Richard Addinsell's Warsaw Concerto at The Royal Albert Hall - Sto Lat Celebration Concert
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- Richard Addinsell - The Warsaw Concerto I JP Ekins - Piano I Stephen Ellery - Conductor
John Paul Ekins performs Richard Addinsell's Warsaw Concerto with The London Gala Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Ellery. This was part of the Sto Lat celebrations at the Royal Albert Hall (11/11/2019), commemorating one hundred years of Polish independence. The video of the entire concert can be found here:
Part 1 - • Koncert Jubileuszowy "...
Part 2 - • Koncert Jubileuszowy "...
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My Dad was an RAAF bomber pilot in WW2 flying with the famous "Dawn Patrol" Squadron 59 of RAF Coastal Command. Most of his missions involved attacking German convoys in the North Sea. The aristocracy at the time often threw open their country mansions to Commonwealth and Empire aircrew who were between tours of duty......they considered it to be part of their contribution to the war effort. Dad was at a party one time, put on in one of these great baronial mansions and one of the airman in private life before the war was a concert pianist. In the great hall where the party was held there was a magnificent Steinway Grand piano and this airman had been playing the piano for much of the night. He played a lot of pieces from American musicals....."Showboat" and the like, but as the evening wore on and the liquor flowed his playing got more serious....more classical. Down at one end of the hall stood a group of Polish Airmen drinking.....Warsaw had not long fallen and burned with tremendous loss of life, and they had escaped to England to carry on the fight against the Nazis who had destroyed their city, their lives and their families. Suddenly the pianist launched into the Warsaw Concerto. All across the Great Hall conversation ceased, hearts and breathing stopped in the momentous thrall of the moment. Europe burned, civilization teetered on the brink under the Nazi onslaught. Everyone there was aware of the part they played in this titanic struggle.....and none more so in this moment than the Polish airmen present. As the last ringing, defiant notes of the concerto died, with tears flowing unchecked down their faces the Polish airmen raised their glasses and over and over shouted "Bravo! Bravo!" And everyone in the Great Hall joined in. Dad remembered this as a very moving and poignant moment......a moment of defiance and hope and united purpose in the midst of those dark days. Today we enjoy this great, moving musical masterpiece for exactly that reason.....for its haunting theme and great musicality. But I believe it pays us to remember that once it was great for that.....and so much more. LEST WE FORGET!
I am German, and so grateful for the brave Allied soldiers who ensured that I was born in a democracy!
GREAT! The Warsaw concert was also the basis for the Soundtrack of the film "The Sea Wolves".
What an amazing performance by this pianist. He brings out the true spirit of this most emotional composition.
Compare it with Philip Fowke' version. I think it's far more moving and expressive.
Aside from the "klinker" he hit at 3:59 it's gorgeous.
@@PAULLadell-ir1rsyep - an unfortunate howler!
8loody ell! Am I allowed to say that on here!!
For the past 50 years I have been of the opinion that no pianist would ever be able to play this concerto as well as the original (Louis Kentner/ LSO/Muir Mathieson) then comes along the fine performances of Patrick Jablonski and now J.P. Ekins.
Lovely performance J.P. and I hope one of the recording companies issue this on a CD soon.
Also, Long Live Poland, beautiful country, beautiful people!
This interpretation is played at the pefect speed. Most are played very fast. Bravo!
What an honor to be able to watch you perform this exquisite piece. I have many versions and I’m so thrilled to hear your extraordinary interpretation. It’s a truly haunting Concerto. You also emphasize the poignant Aspect as well. Bravo for your heart rendering talent.
The way they play their instruments is absolutely soothing, the hands of Richard Addinsell is brilliant... and the conductor has been excellent at performing his job!
Amazing performance!
Welcome back, Poland 🇵🇱 great heroic people.
Proud and trustworthy.
Best rendition by John Paul. 🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️
You're too kind, thanks so so much!
Super !!
One of my favourite, and you play it wonderfully. Thank you.
