Hummel's concertos nr. 2 and 3 are great works. This is the first time I hear an authentic rendition and I am blown away ! Superb soloist and orchestra. I am a composer and pianist myself and know the pianoparts of these concertos. They are very demanding on a modern grand, let alone on a period instrument ! Wonderful, wonderful performance,thank you so much .greetings from The Netherlands
Hummel was one of the composers who marked the classical- romantic period. His concerts are true masterpieces that musically transport us to others worlds. The elegance, grace and subtlety are amazing. This is one of the best interpretations I’ve heard of this concert so far. The pianist is fabulous not only for the sensibility she imprints on the theme but also for the cadence and technique she employs. Thanks for this magnificent recording that gives us moments of unequaled and profound pleasure. The orchestra and direction are superb.
This a minor concerto is indeed a marvel. It made me curious for the others and I find that H never equalled this one. The others are nice and elegant but more in the league of Ries, Hertz, Kalkbrenner and many others. The a minor stands totally apart.
Wow! This is my favorite Hummel's Piano Concerto No. 2. This work is a that only a "Master" of both composer and performers can perform. I had no idea that this site had been uploaded until now. What a wonderful performance. I would like to express my utmost respect to the superb pianist Else Biesemans and their accomplished members of the orchestra, who are using period instruments to faithfully reproduce the performance of Hummel's time. Thank you very much, from an unknown composer Nagamine, in Okinawa Japan.
Beautiful music and a masterful performance by all musicians! Fantastic sound and acoustics. I am so impressed by Els skills and that she had the entire piece memorized. Thank you for recording and sharing this.
Hello! I just want to say bravo and thank you! For the last months I've been revisiting this video again and again. This really is the best recorded performance for this work, hands down, and it's obviously made with love. It's marvelous! Thank you so much! Warm greetings from a Portuguese composer, arranger, pianist and teacher of composition and music history). Pedro Almeida
Oh was für eine tolle Entdeckung! Und welch inspirierendes und und wunderbares Spiel von Orchester und Els Biesemans! Els, Herzlichen Dank als für diese Trouvaille!
I would love it if you put out an album of piano concerti. I've always wanted to play on a historical instrument, but have never had the chance. Jealous of your skill and the instrument you perform with.
Prachtige uitvoering op instrumenten uit de negentiende eeuw en geleid door een concertmeester. Gelukkig neemt dankzij UA-cam de belangstelling voor de fantastische componist Hummel terecht weer toe. Mevrouw Biesemans alle complimenten voor u!
Exquisite! ❤ (Just wish you had decided to provide the continuo as well. I'm pretty sure that basso continuo hadn't quite died out fully yet by Hummel's time. ... 😢 )
This slightly reminds me of Mozart belonging in the 19th century alongside with Beethoven lol, yet the music sounds confused. As in to say what is this Classical composer doing in this era? 😂
Wooooow, thanks to ALL y'all good people who played this musical gem for us!!!!
Hummel's concertos nr. 2 and 3 are great works. This is the first time I hear an authentic rendition and I am blown away ! Superb soloist and orchestra. I am a composer and pianist myself and know the pianoparts of these concertos. They are very demanding on a modern grand, let alone on a period instrument ! Wonderful, wonderful performance,thank you so much .greetings from The Netherlands
Hummel was one of the composers who marked the classical- romantic period. His concerts are true masterpieces that musically transport us to others worlds. The elegance, grace and subtlety are amazing. This is one of the best interpretations I’ve heard of this concert so far.
The pianist is fabulous not only for the sensibility she imprints on the theme but also for the cadence and technique she employs.
Thanks for this magnificent recording that gives us moments of unequaled and profound pleasure. The orchestra and direction are superb.
amazing quality all around, the musicians, the composer, and fabulous recording... all together pure joy to listen!
Fantastic performance of one of the most beautiful 19th century piano concertos. Simply outstanding!!
This a minor concerto is indeed a marvel. It made me curious for the others and I find that H never equalled this one. The others are nice and elegant but more in the league of Ries, Hertz, Kalkbrenner and many others. The a minor stands totally apart.
Wow! This is my favorite Hummel's Piano Concerto No. 2. This work is a that only a "Master" of both composer and performers can perform. I had no idea that this site had been uploaded until now. What a wonderful performance. I would like to express my utmost respect to the superb pianist Else Biesemans and their accomplished members of the orchestra, who are using period instruments to faithfully reproduce the performance of Hummel's time. Thank you very much, from an unknown composer Nagamine, in Okinawa Japan.
You can't get more idiosincratic than in the last movment. What a masterpiece.
Beeindruckend!!! Ich gratuliere ganz herzlich!!
Wenn juckts
Beautiful music and a masterful performance by all musicians! Fantastic sound and acoustics. I am so impressed by Els skills and that she had the entire piece memorized. Thank you for recording and sharing this.
Ja fantastisch. Ook een heel fijn tempo. Prachtig gespeeld.
Hello! I just want to say bravo and thank you! For the last months I've been revisiting this video again and again. This really is the best recorded performance for this work, hands down, and it's obviously made with love. It's marvelous! Thank you so much! Warm greetings from a Portuguese composer, arranger, pianist and teacher of composition and music history).
Pedro Almeida
Oh was für eine tolle Entdeckung! Und welch inspirierendes und und wunderbares Spiel von Orchester und Els Biesemans! Els, Herzlichen Dank als für diese Trouvaille!
I would love it if you put out an album of piano concerti.
I've always wanted to play on a historical instrument, but have never had the chance. Jealous of your skill and the instrument you perform with.
fantastisch, danke an alle! Schön, den Fritz wieder mal von Dir zu hören, Els, wunderbar!
Bravi tutti e bravissima Els: una esecuzione che tiene con il fiato sospeso.
Hummels Konzerte stehen viel zu selten auf dem Programm!
This is magnificent! Bravo!!
Sublime, 2nd. movm. Impressive!
The best performance!
Prachtige uitvoering op instrumenten uit de negentiende eeuw en geleid door een concertmeester. Gelukkig neemt dankzij UA-cam de belangstelling voor de fantastische componist Hummel terecht weer toe. Mevrouw Biesemans alle complimenten voor u!
fantastisch, zo verrassend verfrissend, Bravo!
Lovely playing. And a lovely instrument.
A mű csodaszép, az előadás varázslatos.
Prachtig, zeer mooie ontdekking!
Wat een ongelooflijke uitvoering
Excellent performance
Exquisite! ❤ (Just wish you had decided to provide the continuo as well. I'm pretty sure that basso continuo hadn't quite died out fully yet by Hummel's time. ... 😢 )
Magnefique!
Thank God for todays Steinways, Bosendorfers, Faziolis, Steingraeber& Sohne...
08:27 try to do that on a grand piano 😱
Wat een virtuoos pianospel. Hoe krijg je dat in je vingers? Fantastisch1
29:40
This slightly reminds me of Mozart belonging in the 19th century alongside with Beethoven lol, yet the music sounds confused. As in to say what is this Classical composer doing in this era? 😂