Bach - Concerto for 4 Pianos BWV 1065 (Argerich, Kissin, Levine, Pletnev), Verbier, July 22, 2002

Johann Sebastian Bach's Concerto for 4 pianos (harpsichords) and strings in A minor (after Antonio Vivaldi's concerto for 4 violins in B minor, L'estro Armonico Op. 3/10, RV 580).
Soloists:
Marta Argerich
Evgeny Kissin,
James Levine,
Mikhail Pletnev
Verbier July 22 2002

[@LyleDJ]

“The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit.” J.S. Bach

[@prep0wer]

and god lost all of its appetite

[@arthurjacoby1406]

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[@colemanderek2738]

@Arthur Jacoby Instablaster ;)

[@sybedijkstra1]

And on strings: ... Renaud Capucon, Sarah Chang, Ikya Gringolts, Gidon Kremer, Vadim Repin, Dimitri Sitkovetsky, Christian Tetzlaff, Nikolaj Znaider, Yuri Bashmet, Nobuku Imai, Mischa Maisky, Boris Pergamentschikov, Patick de Los Santos ....!

[@ozielich]

Damn! what a line up!

[@Elena67299]

Спасибо за информацию!

[@HerrvicenzZo]

cello: mischa maisky

[@mariaelenatorresortiz3655]

Plenitud infinita.

[@suzanailhabarretoviana1863]

Thank you for the information! For sure they also deserve to be named! 🎼🎶 💯

[@christinapages1980]

Beautiful rendition of Bach's Concerto for 4 Pianos! How can one not smile listening to it?

[@michaelrobertson7397]

A beautiful rendition of Vivaldi's Concerto for 4 Violins played with Harpsichords.

[@diamondsgal76]

Whoa! The entire ensemble is like the Royal Family of classical music today. 😍

[@canman5060]

This is a once in a life time opportunity to hear the three great pianist and a top conductor together in this most brilliant transcription of Vivaldi concerto for 4 violins in B minor to 4 harpsichords by JSB.

[@333mrwill]

This is a knockout ------ right out of the park.....

[@lroa6913]

This concert is memorable because the Dream Team of classical music was summoned. Not only the pianists but the entire band, the violinists, the cellists, the conductor and the bass. Only the best of the best, the cream of the cream, Rock Star on each instrument, they are all world-class performers. For the history. What better musicians to play Bach and Vivaldi in this way?

[@tamiajackson]

When you discover music this quality you know that nowadays music is a total waste of time..! This is sooo much healthier, peaceful, beautiful, it doesnt pain you to listen to it!

[@mereyeslacalle]

Soberbio !! Bach BWV1065 after Vivaldi RV580 , Marta Argerich es sensacional !!!

[@42aboo]

One must not forget that what Bach wrote is an arrangement of the original RV 580 from Contemporary Antonio Vivaldi. The four pianists here are giants.

[@snarkeypoo]

I have watched and listened to this probably 400 times. A friend of mine calls it mechanical, but I call it divine beauty. It was Vivaldi who was the original creator, but of course Bach needs no apologists, right?

[@Mathi80]

What starts there at 6:15 is sheer magic, complete peace, almost minimalist, but better, because it has chord progression, i.e. a sense of direction, that much minimalist music lacks. I'm sure Johann Sebastian will be astonished to learn that his music is still played centuries later, and how ethereal it sounds on a 20th/21st century concert grand!

[@sandroottaviani3197]

Mathias Böhme this is a copy of a masterpiece of Vivaldi, and I prefer the original version for 4 🎻

[@andreyyushkov8685]

I Allegro - 0:50 II Largo - 4:55 III Allegro - 8:35

[@laguna172]

It doesn't get much better than 4 top level performers like these! Love Maestro Levine!

[@wolfgangbraun3071]

Freudige Schauer rieselten mir gleich bei den ersten Takten über den Rücken. Vier so prominente Künstler auf einem Podium vereint... Ich glaube Johann Sebastian selber wäre begeistert von dieser Interpretation auf vier modernen Konzertflügeln.

[@canman5060]

Very rare treat with all the top soloists in the world together in this amazing transcription by JSB.

[@m.josepiruizdecastaneda4229]

Cuando escucho esta maravilla ,soy feliz.

[@MrCjsb]

Bach would be so proud to hear and see this - genius across the ages!

