Víkingur Ólafsson - Bach: Aria variata (alla maniera italiana) in A Minor, BWV 989 | Yellow Lounge
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson performs Johann Sebastian Bach - Aria variata (alla maniera italiana) in A Minor, BWV 989 at Musikbrauerei Yellow Lounge in September 2018. Listen to his Bach album on Deutsche Grammophon: DG.lnk.to/olaf...
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Víkingur Ólafsson - Bach: Aria variata (alla maniera italiana) in A Minor, BWV 989 | Yellow Lounge
To be able to play well, just one piece of Bach would be a life not wasted.
After the din of centuries, after the dust of history, after the banality of us all there will remain the genius of Bach. Would that anyone of us could have achieved in a lifetime what Bach achieved in a day.
Bach is forever.
@@anthonydavid6703 he does. He speak for himself and many of us
Good luck genius
Rossini? why not
It was only yesterday that I heard this pianist on the radio. I was knocked out, so have now found all Vikingur's clips on UA-cam. The boy is sensational. I have known these variations for fifty years and used to attempt them myself. In this performance, the ornamention, the range of colours done only by fingers and the range done by pedalling, his voicing, his singing tone, his contrapuntal thinking. Since Gould & Tureck (in their different ways) no pianist has so thrilled me in Bach as V Olafsson.
He is a phenomenon in the musical world. An interpreter of Bach with so interesting musical ideas and a faultless technique to realize them is something extraordinary.
Olafsson is grandiose! But listen to Igor Levit's Goldberg Variationen, too.
Hardly a boy - he is 35!
But I agree he is sensational. The most limpid Bach playing since Dinu Lipatti.
Yeah he is really amazing. The number of colors he brings into his play... I think I feel it's sometimes a bit "superficial" but it's probably at least 50% me who wasn't even able to imagine this range of playing was possible ^^
@@hinrichberlin8156 Thank you for introducing me to Igor Levit's Goldberg Variationen. Levitt, too, is exceptional.
Vikingur could play 'Chopsticks' and it would sound heavenly! He is a fine Bach interpreter, as his version of the Goldberg Variations shows. He comes across as a thoroughly nice guy as well. Bravissimo!
Absolute clarity of idea and execution: nothing can touch Vikingur at the moment as a Bach interpreter.
I'm in awe of how his heart and fingers know the path and follow it boldly, mindfully, carefully.
I always thought Glenn was the ultimate. Now I hear this: Vikingur is his successor. I am flabbergasted! But in the end it is the genius of JS Bach!!
His fingers play the keys with such authority. He really is a wonderful pianist.
I don't usually listen to piano music, being a pianist myself, but this is different. He,like Gould,transcends the instrument so all we hear is the music in its purest intention and expression. Amazing in other words
“I don’t usually listen to piano music, being a pianist myself” … this is a very troubling statement.
I wonder if this performance is perhaps how Bach might have played it.....the music is both human and God like.
Bach truly speaks to us here
Wow!. Where have I been? Is it possible that we have found another Glenn Gould? Yes, it must be! Perfect touch, phrasing, making the piano sing melodiously. Lovely, delicate hands and superb technique. Here I go to the CD store!
yes a wild boy but without the harshness, but clearly technically with all the articulatory skill the new generation of pianists possesses (+ sokolov)
Not Gould. Tharaud or Schiff.
buy both the Bach (the new version) and the Rameau, supreme music making. Actually technically beyond my beloved Gould. I hope he can sustain that level of quality. Out of this world.
@@Jorgereflexivo an insult a day keeps the doctor away :-) Different class altogether, my friend.
I am not a musician. I love listening to Bach. Even with my tin ears I can tell this guy's playing is special!
.....If you love to listen to JSB you do surely feel with heart and soul. No explanation needed. Everything perfectly alright! RDS
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limpid clarity with a quiet lyrical passion - that is ---Bach.
Dynamics and attack Bach could have only dreamed about. Olafsson brings new and wonderful music to my tired heart. I can only be grateful.
Love how he lets Bach’s music speak for itself 💗💗💗
This is wonderful. In some ways it's even better than the album version. So much to love here, not the least of which is that when he reprises the Aria after the last variation he plays it "in the distance" as if it's a memory of the Aria. To my ears, Víkingur Ólafsson's translations of Bach to the piano are among the best I've ever heard.
