@Dylonely See if u can find though a recording of the suite that includes the chorus. It is usually left out; I didn't think of that. What is fascinating about the chorus is that there are no words: Oohs, ahs, and mmmms! The second suite is basically the final third of the ballet and is the most famous part that everybody knows. But the entire ballet is very much worth hearing.
This piano concerto is absolute B.O.M.B Ravel is such a colorful genius. What a fantastic world inside that man's head ( And Argerich ...nothing need be said, dynamo, force of nature,.... legendary pokemon..u name it)
Martha Argerich is 81 now, but I heard she was unfortunately experiencing problems with her heart, not sure of the severity though. She is still doing concerts now, you could actually see her in Germany if you wanted to
I have always found this concerto an incredible blend of a deeply moving Bachian slow movement sandwiched between 2 bright extrovert jazzy movements. Amazing.
Thank you Gidi! It surprises me that I enjoy (the illusion of) sharing this listening experience with you better than I enjoy such experiences sitting alone in front of my iMac. I am younger than Argerich by a few months. I first heard this concerto on an LP, with a friend of mine who is still a close friend, when we were in 9th grade--so about 67 years ago. I fell in love with it, and have heard it many times since, as recorded by many pianists. Somehow I was inclined today to listen perhaps more carefully than ever. I've no doubt that this is the best of all those performances, and I think you helped me to hear it, really hear it. So again, thanks. (Jazz lover too, since introduced to it by another friend almost 62 years ago, who played for me LPs of "Kind of Blue" and "My Favorite Things," which made my hair stand up--not long after those records were released.)
Mr. GIDI, I beg you to also check out Ravels Piano concerto for the left hand. It is very different from his concerto in G Major, and was written for a pianist who lost his right hand in WWl, hence the reason why it is written for the left hand. And while it’s not piano related, another Ravel piece I beg you to check out is Daphnis Et Chloe. It’s personally my favorite piece PERIOD.
I second this suggestion. Ravel's left hand piano concerto is so masterfully written for the left hand that many pianists have said it's harder to play really well with two hands than with the left hand alone!
@@andrewhcit The performer was a complete bastard though. There’s a really good video that explains the story of his Left Hand Piano Concerto, I recommend checking it out. th-cam.com/video/eLwSd-bEtt0/w-d-xo.html
Ravel and Rachmaninoff, my two favorite composers. I was not exactly deterred, but was definitely a bit confused when I first heard Ravel's music, but that sense of discomfort kept me coming back for more. I came to understand Ravel's music, at both a spiritual and intellectual level. He's such a bag of ups and downs, melancholic, playful (almost child-like), ethereal, joyful, heart-wrenching in a way that is not as raw/tempestuous as Rachmaninoff. His orchestration is revered for a reason, also adored by some greats in the Jazz world. My world is not the same without his music, he has touched my heart in ways I can't articulate, and I'm glad you've taken a liking to this work.
Hi Gidi, this is one of my favorites, I am glad that you enjoyed it. The adagio assai (2nd movement) is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I know of.
Martha Argerich! I only learned of her in the pandemic seeking sanity. Martha began piano before age 5. At age 8 she publicly performed Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major. She won the Chopin International Piano Competition. She is now 81 years old and still performing at the highest level. Do watch Rick Beato's rediscovery of Martha as she turned age 80. th-cam.com/video/AYkQleTcck8/w-d-xo.html. There is lots on TH-cam of Martha performing. And I too love her smile.
I watched your reaction of this wonderful piece when it was released and just want to say that you were the single biggest influence in my deciding to learn how to play it. I’m proficient in the first movement now and getting to know the second. Thank you so much for all you do and letting us take the classical journey with you :)
This slow movement and the slow movement of Rachmaninoff's 2nd piano concerto are the two most sublime pieces I know of. They are so beautiful that they are painful.
I read in Miles Davis' autobiography that he and Bill Evans were obsessed with Ravel, listening to his recordings all night and studying his music. He said that the Kinda Blue record came about because of Ravel's influence.
I kinda feel that, being sandwiched between these two crazy explosions of energy and devilish piano technique, that deeply personal, tender and vulnerable slow movement doesn't get enough love and attention..
Can you say Rhapsody in Blue? Ravel and Gershwin met in person and they meet musically in this concerto. A jazzy American swing and a French 'joie de vivre' of the cabarets.
Eevery time I listen to Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin I find in it some pieces which musically remind me strongly Pictures at an Exhibition, in the version orchestrated by Ravel (however if I listen to Pictures at an Exhibition in its piano original by Musorgsky I hear nothing of Gershwin - it's only Ravel-Gershwin resemblance for me))
Gershwin wanted to study with Ravel. Ravel asked Gershwin how much money he made, and when he heard the answer, Ravel said 'Shouldn't I be taking lessons from YOU?".
