Volodos has a truly astonishing technique - breathtaking actually. But he is also a wonderful, sensitive musician with a great sense of line, and an ability to let every phrase breathe, no matter how fast he's traveling! I've never heard anyone play better.
@@shawnmand5607 cziffra was the all time Best, he may very well be the 2nd but he said recently that he only played these technical pieces because was pushed by his manager or records company. Idk, he basically disappeared nowadays and only plays schubert sonatas for 10 years now. Sad. He could really be a 2nd Cziffra but for some reason he gave up. Sad, very sad.
@@pianosenzanima1 He also made a beautiful Mompou cd and a great Brahms cd. I think it's great that he skips the superficial virtuoso stuff and dedicates to depth and musicality. Now he really shines amongst the best. His virtuosity now serves a higher purpose. There are enough other pianists that still only please the crowd with speed and quantity. We need quality and depth.
This man is surely the reincarnation of Liszt!!! His transcriptions are not only brilliant pieces of piano technique, but terrific pieces of musical composition (another feature in common with Liszt...)!
Cziffra turning in his grave... Volodos said he played these virtuosic pieces being pushed/forced by his manager/publishing company at the time, and that he never liked them. So comparing him with liszt, yeah, idk, maybe a Russian type of liszt, which of course It doesn't exist, but the Hungarian and improvisatoric liszt it was brought to its climax and maybe, maybe never unsurpassable Cziffra.
oh one can see how he does not like the atmosphere of a TV show, so he decides to play a very virtuoso piece... if you here him live you will recognize that he's the greatest
in my opinion he is, he has this natural musicality and an amazing brain to understand the music he is playing... and I had to cry 2 times when I heard him in concert.
Apparently he's not the biggest fan of virtuosic repertoire. Ironic, considering he's probably the best in the world, perhaps amongst the all time greats like Cziffra, Horowitz, Liszt, Hamelin. Then again, I wonder what qualifies as virtuoso work to Volodos.
@@jungwirthmartin Do you have ears? He is more musical than almost any other pianist I have heard. Maybe in this specific performance the musicality is not as evident, as this piece is mostly pyrotechnics and flashy, but listen to his Schubert or Liszt and you will see he is extremeley musical.
@@user-sw5pw3cs4w yes, I was listening his Schubert, but still nothing compared to Sokolov or Kissin, as I said, he is great technician, but unfortunately he does not persuade me in the musical structure
@@jungwirthmartin Fair enough, everyone has their own taste. For me personally, he enlightens me far more than Kissin or Sokolov, but to each their own
@@zoink5484LOL, I always try to find Mrs. Armstrong comments when seeing classical performances. I can already summarize what does he likes and listen to just by his comments.
This looks pretty recent.... When was this exactly, if anyone knows? Totally my favorite pianist in the world! Without his Turkish March transcription, I would have never started playing piano.
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Yeah, I also think sometimes that f. Liszt (if he ever heard Volodos) would be very impressed by him. So fundamental piano technique. Even out of this world. Completely another level of playing, feeling and control.
Citriano Torres the way and ease with which he play is incomparable. I have the privilege to talk with him after his concerts and it is something I will treasure forever. I was surprised how much he emphasized how he despise a virtuosity...lol. He can since he is the most virtuosic pianist that lives. For him is about something else. He is evolving as a performer. Currently he is all about Shubert and Brahms. Beethoven will be next, and I hope for Mozart eventually also.
This technique is beyond words. The style and vigor of Horowitz is very prevalent. But you know, Richter would probably not be impressed. Maybe by the technique, but he would probably disagree with the philosophy.
Take a look at Richter's diary - it's easier to say which musicians, he WAS impressed by. Due all respect , you can't expect all the pianists to play, like RIchter would want to.
You know the man is a decent pianist if he adds his own touches to Cziffra's transcription of "Flight of the Bumblebee." Wouldn't it be wonderful if Cziffra were alive today and these two men were to do a "dualing pianists" concert improvising on suggestions made by the audience?
Ik herinner mij, alsof het gisteren was, zijn privé-uitvoeringen van ondermeer een aantal Etudes van Chopin in om het even welke toonaarden! De tertsenetude leek meer een opeenvolging van glissando's, zo snel!!Onvoorstelbaar!!
Dit is gewoon fun, het moet niet altijd diepgaand zijn hé. Arcadi heeft al bewezen dat hij een diepzinnige poëet is op het klavier en dan kan een bravoure stukje zoals dit echt geen kwaad.
