Yeah, but dude on the couch is facing east as Ruby faces north. Perhaps dude should watch from in front of the fireplace. And why is no one wearing a smoking jacket? Oh, and the pic on the wall is crooked. Was there a fistfight earlier?
Liszt was a genius and could tailor the most masterful of melodies so beautifully.Rubinstein, in my opinion, was one of the greatest concert pianists to recreate that beauty ever.
@no. Liszt wanted to play and compose pieces only he could play himself But at hes last years he realised he wanted hes pieces to be remembered. And sadly he realised after chopins death Even chopin himself didnt like liszt pieces
@@robertselims9149 chopin was pretty picky on what composers he liked and what pieces, but he was a very technically man and wanted things to be done a certain way
Fantastic. I grew up with my Father playing this very piano. He purchased it from Rubenstein and shipped it to PNG! It's amazing to see the piano I now have in my home, right here.
Anita Rhodes: that's really special. I saw him on the Today show several times in his later yrs (I think he lived to be 95). My mother attended his 1943 concert in Constitution Hall in DC, Tchaikovsky concerto with the BSO/Serge Koussevitsky (hope I spelled his name correctly). Her eyes would drift into another plane of existence telling me about it. Did you know what a "ladies man" he was--something he shared that with Liszt!
I love this interpretation. The melody is so clearly defined, notably in the first section up to the first cadenza. This is something I always have strived for when playing this piece, and is executed so clearly by Rubinstein. Though I think Cziffra's cadenzas are more technically perfected, I still think Rubinstein's interpretation is the go-to when looking for a 'perfect' version.
How I like this 21 people that think that this is bad performance.. Great pianist in far away times and the masterpiece itself are played brilliant. How could anyone think that this is bad video?! Ridiculous
The sound of an old piano plus the white noise of old recording equipment it’s like watching family videos everything has such a genuine feel to it- beautiful.
he plays a completely different interpretation then I typically hear more often now, and the way he sticks out the melody so clearly is something I’ve never seen to this extent before. So beautiful.
Rubinstein's is the best I have heard of this piece. Although the recording is old, you can still hear the beautiful Steinway piano tone and natural improvisatory style of the performance. Marvelous! There may be better more modern recordings of this by Rubinstein.
This was recorded in 1954. The film is old, it will have a few imperfections . Maestro Rubenstein was among the best of the best. Just appreciate the music for what it is...a Masterpiece.
This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. These hisses of the sounds just give the music a glum and authentic tone, and Mr. Rubinstein's conplacency and accuracy just makes it even more pleasant.
I'm actually convinced that it's because of his coordination of arm weight, gravity and control of the key. I've experienced drastic changes in my tone like that but by the time I wake up the next day, it's gone again. …. really frustrating.
really noone plays classical piano like this man. the timing and pace is so immaculate and his tone is rich and completely consistent throughout the piece, you can hear how present he is with the music as he plays.
It is exactly this melodious, yet mellow tone which makes Rubinstein's playing so special. Now it is clear that part of it is due to the analogue recording, but I have the strong feeling that most modern pianists simply don't "dare" to emphasise the melody so clearly, instead it sounds rather "technical" and cold.
My piano teacher in college would always tell me the wonders of watching him live and would always send me recordings of him for the pieces I was working on and I would see other interpretations and none could compare.
That was wonderful. I wonder if you'd forgive me if I made a special request. My favorite video is your upload of Liebestraum, and I've played it so often that I've worn out the replay button. It would be nice to hear it without noise.
The other man at the end of the video looks completely and utterly humbled by his experience of listening to Liebestraum for what is probably the 1000th time. Almost a troubled sense of calmness. It is certainly difficult to comprehend how Liszt was able to say so much with a single piece of piano music. Humanity at it's finest.
I do not disagree on the passion and greatness. You are 100% correct. I am overwhelmed every time I listen to this; and it is often. I guess you and I cannot help it and that is a good thing. :)))
An amazing technician he was..wish I had a memory like he had ..and to play that whole song with no mistakes..and at such speed in parts.. such amazing work!!
