Wonderful duet as an alternative to a full orchestra. It helped me hear more clearly more of the notes and different melodic voices of this monumental piece, played at a pace that felt just right. I shall listen to more of this. Big thanks to Jun Asai and Michael Sushel.
RACH 3. Met 2sz piano Don t they have a celestial 432Hz model You will not believe your ears and conquer the world This an oldie 1911 tuned as should th-cam.com/video/EcLLG4fjuIA/w-d-xo.html
the most breathtaking two pianos version of this concerto on youtube. the precision, the clarity, the companionship... i cant even comprehend how lucky these crowds were
I must amend my already enthusiastic response to MAGNIFICENT! the closing pages were as emotional and thrilling as I’ve ever heard on TH-cam…and I’ve seen and heard hundreds. I hope that audience fully comprehends what they just witnessed… pianism of the highest order.
Interestingly, this arrangement for two pianos- performed amazingly here by both pianists - works just as well as the original for piano and orchestra!
I did the recording and editing for this video and I can verify that it was recorded live and the audio was not taken from another audio recording. Please remove the copyright restrictions.
I get this on my videos sometimes. I'm flattered that someone thinks I stole the audio from a Richter recording, but that's very obviously not the case. TH-cam is really bad about policing bogus copyright claims.
Bravo/a to you both for this excellent accomplishment you should be very proud of. As a piano fanatic, I've heard this work countless times with orchestra but I never realized that this concerto shines for me even brighter on two pianos! It becomes an astonishing super-sonata. Everything makes more sense with no vast orchestra to overshadow the piano's power and sometimes hide the subtle tonal colors. The playing, in case it's not obvious, is excellent and so very earnest. Who needs the orchestra when you have these two!
Qué maravillosa pianista. Una artista completa y con una técnica preciosa. 😢 no había oído nada sobre ud. Gran maestra del teclado y de la expresión. ❤ desde México.
This video is extraordinarily lovely. For 26:49-27:43 The Russian Folk-style really comes through on two pianos, better than with full orchestra accompaniment, I think.
A beautiful beginning to the 2nd movement by the "orchestra", followed by a passionate entrance by Ms Asai.Some excellent pedaling toward the close of her entrance...a lost art. at 24:45 the interplay of counter melodies is lovely. Got the CHILLS at 25:20. Beautiful realized climaxes there and what follows to the section I call the little "Grand Valse.: I see the Czar's palace...dancers whirling about...beautifully played here. The opening of the 3rd is dynamic, powerful, exciting...all one could want. BTW for ME, the tempo is spot on PERFECT. This so well thought out, and confident. One never gets the feeling this music is entirely in her hands. At 31:34 and the next little bit, due to the performers not having eye to eye contact there is a tiny lack of cohesion, but again, to be expected, and no serious issue. 33:12...this is just so nice, an area often rushed through, here played with thoughtfulness... At 34:12, lovely cascading arpeggios, like a waterfall, as intended by the composer.. So many nice touches throughout this entire performance. Kudos for lovely ensemble playing through the transitory pages to 37:53, again, those lovely arpeggiated figures from Ms Asai. At 39:06, nicely done by Mr Sushel! His contribution cannot be underestimated.At 41:30, wonderful expression of this theme...so musical. Later on, one can here strings rattle!!! 45:48...WONDERFUL!! The closing theme, with ALL the emotion one would want. Here is where we miss the strings and horns, the legato...but no worries, it closes with all the passion one needs. Her energy at this close is just so inspiring. This version is MUST viewing for young pianists planning to perform in this manner. The attention to detail is stunning, the sound is very fine (thank you Benjamin), and the performances by both pianist is remarkable. (Mr Sushel's semi -"TUTTI" before the final octaves just perfect). Really, this is pianism of the highest order, and I expect no less than a stellar career for Ms Asai. Bravo, and many thanks.
An excellent performance from both pianists, in total harmony. I really loved the clarity, touch and insight from the first piano. And a special shout out to the second piano; the orchestra was represented beautifully and accurately, at the same time owning the score as if it had always been written for the piano only. Loved it.
Fantastic! Wonderful playing from both of you in a superb expression of a great musical creation. Thank you both. And thanks to all involved in preparing this.
Wonderful. Panning the orchestral part left really helps allow 2 pianos to have their way, and clarify things. VERY musical pianism from both musicians. First rate in every way.
as everyone has already said a mouthful about your extraordinary playing, I just want to say thank you for the beautiful cinematography and the usage of some amazing recording equipment (not to mention the audio split of solo in the right and accompaniment in the left audio channels)!
