Beethoven /Liszt - Symphony No.9 ; Marta Czech

Recorded on 17.09.2022 in Bielsko-Biała
00:20 Allegro ma non troppo un poco maestoso
19:20 Molto vivace
35:43 Adagio molto e cantabile
49:19 Presto

[@Nobilangelo]

Great pianists do not merely play a piano for us; they are, as here, fully immersed in the music; they enable the piano to speak to us with the voice of the composer. Marta Czech here enables a magnificent Fazioli to speak with the voice of Beethoven as heard by Liszt.

[@zhenhaistudios]

Being able to play for an hour without any issues is really impressive.

[@Nobilangelo]

With Beethoven through Liszt and Fazioli this slender joyous girl takes us to the mountain-top of music, where we stand amazed, immersed in the shining stars, which are the thoughts of God.

[@bystroffc]

What a feat of memory!

[@renatofurtado2947]

You are an incredible talent! You really deserve much more attention than what we see here in youtube at the moment now. Actually, I dropped some tears thinking that maybe the greatest talents of all times were all lost to oblivion because attention was not always at the right place.

[@dyadic]

Ervin Nyiregyházi.

[@classicalconcerto6742]

Dear Martha, while many young pianists chase fame and applause around the world, I see a great Brilliant pianist in you making quiet dedications to the artistry of classical piano music... I listened to Bach's Art of Fugue and Well Tempered Clavier and Beethoven's sonatas you played and enjoyed them immensely! As one of the other listeners commented, I find myself "glued" to your playing as well, making me come back again and again, wanting to listen more from you... My hat off to you, Marta!!!

[@jeromebmpiano]

What a wonderful achievement. I heard Liszt gave up many times while trying to arrange this symphony, I can only imagine trying to learn it.. Be proud.

[@dominique-uw8ck]

Gigantesque et fabuleux !!!

[@waterkingdavid]

This was Beethoven's prayer for peace and love among men and women. Somehow the far quieter piano version turns that into a more introspective meditation. Utterly moving. Boundless gratitude to the pianist for all those countless hours of practice that has led to the possibility of sharing with us all.

[@classicalconcerto6742]

I am with you bro... I am not a particularly religious person but when I listen to music like this, I am thinking, God must be smiling right there in Heaven......

[@sjorsvanhens]

So many beautiful nuances (that would've gotten lost in a more rushed interpretation)... For not playing excessively fast for the sake of virtuosity and bringing forth those exquisite details, you've earned my loyal following.

[@thierryranger2230]

Hats off gentlemen, a genius :) Good job!:)

[@maor4848]

Wonderful

[@dominique-uw8ck]

Extraordinaire musicalité !

[@MrPGOLIVEIRA]

Marta Czech é a pianista umas da maiores do século. Já demonstrou nas 32 sonata de Beethoven com impecavel perfeição e mais tantas obras. Parabéns a esta grande artista.

[@kaisalomaa3438]

Truly great pianist! Today listened both the Hammerklavier and Kunst der Fuge played by Marta Czech - became glued to youtube and couldn't do anything else. Cannot understand why Marta Czech isn't more widely known by now. Probably in the 21st century in order to get to Carnegie or Royal Albert Hall one has to play mainly composers like Rachmaninov.

[@classicalconcerto6742]

Same exact thoughts as you...

[@lucaspiano]

I just say: BRAVOOOOOO 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@edwardlevesque145]

Wonderful outfit beautiful piano presentation thanks mom and dad beautiful daughter modest traditional outfits take the cake and wins the day thank you wunderkind

[@cdog9559]

only 2 weeks ago did i see on YT a recommendation of Marta Czech. I'm making my way through her uploaded catalogue and am amazed by her presence , talent, memory. Bravo .

[@hedahedoh4488]

Marta Czech succeeds in showing us Beethoven’s genius in a different light, where the ultimate instrument, the symphony orchestra, is replaced by the transparency of the piano. The result is fascinating, not only the sheer act of reproduction of this monstrous work straight from a single brain (sometimes I had the impression that either Marta has four hands, or Liszt was sitting next to her), but by giving us a glimpse into the unfathomable composition process from the nucleus to full instrumentation of this magnum opus. Thank you, Marta.

[@ArneUten]

This is one of if not the best performance I’ve heard of Beethoven 9th for piano solo! Way better voicing and dynamics than the recordings found on Spotify

[@osmhrk3543]

Seeing this promising young player enthusiastically working on a various tunes is a great joy in itself.

