"I like this idea that life continues" • Lars Vogt • Living The Classical Life: Ep.94
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- “Even if it were my last day, I would plant a tree” -Lars Vogt
00:00 Lars Vogt performing Brahms
01:28 Intro
02:22 Navigating Cancer and Finding Meaning
08:41 Lars' Love of Brahms
10:01 Becoming a musician: Childhood
13:24 Musical Idols and Teachers, Kämmerling
20:33 Stage and Nerves, Stories
25:27 The big picture: our lifespan
30:24 Facing an uncertain future, shifting priorities
43:41 Finding hope for the future
46:40 End credits
Living the Classical Life traveled to Nuremberg Germany for a special conversation with distinguished pianist Lars Vogt (1970-2022), who at age 51 was fighting aggressive cancer. His passing one month later in September 5, 2022 adds poignance to his message of hope, and we mourn the loss of a beautiful human being. Courage in the face of an uncertain future is a life theme that resonates with all; he shares how he continued to play with limited strength, finding solace in the music of Johannes Brahms. The heart of the conversation is a contemplation of what is most important to us in our lives, and what to make of the gift of life. Full of lively and even humorous anecdotes, this is an episode unlike any we have had. Rest In Peace Lars-this was his final interview. Running time 48 minutes.
Episode 94 • Filmed July 23, 2022 in Nürnberg Germany • Video: www.katalog-film.de
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This was such an inspirational and heart wrenching interview. I think deep down Lars probably knew that his time was almost up, but his courage, strength, positivity and gentleness really showed in this episode. Thank you Lars for your music. It will continue to live on in our lives. RIP.
Thank you so much for writing to us, and for your impassioned words--they give us reason to wish to continue. -Zsolt
Apparently, he did not have time to record The Hammerklavier Sonata, only to perform it. So, any musician alive, if you really want to share some work, please, do not wait for recording companies, make use of your own youtube videos. Consider the late Patricia Janeckova, who has Mozart`s "Laudate Dominum" on record in that way.
Lars was a genius, but he never behaved like one. I was lucky to know him both from being at the same school in the 1990s, my father being one of his teachers, then also from playing violin in an orchestra in Düren (where he grew up) several times when he visited his - very unattractive, but he didn't care - home. I think his first public appearance as both conductor and solo pianist (Kapellmeister) was with this orchestra (Cappella Villa Duria). It's always been my favorite concert.
He always came back to his home, giving concerts to the audience that was as unable to really grasp what a genius this town had spawned as it was proud of this genius. Dear family of Lars, I want to send my condolenceses. What a loss, and how wonderful he was.
Thank you so so much for sharing all these words and insights--you really gave us further insight into his beautiful spirit, which we very much still carry with us... -zsolt
It is an immeasurable tragedy to lose such a gentle, wonderful human being and remarkable musician. Dear Lars, little Emma will remember you, and so will we. Thank you for all the happiness you brought us.
Rest in peace.
Beautiful words, thank you so much. Sad day…
rest in peace 🙏
Lars Vogt died September 5th 2022 - a kind heart and incredible musician
R.I.P.
tear does not stop....The most touching moment of this interview was when he reminisce about the interaction episode between his teacher Karl Heinz Kämmerling and his daughter. She plays a little piece for Kämmerling as most kids would do and Kämmerling says "Don't you think that each note has its own life?' I am sure that was what Lars did all his life. Give each note its own life. R.I.P.
Infinite sadness for music lovers and philosophers🌌 . Keep living for ever with us all.
Dear God. Thank you for his music that will always live on. Forever. Transcending in his own words.
Practically the whole time throughout the conversations I was moved and on the verge of tears, the poignancy of Lars answers to Zsolt's very intelligent and sensitive questions filled the silences between his words like something of a greater essence. Fast die ganze Zeit während des Interviews war ich zu Tränen gerührt. Lars Antworten zu Zsolts feinfühligen und intelligenten Fragen waren ergreifend. Vor allem die Stille zwischen Lars Worten erklang wie etwas Unvermeidliches und dennoch gleichtzeitig Versöhnliches. Er war ein grosser Mann.
