Beethoven/Liszt - Symphony No. 9 | two pianos & timpani

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Kevin Suherman

Күн бұрын

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@damianthompson703 Жыл бұрын

This performance is an astonishing achievement. There just isn't room to note all its dazzling qualities.

@danwolfe9087 2 жыл бұрын

Franz Liszt must havw known that his piano transcription ob Beethoven's Ninth Symphony was impossible to play on one piano; perhaps only by himself. This performance for two pianos and timpany was absolutely breathtaking, stunning. Thank you and bless you for this performance.

@DanielFerreira-ep6dq 2 жыл бұрын

There is a pianist named Cyprien Katsaris who has achieved the impossible: playing the ninth symphony with just two hands. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJKai56shZ2BqM0 Enjoy =D

@pizzacheeto 2 жыл бұрын

Liszt, after having transcribed all symphonies up until the 3rd movement of the Ninth, had wished his publisher (Breitkopf & Haertel) to regard it as complete. At the end of transcribing the 3rd movement, Liszt points out that (NB) he had previously arranged the 4th movement for two pianos. He then writes, in the manuscript, translated from German: "The impossibility of an even partially satisfactory arrangement of this highly polyphonic choral-orchestral movement on *one piano* excuses its omission on the present edition of the Beethoven Symphonies." followed by a French idiom: »À l'impossible nul n'est tenu.« Well, after that, Liszt's publisher tried to convince him... and the rest was history.

@EntelSidious_gamzeylmz 2 жыл бұрын

katsaris plays it really really well some parts are even nicer on the piano

@jessicaeskebk5945 2 жыл бұрын

agreed. the katsaris Recordings are amazing.

@pianista-mediocre 2 жыл бұрын

Could he play this song? If so, he really is the greatest of them all.

@MissMark999 Жыл бұрын

I discovered this video late at night and couldn’t sleep after watching it. Because of the extraordinary clarity and drive of your pianism in both precision and attack, (specially the scherzo) one can only stand in awe of Beethoven’s original concept, Liszt’s adaption, and your achievement in bringing this marvel into the World. The only thing missing was the Royal Festival Hall with a capacity audience to lift the roof with their applause at the finale. What a tragedy so few people were in attendance but what a blessing it was filmed for the whole of humanity to savour at their leisure. Thank you so much for such a spectacular and inspiring achievement by all concerned. Despite all that’s going on in the World this makes you proud to be a member of the human race. Please continue on your journey to bring more glories into the World.

@mikeknowles8017 Жыл бұрын

Well said. Same here.

@fooyongzen2811 5 ай бұрын

i am completely moved reading that "what a blessing it was filmed for the whole of humanity" while listening to this rendition

@violinhunter2 5 ай бұрын

At the height of the fear mongering about the pandemic.........perhaps that's reason for the tiny audience?

@bryanbarajasBB 4 ай бұрын

❤

@xbadover2993 Жыл бұрын

the fact that Liszt always had a great appreciation for the work of other artists such as Beethoven, made his work one of the most varied and rich in the erudite repertoire.

@violinhunter2 5 ай бұрын

In this piano version it is easier to hear so many things which are less obvious in the orchestral score. Great job and thank you for posting it.

@violinhunter2 5 ай бұрын

That gentle passage beginning at 56:03 is a lovely moment for me, especially in the orchestral version. Every time I've played this I have smiled at that very moment.

@violinhunter2 5 ай бұрын

1:02:01 - 1:02:02? e flat?

@robertunderwood1011 4 ай бұрын

It was a small audience But I would’ve stood there and cheered for HOURS !!!!! !!!!!

@albertcarello619 4 ай бұрын

@@violinhunter2 I definitely agree!!!!!

@albertcarello619 4 ай бұрын

@@robertunderwood1011 I would have done the very same thing!!!

@temmanutesfau435 Жыл бұрын

the use of timpani and triangle make this an extraordinary performance, well done.

@gonzalovaldivia3835 10 ай бұрын

A marvelous 2 piano transcription of the wonderful Beethoven Symphony No. 9, performed by two extraordinary pianists. Many thanks to K. S. for sharing it.