[@jackdenihan5171]

Well idk, he originally arranged it for harpsichords (even more originally it was Vivaldi's)

[@faith-n-understanding]

These talented people certainly brighten up the world. Thank you Bach and thank you all the musicians in this room!

[@user-tq5kq9tw5b]

정말 최강드림팀이네요~~^^; 이 연주자들이 한자리에 모여 바흐를 연주하다니~! 오~얼굴들만 봐도 설레였는데, 연주 듣고나니 감격스러워요.. 행복한 시간이네요..♡ 사라장..여전히 매력철철~ 사랑스럽고 자랑스럽네요~~^^ 기돈크레머, 그린골츠, 키신, 아르헤리치, 레빈, 마이스키.. 플레트네프..언빌리버블~!

[@themusicalgerbil192]

This is like the classical music version of The Expendables.

[@jiezhangjzmobee8102]

lol, so true

[@juliahenriques210]

Flawless performance. So many stars on stage one could almost expect Pavarotti to show up and start singing for no reason. :P I only wish the pianos had been mixed a bit higher, the way violins or hapsichords would. That would have made this a perfect recording.

[@EliezerEisenberg]

Especially if he would sing Hava Nagila.

[@marekstrzelecki2]

beautiful

[@sameester]

Woah. You only get four pianists of that calibre together once in a generation...

[@sameester]

Oh, and a certain very famous 'cellist too!

[@richardwebb2348]

How do you know?

[@alexanderchatziioannidis4767]

I just found this gem and it is now one of my favorite pieces of music.

[@Shane05081]

Does somebody else cry too when he listens to this?

[@kenreimers7282]

I weep for the millions of people who have no idea what real music is and what it can do turn on the radio now and your ears are assaulted by a beat and someone yelling (no singing) into a mic....spreading vulgarity and grade-school rhymes

[@mereyeslacalle]

El genio de Vivaldi trasciende a la inmortalidad gracias al maestro de maestros Johann Sebastian Bach , que maravilla !!!

[@saleenapiano]

exquisite performance by some of the greatest musicians of our time. it appears that a good time was had by all!

[@lonely270]

Wow! Vivaldi transcribed by Bach! Both marvelous feeling and pure genious. An icompetant mixture! Incredible.

[@newbaroque]

They must have had so much fun performing this!!

[@rcrs2]

Too much awesomeness for just one video

[@mariapapaefthymiou9863]

How do they make such beauty? Absolutely the best thing I have ever listened to. Thank you!

[@sweetnymphetamines]

This is so amazing that living without those 12 minutes would be the same as living in darkness... it really is soooo beautiful !

[@beechillin565]

There's one person missing who should be up on stage getting applause- the scheduling maestro who got all these people together in the first place. That's as amazing as the music. And the music was amazing. Big fat "like".

[@ruexcited2WholeHearted]

Amazing and such a joy to watch!

[@andrebiskirchberger9850]

A de mettre à genoux !!! Tant de beauté, de joie dans cette musique et chez les interpètes (y compris l'orchestre). Ah le divin Kantor...André

[@pericles733]

Baroque music always very pure music. No words to describe the greatness of both composers Bach and Vivaldi. Thank you indeed for your permission to share such piece

[@CarmeloBonifacioMalandrino]

Sono in arrivo alla gloria dei suoni che mi fanno essere dentro una favola di carezze melodiose che mi tolgono il tempo e lo spazio in cui vivo.

[@marcandreplourde7413]

He died 266 years ago and he is still popular. what else can you say!

[@petrusmalk]

He is immortal!

[@alejandrom.4680]

Marc Andre Plourde is a classic composer, his popularity never gonna die.

[@badger_ironsight]

moose stuff

[@Kreischilly]

i can't understand why people nowadays can't appreciate this music. it's so nice and shows us a lot of emotions! I LOVE THIS! thanks a lot for posting it =)

[@pabota123]

un grand merci, c'est magnifique!

[@Qee7en]

Did someone say 'dream team'?

[@user-nw5eh7bz4z]

Absolutely! Everyone is so recognizable. Is there a story?

[@user-pu9yk2gr6n]

Like nightmare

[@amyfriedlander7850]

This is so beautiful. I have to remind myself to breathe, I am so taken by the music, the perfect tempo, perfect rhythm.

[@dick12235]

Wonderful Treat. Thanks again.

[@cammus]

Bach was not human. He was an alien advanced AI to guide and leads us all thru music

[@ArthurZey]

This has long been a favorite piece of mine, and a friend just recommended this clip to me--I've watched / listened to it 5 times in a row now, and I can't stop from getting misty-eyed each time!

