Much of the first mvt is played a little slower than other performances I know, and it gains a lot, especially given Debargue's poetic reading of it. He's consistently the most interesting of today's young pianists.
Agreed. He almost reminds me of a modern-day Glenn Gould - not so much in personality, but in their approach to music and individuality. I get to see him in concert in a month, I can't wait!!!
Debargue and this ensemble bring full justice to this concerto in a way that I don't think has been done before. I own the complete concertos and have always liked this one a lot, but upon hearing this opening, my jaw dropped at how superior this interpretation is to the recordings I've heard.
Ce superbe concerto No 5, également nommé l'Egyptien, a été exécuté à la perfection. Camille Saint-Saëns a souvent séjourné en Egypte et ce beau pays l'a fortement inspiré. Nous avons eu l'occasion d'apprécier l'immense talent de Lucas Debargue lors d'un concert et cela restera un moment inoubliable.
Incredible performance of this stunning concerto. I keep listening to it, it is so fantastic. Conductor and orchestra must be having the time of their lives playing this piece. Must see Lucas Debargue in concert this year 2023. Anyone else going!
I really like this Tempo! The 'lyrics' have time to settle and play out beautifully. The orchestra doesn't need to chase after the pianist like in other performances. A job well done by the soloist and orchestra.
A superb performance! It is hard to believe how long this great, colorful, exciting work was ignored, and virtually unknown. So glad that it is now being played more and more often- it is irresistible!
Ignored, virtually unknown? Hardly. Certainly French pianists (like here) have been playing the work for many decades, throughout the 20th century and into the 21st. Others come to mind, like Richter who made a specialty of the Saint-Saëns 5th concerto and played it many times. I'd say the first and third concertos are not played or heard often.
It could certainly stand to be played more in music schools instead of the usual suspects (i.e. Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, etc) The one that gets me the most is Saint-Saëns' 3rd concerto. It is completely ignored by pianists and there are almost no live performances on UA-cam, meanwhile it has some stunning melodies, an extremely catchy third movement, and is tough as hell.
@@paolohudson About 6 years ago Jean-Phillippe Collard played the Saint-Saens 3rd here in Baltimore, with the Baltimore Symphony and it was stupendous- even better live! I went back to hear it the second time! This coming season we will hear the famous Second- next spring with Yefim Bronfman; I'll be there!
@@matthewmosca5002 that's amazing and I'm very jealous! Jean-Philippe Collard's recording of all five concertos is my favourite, he really understands the composer's nuances and phrasing
@@kennethdower7425 Not in the United States [where I live]- the only available recording was Darre which one had to order through special sources. In the US, in the 1960's and 1970's only the Second piano concerto and rarely the 4th were aired. First and Third are indeed neglected.
What an unforgettable performance by this visionary artist. I never thought Saint-Saens was THIS brilliant, to be honest. I guess every composer just needs a brilliant performer. I LOVE his (fashion) style as well. By the way, what was that pretty piece for the encore? Saint-Saens?
@@elliottdb Alexander IS wonderful NO doubt! BUT... I think for this... I want more of a French flowing sound which Debargue OWNS... Don't get me wrong... Kantorow is REALLY world class and beyond... his finally round in the Tchaikovsky Competition just BLEW me away!
Now have a new favorite with the “Organ Symphony”! Very intriguing interplay with orchestra, could be the difficulty of last mvt. Inhibiting more performances of this unique piano concerto.
It makes me glad to have run into this video! You have grown a lot as an artist since the Tchaikovsky Competition. It makes me happy! I'll try to follow more your performances.
I don't understand the claims here of unavailability of recordings of this concerto. I have for years rejoiced in the recordings by Ciccolini and Collard, both of whom have briliantly recorded all the S.-S. concertos.
