Und das Erwachen is awesome! What a fun diminished chord progression upwards - very dramatic...I've heard that used in some of the most dramatic scenes in TV/movies, but had not experienced it in "just" piano music to my memory.
Yes... I too appreciate this lesser known but intriguing composer. I just read his wiki. What a horrible time frame do be born and to die in... such a stretch of suffering because WW I, Nazis, Commies, WWII, etc. I felt his suffering and travails. The music is appealing.. as well the pianist!
His life was indeed troublesome. It’s a shame that this prevented his success as a pianist and composer. Although his style was admittedly quite old fashioned for the time, not that it wasn’t unique and incredibly
Why is Bortkiewicz so unknown ? Because of his difficult life ? Because he came too late in the world for a romantic pianist ? Because it was almost impossible for him to rise amongst Skriabin and Rakhmaninov ?
@@tomassokol8460 I think all three are part of the reason. Being prosecuted by the nazis didn’t help his career. And it must’ve been difficult to build any fame, when you’re writing music that fit in with the music that was being written many decades earlier. Although i love his music, i must admit that it didn’t belong in those times. But the important thing is that he kept writing although he faced many obstacles. He may not have the fame that he deserves, but at least we have his music
@@tomassokol8460 Imagine, a nowadays composer would write like 1920. Impressionistic like Ravel, or romantic like Strauss, Sibelius and Puccini, or dodecaphonic like Schoenberg and so on. This composer couldn't be taken serious, even if he would compose in their level of quality. Unfortunately Bortkiewicz doesn't reach the level of 1830's composers like Schumann, Chopin, Schubert, Beethoven (if they hadn't died 2 and 3 years ago). The combination of these two reasons made him get no fame. That's all of the secret. People, who like his music, don't want to find problems or conflicts in music, but only wellness. Maybe Bortkiewicz wanted to create some deepness for instance in his 3rd piano concerto. But, sorry, folks, he wasn't able. On the other side, it's tragic.
@@andreassorg7294 Bort. is certainly an "anomaly" or an anchronism. And so ? The essence of music is to be timeless and not to give in to trends. If Bort. is played, interpreted, is that it is appreciated.
I don't think titles can be copyrighted. And I doubt that either Schumann or Bortkiewicz were trying or intending to have exclusive possession of the title.
@@andreassorg7294 They are similar in mood and different in execution. It is likely that B knew Schumann's famous piece but I doubt that he intended to compete.
@@andreassorg7294 Instead of letting people form their own opinion or finding/enjoying what suits their musical taste, you're there on every Bortkiewicz video, like a plague, spreading poisonous words. Instead, you could put all that time and energy into leaving something remotely worthwhile to the humanity yourself.
@@andreassorg7294 ok that's fair. I understand Bortkiewicz's harmony is probably simpler than Prokofiev and Shostakovitch, he copied a lot from other composers, but that doesn't mean it's trash. Bortkiewicz is a really good melodist, and makes some very inevitable melodies sometimes, which sound great because of their simplicity
@@ivanmitrovic It is my kind of humanity to explain to the people of the Garden Eden of Bortkiewicz, that they should spend their time to listen to real geniuses and not waste their time to listen to 3rd class composers
I can't belive I've never listened to Bortkiewiz before. This is simply beautiful - I'm going to let my friends know about him!
Oooh yes more Bortkiewicz.
My thoughts exactly, when i discovered these new recordings!
Прекрасна та надзвичайно гарна музика.
Чудове виконання.
Будь ласка, більше Борткевича та української музики
Und das Erwachen is awesome! What a fun diminished chord progression upwards - very dramatic...I've heard that used in some of the most dramatic scenes in TV/movies, but had not experienced it in "just" piano music to my memory.
I love all those romantic Composers from 'the East', they give me so many of their emotions. Bravo Bortkiewiz and thank you Maestoso. 🌷(Holland)
The serenade is exceptionally beautiful… typical for him.
Indeed !
Wonderful set of pieces
How beautiful is this music ❤
Благодарю вас за чудесную музыку в вашем исполнении.
Give Chopin a long needed rest please ! More of these unknown composers please!
Especially Ukrainian composers :)
@@joshscores3360 yes indeed
Chopin rests since 1849. But his music needs no rest and even not substitutes like Bortkiewicz. It will live until the sun bursts
@@andreassorg7294 it’s like reading the same book over and over
@@paulcapaccio9905 You mean Chopin? A man's lifetime is too short to find out what is written in this book
Yes... I too appreciate this lesser known but intriguing composer. I just read his wiki. What a horrible time frame do be born and to die in... such a stretch of suffering because WW I, Nazis, Commies, WWII, etc. I felt his suffering and travails. The music is appealing.. as well the pianist!