The recording quality creates harsher sound prominent especially in the stringendo build leading to climax (and I also would've preferred greater accelerando/fluidity and sound projecting from piano instead of pressed down [preventing an almost rude sound] leading to the climax), but I suppose it also adds to an overall sense of wistfulness and nostalgia that Rubenstein portrays in the piece. Wonderfully deep, resonant, and rich (reminiscent of dark chocolate) Steinway sound, especially evident during the theme. The theme is played so wonderfully raw and genuine and unadulterated. It is like Liszt being so ineffably passionate about something, but feels so vulnerable, so exposed upon expressing it. There is a hesitancy, an inner turmoil in this theme that is so gloriously... human. As Liszt begins to speak of this person/passion, he loses himself in it... he begins to let go of his inhibitions, truly and wholly reveal his love. After his bellowing proclamation to the world his love, he realizes just how exposed he made himself, and returns to his reticent state- still magnificently passionate, but more sheltered, more cautious. There is such a pure and transcendent tenderness in this music that I can't describe in words. It makes my throat constrict and grips at my heart. It brings tears to my eyes. Rubinstein and Liszt are completely in sync. This is my favorite rendition of the piece :)
+Kraechtshammer Trust me, my german friend told me. being a german, the first thing you wanna do is to tell everybody that you are a german. Regardless it's a insignificant detail.
love this performance! every notes seems to vibrate and linger after he press the keys. I like his play much more than most of professional pianist that is still active today.
Not sure if anyone else noticed that extra note at 3:22, at the end of that phrase...naught Rubenstein ;) haha but this recording really is awesome. He didn't take it ridiculously fast, like some others did (and still do), and his tone IS amazing +bledredwine
I've been 'browsing' by all the Liebestraum no.3 videos on youtube. And seriously, this one is just overwhelming, hands down the most touching one. Thank you for the upload.
People complaining about the bad quality of the vid. I like that hiss sound and all. It gives the music a sort of old feel to it.
I agree with you
Spatharios it was recorded in 1954 after all
Absoulutely
me to
Me too
This is truly Liebestraum without a scratch.
lol
Very well Aged comment
Liebestraum with a background hiss 🤣
There's a lot of scratch in the quality of te audio.
@@FilipinoFurryhow the heck we crossed paths, other account o' mine?
It's so nice because he's playing for a friend on the couch.
Yeah, but dude on the couch is facing east as Ruby faces north. Perhaps dude should watch from in front of the fireplace. And why is no one wearing a smoking jacket? Oh, and the pic on the wall is crooked. Was there a fistfight earlier?
@@wadeworkman7283 who hurt you?
@@phuonglinhnguyenngoc8934 He hit the ground from loft bed when he was a child. Sadly with the head.
@@phuonglinhnguyenngoc8934 lol
Yeah they are gay.
Imagine being so talented you can play such a hard piece like this without even looking down
Liam Gallagher skill, not talent.
Once you’ve practiced a piece for long enough it becomes just muscle memory
@@vincentbailon7007 well yes, but its hard to get to that level with Liebestraum, because its hard technically
Its really offensive saying "Talent" instead of skill
@@kamatayon6380 it's actually not that hard
Hands down best version I've heard of this piece. I'm envious of the guy on the couch who could hear it without all the noise.
Without scratch ;p
You can play it yourself.
@@williamwoolf8072 you'll never reach the sound and quality of rubinstein.
it's the noise of nostalgia.
The low quality recorder is making it more emotional
Liszt was a genius and could tailor the most masterful of melodies so beautifully.Rubinstein, in my opinion, was one of the greatest concert pianists to recreate that beauty ever.
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A true genius. I heard him play live around 1970 in London. I will never forget that Chopin concert. No one plays like Rubinstein.
Ты прям на его концерте был?
he has a sense of humor! 'Liebestraum without scratch,' lol
@@pauloferreira2189 que tristeza llave🐵
What’s that mean..?
현지윤 -> What does that mean
@@user-cn5nd7pj4s chopin
@@user-cn5nd7pj4s What does it mean*
It's insane when you think about it that Liszt started composing some beatiful pieces only after Chopin's death...
did not want to be rivals with chopin i guess
@no.
Liszt wanted to play and compose pieces only he could play himself
But at hes last years he realised he wanted hes pieces to be remembered.
And sadly he realised after chopins death
Even chopin himself didnt like liszt pieces
@@robertselims9149 chopin was pretty picky on what composers he liked and what pieces, but he was a very technically man and wanted things to be done a certain way
@@baldmista1907 yes beacuse early liszt pieces werent good
@@robertselims9149why do you insist thst early Liszt pieces werent good loser?
I love it how you can't see the emotion in his face, but hear it in the melody. Artur Rubinstein, playing with straight face, not wasting any emotion.
Fantastic. I grew up with my Father playing this very piano. He purchased it from Rubenstein and shipped it to PNG! It's amazing to see the piano I now have in my home, right here.
Anita Rhodes really??
Wow...Does it still sound as good as back then?