[@donna25871]

Now that is an all-star lineup.

[@armandocastro8587]

Bach: a fé na convergência humana.

[@ghgodsexposed]

Wow... so much talent on one stage

[@trudidolder6122]

Oh, the almighty Bach!!! Nobody comes close to him. He is relentless. Never eases off. After a concert like this one, I am worn out from listening and enjoying it. What a performance.

[@user-vj4wq8ml1l]

Это что-то такое прекрасное, уводящее в заоблачные дали и утверждающее радость земного бытия... Великую музыку исполняют великие пианисты, изумительный оркестр! Неизгладимое впечатление! Хочется жить благодаря таким мгновениям музыкального бытия! Светлана Давыдова

[@TheLiathach]

I loved this piece since I bought a compilation LP in 1968/9, which had life and times of JS Bach with it, never tire of listening

[@MsAholi]

!Qué grande privilegio escuchar a estas grandes estrellas de la música tocar este hermoso concierto de Bach! No podemos pedir más...

[@armandofarah9695]

Yes, WH Neo, is Maisky plying in the group! What a marvelous performance!

[@mariavelazquezdeangulo1640]

Bravo !!!! Magnífico concierto !!!!

[@alessandro.calzavara]

maria velazquez de angulo learn italian first

[@redbrian3655]

What a cast of "stars." Thank you for uploading this. This was wonderful. BRIAN

[@jekyllmd1]

Una interpretación excepcional

[@makaksumatransky2930]

a wonderful combination of an elegant orchestra and brilliant pianists

[@gnedelcu7]

Pace! Un Regal! Va multumim. Bucuresti, RO, UE

[@PiccDan]

A real delight, thank you - and what a line- of pianists too, making magic from the simple chords of the second movement. Bach's reworking of Vivaldi's original is brilliant.

[@rogerioribeirodeoliveira1821]

Nunca me canso de ouvir essa obra prima!

[@sylviaharris159]

Amazing! ! I wish I could play like that!

[@mariateresacerutti3855]

Everytime I listen to this concerto I'm in heaven😍😍😍😍🔝....

[@susanarossi7979]

¡Ahh, estupendo gozar, disfrutar estos talentos de la Música!!!

[@peteacher52]

Wonderful! What a star-studded line-up of famous musicians, soloists in their own right.

[@davidherman29]

WOW four concert pianist Giants amazing thank you for sharing!!

[@dottorbaroquefolia]

Estasiante trance . Incredibili, insuperabili. 4 giganti,senza contare gli archi, in compagnia di Bach e Vivaldi

[@marinellaminestrini2417]

Complesso eccezionale di livello mondiale grazie

[@YThome7]

Listen thousands of times and always Fantastic!

....és Bach lelke lebegett a terem felett... Tökéletes az összhang a pianisták között, és a "kamarások" is tudásuk, művészetük teljességét nyújtották. Így, utólag is legyen nekik dicséret, és köszönet!

[@joondochang843]

I see legendary pianists, violinists, and cellists here! 1.) Evgeny Kissin 2.) Martha Argerich 3.) James Levine - also a legendary conductor 4.) Mikhail Pletnev 5.) Gordon Kremer 6.) Sarah Chang 7.) Mischa Maisky

[@ChernetskiyIvan]

Mikhail Pletnev is also a legendary conductor. J. Bashmet is also a legendary conductor

[@CarmeloBonifacioMalandrino]

Eppure questa linea melodica così semplice e carezzevole scava nel profondo della nostra anima come un vento di grazia e ci fa capire quanto è grande il genio che ci aiuta a conoscere in quello che veramente siamo..

[@user-lg9co3bp8u]

Душа размягчается от такого звукоизвлечения и уважения к стилю.

[@isabelleboillet8531]

merveilleuse interprétation tout en finesse et délicatesse ...un souffle de vie passe. merci

[@femto2]

Meu Deus! que coisa linda! E quanta gente de peso reunida em um só lugar! Bach não mereceria nada menos. Maravilhosa!

[@violettavalery857]

Sono commossa nel rivedere e riascoltare il Maestro Levine.

[@hardytmc]

..and to think I once thought Bach was boring. The cadenza in the slow movement is usually treated as a showpiece but this interpretation actually brought tears to my eyes and is absolutely exquisite. Thanks to all involved for a truly wonderful performance.