His life was indeed troublesome. It’s a shame that this prevented his success as a pianist and composer. Although his style was admittedly quite old fashioned for the time, not that it wasn’t unique and incredibly
Thank you for sharing.
0:27 - 0:35, these chords 😍
Amazing! So happy I discovered this channel. Subscribed :)
Прекрасно!
incredible music!!!!
I don't like people who hate Bortkiewicz, even if they don't say it..
Reading some comments, there really are people who have ears shaped like sinks.
00:00 Why?
01:50 A dream
04:15 And the awakening
08:01 Humoreske
10:18 She dances
12:29 Serenade
I like this. " das Erwachen" is closer to a nightmare, I think.
Serenade is a good song full of nostalgy.
Why is Bortkiewicz so unknown ? Because of his difficult life ? Because he came too late in the world for a romantic pianist ? Because it was almost impossible for him to rise amongst Skriabin and Rakhmaninov ?
@@tomassokol8460 I think all three are part of the reason. Being prosecuted by the nazis didn’t help his career. And it must’ve been difficult to build any fame, when you’re writing music that fit in with the music that was being written many decades earlier. Although i love his music, i must admit that it didn’t belong in those times. But the important thing is that he kept writing although he faced many obstacles. He may not have the fame that he deserves, but at least we have his music
@@tomassokol8460 Imagine, a nowadays composer would write like 1920. Impressionistic like Ravel, or romantic like Strauss, Sibelius and Puccini, or dodecaphonic like Schoenberg and so on. This composer couldn't be taken serious, even if he would compose in their level of quality. Unfortunately Bortkiewicz doesn't reach the level of 1830's composers like Schumann, Chopin, Schubert, Beethoven (if they hadn't died 2 and 3 years ago). The combination of these two reasons made him get no fame. That's all of the secret. People, who like his music, don't want to find problems or conflicts in music, but only wellness. Maybe Bortkiewicz wanted to create some deepness for instance in his 3rd piano concerto. But, sorry, folks, he wasn't able. On the other side, it's tragic.
@@andreassorg7294
Bort. is certainly an "anomaly" or an anchronism. And so ?
The essence of music is to be timeless and not to give in to trends.
If Bort. is played, interpreted, is that it is appreciated.
@@tomassokol8460 So you call baroque, classic, romantic, impressionism, atonality a "trend"???
Very nice music and good pianist (it changes from Somero)
100 years before Bortkiewicz's op. 61 No. 1 Robert Schumann wrote a piano piece with the same title (op. 12 No 3). Compare and judge
I don't think titles can be copyrighted. And I doubt that either Schumann or Bortkiewicz were trying or intending to have exclusive possession of the title.
@@michaeledwards1172 That's not the question. The question is the difference of quality filling the same title
@@andreassorg7294 They are similar in mood and different in execution. It is likely that B knew Schumann's famous piece but I doubt that he intended to compete.
@@chriscologne8490 He probably recognized that it is senseless to compete with Schumann
@@andreassorg7294 oh there we go again…
Just one comment about the sheet music in the video. There are a few missing measures from No.1 starting at 0:28
Thank you for pointing that out. I’m not sure if this is an error on my part or from the score.
very similar to Rach's piano music
I wish I could buy the score. It seems to be out of print.
Try at Scribd?
@@AmtmannAusTirol Thank you! I found it on IMSLP
@@da__lang I got it on imslp. They have the most comprehensive collection on the internet, and I rarely need any score that I can’t find on there!
This is music without any originality, fantasy, complexity. It doesn't transport anything but the composers inability
Question - what is your favorite composer?
@@karolakkolo123 From Russia - Prokofjev and Shostakovitch
@@andreassorg7294 Instead of letting people form their own opinion or finding/enjoying what suits their musical taste, you're there on every Bortkiewicz video, like a plague, spreading poisonous words. Instead, you could put all that time and energy into leaving something remotely worthwhile to the humanity yourself.
@@andreassorg7294 ok that's fair. I understand Bortkiewicz's harmony is probably simpler than Prokofiev and Shostakovitch, he copied a lot from other composers, but that doesn't mean it's trash. Bortkiewicz is a really good melodist, and makes some very inevitable melodies sometimes, which sound great because of their simplicity
@@ivanmitrovic It is my kind of humanity to explain to the people of the Garden Eden of Bortkiewicz, that they should spend their time to listen to real geniuses and not waste their time to listen to 3rd class composers