... Rest in Peace, Claudio!
素晴らしい！
yes,a sad day,a sad century!
I feel such intense joy and sorrow I weep.
I hear you. Rachmaninoff's music in the hands of a virtuoso is almost too much for the heart to bear.
That describes the composer so well. I believe he suffered from Manic Depression.
I'm 71 years old....when I was in the 4th grade, I wanted this for my birthday. My folks got it for me on 45 RPM records with Rach performing...If I was Czar of the world, everybody would have to go to sleep with Rach 2 or 3 playing....the world would be a better place.
Wow! A 4th grader with such an incredible taste in music!
Thank you, you just brightened my day 😅 I'm in 8th grade and I've just started to fall in love with rachmaninoff's work!!
I am also 71 but it is now 2018! My love of classical music began in the early 1960’s while babysitting for a family that had a pretty extensive collection of classical music and a Magnavox console stereo (or hi-fi?). I somehow stumbled on a record of Rachmaninov’s 2nd piano concerto and my life was forever changed! I listened to it multiple times each time I went to babysit and to this day it still am breathless whenever I hear this magical piece. I have over 300 classical cd’s in my collection and they still continue to bring me joy...
How old are you in 4th grade?
I think usually 9-10.
what a performance, wonderful,,, one of my favorites
The orchestral treatment (particularly the first movement), is perhaps the best I've ever experienced (and I've heard Op. 18 performed many times, both live and recorded). Mr. Abaddo's treatment of this piece is just beyond extraordinary. The only thing on par with this performance is Ms. Grimaud's genius at the piano and her brilliant pianistic interpretation. Thankfully, this perfomance has been digitally captured for all to experience if they so choose.
My favorite part is at 10:30 aprox, when Hélène is soloing and the male violinist behind her shakes his head in absolute delight with the music... Just... Breathtaking.
Rachmaninov created a stunning Masterpiece here. The music is so rich and deep....which really draws you into another dimension you never knew existed.
Interpretación impecable: una orquesta apasionada, una armonía asombrosa entre el piano y la melodía orquestal.
Gran director, extraordinaria pianista.
This should have 1000000 views, is so beautiful
Francesca Cedano Now it does. : )
Hélène Grimaud: un patos incredibile! Magnifica interpretazione! Grazie
Merci Hélène pour cette interprétation , c'est très très beau ! on est emporté par ta virtuosité
I have loved this piece since I was 16 years old and babysitting for parents that had a Magnavox hi-fi console and a recording of this. I am now 70+ years old and it still leaves me breathless! Cudos to both Rachmaninov and Grimaud...love you both!
Such a moving, beautiful, rendition. When she plays the evil in the world is banished - stops- and the love of humanity and triumph of her love and goodness that she has recreated out of this sublime music shine thorough and replace all with a constant timeless poetry.
Wow no words for this performance. Rachmaninov must of sent Helene down from the heavens to play this masterpiece which has always been my favorite of the concertos!
현존 최고의 라흐2번 연주로 인정합니다. The best performance in the world
Claudio Abbado sailing in a sea of strings with the fiery winds of H. Grimaud... simply a dream
Una de las mejores pianistas del mundo, pero una que sabe tomar "riesgos". Sus interpretaciones son perfectas pero brillantemente "diferentes".
My favorite song out of all classic music
***** you've gone too far~haha
Merveilleux la musique classique a une emotion une force ,une beauté , une puissance incomparable .....
Beautiful interpretation. Helene Grimaud you are great.
This concerto blows me away, I will have to check out other piano concertos!
é comovente a maneira que ele faz o piano virar uma harpa e a tristeza que ele passa quando ele faz uma escala inversa de semi tons pode pegar alguem despreparado e fazer chorar,mais bonito ainda é a soluçao ,parece uma luz no fim do tunel ,ou quando voce esta desesperado chorando na infancia e encontra o conforto do colo da mãe .bonito msm
... adoro ésto ! Grimaud, es parte esencial de mi vida, ella al piano es de otra dimensión ... 💜🍁💚 ...
I just enjoy perceiving the layers of the music, each one separately, in this awesome masterpiece. The harmonies evoke reely deep emotions. The combination of harmony, passion, emotional lanscape and extraordinary performance is just mesmerizing!
Absolutely beautiful - without compare!
This orchestra is incredible. Each one of them is playing as passionately as if they were soloists. It's amazing to watch.
Hélène Grimaud virtuosa y genio musical. Increible interpretación. Es un angel del cielo.
I studied conducting in university and was always taught that the downbeat was "down". But I notice that many European conductors have their stick high in the air like Abbado on the 1st beat. I asked a conductor about this and was told that it's a stylistic thing--the orchestra just manages to follow regardless of where the stick is. You learn after a while that success in conducting is as much about personality, charisma, and especially "connections" as it is about musicianship.
206 sourds (pouces en bas), l'oeuvre est magistrale et magnifiquement interprétée, c'est juste divin!
Son livre sur l'amour des loups est magnifique ! A lire ...
Who on this earth dislikes beauty of this magnitude? This, is stunning. Sergei Rachmaninov was incredible, one of the best.
This is one of the few pieces that makes me cry every time I listen to; it gets inside you from the first notes to last.
Sergej was a magician.
I hear that Women play the piano in this performance. But I totally like this version!!!! Soft, gentle, majestic, beautiful!!!
Juste magnifique jusqu'au bout !!!! et Dieu sait si je connais ce morceau par coeur cette interprétation est splendide !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree. her smile tells a lot, had my heart melt too. moving, wonderful
Mme Hélène, Claudio Abbado, quel privilège. Mme Hélène: Elle-même une symphonie de grâce, élégance, beauté, génie personifiés.
There are no words enabling me to express my deepest honor and greatest wondering! More than extraordinary!
depuis ma plus tendre enfance j'écoute cette musique vraiment merveilleuse
She is and her style is......DIVINE!!!!
Un million de vues... Ca remonte le moral. Rachmaninoff et H. Grimaud battent Nabilla. La décadence n'est pas totale...
MDR ! C'est tout à fait ça. C'est consternant ...
Pouffecal c
Perso, je ne suis pas tracassée par ce que les autres écoutent ou regardent, aiment ou n'aiment pas. Le principal est de se faire du bien à lâme.
@@micheleleboeuf3186 moi non plus, j'aimerais tellement devenir pianiste classique comme cette chère Mme Grimaud .
I posted this Helene Grimaud because I belived she was greatness,however I was so wrong,it is at the very least,music treasure,human greatness and beauty beyond my any thing here,It is over a million hits now.....live on Helene!