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The great maestro Nelson Freire has left us today. I came here to listen once more to his genius combined with Martha Argerich's wich was unparalleled! As a fellow brazilian, I feel that we lost one of the main symbols of culture that our country has ever had. Be sure that you will always be rememberd and your music still lives in our hearts. Can't help but to express the most sincere gratitude for your time here with us. Rest in piece Mr. Freire, and thank you!
I have always felt that Ms. Argerich is a unique pianist, with a flair for making pianism seem as natural as breathing. She is an inspiration to me. And to think she appears to do it without the least bit of effort.
Well-stated, and sometimes it just pierces the heart and opens a crevasse of pure joy. That this should happen at least partially at the celestial hands of my pianistic empress, Martha Argerich, is even better.
The valse became one of my top 3 moments of Rachmaninoff’s music, I am obsessed with that movement! Also, I love the chemistry between old friends such as Argerich and Freire, everything they played together is brilliant (La valse by Ravel for example)
One of Rachmaninoff's greatest works. This is the way it sounded when the composer and Horowitz played it together in Rachmaninoff's Beverly Hills home. 'Valse' at 3:41
One of my favorite works for 2 piano's.These two pianists play this suite excellently.☆☆☆☆ I love especially that dynamic last movement with its swirling figures
De quelle invraisemblable maîtrise dispose Mme Argerich ! Dans les pages les plus virtuoses, son visage demeure serein, détendu, presqu'impassible, alors qu'on la sent si impliquée dans la musique. Une artiste *gé-ni-ale* ! Et quelle équipe elle forme avec ses amis pianistes...
I can never listen to this without choking up and becoming (embarrassingly) teary-eyed it's so beautiful. Two superb talents performing some of the most beautiful music ever written is a truly extraordinary gift.
Argerich is a fantastic pianist! But I must say that Freire is also a wonderful one. And I ‘m very proud that he is from Brazil, my county! Norah de Almeida.
Some people here complain about the speed, but as others (more knowledgeable!) point out, that is the speed the COMPOSER stipulated, and indeed, other performers slow it down probably because they are unable to do a good job of it otherwise. As for it being "mechanically" played... pffft! Anything but! A truly masterful performance by Argerich and Freire, two undisputed masters, of one of the most beautiful pieces by the masterful Rachmaninoff. Simply beautiful. Thanks for uploading -- I had the music, but it's nice to see the pianists playing as well.
On its being "mechanically" played, I wonder if the microphones (type or positioning) flattened out Argerich's and Freier's dynamics somewhat, creating this effect. Compare this video with th-cam.com/video/5Zjt9QTj6V8/w-d-xo.html, in which the dynamics are explosive.
Years ago, my husband and I were brought into tears listening this extremely romantic piece performed by these soulmate artists. This was at Rio de Janeiro Theatro Municipal . Saudades. Unforgettable.
Che benedizione avere un pianista come Marta Argerich! Ma ho la sensazione che se non fosse diventata una pianista, sarebbe diventata il capitano di una nave o addirittura un ammiraglio! Lei è semplicemente eccezionale!
I bet I'm the only person in the world to love the version by John Ogdon & Brenda Lucas. This suite is also far and away my favourite piece for 2 pianos.
Prayers for you, Nelson Freire, for divine healing accomplished by a special touch from the Great Physician. Jesus was told by a powerful man that if he only spoke the word his servant would be healed. And that's what he did! That word that Jesus spoke not only healed the sick, but also proved that he is the ultimate Healer: the Way, the Truth and the Life to all who repent and believe in Him. This marvelous recording inspired me and my wife back in our days at Baylor University (over 20 years ago now), when we performed together on two pianos! What a breathtaking performance that will encourage thousands of young artists and millions of fans for years to come!
Oh to have a time machine take me back to this. Likely some of Hollywood "royalty" were present plus ex-pat intellectuals who had fled the Europe of Hitler and Stalin: In Los Angeles in the early 1940s, just before Rachmaninoff died, he and Vladimir Horowitz were at a party and played the piece, the first and only time they ever did
A live performance always risks being not as good as the performers are capable of. That's the nature. My favourite performance of this, however, remains Ashkenazy/Previn (yes, Previn - good grief!). Totally disagree with DoGreatArtistsGrowOnTrees. I'm more of a Haydn/Mozart/Bach person myself, but this is highly inventive and one of SR's best comps
Another vote for Ashkenazy/Previn from me. Previn was a very able pianist and one of the few to be equally competent in jazz and classical. Classical music snobs tended to look down their noses at him because of his jazz associations. That was their loss.
