If there was a ranking for youtube presentations of classical music, this is a candidate for number one. Hélène Grimaud is a Greek goddess that plays piano. Beethoven's concerto no. 4 is one of the best ever. The best performance because Hélène is much more than a virtuoso. She is one with music and totally dedicated to what she plays. Finally, the best filming with superposition of plans of executant, orchestra and audience which is difficult but results marvelously.
I might have agreed with you until I listened to Hilary Hahn's rendition of Beethoven's Concerto for Violin. It has close to 12 million views here on TH-cam. And I was not really a violin person, to begin with. I mean, even on this piece here, when you pay attention to the string section ...
BBC Proms :) One of the musical joys of life in London. There are many of these magnificent concerts in the summer season each year, the hall is huge and tickets are not too costly, there is always a simultaneous radio broadcast, and sometimes a live TV broadcast too. Technical quality is always excellent. From long experience, the team producing these very much know what they are doing.
Heaven! Beethoven would've been immensely proud to hear how much intelligence and feeling Grimaud puts into this. Just feel like she's talking to Beethoven directly as she plays this -- with a very modern sensibility, which he would've certainly shared. Excellent partnership with Eschenbach - he conducted this perfectly to showcase her and maximize the relationship between piano and orchestra
This concerto is outstanding composition and I agree that's it is an antidote to our ugly world. Neverless,I have heard better interpretations than this one and imagine something deeper and less violent. Her direct sound hurts and is not expressive enough what makes the performance scholar and technical.There is more to this piece.
@@davidg.3644 now all pianists have good technical abilities but only few have the insights that makes a performance exceptional. In my opinion, it is not enough to have a fluent technique. This is the least standart. In actual times people are focused on the outside more than insight. that's why we have such a mediocre times.
I got out of wrist surgery Friday, 2 days ago, where they re-broke & re-set my radial bones & put in a plate, screws. When the nerve block wore off I was in FREAKING AGONY for a day or 2; up all hours dragging myself slowly from room to room, moans involuntarily leaking from me the whole night long; I had no idea what I was doing as I staggered slowly from room to room (THANK GOD I live alone... I would've been embarrassed to have anyone there to witness me in this pit of my life). Anyway I must've played Helene's Beethoven Piano Concerto #4 here a good 50 times (at least) all through the night & following day; how very comforting it was, spirited, lifting me up, a joy; she saw me through the worst (so far) of my weekend travails; may GOD bless her... what a brilliant cutie-pie; watching closely how this beautiful piece so transported her, & in turn me, for I felt a tiny part of that passion, which eased my mind through the worst of my pain. THANK YOU HELENE; THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSPIRATION, for allowing it to be a beacon to me and all the world lucky enough to witness this performance!! It was fresh to me every time; I'll always be grateful for being able to watch and hear your glorious music this weekend when I so needed it... -L.
Just revisiting, 5 months later; still can't use my hand much... but this music still a balm, still fresh, still an exquisite joy. The drugs they gave me; utterly useless; sugar pills maybe.
Seit ich mich vor mehr als 50 Jahren zum ersten Mal mit Beethovens Klavierkonzerten befasste, ist dieses 4. Konzert mein Lieblingsstück. Es geht sofort unter die Haut und direkt in meine Seele. Ich habe dieses Stück in all den Jahren von vielen wunderbaren und ganz unterschiedlichen Künstlern gehört. Hélène Grimaud ist in ihrer Einzigartigkeit mit nichts zu vergleichen, und ich fiebere dem 13.06.2024 entgegen. Dann nämlich kommt sie in meine Stadt, die man auch „Klavierstadt Hannover“ nennt, und wird das Publikum mit diesem Meisterwerk Beethovens und ihrem engelsgleichen Spiel verzaubern.
I once heard someone play practice this masterpiece while walking on the streets of Edinburgh... I stood there listening under the rain. Magical moment
C'est une première pour moi à 62 ans .Je suis stupéfais de voir la vitesse a laquelle cette artiste glisse ses doigts sur le piano. Vraiment impressionnant bravo ! qui plus est son charme est magnétique .
Bethowen 4 em Je ne aime pas Je pense Q’il à dépenser l’énergie pout la 3 em ! Mais, avec Hélène, ce Soir Affine ,raffiné et SUBLIMES la 4em De Bethowen Tes Doigts sont VIRTUELS …Merci ❤️❤️❤️
@@johnnichols2088 As you have probably heard or read, Grimaud is considered the female Glenn Gould. Both have high verbal intelligence and lightning speed articulation of the English language. (despite Grimaud's native tongue is not English), including Gould's facial and mouthing movements in Grimaud. She stated in one of the interviews, that her piano idols are Gould and then Horowitz.
Θεέ μου τη γυναίκα είναι αυτή; Τι μαγικά δάχτυλα είναι αυτά; Αυτή η γυναίκα - θεά ερμηνεύει το έργο του Μπετόβεν με ιδανικό - μαγικό τρόπο. Ο φίλος μου ο Κώστας Πολωνός θα ξετρελαθεί με την ερμηνεία της. Έρρωσθε και Ευδαιμονείτε όσο ακούτε αυτές τις καταπληκτικές Μελωδίες, συγχαρητήρια σε όλα τα μέλη της ορχήστρας και φυσικά στους τεχνικούς που μας δίνουν την δυνατότητα να βλέπουμε αυτά τα αριστουργήματα. Πολλά φιλιά από την χώρα που γέννησε την δημοκρατία.
Bravo Hélène GRIMAUD für Ihre unglaubliche Begabung und Ihre faszinierenden Interpretationen. Weiterhin besten Erfolg und persönlich alles erdenklich Gute !
Ich fühle und denke, dass dies die höchste Liga der Welt ist. Aber auch Goldberg spielt in dieser Liga. Kennen Sie seine Aufnahme dieses Beethoven Klavierkonzerts?
Very strongly into the spirit and ethos of Beethoven throughout. Thank you Ms Grimaud and all concerned with putting this together and for the download.