What an exquisite gift! Rachmaninov is one of my most favorite composers and I am enchanted by your amazing performance =) I am looking forward to hearing more Rachmaninov from you. Warm Aloha
What an incredible achievement to play this concerto so bright and controlled! If you would ever be in Holland, I like to organised a concert with you playing!
Thank you for posting this! I had always wished a recording existed of this from the NYC Steinway's basement "Hall" when Vladimir Horowitz had arrived in New York and Rakhmaninov immediately took him there to play this two piano version, with the composer offhandedly improvising additional incredible orchestral parts and fills!!!
What AUTHORITATIVE playing! Bravo, and Kudos to her accompanist (teacher?) Asai is playing at the highest level on the 1st movement. This is MOST musical playing! The momentum is there, and so is the tenderness. Due to the closeness of the recording, dynamic variation is slightly lacking, but not an issue for me. At 8:48, spine tingling accelerando...LOVE it. As a former classical pianist in college, I can say iot is significantly more difficult to keep one's focus when the accompaniment is not orchestral but of a similar timbre. Again, nary a false move here. The "Ossai" cadenza is DEVOURED by the pianist. Beautifully judged, pianism of the highest order...I'm having trouble avoiding tears here. This COMMITTED young woman is just wonderful. The closing pages are evocative, and NOT anti-climactic, as can often happen, due to the cadenza's impact. She rightly refused to let that happen. n her hands, I'ver not heard a Yamaha sound better. Due to time, I will have to continue to listen/watch later. If the following 2 movements are anything like the first, I'm in for a terrific experience. Once more, kudos to both pianist and "orchestra!!"
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So underrated performance! I can't understand why she isn't playing with philharmonic orchestra, not a piano accompanist.
Beautiful Rachmaninov
How is this performance not going viral?! Incredible work by both pianists.
00:27 Mov. I
18:54 Mov. II
29:42 Mov. III
２台ピアノでこの大曲をやってのける意欲も、演奏も素晴らしい！是非日本で演奏会をしていただきたい動画を通じてのファンもたくさん足を運ぶと思います！
Her playing is impeccable. The accompanist did his part so well. Bravo!
Wonderful duet as an alternative to a full orchestra. It helped me hear more clearly more of the notes and different melodic voices of this monumental piece, played at a pace that felt just right. I shall listen to more of this. Big thanks to Jun Asai and Michael Sushel.
RACH 3. Met 2sz piano Don t they have a celestial 432Hz model
You will not believe your ears and conquer the world
This an oldie 1911 tuned as should
th-cam.com/video/EcLLG4fjuIA/w-d-xo.html
Agreed!
素晴らしいですね。
難曲の二台ピアノってともすればガチャガチャしがちなんですが。ここまで優雅にそして美しく、オーケストラ以上の迫力がある演奏は感動ものです。
お二人の息が非常に合っていて、オーケストラ演奏されているピアニストの方も素晴らしいです。こんな素敵な二台ピアノ演奏は本当に貴重です。ありがとうございます🎶
素晴らしいの一言に尽きます、コンツェルトを同一楽器でやってのけようとする気概と、プレイに対するアナリーゼの統一感。福耳に預かりました。
うpありがとうございます。
the most breathtaking two pianos version of this concerto on youtube.
the precision, the clarity, the companionship... i cant even comprehend how lucky these crowds were
I must amend my already enthusiastic response to MAGNIFICENT! the closing pages were as emotional and thrilling as I’ve ever heard on TH-cam…and I’ve seen and heard hundreds. I hope that audience fully comprehends what they just witnessed… pianism of the highest order.
とんでもない名演だ
何度聴いても素晴らしいです。ありがとうございます。是非生で聴きたいです。
Interestingly, this arrangement for two pianos- performed amazingly here by both pianists - works just as well as the original for piano and orchestra!
My only regret that I can give this only one "thumbs up". This was wonderful.
Outstanding performance of this masterpiece - nice and sensitive playing. 🌹
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+Benjamin Jones You did a wonderful recording and editing job, very much appreciated thank you
I get this on my videos sometimes. I'm flattered that someone thinks I stole the audio from a Richter recording, but that's very obviously not the case. TH-cam is really bad about policing bogus copyright claims.
You have to email youtube directly, its annoying
You did a really good job Benjamin. Contrags. The pianists were stunning too.
Do you know the make and model of the 2nd piano?
Bravo/a to you both for this excellent accomplishment you should be very proud of. As a piano fanatic, I've heard this work countless times with orchestra but I never realized that this concerto shines for me even brighter on two pianos! It becomes an astonishing super-sonata. Everything makes more sense with no vast orchestra to overshadow the piano's power and sometimes hide the subtle tonal colors. The playing, in case it's not obvious, is excellent and so very earnest. Who needs the orchestra when you have these two!
