This vintage Steinway sounds really better than the actually ones, warm and sublime and the superior Yuliana Avdeeva knows how to use it.What an extraodinarily clear and accented piano playing. A charming person, modest and without attitudes or mannerisms, which is also a reason why she is so uniquely brilliant. All that matters to her is playing the piano. Many thank´s to the Tippet Rise Art Center crew for this great technical recording. Bravo.
I seldom ever write anything on UA-cam, but just had to send my admiration and congratulations on your playing. At last someone who does not speed through in some sort of musical race. I am recording this work next year and I assure you we share similar feelings for this wonderful work. Great piano as well.
They actually wound the strings differently in this era than they do in more modern pianos. There are a few octaves where they harmonics on the bridge are different pitches for the same note. Remember there are 3 strings for 1 note on most strings. So those there strings have different harmonics each. But in "newer" pianos they are the same pitch on the harmonics in search of a more pure tone. Pretty interesting!
To make music this demanding sound so remarkably relaxed, unaffected, and natural requires great art. The wonderful paradox is that we're almost never aware that Avdeeva is "interpreting" yet, of course, she is. We just don't notice. The apparently artless reveals, in fact, great art.
I had always thought Chopin's 3rd Piano Sonata somewhat inferior to his 2nd... until now... This is an unutterably beautiful performance. Ms. Avdeeva is a genius.
Dear ladyDear lady/ sir - I agree, that older Steinways or some other older great pianos (Bechstein, Bluthner, Bosendorfer..) sound absolutely better, than most contemporary manufactered pianos, but- if you'd hear Fazioli, you'd , at least partly, change your opinion.. I'm pianist myself and can say, that on Fazioli you can do anything you want in any dinamic, etc.., not to mention, that keys don't tire you, at all, like on most pianos..
@@joeykrempleIt is not a question of race, but of age. "Pop" music has reached a point where it is simply drums, a few repeated chords, and a single vocalist (heavily autotuned, of course) because this is all that modern listeners can understand. Music has always been designed to appeal the masses; however, today's masses are as uneducated and ignorant as ever before, despite the fact that we live in the most knowledgable and technologically advanced period in human history.
Been listening to this masterpiece by Chopin for 60 years, performed live and on records, by everybody. This is the finest performance of it that I have ever heard. Sensitive, thoughtful, beautifully organized, perfectly articulated and delivered with powerful emotion. Amazing.
Be sure to check out her new album which also has this piece on it. We recorded it a few months after this performance! www.pentatonemusic.com/product/chopin-voyage/
Piacevole esecuzione, rimarchevole specie nel secondo tempo. Finale poco corrusco, forse per via anche del pur pregevolissimo Steinway. Si spera che simili interessantissimi strumenti vengano restaurati conservando le componenti originali...altrimenti di " vintage" hanno ben poco ( la cordiera, a sentire il suono, non credo sia originale d' epoca).
Very nice playing. I would prefer last movement to be played faster and more virtuosic with less pulling back on sound! This is the culmination of the longest most evolved of all of his solo piano pieces!!!! The last part needs to be played with tremendous Glory and quadruple F in my opinion. Listen to Zimmerman's recording.
Yulianna has become one of my favorite pianists. Everything she plays is perfect. Tippet Rise Art Center: I'd like to know more about that piano. Obviously, rebuilt. First time I've seen a Steinway with green felt. What year is it? Who rebuilt it? Thanks.
This piano is our oldest we have in our Concert hall. Her name is Seraphina and she's from 1897! Tali Mahanor out of new york rebuilt her and our Tech Mike Toia has been taking very good care of here the last 8 years. Yulianna's newest album that came out(available on all platforms) just last week was recorded here as well but she used CD18 our 1941 Steinway own by Vladimir Horowitz and later Eugene Istomin. She used the American hammers for the new album.
One of the best players ever in terms of being true to the music in so many works that she interprets! BRAVISSIMA! Bill did a great job teaching :)
This vintage Steinway sounds really better than the actually ones, warm and sublime and the superior Yuliana Avdeeva knows how to use it.What an extraodinarily clear and accented piano playing. A charming person, modest and without attitudes or mannerisms, which is also a reason why she is so uniquely brilliant. All that matters to her is playing the piano.
Many thank´s to the Tippet Rise Art Center crew for this great technical recording. Bravo.
I agree
This vintage Steinway is special, very warm and dignified sound…
Grande maturità musicale,potenza, suono curato, fraseggio stupendo. Grazie Yulianna;❤
I seldom ever write anything on UA-cam, but just had to send my admiration and congratulations on your playing. At last someone who does not speed through in some sort of musical race. I am recording this work next year and I assure you we share similar feelings for this wonderful work. Great piano as well.
Wonderful performance as ever. Thank you Yulianna👏
outstanding performance!
Wow.. She has such great clarity and good whimsical expression for this piece. It’s sublime.
Everything is amazing
Wonderful playing, wonderful artist.
