Brahms Intermezzo Op. 118 No. 2 - Marnie Laird

Intermezzo, Opus 118 No. 2 in A Major by Johannes Brahms, performed live by Marnie Laird for Brooklyn Classical. Listen on SPOTIFY: spoti.fi/2R16zBd --- EXPAND for more!
❤️ Please like, subscribe, and hit that bell ❤️
LISTEN TO THE WHOLE ALBUM:
Spotify: spoti.fi/2R16zBd
Bandcamp: bit.ly/2EjDH5L
iTunes: apple.co/2OHvNrA
Apple Music: apple.co/2AlIwrb
SUBSCRIBE HERE: bit.ly/1M1oCye
LIKE us on Facebook: / brooklynclassical
Check out our CELLO and PIANO covers on our other channel, BROOKLYN DUO: bit.ly/1EGafR9
Brooklyn Duo is:
Marnie Laird, piano
Patrick Laird, cello
Marnie's Bio:
Canadian pianist Marnie Laird, praised as "…a technically immaculate, probing and authoritative protagonist" (The Miami Herald), enjoys an active career as a collaborative pianist, chamber musician, and soloist. Prior to founding Brooklyn Duo and Brooklyn Classical, Marnie spent three years as principal pianist of the New World Symphony in Miami under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas. In high demand as a pianist in New York City, she worked with several opera companies, including the Gotham Chamber Opera, and was also on staff as a collaborative pianist at The Juilliard School after graduating. Recent performances have taken her to Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Merkin Hall, where her performance with cellist Matthew Zalkind for the Concert Artists Guild competition was broadcast live on WFMT radio.
Originally from Vancouver, BC, Marnie has been the recipient of numerous Canadian awards, including top prizes from the Canadian Music Competitions, Canadian Music Teachers' Association, and the BC Arts Council. Most notably she was awarded the Gold Medal for the highest mark in Canada on the A.R.C.T. piano performance exams. She made her solo orchestral debut at age 13 with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and has participated in the Tanglewood, Music Academy of the West, Kneisel Hall, and Banff summer festivals.
Marnie received her Master’s degree in collaborative piano from The Juilliard School, where she was the recipient of a full scholarship as well as the Orchestral Piano Fellowship. She also has a Master’s in solo piano performance from The University of British Columbia. Her principal teachers include Lorraine Ambrose, Robin Wood, Jane Coop, Jonathan Feldman, and Margo Garrett.
#BrooklynClassical

[@BrooklynClassical]

This track is available, along with others by Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin and Debussy, on my new album, "Classical Piano Favorites"! It's available everywhere online - check the links in the description above to buy.

[@ronaldbeifeld3209]

I have been enthralled with Brahms music my whole life. His grandiose symphonies, his magnificent concertos, the gorgeous choral music. Why is it that this small 7 minute piano piece captures all of it and is my favorite of favorites. Maybe because Brahms was either consciously or unconsciously putting to one song his final eaving the word with a beautiful memory

[@BrooklynClassical]

To everyone who found this new channel through Brooklyn Duo - thanks so much for subscribing! We have many more videos planned with some special guests, but today it's just me with a solo. This piece has always been one of my favourites and I hope you like it too. If you do, give it a thumbs up and subscribe if you haven't already. Thanks guys, and we'll be back soon with more videos! :)

[@anandgeorge1154]

Brooklyn Classical Please a video on Mozart's symphony 40 and Turkish march, thank you so much

[@asherwade]

What app do you use for your iPad sheet music-? ~ your loyal fan

[@deirdrenishiurdain]

Absolutely gorgeous piece. You play it so beautifully. Exactly the way I imagine Brahms would have wanted it to sound. ❤

[@paolofranceschi6874]

Ever green of the piano music! Stupendo. 🎉

[@peterkrauliz5400]

You catch the spirit of composer Brahms perfectly!

[@fordburkett9444]

I seriously doubt if there is anyone in the whole world who could touch my heart with a better rendition of this Brahms masterpiece. Absolutely stunning. May God bless you, you are a Master Pianist, and a blessing to those who hear and watch you play.