なんというか、魂を揺さぶる演奏にただただ呆然としています。下手なフルオケよりも訴えてくるものがありますね。この場に立ち会いたかった。素晴らしい演奏、ありがとうございました。
最近もラフマニノフ3番コンサートで聴きましたが、まじかで指を見ると、やはり凄いですね。生コンサートでは、オケの音に埋もれてしまう部分が、堪能できました。技術的にも、約45分の演奏時間、暗譜での演奏は素晴らしい。日本での公演をお待ちしています。特に関西で。
素晴らしいの一言です。
もうすっかりファンです。
Qué maravillosa pianista. Una artista completa y con una técnica preciosa. 😢 no había oído nada sobre ud. Gran maestra del teclado y de la expresión. ❤ desde México.
This video is extraordinarily lovely. For 26:49-27:43 The Russian Folk-style really comes through on two pianos, better than with full orchestra accompaniment, I think.
Thats amazing performance 👍🏻
あらゆるパッセージをきめ細やかに弾き込んでいるのがわかる素晴らしい動画。ブラームスも2台で聴きたい。
2台ピアノ版の真骨頂！
他の方の演奏動画を聞いても、ジュンさんに戻って聴きたくなります。
ここまで精緻なラフ3の演奏はなかなか無いと思います。
A beautiful beginning to the 2nd movement by the "orchestra", followed by a passionate entrance by Ms Asai.Some excellent pedaling toward the close of her entrance...a lost art. at 24:45 the interplay of counter melodies is lovely. Got the CHILLS at 25:20. Beautiful realized climaxes there and what follows to the section I call the little "Grand Valse.: I see the Czar's palace...dancers whirling about...beautifully played here.
The opening of the 3rd is dynamic, powerful, exciting...all one could want. BTW for ME, the tempo is spot on PERFECT. This so well thought out, and confident. One never gets the feeling this music is entirely in her hands. At 31:34 and the next little bit, due to the performers not having eye to eye contact there is a tiny lack of cohesion, but again, to be expected, and no serious issue. 33:12...this is just so nice, an area often rushed through, here played with thoughtfulness...
At 34:12, lovely cascading arpeggios, like a waterfall, as intended by the composer.. So many nice touches throughout this entire performance. Kudos for lovely ensemble playing through the transitory pages to 37:53, again, those lovely arpeggiated figures from Ms Asai.
At 39:06, nicely done by Mr Sushel! His contribution cannot be underestimated.At 41:30, wonderful expression of this theme...so musical. Later on, one can here strings rattle!!! 45:48...WONDERFUL!! The closing theme, with ALL the emotion one would want. Here is where we miss the strings and horns, the legato...but no worries, it closes with all the passion one needs. Her energy at this close is just so inspiring.
This version is MUST viewing for young pianists planning to perform in this manner. The attention to detail is stunning, the sound is very fine (thank you Benjamin), and the performances by both pianist is remarkable. (Mr Sushel's semi -"TUTTI" before the final octaves just perfect). Really, this is pianism of the highest order, and I expect no less than a stellar career for Ms Asai. Bravo, and many thanks.
素晴らしいです。何度も聴いてしまいます。
Excellent rendition of this beautiful and extremely difficult concerto.
Such a low key performance. I love seeing how just two incredible musicians tackle this legendary monster in such a unique and intimate way.
An excellent performance from both pianists, in total harmony. I really loved the clarity, touch and insight from the first piano. And a special shout out to the second piano; the orchestra was represented beautifully and accurately, at the same time owning the score as if it had always been written for the piano only. Loved it.
Amazing dual piano version!
Wonderful performance of the transcription
12:13 sounds so fluid, its awesome
これは、目が覚めるとはこの事ですな！
The piano duet is amazing!
Fantastic! Wonderful playing from both of you in a superb expression of a great musical creation. Thank you both. And thanks to all involved in preparing this.
Playing this concerto is like running a marathon. Rachmaninov is absolutely the most profound composer ever.
Wonderful. Panning the orchestral part left really helps allow 2 pianos to have their way, and clarify things. VERY musical pianism from both musicians. First rate in every way.
An absolute delight to listen to. Thanks!
Que excelente acompañante! También
Complete Dominion of the instrument. She makes it to seem so easy.
え…名演…
wonderful and beautiful playing of one of my favourite pieces. You are a real joy to watch and listen to, thank you.
Magnificent - a truly wonderful performance. Belle sonorité!
this is really amazing!