I wish I could heartily thank you in person for your truly moving words. From the bottom of our hearts and mine--I thank you, and hope you will keep in touch... -Zsolt
Just learned today that Lars Vogt passed away, and came across this remarkable interview. "I would love it if they would have a sense of what it can mean if you can do something on an instrument that really speaks to your soul. That would be wonderful. And you don't have to play Paganini Caprices to do that, You can play Album fuer die Jugend, which often you can do after one year of piano teaching. You have some of the most amazing pieces in front of you that are quite easy to play. And yet, you are already asked as an artist to do something with it." In complete tears. What an extraordinary, loving encouragement to us amateur musicians! ...I need to pick up my violin again.
Warmth, sensitivity, intelligence, courage, modesty. What an extraordinary man, and an extraordinary interview (thanks for you compassion and intelligence, Zsolt). And then there is Volt's playing, which displays the same virtues. RIP.
Your words are deeply meaningful to us and to me personally--thanks so so much--we are truly grateful to you for watching and for your support--zsolt
This is the most wonderful interview - thank you for your perfect questions, Zsolt. It's a perfect memorial to this truly special, warm-hearted, profoundly wise man - one of the most loveable people I have ever known.
Thank you so much, Steven--it was wonderful to see you in Rosendal even in passing--I'm so grateful to you for your words, and also for your episode already several years ago--we continue to hear such meaningful feedback. -Zsolt
A phenomenal pianist and musician, but above all a wonderful person, humble, kind, intelligent and reflected. We will miss him and his musicianship. Thanks mr. Vogt for everything you have given us!
Thank you so much for watching and for writing to us--it means so much--zsolt
Intensely moving to watch now ... RIP Lars 💔
Facing death....And always life-affirming his story!
Yes indeed--his is such a beautiful example--we miss him very much... -zsolt
RIP Lars Vogt ❤️
Humble and beautiful soul. RIP dear maestro
Thank you so much for writing to us--he is already missed so much for his kind and gentle spirit--zsolt
Thank you so much for conducting this very special interview with Lars and creating this beautiful memory of him for all of us.
We are grateful to you too ✨
Fly high, lieber Lars! Du spielst jetzt mit all den vielen Engel im Himmel…Wir werden dich ganz doll vermissen! 😢
Heart breaking to watch this.... R.I.P.
Rest in peace Lars, thank you for the joy and beauty you offered us.
Rest In Peace, dear Lars Vogt. Thank you for all.
Thanks so much for writing to us and for watching--we are truly grateful. We already miss him--zsolt
What a great artist and human being he was. R.I.P. Maestro.
Rest In Peace wonderful man!
Indeed-sad day, big loss…
R.I.P. (Sept. 2022)
10:18 this interview is quite touching. Thank you for posting.
I am particularly moved by Lars Vogt’s memory of his first piano teacher. I have nothing but gratitude for the unknown teacher who first recognizes talent and then knows how to let it grow and flourish.
These teachers are the real unsung heroes.
R.I.P.....
what a beautiful soul. gone too soon. thank you for this treasure. I will watch it over and over and over.
Lars Vogt liebe ich nicht nur als Pianisten und Musiker - ich finde den Menschen unfassbar symphatisch und beeindruckend. Das ist jemand, mit dem ich wirklich gerne befreundet gewesen wäre. Die Welt ist ärmer ohne ihn - und reicher, durch das, was er zurückgelassen hat.
I love Lars Vogt not only as a pianist and musician - I find the person incredibly likeable and impressive. This is someone I would really have liked to be friends with. The world is poorer without him - and richer because of what he has done.
Thanks so much for these incredible words--pardon my replying in English as my written German is very basic--we truly miss Lars and the gentle humanity brought to this world. I was thinking the other day that I will try what I can to bring a similar energy as a small way to carry on what he gave us. -zsolt
What a briliant concert! No mistakes at all! And touched directly our souls!
And, of course, life continous in another level, righer level...
RIP. thank you. I wrote to Living the Classical Life and begged for an interview with Lars. They were working on it. I’m so so grateful this is here. Every word spoke volumes about who he was, how deeply he experienced life and music. He took nothing for granted. When I watched this, I knew every measured word he spoke was an effort and the truth. It was hearing his In The Mist by Janacek that opened doors for me. He always answered my tweets about his music. I asked him if he was going to give a master class for us to witness, to take in. He said his lessons with students were usually private, but who knew wind emoji,perhaps. I wonder what his experience is right now. So grateful to this humble gifted pianist. “My beloved instrument,” he called it.