[@maryaitken2709]

Found this by accident. I first heard it on a TV movie Jess Stone and have loved it since. Beautiful.

[@LeslieShaff-ud1ty]

And of course Patrick's twin recording units that make it have such bell like clarity.

[@colleen8997]

Beautiful

[@michaelhiggins7365]

What a truly inspiring and flawless performance, full of emotion. To achieve a level of playing this well, would be a lifelong dream come true. I'm going to try all the more harder. Thank you for this gift !

[@AJNorth]

In a word, exquisite. Ms. Laird captures the very essence and spirituality of the sun-dappled nostalgia, wistfulness and resignation that is this late autumnal thank-you note from Brahms (written just four years before entering eternity). Thank you for sharing this magical gift.

[@stephenlaird2370]

Absolutely amazing. This 7 minutes of perfection will keep me very happy and musically fulfilled for hours. Thanks Marnie.

[@alanfasbury]

well done Marnie, beautifully played. More solos please.

[@raphaelpiano6945]

I'm an aspiring pianist and I've listened to countless interpretations of this piece, but yours stood out. You really moved my heart and made me tear up... especially on the 'espressivo' part.

[@neilmodino9284]

i love the right hand its so lyrical. i love how the left hand accompanies the right hand.

[@alejandroolivas3476]

Simply beautiful

[@Thhuradshfefnbck]

The most beautiful rendition ive heard yet, thank you

[@salahm.khaleel1587]

What an amazing performance,,, I may not professional in music , but I feel your performance is heart touching... this is truly great . Thank you very much to share this joy with us .

[@hobermallow2000]

I'm listening to this so many times a day lately. So inspiring play from Marnie and quality of sound. A precious finding, thank you.

[@vettejakes]

This is the best interpretation of this piece I’ve heard! I played this several years ago in a recital and didn’t keep it in my memory or fingers. This makes me want to re-visit this piece.

[@bradabbott4892]

Every time I listen too you play It reminds me of playing and watching my grandmother, its the emotions that come out as you play your love for music is on full display,thank you for sharing your insite and musical expressions.

[@steveholcomb1904]

Wow !

[@neilmodino9284]

i love intermezzo in a major by brahms. I like how lyrical and tender this piece. i feel as if it tells a story of ones memory. i love this piece.

[@loathecliff9364]

Oh you heavenly entity. You have partly solved the only problem this exquisite piece has. Its length, or rather, the lack of it! I've always wanted it to last forever & you dared to hang it in the air longer than anyone :) Thank you Thank you

[@katiel.231]

Thank you so much for creating a classical channel. Classical music/ opera is pretty much all I listen to. This interpretation is quite stunning keep up the great work!

[@tontoschwartz6916]

Thank you SO much for this excellent music and your channel. Love the music you two create.

[@janrupertalfeche8959]

Oh.... oh my gosh. Where have I heard this before? ;A; So beautiful!

[@Opoczynski]

You are a pleasure to listen to. Wonderful playing.

[@Thiago-px9ev]

Marnie, we love you and your classical renditions. Please, popular music is not enough for you, for sure, an amazing pianist like you deserves the best of piano compositions, and for us its a pleasure to watch you playing . We need more classical pieces! Greetings from Brazil!!(Patrick I love you too but as a pianist I just love the piano hahaha)

[@ancientnovel5830]

This piece is a favorite. For a almost two years I have wanted to hear you do a solo on the piano. I have always loved classical piano...but you take it to a whole different level. To watch your hands and eyes as you played was wonderfully beautiful. Can't wait to see & hear more!

[@jenny6497]

I can see there is diversity in Brooklyn Duo/Classical production! Keep up the good work!

[@omglolgiraffe]

This was so refreshing- Brahms has become one of my favorites because of this. Please do more classical if possible

[@ilifertor]

Beautiful! Marnie. Please, please, another Beethoven sonata. I truly loved your Moonlight !