Helene Grimaud is so brilliant in Beethoven's piano Concerto no.4. It is so enchanting, so divine, so beautiful. The Paris Orchestra conducted by Christoph Eschenback is so exceptional. It is so marvelous, so romantic, so beautiful. Helene is an extraordinary pianist who is so fit to work with her sublime fingers with Beethoven's revolutionary music. Indeed, Beethoven is the master of all masters. I listen to his music with deep emotions and with immense interest. He will continue to have profound impact on the succeeding generations. And Helene is so talented an artist. Beethoven would have been pleased with her performance.
I am already pleased simply by her modest demeanor in approaching the piano on stage, with a humility and demureness, dressed elegantly in dignified attire, unlike many young women performers I sadly see on today's concert stages, who are dressed in attire befitting a barroom audience, in provocative gowns revealing all of their body from strapless bossoms, to mini skirts so tight and scant as to leave little to the imagination. Here one can concentrate on the Beauty and power of Beethoven's ideas and imagination reflected in her rendering of this masterpiece for its own sake (not seeking the titilation of mere lasivious audiences). Thank you Ms. Grimaud for your integrity to your Art. You have made Herr Beethoven very happy, I am sure.
Ascoltando questa sublime Interpretazione di Helene Grimaud ho scoperto delle sonorità meravigliose di questo Concerto (che è quello che amo di più) che non conoscevo. Grazie, Grazie, Grazie !!
How delicate she is with every note. An eccellente interpretation of one of the greatest concerts written for the piano. The dialogue between piano and orchestra is extremely integrated. One of the most romantic of Beethoven concerto's. If you listen carefully you will find Chopin style in many thematical moments. Cadenza very delicate. Beethoven a genius...only that.
I agree, however I’d like to point out that Beethoven came before Chopin. Elements of Beethoven’s style reside in Chopin’s music, not the other way around.
@@thomaselliott573 - Perhaps what you need is the application of some Q-Tips to your ears... don't push them all the way in; go partly in and twirl them slowly to truly remove that obfuscating rubbish that's no doubt blocking your appreciation of this divine meeting of orchestra and soloist.
When I was an undergraduate student at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, I would go to concerts every week given by the College of Music. This is where I learned to appreciate the classical music of the great composers Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Vivaldi, Wagner, Grieg, Strauss, and many more.
What beautiful music to prepare my supper by. I keep coming in to the room when I hear the music's intensity. Her fingers and hands, what music she weaves...
Madame Grimaud, what an outstanding rendition of this gem!!! Your complete command of the concerto almost makes me think that it was actually written FOR YOU! Your deep passion shown in such a humble way, without the overly dramatic that some performers sometimes put up, makes it only a pleasure to drink in the beauty... both of the music and you. It is a truly wonderful experience to enjoy along with you. I thank you. And I thank God for beauty such as this. And bravo to the orchestra and conductor too!
Magnificent. Reminds me of Francios du Toit. Beethoven's spirit sits on his shoulders when he performs "The Master's Works" and whispers his satisfaction once Francios plays the closing notes. I suppose a similar situation arises with this virtuoso too.
I saw Helene perform years ago for the 1st time, and realized she was the real deal. So many times I've made special trips to San Fran. Davies Hall to see her perform, as I like to sit right behind the orchestra. Once, after she had concluded, the guy next to me showed me a copy of her book "Wild Melodies", about her work with wolves. They say "music hath charms to calm the wild beast" and in her case, it actually is true. Some great camera mixes and ECUs here (Extreme Close Ups) which also adds to the heft of this video. Bravo and Bravaa to all involved !
I do not know how many times I listen to this concerto, but this time I heard it as a brand new experience, Grimaud is incredible. Today the technique of playing is as a given, but the soul is not technique it is rarely appears only in deep artists such as Grimaud.
I don’t remember an occasion that from the very first moment the pianist touched a key, I knew something magical and extraordinary was going to happen! This was so wonderful!! I so wished I could have be there! Thank you
I agree totally, Grimaud has added her emotions to the concert and has made the piece unique🙏💖💖💖Congratulations to the great artist, Helene Grimaud👏👏👏🙋♀️
Absolutely wonderful. Makes you forget for a while all the Covid-19 misery. Thank you Beethoven, thank you Helene, thank you Eschenbach, thank you orchestra.
alan dougan. With Beethoven every note is as you say important. And it's as important in how it's played as well, and Ms. Grimaud is right on the money every time.
The pianist!!! Goodness me. Without any notes. I have never seen such passion and dedication. It's like she is the piano herself. She lives the music. Absolutely stunning and mesmerising.
This is one of my favorite classical music videos. The quality of the music, the performance, and the video itself is superb. I think it was fitting that this was performed on the evening of 9/11 because 9/11 showed some of the worst that human beings can do, whereas this video shows civilization at its height. Evil may drag us down at times but here's an example of something (Beethoven's music, as interpreted by great musicians) that lifts us up and is part of our humanity that is worth fighting for.
It seems almost impossible that anyone could have composed such sublime music. The execution is almost perfect. What would Beethoven not have done to hear this performance! thank you with all my heart.
I wonder if he really heard it in his head the way it was later performed, or if he would have liked some nuances differently. Maybe, if you go deaf and could hear before, you remember some sounds differently?
Eine maximale Empfindsamkeit bei beiden, der Pianistin und dem Dirigenten. Was für grossartige Musiker! Chapeau. Auch das Werk selbst ist äusserst sensibel komponiert. Ein verinnerlichter Beethoven.
Priceless the joy she brings with those beautiful hands. She looks up to Jehovah when she plays. She is a gift from God Himself. Like Khatia, she is not of an age but for all times. Unstoppable!
