Bach Concerto for two pianos in C minor, Tanja Zhou and Alma Deutscher
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Tanja Zhou, piano, Alma Deutscher, piano, Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Arie Vardi, conductor.
Concert recorded on 23.11.2015, and broadcast on
Intermezzo with Arik, a program of Israel Educational Television.
Director: Mustafa abu-Ras
Original clip: • אינטרמצו עם אריק: Bac...
Two extraordinarily talented and beautiful young people, a lovely conductor, a superb orchestra and Bach. What more could one ask for?
Can't get any better...
The genius of Bach supreme Maestro leased free the genius of these wonderful musicians...❤
Bear in mind they have played here both the Bach double violin concerto and double piano concerto without music - entirely from memory. And yet in no sense is their playing mechanical - beautifully realised with both feeling and co-ordination. It just seems impossible at their age - particularly Alma at 10 years old.
Due to the wonders of modern technology,I can sit here at home watch and listen to these two very gifted young musicians .How lucky I am.!
John Hilliard arent you the guy speaking at the beginning of video? Lol
Who would think this might be possible mere 30 yrs ago?
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You are so right, and I am so happy with that too
I am an old Man too, who can still cry over something so moving. May this talent change the world somehow, before it is too late.
Colin - I agree wholeheartedly. Best wishes from Ireland, Mike
Music talent has never changed the world, just made it much more bearable.
as long as miracles like this continue to happen , the world will go on.
Wow. I knew Alma was an incredibly gifted young lady, but to be able to play one of Bach's pieces with such strength and articulation at such a young age... Both of them are extraordinary musicians, and the clarity and color behind their playing is spectacular! This is a great performance.
I know its a cliche, but with so much sadness and horror in world, I feel deeply privileged and grateful to watch and enjoy such prodigious talents. Not ashamed to say, this video washes me with joy
chiangmaipies ( guest). Thank you for your post, I feel exactly the same, and feel uplifted .😊
These girls are so talented and so humble in their interviews. They speak like adults. Thanks to our great country we no longer have music programs in school and parents dont encourage their children to take music, maybe cheer leading, soccer, football. Now there is nothing wrong with these activities but classical music creates such maturity, and happiness in the person. Look at these girls, such poise, such vocabulary. humility, joy, quite impressive. And to see the older student taking the younger one under her wings, how beautiful is that.
Well Don, hopefully, after Your New Presidents amazing return to traditional values, in so many ways. he will have inspired those who appreciate classical music , to re-introduce it into your schools curriculum once again.
Classical music creates maturity and happiness? No! not when you listen to genius, and even with tons of study, money and time, can never come near it yourself. Many just get jealous, sad and give up. Alma's talent is one in a zillion!
Alma hasnt been to school. She is home educated because, to paraphrase "nurture and freedom are essential for creativity"
We don’t have music programs in our schools? Who told you that?
Funny to think that music once intended to be heard only once by a single audience can now be enjoyed as often as anyone likes. On top, be viewed like here.
Great isn't ? not to have to rely too much on other's, to supply such a huge selection of great music , when we have so much on You tube.
I was present in the audience at that concert three years ago. My feeling since then had been that I was lucky to be in the presence of a genius person in the class of Mozart or Beethoven. Not many people can say that. I look forward to listening to many musical pieces written by Alma Deutscher in the coming years.
This is exactly what I feel when I hear Alma. You were most fortunate to hear and see her live! Hers is a talent and blessing for the ages.
I stumbled across Alma yesterday and am now spending my New Year's Eve watching every video I can find of her. She is somewhere in her mind that we will never know. I've never seen such brilliance.
welcome aboard
Two such delightful and brilliant girls. This is taking place in Israel. I got my foundation in Bach at the Tel Aviv music academy and have been so grateful ever since, 50 years.
This man is soooo good in interviewing and conversing with young people such as these two wonder girls. what a divine pleasure to listen in on their discussion.
I could never imagine that two little girl musicians could make music to be understandable. Their enthusiasm is so affected that one can not help but to take off his hat for these two wonders of nature.
