Bonjour viewers, just a quick response to some of the negative comments. As explained in the notes, the film was breaking new ground and we allowed ourselves to experiment fully with the process and take risks. For those of you who are more technical, among many other things, we wanted to be close to the pianist and his instrument and widen the lens to create our close-ups, rather than stay far and end up with the typical flat telephoto close-ups you see in every classical music film. Merci for watching and commenting.
This is one of the most innovative performances I have ever seen. The piece is flawless and this man's interpretation is fantastic. The visuals add a whole new level of depth and emotion. This is exactly what we need, more creative ways of presenting classical music to help engage listeners/viewers.
The performance was second to none ... I wanted to strangle the guy with the camera, nothing cool about floating all over the place, I want to see this guy PLAY!!!
@@flyurway I disagree completely, the camera work was innovative and added a new layer to the idea of what performance can be. I am happy to see how combining another art form contributes to my perception of the piece.
@@kolplam Well you're entitled to your opinion, glad that you enjoy it. As I watched (or tried to) it brought back memories of the party days of yore, and many really, really drunken moments where everything kept moving and wouldn't stay still. My stomach will settle in about 1/2 hour.
@@flyurway Good to know that the camera work did it's job properly to convey strong emotion in you, albeit emotions you don't want to visit. A+ for the art of cinema and making people feel!!
Nga Nguyen I am 17, what piece(s) are you playing? I played the Brahm's Sonata for him, although I think I should have played the Prokofiev Toccata instead because of this video ;(
la "meilleure interprétation" entendue à ce jour..! clarté du phrasé contre-phrasé ; main gauche et droite distincte... tempo irréprochable (ni trop lent ni trop rapide)... aucune confusion dans les notes... la Virtuosité de M.LAPLANTE est incontestable ! from France 🇫🇷
André Laplante est un de nos plus grands artistes, il cherche constamment et se remet en question à chaque seconde... j'aime ce qu'il propose... il est authentique et vrai! Bravo André!
My chorus teacher said she had to play this in college, but the glissando was so fast that her fingers bled all over the keyboard, but she played right through it.
Je suis absolument d'accord avec vous. J'ai écouté son Liszt (1ère Valse de Mephistopheles et Dante Sonata) et je peux dire seulement que je suis bouche bée. J'ai écrit à son agent de concert mais jusqu'à présent il n'a pas répondu. Pas de quoi. Je vais publier des blogs en regard de son art car cette homme est un génie de piano, pour de vrai! C'est une très grande personne, un vrai philosophe de la musique. C'est un homme qui surpasse de loin le robotisme pianistique qui est l'ordre du jour.
At 2:14 left hand plays something completely different at what is in the score and also in this audio. It is clear that the video image doesnt correspond. May be the pianist made a mistake but they went ahead
This wonderful movie shows genius, both the genius of the star pianist and the genius of the camera that was capturing the star, the famous RED movie camera, my dream since several years. But to come back at my burning question ... why is Laplante *not* world-famous and not even famous beyond Canada? He is actually known only as a regional pianist in the Toronto region and Québec. It hurts me to know this, for it reveals so much about all I am talking in my books. And see, this film was not done by an American company but a French one or rather, one from Québec, probably Montréal.
When videoing a pianist, keep the camera still and hands in view at all times. omg the zooming in and out, I feel like I'm watching a 60's super hero film
@@tylerjonhson2986 "When videoing a pianist, keep the camera still and hands in view at all times" but why be confined by those rules? why not get creative and try to convey greater emotion through modern means? this conservative thinking is exactly how classical music dies. let's not get stuck in regiment. this is art, let it be that, let it breathe.
2:25 was brilliant. But the other quick zooms just felt tacky. 1:18 felt like I was watching someone's snapchat story. Overall I really enjoyed the camera work.
i felt the same way. when the first quick zoom came at 1:18 i was like, oh god, no! anything but this! But then the one at 2:25 was just perfectly executed and works amazingly well with the music.