Il concerto per pianoforte e orchestra N° 4 di Beethoven , Op. 58, è un capolavoro di melodia, armonia e contrappunto. Del resto tutte le opere di Beethoven cono capolavori. Vorrei sottolineare l'esecuzione magistrale di Hélène Grimaud che per tecnica, sensibilità, capacità interpretativa , consonanza con l'orchestra, magistralmente diretta da Chritoph Eschenbach , rende questo capolavoro eccelso per levità delle dita, capacità di toccare la tastiera e scoprire tutte le "nuances" del grande Maestro". Grazie per il bellissimo concerto , veramente di alto livello.
Once in a lifetime splendor. Divine play by Hélène. Please know: this outstanding performance was all the more special because it took place 5 hrs AFTER the 9/11 attacks. Imagine the emotions ...
Gorgeous,Paris Symphony with Helen Guimond playing the piano Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 . Absolutely out of this world. Better than anything I have ever seen.. Christofer Eschenbakh’s wonderful directing.
Does anyone notice how subdued the normally lively Proms audience is and how particularly intense the general vibe is ? This was the evening of September 11th 2001. I heard the performance live on BBC Radio 3 and I thought it was the perfect piece for the moment. Such an intense and emotionally charged performance from Maestros Grimaud and Eschenbach and OdP, bravo ! Thanks for posting.
They played the Eroica (2 mvt) at the start and CE said a few words. With hindsight they probably should have cancelled the concert but everyone must have been too dazed to know what to do.
Beethoven's 4th might very well be the greatest concerto ever written. I'm a big sucker for the Zimerman + Bernstein recording but listening to such vastly different approaches as Grimaud's here makes me feel like rediscovering the same piece again. Priceless.
This _IS_ a lovely concerto, but the part of your comment which states it, “....might very well be the greatest concerto ever written,” needs to have the phrase, “in my opinion,” OR, “This is my favorite,” stuck in there somewhere. It’s very nice that TH-camrs have opinions, but then sometimes I think they can get carried away by the untouchable nature of the web.
BRAVOOOO !!!, Magistral Interpretación !!! Tecnica Impecable y FANTASTICA la Orquesta !!! Conmovido y Feliz de escucharlo !!! Es muy especial para mí, Mi Madre toco este Concierto al recibir su Titulo de Pianista en 1961 !!!
Für mich ist der schönste Moment, wie Helen Grimaud am Ende der Kadenz des 1. Satzes (bei 19:20) aus ihrer Versunkenheit in die Musik wieder in die Realität auftaucht, zunächst hat sie, als sie die Augen wieder aufschlägt, noch ein bisschen Mühe, wieder in die Realität zurückzukehren, aber beim zweiten Mal öffnet ihre beglückten Augen, sucht den Kontakt zum Dirigenten und wartet offenbar trillernd auf seinen Einsatz, der dann synchron zum Öffnen ihres Mundes erfolgt - eine stillschweigende Einigkeit.
Sublime interprétation du concerto No 4 de Ludwig van Beethoven ! Quelle musicienne magnifique, pleine de grâce, de beauté et de sensibilité, avec une technique parfaite ! Une musicienne hors du commun ! Merci, Hélène Grimaud !
when I listen to Hélène Grimaud play I am sure that she is my favourite pianist ,and when I hear Polina Osetinskaya play I am sure she is. Eventually comparisons are invidious I love them both, articulate, passionate, great fun, immersed in their music they immerse me. This is a beautiful performance and I am thrilled to hear it.
HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD , SUPERBE, CHRISTOPH ESCHENBACH , ORCHESTRE DE PARIS EXCELLENT SIMPLEMENT PRÉCIEUX , BEETHOVEN 4 CONCERTO , ENVOÛTANT , CHEF -D'ŒUVRE , MERCI PER ÇE PARTAGE ! !
I want to say how singularly gifted and absolutely lovely you strike me HG. You are an absolute revelation to watch here. Bravo Ms. Grimaud, your blue Velvet catches the frequency of Beethoven's passion and genius beautifully.
I've heard this piece hundreds of times.. So many fell that Beethoven's 9th Symphony and others are his greatest works. But I think it is this one -- piano concerto No. 4 . And this performance is the best I have ever heard
Thanks,interestingly I am just re- discovering this,,,, generally always Concerto #5 Piano, Violin Conceeto, some Piano( APPASIASINATA, WALDSTEIN, Symphony’s ( Fifth, Ninth), & FIDELIO stuff I listened to:: with COVID, TH-cam, & Etc branching out…. this Is great:: checking out LANG/ Lang,Gould, & et al too.
I have heard many versions of this, my favourite piano concerto, but this one is unique. Her interpretation is so beautiful and heartfelt. Her technique is something else!
I am guessing that you must play yourself. Generally when people mention technique they are talking about keyboard pyrotechnics, but there is so much more. In this performance her control over the volume and attack of each note can be breathtaking.
I frankly didn't remember this concerto was so damn beautiful. I think it's also Grimaud's fault. But something is for sure and that is that to me, this is the very best version. Compare it with Sviatoslav's or Wilhem Kempff, Rubinstein, Backhaus, Serkin and you will love, really love this one. Thank you Helene, vous etes toujours la meilleure, mercie bien!!!
Brianwolle always so much praise for the supremely talented yuja but I reckon there is no way she would play this Beethoven no 4 as good as Helen Grimaud.
I believe this forth piano concerto is Beethovens finest, not the fifth that most people have as their favourite. And when Hèléne Grimaud is playing this forth, then my longings are fulfilled. Listening to her interpretation makes my life a little more conciliatory. Classical music has that wonderful effect on me, it makes my life come to an unity, different from all the parts that I am. And therefore I love Hèlénes playing, well aware about the fact the she perhaps also struggles with different parts in her life. But Beethoven is like a fire to gather around, and in the end we are all the same.
Excellent execution by Helene Grimaud and the Berlin Philharmonie! You can see and feel her spirit pouring into this piece. This concerto is brilliantly composed. The G major chord becomes so illusive until the very end. Great trickery to the ear. Bravo!
Mon Dieu ça a vingt ans ça ???! Hélène Grimaud est pratiquement invisible sur les chaînes françaises on doit aller sur YT pour avoir le bonheur de l'écouter...