[@marcusdePog]

WOW !

[@user-jf6hw7dm3t]

Welch ein Unterfangen, welch ein Wagnis. Das muss es schon für Franz Liszt, den Verfasser dieser Transkription, gewesen sein. Bis zum heutigen Tag hätte ich es nicht für möglich gehalten, dieses Werk in moderne Pianistik zu übersetzen. Vom ersten bis zum letzten Ton absolute Spannung, wie auch in allen anderen Ihrer Interpretationen. Bravissimo, Maestra ❤. Alle Menschen werden Brüder, wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt…

[@josecanale7055]

The 2nd Movement it's so difficult and so nice to listen and to see. Those hands and that concentration are absolutely astonishing. I can't believe someone capable of playing it. At this point I'm sure that Marta Czech is the best pianist ever.

[@arthurthroovest558]

Well..... they've said it all Marta. Must find out how you do it. None of us understand how you do what you do. Keep us mystified though - part of the enjoyment! Much love from the Middle of England. A. x

[@murattaner7384]

You tube may be the greatest invention since the control of fire. Thanks to You Tube, Fazioli, recording personnel ,your educators, Ludwig,Ferenc and to you Martha, for restoring our (my?) faith

[@Ricky-es9vg]

Wow! Lovely Marta

[@cafedehuerta5926]

WANDERFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SUBLIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......😎😎😎😎😎😎😎 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pompereute]

magnifique. wspaniale

[@josecanale7055]

Never stops surprising the skills and prodigious memory of this beatifull young women from Poland, a great country that gave us a great Pope. My congratulations with sincerely admiration from Argentina, for this transcription of Liszt. José Canale

[@josecanale7055]

Astonishing technic and sensibility. Never tired of listening and looking that magic hands. From Argentina.

[@britman7374]

Absolutely incredible! Well done!

[@jarodvmusic]

Wow!! Your incredible playing puts me in a world of sound. I love when Ode to Joy started making its way in.

[@RochonPiano]

Outstanding piano all around...voicing, musical intention, clarity and all by memory....bravo!

[@gabrielebariletti6045]

Grazie divina Marta. Un meraviglioso augurio di pace e di gioia per il 2023 💖

[@richardwaugaman1505]

I was unaware of this transcription. What a delight!

[@danilorainone406]

liszt ought to have performed this at the playoff contest v thalberg ladies would have tossed other 'ah.. garments. at him hearing this, sagt beethoven,'freulein alles eine schtuke ist da' wunderbar vaše představení této práce je nádherné,marta,,,gigantický starý hrad praha zářící okny, cihlami a dřevem

[@user-sb4sf5cu6n]

Bravo！ Thank you for your excellent performance！ I have two CDs of "Op.125 symphony 9" by List version, of "Kastalis" and "Chihiro Tan" (Japanese female). Since about 1965 years in Japan, elder people used to discuss "Which do you like Fortwengler or Kalayaan?", it means a sort of probleme of tempo, I felt so. My favorite conductor is Hans Schmitt Isselshtett. "grandeur d' imagination bien expendu by Beethoven. and construction of this work(op.125) by video movie. Each chapter had much charms and I can't write all of them here. Every time I'm surprised at your ability of concentration , powerful energy, and fidelity and respect for the composer. I add that I didn't at all be sleepy at 3rd chapiter. it was indeed beautiful, melody was beautiful and strings's piciccato expression was bien tempered.

[@ValzainLumivix]

An undeniably sensitive and nuanced performance, brava Miss Czech.

[@ric55]

Absolutely incredible. Any other comment from me would be totally irrelevant !

[@yevhenivanov6258]

What a great New Year's gift! 🤩

[@classicore22]

This performance actually brought tears to my eyes, which is unusual. Your playing is so musical! It's like every phrase is being sung, even sections which you ordinarily wouldn't think of as lyrical, like the B-flat major double fugue in the last movement. I'm going to try to imitate your style in my own playing.

[@user-xj5qi8oz3j]

Какое наслаждение слушать Бетховена в прекрасном исполнении потрясающей пианистки ! Спасибо.

[@classicore22]

The choral double fugue is a revelation! It's so musical and expressive! I've never heard it performed like that, not even by major orchestras. Bravo!

[@RobertOrgRobert]

Wonderful tempo & well executed throughout ! Bravo.