Volodos is a great technician, but the musicality is other thing, sometimes he plays piano and the phrases like on the typewritter, no sensibility or pianissimo, only the faster and more fortissimo, the better, that is why he cannot belong to the greatest pianists of the century such as Horowitz , Richter, Sokolov, Kissin, Ashkenazy, Rubinstein and others, just my opinion
In my opinion his musicality is right up there with those greats, if not even better. Of course everyone’s different but I personally feel a deeper connection with the soul in his music and you can really feel his passion and depth
Volodos has a truly astonishing technique - breathtaking actually. But he is also a wonderful, sensitive musician with a great sense of line, and an ability to let every phrase breathe, no matter how fast he's traveling! I've never heard anyone play better.
His transcriptions always amaze me
I adore this pianist. For me the number one in this time
Simply the best pianist in our time
+Jorge Maio Not only of our time.
Of all time.
@@shawnmand5607 cziffra was the all time Best, he may very well be the 2nd but he said recently that he only played these technical pieces because was pushed by his manager or records company. Idk, he basically disappeared nowadays and only plays schubert sonatas for 10 years now. Sad. He could really be a 2nd Cziffra but for some reason he gave up. Sad, very sad.
@@pianosenzanima1 He also made a beautiful Mompou cd and a great Brahms cd. I think it's great that he skips the superficial virtuoso stuff and dedicates to depth and musicality. Now he really shines amongst the best. His virtuosity now serves a higher purpose. There are enough other pianists that still only please the crowd with speed and quantity. We need quality and depth.
So we have some technique fan boys here...
He never bores the audience !!
Just "not being boring" is hardly a compliment...
Whatever else you want to say about him, Volodos is never boring
Exactly!
One of the best interpreters of Rach's 3rd. Especially of the 2nd movement. Pure magic!
The best pianist of our time!
Love Volodos.
He is just incomprehensibly talented 0_0
This man is surely the reincarnation of Liszt!!! His transcriptions are not only brilliant pieces of piano technique, but terrific pieces of musical composition (another feature in common with Liszt...)!
Volodos is a true genius, but do hear Alexei Grynyuk play the Liszt Sonata in B minor or 6th Hungarian Rhapsody which eclipses even young Horowitz.
Cziffra turning in his grave...
Volodos said he played these virtuosic pieces being pushed/forced by his manager/publishing company at the time, and that he never liked them. So comparing him with liszt, yeah, idk, maybe a Russian type of liszt, which of course It doesn't exist, but the Hungarian and improvisatoric liszt it was brought to its climax and maybe, maybe never unsurpassable Cziffra.
That is entirely possible!
im starting to notice a particular style in his interpretations. somewhat playful yet very complex. maybe im just trippying but yay..
in that case I am on the same trip:-)!
Oh, to be as dexterous on the keyboard as he is!
His collar makes him look like Father Volodos lol...
Wonderful playing.
Stupendous, as always.
The influence of Horowitz's transcription style is more than evident.
Or Cziffra's!!!
Superb!!! Thank you!!
Whimsical, musical and brilliant. Sheer fun.
Wow!!! I’m familiar with Volodos’ virtuosity but hadn’t seen this incredible performance. Thanks
oh one can see how he does not like the atmosphere of a TV show, so he decides to play a very virtuoso piece... if you here him live you will recognize that he's the greatest
great but not the best, he plays showy pieces and his schubert is unrivalled but Hamelin can keep up with him easily in showiness
have you heard him live? and have you listened his G-major sonata from Schubert? its amazing...
Yes i have, he is fantastic but not possible to say the greatest
in my opinion he is, he has this natural musicality and an amazing brain to understand the music he is playing... and I had to cry 2 times when I heard him in concert.
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fair enough, in your opinion
Apparently he's not the biggest fan of virtuosic repertoire. Ironic, considering he's probably the best in the world, perhaps amongst the all time greats like Cziffra, Horowitz, Liszt, Hamelin. Then again, I wonder what qualifies as virtuoso work to Volodos.
I'd kill for better quality.
I also would.... Did you find it anywhere maybe?
Did you find somebody/something to kill so we could have a better version?
@@AndyRoidEU I'm willing to make a sacrifice. Volodos is worth it.
I remember many many years ago, a very fine quality version did exist on UA-cam, too bad it disappeared...😔
Its unfortunate, but most of Volodos' live recordings are low quality...:/
the best pianist ever...
for sure, he is not!!Definitely at the level of Sokolov or Kissin, especially in the aspect of the musicality, technically he is excellent
for sure, he is not!!Definitely at the level of Sokolov or Kissin, especially in the aspect of the musicality, technically he is excellent
@@jungwirthmartin Do you have ears? He is more musical than almost any other pianist I have heard. Maybe in this specific performance the musicality is not as evident, as this piece is mostly pyrotechnics and flashy, but listen to his Schubert or Liszt and you will see he is extremeley musical.
