Pahud plays Khachaturian Flute Concerto in Japan (2016)

[@edigabrieli7864]

For those here who are not flute players. The difficulty of this concerto on a scale from 1 to 10 is at least 100 and Pahud is outperforming himself.

[@cmcas]

Bassoonist here. From the first few minutes I thought, "This is impossible!" Absolutely no mercy for the flutist, despite being so beautiful.

[@rudolphmcneill515]

That's the thing with brilliant/genius composers, they still understand what the instruments are capable of and compose for the absolute best musicians.

[@davidle3567]

@@rudolphmcneill515you may be shocked to learn then that this piece wasn’t even written for the flute 😉

[@aqueous3051]

Yeah it’s a hard violin concerto

[@ohhue]

@@aqueous3051 yeah, but because of the style its written in and the tessitura it makes it basically impossible for flute

[@renelesieux1250]

Je connais Mr Pahud depuis ses débuts artistiques , un immense talent , une puissance à la flûte inégalée . De plus c'est un homme charmant et simple .

[@Easy_mö]

Pahud’s deep staccato skills are unparalleled. As a flute student, I aspire to produce resonant low tones like Pahud. I find myself learning more about musicality from watching this video. I'm currently working on the same piece, and it has been incredibly helpful!

[@matthiasviennot9468]

The cadenza of the first movement is absolutely perfect .

[@gracekim8809]

For my personal reference: 1st movement: 00:39 2nd movement: 15:19 3rd movement: 29:07

[@marcellamaio6947]

He isn’t human...😂 I could listen to these concert in Geneve more than 20 years ago and I can’t forget how much I cried... he is wonderful...fantastic incredible...

[@m6337]

本当に、彼の技は「神技」ですよね。信じられないくらいの美しい神技。

[@MrsKlausen]

I listened to his general rehearsal for this concerto in Geneve many, many years ago, too! He was absolutely amazing.

[@PaulaBean]

ROFL he looks like a human to me.

[@JessicaTPeterson]

This is one of my favorite violin concertos. I've listened to bits of it on flute before and sorely missed the power, finesse, and timbre of the violin. I missed the tearing, savage sounds and the intensely quiet, fade-to-nothing tones. This time, though... Pahud. This is a rip-out-your-soul performance. I could immerse myself in this forever.

[@Muriel02]

Remarkably tight orchestra. Paired with soloist genius, what could be better in the musical world?

[@rudolphmcneill515]

Back here in 2023 listening again. Truly a master flutist. I still can't believe that Emmanuel is the first worldwide musician I saw after moving to Boston 23yrs ago. He's still killing it.

[@danniyel95]

14:20 His staccato is unbelievable what an amazing flutist Pahud is

[@comicsfr8963]

I fell in love with a flutist, a beautiful woman, during a 2 week apprenticeship in France. She was playing the 3rd movement of this concerto. I couldn't tell her (because I'm not brave...), but listening to this concerto remembers me of her. I can still imagine her playing those beautiful notes.

[@leowoodwind7723]

I've never been more amazed and astounded by a performance on flute. Truly breathtaking. The way he spits out the low notes at 37:11 is just one example of his absolute virtuosity.

[@vetaniellecalya1662]

Ok, my jaw reached the bottom of a basement. That technique, that rich tone, that musicality, those effortlessly flying quick runs. I'm speechless. I even think his interpretation of second movement in particular suits flute better than violin. He practically made this piece his own. Bravissimo!

[@fedrofloris4527]

Pahud surpasses himself with this one being the best interpretation I've ever heard!🌷

[@Rom14DH]

What an absolute masterpiece. Can't believe I've only just discovered this now. Thank you Khachaturian and thank you Pahud

[@aleksandarjankovski6542]

Pahud is, of course, superb. But my goodness, that is some orchestra playing. Just an astonishingly great orchestra, from the tight ensemble playing of the strings to the great winds. Amazing orchestra.

[@JessicaTPeterson]

Yes! What a fabulous performance.

[@heidifluteatl]

The intonation between Mr Pahud and the soloists in the orchestra is EXQUISITE!

[@engobeats]

Yes 🙌🏼 all musicians there are high performers

[@ガッチャン-z3s]

何回見ても感動します。エマニュエルパユさん有難う。 また沢山日本で演奏してください。楽しみに待ってます。

[@brynjarhoff5101]

Pahud har ført fløytespill på det aller høyeste nivå.Det er bare ta hatten av,musikalsk teknisk er han SUPREM i dagens musikkverden. Brynjar Hoff Nov.2021

[@scootermacarthy5990]

Great job there! I really enjoyed working on this in the 70s when Rampal came out with the first recording of this for flute. Last movement was my favorite but MAN is this piece exhausting. And it's very hard to play perfectly! If you like double tonguing then this piece is for you!