[@dirkwiese9275]

Fascinating to hear you playing this great symphony on the piano. I hear some peculiarities even better than when an orchestra is playing! 👏

[@WarinPartita6]

BIG​ BRAVA,​ Martha.​ Thanks​ for​ sharing​ your​ amazing​ gifts.​ Encore, please.​

[@mzp3]

I am impressed. I compared this recording to the one by the pianist as accomplished as Katsaris. I would not be writing here if had any doubts which I prefer.

[@haimlevy654]

מרטה תודה,זה מדהים לראות שישבת כל כך הרבה זמן ליד הפסנתר וניגנת והכל מהזכרון.ואת מנגנת נהדר.שנה טובה ושמחה, ושתמשיכי לנגן בפסנתר.

[@gerrieklein8997]

Just beautiful awesome!

[@andrewwoodward8810]

Wow - I can only imagine the work that's gone into learning such a lot of music, to the level where it can be performed from memory. Brava - what a great job!

[@raymonddelley5755]

Magnifique ! Un merveilleux cadeau sur le seuil de la nouvelle année !

[@bharatc.sampat6406]

Absolutely Wonderful. Hope you will attempt more complete works. A pleasure to listen

[@bornsigncohh3322]

Unglaublich... Was für ein Gedächtnis. Danke!

[@sergiocattapan1192]

Ho trovato la mia pianista preferita ed è bravissima da non credere 🌟🌟❤️grazie Marta per tutto il lavoro che fai

[@libraryofbach5599]

incredible like allways.

[@BernardGreenberg]

It is almost beyond belief that a mere mortal can do this; I truly wonder if either Beethoven or Liszt could have duplicated this feat from memory. Ms. Czech has proven herself to be, at least, their peer. To analyze the graces or other of this miracle would be arrogant beyond measure. One can only bow at the feat of such a great artist. What is next, operas and masses, or original masterworks? Bravissima, Ms. Czech (although that seems way too little). You have left me speechless.

[@riri2803]

Beethoven and Liszt can sight read, duh?

[@BernardGreenberg]

@@riri2803 Sight-reading means playing something while seeing it for the first time. Ms. Czech is not reading anything. Creating a credible piano arrangement of a symphony can not be done seeing it the first-time, either. I wonder, do you play piano? Do you have any idea what is involved in creating a credible piano piece of gigantic symphony, let alone memorizing it?

[@riri2803]

@@BernardGreenberg If you can sight read, you can play through memory. That's pretty much obvious. Asking about if Liszt or Beethoven can play this through memory is stvp33d if you know what you're talking about.

[@nikolasbradley3608]

Amazing to see a live performance !

[@user-qy7yq7ee6n]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 自然と眼を閉じて聴いていました。 ヘッドフォンをつうじて外から音を聴いているのに、何か内側から音が聞こえてくるような感覚になる不思議な音でした。 光も影も包み込んだような、あたたかい、透明な音でした。 こんな第９の経験は初めてでした。ありがとうございます☺️

[@ZKLofiTone]

What?!!! That's great!!! Maybe the 5th as well?

[@lreinag]

#Beethoven #List #MartaCzech tanto por aprender, tanto por sentir, tanto por escuchar. Gracias por compartir.

[@freespirit995]

This is a great performance. I hope Marta Czech will also play the other Liszt transcriptions of the Beethoven symphonies! Recently, I also admired her performance of Bach's Art of the Fugue which was graceful and elegant. She is going to be one of the great pianists of our time. Bravo!

[@provideme1000]

going to be? no, is.

[@josecanale7055]

For me will be better than our Martha Argerich. From Argentina

[@OrlandoRondinella]

Sencillamente Fantástico!!

[@jacquesmenabe]

Un énorme défi technique remporté haut la main. La virtuosité alliée à la musicalité et l'expression. Un grand bravo. C'est remarquable;

[@rubemcosta1623]

Wunderbar!!!

[@prometheusrex1]

Huge undertaking-- extraordinary achievement. GREAT WORK MARTA!!

[@thomasvieth578]

This appears to be the reverse of Ravel’s orchestration of Pictures at an Exhibition. Fun to listen to

[@CappellettoInfo]

WOOOW

[@louisscott471]

Marta, this is so moving. The voicing lyric and delicate in the adagio. What a wonderful idea to bring this to light. I am a fan. Enjoying my first survey through your repertoire.

[@TristanUndTantris]

Bravissima, da brividi...

[@wojciechcelka2637]

Jest Pani wspaniałą pianistką, mam nadzieję, że kiedyś uda mi się wysłuchać na żywo Pani recital. Chylę czoło dla Pani umiejętności i realizowanych dzieł muzycznych. To gigantyczna praca i talent, któremu składam najwyższe honory. Pięknie, brawo!