Yes, this was thanks to you that we worked out filming him when we were in Europe this summer-we are grateful to have had the chance to meet him. Thank you so much for being in touch!
A serious and wonderful pianist/musician/conductor and too young to leave this world. May he rest in eternal peace.
May his soul rest in peace. I had absolutely no idea what he and his family were going through
beautiful playing at the beginning.
rest in peace.
Heart breaking , RIP Lars !
Rest in peace dear Lars ❤️
Ein wunderbarer Mensch & Musiker - offen, sympathisch und zugewandt. Unfassbar, dass er so früh gegangen ist.
Rest in peace...
Ruhe in Frieden.
I come back to this interview often, especially when I need reminding that there is good and beauty in the world. Thank you Lars and thank you Zsolt.
Your beautiful comment more than makes our day-it gives us reason to keep making the videos-thank you so much ✨✨🙏🙏 -zsolt
Bye bye, dear Lars, your music is in my heart ❤
I'v watched this so many times, and can never get through without . . . well, falling apart. The man is as close to a god as we have seen or will see. Grace personified and a gift to the world. His loss is almost immeasurable. You live on in our hearts, dear Lars.
Yours is one of our favorite comments we have ever received on our channel ✨🙏
Rest in peace, great pianist 🌹
RIP Lars, such talented human being
So wise, so modest,,,,so TOUCHING his sharing of his times since his illness
Truly a special and modest human being--we miss him already--zsolt
How moving....One of my absolute heroes....
We still miss him each day… ❤️
‘Fly maestro, fly…’ RIP.
A beautiful human. X
Ich bin sehr traurig ueber Lars' Tod.
rest in peace, Mr. Vogt and thanks for the video.
Sad loss... The interview is full of light, despite (or because of) the fight Lars was going through. Rest in peace.
Thank you so much for these words--we are truly grateful... -Zsolt
RIP
Such an amazing warm human being he was...
The most staggering interview I have ever seen. A lesson of courage and humanity. Thank you, Lars.
Thank you so much for your amazing words- zsolt
Lars Vogt Sept 8th1970-Sept 5th 2022 R.I.P.
Rest in peace ❤️ Wonderful musician, but most importantly an exemplary human. Excellent work as usual 👏
Thanks so much for your comment-and thanks for watching-great to hear from you as always! -zsolt
So touching - all the more since he passed away today... thank you so much for this truly moving interview. RIP maestro.
Thank you so much for this Mark-a big loss and sad day for sure
This was a wonderful interview…..which will stay with me….thanks
We are so grateful to you for watching and for being in touch with you--we are privileged to have brought you this episode in particular--Lars will be missed... -Zsolt
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I will miss such a gentleman musician! I dropped him a message with my compliments for his rendition of Goldberg variations, he kindly ansewered. Probably the very only pianist Who spent a minute for answering ti a follower. I will keep in my memory his Beethoven 1st piano concert in Rome in late 90es. With Gould cadenzas!
A gentle and warm human being indeed--we were so grateful to have met him and already miss his presence--zsolt
@@Living-the-Classical-Life Same. He always responded. His Janacek In The Mist…. Beyond description for me.
I was so moved by this interview. The long silences, as Lars gathered his responses to your questions, spoke volumes. His ability to find lightness and humour, in such darkness, is truly inspiring. Thank you, Lars. And thank you, Zsolt.
Thank you so much for this-unfortunately Lars passed away this afternoon-sad day and big loss 😢
@@richterkleiber Terrible news. What a loss.
It’s so heartbreaking to see him so grateful and in a way peaceful, while he was maybe knowing quite securely that he really wouldn’t have much time left.
Rest In Peace Maestro.
MARAVILLOSA ENTREVISTA. GRACIAS. ESTO ES LO QUE YO LLAMO GENIALIDAD DE ENTREVISTADOR.