I had a recording of the Brahms quintet with Previn and the Hungarian quartet. It was one of my favorite records and I played it almost daily. Previn was a great pianist and musician
Good, but fast indeed. There's also a very good recording by Güher and Süher Pekinel, also of the 1st suite. That's my favourite recording of these suites.
They are really playing with this music. It seems like a toy to them, in a way. I am not convinced this is what Rachmaninow intended. For sure, it’s very individual, belongs to these two marvellous pianists. Should not be copied.
usually just listen to the Romance and Tarantela parts of this work. prefer their 1982 performance to this one. something is wrong with it. not a musician, so i'm not able to say why. i just don't like this version
Me thinks you protest far too much regarding tempo out of perhaps your inability to perform great works at similar speeds! Maybe the fault is not is these remarkable artists but in your very jaundiced green eye! Now shut the hell up and quit your bitching! Please, I am at least a gentleman!
And please let us all remember that the great Martha Argerich was a Kennedy Center Honor Recipient only last year, and also please realize that the Kennedy Center Honors are reserved for the most exemplary and accomplished artists of the United States of America who have given to their art form over a long and distinguished career.
It's okay to critique a piece or performance without being to play it on their level. Technically and musically, they're obviously far more accomplished than pretty much all of us will ever be. That doesn't mean no one can judge their playing. Usually, when someone complains that a performance is too fast, what they're hearing is usually a lack of clarity or musicality that happens as a result of the speed of the performance. This was the case, at least for me, in the faster parts of the Waltz for example; the notes weren't sounding very clear and together and this was likely due to the speed. That being said, it's a live performance, and it's not going to be perfect. I think the speed was fine.
they should give them some sort of contraption attached to their noses so that they can turn the pages by themselves and not bother these poor audience members to turn the pages for them. I mean it costs a lot of money to go to these performances and then you gotta turn the sheet music for them? outrageous
I agree with you wholeheartedly if, in fact, that's what happened in this instance. But rest assured, richard, that's probably not what happened here. As you may know, Argerich & Freire are both top-notch, seasoned professionals with world-renowned reputations. Typically, artists of this caliber bring their own page turners with them. So, you see, there would really be no need for them to ask people from the audience to 'help out' in this way. 🙂
Huh! well what do I know, i thought they put suits on some of the ushers and had them turn the sheet music for them. thanks for clearing that up for me. i agree, these are masterful performers, and this is a masterful performance.
To turn the pages, you have to be able to read music and understand what is happening at the bottom of the page to know exactly when to turn. Argerich has a photographic memory so she doesn't really need a score and Nelson has an incredible memory and probably doesn't need the score either. But it's safer. They have played this piece together hundreds of times. I heard them do it in London 50 years ago. Nelson is among the very great musician-pianists.
Are you serious?? 😂😂 do you think that first class world-known musicians as Argerich and Freire ask to the audience for two people to come on stage to turn pages??? ...yes you are serious. Well no problem, let's explain further for all the other people who might have the same doubt... In classical music concerts, pianists often bring their "page turners" which are usually other pianists (young professionals or so), who can actually take good advantage from the occasion. This can be indeed a very useful moment for their improvement as they can take a very close look at the masters playing, their fingering, their hand position, their use of pedal etc. Page-turners are paid (at least, in most countries, I think), and OF COURSE they are not taken from the audience!! You must be a musician to turn pages, because you must be able to read music.
The great maestro Nelson Freire has left us today. I came here to listen once more to his genius combined with Martha Argerich's wich was unparalleled! As a fellow brazilian, I feel that we lost one of the main symbols of culture that our country has ever had. Be sure that you will always be rememberd and your music still lives in our hearts. Can't help but to express the most sincere gratitude for your time here with us. Rest in piece Mr. Freire, and thank you!
True
RIP
So sad to lose him to us all. So sad.
One of the very best ever . His Grieg Concerto and much more . Love to Brazil from America !
Every time I listen to Rachmaninoff's music I feel so lucky I was born after him 💙
I like your expression. What a nice way to show appreciation.
Agreed he captures something very special in the human soul
That is absolutely the truth. And the same for the pianists. Just WONDERFUL blessing to us all!!!!!!
0:02 Introduction
3:41 Valse
9:17 Romance
16:24 Tarantelle
4 movement suite played by Argerich and Freire
Freire, Argerich and Rachmaninoff. Three of the best of the best.