Hé oui...Le musique classique est considérée comme hautement indésirable sur nos chaînes françaises car émanant d'un passé révolu bourgeois et réactionnaire qu'il convient d'effacer.!!!
@@jeanclaudejulien2314 Il n'y a pas d'idéologie dans cette absence , qui en effet est un choix.Seulement une transmission intergénérationnelle qui a failli pour soutenir une vraie demande d'un public lobotomisé , sans aucune éducation musicale. Et le suivisme des directeurs de chaînes qui ne raisonnent qu'en terme d'audimat ....pour des profits publicitaires escomptés.
Il y a dans l'interprétation de certaines oeuvres des moments de grâce exceptionnels que l'on sait ne pas pouvoir retrouver. Celui là en est un. Merci infiniment à Hélène Grimaud, Christoph Eschenbach et l'Orchestre de Paris.
Helene is a great gift to music lovers the world over. Every performance is uniquely inspired and heartfelt. Her deep understanding of the music she plays and her freedom of expression is beyond remarkable - some would say spiritual. Thank you, Helene.
My goodness, the look on her face! She is totally invested in this performance. It's incredible to witness such artistry, and commitment to excellence. She's absolutely magnificent..best I've heard since Argerich.
If there was a ranking for youtube presentations of classical music, this is a candidate for number one. Hélène Grimaud is a Greek goddess that plays piano. Beethoven's concerto no. 4 is one of the best ever. The best performance because Hélène is much more than a virtuoso. She is one with music and totally dedicated to what she plays. Finally, the best filming with superposition of plans of executant, orchestra and audience which is difficult but results marvelously.
i agree with you From Japan JST、12:40分
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I might have agreed with you until I listened to Hilary Hahn's rendition of Beethoven's Concerto for Violin. It has close to 12 million views here on TH-cam. And I was not really a violin person, to begin with.
I mean, even on this piece here, when you pay attention to the string section ...
BBC Proms :) One of the musical joys of life in London. There are many of these magnificent concerts in the summer season each year, the hall is huge and tickets are not too costly, there is always a simultaneous radio broadcast, and sometimes a live TV broadcast too. Technical quality is always excellent. From long experience, the team producing these very much know what they are doing.
Heaven! Beethoven would've been immensely proud to hear how much intelligence and feeling Grimaud puts into this. Just feel like she's talking to Beethoven directly as she plays this -- with a very modern sensibility, which he would've certainly shared. Excellent partnership with Eschenbach - he conducted this perfectly to showcase her and maximize the relationship between piano and orchestra
"Beethoven would have been immensely proud to hear...."
Yeah, about that....
Einverstanden.
My dear, you are an angel! Completely out of this world. Thank you from the bottom of my 83 year old heart. May God bless you richly. 😊
My sentiments exactly, and I am 83 years also.
I worship the ground upon which Mme. Grimaud walks.
He already has!! ✝✝✝.....
The quintessential performance of this work. I too am in my eighties, and am fortunate to hear this masterpiece.
@@timpearce3314it would be Wonderful to all meet up there…maybe she’ll do an encore… Cheers
There is so much in the world today that makes me angry, sad or unhappy. This is the antidote.
This concerto is outstanding composition and I agree that's it is an antidote to our ugly world. Neverless,I have heard better interpretations than this one and imagine something deeper and less violent. Her direct sound hurts and is not expressive enough what makes the performance scholar and technical.There is more to this piece.
Well said...Lovely technique and she's Gorgeous.
@@davidg.3644 now all pianists have good technical abilities but only few have the insights that makes a performance exceptional. In my opinion, it is not enough to have a fluent technique. This is the least standart. In actual times people are focused on the outside more than insight. that's why we have such a mediocre times.
The more I listen to this, the deeper is my awe.
I got out of wrist surgery Friday, 2 days ago, where they re-broke & re-set my radial bones & put in a plate, screws. When the nerve block wore off I was in FREAKING AGONY for a day or 2; up all hours dragging myself slowly from room to room, moans involuntarily leaking from me the whole night long; I had no idea what I was doing as I staggered slowly from room to room (THANK GOD I live alone... I would've been embarrassed to have anyone there to witness me in this pit of my life). Anyway I must've played Helene's Beethoven Piano Concerto #4 here a good 50 times (at least) all through the night & following day; how very comforting it was, spirited, lifting me up, a joy; she saw me through the worst (so far) of my weekend travails; may GOD bless her... what a brilliant cutie-pie; watching closely how this beautiful piece so transported her, & in turn me, for I felt a tiny part of that passion, which eased my mind through the worst of my pain. THANK YOU HELENE; THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSPIRATION, for allowing it to be a beacon to me and all the world lucky enough to witness this performance!! It was fresh to me every time; I'll always be grateful for being able to watch and hear your glorious music this weekend when I so needed it... -L.
Just revisiting, 5 months later; still can't use my hand much... but this music still a balm, still fresh, still an exquisite joy. The drugs they gave me; utterly useless; sugar pills maybe.
Praying for you ❤
@@kathycollins3043 - Thank you so much, Kathy; all prayers gratefully accepted! You pray for me & I'll continue to pray for Ukraine.
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Praying for you too, sincerly.
The world of Beethoven is stunning enough......but this ladiy's piano playing is out of this world. !
Give me a week to practive and I'd do even better. You'll have to tell me which key is middle C first though.
tatsächlich ... kannte bis dato nur Nr. 5 von Beethoven ("Emperor"), dieses ist mindestens so gut, unaufgeregt hübsch, muss ich mir merken.
Cannot have enough of this magic (not only the music, but also the smile).
Après les bombes et les fous c’est une réconciliation avec la beauté du monde. Merci musique.