Great piece, great reaction. Concerto for Left Hand is even more spectacular I think. And no slow movement to skip. But not this slow movement cause it is great.
If you liked this, I would highly recommend is concerto for the left hand. It was written for a concert pianist who lost his right arm in World War I, and commissioned Ravel to create a piece for him. I would recommend you listen to Krystian Zimerman‘s version, because to me it is by far the best even though it is not live. I just recently discovered your channel, and I’m loving your content!
Ravel composed a score piece for the movie called "10", the piece is named "Bolero". Only came across his other compositions last week and I must say not disappointed 🙂
Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé is one of my favorite works - highly recommended. The use of the chorus is wonderful.
One of Ravel’s best compositions for sure.
I recommend listening to Suite number two initially. Then, if you like it, and you will, try the whole ballet.
@@bilahn1198 I follow you on this recommendation.
@Dylonely See if u can find though a recording of the suite that includes the chorus. It is usually left out; I didn't think of that. What is fascinating about the chorus is that there are no words: Oohs, ahs, and mmmms!
The second suite is basically the final third of the ballet and is the most famous part that everybody knows. But the entire ballet is very much worth hearing.
Mine too! I can't wait to see his reaction
The 2nd movement is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever composed.
Truth
It flows so perfectly - but that was the result of intense labour by Ravel. He struggled long and hard with getting it right.
This piano concerto is absolute B.O.M.B Ravel is such a colorful genius. What a fantastic world inside that man's head ( And Argerich ...nothing need be said, dynamo, force of nature,.... legendary pokemon..u name it)
Yes❤ Martha Argerich! She's a force of nature ❤
She is indeed beautiful, a live testament that you can be beautiful at 80 if you're a beautiful person and not only a beautiful body yo
The orchestration is crazy in this amazing piano concerto.
Martha Argerich is 81 now, but I heard she was unfortunately experiencing problems with her heart, not sure of the severity though. She is still doing concerts now, you could actually see her in Germany if you wanted to
I have always found this concerto an incredible blend of a deeply moving Bachian slow movement sandwiched between 2 bright extrovert jazzy movements. Amazing.
Ravel is renowned for his orchestration (i.e., how he uses and combines the orchestra's different instruments).
Way to hear his Concerto For the
Left Hand! It's dark and bluesy and just overall amazing!
I second the left hand piano concerto
Ravel string quartet goes hard
Thank you Gidi! It surprises me that I enjoy (the illusion of) sharing this listening experience with you better than I enjoy such experiences sitting alone in front of my iMac. I am younger than Argerich by a few months. I first heard this concerto on an LP, with a friend of mine who is still a close friend, when we were in 9th grade--so about 67 years ago. I fell in love with it, and have heard it many times since, as recorded by many pianists. Somehow I was inclined today to listen perhaps more carefully than ever. I've no doubt that this is the best of all those performances, and I think you helped me to hear it, really hear it. So again, thanks. (Jazz lover too, since introduced to it by another friend almost 62 years ago, who played for me LPs of "Kind of Blue" and "My Favorite Things," which made my hair stand up--not long after those records were released.)
Mr. GIDI, I beg you to also check out Ravels Piano concerto for the left hand. It is very different from his concerto in G Major, and was written for a pianist who lost his right hand in WWl, hence the reason why it is written for the left hand. And while it’s not piano related, another Ravel piece I beg you to check out is Daphnis Et Chloe. It’s personally my favorite piece PERIOD.
I second this suggestion. Ravel's left hand piano concerto is so masterfully written for the left hand that many pianists have said it's harder to play really well with two hands than with the left hand alone!
@@andrewhcit The performer was a complete bastard though. There’s a really good video that explains the story of his Left Hand Piano Concerto, I recommend checking it out. th-cam.com/video/eLwSd-bEtt0/w-d-xo.html
What I understood is that Ravel wrote this piece with the purpose for it to be a banger. And a banger it is 🤟🏻
Ravel and Rachmaninoff, my two favorite composers. I was not exactly deterred, but was definitely a bit confused when I first heard Ravel's music, but that sense of discomfort kept me coming back for more. I came to understand Ravel's music, at both a spiritual and intellectual level. He's such a bag of ups and downs, melancholic, playful (almost child-like), ethereal, joyful, heart-wrenching in a way that is not as raw/tempestuous as Rachmaninoff. His orchestration is revered for a reason, also adored by some greats in the Jazz world. My world is not the same without his music, he has touched my heart in ways I can't articulate, and I'm glad you've taken a liking to this work.
Ravel took me quite a while to "get" too, but it's incredibly rich music if you manage to "unlock" it!
Haha, yeah Ravel's music is a whole wide world of variety, surprises and contradictions :D
This conductor is great and famous as well - it’s Yúry Temirkánov
Hi Gidi, this is one of my favorites, I am glad that you enjoyed it. The adagio assai (2nd movement) is one of the most beautiful pieces of music I know of.