My best wishes for whatever they desire to be accomplished.
It is very rare to see this work performed by the pianists without music. The complexity of the score is extraordinary even for Bach. Only first-order talents can absorb so great a chunk of music and then play it flawlessly.
highcking You mean it's rare to play without looking at a score?
Are you sure?
Well, no, the memorization is not the hard part at all! It really isn’t difficult. That part happens by itself in the process of practicing. Playing well, and playing tastefully is hard. Not memorizing.
I had not heard Tanja before and am glad to know of her. Alma's face lights up as she gives her respectful and wonder-filled insight into the music. I consider myself lucky to have stumbled onto Alma's videos. I bought the CD of her compositions and am continually amazed at the depth, beauty, and intricacy of her music. Alma is truly a gift to us all.
+L Melendez, Alma plays in stories and narratives, and she is reacting to the current story associated with the music in her head. I don't know what all that means, but it's wonderful.
Can you tell me how to purchase the CD of Alma's compositions please. I have searched but cannot find any information, even on her website. Many thanks if you can help.
Mike, from Ireland
Love Arie Vardi for how he talks of the music, why this concert is unique and not of how marvellous Tanja and Alma are. Just calling them for what they are: wonders. Miracles.
In the interview, he does not talk down to them for being children. That takes my respect too. For, these supertalents deserve to be taken seriously.
I am amazed how intelligently both girls comment on their own music making, this makes me sure their musicality is far beyond what I can grasp.
Extraordinary ! And both young ladies play the entire concerto from memory.
Tanjja, you and Alma are the greatest young musicians I have ever listened to.. I can't express my fellings. I just say 'Thank you`' !!!
Alma plays like a composer. Even if her technique is not as "refined" as the most acclaimed performers, I would rather listen to her because her musicality *more* than makes up for it. She plays classical music how it ought to be played: not like a sport or like a game, but like actual music. I am sick of how our culture treats classical music as a holy relic which must only be polished and preserved, rather than as something alive. Only people who 'speak music' can play and compose and improvise like she does, and while she may be exceptional, I think we have done a terrible job at nurturing talents like hers. I think there would be more Almas (and more Bachs and Mozarts and Beethovens) if our musical education system was not so intent on destroying everything that is beautiful and exciting about music. Performing and composing weren't always such distinct things, and in the times when there were many great composers it was expected of a musician to be musical enough to do both! (even if they favored one or the other). Performance technique was in the service of music, rather than an end unto itself (I'm looking at you, Yuja Wang). And compositions were expected to be beautiful, or pleasing, rather than being militantly ugly. What is more timeless, more difficult, and more valuable that making a work of true beauty??? I will never understand how the world of classical music has managed to convince themselves that it is their sacred duty to uphold ugly trash as 'high art' while repressing and demeaning anything with the faintest trace of 'likability' as being somehow naive or unworthy of serious considerations. They just don't have the ability to make anything good and they don't have the balls to admit it. I'm sick of how we all have to say that 'nothing is objectively better than anything else'. How can you seriously convince yourself of such a position after hearing something as singularly amazing as this? Anyone who actually says shit like that deserves to be forced to listen to nothing but 'contemporary classical' for the rest of their lives.
I dunno. If you were to tell me Caroline Shaw’s Partita for 8 voices was devoid of emotion, I would have to doubt that.
they are a ray of sunshine in a dark world.
zero 0000 (guest ). I agree !
So life-enhancing.
The war- mongers and criminals don't know the pure joy they are missing.
Wouldn't it be a good idea to show videos such as this to young children in schools, to inspire them?
Bach, Tanja, Alma. Wonderful
Here we behold a rare thing: a pleasant TH-cam comment section :)
Such wonderful and talented girls. I know the world is waiting for them to grow up and develop their full potential. Unfortunately I am an old man and will not live long enough to see this happen. So I just wish them the best of luck and may they achieve all that they aim for.
