André Watts plays Brahms Piano Concerto N2, op.83 ( 2 )

[@janiceeteme5536]

Phenominal! Watts is so blessed! Such a visionary and fully committed to communicating the music! Praise God!!!

[@juditherwinneville7797]

I saw him play this piece twice, 1980 and 2006. I interviewed him about both Brahms concerti in 1981. The difference between the two performances--a younger man entering the prime of his career and an older maestro entering the winter of his career and having experienced physical and perhaps neurological challenges--stood out to me. The sensitivity and maturity and peace that came from that 2006 performance was evident. This performance is even more nuanced and mature. I miss his presence on this earth a great deal, and I am thankful that he dwelt among us for a time and I got to know him a little. Thank you for this memory!

[@LKemp-lr1ky]

Lovely comment. I hear your sadness and feel it as well. Older, I still see the 16-year-old striding across the stage!

[@davedammit5404]

Beautifully recorded. Mr. Watts is a virtuoso who brings his music to life.

[@MarcDozier2954]

What a beautiful and powerful performance. Andre really communicates. So touching. The orchestra and conductor are first class as well. I am sure I will come back to enjoy this video, again and again. Bravo.

[@barney6888]

Watts has a glorious tone and is not nearly as appreciated as he should be. His Beethoven op 111 is one of , if not, the best.

[@stephenlord9]

This is incredible. AND on a Yamaha. It was Richter's choice, too

[@natashadimitrovagyaurova4855]

Extraordinario Mr. Watts! ❤

[@janiceeteme5536]

Happy Birthday Andre Watts!!!

[@jpage99999]

Fantastic. Watts has to be one of greatest living pianists. He plays so soulfully. What an inspiration.

[@bizbizo2988]

great, i had a record of him playing the liszt etudes when i was still in school teenager and now this brahms amazing reminds me of the famous arrau recording with giulini which i listen to since i am a boy hundreds or thousands of times already maybe lol

[@jwilliams8210]

Proud to say I still own my vinyl recording of this piece with Andre Watts and Leonard Bernstein:My introduction to Brahms!

[@juditherwinneville7797]

As do I.

[@MarcDozier2954]

Andre Watts has matured into one the greatest concert performers in the world. I will be searching for his next concert.

[@99Grigor]

Marc Dozier You will be searching for a while. He does not play that often anymore. Plus, he was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, however hopefully he will have a full recovery

[@francisrfawkes142]

@@99Grigor Yes, you have given me information that I was not aware of, but during his youthful days he was incomparable. There is a recording of the Haydn sonata in Eb major and the Liszt-Paganini-Etude in Eb major (the octave study). They are incredible.

[@andrewkennaugh1065]

He's been that for the past fifty years or so!!😉

[@789armstrong]

I've never heard it played better.

[@claudioparrella183]

Altre versioni valide di questo concerto su KZbin sono quella di Freire e Pollini.

[@dorelgolanconcertpianist2663]

The great Maestro Yoav Talmi!!!