I hope it's in good shape! I'd kill to play it one day. Lol
Anita Rhodes: that's really special. I saw him on the Today show several times in his later yrs (I think he lived to be 95). My mother attended his 1943 concert in Constitution Hall in DC, Tchaikovsky concerto with the BSO/Serge Koussevitsky (hope I spelled his name correctly). Her eyes would drift into another plane of existence telling me about it. Did you know what a "ladies man" he was--something he shared that with Liszt!
You should play it on that piano and upload it for us to hear. Thank you.
"Liebestraume without a scratch" - just a lot of hiss and crackle instead!
+lsbrother Technically, the dude in the video did get to listen to him without the scratch. haha
+Abram Fontanilla Well true - but he was the only one that did! Actually there are plenty of good quality recordings of Rubinstein - got some myself.
lol
+Abraham Fontanilla or without a lot of hiss and crackle either. What a lucky guy!
lsbrother , 1954 there was no stereo. listen to purity beyond scratch.
Why do I cry every time I listen to Artur play Liebestraum? I love it so.
I love this interpretation. The melody is so clearly defined, notably in the first section up to the first cadenza. This is something I always have strived for when playing this piece, and is executed so clearly by Rubinstein. Though I think Cziffra's cadenzas are more technically perfected, I still think Rubinstein's interpretation is the go-to when looking for a 'perfect' version.
Thank you for this wonderful comment on this masterpiece, Dick Assman.
True
that profile thumbnail tho HEHE BOI
@@HamSammichOG holy shit bro I’m dead
Wise words, Dick Assman.
This probley best version liebstraum I can listen this all day
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Thank you for all the comments! Rubinstein was genious!
5:04 he died from the pure beauty of his plying and by hearing it without a scratch.
This made me chuckle
this version of liebestraum hits me in the heart. the timing and dynamics and tone it's all beautiful! I'd love to hear it in higher quality
Yeah, the audio quality isn’t great, but for some reason a strange part of me sometimes enjoys the “old recording” sound.
Artur Rubinstein (1887-1982). For my money, the 20th century's greatest classical pianist.
Alfred Cortot 1877 -1962 .
The best performance and interpretation.
AGREE
Thats totally subjective but I must agree this is just beautiful
agreed the tempo is just perfect.
Bolet is better😁
Search for Claudio Arrau and stfu
How I like this 21 people that think that this is bad performance.. Great pianist in far away times and the masterpiece itself are played brilliant. How could anyone think that this is bad video?! Ridiculous
I think we'll only look back on Artur Rubinstein and Krystian Zimerman as geniusses. I don't think Trifonov or Yundi Li come even close! :P
thesattelinge
Compared with the human stupidity, I think it isn’t too many.
bad quality audio . Specially when the tittle states high quality. Rubinstein is always good, no one discuss that
They're just jealous.
I friend of the family saw him at the Beverly Hilton hotel. She smiled and said hello. He invited her to join him for lunch. She was in heaven.
The best Liebestraum I ever heard.
makes me think of all the moments in my life, happy and sad.
The sound of an old piano plus the white noise of old recording equipment it’s like watching family videos everything has such a genuine feel to it- beautiful.
he plays a completely different interpretation then I typically hear more often now, and the way he sticks out the melody so clearly is something I’ve never seen to this extent before. So beautiful.
Yeah, the climax is always rushed nowadays
Rubinstein's is the best I have heard of this piece. Although the recording is old, you can still hear the beautiful Steinway piano tone and natural improvisatory style of the performance. Marvelous! There may be better more modern recordings of this by Rubinstein.
NOBODY has ever played it better!!! ❤❤❤
Best of the best, this recording should never be forgotten!!! Wonderful!!!!!
This was recorded in 1954. The film is old, it will have a few imperfections . Maestro Rubenstein was among the best of the best. Just appreciate the music for what it is...a Masterpiece.
2024 anyone?
Me
Yessir
Yes.. and I always tear up when I listen....
Yes
Showing this to my 2 year old son
Incredibile
Whenever I listen to this version by Arthur Rubinstein I am in paradise.
We are so lucky that we can still enjoy him, scratch o no scratch! Thank you
Love this! Usually pianists tend to play it too fast..you can hear every note.. and it sounds "dreamy" and beautiful.
There is something special about Rubinstein's playing (of nocturne, of liebestraum) that always touches you deeply and moves you to tears
I can play Liebestraum without a piano.
+Craig Opperman Joke! I can play it without hands!
이러시면 I can play without eyesㅋㅋ
+Jason Kim Rubenstein can! watch it again, see if he ever looked at the piano
me too
+Franz List thank you for composing this song. That, in a way, is playing Liebestraum without a piano ;)
This is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. These hisses of the sounds just give the music a glum and authentic tone, and Mr. Rubinstein's conplacency and accuracy just makes it even more pleasant.