[@dsemmes]

I'm no musician, but I love music and hearing how **you** play and seeing you play is just amazing and beautiful to me. I've rarely been so moved by a performer. Thank you and bless you.

[@thobo7226]

Thank you Ms. Czech! Zu Liszts Zeiten hatten Klavierauszüge von Orchesterwerken eine völlig andere Aufgabe als heute: Damals konnte man bspw. in einer Provinzstadt Beethovens Symphonien am besten durch Klavierauszüge kennenlernen ( Partiturspiel bleibt was für besonders Begabte) , denn elektroakustische Aufnahmen gab es nicht und ein großes Symphonieorchster verirrte sich nie in die Provinz. Heuet: Das Gegenteil... Bach, Mozart, Beethoven e tutti quanti ÜBERALL ... im Fahrstuhl, im städtischen Omnibus ( ja, ja , ja ) etc. p.p. Was sollen da noch Klavierauszüge? Um das Symphonische am Pianistischen zu demonstrieren; umd das Unpianstische am Symphonischen darzustellen etc. ... und es hat auch so einen schönen Übeeffekt ... Bei mir z.B. Klavierauszug von Overtüre zu Mozarts "Figaros Hochzeit" Metronom aufs Viertel 192!!! ja, ja, ja trainiert ganz ungemein und wenn man's richtig macht, kommt auch Musik dabei heraus - manchmal. Aber das ist natürlich nicht die Sphäre von Marta Czech... sie spielt, um uns Beethovens Symphonik noch näher zu bringen und ihr Verständnis als Musik zu fördern. Ich habe das Gefühl, dass das bei vielen Dirigier-Titanen nicht der Fall ist. Dank und Gruß ThoBo

[@barbarakeys297]

Brilliant!

[@user-gg5rh1kt9x]

Amazing!

[@user-xz6nc9ei5v]

Bravo!!!

[@amazona_finschi]

Learning (memorizing, no less) such a piece is a wonderful accomplishment. I like the playing and the camera work around 1:03:36 ... I can feel the anticipation and tension leading up to the climax. I look forward to hearing more from you.

[@user-wv7cl6zl9h]

👻💝ок🌹

[@user-nc2xo2wk5w]

Мне нравится

[@kalunia29]

Wunderschön ❤❤❤

[@jozefg5004]

❤GRAPANICUDOWNIE❤❤❤

[@nicolagelo]

You are an amazing pianist and you also have a fantastic accuracy in the interpretation of the score without any form of mannerism. Good luck for your career!

[@nimadashar9558]

I really enjoyed it.

[@nimadashar9558]

Very great.

[@mariocirio2792]

Enchanting interpretation!! Wonderful💗

[@user-wv7cl6zl9h]

🌹ок💫

[@manfredherrig7522]

Einfach nur schön. Auch noch in bester High-Fidelity Tonqualität.

[@robyintro1102]

Maestra❤️

[@robyintro1102]

👍

[@Paolo62ist]

Grazie Marta. Che lavoro incredibile che hai fatto!

[@albertopavone4291]

Una stupenda interpretazione!!! Tanti Auguri per la sua carriera concertistica

[@johnwade7430]

Amazing playing!

[@wolfgangroth9171]

Ihre Leistung ist bewundernswert. Dies alles aus dem Kopf zu spielen. Welche Arbeit steckt dahinter? Möge Ihnen vom Universum Schutz gewährt werde, vor Allem in dieser turbulenten Zeit. Herzliche Grüße aus Dresden, Sachsen

[@josecanale7055]

What a nice message

[@user-wv7cl6zl9h]

👍ок🌹

[@feliciendetaille7694]

Impressionannt 💗💗💗

[@user-wv7cl6zl9h]

💫👍ок🌹

[@user-wv7cl6zl9h]

ок👻👍

[@keremkeskiner7727]

❤😂 I want to play like you when I grow up.... What? Yes I am 57, so what? I still have some room to grow.😂 See, what you make me think with your playing?... Thanks a lot.

[@user-wv7cl6zl9h]

👻ок💖🌹

[@davidyu2013]

Great performance, Marta! I have a question and would like to communicate with you. As the Beethoven symphony, conducting is the first to be considered. Each instrument has different instrumental characteristics. But the piano hasn’t different sound that we can play.

[@kishor7889]

1:03:50 is the best

[@peterkang1960]

연주가 좋네요.