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Y de LARS Vogt, ¿qué se puede decir? UN ARTISTA CABAL. INTEGRO EN EL ARTE Y EN LA VIDA. BRILLANTE, MUSICAL. LLENO DE GRANDEZA.
EMOCIONA VERLO TOCAR. EMOCIONA VERLO HABLAR. EMOCIONA VERLO. ESTÁ AQUÍ CON NOSOTROS. LOS GRANDES NO MUEREN. VIVEN.
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aunque debo decir que soñaba verlo en vivo alguna vez....
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Toca desde el cielo para nosotros los que restamos aquí una y otra vez, para que seamos mejores....para que tu música no muera jamás.
Jamás morirá.
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Hermosa entrevista.
Gracias.
Thank you so so much for these beautiful words.... -zsolt
Rest in peace, Maestro. I learned more during the week you conducted us than in years of profession.
This one really hurts, a lot.
Feeling this loss right beside you, very much so
Thank you for your beautiful music Lars. You really mattered and made a difference. RIP dear soul. 💐💐💐
What a strong and fascinating man! 🍀
Yes indeed-and sadly he passed away this afternoon. May his message and spirit live on…
@@richterkleiber yes 🖤 thanks for creating this memory of him!
This is so wonderful… I watched it as if Lars was speaking with me.
Can’t thank you enough for this post.
We are deeply touched to read these words from you--thank you. -Zsolt
An inspiration to us all. So talented yet so humble and grounded. RIP
Thanks so much for watching-he is indeed sorely missed
And thank YOU, Zsolt, for your side of this interview. You asked difficult questions with the perfect combination of honesty and tact. ♥
A belated thanks to YOU, for your words and support-I thank you so much for watching and taking the time to write to us! -Zsolt ✨
The painful loss we feel is Love Expressing Itself, contained in the artist and wonderful human being Lars Vogt and yet encompassing all that is... Through and in Music, Lars will continue to be with us, "in dem, was hinter den Noten steht...", in That/Who/Which Is behind the notes... urging and encouraging us to fly...
Thank you very much for this wonderful and delicate interview. I loved this pianist. I have been growing up with this musician, and he has also been one of my guiding stars. We do have the same age and I’ve also been very ill lately.
The musicians life is such a beautiful but also very difficult life. You receive and you give a lot…and your emotions are never resting, that’s maybe the most difficult to manage. RIP wonderful musician.
I’m so glad you connected with this episode so deeply, and thank you so much for writing to us-he is truly missed
I got tears in my eyes. Thank you so much for this wonderful interview. I'm a "little music teacher and conductor" at school / church choir and Lars Vogt was a great example of being musician, artist, human - also if you "only" play "smaller" pieces and so on. He had and has a great impact in life of so many people. He had so much to give to us. You both spoke of hope and his too early death seems so inconceivable and unjust. Maybe the quotation / quote from Vaclav Havel may comfort a little bit:
Hope is not the conviction that something will turn out well but the certainty that something makes sense, regardless of how it turns out. (Vaclav Havel)
Thanks so much again for your amazing words--for watching and for writing to us, this means so much--zsolt
This interview speaks to my soul. I had to pause the video several times because I was too emotional. RIP Lars.
Thank you so much for these words--yes, same for us, was very intense--we all miss him. -zsolt
Beautiful interview, thank you. A true artist, humble and thoughtful. R.I.P
I'm deeply sad to learn about his death! Such a wonderful musician and human being! It's Just heartbreaking!
I was lucky enough to attend one of his concerts last year, and it was wonderful!
A great human being and an amazing artist. I admire his strenght and hope till the end.
Thanks so much for being in touch!
Such incredible dignity and humanity in this interview - thank you that you did this in time...
Thank you so much for your supportive words-it was a privilege to spend some time with him, and so recently…
Grazie dal profondo del cuore ♥️
Happy Birthday and RIP Lars Vogt 🌹🌹🌹
What a touching and deep conversation 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks a lot🥰
Lluís
Thank you so much for watching and for writing to us--this means so much--zsolt
R.I.P. Danke für all die wundervolle Musik.
A beautiful interview.
So glad you enjoyed it-thanks so much for letting us know✨🙏
A human Luna moth. 🦋Such abundance in brevity.
