I am going to play for you now a lullaby. I really can't remember it though. My mother would play. Unfortunately, I never got to hear it because when she was playing it I fell fast asleep. Thank you Herr Victor Borge. All the best from you. And may he rest in happiest joyful peace
The reason this is called “the old style of playing” is because sadly, so many people simply cannot play this well any more. Yes, there are now many young pianists who can play at technically very high standards, but to emote like Borge does here, you have to have lived through emotionally charged times. Many young kids who these days, thank goodness, live carefree lives, could not begin to comprehend what it must have been like for Borge to be exiled during a world war. Such experiences as that generation went through can be heard in their music making. Thank goodness they made recordings for posterity.
Anyone can have a background that makes their play more stylistically entertaining, the ones with decades of experience are just conditioned to articulate it better.
This is wonderful .... The late Victor Borge piano playing style to me is very soothing to listen to ..... his interpretation and his touch were among the best ... but so many times he joked much more than piano playing .. , it is very nice and rare to hear he play all the way through without joking ... But when he does that, ... IMHO, anyone can tell that he was one among the great classical piano player. ..
Best interpretation I've heard. He was capable of. Playing it faster, but this recording demonstrates his absolute control the result is the clarity in his playing. Every nuance of the arrangement can appreciated, and therefore, much more pleasurable to listen to.
What a great interpretation of this Bitter Sweet Ballad. Mr. Borge certainly knows the essence of this beloved piano repertoire. His tone colors are luscious and beautiful. His artistry is equal to those masters of his generation.
Beautifully played!! I actually prefer a tune like this played more slowly than some of the big names play now, so we can savor the nuances. As I recall, in a typical show, Mr. Borge would play around with pieces, and interject his signature comedic touches, but at the end of a set, he would sit down and play masterpiece like this without interruption, to a spellbound audience. A unique and wonderful talent, and beautiful performance here!!
Definitiva Interpretazione del grande Maestro Borge! Infinite risorse nel Tuo splendido sorriso, Amico degli amanti la Musica... Sentire la Tua voce é meraviglioso! Che Dio ti abbia in gloria... Marco Rotondi
A lyrical, romantic interpretation that suits this music perfectly. Had Borge chosen a different path he might have given Rubinstein quite some competition.
This is an interpretation by a true exponent of The Golden Age of Pianism. Bear in mind that this is not surprising given that he was a student of Liszt's last pupil, the Scot but Germany-based pianist Frederick Lamond. He also taught wunderkind Ervin Nyiregyhazy, (b. 1903- d.1987.)
It's not inconsequential that his teacher was Frédéric Lamond who himself was taught by Franz Liszt. There is a voice recording of Lamond, in which he speaks of his time with Liszt: he tells of Liszt's contempt for pianists who play too fast and lose sight of the all-important musical aspect. A lot of this wisdom seems to have filtered through in Borge's wonderful playing.
Nostalgia...............Leopold Godowsky's superscription to his piece "Alt Wien", "whose yesterdays look back with a smile through tears", is equally appropriate here.......
Yes, Borg Rosenberg was a great pianist as well as a brilliant comedian. There’s a recording of Horowitz playing this recorded at a college auditorium. The sound is not great, but the performance is something that you have to hear if you like this piece it’s on TH-cam.
Heard Mr.Borge playing Liszt's étude Il Sospiro, and that was a great rendition. And he was able to play many pieces of the classical piano repertoire! However he disappointed me playing this very difficult piece. Many pianists of his time played this piece much better like Magaloff and Horowitz. Maybe he indeed joked to much and forgot about practising his repertoire.🤔
Ich denke, er weiß genau, was er da spielt. Und warum er es genau so spielt. Mal verspielt und verziert. Mal mit Moll Akkorden, mal schneller und mal nachdenklicher. Mal tanzt uns die Melodie auf der Nase herum. Mal verzaubert uns seine Tänzelei und dann kommt doch wieder der Refrain. Und aus Liebesglück wird Liebesleid und Liebesglück.
His performance was a well known and internationally famous comedy act, not a musical concert. People who went to his comedy performance expecting to hear something else should not have gone. It was not his fault. It was your ignorance.
timothy pac he doesn't need a pair of new ear lol. That's just his taste. Although I can hear the brilliance of this tape but I don't like it either. It's just like I love Gould's Bach but hate his Mozart lol. Borge's style is very unique, and I would never recommend any piano player to learn from him. Because they mostly would only learn the surface of it, and ruin whole piece...
