Beethoven Sonata op. 111 - Grigory Sokolov (live 2004)

[@pepehaydn7039]

No words. Pollini is perfect, Sokolov is beyond perfection. The thrill from 29:10 is amazing.

[@wuyipiano]

Perhaps the best quality of his op. 111 on KZbin. Thank you so much. Please don't remove it.

[@stevefoley4073]

His phrasing, dynamics and articulation are quite breathtaking. Forget the odd error - this performance is simply wonderful.

[@louise_rose]

Beautiful performance, I have a couple of different recordings of this on LP and CD - from Kempff, Richter and Arrau to Uchida - it's very interesting to hear their different takes on it. My favourite still is Alfred Brendel's early 1970s recording, absolutely breathtaking and with cool, subtle use of syncopation to highlight the rhythmic variety of the work - but this one is not far behind.

[@carlospano95]

What a suspance he created with this interpretation.. Amazing.

[@武田康弘-f4r]

凄い！素晴らしい！　なぜ３２曲全部を演奏してくれなかったのだ。唖然呆然の超名演。独創的かつ普遍的。

[@michelbensadon3752]

Wonderful! In spite of the great difficulty this is pure communication at the highest, ethereal level which only the genius of Beethoven could glimpse.

[@antonydean9935]

This is up there with the very best of the best.

[@eleonorecoste6338]

Quel cantabile touchant !

[@hansthijs]

This is great

[@henkbalje6874]

Masterful!

[@mariacristinahenaoescobar4768]

¡Qué maestría!! ¡Qué dinámicas y contrastes temáticos y de humor! Los trinos más cabrones que he escuchado con los de Michelangeli en Ravel.

[@НадеждаБогданова-р7э]

Благодарю!

[@folkeholmberg3519]

It is as if Sokolov had some kind of direct contact with LvB.

[@2gercelticw]

Musicians of his caliber sure have!

[@Mercury-Wells]

I'm subbing to your channel because I loved Alan Moore's character in 2000AD

[@HermanIngram]

Ponderous and tentative

[@robertosanpaolopianoforte]

I love this pianist, this a very good interpretation. However, in my opinion , the best player of op.111 is Michelangeli

[@Adrian9.13]

It is harder to be rhythmical.

[@roksolona]

congratulations a tarantella

[@tritonus1415]

First movement is like a softy version with wooden swords so noone gets hurt, too controlled...I don't like it. Richter does this sonata more justice.

[@2gercelticw]

Another martial critter who wants to see blood at all cost. Your name choice is telling.

[@folkeholmberg3519]

Sometimes there are more than one sweet bonbons in a bowl 🍬🍬