Seit ich mich vor mehr als 50 Jahren zum ersten Mal mit Beethovens Klavierkonzerten befasste, ist dieses 4. Konzert mein Lieblingsstück. Es geht sofort unter die Haut und direkt in meine Seele. Ich habe dieses Stück in all den Jahren von vielen wunderbaren und ganz unterschiedlichen Künstlern gehört. Hélène Grimaud ist in ihrer Einzigartigkeit mit nichts zu vergleichen, und ich fiebere dem 13.06.2024 entgegen. Dann nämlich kommt sie in meine Stadt, die man auch „Klavierstadt Hannover“ nennt, und wird das Publikum mit diesem Meisterwerk Beethovens und ihrem engelsgleichen Spiel verzaubern.
Ich war auch da... und ihr Spiel war so ganz anders als erwartet....
Maestra Grimaud is out of this world. She plays with a special neatness and touches deepest fibers. Thanks for sharing this jewel.
Maestro is the default word you cheesy bastard.
I once heard someone play practice this masterpiece while walking on the streets of Edinburgh... I stood there listening under the rain. Magical moment
C'est une première pour moi à 62 ans .Je suis stupéfais de voir la vitesse a laquelle cette artiste glisse ses doigts sur le piano. Vraiment impressionnant bravo ! qui plus est son charme est magnétique .
Beethoven knew something nobody else knew. I think Helene Grimaud picked up on it . Incredible.
Highly recommend Mr. Gould’s recording. He brings transcendence to everything he does. God bless!
Bethowen 4 em Je ne aime pas
Je pense Q’il à dépenser l’énergie pout la 3 em !
Mais, avec Hélène, ce Soir
Affine ,raffiné et SUBLIMES la 4em
De Bethowen
Tes Doigts sont VIRTUELS …Merci
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@@johnnichols2088 As you have probably heard or read, Grimaud is considered the female Glenn Gould. Both have high verbal intelligence and lightning speed articulation of the English language. (despite Grimaud's native tongue is not English), including Gould's facial and mouthing movements in Grimaud. She stated in one of the interviews, that her piano idols are Gould and then Horowitz.
numéro de cirque cette composition ! pauvre Hélène !
A beautiful woman, a grand piano and Beethoven...
What more can be said!
A human performance so brilliant, it's hard to comprehend.
Θεέ μου τη γυναίκα είναι αυτή; Τι μαγικά δάχτυλα είναι αυτά; Αυτή η γυναίκα - θεά ερμηνεύει το έργο του Μπετόβεν με ιδανικό - μαγικό τρόπο. Ο φίλος μου ο Κώστας Πολωνός θα ξετρελαθεί με την ερμηνεία της. Έρρωσθε και Ευδαιμονείτε όσο ακούτε αυτές τις καταπληκτικές Μελωδίες, συγχαρητήρια σε όλα τα μέλη της ορχήστρας και φυσικά στους τεχνικούς που μας δίνουν την δυνατότητα να βλέπουμε αυτά τα αριστουργήματα. Πολλά φιλιά από την χώρα που γέννησε την δημοκρατία.
Μ'ανε μου Ελλας ❤
Bravo Hélène GRIMAUD für Ihre unglaubliche Begabung und Ihre faszinierenden Interpretationen. Weiterhin besten Erfolg und persönlich alles erdenklich Gute !
Ich fühle und denke, dass dies die höchste Liga der Welt ist. Aber auch Goldberg spielt in dieser Liga. Kennen Sie seine Aufnahme dieses Beethoven Klavierkonzerts?
Beautiful woman, great pianist.Thanks, Life, for all your gifts.
Was für eine göttliche Musik.
I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵 JST、16:46分
Thank God for Beethoven, and performers such as Hélène Grimaud to play Beethoven so brilliantly!
Grimaud better than Yuja for playing Beethoven.
This concerto is also according to Grimaud the one closest to her heart. Thanks Ludwig.
@@johndean4765 Indeed and without the very high heels and the very short skirts.
@@johndean4765 oh YES!!!
Both are brilliant but gods have nothing to do with their achievements nor their existence.
Helene is always a wonder.
I absolutely love Helene's artistic passion and magical performance, she is totally 'connected' with Beethoven and the result is magnificent!
Just as she is totally connected with the rest of the world music!
Beethoven: peerless. Period. Helene Grimaud: perfect.
Very strongly into the spirit and ethos of Beethoven throughout. Thank you Ms Grimaud and all concerned with putting this together and for the download.
Helene Grimaud is so brilliant in Beethoven's piano Concerto no.4. It is so enchanting, so divine, so beautiful. The Paris Orchestra conducted by Christoph Eschenback is so exceptional. It is so marvelous, so romantic, so beautiful. Helene is an extraordinary pianist who is so fit to work with her sublime fingers with Beethoven's revolutionary music. Indeed, Beethoven is the master of all masters. I listen to his music with deep emotions and with immense interest. He will continue to have profound impact on the succeeding generations. And Helene is so talented an artist. Beethoven would have been pleased with her performance.
I am already pleased simply by her modest demeanor in approaching the piano on stage, with a humility and demureness, dressed elegantly in dignified attire, unlike many young women performers I sadly see on today's concert stages, who are dressed in attire befitting a barroom audience, in provocative gowns revealing all of their body from strapless bossoms, to mini skirts so tight and scant as to leave little to the imagination. Here one can concentrate on the Beauty and power of Beethoven's ideas and imagination reflected in her rendering of this masterpiece for its own sake (not seeking the titilation of mere lasivious audiences). Thank you Ms. Grimaud for your integrity to your Art. You have made Herr Beethoven very happy, I am sure.
Ascoltando questa sublime Interpretazione di Helene Grimaud ho scoperto delle sonorità meravigliose di questo Concerto (che è quello che amo di più) che non conoscevo. Grazie, Grazie, Grazie !!
Hard to believe this was just over 20 years ago...bravissimo!
How delicate she is with every note. An eccellente interpretation of one of the greatest concerts written for the piano. The dialogue between piano and orchestra is extremely integrated. One of the most romantic of Beethoven concerto's. If you listen carefully you will find Chopin style in many thematical moments. Cadenza very delicate. Beethoven a genius...only that.