@seanmortazyt 2 жыл бұрын

perfection. beethoven is smiling down on you.

@lawrencetaylor4101 10 күн бұрын

Frederic Chiu said that the Liszt transcriptions were the closest thing we have to an actual 18th century recording of Beethoven's works. When the recording industry started, it was already 100 years after the works were performed. Frederic then went on to give a Masterclass for the Seventh Symphony, and I was enthralled. I came across a version on You Tube, and thought it was OK. And then I found Kevin. Masterful. Of course Liszt had to do something special for the Ninth. Kevin, Junyan and Ethan have given us a gift. Luigi heard this in his head, and wrote it down. Liszt heard it and transcribed it for the noble piano. The Ninth is a gift that keeps on giving. Merci beaucoup, Brava et Bravo.

@chessematics Жыл бұрын

34:31 i would have never realised this amazing polyrhythmic section even existed if i didn't hear the piano version

@fionabegonia7802 4 ай бұрын

Beethoven's awesome concepts, Liszts' respect and responsiveness to the composer's work and the awesome conciseness and precision of these two pianists makes this video recording an archive for the ages!

@JBorda 2 жыл бұрын

This symphony is the culmination of Beethoven life’s work. I can hear the different styles and moods from his three eras as a composer. Absolutely genius. And these kids perform it in a sublime way.

@СеменоваСветлана-с5ы 5 ай бұрын

Я прямо обалдела. Я совершенно безграмотна в музыкальном отношении, но знаю и люблю все симфонии Бетховена, а уж 9-я особо любима мной, и я ее узнаю с любого эпизода, с любого музыкального момента. Но даже в голову не приходило, что есть такая ее интерпретация. Впечатление ошеломляющее! Какие молодцы эти молодые люди. Браво! Спасибо!

@俊祐-m9b 4 ай бұрын

Beethovenは素晴らしいですが　この全曲は天才Lisztに感謝すべきです👏

@radic888 8 ай бұрын

Hey, Algorithm! Why'd ya take more than two years to get this to me!

@ScottPearson-wl4tu 3 ай бұрын

Me too

@thenotsookayguy Жыл бұрын

The 1st movement is amazing here

@borisbrinkmann 4 ай бұрын

Honestly, it is amazing in the orchestral original version, too.

@thenotsookayguy 4 ай бұрын

@@borisbrinkmann No kidding, I was just complimenting the interpretation, and how the score changes and use of expression make it sound much better than the average performance of this transcription. It is very obvious that the original work is better, you can do a lot more with a full orchestra than 2 pianists and a percussionist. Anyways, do you have any specific conductor of whom you really think goes above and beyond that you'd want to share with me? I would like to know

@orfeo117 5 ай бұрын

GLORIA A ESTE VIRTUOSO TRIO!!!! FANTASTICA VERSION DE LA SUBLIME NOVENA!!!!!!!!! APLAUSOS DE PIE!!!!!!!!!

@416dl 4 ай бұрын

If I were to be told that Beethoven had originally intended this to be performed like this I'd believe it now. Really astonishing and utterly enjoyable. Thank you for bringing it to the world.

@pascallaugier1386 4 ай бұрын

Concert exceptionnel bravo à tous les trois merci😊

@albertcarello619 4 ай бұрын

@@416dl @416dl: I definitely agree with you!!!

@chopincortot 2 жыл бұрын

すばらしい演奏・・・言葉がありません・・・感動をいただきました。　ただただありがたく存じます。

@m.davidsohrabi6751 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a beautiful performance of this masterwork. Glenn Gould referred to these transcriptions of Beethoven's Symphonies for piano as " Super Sonatas"! Thank you very much for these posts and hope to see more uploads from you.

@chessematics Жыл бұрын

Yea they are literally sonatas if we didn't know already they were for orchestra

@ttrons2 Жыл бұрын

@@chessematics It is still in sonata form.

@ttrons2 Жыл бұрын

One of the great tragedies is he died so young. We would have had all the symphonies.