I only got to know him through Danae Dorken, an incredible pianist, and pupil of his.
The performance of Mozart and Mendelssohn with both artists is just unbelievable.
His spirit is still here with us.
Sad that this world lost such an amazing artist. Inspirational interview. Thank you for having this.
Yes indeed what a loss-we hope that the message here in this conversation can help be part of keeping his beautiful spirit alive ✨🙏
brave soul. he looked frail but the spirit was sparkling. Thank you for this inspiring conversation. my condolences to his family and all who love him.
Thanks so much for these amazing words--we join you in sharing condolences with the family and miss Lars very much--zsolt
@@Living-the-Classical-Life I trust all his audience and admirers also miss him very much. I’ve always love his Schubert. The quiet space he leaves between notes is achingly beautiful.
@@pchangpakorn His Schubert works so beautifully on so many levels, probably one being how modest and sincere a spirit he brought to the music. We also adore his Brahms~
@@Living-the-Classical-Life indeed…Brahms. His interpretation in Frankfurt last year was more intense than ever had been…😢
what a terrible and unfortunate loss of such a talent and person
Thank you for sharing this interview. What a beautiful soul, with such hope and wisdom to share even in his final days. We are all glad to have listened to his music and also grateful that music brought so much to his life till the very end. I couldn’t stop crying when he spoke of his 4 year old daughter and people who meant a lot to him in his life. May he rest in peace.
Thanks so much for this--yes we were right there with you, and for me it was also the moment when he described telling his friends "do you know you mean something to me"--he will be missed--zsolt
An honest, insightful and moving interview. God bless you Lars Vogt may you rest peacefully 💔🕯
This is beyond moving.
So deeply grateful to you that you found his beautiful messages resonated--we miss him already--zsolt
Beautiful interview. Thank you for sharing this. Peace to his family.
What a poignant conversation. You touched my heart, and I have tears in my eyes. Thank you.
I'm so moved to hear your words and feedback--thank you so much
This interview is so moving and sincere. Those long silences before reflecting his feelings...❤ I'm so lucky to have worked with this incredible person and musician. Rest in peace Maestro...😢
This story touched my heart. I pray that his health gets better and he gets to love many more years with his beautiful girls. What a beautiful person. Lars really does have a gentle soul.
Thank you so much for your touching words and support, Ben!
He will be missed
He died.
En estos nuestros días, las redes sociales nos abruman con motivos de sobra para la ira y el desaliento.
Este testimonio nos ofrece un antídoto: nos invita a plantar un manzano, aunque no vayamos a verlo crecer ni a saborear sus frutos.
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Very moving interview. Thank you.
Thank you so so much--Zsolt
Thank you so much. My heart goes out to Lars Vogt, for his courage, simplicity, humour and depth of thought. I wish him and his family well, and hope that these hard times will pass and they will have many happy years together. Zsolt Bognar, it has been as though you’d disappeared; could not find Living the Classical Life, and could not find you. Thank you for being there and for this very moving interview with Lars Vogt.
Really great to hear from you--thanks so so much--we've been grateful to have your support for so long. For various reasons we have to temporarily upload to this channel here; I'm grateful to know that people like you are out there who appreciate what we try to do. I keep this in mind when days get challenging--thank you!
We are so grateful for this feedback from you--thanks so much for being such a presence with us!
It seems like the best are leaving this world more and more....so sad...R.I.P. Maestro
Humor, wisdom, poise, and brilliance on the keyboard. Thanks so much for this time with this great global pianist. 💛
We are so so happy that this episode is so meaningful to you--we are grateful to hear these words from you, especially because this one was a very intense experience from filming to editing to release--thank you so much for being in touch. -Zsolt
Thank you for this great interview: a pure, wonderful musician and man
We are so grateful to you that you watched it and have connected with it so deeply--thank you for being in touch!
I was privilaged to see you live many times. I discovered you in a time of my own ill health and darkness and your music immersed me in a place of freedom and hope. So I thank you Lars Vogt for simply being a beautiful musician. Your music will transcend beyond this life and last forever. ❤ Thank you x
Such a beautiful set of thoughts and words you’ve shared here-truly moving ✨🙏❤️