Debargue does play this passage beautifully (it reappears at 20:34), but the unique effect is due mostly to Saint-Saëns' ingenious chord voicing and dynamics. The leading melody--marked to be played mf--is actually in the left hand (moving stepwise up and down an F-major scale, starting on the third scale degree: A, B-flat, C, D, etc.). The right hand, more than an octave above--and marked pp--is delicately adding the remaining pitches of a major triad above each melody note, treating each note as the bass of a root-position chord (e.g. A major, B-flat major, C major, D major, etc.) rather than producing chords drawn from an F-major scale. The effect is that of the natural overtones of the melody somehow magically being reinforced; normally in that register of the piano such overtones are too weak to hear. The parallel chord movement (especially the parallel fifths) also has a deliberately archaic quality, not unlike medieval faux-bourdon, although the actual timbre sounds more as though the strings of the piano are being partially stopped--a clever illusion. The music for this passage can be seen starting at 12:21 in the Thibaudet recording here: ua-cam.com/video/OVZcDkJ3-bQ/v-deo.html
Toujours aussi merrveilleux et sensible, avec un toucher de clavier admitable : bravo Lucas, surtout continues de cette façon ! Mais quel est ce bis, tu ne l'as pas annnoncé, et dans quelle salle donnias tu ce concert ?
Merci @@esokolinsky31, grace à vous je connais enfin l'auteur de cette petite féérie également jouée par Lucas Debargue au festival de la Roque d'Anthéron en 2018.
The right tempo, unlike Thibaudet's break-neck fast tempo, which I dislike. But still, the very end of the final movement here is faster than is really required, which takes points away from this performance. Jean-Philippe Collard and the Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by André Previn is the reference performance to judge by.
I LOVE Tibaudet's performance of this... BUT Tibeaudet's is a little on the overly fast flighty side of things... I've performed this concerto about five years ago as piano soloist... it's an undertaking... I hear it more like Lucas plays it... BUT I'm STILL a huge fan of Tibeaudet's... ALWAYS will be!
... Saint-Saens 5th piano concerto IS HOW HEAVEN SOUNDS!!!!
Ce timbre tout à coup à13min 50. Incroyable… Quel génie de Saint Saens…
What a fabulous performance!!! The phrasing was incredible
Une oeuvre abolument géniale (d'un compositeur qui passe pour mineur) magnifiquement servie ici par Lucas Degargue !
a poet at the piano is - Lucas Debargue!
Much of the first mvt is played a little slower than other performances I know, and it gains a lot, especially given Debargue's poetic reading of it. He's consistently the most interesting of today's young pianists.
this was really exceptional...
Agreed. He almost reminds me of a modern-day Glenn Gould - not so much in personality, but in their approach to music and individuality. I get to see him in concert in a month, I can't wait!!!
Yes. Perfect tempo ❤
his opening is just heaven on earth...
A pure moment of happiness that makes me forget for a while many misfortunes...
I love this concerto and glad that its more and more performed these days . This performance is one of the best I ever heard in 50 years!
Un moment de poésie rare, la technique pianistique sublimée....
Debargue and this ensemble bring full justice to this concerto in a way that I don't think has been done before. I own the complete concertos and have always liked this one a lot, but upon hearing this opening, my jaw dropped at how superior this interpretation is to the recordings I've heard.
This concert is a kind of miracle. I cannot say more.
Ce superbe concerto No 5, également nommé l'Egyptien, a été exécuté à la perfection. Camille Saint-Saëns a souvent séjourné en Egypte et ce beau pays l'a fortement inspiré. Nous avons eu l'occasion d'apprécier l'immense talent de Lucas Debargue lors d'un concert et cela restera un moment inoubliable.
Всегда интересно слушать Lucas Debargue, чьё исполнение наполнено образными ассоциациями, тончайшей нюансировкой, колористичностью звучания, эмоциональным проживанием музыки! Браво!
Extraordinary performance. Makes one fall in love with this unique concerto!
Extraordinaire Lucas Debargue, qui semble ne plus s'arrêter de s'élever vers les plus hauts sommets musicaux.
Un moment d'éternité heureuse! Merci beaucoup!