Clearly you have no idea about great pianism, great musicianship....your remarks show ignorance and terrible rudeness....send us all a recording of how YOU would play this enchanting piece.
@@igorkennaway3173 Why? What's wrong with liking and disliking different interpretations? Why does one's opinion have to be right? I really don't get it - art music is supposed to be one's own self-expression. How the hell can you even begin to claim somebody else's expression of themselves when they are the sole arbiter of that? Personally I disagree with the parent comment; this is one of my favorite interpretations, but just let them live their own fuckin life.
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Here's your joke: Victor Borge only knew two pieces of music, one of them was Clair de Lune, and the other one wasn't...
It doesn't have to be fast... this is just perfect. Stylish, brilliant and precise. Everything this man did was always a stroke of genius.
i heard how Rachmaninoff played it and the difference is it's just soft hagsjahagag
I am going to play for you now a lullaby. I really can't remember it though. My mother would play. Unfortunately, I never got to hear it because when she was playing it I fell fast asleep. Thank you Herr Victor Borge. All the best from you. And may he rest in happiest joyful peace
The reason this is called “the old style of playing” is because sadly, so many people simply cannot play this well any more. Yes, there are now many young pianists who can play at technically very high standards, but to emote like Borge does here, you have to have lived through emotionally charged times. Many young kids who these days, thank goodness, live carefree lives, could not begin to comprehend what it must have been like for Borge to be exiled during a world war. Such experiences as that generation went through can be heard in their music making. Thank goodness they made recordings for posterity.
Anyone can have a background that makes their play more stylistically entertaining, the ones with decades of experience are just conditioned to articulate it better.
It is the phrasing that young pianists lack…
This is wonderful .... The late Victor Borge piano playing style to me is very soothing to listen to ..... his interpretation and his touch were among the best ... but so many times he joked much more than piano playing .. , it is very nice and rare to hear he play all the way through without joking ... But when he does that, ... IMHO, anyone can tell that he was one among the great classical piano player. ..
Wonderful playing, we do not need any jokes - just sit back and smile......BRAVO.
Best interpretation I've heard. He was capable of. Playing it faster, but this recording demonstrates his absolute control the result is the clarity in his playing. Every nuance of the arrangement can appreciated, and therefore, much more pleasurable to listen to.
Learn from a master: speed is often a tarnishing distraction that obscures the inner beauty of the music.
Absolutely enchanting. One of the very few versions worthy to stand beside Rachmaninoff's own. Magnificent playing.
What a great interpretation of this Bitter Sweet Ballad. Mr. Borge certainly knows the essence of this beloved piano repertoire. His tone colors are luscious and beautiful. His artistry is equal to those masters of his generation.
Beautifully played!! I actually prefer a tune like this played more slowly than some of the big names play now, so we can savor the nuances. As I recall, in a typical show, Mr. Borge would play around with pieces, and interject his signature comedic touches, but at the end of a set, he would sit down and play masterpiece like this without interruption, to a spellbound audience. A unique and wonderful talent, and beautiful performance here!!
Remarkable piano playing in the grand manner!
Wow! His interpretation is exciting!
A truly great Dane. A wonderful example of how music can affect the emotions. Just hauntingly beautiful.
I just love his expression so much. Great playing, Mr. Borge!
Definitiva Interpretazione del grande Maestro Borge!
Infinite risorse nel Tuo splendido sorriso, Amico degli amanti la Musica... Sentire la Tua voce é meraviglioso!
Che Dio ti abbia in gloria...
Marco Rotondi
A lyrical, romantic interpretation that suits this music perfectly. Had Borge chosen a different path he might have given Rubinstein quite some competition.
fantastic, so touching
Moments of heart-stopping beauty.
This is not an easy piece; I have tried and cannot make it. Thanks, dear Mr. Borge
In the style of rachmaninoff.. great phrasing and lyricity and charm
How stylish!
Expression at the highest level. I don´t know any pianist that I can remember that can play so expressive ! Only a person in love can play like that !
Wow, he was funny, but great at playing too! This is light and lovely.
This is an interpretation by a true exponent of The Golden Age of Pianism. Bear in mind that this is not surprising given that he was a student of Liszt's last pupil, the Scot but Germany-based pianist Frederick Lamond. He also taught wunderkind Ervin Nyiregyhazy, (b. 1903- d.1987.)