I agree, however I’d like to point out that Beethoven came before Chopin. Elements of Beethoven’s style reside in Chopin’s music, not the other way around.
The orchestra overwhelmed her. She hasn't got it
Me too! I’d like to see her.
@@thomaselliott573 - Perhaps what you need is the application of some Q-Tips to your ears... don't push them all the way in; go partly in and twirl them slowly to truly remove that obfuscating rubbish that's no doubt blocking your appreciation of this divine meeting of orchestra and soloist.
Interesting about the presentiment of Chopin. Romanticism being born.
Cette femme n'est pas une étoile, elle est une constellation, et probablement la plus belle
I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵 JST、16:49分
Une constellation? Et la plus belle? Your fall in love my Bro...
HG Is a Great pianista, no questioni but the greatest Is really too much
Beethoven and Helene melting into eternity…magnificent music!
When I was an undergraduate student at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, I would go to concerts every week given by the College of Music. This is where I learned to appreciate the classical music of the great composers Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Vivaldi, Wagner, Grieg, Strauss, and many more.
She's the most intensely focused pianist I've ever seen. Utterly absorbed. Truly an exceptional talent.
BEAUTIFULL dancing from key to key, and passage to passage! Beatifil pianist in addition! Bob R.
What beautiful music to prepare my supper by. I keep coming in to the room when I hear the music's intensity. Her fingers and hands, what music she weaves...
I utterly agree with you.
Madame Grimaud, what an outstanding rendition of this gem!!!
Your complete command of the concerto almost makes me think that it was actually written FOR YOU! Your deep passion shown in such a humble way, without the overly dramatic that some performers sometimes put up, makes it only a pleasure to drink in the beauty... both of the music and you. It is a truly wonderful experience to enjoy along with you. I thank you. And I thank God for beauty such as this.
And bravo to the orchestra and conductor too!
Magnificent. Reminds me of Francios du Toit. Beethoven's spirit sits on his shoulders when he performs "The Master's Works" and whispers his satisfaction once Francios plays the closing notes. I suppose a similar situation arises with this virtuoso too.
@@roystewart4386 yigggjy
Beautiful woman. Magnificent performce. Thilling piano playing!
I saw Helene perform years ago for the 1st time, and realized she was the real deal. So many times I've made special trips to San Fran. Davies Hall to see her perform, as I like to sit right behind the orchestra. Once, after she had concluded, the guy next to me showed me a copy of her book "Wild Melodies", about her work with wolves. They say "music hath charms to calm the wild beast" and in her case, it actually is true. Some great camera mixes and ECUs here (Extreme Close Ups) which also adds to the heft of this video. Bravo and Bravaa to all involved !
Ce concerto pour piano de Beethoven ne pourrait être joué avec plus d'émotion. Une performance phénoménale. Hélène Grimaud est un don divin
I do not know how many times I listen to this concerto, but this time I heard it as a brand new experience, Grimaud is incredible. Today the technique of playing is as a given, but the soul is not technique it is rarely appears only in deep artists such as Grimaud.
I do so agree with you, music performed without soul is worthless & Helene brings so much it tugs at our emotions like no other pianist can!
I don’t remember an occasion that from the very first moment the pianist touched a key, I knew something magical and extraordinary was going to happen! This was so wonderful!! I so wished I could have be there!
Thank you
Thank you for the music......... Greetings from northern Sweden
@@larsmolin8788 Också från norra Sverige, storartad musik som även Ingmar Bergman gillade!
I agree totally, Grimaud has added her emotions to the concert and has made the piece unique🙏💖💖💖Congratulations to the great artist, Helene Grimaud👏👏👏🙋♀️
Has there ever been such a combination of artistry and extraordinary beauty in one person? I'd like to see her.
une femme exceptionnelle j adore
What a joy of an audience. And not a mobile phone in sight.
maybe because it was recorded in 2001?
@@OlgaZuccati Ha ha!
Absolutely wonderful. Makes you forget for a while all the Covid-19 misery. Thank you Beethoven, thank you Helene, thank you Eschenbach, thank you orchestra.
AND the Beeb's film director and camera crew for such a marvelous opportunity to see musicians emotional attachment to their music so expertly
Thank you Helen for this extraordinary interpretation of Beethoven's Concerto 4 for piano and orchestra; Bravo.
She plays like every note is the most important note she has ever played
alan dougan. With Beethoven every note is as you say important. And it's as important in how it's played as well, and Ms. Grimaud is right on the money every time.
The pianist!!! Goodness me. Without any notes. I have never seen such passion and dedication. It's like she is the piano herself. She lives the music. Absolutely stunning and mesmerising.
This is one of my favorite classical music videos. The quality of the music, the performance, and the video itself is superb. I think it was fitting that this was performed on the evening of 9/11 because 9/11 showed some of the worst that human beings can do, whereas this video shows civilization at its height. Evil may drag us down at times but here's an example of something (Beethoven's music, as interpreted by great musicians) that lifts us up and is part of our humanity that is worth fighting for.
September 11th was not the worse thing that ever happened but as it was an American tragedy it has become synonymous with evil.
So beautifully played. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍💖
It seems almost impossible that anyone could have composed such sublime music. The execution is almost perfect. What would Beethoven not have done to hear this performance! thank you with all my heart.
Beethoven would have been exhilarated to be able to hear dogs barking for all it mattered...
I wonder if he really heard it in his head the way it was later performed, or if he would have liked some nuances differently. Maybe, if you go deaf and could hear before, you remember some sounds differently?
@@Fidi987 I don't know if it's possible to understand what's going on in the mind of a genius.
@@Fidi987 . Beethoven wasn't deaf when composing all seven of his concertos.
He became profoundly deaf later in life.
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One more reason to know that music is the greatest form of art.
Timing phrasing the complete conversing between pianist & orchestra
This is Perfection, there are now worldly words to describe it. Mr. Eschenbach follows Miss Grimaud to perfection. Thank you so much.
