Brahms 4 Pieces for Piano Op.119, Radu Lupu

[@OliverHerbertCello]

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[@robkeeleycomposer]

Wonderful, natural, unaffected playing from a great artist. RIP Radu, you will be much missed.

[@astrasfo]

He plays with such beguiling simplicity, as only a child or a genius can...

[@vivienmerchant]

It really doesn't get any better than this, a sort of benchmark for how these extraordinary masterpieces should be approached, with endless supplies of expressive depth always kept carefully in check. These are pieces which are impossible to play unless they are understood both intellectually and emotionally. If this can be achieved, the effect on an audience can be devastating - the audience always 'gets' them.

[@mikhailtrushechkin1642]

Hi:) I wonder what do You think of this? ua-cam.com/video/BYr9HN_KeQ4/v-deo.html

[@matthewnell]

The 3rd piece is probably the most delightful and care-free piece that I’ve heard in a while. :) It’s pretty amazing what Brahms does in 2 short minutes, too!

[@riccardopini9340]

Chi suona così non può morire

[@fjrocca6939]

In my opinion, these are the most beautiful piano pieces ever to spring from the heart and mind of a great composer. Brahms's Opus 118 #2 is my favorite of all.

[@harpsichordval4614]

+FJ Rocca I agree with you. I love these pieces very much. Thank you very much for warm comment and have a nice day !

[@marykalinosky90]

+FJ Rocca Yes, I also love all of these pieces. I think op.118 #5 might be my favorite.

[@lindagilbert486]

Same here

[@raymondgood6555]

Opus 119 # 1 was Clara Schumann’s favorite piano piece of Brahms. Mine too!

[@CarlBowlby]

This is brilliant piano work, fantastic, beautiful, melodious and a great gift for the ears and soul

[@giuseppemariaperego8937]

"Superior stat Lupu"❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 Giuseppe Perego Monza 16.2.1962 Grazie

[@danb.9713]

I am struck by how economical and compact these pieces are. Nothing goes to waste. An easy example is #2 which is a simple A-B-A form with coda. Brahms turns the cold, minor theme (of A) into a charming, sweet waltz in a major key for the B section. The coda is a kind of "dreamy remembrance" of the waltz, so in a sense its all "one music." The entire piece uses only "one theme.". Incredible. And Lupu's performance is wonderful -- sensitive, beautiful voicing -- I could go on. Thanks!

[@mikhailtrushechkin1642]

Hi:) I wonder what do You think of this? ua-cam.com/video/BYr9HN_KeQ4/v-deo.html

[@giuseppemariaperego8937]

Rest in peace Grande Maestro Radu Lupu ❤❤❤❤❤❤Giuseppe Perego Monza 16.2.1962 Grazie

[@industrialengineer3269]

Brahms's Op.116-119 are conformed by brief piano pieces. But oh! My god. I'm amazed of the deepness than there are in them. Undoubtedly, among my favourite works for the afforementioned instrument. Thank you for upload this rendition!

[@giuseppemariaperego8937]

Un esplosione di entusiasmo!!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 Giuseppe

[@trespasser121]

These pieces have so much depth, I feel totally immersed and almost drowning in the sound when I close my eyes.

[@amber40494]

Love the photo! Lupus arms are out like that old pic of Brahms at the piano

[@giuseppemariaperego8937]

La forma "a ponte" in questa Rapsodia!!!❤❤🎉🎉🎉 Giuseppe

[@ddee534]

RIP Mastero Radu Lupu, miss u all kind of great music 🎵

[@rango567]

나의 청춘 심연 그 까만 활화 모두 그대와 함께 였어요. 추앙하던 라두루푸님 RIP

[@fredhoupt4078]

Lupu's Brahms is sounding more convincing all the time. When you have a high level of natural and trained performance skills, what remains is an esthetic sense and that is always a personal, soul thing. You wouldn't want Horowitz to play the Goldberg Variations; Gould, Schiff or others will do just fine. With Brahms, there are certain Horowitz performances that are amazing, but they are mostly the piano concerto's which I'm tired of hearing already. Lupu's approach is so to reveal the inner poetry and beauty of the composers feelings. This is a wonderful performance.

[@EmptyVee00000]

fred houpt I would not want to hear Horowitz play anything except, perhaps, Scarlatti.

[@fredhoupt4078]

@@EmptyVee00000 That's a bit too harsh on old Vladimir. There was a lot he recorded, much of it remarkable. His Scarlatti is beautiful. I have no patience for his Bach/Busoni transcriptions. Compared to the light touch of Angela Hewitt or Murray Periah, I mostly avoid Horowitz's Baroque. I prefer Rubinstein's Brahms over Horowitz. But, these are all personal choices and there is no absolute correct choice.

[@mikhailtrushechkin1642]

Hi:) I wonder what do You think of this? ua-cam.com/video/BYr9HN_KeQ4/v-deo.html

[@fredhoupt4078]

@@mikhailtrushechkin1642 thanks for sharing. Had not heard of this artist. Such a shame that in the midst of the Covid problems he could only play to less than 50 people, or it appears that way. A fantastic resonant, nicely tuned grand piano. I am not particularly fond of his rhythmic inflections, though they are not wild like Horowitz lapsed into; quite sober. I'd enjoy hearing more of this artists music. Very nice.

[@mikhailtrushechkin1642]

@@fredhoupt4078 Thank You:) I`m always happy when somebody feels music the way I do! Visit my channel on UouTube:)

[@virtuoso1088]

Rest in peace.🙏

[@giuseppemariaperego8937]

Io adoro l'ultimo Brahms...❤❤❤Giuseppe

[@giuseppemariaperego8937]

Brahms: il progressivo. Arnold Schonberg was right!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 Giuseppe

[@iruca12345678]

ルプーさんのブラームス演奏、素晴らしいですね。ありがとうございます。😄

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

Gran piano. 🎼🎶🙋. México.

[@movidaamusica]

thank you!

[@gabrielruiz4113]

Imprescindible para mi Museo

[@SP-qi8ur]

Cual museo?

[@Loreto_]

🙏

[@youmepiano]

1-0 0:05
1-5 0:16
1-7 0:21
1-11 0:26
2-1 3:20
2-13 3:48
3-1 8:38
4-1 10:19

[@giuseppecastelli6678]

8:39

[@PaulJones-oj4kr]

The tempo of the first Intermezzo must be much slower. Serkin had the right idea. Still, Lupu is a lovely musician.

[@franciszekraczkowski4965]

Lupu's tempo allows this piece to breathe. It never sounds fluent or 'vocal' enough in slower tempi.

[@pietervoogt]

Thanks for suggesting Serkin, that comes close to ideal for me

[@amber40494]

I avoid "must" its about what you're used to hearing.

[@Examantel]

The tempo is mostly a difference of interpretation. I prefer a slower tempo too, but the piano sustain time comes into play here and the continuity of melody becomes more difficult.

[@renatofabbro5263]

That's your opinion. I much prefer this to Serkin. Serkin's is too slow to sustain a linear feel.

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

No digan Rip.