At 2:13, he played that arpeggio in both hands, and he started it from the middle. That's not what my edition says; many other performers also started that arpeggio from the bottom of the keyboard. I wonder which published edition this guy is using?
The audio was recorded separately and the pianist is hand(?)-syncing in the video. He played the LH run that should come at 2:21 by mistake. I don't blame him - that camera must have been distracting on a whole new level
Bonjour viewers, just a quick response to some of the negative comments. As explained in the notes, the film was breaking new ground and we allowed ourselves to experiment fully with the process and take risks. For those of you who are more technical, among many other things, we wanted to be close to the pianist and his instrument and widen the lens to create our close-ups, rather than stay far and end up with the typical flat telephoto close-ups you see in every classical music film.
Merci for watching and commenting.
This is one of the most innovative performances I have ever seen. The piece is flawless and this man's interpretation is fantastic. The visuals add a whole new level of depth and emotion. This is exactly what we need, more creative ways of presenting classical music to help engage listeners/viewers.
The performance was second to none ... I wanted to strangle the guy with the camera, nothing cool about floating all over the place, I want to see this guy PLAY!!!
@@flyurway I disagree completely, the camera work was innovative and added a new layer to the idea of what performance can be. I am happy to see how combining another art form contributes to my perception of the piece.
@@kolplam Well you're entitled to your opinion, glad that you enjoy it. As I watched (or tried to) it brought back memories of the party days of yore, and many really, really drunken moments where everything kept moving and wouldn't stay still. My stomach will settle in about 1/2 hour.
@@flyurway Good to know that the camera work did it's job properly to convey strong emotion in you, albeit emotions you don't want to visit. A+ for the art of cinema and making people feel!!
Listen Traum
I'm getting a masterclass with Andre Laplante tomorrow! I can't tell if I'm excited or extremely nervous.
+Fanchen Piano Hope you enjoy the invaluable lesson with Sir Laplante thoroughly.
MzSonicjinn
It was an honour to play for him and be criticized, sad thing is I forgot to shake his hand.
+Fanchen Piano how old are you I am 11
Nga Nguyen
I am 17, what piece(s) are you playing? I played the Brahm's Sonata for him, although I think I should have played the Prokofiev Toccata instead because of this video ;(
+Fanchen Piano I am playing this and a Chopin scherzo the 2nd one
Without a doubt this is the single best performance of this piece. Just superb in every way!
la "meilleure interprétation" entendue à ce jour..! clarté du phrasé contre-phrasé ; main gauche et droite distincte... tempo irréprochable (ni trop lent ni trop rapide)... aucune confusion dans les notes... la Virtuosité de M.LAPLANTE est incontestable ! from France 🇫🇷
One of my favorite pieces of music. Haunting yet energetic. I thought some other performances on UA-cam were awesome, then I heard this!
Wow! I am embarrassed to admit that I don't know Andre LaPlante's playing. Very, very rare and beautiful. And, well, amazing!!!
Are you now familiar with him? Have you listened to his Liszt sonata in B minor and Mephisto waltz?
The pianist and cameraperson competing for the spotlight lol
*camera robot
0:48 waking up in hell and seeing devils with pitch forks shoving people into a burning lake lol
André Laplante est un de nos plus grands artistes, il cherche constamment et se remet en question à chaque seconde... j'aime ce qu'il propose... il est authentique et vrai!
Bravo André!
My chorus teacher said she had to play this in college, but the glissando was so fast that her fingers bled all over the keyboard, but she played right through it.
Je suis absolument d'accord avec vous. J'ai écouté son Liszt (1ère Valse de Mephistopheles et Dante Sonata) et je peux dire seulement que je suis bouche bée. J'ai écrit à son agent de concert mais jusqu'à présent il n'a pas répondu. Pas de quoi. Je vais publier des blogs en regard de son art car cette homme est un génie de piano, pour de vrai! C'est une très grande personne, un vrai philosophe de la musique. C'est un homme qui surpasse de loin le robotisme pianistique qui est l'ordre du jour.
This is the best video of a performance I've ever seen. I wish they were all filmed this way.