[@Sheepfarmer01]

I think this is at the 10th Anniversary of the Verbier Festival. This music is great (as are those playing it) and a delight to listen to. Makes a good end of the day piece. All the better for having some of my most favourite musicians playing.

[@georgefoss1824]

Hi, I believe in both original instruments and modern instruments, the music of Vivaldi and Bach et. al., can be served by either, however I prefer the former over the later. Too many people grew up listening to the recordings of legendary pianists, too few actually play musical instruments, and fewer on original instruments to understand why you hold your opinion.

[@CarmeloBonifacioMalandrino]

Di nuovo sono a consolarmi della felicità di essere uomo contro le malvagità, se posso godere di questa magnificenza di armonia,che mi annulla anni, rimorsi, tristezza,per condurmi in quella leggerezza d'anima che è in contatto con l'eterno miracolo di ogni esistenza che si mette in ascolto della presenza di Dio.

[@iguarni]

Carmelo Bonifacio Malandrino del resto Dio, come diceva Beethoven, si cala nella mente di alcuni Geni al fine di far capire agli altri uomini che Egli esista! Quindi essere un Genio non è un privilegio ma è un dono da mettere a servizio del genere Umano! Cordialità

[@MARIAHELENA606]

Bravissimi e si sono pure divertiti !

[@rosalialopez1996]

Precioso, bravo que estilo y sincronia ademas de es elegante y ligera como si te arrastrara el viento.

[@mayetorresotiz]

excepcionallllllllll! lo mejor!

[@alberto88014]

Yes ! And the music is almost as beautiful as her smile !

[@AartdeLangePzn]

BACH….the Greatest…..thank you dear pianomists!

[@ernent]

+Aart de Lange Pzn One should not forget that this is basically a Vivaldi composition .

[@tokyodo555]

The fact is, no one else in the world can surpass these topnotch pianists and violinists/cellists.

[@richardwebb2348]

Personal opinion, not fact

[@piervittoriolodo8683]

Alla gentile diplomanda in pianoforte vorrei far notare che "vera giustizia" viene resa ogni volta che la grande musica viene eseguita da grandi artisti, come (in modo straordinario) in questo caso. Si può suonare un Bach brutto oppure soporifero al clavicembalo come al pianoforte, un conto è la (spesso presunta) ricostruzione storica, un altro é far vivere la musica per quello che é; poi con artisti di cotale levatura sarebbe un capolavoro anche Fra Martino campanaro. P.S.: ho appena ristudiato (dopo 30 anni) la Partita n. 2 e per l'occasione ho riascoltato varie esecuzioni: a parte il solitario Gould, nessuno come la Argerich ha saputo a mio parere rendere Bach in modo così pregnante.

[@matteovasta5952]

Stupefacente con quattro pianisti bravissimi

[@GustavoSotomayorFonzalida]

Thanks Vivaldi for this music!!!

[@christophechapelain5828]

quelle amour pour ce qu'ils ou elle font c'est juste merveilleux

[@themusicalcorner4086]

FANTASTIC|!

[@SeyranMekan]

Произведения J.S.Bach, это -Эталон Музыки.Которое, и теоретически, и нравственно принадлежит всему Человечности. 05.02.2015.Baku.

[@user-gi1ls2lk3n]

Слушаю и наслаждаюсь❤

[@radfk]

Total amusement. .... . conmovido desde una gran alegría hasta las lágrimas. .. . . Geniale.. . . Superbe . .. . Ohne ein anderes Wort . . ..

[@jonathanbishop6461]

THERE'S MISCHA MAISKY!!!!!!! MY IDOL. CELLO FOREVER!!!!!!!!!

[@sandramariaribeirodasilvaa7579]

Magnífico!!!!

[@scuunjieng]

thank you for the wonderful post

[@donaldleffler4411]

Wonderful! Thank you to Mr. Dykstra for naming the strings!

[@jthai6149]

All star ensemble!

[@redbrian3655]

I think it is extremely appropriate and not "wrong" at all. Bach embraced every new and wonderful change in his own lifetime, and so should we. Music stops being music when we restrain it. That we be like saying to not play a Bach Concerto on the the organ if it was written for harpsichord. Bach is meant for any and all instruments and interpretations.

[@richardwebb2348]

You will enjoy the Moog synthesizer - 'Switched on Bach'?? or would that be an exception to your rule?