Eine maximale Empfindsamkeit bei beiden, der Pianistin und dem Dirigenten. Was für grossartige Musiker! Chapeau. Auch das Werk selbst ist äusserst sensibel komponiert. Ein verinnerlichter Beethoven.
I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵 JST、16:51分
Priceless the joy she brings with those beautiful hands. She looks up to Jehovah when she plays. She is a gift from God Himself. Like Khatia, she is not of an age but for all times. Unstoppable!
Il concerto per pianoforte e orchestra N° 4 di Beethoven , Op. 58, è un capolavoro di melodia, armonia e contrappunto. Del resto tutte le opere di Beethoven cono capolavori. Vorrei sottolineare l'esecuzione magistrale di Hélène Grimaud che per tecnica, sensibilità, capacità interpretativa , consonanza con l'orchestra, magistralmente diretta da Chritoph Eschenbach , rende questo capolavoro eccelso per levità delle dita, capacità di toccare la tastiera e scoprire tutte le "nuances" del grande Maestro". Grazie per il bellissimo concerto , veramente di alto livello.
Exquisite. Her fingers seem to have lives of their own. And look at her rapturous expression at 35:21.
Once in a lifetime splendor. Divine play by Hélène. Please know: this outstanding performance was all the more special because it took place 5 hrs AFTER the 9/11 attacks. Imagine the emotions ...
Gorgeous,Paris Symphony with Helen Guimond playing the piano Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 . Absolutely out of this world. Better than anything I have ever seen.. Christofer Eschenbakh’s wonderful directing.
Que dire.... La perfection ne se commente pas. On écoute et c'est déjà un immense privilège!
I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵 JST、16:47分
As I said before, of all Beethoven's works, this is in my opinion his best. I just love it. And this performance is the best I have ever heard,
his 4th piano concerto and his 4th symphony
Non so descrivere la grandiosità e la bellezza sconfinata di questa musica..sono senza parole...è paradisiaca
I agree. From Japan🇯🇵, JST、2:18分
Does anyone notice how subdued the normally lively Proms audience is and how particularly intense the general vibe is ? This was the evening of September 11th 2001. I heard the performance live on BBC Radio 3 and I thought it was the perfect piece for the moment. Such an intense and emotionally charged performance from Maestros Grimaud and Eschenbach and OdP, bravo ! Thanks for posting.
They played the Eroica (2 mvt) at the start and CE said a few words. With hindsight they probably should have cancelled the concert but everyone must have been too dazed to know what to do.
Beethoven's 4th might very well be the greatest concerto ever written. I'm a big sucker for the Zimerman + Bernstein recording but listening to such vastly different approaches as Grimaud's here makes me feel like rediscovering the same piece again. Priceless.
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This _IS_ a lovely concerto, but the part of your comment which states it, “....might very well be the greatest concerto ever written,” needs to have the phrase, “in my opinion,” OR, “This is my favorite,” stuck in there somewhere. It’s very nice that TH-camrs have opinions, but then sometimes I think they can get carried away by the untouchable nature of the web.
@@richardalvarez6212 I am too a fan of the Zimerman/Bernstein recording but then I am a big Zimmerman fan.
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BRAVOOOO !!!, Magistral Interpretación !!! Tecnica Impecable y FANTASTICA la Orquesta !!! Conmovido y Feliz de escucharlo !!! Es muy especial para mí, Mi Madre toco este Concierto al recibir su Titulo de Pianista en 1961 !!!
Her smile is the perfect balance between pride and humility. What a glorious 36 minutes. What a nod to the master LvB. Magnificent...
Schönheit der Musik in Kombination mit der beseelten Schönheit der Pianistin berührt die Tiefen der eigenen Seele im Laufe eines solchen Konzerts.
Für mich ist der schönste Moment, wie Helen Grimaud am Ende der Kadenz des 1. Satzes (bei 19:20) aus ihrer Versunkenheit in die Musik wieder in die Realität auftaucht, zunächst hat sie, als sie die Augen wieder aufschlägt, noch ein bisschen Mühe, wieder in die Realität zurückzukehren, aber beim zweiten Mal öffnet ihre beglückten Augen, sucht den Kontakt zum Dirigenten und wartet offenbar trillernd auf seinen Einsatz, der dann synchron zum Öffnen ihres Mundes erfolgt - eine stillschweigende Einigkeit.
The 2nd movement has a romantic quality to it that I believe was ahead of its time. This piece is beautiful on so many levels.
OK. Real Goodly think!! Beethoven go to All XIX c. We know it!!!!
it is very thoughtful
Sublime interprétation du concerto
No 4 de Ludwig van Beethoven !
Quelle musicienne magnifique, pleine de grâce, de beauté et de sensibilité, avec une technique parfaite ! Une musicienne hors du commun ! Merci, Hélène Grimaud !
D´accord, Didier
when I listen to Hélène Grimaud play I am sure that she is my favourite pianist ,and when I hear Polina Osetinskaya play I am sure she is. Eventually comparisons are invidious I love them both, articulate, passionate, great fun, immersed in their music they immerse me. This is a beautiful performance and I am thrilled to hear it.
I am in love... with Helen..such beauty and talent, the music, the orchestra and Christoph Mwah XXX
She is absolut stunning! Watching her playing with such passion... Incredible...
Helene hace totavìa màs grande la obra y el legado de Beethoven. Magnìfico!!
I love the violinist in the background in the 7:40s and 9:40. As laid back as you please.
HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD , SUPERBE, CHRISTOPH ESCHENBACH , ORCHESTRE DE PARIS EXCELLENT SIMPLEMENT PRÉCIEUX , BEETHOVEN 4 CONCERTO , ENVOÛTANT , CHEF -D'ŒUVRE , MERCI PER ÇE PARTAGE ! !
I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵 JST、16:50分
I want to say how singularly gifted and absolutely lovely you strike me HG. You are an absolute revelation to watch here. Bravo Ms. Grimaud, your blue Velvet catches the frequency of Beethoven's passion and genius beautifully.