As we mourn the passing of a pianistic giant we celebrate his legacy through the gift of music. May he rest in eternal peace.
What a treat! Two great pianists playing the music of one of the greatest composers!! Fabulous!
Brilliant musicians. Rest in piece, maestro Freire. We will forever remember you.
I have always felt that Ms. Argerich is a unique pianist, with a flair for making pianism seem as natural as breathing. She is an inspiration to me. And to think she appears to do it without the least bit of effort.
There is still absolute beauty in this cruel world. Keeps me alive.
Absolutely!
This is the reason the piano is my favorite of all musical instruments.
Well-stated, and sometimes it just pierces the heart and opens a crevasse of pure joy. That this should happen at least partially at the celestial hands of my pianistic empress, Martha Argerich, is even better.
You feel therefore, you are!
Agree. And it should surely make us feel even better when we also try to support organisations and initiatives to help to end cruelty
Two of the greatest pianists together.
The valse became one of my top 3 moments of Rachmaninoff’s music, I am obsessed with that movement! Also, I love the chemistry between old friends such as Argerich and Freire, everything they played together is brilliant (La valse by Ravel for example)
One of Rachmaninoff's greatest works. This is the way it sounded when the composer and Horowitz played it together in Rachmaninoff's Beverly Hills home. 'Valse' at 3:41
thank you for this wonderful post. i have these artists playing this on cd and it is a joy to see them on video.
RIP Nelson Freire ❤️
RIP Nelson Freire
They make it look so easy! She in particular looks like she's filing her nails, but oh what MUSIC.
One of my favorite works for 2 piano's.These two pianists play this suite excellently.☆☆☆☆
I love especially that dynamic last movement with its swirling figures
Magnifiques pianistes et superbe compositeur.
Vous avez tout dit, Madame :)
Absolutely stunning. Especially the waltz at 3:41.
Just amazing beautiful, sublime, espirituous
De quelle invraisemblable maîtrise dispose Mme Argerich ! Dans les pages les plus virtuoses, son visage demeure serein, détendu, presqu'impassible, alors qu'on la sent si impliquée dans la musique. Une artiste *gé-ni-ale* ! Et quelle équipe elle
forme avec ses amis pianistes...
je n'ai pas de mots pour dire l’admiration que j'ai pour cette femme , quel talent !
Et pour cet homme?
Amazing, this music by rach, is one of the best music for two pianos, thank you.
Perfect - Close your eyes and enjoy... what a Music of Rachmaninoff
I can never listen to this without choking up and becoming (embarrassingly) teary-eyed it's so beautiful. Two superb talents performing some of the most beautiful music ever written is a truly extraordinary gift.
how true!
Such beauty brings me close to tears too. And here I thought I was overreacting when the tears started to well up.
Argerich is a fantastic pianist! But I must say that Freire is also a wonderful one. And I ‘m very proud that he is from Brazil, my county!
Norah de Almeida.
Ich hörte ihn mit großer Begeisterung in Dresden mit den Dressdner Philharmonikern vor etwa 50 Jahren, ich werde nach dem Programm suchen,
The nuance and lyricism from these 2 geniuses brings me to tears!
Once you taste that music there's no turning back!
Some people here complain about the speed, but as others (more knowledgeable!) point out, that is the speed the COMPOSER stipulated, and indeed, other performers slow it down probably because they are unable to do a good job of it otherwise. As for it being "mechanically" played... pffft! Anything but! A truly masterful performance by Argerich and Freire, two undisputed masters, of one of the most beautiful pieces by the masterful Rachmaninoff. Simply beautiful. Thanks for uploading -- I had the music, but it's nice to see the pianists playing as well.
On its being "mechanically" played, I wonder if the microphones (type or positioning) flattened out Argerich's and Freier's dynamics somewhat, creating this effect. Compare this video with th-cam.com/video/5Zjt9QTj6V8/w-d-xo.html, in which the dynamics are explosive.
this is an absolute benchmark performance of one of Rachmaninoffs greatest works.
Years ago, my husband and I were brought into tears listening this extremely romantic piece performed by these soulmate artists. This was at Rio de Janeiro Theatro Municipal . Saudades. Unforgettable.
ロマンスが、美しい！夢の中か、踏み行ってしまった魔法の館か🎵💖💖💖
夕焼けの沈み行く空に思い出が消えて行くよう💜🌠
omg! Such passion. Such beauty!