This is really a gem.
Love it how he can simply feel the music and play it without having to make a show out of it like langlang
Its hes way of playing it hes not making a show lol, i think hes performance is really good
cm 803 yeah well....I guess but I feel like he’s not playing his own music sometimes...
I like his Phrasing like Lang Lang’s it is so (idk what words to describe with) powerful?
Disagree
Disagree, every pianist is different
Seriously, how does he get that tone? That's amazing.
bledredwine partly because of his good voicing, and partly because of the different recording technologies back then.
bledredwine tbh i actually like the tone you get from old recordings
I'm actually convinced that it's because of his coordination of arm weight, gravity and control of the key. I've experienced drastic changes in my tone like that but by the time I wake up the next day, it's gone again. …. really frustrating.
That said, I agree that old recordings are better. The new ones are so boring.
It's the "scratch"s guys.
really noone plays classical piano like this man. the timing and pace is so immaculate and his tone is rich and completely consistent throughout the piece, you can hear how present he is with the music as he plays.
there are two phenomenal things here, his interpretation and his resemblance to my grandfather
i dont need 2k neither 7.1. this is perfect quality
It is exactly this melodious, yet mellow tone which makes Rubinstein's playing so special. Now it is clear that part of it is due to the analogue recording, but I have the strong feeling that most modern pianists simply don't "dare" to emphasise the melody so clearly, instead it sounds rather "technical" and cold.
joernbroeker I just listened to Lang Lang and Khatia ... both more delicate. Rubenstein, he good, too!
Euphorion _ Laugh!
Khatia plays it her way, Lang Lang surprised the hell out of me and Rubinstein is incomparable.
And I haven’t heard Valentina or Martha.
@@warrengwonka2479 "he good, too!" Like he was an amateur ahahaha
whenever i listen to this, i feel i am transported to the clouds and i am just floating. it is truly a masterpiece
My piano teacher in college would always tell me the wonders of watching him live and would always send me recordings of him for the pieces I was working on and I would see other interpretations and none could compare.
Five Minutes of wonder. You can watch this piece with better quality, never mind. It's always precious
3:12-18..now that is really twinkling the ivories, :-)
Brilliant performance, his is the best I have heard.
Heavenly!
Tickling my ovaries*
Best performance of all the ones I have heard...absolutely outstanding.
Smooth as silk.
That was wonderful. I wonder if you'd forgive me if I made a special request. My favorite video is your upload of Liebestraum, and I've played it so often that I've worn out the replay button. It would be nice to hear it without noise.
+CoolCat123450 LMFAO!!!!!
CoolCat123450 funny
Google obliged you. You may now trigger the automatic Replay function, thus sparing the button the tremendous workload.
ua-cam.com/video/LBflOHufrQY/v-deo.html there it i without the noise. Well....most of the noise
"Alright, Liebestraum without scratch :) "
The sound is unique. I don’t know how Rubinstein did such beautiful sound
Um homem que tocava com a alma!
WOW..how perfect and beautiful was that? So, so lovely.
He made it look easy with that posture without any dramatic and theatric expression. Greatest at simplicity 😭
haha that last shot of the guy is perfect
yes, its like he is thinking, well 530.000 people would like to have been me right now
That's me in every fuckin morning like "What the hell am I doing with my life".....
PinayPanda i read this comment as soon as it got to the last shot. I think the host died. Right there. In the sofa.
Jeremy Francis what a peaceful way to go
Jeremy Francis lol I thought that too, he died in bliss
Какое же наслаждение было слушать гениальную музыку в исполнении гения. Я расплакалась. Спасибо
Listen to the beauty of this piece and how Rubinstein played it with all that expression in the melody
U again!!?😳
this man really show us how this gorgeous music should be played.
I love when pianist pull all the force on the final F Octave chord of the clímax
The best interpretation of this piece. His melody sounds really like a tenor voice. Phrasing is superb.
I love listening to Rubinstein play, but I also love to hear his interviews. He was an amazing man!
The other man at the end of the video looks completely and utterly humbled by his experience of listening to Liebestraum for what is probably the 1000th time. Almost a troubled sense of calmness.
It is certainly difficult to comprehend how Liszt was able to say so much with a single piece of piano music. Humanity at it's finest.
one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard, always evokes beautiful emotion
watching this video has been one of the most beautiful experiences of my life, i am in tears
He is one of the greatest for good seasons.
Exquisite. Superb sensitive touch and so warmly felt. I heard Rubinstein live in London around 1970. I will never forget that magical night.