@anthonymorris2276 Жыл бұрын

@@ttrons2 said “One of the great tragedies is he died so young”. Who? Beethoven at 56? Gould at 50? Or Liszt at 74? For my money, Beethoven at 56 was the greatest tragedy.

@AFE1312 11 ай бұрын

@@anthonymorris2276Gould should be alive now, though he will live forever in his work.

@patriciocristobalgallardoz341 4 ай бұрын

INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!! 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

@montwolfman 4 ай бұрын

This is like a good book....you need to experience it twice to really appreciate it.

@albertcarello619 4 ай бұрын

This performance is as great as the full Orchestral Version! Sounds fantastic in the piano version!!!!

@vallent 4 ай бұрын

Блискуче! Мій син Максим точно тепер вчитися грати 9-ту синфонію на ф-но. Характер музики переданий стовідсотково! Молодці!

@coyotezee 4 ай бұрын

Great arrangement! Great performances! Pity it can only be enjoyed via KZbin, but also great videography, giving us various views of the performers. Kudos to the page-turners. I have turned pages for a pianist (my father) and it is nerve wracking, keeping focused and making the page at just the right point so the pianist can absorb the notes in the last measure of the page and turn in time to take in the first measure of the next page. Keep that up for over an hour. It's not easy.

@SusanaPerini 5 ай бұрын

Hacía mucho que no veía una actuación tan sublime por estos jóvenes....la música de Beethoven sigue resonando en nuestros oidos. Maravilloso !!!

@geoycs Жыл бұрын

This is great!! Who would have thought to have an arrangement for two pianos and timpani? Very lovely.

@Studio5LA 5 ай бұрын

Wow! Totally underwhelming audience...a tragedy. This one's for the archives. How better to get a grip on the 9th than Liszt's piano "reduction". BEAUTIFULLY played!! Thank God for the Internet to preserve this rendition. Kudos!! (and greetings from L.A.)

@violinhunter2 5 ай бұрын

2021 - remember the fear mongering about the pandemic?

@Studio5LA 5 ай бұрын

@@violinhunter2 Okay, that explains it. And you may remember tens of thousands died; perhaps the "fear mongering" wasn't uncalled for.

@jeffreymiller4814 4 ай бұрын

I think this may have been primarily a “recording session” (as opposed to a concert) with perhaps an invited audience of friends. If so, their goal was accomplished! They got a stunning video recording. This is one for the ages.

@edgardomartinezlazaro3800 4 ай бұрын

Wonderfull performance !!! Thank you all❤

@milanperf 6 ай бұрын

Úžasné. Keď sa spoja dvaja geniálni velikáni, môže z toho vzniknúť len takéto úžasné dielo. 👋

@francoisejagou9428 Жыл бұрын

Magnifique prestation😊! Quelle fougue pour ces deux jeunes gens ! Je suis admirative et je les remercie pour ce moment musical d’exception !!!

@aidengregg 7 ай бұрын

Incredible performance! Virtuoso and musical!

@nicolaeanton5760 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful!This kids are light makers!

@thechansfamily 2 жыл бұрын

What a pleasant surprise!! I have listened to excellent renditions of single piano renditions of the Liszt transcription 9th performed by Katsaris, Yuri Martynov, Glen Gould and Tristan Lauber but this 2 pianos and timpani version offers additional colours and depth. Bravo! Many thanks to all of you (three musicians plus the sound and video engineers). Keep on the great works!!

@platypusguy 2 жыл бұрын

Are you quite sure you heard Gould play #9? I'm aware of him playing only 5 and 6. I have all his recordings, but it's possible that he played it on a radio program, although I'd be very surprised.

@chessematics Жыл бұрын

Two pianos sound much more well articulated. It was after all for a huge orchestra.

@margaridamurad1216 Жыл бұрын

Tb acho

@margaridamurad1216 Жыл бұрын

Pianistas jovens e tão competentes! Parabéns e gratidão! ❤

@anthonymorris2276 Жыл бұрын

Gould did not record the 9th, and I cannot find any verification that he ever played it. But it is no great loss. His performance of the 5th and 6th, and the second movement of the 7th, all sound more like a Bach preludes than romantic-era symphonies.