Incredible performance of this stunning concerto. I keep listening to it, it is so fantastic. Conductor and orchestra must be having the time of their lives playing this piece. Must see Lucas Debargue in concert this year 2023. Anyone else going!
Magnificent music. Such a musical star! Thank you Camille for creating such a masterpiece
Superb performance for this lovely Concerto! Lucas is great!
I really like this Tempo! The 'lyrics' have time to settle and play out beautifully. The orchestra doesn't need to chase after the pianist like in other performances. A job well done by the soloist and orchestra.
A superb performance! It is hard to believe how long this great, colorful, exciting work was ignored, and virtually unknown. So glad that it is now being played more and more often- it is irresistible!
Ignored, virtually unknown? Hardly. Certainly French pianists (like here) have been playing the work for many decades, throughout the 20th century and into the 21st. Others come to mind, like Richter who made a specialty of the Saint-Saëns 5th concerto and played it many times. I'd say the first and third concertos are not played or heard often.
It could certainly stand to be played more in music schools instead of the usual suspects (i.e. Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, etc)
The one that gets me the most is Saint-Saëns' 3rd concerto. It is completely ignored by pianists and there are almost no live performances on UA-cam, meanwhile it has some stunning melodies, an extremely catchy third movement, and is tough as hell.
@@paolohudson About 6 years ago Jean-Phillippe Collard played the Saint-Saens 3rd here in Baltimore, with the Baltimore Symphony and it was stupendous- even better live! I went back to hear it the second time! This coming season we will hear the famous Second- next spring with Yefim Bronfman; I'll be there!
@@matthewmosca5002 that's amazing and I'm very jealous! Jean-Philippe Collard's recording of all five concertos is my favourite, he really understands the composer's nuances and phrasing
@@kennethdower7425 Not in the United States [where I live]- the only available recording was Darre which one had to order through special sources. In the US, in the 1960's and 1970's only the Second piano concerto and rarely the 4th were aired. First and Third are indeed neglected.
What an unforgettable performance by this visionary artist. I never thought Saint-Saens was THIS brilliant, to be honest. I guess every composer just needs a brilliant performer. I LOVE his (fashion) style as well. By the way, what was that pretty piece for the encore? Saint-Saens?
MILOSZ MAGIN: Nostalgie du pays
What a great performance. Truly enjoyed it.
Браво !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
гениальный человек ! у него редкая музыкальность - и я очень люблю его ..
Merci beaucoup 😍
The best performance I´ve seen so far recorded in video!!! Just perfect. Both the pianist and the orchestra.
Watch Alexandre Kantorow--pure poetry: ua-cam.com/video/5y23f_fCSTo/v-deo.html
@@elliottdb Alexander IS wonderful NO doubt! BUT... I think for this... I want more of a French flowing sound which Debargue OWNS... Don't get me wrong... Kantorow is REALLY world class and beyond... his finally round in the Tchaikovsky Competition just BLEW me away!
I love this performance.
very powerful performance!
Hi Lucas! Also your Medtner is great!!!!
Now have a new favorite with the “Organ Symphony”! Very intriguing interplay with orchestra, could be the difficulty of last mvt. Inhibiting more performances of this unique piano concerto.
Как можно?? Запретить беспредельную высоту? Вы не посмеете - как мы сможем жить, любить... А вы? -!
Belo Concerto. Excelente interpretação!
bravo !!! quel pied !!!
Somptueux...❤Merci.
Magnifique! Merci infiniment!
Que grande era Saint-saens, que magnífica composición.
1:04
It makes me glad to have run into this video! You have grown a lot as an artist since the Tchaikovsky Competition. It makes me happy! I'll try to follow more your performances.
Meraviglioso, bravo!
Lucas, how brilliant. Merci beaucoup. 🌷🌷🌷 (les Pays Bas)
I don't understand the claims here of unavailability of recordings of this concerto. I have for years rejoiced in the recordings by Ciccolini and Collard, both of whom have briliantly recorded all the S.-S. concertos.