Got to be one of the best interpretations of this piece. Absolutely brilliant.
He must be heaven sent to bring joy and peace and beauty to our hearts.
The expression on his face! Amazing interpretation.
i think this will always be my favorite recording of this piece.
what an amazing pianist
I do not disagree on the passion and greatness. You are 100% correct. I am overwhelmed every time I listen to this; and it is often. I guess you and I cannot help it and that is a good thing. :)))
An amazing technician he was..wish I had a memory like he had ..and to play that whole song with no mistakes..and at such speed in parts.. such amazing work!!
It inspires me to fall in love with Autumn 2019..So Intact!💜
_SHINE LIKE TECH RAINBOW!🌈_
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The recording quality creates harsher sound prominent especially in the stringendo build leading to climax (and I also would've preferred greater accelerando/fluidity and sound projecting from piano instead of pressed down [preventing an almost rude sound] leading to the climax), but I suppose it also adds to an overall sense of wistfulness and nostalgia that Rubenstein portrays in the piece. Wonderfully deep, resonant, and rich (reminiscent of dark chocolate) Steinway sound, especially evident during the theme. The theme is played so wonderfully raw and genuine and unadulterated. It is like Liszt being so ineffably passionate about something, but feels so vulnerable, so exposed upon expressing it. There is a hesitancy, an inner turmoil in this theme that is so gloriously... human. As Liszt begins to speak of this person/passion, he loses himself in it... he begins to let go of his inhibitions, truly and wholly reveal his love. After his bellowing proclamation to the world his love, he realizes just how exposed he made himself, and returns to his reticent state- still magnificently passionate, but more sheltered, more cautious. There is such a pure and transcendent tenderness in this music that I can't describe in words. It makes my throat constrict and grips at my heart. It brings tears to my eyes. Rubinstein and Liszt are completely in sync. This is my favorite rendition of the piece :)
Being a German, I didn't exactly understand everything you said, but it seemed right and intelligent xD
+Kraechtshammer Trust me, my german friend told me. being a german, the first thing you wanna do is to tell everybody that you are a german. Regardless it's a insignificant detail.
Das allersletzte das du offenbahren solltest, ist das du deutscher Abstammung bist.
+Grammar Nazi check me please
"Regardless it's a insignificant detail."
It's an*
OlavHaraldsonDenHellige ! xD Thanks! The world needs more people like you.
Wow... he played effortlessly.
Wish he did more Liszt cuz this is beautiful.
nothing encapsulates the feeling of love like this masterpiece by Rubinstein.
Ypu mean this masterpiece by Liszt
love this performance! every notes seems to vibrate and linger after he press the keys. I like his play much more than most of professional pianist that is still active today.
yeah, me too, i think they can't be even compared! This is top top quality.
I'm so happy to find this video. So beautiful. Love Rubinstein and Liszt
This clip is such a gift to the world. Thank you for sharing it.
Simply great, thanks for uploading.
Para mim o pianista mais versátil de todos os tempos. GRANDE ARTISTA
Just in awe!
So beautiful to listen and see how he "delivers" himself to Music, for the sake of Music.
Merci, Maestro.
Not sure if anyone else noticed that extra note at 3:22, at the end of that phrase...naught Rubenstein ;) haha but this recording really is awesome. He didn't take it ridiculously fast, like some others did (and still do), and his tone IS amazing +bledredwine
Well, I kinda felt some parts were too slow... But even though, this is excellent, he really puts something personal and beautiful to it :)
+Fábio Rodrigues I think it sounds nicer like this. Many renditions feel too rushed for me
Yeah, it's better this way than too fast.
Tone , tone and more tone !!! He draws a tone from the soundboard that transports you to a higher place ! Thanks for the uplifting upload
THE TUNE TOUCHES MY HEART !!
beautiful!!
he's my hero tbh
This is the best that I’ve seen and heard in a long time. What a beautiful piece of history.
I've been 'browsing' by all the Liebestraum no.3 videos on youtube. And seriously, this one is just overwhelming, hands down the most touching one.
Thank you for the upload.
Лучшее исполнение этого ноктюрна! Человек дейвствительно пережил то, что исполняет!!! Браво
Mano, que coisa maravilhosa. Eu conhecia essa música mas não sabia o nome, fiquei um tempão caçando e finalmente encontrei essa obra-prima
Oh, God! How I love this!
Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic!
This is the best version I have listen so far. The full piano sound, the nuances, everything is perfect!
Mestre Rubinstein! O senhor é um anjo tocando esse piano! Sorte nossa ter vídeos do senhor e poder admirá-lo. Descanse na paz do Senhor.