Volodos plays Brahms' Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 21 No. 1

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  • @giacomo2511
    @giacomo2511 Місяць тому +1

    I listened to Volodos playing this piece live in Milan many years ago ago (maybe it was this concert, who knows). I adore this piece and I found his rendition the best ever listened. I still think it is the best available ever…
    Volodos turned this piece in a beauty delirium.
    His one of the 2/3 best in the world, probably the most touching.

  • @789armstrong
    @789armstrong 5 років тому +30

    Volodos is probably the greatest living pianist. Once again he proves that he is a superb musician as well as a great virtuoso.

    • @ianboard544
      @ianboard544 4 роки тому +5

      For me, a toss up between him and Sokolov, depending on the music.

    • @EmptyVee00000
      @EmptyVee00000 3 роки тому

      He or Kissin.

  • @jonathanbein5559
    @jonathanbein5559 3 місяці тому +2

    Brahms wrote this gem at age 24. Already a mature master.

  • @jans5331
    @jans5331 2 роки тому +5

    Heard it again today and still have to say it was wonderful again. I have not heard a better performance nor an equally brilliant one. Thank you!

  • @aperson6934
    @aperson6934 5 років тому +20

    1:32 - Var 1
    3:02 - Var 2
    3:58 - Var 3
    5:00 - Var 4
    5:58 - Var 5
    7:29 - Var 6
    8:29 - Var 7
    10:12 - Var 8
    11:01 - Var 9
    12:28 - Var 10
    13:19 - Var 11

  • @parkch1123
    @parkch1123 6 років тому +7

    This melody is so beautiful...
    Incredible performance!

  • @cicir423
    @cicir423 4 роки тому +8

    My gosh, this literally rips my heart. What a gift this is to hear such a special, rarely played piece performed in this way. It's hard to find words to express the beauty and vulnerable level of expression in this performance.

    • @paulstrickler5684
      @paulstrickler5684 10 місяців тому

      The sound of this piano is just gorgeous. I wonder what make.

  • @jans5331
    @jans5331 4 роки тому +4

    It does not happen very often but it does happen - a new and wonderful discovery for me. The brilliant Volodos I know but this beautiful composition was new to me. Thank you for uploading !

  • @paulmetdebbie447
    @paulmetdebbie447 4 роки тому +6

    He takes the time to let the important notes sing, very beautiful. Great tone, velvet, grand and clear as a bell, a unique combination. A very romantic Brahms indeed, one clearly hears the voice of Schumann too. Just discovered this composition because of your upload, thank you very much❤️!

  • @sandyhsu1550
    @sandyhsu1550 Рік тому

    Thank you very much for uploading this!!! His piano recital few years ago was still the best piano recital I have seen. Sometimes I really hope he makes more recording😢

  • @Pic0la
    @Pic0la 11 років тому +12

    Wonderfull, saw this live in Eindhoven (Netherlands) quite some years ago and have been waiting ever since for someone to put this online. thank you! :)

  • @tomholownia2085
    @tomholownia2085 5 років тому +18

    There's a cough at the end!!!! This was live!?!?!?!? This has to be one of the best recordings ever made. Absolutely flawless technique, and flawless interpretation, Volodos is a genius

    • @shawnmand5607
      @shawnmand5607 5 років тому +3

      And Volodos deemed it "unnecessary" to record. What choice does he leave us but to record him live in concert?

    • @giacomo2511
      @giacomo2511 Місяць тому

      I listened to Volodos playing this piece live in Milan many years ago ago (maybe it was this concert). I adore this piece and I found his rendition the best ever listened. I still think it is the best available ever…

  • @Musicforever3000
    @Musicforever3000 7 років тому +6

    Incredible performance! Bravissimo!

  • @rahkmaninov9692
    @rahkmaninov9692 4 роки тому +1

    One of the greatest masterpieces of all time!

  • @miopva
    @miopva 9 років тому +8

    II variation is so beautiful.

  • @darnfirefingers
    @darnfirefingers 4 роки тому +3

    Oh my gosh Mr. Volodos!

  • @serenaebner7866
    @serenaebner7866 3 роки тому +3

    Le quattro battute che coincidono con 14:50, secondo me, sono tra le più belle mai scritte. Io ho studiato ed eseguito l'intero pezzo per loro. Lui è eccezionale

  • @dasglasperlenspiel10
    @dasglasperlenspiel10 6 років тому +5

    This is one of my favorite pieces by Brahms. I also have a wonderful late "live" recording by Edwin Fischer that is quite different from this, and also very beautiful.