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Bach full of surprises and beautifully played. Greatly appreciated 4:30
Olafsson congratulations.
👍👍👍
Best performance of Bach
bravo vìkingur. bravo...
i love his melancholic, etheric sound...what a talent!
Les gens ne comprennent toujours pas que le son d'un piano vient surtout de sa structure ,sa préparation, intonation, harmonisation accord ect. .....
@@monsieurtimmy6838 as well as what the recording engineers decide to do with it, unfortunately...
What is so fun about Bach is that he always inspires new interpreters to play him the best they can. No offend in this, and we listeners have the benefit to listen to all attempts. What makes me so glad now is this Islander Vikingur Ólafsson. As I understand, he is one of the best these times to play Bach on a piano. I think he needs attention, but a recommendation not to think so much about Glenn Gould. So forget Glenn and play it the way you want, Vikingur!
I newly heard him at Berwald Hall, Stockholm, in a Mozart program. But the encore was Bach, Organ sonata no 4 for piano. Guess if this was popular among the audience?
Massive, huge talent.
Without any doubt, Gould has found an heir in this pianist. Most beautiful interpretation since the master.
This young man really understands what piano-forte actually means, like no one else in my memory.
The whole history of the piano thrown into the toilet by your short memory...
(Mmmmm.... Should one reply to such hopelessly ignorant, vulgar and arrogant comment? ... No, what for?)
@@trnfncb11 lmao passive aggressive boomers
This young man has the golden touch, so serene and very relaxing, thank you!
I am so impressed!!! He is a master of detail!
Unglaubliche Klangkultur stets voll inhaltlich begründet eingesetzt. Ein Erlebnis für den Spieler selbst wie für Zuhörer!
Jawohl! Johann Sebatian muss sein sehr Stoltz daoben Im himmel wann er hört dieses neues supertalent.
il faut l'écouter jouer Rameau ... un déjà grand pianiste. Il joue BACH avec une élégance particulière. un bonheur
Impressionnée par ces interprétations même si quelquefois il fait quelques arrangements. Rameau lui va aussi comme un gant
Great soul,great musician,thank you Vikingur !
О, да! Божественный пианист. Особенно, когда он играет Баха.
И чувственность, и сдержанность, и мастерство музыканта, конечно...
Хочется слушать и слушать. И следить за руками. И смотреть на этого молодого человека. Как не выразить слова благодарности Всевышнему?!
Храни его, Господи!
nous sommes privilégies de voir surgir de jeunes pianistes surdoués dans notre époque tourmentée...trifonov, juga wang,lisitsa....et soudain ce vikingur et son BACH qui défie toute description...merci,merci..
Just beautiful - touching heart and soul - your way playing Bach!
This interpretation is sensational!
Прекрасный пианист , глубокий музыкант! Спасибо за музыку Баха!
Bach's music always gives me hope and courage. Thank you for the good music.
Superb Bach playing, taking the listener on an emotional journey through to final peace and serenity. This performance shows how the piano can reveal gems of musical detail that are impossible on the harpsichord ...
Quelle merveille !
I heard Vikingur play a Bach Partita in the cloisters of the Abbeye of Silvocaine at La Roque D'Antheron in 2017 and it was clear then we were in the presence of a Bach pianist of unerring instincts and taste, not to mention one possessing seemingly flawless virtuosity.
Abbaye de Silvacane with so old and beautiful plane trees!
I have been a guitarist my entire life, but I understand piano and other takes.
This is extraordinary.
A completely new sound of Bach! Just simply marvelous!
Mr Ólafsson has a great sound!
Exquisitely performed. Thank you for the many colours and depth you have given to this gem of a work.
J.S. Setting the universe on an even keel if only you'll listen. Thank you, Vikingur!
Right, but then, who is this guy, Samuel Feinberg, recorded in the sheet music performance? He arranged the peice. His playing is stunning as well.
This chap does know how to play Bach !
Reminds me of Dinu Lipatti.Sounds exquisite.
Smoothe as transparent glass of multiple colors! Like flowing water or clouds overhead!👍🌹👌
Maitrise et lâché prise !
tout le génie de Bach rendu par un très grand interprète !