@@user-sw5pw3cs4w yes, I was listening his Schubert, but still nothing compared to Sokolov or Kissin, as I said, he is great technician, but unfortunately he does not persuade me in the musical structure
@@jungwirthmartin Fair enough, everyone has their own taste. For me personally, he enlightens me far more than Kissin or Sokolov, but to each their own
awesome! Horowitz would love this performance.
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@@zoink5484LOL, I always try to find Mrs. Armstrong comments when seeing classical performances. I can already summarize what does he likes and listen to just by his comments.
Un miracolo dell'arte...vera!!!!
I uploaded a new video (with good quality) of Volodos playing his own transcription of De Falla Danse Espagnole
holy fucking SHIT!!
incomparable
This looks pretty recent.... When was this exactly, if anyone knows? Totally my favorite pianist in the world! Without his Turkish March transcription, I would have never started playing piano.
I remember this was the German award "Echo Klassik" in 2007.
Wow you are the best pianist
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I believe Volodos to be the greatest pianist to have ever lived - including Franz Liszt.
Yeah, I also think sometimes that f. Liszt (if he ever heard Volodos) would be very impressed by him. So fundamental piano technique. Even out of this world. Completely another level of playing, feeling and control.
@David Lee, You have no idea.
Citriano Torres the way and ease with which he play is incomparable. I have the privilege to talk with him after his concerts and it is something I will treasure forever. I was surprised how much he emphasized how he despise a virtuosity...lol. He can since he is the most virtuosic pianist that lives. For him is about something else. He is evolving as a performer. Currently he is all about Shubert and Brahms. Beethoven will be next, and I hope for Mozart eventually also.
Awesome. A pity he doesn't play in the US anymore
Are there any music sheets?
This technique is beyond words. The style and vigor of Horowitz is very prevalent. But you know, Richter would probably not be impressed. Maybe by the technique, but he would probably disagree with the philosophy.
Take a look at Richter's diary - it's easier to say which musicians, he WAS impressed by. Due all respect , you can't expect all the pianists to play, like RIchter would want to.
You know the man is a decent pianist if he adds his own touches to Cziffra's transcription of "Flight of the Bumblebee." Wouldn't it be wonderful if Cziffra were alive today and these two men were to do a "dualing pianists" concert improvising on suggestions made by the audience?
8 dislikes are super jealous f-s!
Beyond imagination.
5 dislike??? WTF!!!!!!!!!!
Those who are jealous...
Those are from the pianos Volodos destroyed by his heavy playing 02:40
Als muziek vind ik dit 'kitch', doch pianistiek is dit MIRAKULEUS.
Ja , jammer dat we geen Chopin opnames van hem hebben!
Ik herinner mij, alsof het gisteren was, zijn privé-uitvoeringen van ondermeer een aantal Etudes van Chopin in om het even welke toonaarden! De tertsenetude leek meer een opeenvolging van glissando's, zo snel!!Onvoorstelbaar!!
Dit is gewoon fun, het moet niet altijd diepgaand zijn hé. Arcadi heeft al bewezen dat hij een diepzinnige poëet is op het klavier en dan kan een bravoure stukje zoals dit echt geen kwaad.
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antidoping per Volodos
hahahahahah
🇮🇷🙏😍
Aragonaise...?
possiede una tecnica pazzesca. Secondo Lugansky è l'unico pianista che si possa considerare un virtuoso
Va bene, Cziffra.
А кто же тогда гениальный СУЛТАНОВ?
Не виртуоз?
C'est un crime de lèse-majesté que de travestir ainsi la Grande Valse de Concert de Bizet
Lmfao
Gelukkig speelt hij dit soort onzinnige non muziek niet meer.
Volodos is a great technician, but the musicality is other thing, sometimes he plays piano and the phrases like on the typewritter, no sensibility or pianissimo, only the faster and more fortissimo, the better, that is why he cannot belong to the greatest pianists of the century such as Horowitz , Richter, Sokolov, Kissin, Ashkenazy, Rubinstein and others, just my opinion
In my opinion his musicality is right up there with those greats, if not even better. Of course everyone’s different but I personally feel a deeper connection with the soul in his music and you can really feel his passion and depth
Shut up.