Her interpretation of this piece absolutely crushes me. I’ve listened to so many performances of op.118 and felt like many players missed the point. This girl gets it. Her interpretation is both vulnerable and empathetic if that makes sense.
I’ve listened to so many recordings of this piece to find someone who played it how I wanted to hear it. My search is over! Anna gets the depth of this piece and is careful to not rush through it like so many others do. So beautifully done, bravo!
What a Brahms! The nuances and the shades that Anna weaves into her performance of this piece is nothing less than magical and nothing short of heavenly! Anna is a great, great Brahms interpreter!
She captures the bittersweet longing and Nostalgia without being maudlin or indulgent. Two fast and the timelessness is lost.( Gould) Too slow and it goes slack.(Pogorelich) Tempo is just right, especially the middle section and transition into the final phrase. Very well done.
Absolutely exquisite. Without seeing the pianist or her name, I at first wondered if it was Beatrice Rana, who also pulls more depth and nuance from the pieces she plays than any of my previous favorites.
When I listen to Anna's Brahms Intermezzo the picture of one of my idols pops in front of my eye and in my soul. The unbelievable Radu Lupu. Anna's reserved attitude, her intense emotional turmoil as evidenced by the tear drops that form in her eyes, and which she tries to hide, and her overall approach to music as being better than words as a means of communication remind me of Radu Lupu Please, I am not comparing performances here. I am noting and appreciating similarities in approaches in interpretation. Anna too seems to be touching a sacred object when she performs.... Anna too, seems to believe that music is a more accurate way oc communication than words.... If it is true that Brahms didn't compose anything that was not good, -- as my ophthalmologis and pianist cousin, Dr. Nazareth Darakjian told me once -- then I wish to add that Anna, with her adding of shades, nuances, and eventually full catharsis, makes this "good" even better...
I agree I do this Lupu's version is sublime. He seems t be in touch with the essence pf Brahms. Anna is not he way. Beautiful interpretation. One must never hire this piece.
I’ve seen a lot of comments comparing this to Radu Lupu’s version. My thoughts. This is slower than his - creates a greater sense of longing and almost weeping. Radu does a better job of the left hand voicing. He has slightly wider dynamic range, as his pianissimo is so tender. Their takes on the triplet sections are very different. And I suppose this is where it’s controversial. She breaks from the pace with more of a virtuosic take with tempo and power. Radu keeps the dynamism, voicing, and subtlety of the rest of the piece. As a whole, his is therefore more cohesive. But Anna’s version “pops” more in the triplet section. Whichever you prefer is purely subjective.
I'm sorry Anna. I wrote a comment drunk. Radu Lupu was an incomparable interpreter of Brahms, but your playing is also beautiful. Don't be angry, I'm ashamed of my stupidity. You interpret Brahms fantastically….
There's hunger, poverty, illness, pain, war and suffering but it is All Good. There's Brahms and there's Anna. Just Beautiful. Peace.
Anna plays this piece with a depth of interpretation that many pianists miss entirely. Exquisite
Her interpretation of this piece absolutely crushes me. I’ve listened to so many performances of op.118 and felt like many players missed the point. This girl gets it. Her interpretation is both vulnerable and empathetic if that makes sense.
Anna plays this Brahms intermezzo beautifully……music takes over when words cannot describe….🥲
This woman clearly understands expression, dynamics, musical phrasing, and contrast! Beautifully played!!
I’ve listened to so many recordings of this piece to find someone who played it how I wanted to hear it. My search is over! Anna gets the depth of this piece and is careful to not rush through it like so many others do. So beautifully done, bravo!
Listen to Glenn Gould !!!!
Listen to Radu Lupu
YES! So many pianists rush through this, missing all the depth. She plays it at a perfect tempo.
@@curtisjones3484 Listen Ev. Kissin
….in italiano, bravA (perché è una Donna)…
Simply wonderful and heartfelt
this is the best recording of this piece that i have found so far. it captures the character of the piece. brava!
What a Brahms! The nuances and the shades that Anna weaves into her performance of this piece is nothing less than magical and nothing short of heavenly! Anna is a great, great Brahms interpreter!
The wonderfulness and comfort of her heartfelt performance are an order of magnitude more awesome
Played with great sensitivity, passion, emotion and from the inner soul - a delight to the ear and heart. Thank you
She captures the bittersweet longing and Nostalgia without being maudlin or indulgent. Two fast and the timelessness is lost.( Gould) Too slow and it goes slack.(Pogorelich) Tempo is just right, especially the middle section and transition into the final phrase. Very well done.