Неперевершено! Яка насолода! Велике спасибі!
Very subtle beautiful playing
I like so much Víkingur Ólafsson. He is my new reference, for Bach music.
It was today that I discovered this amazing pianist. I have two favourite Bach performers, but this young man outshines them.
Marvelous!
Marvellous played!
So fresh. Unbelievable. Thank You so much Olaff.
I forgot about the yellow lounge...this pianist is the perfect Bach performer! His interpretation is heavenly!!
He plays really nice, BUT i think the perfect bach performer was our beloved glenn gould. At least for me :)
한 음 한 음 안 들리는 부분 없이 저절로 집중하게 해주는 연주네요. 대단합니다.
Wirklich eine zauberhafte Interpretation!
Amazing... A fresh new sound from Bach. What a wonderful pianist. I am a pianist too, when I first heard Vikingur I was impressed and immediately felt that a great pianist emerged. Thank you!
EXCELENT!!!! SUPREME!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!
Very perfect touch
Bravo!!! All that I consider is essential in an Bach interpretation is there. Also the diminuendos and the rubatos. In these italian inspired variations I can smell the genious of a real artist, Vikingur Ólafsson.
I watched this guy play the Goldberg Variations in one sitting just a few months ago. Amazing stuff, not the finest pianist ever but certainly of a high standard and, more importantly, exactly what was needed for Bach, a richly textured sound with warmth and good sonority. And, on a side note, never have I heard a concert hall so silent, and this is in 2024 where people respond with confusion if you even mention concert etiquette in passing in a conversation!!!
Thank you SO much, Hr. Olafsson!
Breathtaking music and performance. ❤️
Extraordinary performance ! Thank you !
Hard working people with a GOD-given talent as a present to this troubled world. Thank you. (beautiful sound too !)
He is an atheist!
@@emfox6280 So God's present to this troubled world through an atheist then. No contradiction if you know God.
👏👏👏👏 Nice what a nicely felt performance of Bach this young pianist looks really promising!
Completely different from everything done previously! Absolutely wonderful!!!
Absolutely amazing performance. Made my day
I got me his excellent album for Christmas - and it is a constant source for joy, inspiration and comfort in these trying times during the lock-down!
His touch takes you so close this competition , that you feel you drawn in totally,!
Brilliant, firy job Mr. Ó. Your Viking ancestors would be very proud.
For me this is the best performance 💜💙
Pure Brilliance.
The best Bach performer !!
Astonishing!
Wow!! Beautiful! What a great interpreter! :)
Fascinatingly beautiful. I cannot stop listening.
It's good for the soul
Just… Wow!
It was an amazing performance. I enjoyed every moment.
Respect for the author and personality of the interpreter. Thanks a lor for your excellent and original performance. Good music and greetings from Italy,
Fabio
A++!!! The most beautiful minor .
Music with melismas has a very high senses of expression. Love it!
Thank you ! Bravo!!!
Great, great musician performing great, great Music
Floating on his brilliant interpretation.
He makes me happy I found the right click/ "loop" feature !!
Il Bach che ci piace! Filtrato attraverso l' umanesimo della cultura greco-latina. Splendida la accordatura dello steinway e "magic touch" di VO nello stile ABM.
Amazing! I'm actually stuck for words.
Great pianist!😊
I , too , just discovered him on the radio today and experienced such pleasure listening to him play so clear , singing at times , precise, absolutely wonderful!! Thrilling performances on youtube , indeed, so I had to order a record which I will await with great anticipation.
Bravo! I have just listened to this masterly playing. Wow!
He looks and plays piano like a sober artist with great passion. Good news for the music...
Magnifique et quelle qualité de son !
Uau!!
Wonderfull
Beautiful
Finally a distinguish good taste and technique modern pianist ..thanks God talents still shine over a world of corruption and false dark prophets imposed to us
Talent ( Atlantic) is in Angels hands . The good connection to invisible world. !
That the Ocean of a new ideas and waves of emotions. Kvanta mechanic!
Su interpretación es menos visceral que la de Gould, pero es más etérea, más espiritual....alimento para el alma...Otro de los grandes intérpretes de Bach...Es y será de los Grandes.
An absolute pleasure to listen to! Glad I stumbled onto this.
Excellent!