最棒的雙鋼琴版本！精彩度合格且出色
as everyone has already said a mouthful about your extraordinary playing, I just want to say thank you for the beautiful cinematography and the usage of some amazing recording equipment (not to mention the audio split of solo in the right and accompaniment in the left audio channels)!
I - Allegro ma non tanto: 0:27
Kadenz: 11:07
II - Adagio: 18:55
III - Alla breve: 29:16
Beauuuuuutiful. It is extraordinary. Thks for sharing
Elegant and subtle... and second piano guy, if you read this, you have did a great job. Beautiful !
Epic!!! You're a fantastic pianist.
CDが欲しい！
This is Everest in the genre of a concert for piano and orchestra
Very lovely, indeed!
Excellent
Such a beautiful interpretation! Bravo! Thank you for sharing this.
This is absolutely amazing. Great work!!!!
Extraordinary performance by Jun Asai, with fantstic orchestral piano accompaniment by Michael Sushel.
What great control and technique! Thank you for sharing this.
I enjoyed this performance! Like 1415!
Thank you for sharing your superb, beautiful playing with the world!
Ya soy su fan maestrísima ❤❤❤
Aaaaah-mazing!!!!
Must also say, terrific audio and video quality, great sounding pianos.
What an exquisite gift! Rachmaninov is one of my most favorite composers and I am enchanted by your amazing performance =) I am looking forward to hearing more Rachmaninov from you. Warm Aloha
Braviiiisssimooo
Ich fand das richtig wunderbar!❣️
Beautiful perfomance
Brillante interpretación del Rach 3 a dos pianos!!!...Ejecutando la pianista,la cadenza ossia...!!!!...Bravisimo!!!!!..
absolutely beautiful!
What an incredible achievement to play this concerto so bright and controlled! If you would ever be in Holland, I like to organised a concert with you playing!
Really beautiful
INTERPRETAZIONE MERAVIGLIOSA! ...pelle d'oca tutto il tempo!
Hi new subscriber here. This Is a very sensitive heartfelt performance. I love it.
Thank you for posting this! I had always wished a recording existed of this from the NYC Steinway's basement "Hall" when Vladimir Horowitz had arrived in New York and Rakhmaninov immediately took him there to play this two piano version, with the composer offhandedly improvising additional incredible orchestral parts and fills!!!
Unbelievably beautiful! Congratulations!!!!!!
Bravo!
37:49 - beautiful clarity!
Very good performance. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing.
What a beautiful and mesmerizing performance! Thank you for sharing!
42:22 の低音のラを聴くと改めてピアノは弦楽器なんだなーっておもう
What AUTHORITATIVE playing! Bravo, and Kudos to her accompanist (teacher?) Asai is playing at the highest level on the 1st movement. This is MOST musical playing! The momentum is there, and so is the tenderness. Due to the closeness of the recording, dynamic variation is slightly lacking, but not an issue for me. At 8:48, spine tingling accelerando...LOVE it.
As a former classical pianist in college, I can say iot is significantly more difficult to keep one's focus when the accompaniment is not orchestral but of a similar timbre. Again, nary a false move here. The "Ossai" cadenza is DEVOURED by the pianist. Beautifully judged, pianism of the highest order...I'm having trouble avoiding tears here. This COMMITTED young woman is just wonderful. The closing pages are evocative, and NOT anti-climactic, as can often happen, due to the cadenza's impact. She rightly refused to let that happen. n her hands, I'ver not heard a Yamaha sound better. Due to time, I will have to continue to listen/watch later. If the following 2 movements are anything like the first, I'm in for a terrific experience. Once more, kudos to both pianist and "orchestra!!"
Astonishing
So awesome to hear that 2nd piano part. How could anyone dislike this. I pity u
Imagine Rachmaninov performing piano 2, with VH on piano 1, in Steinway basement back in the day…..wooohooooo
What a wonderful performance! I admire you so much.
Bravi!
11:08 this solo is when Rachmaninoff is frustrated that he couldn't go back to Russia.
The whole concerto was written in 1909, eight years before Rachmaninoff was forced to leave his beloved Russia in 1917.
Thanks from soul!!! Very beautiful performance!!!!
Thank you!
Very nice ..particularly second mov.. wonderful
This is great - so clear !
Very well played i really enjoyed it
I've never seen a pianist sweating so profusely like her
try daniil trifonov
lol check Boris Berezovsky playing Liszt etudes in festival "Roque d'Antheron"
I wish they placed the microphones further away from the piano to capture more reverb, otherwise I love this so much.
很精彩出色，而且妳一直都遇上好的鋼琴
29:42
Beautiful interpretation !
This is one of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen. Absolutely enchanting. Will watch it again and again. If you have a CD, I want to buy that.
Good job, this is a really hard piece