Que de virtuosité, de fluidité dans le jeu, de maîtrise.
Chapeau!
16:28 ~
The Best...
Nelson Freire, the only pianist who can keep up with Argerich ❤️
No. He is one of the pianists that can stop her from breaking the speed limit,
he and pletnev... vide cinderella
Lugansky?
Volodos?
He looks like he’s begging her to keep it subsonic.
Absolutely lovely interpretations ♡
Just incredible.
Superb performance!! my congratulations to both!!
FANTASTIC!!!
ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR!
Magnificent!
Che benedizione avere un pianista come Marta Argerich! Ma ho la sensazione che se non fosse diventata una pianista, sarebbe diventata il capitano di una nave o addirittura un ammiraglio! Lei è semplicemente eccezionale!
I bet I'm the only person in the world to love the version by John Ogdon & Brenda Lucas. This suite is also far and away my favourite piece for 2 pianos.
+1 - that one knocks my socks off everytime. it's more sinister in its rendition than other versions i have heard.
Loved this unique couple in every way
Nosso país tem excelentes concertista, ele já falecido mas também não será esquecido e ela é fantástica.
It’s my first time listening to this and I love it!
And you would enjoy the very romantic 1st suite
Prayers for you, Nelson Freire, for divine healing accomplished by a special touch from the Great Physician. Jesus was told by a powerful man that if he only spoke the word his servant would be healed. And that's what he did! That word that Jesus spoke not only healed the sick, but also proved that he is the ultimate Healer: the Way, the Truth and the Life to all who repent and believe in Him.
This marvelous recording inspired me and my wife back in our days at Baylor University (over 20 years ago now), when we performed together on two pianos! What a breathtaking performance that will encourage thousands of young artists and millions of fans for years to come!
Freire is an absolute sensitive master.
You have to be in top form to do this work justice. These two nail it!
Lindos!! Que encontro.
Oh to have a time machine take me back to this. Likely some of Hollywood "royalty" were present plus ex-pat intellectuals who had fled the Europe of Hitler and Stalin:
In Los Angeles in the early 1940s, just before Rachmaninoff died, he and Vladimir Horowitz were at a party and played the piece, the first and only time they ever did
Fantastisch!
I see dance when I hear the slow movement!
Super!!!
If I had a dollar for every octave in this suite I’d be a millionaire
Тревожно вдохновляюще.Великолепно.
Maravilloso!!!
Forest of piano, ending
J'aime FREIRE
ESPETACULAR!!!!
best play ever
4:50
❤
Tarantella 반복시청 중인데 대단합니다.
Freire. no te conocía. 😭🇮🇷 🏆🖐️
Very colorful performance,with great pp sound... Contrasting-- important color in any Music,but special in Rachmaninov Bravo!
Martha is a BOSS.
16:36 - 16:40 reminds me of rach 2 end of movement 1:)
BRAVISSIMI!noretta conci leech
♥
Soul mates.
i want to learn this
does anyone know where this performance took place?
It took place in Tokyo, Japan (October 2003)
thanks, it's a wonderful piece by my favorite composer
absolutly beautiful, but i like 1982's performance more :)
A live performance always risks being not as good as the performers are capable of. That's the nature. My favourite performance of this, however, remains Ashkenazy/Previn (yes, Previn - good grief!). Totally disagree with DoGreatArtistsGrowOnTrees. I'm more of a Haydn/Mozart/Bach person myself, but this is highly inventive and one of SR's best comps
Yes, that Ashkenazy/Previn recording is also my favorite.
Yup. Ashkenazy/Previn are tops for me, too.
Another vote for Ashkenazy/Previn from me. Previn was a very able pianist and one of the few to be equally competent in jazz and classical. Classical music snobs tended to look down their noses at him because of his jazz associations. That was their loss.
I had a recording of the Brahms quintet with Previn and the Hungarian quartet. It was one of my favorite records and I played it almost daily. Previn was a great pianist and musician
nice
Especially the 2nd movement....quite awesome!!!!!!*
16:28
Rachmaninoff Argericnh Freire what better then this ?incroyablement beau 🙏
Good, but fast indeed. There's also a very good recording by Güher and Süher Pekinel, also of the 1st suite. That's my favourite recording of these suites.
It's best consideration! Much better,then in 1 suite S.V.Rachmaninov, time ego, with former partner...Молодцы!