+Ramon O and when they will and if I have the honour to witness it, I will be thinking of you.
+Michelle Hembury Thank you, my dear Michelle. And if I do end up at the right place in the hereafter, I might even be watching over them and playing accompaniment on my harp.
+Ramon O+++ My mind boggles for thinking what the current supertalents may mean to music. Yet, I do not need my fantasy for what I will not live to know.
We both are graced with this concert, seeing these girls play and hear them talk and us able to appreciate it. To me, happiness is what Tanja and Alma are. Barbers' Agnus Dei sung well. Purcells Funeral Music For Queen Mary. Playing Bachs flute adagios. A silent time on the water.
Seeing the river. To sing. A little walk with my grandson. More.
Don't say that Ramon. You still going to more than 110.
Dear Ramo, do you know, they are a living proof of GOD - but all men are this, only some very especially.
Zhou plays beautifully... But when I watch Alma play, I feel her mind may be working in a way that is beyond what skill and practice can achieve, especially when she plays the violin. It is like breathing to her. They are wonderful together.
Robert Coyle .What inspiring young people!
Tanja Zhou and Alma Deutscher.
That they can be so 'at one' with music at such a young age is just
wonderful to see.
Hope for the future....
I wish I had a magic wand, to switch off all the terrorists' and criminals' anger , and get them feeling and sharing the deep joy that sublime music gives.
'Bless' their hearts.
😊.
+Robert Coyle, what you have said about her mind is what Scott Pelley of American CBS' 60 Minutes about Alma. He said that she seems to work her way through the compositions with a story as her narrative. Crfedit to Zhou, but Alma is a wondrous miracle.
I feel the same way. The way I can describe it is Zhou is a human who learns how to swim in water all of her life. And she did beautifully. But Alma, she is a fish. The water is just her habitat
Too beautiful, beyond my limited vocabulary. Thank goodness that people like Alma and Tanja are with us in this world. Their purity made me cry.
Alma and Tanya, bringers of joy .
I’ve always thought I lived in a three dimensional world, but after listening to these two prodigy’s discuss their music, I realise there is a unique fourth dimension. Yes,I can hear and feel the music, but clearly these two geniuses are breathing the air of a different realm altogether. Listening to Alma, you get a glimpse of something so special, it must take another talent on the same level to truly appreciate it. I am not, in general, an envious person, but in this case, I wish I had the same insight she has. Their playing and interview was truly remarkable and mesmerising. Wish them both the very best.
Wow these two young ladies are very well spoken. They articulate themselves very well.
education education, and good supporting families. being brought up in comfortable surroundings does help too.
These ladies are such superior beings, that I think we are witnessing a new step in human evolution.
Whenever I hear such wonderful music made by young folk, part of me always wonders how many beautiful minds have been lost to history. Simply because of their gender. (or their status or their color) They never got a chance to speak to us like this. One good thing about modern times is that people like Alma have a much better chance to develop and share their gifts. I appreciate that. And I hope that she has a bright and rewarding future.
John Ruprecht it’s much less status than determination and daring that is separating people.
John Ruprecht Here, here! A shame about the past, with all its prejudices and and negativity, but the future, especially with the likes of Alma, is looking so rosy. Just try to imagine a child, and a girl at that, ever being given credence to become a star, a musical genius, an accepted talent in her own right in centuries gone by. No more ‘barefoot and pregnant’ remarks or mindset anymore! Alma has arrived. Tania has arrived! They are the new queens of womanhood. Long live clever girls and women! The glass ceiling is finally cracked!
I can not stop watching this! Simply wonderful!
My favourite video too.
Arie Vardi possesses outstanding interview qualities. He brings the very best out of these two amazing girls.
Also--I am struck by his unique? conducting . He also lives the music and makes shapes and emotions, directly from the music ie, the third performer.
Bach's double concertos, such wonderful pieces of music and also a means of making friends as it seems to be the case here.
Arik is a wonderful host, never patronising.
Alma deutscher is an angel, shes the hope of music of our time, because shes a magnificent composer at that young age, just like Chopin, Mozart and many others..