[@marysheerin747]

How did I only come across these magical moments just now? This is a beautiful interpretation of Brahms ... played with such feeling and pathos. Thank you Marnie. You and your piano playing bring such joy into so many lives. It was a heavenly interpretation ... {I was surprised to see the iPad - I miss the pages but I can understand it's so much easier to use the pedal rather than turn the pages!!} Anyhow you so often play from memory; you won't need either for public performances. So there! Thank you again for sharing. Dublin, Ireland.

[@cbal295]

This was excellent Marnie. Such beautiful clarity and perfection. Enjoyed it immensely. Bravo!

[@marysheerin747]

Perfection. You and the piano and Brahms are at one. Thank you Marnie Laird. Mary S, Dublin, Ireland

[@MrAndy3998]

I love the way you play !! You play it with so much emotion and love , like with all your heart ! I just love it ! I'm a pianist as well but of course not even close to how you play ! but you're such a big inspiration !

[@BrooklynDuo]

+Andrew Burgos Thanks so much, Andrew!

[@LeslieShaff-ud1ty]

Wonderful acknowledgement, one artist to another.

[@adiel9326]

Thks chanel is exactly what I needed for inspiration!thank you guys.also classical music is my favorite and I much rather listening to this music than any other music

[@suestevens7084]

Beautiful... 💞

[@byunhagui]

I just found out this was published on my birthday! Wow! This is..indescribable. Mrs. Marnie, you are one of the best pianists I have seen on KZbin. The emotion and sheer intensity in which you play is unbelievable. One would think you composed the piece yourself...Well. The Brooklyn Duo have been such an inspiration for me. I'm a cellist and have been only playing for a few months but I hope to eventually play as well as you!! Keep posting! I am in LOVE with this! ❤️

[@mevans4715]

Marnie, that was just perfect!!! One of my favorite Brahms pieces!!! And one I can play!!! LOL

[@cskmusiccarolchan]

I like your interpretation. Thanks for uploading.

[@Mike80097]

Masterful! Bravo!

[@OlgaPogozheva]

I would love to hear more classics, - thank you, Marnie, for this piece of beauty, hope you'll have time enough to post more videos to the new channel. When I'm either at the office doing some routine work (which is only about 4 hrs a day out of 10, since my job is very hectic at times), or working at home on a new novel or some freelance project, or writing a new article, - your music is something that really helps me to put my thoughts in order and survive through my crazy life schedule. Thank you so very much, Marnie, - waiting for new grand videos from you!

[@camimorg]

Congratulation!! It's beautiful, you play very well. Thank you for the music 💜

[@valangelic]

Came across your rendition. I like it best. Every detail is taken care of. Love it!

[@NoName-zn1sb]

The best!

[@natalieklempel9491]

Stunning and heartbreaking

[@saqeralattal8947]

Thank you so much for creating a classical channel.....Love

[@GeraldWilhelmBradenComposer]

Brava! I love the "breath" of the emotional and romantic rubato feel in your performance! This has always been one of my favorite Brahms works, and I love playing and restudying it now and then. Though with my short fingers, I have always had issues with the long "reaches" (rolls which are not written). You gave me some good ideas on how to contend with them a little better....Peace!

[@donnapionke6581]

Exquisitely performed. I love this piece!

[@cbal295]

Wonderful tone quality played beautifully!

[@jworl]

I'm glad I found this channel through the other one! I love your music! I listen to it while working all the time. Keep up the great work!!

[@dorbenayoun6001]

lovely! you've put so much feeling into it..

[@BrooklynClassical]

+Dor Benayoun Thank you!

[@estherandherlittleworld7821]

I'm listening to this several times 😍

[@caiomoura7177]

Beautiful! Would be nice to listen Brahms waltz op. 39 no. 15 played in piano + cello

[@bettinico]

such Beauty, as always!!

[@rebekahl568]

You play so gracefully! I personally play the piano and you are such an inspiration :) keep up the great work

[@BrooklynClassical]

+Rebekah Legere Thank you as always, Rebekah!

[@amyvidan8382]

Well done :D found ur new channel through Brooklyn Duo and I´m so in love with ur stuff

[@weisslin]

May I know the brand name of your piano? The sound is so amazing.

[@MaryGarcia-cv2wi]

Estoy adicta con tu música !!!