@PauloMunozMieres 5 ай бұрын

Impresionante transcripcion para pianos del gran Franz Liszt (1811-1886), y a cargo de la soberbia interpretacion de virtuosos..como estos orientales pianistas

@joseabrahaokallasneto4653 4 ай бұрын

Aos 80 anos, ouvinte de Beethoven e música clássica desde os 14 anos. Nunca aprendi música porém sou elevado a um nível de alegria incalculável a cada nova execução desses excelentes intérpretes. Estou muito agradecido a todos por essa Ode à Alegria.

@fazliddinerkaboyev6568 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@mikvadesigner 4 ай бұрын

simply amazing - has a clarity simply missing in the orchestral version - like a breath of fresh air - bravo!!!

@michaelsmith697 5 ай бұрын

Incredible work Kevin!!! Absolutely amazing performance! Greetings from Melbourne!

@borisbrinkmann 4 ай бұрын

Best piece to complete a programme with Bartok's Sonata!

@frankdausz6040 4 ай бұрын

stunning performance brilliant reflection of the master's painting

@aaronslens 5 ай бұрын

Well done! More like Beethoven-Liszt-Suherman

@alvid72 4 ай бұрын

Amazing performance! Thank you so much for this incredibile joy ❤❤❤

@michaelkelly3591 3 ай бұрын

A truly outstanding performance.

@stefanbohle 6 ай бұрын

wundervolle Darbietung! klingt unglaublich orchestral

@giulianoapostata 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Amazing musicality, all of you

@chessematics Жыл бұрын

33:15 the moment everything melts into a lovely dream and memories

@pasculbernik5125 4 ай бұрын

Desde la Patagonia...GRACIAS!!

@ChaloIrekani 5 ай бұрын

Excelente interpretación. Se logra apreciar la delicadeza de los acordes y el mensaje musical de este gran genio de la música. Me encantó!!!

@eduardtreskin8279 5 ай бұрын

Фантастика!

@joseosorio7747 4 ай бұрын

Excelente y maravillosa interpretación de la novena sinfonía de Beethoven, con sólo 3 instrumentos; muy bien por estos tres jóvenes talentosos. Quede impresionado y se oye muy bien.

@MonsieurCashow Ай бұрын

Awesome

@KlaviersAnthology 2 жыл бұрын

Speechless! The coordination is out of this world, not to mention the skill it needs to perform this whole piece! Time well spent guys! Congratulations for your life purposes!

@Николай-ю2и1ф 4 ай бұрын

Я так люблю немецкий дух в искусстве особенно в музыке летаю в облаках сейчас не пойми что

@porridgeandprunes 4 ай бұрын

An emotional experience!

@scronx 4 ай бұрын

Bravo!! Just amazing!

@marykarensolomon7103 4 ай бұрын

This is beautiful and fascinating. I love the addition of the tympani-adds depth and emphasis!

@srothbardt 2 жыл бұрын

Liszt made this transcription because there were hardly any orchestras which could play this music. The French built the first orchestra specifically to play the Beethoven Symphonies.

@thanhato7308 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning performance!!

@parkthoven 6 ай бұрын

Adding Timpani was awesome~~!

@danwolfe9087 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding especially the beautiful and moving final movement. Excellent execution and coordination. Maestri Beethoven and Liszt are pleased.

@AthSamaras 4 ай бұрын

Excellent, ...thank you dear: Kevin Suherman, Junyan Chen and Ethan Skuodas...

@Veravital1987 4 ай бұрын

Потрясающе

@CH3CH2OCH2CH3net Жыл бұрын

This performance is absolutely *sublime* ! You have completely captured the spirit of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on two pianos and timpani! *BRAVO* !!!

@danwolfe9087 3 жыл бұрын

The final movement 48:10 leading into the finale.. I wanted it to come out more boldly as in Bethoven"s orchestral original.