  • @nadastojanovic9585
    @nadastojanovic9585 6 років тому +5

    He is amazing!!!

    • @dianecothern1999
      @dianecothern1999 6 років тому +1

      Yes, Volodos plays this piece so movingly....delicate, tender....utterly lovely. ~ Diane Cothern

  • @nylehotaling675
    @nylehotaling675 2 роки тому

    Astonishingly good performance....

  • @ariovski
    @ariovski 6 років тому +4

    Que maravilha de intérprete. Um controle voluptuoso de acordes, que chegam ao ponto de fazer submergir a minha alma em uma planície luxuosa de doçuras reconfortantes.

  • @ianboard544
    @ianboard544 6 років тому +2

    wonderful

  • @Hamadan
    @Hamadan Рік тому +1

    Thank you for uploading this wonderful recording! It is truly a hidden gem!!!!!!!
    Where can I get the recording? I want to buy it. (I couldn't find in Mr. Volodos's discography.)

  • @bfposner
    @bfposner 7 років тому +8

    Difficulties fall away revealing the music beneath.

  • @wolfgangklofat594
    @wolfgangklofat594 2 роки тому +1

    Der Pianist gibt gleichsam den einzelnen Tönen ihre Zeit und damit die Muße, sich aus sich selbst in der intendierten Komposition zu entfalten, so dass ein selten harmonisches Klangbild der Stille und Ruhe entsteht...

  • @elenam5740
    @elenam5740 Рік тому +1

    Величайший пианист из всех!

  • @adelesteff3902
    @adelesteff3902 7 років тому +9

    Décidément, j'adore ce pianiste ! Je devrais dire que j'adore Brahms d'abord, ce qui est vrai, mais comment savoir que j'adore Brahms si on ne le joue pas comme ça ???

    • @NickBottom
      @NickBottom  7 років тому +1

      Dans mon expérience, on peut mal jouer Brahms et, du fait de la complexité de la composition, cela reste tolérable (contrairement à Beethoven ou Mozart). Mais Volodos le transcende vraiment!

    • @adelesteff3902
      @adelesteff3902 7 років тому +2

      Je vous comprends, mais à quoi cela sert-il de tolérer que quelqu'un joue mal, alors que ce dont on a besoin c'est que ce soit transcendant justement, fulgurant, mystérieux et pourtant limpide… Volodos donne peu de concerts, j'ai tendance à penser qu'il a raison et que c'est une des conditions de la hauteur de son jeu. La musique classique que j'écoute depuis si longtemps me semble de plus en plus indispensable mais si étrange…

  • @aidamachado2839
    @aidamachado2839 Рік тому +1

    maravilha ❤

  • @steffen5121
    @steffen5121 6 років тому +2

    I like the harmony progression at 15:40 till the end.

  • @JonathanWaterhouse
    @JonathanWaterhouse 6 років тому +14

    This is reminiscent of Horowitz in the way that all the sub melodies are clear in the performance. I have not found a better recording of this to date.

    • @andyschnabel5225
      @andyschnabel5225 6 років тому +3

      Yes! Volodos playing this set of variations is sheer bliss and joy. It brings a mood of serenity and exaltation that I can only find in the Haydn Variations later.

    • @mariaquaranta1190
      @mariaquaranta1190 5 років тому +1

      Richter's recording (avaible on UA-cam) is something incredibly beautiful too.... I love both!!!

    • @EmptyVee00000
      @EmptyVee00000 5 років тому +3

      Horowitz did not even come close to the likes of Ashkenazy, Gilels, Richter, or Volodos; not to speak of the great Rachmaninoff.

    • @shawnmand5607
      @shawnmand5607 3 роки тому

      @@EmptyVee00000 To each their own, but Rachmaninoff regarded Horowitz very highly. Richter said once at lunch, "Soon, the greatest pianist in the world will come to give a recital," and people started telling him, "How is that possible? Surely, you are the best pianist in the world!" To which Richter replied with a smile, "Let's see what you think after we listen to Horowitz's concert."