GUESS WHAT I AM HERE BECAUSE OF AJINO AND SOUSUKE
HAPPY ENDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yup! Animation was meh but story was nice
lol I just spent the past half an hour trying to find what this final piece was, kind of embarassing considering ive played it...
14:32 Delay effect before it´s invented
9:18
To be a page turner with those two giants....
If you set the playback speed to 0.75% you get Rachmaninov's tempo marking. Just because you can play it fast doesn't mean you should!
Plus when you do so, you can start better noticing the timing discrepancies and "swallowed" notes/arpeggios... No culprit name given.
🇧🇷❤🇧🇷👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
3. 9:18
They are really playing with this music. It seems like a toy to them, in a way. I am not convinced this is what Rachmaninow intended. For sure, it’s very individual, belongs to these two marvellous pianists. Should not be copied.
i personally prefer their younger selves' version
軽やかだね
I would hate to be the page turner
It seems that between the two men is worse. Listen to music while the other, if he had less attention to the tempo would have healed ...
Вообще не понравилось... странное исполнение. 1 сюиту исполнили лучше.
maybe a helmet with an extended nose (about 18 inches) made out of rubber that they could do it all by themselves
ARGERICH SLOW DOWN how are tarantella dancers supposed to dance this fast??
It is marked Presto
@@uranusterra579 exactly, not “rushed”!!
Sounds like they had to catch a plane!
usually just listen to the Romance and Tarantela parts of this work. prefer their 1982 performance to this one. something is wrong with it. not a musician, so i'm not able to say why. i just don't like this version
I prefer lugansky execution
too fast
Yes, that is fair. The best performance was Bracha Eden and Alexander Tamir (an old one).
Is that all you can hear here, K21? Wrong tempo?!!
Me thinks you protest far too much regarding tempo out of perhaps your inability to perform great works at similar speeds! Maybe the fault is not is these remarkable artists but in your very jaundiced green eye! Now shut the hell up and quit your bitching! Please, I am at least a gentleman!
And please let us all remember that the great Martha Argerich was a Kennedy Center Honor Recipient only last year, and also please realize that the Kennedy Center Honors are reserved for the most exemplary and accomplished artists of the United States of America who have given to their art form over a long and distinguished career.
It's okay to critique a piece or performance without being to play it on their level. Technically and musically, they're obviously far more accomplished than pretty much all of us will ever be. That doesn't mean no one can judge their playing. Usually, when someone complains that a performance is too fast, what they're hearing is usually a lack of clarity or musicality that happens as a result of the speed of the performance. This was the case, at least for me, in the faster parts of the Waltz for example; the notes weren't sounding very clear and together and this was likely due to the speed.
That being said, it's a live performance, and it's not going to be perfect. I think the speed was fine.
they should give them some sort of contraption attached to their noses so that they can turn the pages by themselves and not bother these poor audience members to turn the pages for them. I mean it costs a lot of money to go to these performances and then you gotta turn the sheet music for them? outrageous
I agree with you wholeheartedly if, in fact, that's what happened in this instance. But rest assured, richard, that's probably not what happened here. As you may know, Argerich & Freire are both top-notch, seasoned professionals with world-renowned reputations. Typically, artists of this caliber bring their own page turners with them. So, you see, there would really be no need for them to ask people from the audience to 'help out' in this way. 🙂
Huh! well what do I know, i thought they put suits on some of the ushers and had them turn the sheet music for them. thanks for clearing that up for me. i agree, these are masterful performers, and this is a masterful performance.
Glad to help, richard! 😉
To turn the pages, you have to be able to read music and understand what is happening at the bottom of the page to know exactly when to turn. Argerich has a photographic memory so she doesn't really need a score and Nelson has an incredible memory and probably doesn't need the score either. But it's safer. They have played this piece together hundreds of times. I heard them do it in London 50 years ago. Nelson is among the very great musician-pianists.
Are you serious?? 😂😂 do you think that first class world-known musicians as Argerich and Freire ask to the audience for two people to come on stage to turn pages??? ...yes you are serious. Well no problem, let's explain further for all the other people who might have the same doubt... In classical music concerts, pianists often bring their "page turners" which are usually other pianists (young professionals or so), who can actually take good advantage from the occasion. This can be indeed a very useful moment for their improvement as they can take a very close look at the masters playing, their fingering, their hand position, their use of pedal etc. Page-turners are paid (at least, in most countries, I think), and OF COURSE they are not taken from the audience!! You must be a musician to turn pages, because you must be able to read music.
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