I've been listening to recordings of Beethoven's Late Piano Sonatas for over 45 years now, and this is without a doubt one of the finest live performances I've ever heard. I couldn't agree more with an earlier comment: "Beautiful touch! Pure tone produced. Orchestral sound. Well articulated. Great dynamic contrast. Expressive interpretation with full technical control."
What difference does it make what she wears or what her hair is like? I cannot claim to be a sophisticated critic of this kind of music, but I know beauty when I hear it.
Her fingers flow across the keys as if they were part of the instrument. What a wonder we humans can be!!! Glad I came across her beautiful artistry and the beauty of this Beethoven.
H. Grimaud plays like she is reading a poetic epic from the past. The phrasing, the tempo, the radiant sparkles in the melody and the rhythmical effect resonates to the listener what Beethoven is feeling and thinking while he recites his verse.
This sonata is really subtle and deep, requiring the performer to play expressively and with a style that is more or less the opposite of "bravura"...and she pulls if off amazingly well. This performance captures the wistful and melancholic mood that I believe Beethoven intended. Bravo!
Undoubtedly, she has the power to move people with her way of interpreting and gesturally accompanying each one of the notes, taking us by the hand to that world that we can only imagine through the beauty of music...
C'est tout le romantisme de Beethoven qui est contenu dans cette sonate. Mais encore il faut une interprète de grande sensibilité pour l'exprimer. Hélène Grimaud est cette interprète qui tout en suivant la ligne parvient à mettre en évidence la beauté de l'âme du créateur. Elle est une artiste rare que j'aime beaucoup!
The last movement is played more convincingly than any I have ever heard.
I've been listening to recordings of Beethoven's Late Piano Sonatas for over 45 years now, and this is without a doubt one of the finest live performances I've ever heard. I couldn't agree more with an earlier comment: "Beautiful touch! Pure tone produced. Orchestral sound. Well articulated. Great dynamic contrast. Expressive interpretation with full technical control."
most natural interpretation of a rather intellectually difficult piece. Late Beethoven is a true challenge for every musician. A true gem
What difference does it make what she wears or what her hair is like? I cannot claim to be a sophisticated critic of this kind of music, but I know beauty when I hear it.
It's difficult to decide which one is more beautiful here: Hélène Grimaud's beauty or Beethoven's Sonata no.31
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For me, Hélène Grimaud is the greatest pianist of her time. From Bach to Rachmaninov, whatever she plays is pure emotion !
Justin Bieber's mum is so talented. Phew.
Her fingers flow across the keys as if they were part of the instrument. What a wonder we humans can be!!! Glad I came across her beautiful artistry and the beauty of this Beethoven.
H. Grimaud plays like she is reading a poetic epic from the past. The phrasing, the tempo, the radiant sparkles in the melody and the rhythmical effect resonates to the listener what Beethoven is feeling and thinking while he recites his verse.
This sonata is really subtle and deep, requiring the performer to play expressively and with a style that is more or less the opposite of "bravura"...and she pulls if off amazingly well. This performance captures the wistful and melancholic mood that I believe Beethoven intended. Bravo!
sans doute un des sommets du piano et de la musique joué avec grâce et force par une pianiste merveilleuse ,merci d'exister ,Helene grimaud
Undoubtedly, she has the power to move people with her way of interpreting and gesturally accompanying each one of the notes, taking us by the hand to that world that we can only imagine through the beauty of music...
Her passion and her intellect is real, unmistakable.
Exquisitely played. She is a true musician, not just a pianist.
Such a magical performance, can't stop watching every single piece
Aside from being an outstanding musician, she is incredibly beautiful!
The four great pillars of classical music, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms find their expression in Helene Grimaud.
C'est tout le romantisme de Beethoven qui est contenu dans cette sonate. Mais encore il faut une interprète de grande sensibilité pour l'exprimer. Hélène Grimaud est cette interprète qui tout en suivant la ligne parvient à mettre en évidence la beauté de l'âme du créateur. Elle est une artiste rare que j'aime beaucoup!
One of my all time favourite pieces of music beautifully interpreted by a sublimely beautiful Helene Grimaud. What's not to like.