    • @EmptyVee00000
      @EmptyVee00000 3 роки тому

      @@shawnmand5607 The Rachmaninoff story is either apocryphal, or he was just being "nice' to his colleague. Richter, on the other hand, and I know someone who knew him very well, replied with a sarcastic smile, having actually just said, "Soon, the 'greatest' pianist in the world will come to give a recital." Emperor's New Clothes.

  • @antoineroche2073
    @antoineroche2073 3 роки тому +1

    14:52 Incredible...

  • @OE1FEU
    @OE1FEU 6 років тому +1

    Is this a live recording? When recorded? And what was the rest of the recital's programme?

  • @dasol111
    @dasol111 6 років тому +1

    9:57 😍

  • @philipkuttner7945
    @philipkuttner7945 5 років тому +5

    I tried to learn this and it is HARD!

    • @pianist0130
      @pianist0130 3 роки тому

      Damn hard! it is my next piece!

  • @nylehotaling675
    @nylehotaling675 2 роки тому

    Sehr, sehr vorhaben, das Herbringen...

  • @msotil
    @msotil 5 років тому +1

    What an incredibly detailed performance. This piece must be hell to play and to play it flawlessly like Volodos here defies belief. However, I am surprised at the tempo he takes on variation No. 9. I'm still grappling with it. I don't quite grasp the emotional meaning of the break of pace.

    • @NickBottom
      @NickBottom  5 років тому

      I think that was sheer genius

    • @paulmetdebbie447
      @paulmetdebbie447 4 роки тому

      If you can play like this it will be heaven.

  • @maykisantiagopiano
    @maykisantiagopiano 6 років тому +3

    lacrou

  • @islejoyeuse
    @islejoyeuse 11 місяців тому

    Julius Katchen

  • @nylehotaling675
    @nylehotaling675 2 роки тому +1

    Wrting as if out from the Golden Eternity; the Noble And Good one soul composer... I recommend this very much for Rezefede adherents, Celtic Redemption. The composer undoubtedly understands very well, clearly, the doctrine of Redemption. At that time, many thought they should believe this was Christ- this was permissible up until Aquarius, even though both Christ and Barbhelon or Marah had been Removed, before 500 A.D. With Aquarius it was not well for any of those, nor any of the zealot purveyors; the Religion Path was removed, making 12 become 11, of a Primordial projection. In Celtic Redemption, the Redeemer god is best though of as Omketcecwyeq, the son of Draik; a Redeemer Avatar, similar to Jeoasos, Adonis, Attis and others; as in that former religion, his mother Branwen, the Saviour, correctly. It could not really be Marah, or Mary, after 500 or so; Catholics could attract a blessing from Juno, for praying to Mary. As I noticed that much of Brahms work is very Branwen, Salvific, I found out that his true Patriarchal Attribution, or Rezefede was Celtic Saxon. He had Leverty ancestors, as also certain other excellent musicians of the aeon. Such Celts made a very good decision to go out of a Celtic land; conditions there were afflicted, perhaps Luck generally; change their last names. This insight came especially from the First piano concerto...

  • @nylehotaling675
    @nylehotaling675 2 роки тому

    Wrting as if out from the Golden Eternity; the Noble And Good one soul composer... I recommend this very much for Rezefede adherents, Celtic Redemption. The composer undoubtedly understands very well, clearly, the doctrine of Redemption. At that time, many thought they should believe this was Christ- this was permissible up until Aquarius, even though both Christ and Barbhelon or Marah had been Removed, before 500 A.D. With Aquarius it was not well for any of those, nor any of the zealot purveyors; the Religion Path was removed, making 12 become 11, of a Primordial projection. 13, if including Gnostic (better), or other more primordial religion. In Celtic Redemption, the Redeemer god is best though of as Omketcecwyeq, the son of Draik; a Redeemer Avatar, similar to Jeoasos, Adonis, Attis and others; as in that former religion, his mother Branwen, Saviour, correctly; a Mahavatar. It could not really be Marah, or Mary, after 500 or so; Catholics could attract a blessing from Juno, for praying to Mary. As I noticed that much of Brahms work is very Branwen, Salvific, I found out that his true Patriarchal Attribution, or Rezefede was Celtic Saxon. He had Leverty ancestors, as also certain other excellent musicians of the aeon. Such Celts made a very good decision to go out of a Celtic land; conditions there were afflicted, perhaps Luck generally was; change their last names. This insight came especially from the First piano concerto...

  • @_oubliette
    @_oubliette 3 роки тому

    10:11