Chopin: Mazurka, Op. 68 n. 2 - Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli

[@francescobasso2322]

I love how after every TwoSetViolin videos there are hundreds of people coming to see the pieces they have shown. However, for the "piano outsiders", Benedetti Michelangeli was one of the greatest pianists ever, but because he avoided being an open and public figure he is not very known to the "big public" as much as other pianists of his time (like Rubinstein, Horowitz, Bernstein, Argerich, Gould ecc.). A real genius, technically and musically speaking one of my favourite of all time

[@Smortnt]

Horowitz performed for huge audiences

[@apostolismoschopoulos1876]

From which video did you come?

[@gwaynebrouwn844]

@@Smortnt read again

[@duongnguyenngoc9160]

I press to this video from the link on twoset’s video and when i saw this comment i thought im still at twoset’s video

[@didupractice40hours84]

Which vid

[@sebthi7890]

these trills are heavenly bells

[@evanstaf18]

So true. I have heard so many recordings of this piece and no one has done it like Michelangeli.

[@heheboi8365]

They sound like they come from heaven!!😃. Συμφωνώ Κύριε Βαγγέλη

[@catalansimp]

As a Pianist myself, this may be the most impressive performance I have ever seen period. I’m in absolute awe and I honestly don’t think I can express my respect I have, I won’t ever come close to these trills, just an amazing performance. I’ve been listening to the guy for hours now and I almost want to cry at the beauty of the performance.

[@domsusefulstuff]

Chopin can change so much depending on who is playing. This is truly a masterpiece in both creation and interpretation.

[@Alex-wh4qt]

Never heard of this pianist before, what a great loss for me. This is absolutely the best version of this Mazurka

[@vittoriobacchiega9118]

@Better Mid Wins He didn't like make recordings and we have few LP and remastered CD from tape. Otherwise you can find works from Deutsche Grammophone label about Chopin recitals, Brams Ballades and Debussy preludes. Benedetti Michelangeli had a extremely particular dynamic control of single key of single note. Never heard from other interpreter.

[@xy230]

Here you can find a lot of his workhorses :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4Saq4NojKuHrNk

[@Christian-uv6gs]

What did you do in your life before, sinner?

[@pantoleonantonio9653]

This is my all time favourite recroding of this mazurka, so I thought I'd share some of favourite aspects about it.* 0:24 The opening theme has a sort of mysterious aura, which of course Michelangeli captures perfectly with his hushed tone, pedaling and impecable phrasing/rubato. Another thing which he nails in the opening is the swift, yet clear and quiet trill, in which I think he lifts the pedal towards the end for some extra clarity (not sure though, I haven't played it. YET.) 0:28 This sub-phrase which comes after the trill, makes the musical narrative quite a bit more compelling. 0:31 Continuing with the opening with an even smaller detail is the way he gracefully plays that repeated opening inteval with a bit of wrist movement. 0:57 The sudden manic energy still gets me every time. The way he accents those bass notes brings so much fury. The trills completely transform from timid to totally ferocious. The phrasing of the Trill is also phenomenal. Compared to the previous phrase where the note after the trill is held and leads into the next one, here he puts an accent and makes it staccato. 1:47 The pianissimo here prepares the sudden heroic forte really well, and even after repeated listenings still suddenly erupts in one's face at... 1:51 The drama. The thick, bass heavy tone which Michelangeli conjures is astounding. The shift between big fat heroic chords to much quiter, held back chords to capricous grace notes to a quiet, yet dramatic end of phrase is completely seemless. It's quite astounding that so much takes place in a mere 10 seconds. 2:17 This nonchalant excursion brings a much needed laid-back atmosphere. Michelangeli, as always, nails this segment with acompletely relaxed, yet brisk approach. Also notice the phrasing, and slight dance-like rhythmic accents (It is a mazurka after all). 2:23 Notice the descending inner-melodies that Michellangeli brings out. First in the left hand, then in the right hand. Also notice how Michelangeli gets even more gentle as he continuosly decrescendos throughout this sub-phrase, leading to a very slightly delayed delicate rolled chord. 2:32 Michelangeli, as more pianists should, utilises the piano's wide range and sonorous qualities by playing the low A an octave lower making it even more resonant. All these things are barely noticeable individually on first listening (without knowing about them obviously), but together they make the piece much more enjoyable. *This is by no means a complete list of things he does exceptionally, they're just the things that I noticed after 10 or so listenings while writing this. Feel free to comment your favourite things.

[@sunghongchiu4545]

sad there is only 8 likes lol

[@pantoleonantonio9653]

@@sunghongchiu4545 thanks

[@poisonfish2176]

Wow 😂 did you go to music school? Your analytical skill is quite impressive to me.

[@babygirl4169]

@@poisonfish2176 *Power of Music Theory 🔥😎*

[@IlmaSeptiana]

sophie oui oui

[@michailalein]

I love how elegant and thoughtful his playing is. Thanks to twoset and Sophie for sharing this!

[@detectivehome3318]

This made me break down in tears. I could feel a storyline which I can’t express. This guy was a GENIUS. I am here all thanks to twosetviolin

[@coleyblossoms1051]

The way his fingers move is magical!