Excellent Artist
Even if this is slower than the most people play it, it has something really special...
The part around 2:00 is played very dreamy!
Es wundert mich nur, dass Victor Borge ein ganzes Stück spielen kann, ohne dazwischen zu Quatschen! xD
another Gottfried family member in Miami, don't know if we're related but we certainly share a love of music!!
Gottfried is my maiden name...from the Gottfried family of Mischkolz Hungary...
Do you know what Leid means...
Leibes Leid means, “love’s sorrow”
What a brilliant rendition.
It's not inconsequential that his teacher was Frédéric Lamond who himself was taught by Franz Liszt. There is a voice recording of Lamond, in which he speaks of his time with Liszt: he tells of Liszt's contempt for pianists who play too fast and lose sight of the all-important musical aspect. A lot of this wisdom seems to have filtered through in Borge's wonderful playing.
To quote William Butler Yeats, Borge goes with his interpretation in "the deep heart's core" of this delightful and melancholic Kreisler's jewel
very charming and full of humor
Fave interpretation of this charming piece by far.
Wow, beautiful playing.
The joke is making us wait to hear one but there isn't one
Borge: *sat sike right now*
Nostalgia...............Leopold Godowsky's superscription to his piece "Alt Wien", "whose yesterdays look back with a smile through tears", is equally appropriate here.......
Yes, Borg Rosenberg was a great pianist as well as a brilliant comedian. There’s a recording of Horowitz playing this recorded at a college auditorium. The sound is not great, but the performance is something that you have to hear if you like this piece it’s on TH-cam.
Certainly one of a kind!!!
Fantastico!
sensational, pianistically and musically better than Rachmaninovs own recording!!!
He plays it one minute slower than both Rachmaninoff and Horowitz!
진짜 곡 해석 너무 마음에 든다
This video has one dislike...
And I'm pretty sure that was a misclick
or someone is deaf.
Потсающий пианист
Woah, so he could actually finish pieces?
Today's obsession with playing piano music fast often destroys the musicality completely ....
Heard Mr.Borge playing Liszt's étude Il Sospiro, and that was a great rendition. And he was able to play many pieces of the classical piano repertoire! However he disappointed me playing this very difficult piece. Many pianists of his time played this piece much better like Magaloff and Horowitz. Maybe he indeed joked to much and forgot about practising his repertoire.🤔
What in your personal view is wrong with this interpretation? Not being aggressive just genuinely curious.
Ich denke, er weiß genau, was er da spielt. Und warum er es genau so spielt. Mal verspielt und verziert. Mal mit Moll Akkorden, mal schneller und mal nachdenklicher. Mal tanzt uns die Melodie auf der Nase herum. Mal verzaubert uns seine Tänzelei und dann kommt doch wieder der Refrain. Und aus Liebesglück wird Liebesleid und Liebesglück.
He did his schtick at Central Michigan University in 1968. It was corny. He never played a single piece. I was disappointed. What a waste of time!
His performance was a well known and internationally famous comedy act, not a musical concert. People who went to his comedy performance expecting to hear something else should not have gone. It was not his fault. It was your ignorance.
@@jjbloyber you’re absolutely right. I would have been happier back at the dorm. His comedy was inane. I’ve seen more entertaining acts in a zoo.
The main part was very underwhelming. One of my least favorite interpretations by far.
get a new pair of ears. that was a masterful but understated interpretation. it could not have been more charming
timothy pac he doesn't need a pair of new ear lol. That's just his taste. Although I can hear the brilliance of this tape but I don't like it either. It's just like I love Gould's Bach but hate his Mozart lol. Borge's style is very unique, and I would never recommend any piano player to learn from him. Because they mostly would only learn the surface of it, and ruin whole piece...
Clearly you have no idea about great pianism, great musicianship....your remarks show ignorance and terrible rudeness....send us all a recording of how YOU would play this enchanting piece.
My remarks were in answer to those made by TheSharingBeast about 1 year ago.
@@igorkennaway3173 Why? What's wrong with liking and disliking different interpretations? Why does one's opinion have to be right? I really don't get it - art music is supposed to be one's own self-expression. How the hell can you even begin to claim somebody else's expression of themselves when they are the sole arbiter of that?
Personally I disagree with the parent comment; this is one of my favorite interpretations, but just let them live their own fuckin life.