All I can say is GREAT.
Superb!
Восторг! Merci
11:57 - Andante
23:27 - Molto Allegro
Around minute 14:00 was unbelievable sound. How?
Debargue does play this passage beautifully (it reappears at 20:34), but the unique effect is due mostly to Saint-Saëns' ingenious chord voicing and dynamics. The leading melody--marked to be played mf--is actually in the left hand (moving stepwise up and down an F-major scale, starting on the third scale degree: A, B-flat, C, D, etc.). The right hand, more than an octave above--and marked pp--is delicately adding the remaining pitches of a major triad above each melody note, treating each note as the bass of a root-position chord (e.g. A major, B-flat major, C major, D major, etc.) rather than producing chords drawn from an F-major scale.
The effect is that of the natural overtones of the melody somehow magically being reinforced; normally in that register of the piano such overtones are too weak to hear. The parallel chord movement (especially the parallel fifths) also has a deliberately archaic quality, not unlike medieval faux-bourdon, although the actual timbre sounds more as though the strings of the piano are being partially stopped--a clever illusion.
The music for this passage can be seen starting at 12:21 in the Thibaudet recording here: ua-cam.com/video/OVZcDkJ3-bQ/v-deo.html
You mean 13:50.
@@62pianoguyThank for your acоustic analyse.
The relentless applause lasting 2.4 mins signifies greatness. 29:00
Спасибо!
maravilloso , admirable
Toujours aussi bon, notre Grand Prix de Moscou !!!
здорово!
Love you,😍
Sublime!
Ух ты!!!😮
Good heavens
❤️
What was the Encore he played?
„Nostalgie du Pays“ / Milosz Magin
Toujours aussi merrveilleux et sensible, avec un toucher de clavier admitable : bravo Lucas, surtout continues de cette façon ! Mais quel est ce bis, tu ne l'as pas annnoncé, et dans quelle salle donnias tu ce concert ?
23:28
😍😍😍😍😍
I envy the lucky bastards that got to hear this live!
Does anybody know what piece he played for the encore?
extra !!!!
❤️💐
Begins at 1:03
Quel est le morceau joué en bis?
Milosz Magin, Nostalgie.
@@esokolinsky31 , merci !
Merci @@esokolinsky31, grace à vous je connais enfin l'auteur de cette petite féérie également jouée par Lucas Debargue au festival de la Roque d'Anthéron en 2018.
What is the title of his encore piece? Anyone, please?
Egyptian
@@НадеждаГолик-с8н ?
Milosz Magin - Nostalgie du pays 👍
c'est de qui, le bis??
What is he playing as an encore?
Milosz Magin - Nostalgie du pays 👍
@@jeanflamand8388 Many thanks 😁
blog
sonhomadalena.blogspot.com/2020/09/camille-saint-saens-piano-concerto-no-5.html
1:04 is a good place to start.
The right tempo, unlike Thibaudet's break-neck fast tempo, which I dislike. But still, the very end of the final movement here is faster than is really required, which takes points away from this performance. Jean-Philippe Collard and the Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by André Previn is the reference performance to judge by.
Played too fast, but its ok. 🎶
Moore Dorothy Smith Charles Robinson Karen
... wusste gar nicht, dass Christoph Sieber auch als Pianist tätig ist!!!
It is ok to be joyous Lucas. Your performance is stellar, but loses its warmth in your grungy nonchalance. Watch Thibaudet!
"in your grungy nonchalance" ! Not at all. No nonchalance, but rigor and poetry.
I LOVE Tibaudet's performance of this... BUT Tibeaudet's is a little on the overly fast flighty side of things... I've performed this concerto about five years ago as piano soloist... it's an undertaking... I hear it more like Lucas plays it... BUT I'm STILL a huge fan of Tibeaudet's... ALWAYS will be!
Not a bad performance but can't compete with others
Art is not competition, keep looking football you heart is not ready to feel emotion
23:28
1:04
23:30