I've heard this piece hundreds of times.. So many fell that Beethoven's 9th Symphony and others are his greatest works. But I think it is this one -- piano concerto No. 4 . And this performance is the best I have ever heard
Thanks,interestingly I am just re- discovering this,,,, generally always Concerto #5 Piano, Violin Conceeto, some Piano( APPASIASINATA, WALDSTEIN, Symphony’s ( Fifth, Ninth), & FIDELIO stuff I listened to:: with COVID, TH-cam, & Etc branching out…. this Is great:: checking out LANG/ Lang,Gould, & et al too.
I have heard many versions of this, my favourite piano concerto, but this one is unique. Her interpretation is so beautiful and heartfelt. Her technique is something else!
I am guessing that you must play yourself. Generally when people mention technique they are talking about keyboard pyrotechnics, but there is so much more. In this performance her control over the volume and attack of each note can be breathtaking.
She has a feather touch, doesn't she? Makes her more agile on the keyboard IMHO.
i thought exactly the same. i always like claudio arrau but when i heard Grimaud interpreation, just unreal!
ピアノの音が優しさにあふれている。
同意します。, JST、2:15分
Sublime Hélène Grimaud, une divinité.
Pure emotion. Thank you .
I frankly didn't remember this concerto was so damn beautiful. I think it's also Grimaud's fault. But something is for sure and that is that to me, this is the very best version. Compare it with Sviatoslav's or Wilhem Kempff, Rubinstein, Backhaus, Serkin and you will love, really love this one. Thank you Helene, vous etes toujours la meilleure, mercie bien!!!
Excellent performance of this great work of Beethoven! Thank you!
There's a richness beauty to her technique, it is done masterfully.
Le talent à ce niveau ça fait froid dans le dos, tout simplement sublime !
I agree with you. in Japan, JST、4:04分
you will NEVER hear a better rendition of that deeply felt second movement.
Brianwolle always so much praise for the supremely talented yuja but I reckon there is no way she would play this Beethoven no 4 as good as Helen Grimaud.
Love her interpretation of this piece. Her modesty shows when she first comes out and takes a bow. But we all know it’s going to be great!
I believe this forth piano concerto is Beethovens finest, not the fifth that most people have as their favourite. And when Hèléne Grimaud is playing this forth, then my longings are fulfilled. Listening to her interpretation makes my life a little more conciliatory. Classical music has that wonderful effect on me, it makes my life come to an unity, different from all the parts that I am. And therefore I love Hèlénes playing, well aware about the fact the she perhaps also struggles with different parts in her life. But Beethoven is like a fire to gather around, and in the end we are all the same.
the 5th is also a master piece, but you cant compare them. Mozart´s 20th is a masterpiece, too. Not to be ranked.
YOU are SO RIGHT!!!
Art is art, and great art is truly great not to ranked but enjoyed in it's particular time
Beethoven's greatest piano concerto imo
What about the emperor?
although I love much of the emperor concerto, especially the slow part, it's not my favorite Beethoven concerto.
This concert took place at the evening of 9/11. It must have been so hard to perform but it was maybe her best performance ever, ever!
The perfect piece given the circumstances.
Le plus grand concerto de piano, magnifiquement interprété.
Des 5 concerti pour piano de Beethonven, le n°5 reste mon préféré mais le 4 est juste derrière suivi du n°3.
Excellent execution by Helene Grimaud and the Berlin Philharmonie! You can see and feel her spirit pouring into this piece. This concerto is brilliantly composed. The G major chord becomes so illusive until the very end. Great trickery to the ear. Bravo!
Stunningly beautiful, and an enchanting performance.
Magnificent. Exquisite. Absolute perfection.She is better than the best. WOW I'm floored.
Sleeve51 sorry to fans of Yuja(and I am one)but I don't believe she would play this piece as well as H Grimaud.
Mon Dieu ça a vingt ans ça ???! Hélène Grimaud est pratiquement invisible sur les chaînes françaises on doit aller sur YT pour avoir le bonheur de l'écouter...
Hé oui...Le musique classique est considérée comme hautement indésirable sur nos chaînes françaises car émanant d'un passé révolu bourgeois et réactionnaire qu'il convient d'effacer.!!!
@@jeanclaudejulien2314 Il n'y a pas d'idéologie dans cette absence , qui en effet est un choix.Seulement une transmission intergénérationnelle qui a failli pour soutenir une vraie demande d'un public lobotomisé , sans aucune éducation musicale.
Et le suivisme des directeurs de chaînes qui ne raisonnent qu'en terme d'audimat ....pour des profits publicitaires escomptés.
Il y a dans l'interprétation de certaines oeuvres des moments de grâce exceptionnels que l'on sait ne pas pouvoir retrouver. Celui là en est un. Merci infiniment à Hélène Grimaud, Christoph Eschenbach et l'Orchestre de Paris.
Helene is a great gift to music lovers the world over. Every performance is uniquely inspired and heartfelt. Her deep understanding of the music she plays and her freedom of expression is beyond remarkable - some would say spiritual. Thank you, Helene.
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Trio do deltiempo haendel
Este concerto para piano é um dos mais bonitos concertos de todos os tempos. Maravilhoso!
Wenn ich sie spiele höre und sehe, kommt meine Liebe für diese tolle Pianistin immer wieder hoch ! Wie gefühlvoll sie mit Leib und Seele spielt !!
My goodness, the look on her face! She is totally invested in this performance. It's incredible to witness such artistry, and commitment to excellence. She's absolutely magnificent..best I've heard since Argerich.
Absolutely, Helene Grimaud is second only to Martha Argerich, with Yuja Wang a distant third.
in radio this morning, so encouraging
PFUIT! Cet enregistrement date de 2001... Hélène est encore et toujours géniale et délicieusement photogénique!
Ma face sa plang de fiecare data cand o ascult! God bless you, Helene!