[@MattWeisherComposer]

Thais iteration of the concerto is overwhelmingly beautiful.

[@Saghi8405]

I heard this on violin before and I wondered how would it sound on flute and it’s absolutely beautiful 🤩

[@sczher3738]

Woah this is incredible. His projection with those low notes is insane. I could never xd.

[@philippebrohet6230]

Dieu doit beaucoup à Bach et la flûte doit également à EMMANUEL PAHUD. Absolument toujours parfait !!!!! Chapeau bas !!!!!!!

[@Mooslerherzog]

Virtuosity, musicality and artistic presence, the unique Emanuel Pahud!

[@dome81pv]

This is pure art, thank you

[@MrHiroyuki71]

難しそうですね。流石、パユ様。華麗に、演奏してますね。ランパルの編曲なんですね。美しく、難解な、曲に、なってますね。

[@SM-xl7vs]

28:29 Wow those high notes👏👏👏👏😱🤗🤗💋💋💋

[@alexandrestocchetti6335]

Je ne m'en lasse pas. Un condensé de sublime. Merci!!

[@claudiaochoacruz]

Este es uno de mis conciertos favoritos de Emmanuel Pahud! Bravo!!!

[@geraldinetaylor6231]

Pure joy - I love Khachaturian's work and this, although an arrangement of his glorious violin concerto, is simply great. Kirill does a great job too in conducting - it cannot be easy for anyone but works out so well.

[@abhiramvishwanath8048]

Kachaturian wrote this for flute originally. But then David Oistrak thought that it suited the violin better, so he changed it.

[@jt1973]

@@abhiramvishwanath8048 Source?

[@aro4457]

@@abhiramvishwanath8048 it was written for Oistrak, but regardless this iteration sounds greats

[@foolim1]

ハチャトゥリアンのフルート協奏曲は、もともとヴァイオリン協奏曲として作曲された作品です。ハチャトゥリアンは1940年にこの曲を作り、献呈されたヴァイオリニストのダヴィッド・オイストラフと共に初演しました。この曲はアルメニアの民族音楽の影響を受けており、オリエンタルな雰囲気とリズミカルな動きが特徴的です。 1968年に、フランスの名フルーティスト、ジャン＝ピエール・ランパルがハチャトゥリアンにフルート協奏曲の作曲を依頼しましたが、ハチャトゥリアンは高齢のため新しい曲を書くことを断りました。しかし、彼はヴァイオリン協奏曲をフルート用に編曲することを提案し、ランパルはそれを受け入れました。ランパルはフルートの特性に合わせて独奏パートを変更し、オリジナルのカデンツァを加えて、フルート協奏曲として発表しました。ランパルはこの曲を世界中で演奏し、フルートのレパートリーとして定着させました。 ハチャトゥリアンのフルート協奏曲は、ヴァイオリン協奏曲と同じく、三楽章からなります。第一楽章はアレグロ・コン・フェルメッツァと指定されており、オーケストラの活発な序奏に続いて、フルートがオリエンタルな旋律を奏でます。第二楽章はアンダンテ・ソステヌートと指定されており、ファゴットとクラリネットの重厚なテーマに始まり、フルートが悲しげな旋律を歌います。第三楽章はアレグロ・ヴィヴァーチェと指定されており、オーケストラの力強い導入に続いて、フルートが軽快に踊るように旋律を奏でます。 ハチャトゥリアンのフルート協奏曲は、フルートの技巧と表現力を存分に発揮できる作品として、高い評価を受けています。また、ヴァイオリン協奏曲と比べても、フルートの魅力を引き出す編曲として、優れたものと言えます。ハチャトゥリアンの独特の音楽世界を、フルートで楽しむことができる作品です。

[@benchance8729]

Thank you for this!

[@Christal7279]

J'adore ! merci maître Pahud !

[@alexandrestocchetti-zn8nf]

Je ne m'en lasse pas. Merci!

[@dasteufelhund]

HOT DAMN! THAT OPENING WAS ON FIRE! OH YEA!

[@BoburmirzoSultonovBassoonist]

Great . He is the best musician

[@chuckallen6487]

Absolute ravishing, even for Pahud, one of the hardest flute concerts.

[@franckdouvin1069]

Amazing performance!!!

[@KasijaKallis]

Magic of sound.

[@BlameYourSelfandNotOtherPeople]

Awesome ..you are my idol..

[@劉佩芝-e5o]

天才+努力+熱情❤️

[@TSUIYF]

Indeed!!

[@themiddlething]

So beautiful!