@adonaispin9787 Жыл бұрын

Super genial

@joeverga417 7 ай бұрын

Bravo! An exceptional delight and performance!

@bwmcelya 4 ай бұрын

An interesting transcription of the Ninth, and nicely played. Beethoven’s Ninth is the greatest symphony ever written. I do prefer the symphony version, and attend its performance whenever I am able. Thanks for the video.

@RichardGoldwaterMD 4 ай бұрын

I. Am a Toscanini fan. And BenZander. I wish both of them could hear this stunning gorgeosity. Coined a new word for the occasion of finding you. 16:07

@changwoolee4668 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your good performance!!

@222mozart 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful, very, very good..., high end class.. tears in my eyes. Junyan: la ci darem la mano!

@krzysztofatwinski6607 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant, better than the original orchestral performance :) This is great to listen to, thank you.

@alfredomanriquereyes752 7 ай бұрын

La vida, en su esencia más pura, se despliega con una magnificencia comparable a la transcripción para dos pianos de la Novena Sinfonía de Beethoven por Liszt, donde cada nota esculpe la eternidad. En éstos dos pianos y timbales celestiales, se entrelazan los destinos humanos, reflejando la belleza y el dolor, el triunfo y la serenidad. Así, la música interpretada por estos tres jóvenes en plena pandemia, se convierte en un espejo del alma, una oda a la existencia, donde cada acorde resuena con la plenitud de ser.

@MarianoFlotta Жыл бұрын

Absolutamente asombroso!!! Felicitaciones!!!!

@miky-gab 5 ай бұрын

i. Allegro ma non troppo, un poco maestoso (00:40) ii. Molto vivace (16:25) iii. Adagio molto e cantabile (27:59) iv. Finale (41:30

@chaikagome9725 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo! I'm watching from Japan. Today, I am so happy to meet one of the best concerts on KZbin. Thank you!

@dmgleichman1 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is great! Very well played and the recording and camera work are excellent also! I love the additional timpanini and triangle too. And the pianists work so well together. Just another student performance at the Royal Academy. Really, one of the best music videos I have ever seen on KZbin. Now, I get to hear Dudamel and the LA Phil play this soon. I wonder how it will compare...

@matmm75006 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful interpretation. Bravo !

@markpogson3799 2 жыл бұрын

Holy cow Batman! That there are people that can bring such beauty and life into the world is just astounding. Nothing I can say will come close to expressing my thanks to these three musicians and their supporting group (video, audio, logistics) for allowing us to see and share in your gifts and hard work. Thank you!

@zogzog1063 5 ай бұрын

What can I say? ... except 'Wish I was there' Best wishes from New Zealand.

@enosandres8452 Ай бұрын

The two pianists: ❤🥰 The lonely timpanist: 😥

@孙陈伟-o4g 6 ай бұрын

two pianos for Symphony No. 9 ! crazy ! bravo !

@HollywoodF1 4 ай бұрын

What a workout! That was amazing!

@MarkSuits-m3j 3 ай бұрын

Liszt’s late Beethoven rocks!

@A_Random_Pianist 8 ай бұрын

Bravissimo!!!

@AlanLeslie-q4j 4 ай бұрын

The sound is as big and rich as a full sympathy orchestra!😊

@alfredomanriquereyes752 7 ай бұрын

Life, in its purest essence, unfolds with a magnificence comparable to Liszt's transcription for two pianos of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, where each note sculpts eternity. In these two pianos and celestial timpani, human destinies intertwine, reflecting beauty and pain, triumph and serenity. Thus, the music performed by these three young individuals during the pandemic becomes a mirror of the soul, an ode to existence, where every chord resonates with the fullness of being.

@gerryalbin1942 4 ай бұрын

the profundity of your words echo my feelings. Gerry Albin

@angelobee2038 5 ай бұрын

TOUT SIMPLEMENT MAGNIFIQUE🐝🐝🌻

@notmyworld44 4 ай бұрын

Wow! Wonderful! I played this at least twice during my 40 years as a double-bass player, and let me tell you, it is a terribly difficult work to perform. (from northwest Arkansas, USA)