Martha Argerich! I only learned of her in the pandemic seeking sanity. Martha began piano before age 5. At age 8 she publicly performed Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major. She won the Chopin International Piano Competition. She is now 81 years old and still performing at the highest level. Do watch Rick Beato's rediscovery of Martha as she turned age 80. th-cam.com/video/AYkQleTcck8/w-d-xo.html. There is lots on TH-cam of Martha performing. And I too love her smile.
I watched your reaction of this wonderful piece when it was released and just want to say that you were the single biggest influence in my deciding to learn how to play it. I’m proficient in the first movement now and getting to know the second. Thank you so much for all you do and letting us take the classical journey with you :)
Y’all inspire me even more! I’m glad I was able to do that for you, keep at it ❤️❤️
This slow movement and the slow movement of Rachmaninoff's 2nd piano concerto are the two most sublime pieces I know of. They are so beautiful that they are painful.
I love the transitions between really beautiful piano/harp moments and weird jazzy modern moments.
I read in Miles Davis' autobiography that he and Bill Evans were obsessed with Ravel, listening to his recordings all night and studying his music. He said that the Kinda Blue record came about because of Ravel's influence.
Love your passion for music!
gotta love Ravel!🥰
You said your target was 4K subs by the end of the year but i think you can hit 8-10k by the end of the year. I can see it . W vid though 💯
I kinda feel that, being sandwiched between these two crazy explosions of energy and devilish piano technique, that deeply personal, tender and vulnerable slow movement doesn't get enough love and attention..
Wdym, Its one of the most popular movements in piano repertoire lol
@@Geeeb7 Definitely!
Can you say Rhapsody in Blue? Ravel and Gershwin met in person and they meet musically in this concerto. A jazzy American swing and a French 'joie de vivre' of the cabarets.
Eevery time I listen to Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin I find in it some pieces which musically remind me strongly Pictures at an Exhibition, in the version orchestrated by Ravel (however if I listen to Pictures at an Exhibition in its piano original by Musorgsky I hear nothing of Gershwin - it's only Ravel-Gershwin resemblance for me))
Gershwin wanted to study with Ravel. Ravel asked Gershwin how much money he made, and when he heard the answer, Ravel said 'Shouldn't I be taking lessons from YOU?".
Great piece, great reaction. Concerto for Left Hand is even more spectacular I think. And no slow movement to skip. But not this slow movement cause it is great.
If you liked this, I would highly recommend is concerto for the left hand. It was written for a concert pianist who lost his right arm in World War I, and commissioned Ravel to create a piece for him. I would recommend you listen to Krystian Zimerman‘s version, because to me it is by far the best even though it is not live. I just recently discovered your channel, and I’m loving your content!
The second movement is incredible, on par and as perfect as anything Mozart wrote. ❤
If you're in the orchestra when Martha comes to town, you better have a few Red Bull before you go on stage! LOL Matrtha loves to play fast.
just stumbled on this channel, what a gold mine
Ravel composed a score piece for the movie called "10", the piece is named "Bolero". Only came across his other compositions last week and I must say not disappointed 🙂
You do know that the film is from 1979 and Ravel died in 1937? ;)
@@pjkorabThey still used the composers piece, remastered
Then it's not accurate to say he composed it *for* the movie...
@@segalanicolas5608Yup I know it wasn't originally composed for the film but it was definitely used in it decades later 🙂
You should also react to le tombeau de couperin by ravel too, amazing piece
Far and away my favorite piano concerto.
You often describe music as "dramatic" when i think you mean to say something more like "electrifying"
I recommend you Ravels left-hand piano concerto by Bavouzet
Mahler 3
You should watch Leonard Bernstein's live 1975 performance of this piece with the National Orchestra of France. Fantastic... 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I just met ypur channel and saw the first post
When I listen to the second movement I think about cities drowned in fog evaporating
I think he was strongly inspired by Gershwin while he wrote this piece.
can't wait for the amadeus viewing party
I advise you to listen to Shostakovich's 8th Symphony, it is very unusual, a reinterpretation of the Second World War
Good video, although the title implies you didn't like Ravel before?
Listen to chopin's barcarolle
Here’s a selection you might like-and it’s performed in the cathedral it was designed for.
th-cam.com/video/ihx5LCF1yJY/w-d-xo.html
intro music?
Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Reed Pipes from The Nutcracker
bro is marselle
You should react to Yuja Wang's take on Liszt's first concerto, it is electrifying.
Bernstein also performed this piece. Playing piano and conducting at the same time.
th-cam.com/video/UtQDZaMcl14/w-d-xo.html
He's perfomance is my favorite. Bernstein is amazing!