[@gabrielat1]

I love this piece. A splendid performance by Michelangeli! 🎹

[@Classicallybase]

His interpretation of this piece is the greatest

[@harvardquezon5653]

The best mazurka I ever heard. I love the way Maestro ABM. This video is a treasures and his magnificent hands and the beautiful tones that no one can achieved.

[@jordanoh1328]

Thank you twosetviolin

[@elias7748]

Did they play this piece?

[@massimovonkant]

praticamente impossibile non Amarlo.

[@antonioghislanzoni1754]

Meglio omettere il "praticamente"

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

Assolutamente.

[@negromargherita]

Il più grande pianista! 🎼 🎹 💖 💗 💓

[@albertoberettapece3255]

Meraviglia

[@stevennababan6159]

I love his interpretation and dynamics....

[@mariagabriellaperfetti6589]

insuperato meraviglioso interprete

[@oZiinCx]

Michelangeli is the god of trills, listen to his ravel g major 1st movement, its one of the most astonishing display of piano mastery

[@thathonkvision]

playing this for my grade piece, love this

[@AjaxNixon]

I like how deceptively easy this piece seems and how the pianist is playing into that making it seem like this is super easy for him to play.

[@pantoleonantonio9653]

The notes are easy. The music's hardly possible.

[@AxeActly]

@@pantoleonantonio9653 Exactly. you can learn to play this piece in one day (if you are an amateur pianist like me), but playing it like this guy did will take you more than a lifetime of learning.

[@antonioarmella353]

Inconparable performance

[@zaoma679]

quelle finesse...

[@AdrielCollomb]

Beautiful and passionate. Thank you for sharing, my son is learning this beautiful piece

[@АлександрЯрков-ш2з]

Bravo bravo bravo brilliance music

[@teelucksarvesh9209]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@angiiethings]

It’s so haunting... I love it ♥️

[@legallydoodled9783]

my watch later playlist consists of things that are really old and hard to find on youtube or random memes so I could treasure them until youtube will end and this one is going in the list with all the best vines, the Hilary Sibelius concert, "Local dude orders a burger from Starbucks", and a bunch of dank memes. Thank you so much for uploading this on youtube, I saw this in a twoset video right after my grandmother played this on her piano while we were searching for something to play.

[@elanorallmann]

After seeing TwoSet violin's video I really love this piece and this video. I didn't even know of this artist before.

[@iraidepinenocabeza8778]

Simplemente hermoso😔😍

[@oliviercayuela5668]

Magnifique!!!

[@RB14149]

WIR LIEBEN DICH MAESTRO!!!!!

[@Alinoe67]

17/05/2020 : 7315 views, 5 comments. Let see how far Twoset army is going to carry this video ^^

[@DanieleDerelli]

Hello TwoSet army, I'm a fan too :)

[@ndescruzur4378]

@@marensavino c'mon we can get this video to 10.000 views

[@paolobarbieri3773]

Immenso!

[@farhaddahlias]

The Rosetta Stone for my practice...

[@dre1434]

I love discovering great stuff thanks to twoset

[@manuels2266]

Eccezionale

[@italianpianist86]

Above everything: Michelangeli.

[@flaviavelleca7727]

He definitely did 40 hours a day haha sofie oui oui choose a good recording.. I love it!

[@ZapToyman]

Like Chopin? He is the pianist to listen.

[@eusoueu9991]

I will play this at my school tomorrow, im very nervous

[@mariaalicevolpe3648]

Finesse

[@paoloew6316]

sophie oui oui

[@__.qlly_]

Ciao mamma la prof di musica mi fa diventare famosa. BACIONES 😘

[@giulia-.]

Problematica checkkk

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@@giulia-. aooo

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@@giulia-. tu fai cagher

[@__.qlly_]

@UCrHHvxsovV8BSxYvp_llsWA vai a fanculio

[@livingeva7632]

I want to try this piece but I'm literally scared it'd be even harder than I expect it to be

[@EmdrGreg]

Start. Just start. You're not ever going to play it like him; get over it.

[@EmdrGreg]

@@leo32190 My comment was a bit harsh, yes. It was also an invitation to insight. I've played piano for 62 years and have loved every minute. You just start playing without being overly concerned about how great you are. It was sincerely NOT my intention to offend.

[@leo32190]

Greg ScottI understand. What a beautiful comment

[@ulysseargoud-perez1471]

I think this is a great answer Greg Scott : yes... we're not genius but it can't stop us playing because of Love

[@EmdrGreg]

@@jack8n Well said, JB. A friend of mine often says "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good".

[@lupinisme5514]

Yes yes, we're here because of twoset. Now back to practice! 😉

[@konradkos1981]

This how I imagine Chopin himself sounded

[@HAL_NlNETH0USAND]

2:32 is that an A in the left hand?

[@DanieleDerelli]

Yes

[@ampac]

Yes. But the amazing Benedetti played an A0 (lowest A), an octave lower than the A1 written on the score for extra effect. Most of his dynamics also deviate from the score.

[@sebthi7890]

i wonder if that is the sound of the Tallone piano?

[@Марк228-ъ9ч]

Перфект

[@chedalon8863]

666 likes damn

[@dominicstorella1903]

I like how even the mistakes sound right

[@mariambabayan1671]

Супех

[@vedantiyer8073]

Video starts at 0:24

[@alfiolocatelli5093]

Art starts at 0:00

[@rebamyall-martin2471]

@@alfiolocatelli5093 Exactly