Bravo André, c'est un grand plaisir de t'entendre et de voir que tu es sans conteste un grand pianiste.
Wonderful playing, but the camera work was a bit too much for me
I loved everything
@@kacemchawqi5787 - Me too, I enjoyed every bit of it!
agree. its a bit distracting and dizzying
@@FeonaLeeJones - And what about his performance?
I found it amazing
At 2:14 left hand plays something completely different at what is in the score and also in this audio. It is clear that the video image doesnt correspond. May be the pianist made a mistake but they went ahead
This wonderful movie shows genius, both the genius of the star pianist and the genius of the camera that was capturing the star, the famous RED movie camera, my dream since several years.
But to come back at my burning question ... why is Laplante *not* world-famous and not even famous beyond Canada? He is actually known only as a regional pianist in the Toronto region and Québec.
It hurts me to know this, for it reveals so much about all I am talking in my books. And see, this film was not done by an American company but a French one or rather, one from Québec, probably Montréal.
Great camera work.
When videoing a pianist, keep the camera still and hands in view at all times.
omg the zooming in and out, I feel like I'm watching a 60's super hero film
I agree. The way the camera moves is quite spooky, reflecting the diabolic character of this piece.
@@tylerjonhson2986 "When videoing a pianist, keep the camera still and hands in view at all times" but why be confined by those rules? why not get creative and try to convey greater emotion through modern means? this conservative thinking is exactly how classical music dies. let's not get stuck in regiment. this is art, let it be that, let it breathe.
What a most Beautiful performance! ,,Thank You..John Rapp
The technique is flawless. Absolutely superb! I just think his performance could've been a tad more electrified.
What?!?
2:25 Cameraman in the action 😂
すばらしい！ワンダフル！！！！かっちょいいーーwonderful!
Et un GRAND COMPLIMENT à l'équipe et le RED pour cette production!!!!!
Thank God you posted this or we'd be stuck with Kissin's performance. This rocks.
Paul Dykstra Or Gavrilov's or Weissenberg's or Prokofiev's own performance...
Richter's is fabulous.
kissins was eexcellent.
what a most beautiful performance..thank you..John Rapp======
2:25 was brilliant. But the other quick zooms just felt tacky. 1:18 felt like I was watching someone's snapchat story. Overall I really enjoyed the camera work.
i felt the same way. when the first quick zoom came at 1:18 i was like, oh god, no! anything but this! But then the one at 2:25 was just perfectly executed and works amazingly well with the music.
Cool Work done with the canera. Very creative !!
What a most beautiful performance1..John Rapp
At 2:13, he played that arpeggio in both hands, and he started it from the middle. That's not what my edition says; many other performers also started that arpeggio from the bottom of the keyboard.
I wonder which published edition this guy is using?
+Jo Smith i noticed that too and i can't find the edition in which it starts in the middle
I'll try and find out guys. Thanks for listening!
The audio was recorded separately and the pianist is hand(?)-syncing in the video. He played the LH run that should come at 2:21 by mistake. I don't blame him - that camera must have been distracting on a whole new level
But the hands are not playing what we're hearing there. It's not what long ago would have been real.
awesome....thank you..John Rapp
Extremly well played!!
Who fixed the piano?
just discovered this guy. great playing but i can't believe i'm just now finding out about him.
Listen to his Liszt sonata in B minor and Mephisto waltz if you haven't yet
2:25 what ?
GREAT !!!!!
Bravo.
beautiful interpretation, laplante did amazing.
What camera was used?
Two Red Ones. We shot in stereo to make a 3D version...
Cool, thanks.
Nice work on the camera and great playing but I think it needs a tiny bit more pedal
lol sick camera wurk
Saw a 5th grade play this piece. Not nearly as good and as emotionally as this man but still. It made me want to quit piano.
Something became from Liszt's Sonata
naice
The sforzati in the end could have been brought out better....
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CSI Miami fan, Horatio 😜
Not a bad interpretation. The cinema? You're as bad as pop music.
cringe