I love the way Arie Vardi conducts this interview. So much love and showing how talented and well-spoken these gifted girls are. He shows the world that these girls are artists, that they know how to articulate their craft, and they can connect through their music. Marvelous!
quite so
Feeling very calm listening these two angels playing. Very great ! Awesome.
Thankyou Alma and Tanja for another sterling performance. As with the double violin concerto I enjoyed the discussion during the "intermission" when you got to give us your insight into this music. When Alma was talking about practicing this concerto at home she could hardly contain herself she was so excited. I loved the look of glee and wonder on Alma's face when the girls were presented with the bouquets. I look forward to many more concerts from the both of these extremely talented musicians.
And the children shall lead them.... Oh, how I wish my mother had lived to see this.
Wow! So much talent in those 20 fingers!
Tanja and Alma display Bach concerto /2 pianos with amazing technique and inspired musicality. All the young musicians demonstrate a hopeful future for the world
Thanks be to God, You allow me watch this wonderful talent. God bless you both young ladies...
These two girls make me so happy I could cry just listening to them play. I wish I could watch them live and just listen to the all day long. They have such heavenly talents that bring joy to the heart. Young geniuses.
I wish that one Day i'll BE IN THE audience, so i can live THIS MAGNIFICANCE OF THIS MOMENT !!!
LOVE TOI ALL
I am speechless. Wow
Love this so much!!! Bach is my very favorite composer! This is glorious! Such talent!
Absolutely A M A Z I N G! I nearly forgot to breathe at points of the performance!! Thanks so much for sharing ... truly a JOY to behold! :D
Can anyone explain these "Two Wonders" ? Here we have two Little Girls performing at a level which can fill accomplished musicians with envy. Moreover, here we have two Little Girls from two different worlds united by and through music. Not only belongs their performance to a different age range, but also their articulateness and their analysis of the structure of the musical pieces they perform are in contrast to the Little Girls they are. As with Einstein, has "Nature" endowed them with a different brain structure ? And if so, how did it happen ? Last, but by no means least, I would like to point out the skillfulness and sensitivity with which Arie Vardi treats these young ladies. To me, watching this performance was a sheer delight.
+Leo Rute Yes and they dont even attend PUBLIC SChools, Good for them for being individulaists
I certainly can't explain it. It seems miraculous.
Leo Rute
Leo Rute, What do you mean by Little Girls.
The fact that they don't attend schools may have something to do with the fact that they seem to be endowed with a "different brain structure"... Maybe it's just the natural brain structure, when you haven't been formatted by a school system...
Leo Rute this is unbelievable, this must be the age of Wonder Children, I have never heard a child play like this. Yes you are right, she is a other world wonder. Thank you, I will keep a eye on her music.
In the conversational interludes with Arik our two young ladies reveal that despite the hard work involved, there is also much fun to be had.
Imho, in spite of the hard work, I'll bet to Alma it's all play :)
Thank you girls ! 💓It.
Wonderful! Those two girls play really well together and the music is so uplifting. It amazes me just how much Alma knows about music and composers. She obviously reads a lot about it. Amazing!
ALMA HAS STATED THAT SHE READS ABOUT 100 BOOKS PER YEAR, SO, NO DOUBT QUITE A LOT OF THEM ARE ABOUT MUSIC.
The second piece I recognized instantly, it is in its first version for oboe and violin. Weird combination, yet this will be the most beautiful music I know of. Don't have words for how it touches me, not like, heavenly music but rather how happily easy the two instruments play with each other.
This version for two pianos is not as pregnant, it doesn't bring me to tears. But still sounds amazingly well. It just is more peaceful like, inviting to listen better.
I forget while listening what a miracle it is, these young girls are able to play and grasp this music. I love to be amazed by them.