She is my favorite pianist und artist. Her play is fantastic. I would love to attend her recital.
Beautiful. And an amazing antique piano. The classic era Steinway
Just....incredible
A true artist, virtuosity in favor of music. Brava.
Lovely playing - and a gorgeous vintage Steinway!
Seraphina(the piano) is indeed gorgeous! From 1897!
@@TippetRiseArtCenter Steinways of that vintage when fully restored are truly lovely: warm, rich-toned and singing but with plenty of power.
They actually wound the strings differently in this era than they do in more modern pianos. There are a few octaves where they harmonics on the bridge are different pitches for the same note. Remember there are 3 strings for 1 note on most strings. So those there strings have different harmonics each. But in "newer" pianos they are the same pitch on the harmonics in search of a more pure tone. Pretty interesting!
@@TippetRiseArtCenter Thank you!
To make music this demanding sound so remarkably relaxed, unaffected, and natural requires great art. The wonderful paradox is that we're almost never aware that Avdeeva is "interpreting" yet, of course, she is. We just don't notice. The apparently artless reveals, in fact, great art.
I had always thought Chopin's 3rd Piano Sonata somewhat inferior to his 2nd... until now...
This is an unutterably beautiful performance. Ms. Avdeeva is a genius.
Spitzenperformance.
Excelente interpretación.😊❤
To memorize such a long classical piece that is not easy to play is absolutely amazing 😮😊
What a piano! Unfortunately manufacturer's don't know how to make instruments like this any more....
Dear ladyDear lady/ sir - I agree, that older Steinways or some other older great pianos (Bechstein, Bluthner, Bosendorfer..) sound absolutely better, than most contemporary manufactered pianos, but- if you'd hear Fazioli, you'd , at least partly, change your opinion.. I'm pianist myself and can say, that on Fazioli you can do anything you want in any dinamic, etc.., not to mention, that keys don't tire you, at all, like on most pianos..
❤
I wonder why this music doesn't appeal to a more diverse audience.
A lot of non whites tend to favor rhythm over melody, harmony and development.
I think it speaks to almost anyone, if they are exposed to it in a proper way. (not sure what proper really means here :))
@@joeykrempleIt is not a question of race, but of age. "Pop" music has reached a point where it is simply drums, a few repeated chords, and a single vocalist (heavily autotuned, of course) because this is all that modern listeners can understand. Music has always been designed to appeal the masses; however, today's masses are as uneducated and ignorant as ever before, despite the fact that we live in the most knowledgable and technologically advanced period in human history.
@@joeykrempleyea blacks
I thought this beautiful piece was making me cry, but turns out, I was chopin onions.
Been listening to this masterpiece by Chopin for 60 years, performed live and on records, by everybody. This is the finest performance of it that I have ever heard. Sensitive, thoughtful, beautifully organized, perfectly articulated and delivered with powerful emotion. Amazing.
Be sure to check out her new album which also has this piece on it. We recorded it a few months after this performance! www.pentatonemusic.com/product/chopin-voyage/
How beautiful she is
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😍
Хорошее исполнение.
Piacevole esecuzione, rimarchevole specie nel secondo tempo.
Finale poco corrusco, forse per via anche del pur pregevolissimo Steinway.
Si spera che simili interessantissimi strumenti vengano restaurati conservando le componenti originali...altrimenti di " vintage" hanno ben poco ( la cordiera, a sentire il suono, non credo sia originale d' epoca).
professor mcgonagall is back!
after hearing this performance, that is what you have to say?
What does that mean anyway?
Very nice playing. I would prefer last movement to be played faster and more virtuosic with less pulling back on sound! This is the culmination of the longest most evolved of all of his solo piano pieces!!!! The last part needs to be played with tremendous Glory and quadruple F in my opinion. Listen to Zimmerman's recording.
Are you referring to Krystian Zimerman? I wasn’t aware he recorded this sonata - can you tell me where I can find it? Thanks!
I hope she gets to read your comment. I’m sure she would find it helpful.
@aryehlion9984 it's on you tube
Yulianna has become one of my favorite pianists. Everything she plays is perfect.
Tippet Rise Art Center: I'd like to know more about that piano. Obviously, rebuilt. First time I've seen a Steinway with green felt. What year is it? Who rebuilt it? Thanks.
I hope you guys got Yulianna out on a horse or two while she was there or at least to a rodeo.
It looks like a very old one (though rebuilt), with turned legs. I'd guess around 1900 or earlier? Just a guess though.
@@jassonsw The fall board says New York LONDON Hamburg. There was a English factory?
The duration of this classical piece is incredible!!
This piano is our oldest we have in our Concert hall. Her name is Seraphina and she's from 1897! Tali Mahanor out of new york rebuilt her and our Tech Mike Toia has been taking very good care of here the last 8 years.
Yulianna's newest album that came out(available on all platforms) just last week was recorded here as well but she used CD18 our 1941 Steinway own by Vladimir Horowitz and later Eugene Istomin. She used the American hammers for the new album.