Anna has connected with this work beautifully :-)
So beautiful, it made me cry. Lovely music.
Glorious, truly special!
Beautiful sensitive playing. I love how the various voicings come out clearly & yet blend so well together. Thank you
Her interpretation of this piece resonates with my heart and soul. I felt her expression at my core. So beautiful I don't have the words. Well done. ❤
Magnifique, tout en nuances, affetuoso, très tendre et délicat comme certaines pièces de Schumann et Chopin.
Beautifully played. Thank you for 7 minutes of bliss. ❤
So Beautiful...
She's very very good. I think she is gifted--this is a fabulous performance!!
Brava !!!♥️
This feels so effortless and natural. I played this when I was 18 and am inspired to try my hand again. Bravo!
Post video of you playing it and come back to post the link in h to see comments.
It's so good Anna, it hurts!
Well put. Yes, it aches. It's a Brahmsian reminiscence of love lost, or at least of love absent, so it has to hurt.
@@gfweis I am unaware that Brahms _ever_ indicated about what he was writing.
@@martyheresniak5203 No, I agree, I don't believe he did. I didn't mean to imply otherwise.
wow, really enjoyed this interpretation.
great! very deep and sensitive.
Wonderful performance! Best Wishes!
Absolutely exquisite. Without seeing the pianist or her name, I at first wondered if it was Beatrice Rana, who also pulls more depth and nuance from the pieces she plays than any of my previous favorites.
When I listen to Anna's Brahms Intermezzo the picture of one of my idols pops in front of my eye and in my soul.
The unbelievable Radu Lupu.
Anna's reserved attitude, her intense emotional turmoil as evidenced by the tear drops that form in her eyes, and which
she tries to hide, and her overall approach to music as being better than words as a means of communication remind me
of Radu Lupu Please, I am not comparing performances here. I am noting and appreciating similarities in approaches in
interpretation. Anna too seems to be touching a sacred object when she performs.... Anna too, seems to believe that music
is a more accurate way oc communication than words....
If it is true that Brahms didn't compose anything that was not good, -- as my ophthalmologis and pianist cousin, Dr. Nazareth Darakjian told me once -- then I wish to add that Anna, with her adding of shades, nuances, and eventually full catharsis, makes this "good" even better...
I agree I do this Lupu's version is sublime. He seems t be in touch with the essence pf Brahms. Anna is not he way. Beautiful interpretation. One must never hire this piece.
Anna has some beautiful moments in this.
BRAHMS! I Love Brahms Music!!!
ottima interpretazione. Brava❤
Thank you so much🥲🥲
Best performance of this piece without a doubt
tres tres bien bravo !
I have never heard a performance of this piece by a woman. Her version is so much more gentle, airy and pastel than those I've heard by men.
I’ve seen a lot of comments comparing this to Radu Lupu’s version. My thoughts. This is slower than his - creates a greater sense of longing and almost weeping. Radu does a better job of the left hand voicing. He has slightly wider dynamic range, as his pianissimo is so tender.
Their takes on the triplet sections are very different. And I suppose this is where it’s controversial. She breaks from the pace with more of a virtuosic take with tempo and power. Radu keeps the dynamism, voicing, and subtlety of the rest of the piece. As a whole, his is therefore more cohesive. But Anna’s version “pops” more in the triplet section. Whichever you prefer is purely subjective.
Found this piece from watching the “Jesse Stone” movies.
Bravo.
Her rubato approach is very like my own but her voicings far outstrip anything I could do. Nicely done.
This is so pretty
Peace
You can practice at my house if you like. I have champagne. 😎
Can we come too? :)
W piece
Silent Hill 2 remake brought me here 10/18/2024
Ukrainian American, and terrific....
I'm sorry Anna. I wrote a comment drunk. Radu Lupu was an incomparable interpreter of Brahms, but your playing is also beautiful. Don't be angry, I'm ashamed of my stupidity. You interpret Brahms fantastically….
Silent Hill 2 Remake 🤙
Anyone else here cuz of Silent Hill?
ش. .د
Tom Selleck would like it
Wonderful performance. It could have sounded even better had the piano been voiced more carefully.
The homophonic middle section: what’s the hurry?!
I'm sorry, but compared to Radu Lupu, this interpretation is amateurish.
Lupu is my favorite. This is Anna‘s interpretation. Very nice as well.