[@ガッチャン-z3s]

素晴らしい！！ 流石パユ様。 難しいからか、ハチャトゥリアンのコンチェルトを演奏されるフルーティストあまりいないですよね。 素晴らしい演奏を有難うございます。

[@charleskamau-nn6gs]

great performance

[@lucpraslan]

Even with a flautist of his skill, those semiquavers at 31:43 are virtually impossible to play. They're hard enough on the violin. On the flute, forget it.

[@riripebby]

Hahah, octaves on the flute... Quite difficult! Considering the circumstances, he nailed it in my opinion haha

[@oliverhertzog-haecker4181]

Der zweite Satz ist unglaublich stark und intensiv . Danke 🙏 für das einstellen.

[@celiarodriguesbraga2873]

Belissimo!

[@かあ-k8u]

パユさんが楽譜を見てるなんて、珍しすぎ。 なんて難しい曲なんだ！😮

[@太田次雄-h8r]

曲の良しあしでなく、むづかしいかどうかを気にする貴方は、音楽が嫌いですか？

[@m6337]

私も、動画の実はじめは、パユさんが楽譜を見ていられるのに驚きましたが、曲を聴いて、ものすごく納得しました。

[@rudolphmcneill515]

Absolutely BRILLIANT!!!!

[@flutesgalaxy]

Definitely..

[@HoneyjamASMR]

2:21 표정 뭐냐규 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 쏘 스윗

[@쇼츠-i4f]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@sminsmin3456]

앜ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@xelogarciavidal8438]

Qué barbaridad. Impresionante 🎉❤😮😊💯💥👏👏👏

[@theopaopa1]

just great

[@LavaMLG]

The recurring theme at 2:38 sounds so good on flute, dare I say better than the violin

[@dominiquemuskad768]

Superbe, le deuxième mouvement me transporte dans les steppes de l'Asie centrale, là où les seuls reliefs sont les rares tumulus et les caravanes de chameaux

[@farrier53]

Wow...!😳

[@macchi_tayan]

オケの縦びしびし揃ってて日本人って感じがして好き

[@mariadavis8745]

Wow! Amazing.

[@fitnessbrotherade2959]

This concerto is for violin , 😮 sounds good with flute...

[@flutesgalaxy]

37:49

[@lorenzo3759]

Bravo

[@INSTARLUXUS]

BRAVISIMO ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@TheOlegSergeev]

S U P E R...! ! ! B R A V O...! ! !

[@いも-z9t]

29:07

[@PaulaBean]

Flute music has not been infiltrated by wokism yet. An upvote from me!

[@こんにちゃ-c3n]

距離があるって重音があるってことか！

[@flutesgalaxy]

❤

[@engobeats]

35:34 35:52

[@vincenzoguandolo8641]

Nice

[@bucbibtessy7831]

Wonderful 🪈

[@aqueous3051]

Is this just his violin concerto arranged for flute?

[@水-m4p]

00:38

[@ЛилияСтепанян-э1ж]

👏👏👏

[@劉佩芝-e5o]

讚👍

[@LizaTerraASMR]

I play flute too

[@DavidA-ps1qr]

Good for you Liza, forget you ever heard this, it's a piece of Violin music :-)

[@LizaTerraASMR]

@@DavidA-ps1qr thanks

[@DavidA-ps1qr]

@@LizaTerraASMR Good luck Liza in your flute playing. I wish you every success. David A. I'm not a flautist by the way :-)

[@LizaTerraASMR]

@@DavidA-ps1qr thankyou I have insta lizaterra880

[@lilyb7439]

😍😍

[@いいあああ-p8b]

神

[@salam-ku5ik]

パユ様なんでもできるなぁ

[@gypspme]

Soberbio!!

[@raffaelloprando3625]

Pahud is the better

[@brynjarhoff-lr6hw]

This is the fluteplayer of the centry……only listen..

[@johnk.blanchard503]

Lovely and technically-accurate playing. My preference is for a more relaxed and playful tempo in the finale, otherwise too many nuances and compositional "turns of phrase" are lost in the brouhaha. No need for brass to over-blow like that (horns, I'm talking to you with your bells up!) in a flute concerto. Also, the only interaction (as fake as it is) is when Pahud is NOT playing, because his head is buried in the music. Do you know this music or not? Fast is not always best. Maybe the Russian is to blame? : ) But, overall, an amazing feat.

[@kated2847]

Funny. Those who can do and those who cannot apparently like to play critic. There are a handful of people in the world who can actually play this piece and I dare say you are not one of them.

[@ricardpriograus9682]

d best

[@BenjaminDuplaix]

Ah ouai quand même ... Au delà de la virtuosité de l'exécution, ça doit demander une sacré travail rien que sur la respiration ...