Thanks so much Laurent. In fact, we did something pretty crazy with this piece at our wedding...you can watch the video here: th-cam.com/video/XIwRyuojt3Y/w-d-xo.html
When l was a child l used to shy away from this music, l felt afraid. Now at this much later stage of life l am researching Warsaw and the events which took place there. So strange because it's the only time l feel really alive whilst seeing old photos and hearing testimonials from that period of history.
De todas las versiones que he escuchado,esta es la mejor en interpretación,técnica,roza la perfección.¡ENHORABUENA!
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for your interpretation of a timeless piece of music...beautiful!...and always to be enjoyed.
There are no words for the inhumane suffering that people had to go through in World War II...no words.
Just beautiful....bravo!
Thank you for your marvelous interpretation of one of my favorite film scores.
Thank you too, yes it's an absolute stunner!
Beautiful! Bravo
Thank you Gabby! I'm sorry I was so remiss at doing you the courtesy of a reply to this lovely message. Thank you for your kind words. I've recently started a online concert series on TH-cam - do check it out on my channel... I think you'd enjoy it. Anyway, thanks again and all best, JP
A great concerto and performance. Written at another tragic time for a courageous country. Will Poland ever not be under threat from its hostile conniving neighbors?
Thank you so much for an absolutely super performance. I hope to see you playing again, when the lockdown is finally lifted.
Thanks so much, really glad you've been enjoying my playing! Did you manage to catch the new and upgraded series that I began two Fridays ago with Schubert D960? I think you'd enjoy it, if not. All best,
JP
Thank you ❤️🇵🇱
It's a beautiful piece of music, addinsell is a legend.
RACHMANINOFF WAS ASKED TO COMPOSE THE SCORE FOR THIS MOVIE,BUT WAS NOT AVAILABLE, ADDINSELL GOT A WONDERFULL BREAK, AND DID A MASTERFUL JOB
Meraviglioso. Grazie.
Tante grazie!
Awesome execution....
Thanks a ton!
Really enjoyed this seldom-performed piece. Thank you! The orchestra really supported your artistry.
I Love this Concerto, like the way they spot lighted the Polish Falcon during the Crescendo!
Bravo!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This is the first song that I have heard and known about classical..music
Super performance!
Simplesmente Maravilhoso. Musica celestial... concerto de Varsovia....
Fantastic.....
Thank you! Cheers!
CUDOWNE! ❤
A beautiful piece of music, still relatively young too, 1941 isn't so far in so far in the past, when you think about it.
"And while the city burned and the people bled, the "allies" watched and did NOTHING! May God forgive us." -- Col Michael Radcliff.
Maravilhoso ❣️💖❤️💓
CUANTA BELLEZA ..-.-
Bravissimi ❤
Great masterpiece. Where and when it is planned for a new performance
Bautiful!
Sorry folks, that conductor sucks. He didn't pay any attention to the soloist at all, and got ahead at least twice. He had his idea of the piece and wasn't there to collaborate. Sad!
"Sea Wolves" "Precious Moments"
I really enjoyed John Paul Elkins performance... but, what happened at 3:58?
Pero que sea un Lancer portues! Salud!
Who’s the pianist?
John Paul Ekins
Its OK no more. I much prefer Valentina Lisitsa's performance. Its on TH-cam Check it out.
Often wonder what Rachmaninoff would have come up with. I understand he was offered composing the score but declined. He may have been out Rached!
Interesting. Didn’t know that
Wonderful pianist! Sluggish conductor. This is about war time romance--Urgent! You may be killed tomorrow--No time to luxuriate. Time to be fervent. Conductor has no sense of urgency. Pianist must cope with too many RITS that never get back to pace.
Only male pianists can do this piece justice...
I totally agree.
Pretty weird comment. Making music is not a male or female thing. You may want to listen to Martha Argerich. One of the best pianists living to date.
@@musicdirector8661 Absolutely! I have been listening to Martha Argerich for a few years now and her technique, phrasing, etc are stunning.
Duh????!!!!! @ victor