[@rogerrtewwr4723]

good job

[@mariochinchilla6814]

please do more classical videos, especially piano pleaaaaseeee, I would be really glad if you do so!!!

[@christinamaerz5355]

Hello. Thank you for sharing your beautiful music. I would love to know what ap/software you use to read your music on a tablet. I became visually impaired after earning a.music degree and so miss being able to read sheet music to play piano. Thank you for your help.

[@alexthealchemist92]

That was...beautiful. I think I have a new favorite youtube channel.

[@staceyleemusic565]

Wonderful! You are so talented!

[@islemfekhar906]

beautiful !

[@JenniferAntonioJen]

you play amazingly. keep it up !

[@LucasFerreira-jt4uq]

Beautiful.!! first Brazilian fã .. i like

[@BrooklynClassical]

+Lucas Ferreira Thank you, Lucas!

[@LucasFerreira-jt4uq]

+Brooklyn Classical I really like the melody Ballade pour Adeline, I hope to see that channel.. =)

[@user-bv5cj5my4q]

+Lucas Ferreira ballade pour adenine isn't a really suitable piece to be honest........

[@dvoraklover9679]

You had me on the first 6 notes. I subscribed

[@COMAMIERDASS]

Linda.

[@pablopanz]

I love your shirt, and the way you play too haha

[@qpianist]

This is a really wonderful performance of this piece. Congratulations. It was so good that this was the recording I chose to have my student listen to who wants to learn this piece for a reference.

[@donprior9144]

Very nice playing and interpretation. The piano sounds fantastic what make is it?

[@ruperttmls7985]

No me gusta mucho Brahms pero gracias a tu video acabo de descubrir este Intermezzo y me ha gustado mucho 😊

[@charlesr22]

Beautiful interpretation! And your piano is a work of art and craftsmanship! Is it an antique?

[@thaysonrodrigues8871]

lindo

[@isaknuelle6781]

I would love to here you play Liebsleid (Love's Sorrow) it is one of my all time favorite piano pieces after watching "Your lie in April." Love the beauty in every note in every measure.

[@GreggJohns]

Lovely playing. What is the piano that you are playing?

[@ngayanc10]

I'd love to be your neighbour!

[@Musiclover58032]

I would love to see you play L'Isle Joyeuse by Debussy.

[@JohnSmith-ei2pm]

Excellent. I much prefer this slower, expansive and more thoughtful tempo.

[@Oregonian1989]

Definitely enjoyed your rendition!! One question, how does the page move without touching it? Is there some kind of software?

[@ajks0ajks]

I like it 🐱

[@shariffaharina6815]

can you do last carnival duet with violin ..

[@Mario_Cloud]

偶然見たのですが演奏素晴らしい。 それに服が日本で流行っている鬼滅の刃の炭治郎の服だ。奇跡だ！！！

[@sandrolubis2921]

Hi, I love Brahms.. you interpreted his work incredibly good.. play more classical musics with your husband.. I think cello would be a very good companion for piano..

[@DevilDS]

beautiful house

[@chapwolff]

Thought I would ask. What is the app you are using for the music?

[@BrooklynDuo]

+chapwolff It's called ForScore. :)

[@ronaldproctor1776]

Wunderbar, Ms. Laird!! So lyrical, with a velvety undertone. Thank you immensely for your gorgeous playing! ⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@graciamartinartsmedia244]

this is very nice! what set of mircos are you using? and sound card? thanks for posting

[@Thiago-px9ev]

Can you please tell me how big is this tablet? And the sheet follows the music?

[@leilanimonjaraz8274]

Can you guys play "Sicilienne" Op. 78 by Gabriel Faurè?

[@mikevictorvesubio8813]

⚘😊

[@Ross_Campoli]

What is that piano’s length?

[@time4chai995]

👌🏽

[@jupiterki]

Eres concertista profesional?

[@SeanShannonPianist]

did she turn the page with her foot what

[@adiel9326]

do Beethovens 19 sonata!if you want of coursw ahaha

[@bobbybillyson7457]

Why can't I like?

[@jameshercals9651]

Don't keep water so close to the piano Excellent playing though