[@cmcas]

Is this a concerto or some sort of punishment?? 😳

[@フルート吹きの芸大生]

はぅ。

[@Kay-1357]

I thought rythm sounds a bit off and the breathing was not so in time but well... cool I guess. Nice playing of course

[@lessiniaflowers]

Non male pensando alla difficoltà del pezzo! Ma Galway rimane insuperabile, così come Bouriakov.

[@kated2847]

Galway does not have a quarter of the technical skill of Pahud

[@PaulaBean]

Invent something that goes *with* the flute, not *against* it. The orchestral interventions are waaaaayyyy too loud.

[@gcg8187]

is he having lung problems, because he's taking an extraordinary number of breaths in every piece. Even every phrase.

[@magalimontero5300]

Personally I think it is to be able to handle the 40 mins as he said at the beginning... Stamina tricks 😂

[@dangoldy7529]

It's interesting because I was thinking the contrary. The breath taking was less compare to other flutists especially at the second MTV. On the first one the short repeated breath takings was intentional to keep perfect the articulation with dynamic staccato. If you take the time to compare with others flutists you will see that he is the one with less breath taking with also the legendary Rampal. That piece is asking a lot physically to the solo flutist if you want the last row of the crowd to catch also the beautiful vibring low notes. Just few could do it in the history of the flute. Respect Master Pahud!

[@hage528]

Sound is low and rustling, he may not be feeling well.

[@andreasvrontos3822]

notes missing and dont sound so good ,sorry

[@macchi_tayan]

他の動画より明らかに、、 ちょっと調子悪かったのかな

[@ファーレンフリード]

テンポを少し落とせば正確性が上がりそうな所なんですがね笑

[@etiennekupelian4189]

Pahud se mêle les pinceaux et a des problèmes de souffle.

[@paytonfespli]

Ahahahahaha!!! 😂 On lit de ces âneries parfois..

[@Inielboult75018]

Je pense que dans le 3 eme mouvement le chef d’orchestre abuse sur le tempo et déstabilise un peu pahud . D’ailleurs ça se voit au début de ce mouvement quand pahud regarde les musiciens l’air de dire « mes salaud vous appuyer un peu fort sur le champignon » 😂😂😂

[@anupchatterjee7038]

James galway

[@alhdgysz]

Should not be considered a good flutist. This is flute playing at the highest level, unlike that so famous 'flutist' who cannot even make a decent tone...

[@DavidA-ps1qr]

@@alhdgysz Interesting comment, considering the music was never written for the instrument you're making a judgement on.

[@alhdgysz]

@@DavidA-ps1qr nope. Galway has a lot of tension, no mobility on the lips, closed up throat. You cannot make different tone colors with this setup and the tone is thin. On the other point: this is part of the canon (many pieces in our canon transcribed from other instruments) and is one of the most demanding pieces. So there is nothing which can make the comparison invalid. Even himself played this piece. (With some modifications, because he cannot play Rampal's edition)

[@kated2847]

Yeah Galway has never had the technique to even touch this guy. Those saying missed notes whatever have zero idea of what this guy has accomplished. He is, in my opinion, the greatest flautist of all time, better than Rampal. His intonation is stunning, his tone quality is exceptional.

[@johnmorrisrussell4680]

Much, much better on violin. Tiring to listen to on flute

[@DavidA-ps1qr]

I note that Emmanuel Pahud mentions how difficult it is to impose the flute onto this work considering the wonderful orchestration throughout. It's a no brainer really. This is a ridiculous transcription. A complete waste of everyone's time, including the listeners. It's a Violin Concerto!!!

[@albimoretto]

Khachaturian himself asked Rampal to transcribe this concerto for flute since he fell in love with Rampal's playing during a performance of Feld flute concerto

[@DavidA-ps1qr]

@@albimoretto Thank you Alberto, I really didn't know that. My comment is retracted immediately. I still prefer the original, one of my favorites of all time. Thank you again for correcting me. Greatly appreciated. Stay safe and keep well in these times. David A

[@DavidA-ps1qr]

@@albimoretto I shall leave my original comment up on this post. When a person is wrong, they are wrong, and nobody should ever be ashamed to admit when they are.

[@albimoretto]

@@DavidA-ps1qr you are welcome! Having a polite discussion is so rare here on KZbin! Best regards! Alberto

[@DavidA-ps1qr]

@@albimoretto A pleasure, I agree. My original comment could be construed as "aggressive" but wasn't intended that way. You understood that, and replied brilliantly. Wish there were more musically intelligent people like you on You Tube.

[@cs.e.1289]

Save your breath, Emmanuel, this violin concerto is a bad idea on the flute. It is not worth trying to prove yourself on this piece.

[@flutesgalaxy]

29:08

[@judyjeongyeonlee915]

15:18

[@henkong__]

29:08

[@mi_a0418]

29:07