Can't get enough of Alma's playing and composing. Kol Hakavod. Una genia de verdad. Muitos anios de vida. Parabéns. Grazie mile Alma
je suis vivement impressionné par ces deux interpretes si jeunes et moi qui ai fait du piano je compte les jours, les heures qu'elles ont du passer sur le clavé pour obtenir une si belle et si parfaite interprétation! merci! on en redemande
bravo ! j'ai découvert Alma tout a fait par hasard et quel talent que ce soit au piano ou au violon ! bonne chance dans votre carrière musicale !
A foretaste of heaven!!
I am going to have a wonderfull winter listenting to all the new artists and their presentations.
Exquisitely performed.
June Cartar
So wonderfull these to fantastic young ladies.
I guess they will stay friends forever thanks to music, thanks to Bach.
Amazing how these little fingers run up and down.
2:13 1st mvt
11:17 2nd mvt
18:23 3rd mvt
thank you
This piece is absolutely beautiful...
Soooo beautifull! Wonderful, heavenly!
Es tremendamente satisfactorio escuchar esta interpretación de J.S.Bach por estas dos pequeñas artistas del presente, pero que se vislumbran como grandes artistas del futuro...Felicitaciones
Oh My GOD!!! WOW to the N'th power! Tears flowing, bliss at it's highest degree and majic surrounding the Cathedral! Jean Sebastien was here in THEM! There are no words, just the deep and profound harmony flowing through the heaart and permeating the soul in its entirety... BRAVA! BRAVA! BRAVA!
This is a real treat having two very talented very lovely, Smart musicians who play piano with such precise results that the results is addictive an the sound is rewarding! Alma an Tanja!
Amazing...thank you girls ❤️it .That first movement is wonderful!best wishes from 🇬🇧.
BRAVO YOUNG LADIES, BOTH OF YOU ARE ARE QUITE IMPRESSIVE
Very, very enjoyable... truly complementary playing, and thoughtful conversations too. Loved it!
Bravo, Alma. Bravo, Tanja. It was wonderful to hear you both.
Excelente interpretación de estas dos jóvenes artistas..gran porvenir y futuro con este talento.....Congratulaciones
These two young women are on another plane of life - geniuses both. Thank you Tanja and Alma.
I wish we had seen more of Alma's incredibly expressive and telling face during the performance
Thank you! Wonderful! Herr Bach woild be happy!
Kalman Brin (guest). Some say harpsichord music should not be played on the piano. My view is, 1) sublime music is strong enough to transfer...and 2), I think Bach would have loved the modern piano, or even might have preferred it !
wonderful music + a delightful interview!
“It’s only Bach can write it” - you can’t say this to Alma - it’s like laying down a gauntlet of challenge 😂
What a beautiful music from one of my Heroes Bach , played by this two talented girls.
yes, this is exactly what i was looking for.
Does Alma relize where this talent came from? I hope she can say as Bach said... The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.
I've always been a bit snobbish because I read E. Phillips Oppenheim's "The Pawns Count" when I was three. Alma Deutscher puts me in my place. For that matter, so does Miss Zhou.
Marvelous! Thank you!
Wonderful
Spectacular in every respect. Such a lovely treat. Thank you for posting it and making it available to the world.
mesmerizing, simply mesmerizing!
lovely Bach with 2 lovely children pianists.
So so beautiful !!
God bless these two souls.
QUEL TALENT !!!... et pourtant si jeunes encore... Je leur souhaite la plus magnifique des carrières.
Brillantissimo!
loving the intro and outtro music! beethoven's tempest 3rd movement is always a delight to hear
These are historical performances never to be forgotten with Ari Vardi the brilliant master of ceremonies.
Just love the second movement.
Wonderful. Thank you.
Very nicely performed. :)
Talk About TALENT!!! 👌👏👌👏
You two play amazingly and have great futures
Just sublime!
Fantadtic and fabulous young ladies
I love both playing such beautiful sound, even though i do not know what the interview is about.
Astounding
Beautifully played. Thank-you for letting us hear both of you performing. No need to apologise for the ads; we don't see any of them here. 😉
Perfección, belleza y ejecución. ..!!!!👍👍