Krystian Zimerman: About his recording „Szymanowski: Piano Works”

[@Jack-hy1zq]

A living giant of the piano. One of the very best of all time

[@desmondchoy1703]

This interview is as precious to humanity as the recording itself! Thank you Maestro and DG!

[@DGinterviews]

Thank you!

[@arturkranz-dobrowolski2959]

Correction needed: Zimerman claims that in the first half of the XX century the situation of homosexuals in Poland was worse than in England, for example. This is nonsense. In 1927, Karol Szymanowski became rector of the Warsaw Conservatory and later of the Academy of Music. In 1952, Alan Turing was sentenced to 2 years in prison or hemicastration, which he chose to eventually commit suicide.. Homosexuality has never been punished in Poland. Never ever!

[@biffii5568]

One of the 20th century greats, what a honor to have him in this world to this day.

[@慧椙山-o8b]

His vois is charming.

[@cookbake9153]

4:57 who would not love to hear more! As a young adult myself, I believe that he is not aware of how valuable and intriguing what he tells about music and life is. And his German interviews are just further proof of that. I wish all the best for what is to come. Many thanks to Deutsche Grammophon and Mr. Zimerman for releasing not only this, but also and especially the music.

[@bobmeyers186]

Krystian Zimerman, one of the last living kings of piano and interpretation

[@jacovawernett3077]

Hopefully not.

[@MiScusi69]

Nah, there are lots of great, young pianists who have both a great technique and great musicality. Zimerman is certainly among the best pianists, but he isn't at all among the last great pianists, because great pianists are not dying out. You're simply blinded by nostalgia.

[@pookz3067]

@@jacovawernett3077I’d say obviously not.

[@jacovawernett3077]

@pookz3067 I can't decide my favorite musician ever. I love so much music. I usually say what I'm listening to now. I danced with the Philadelphia Orchestra.

[@bobmeyers186]

@@MiScusi69 true, but from his era I mean. Similar to Horowitz in the 80s being one of the last greats of his time.

[@RodrigoLobosChile]

Nothing compares to being unique and authentic, that are truth signatures of maestros. Thanks for your art. 🤍

[@robertczebotar7753]

Thank You Maestro! For your talent, wisdom and for the fragility of your soul 🍀🍀🍀 Ślę niskie ukłony z Polski!

[@tomasznasiowski5075]

@some2l9 Well, I think we can speak of the fragility of such composers as Shostakovich, Chopin, Tchaikovsky or - here - Szymanowski. Many artists have rendered it their power. I don't assess mr. Zimerman, maybe in his case it's the wrong word.

[@tomasznasiowski5075]

As always, thank you for your sincerity, Maestro.

[@tylerbuck9347]

This is my first time hearing his voice :ooooo

[@jeffsmith1798]

Very profound reflection on how the creative process has changed over the century. It makes me wonder what has truly become of creativity and inspiration now.

[@tommorrissey4726]

Just extraordinary, What an artist.

[@galinakrivulin6767]

What a brilliant interview! Thank you so much. It was a great pleasure to listen to.

[@DGinterviews]

Thanks for listening

[@galinakrivulin6767]

@@DGinterviews My pleasure.

[@andrewlauptsd]

I'm not sure why DG are releasing this so long after the recording itself, but thank you so much: it's rare to hear Maestro Zimerman speak so extensively and excursively on any subject, and every time he does there is at least some small gem to be gleaned, if not multiple revelations, so this was wonderful!

[@laurenceperaire418]

Thrilling interview. One of his best recording .Tank you for your art, your exigency that move our hearts . Simply, tank you to be you ! And to DG too for celebrating K.Zimerman's birthday on 5th décembre. The best .

[@Socrates8000]

Excellent interview and a fascinating recording! Thank you Maestro ❤

[@DGinterviews]

Thanks for listening

[@josefinaherreweghe5358]

Happy Birthday, Maestro! A truly great day.

[@gretareinarsson7461]

One of the true giants of pianists of our time.

[@444lus]

Those who have reached this youtube page, refrain from skipping or shutting it down. Kindly lend your attention to these words until their end, as they hold great significance.

[@koseogluem]

Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏻 someone must have surely blinked 🥲

[@Qee7en]

Fell in love with the Variations when I was around 20 and was thrilled when I first heard this record was coming out. More than a year later I'm not very excited about this interview - THANK YOU

[@Annemie43]

Last wednesday I saw and heard him play in Antwerp and was very impressed!

[@sungpo-yu4662]

He is (still) so cute. So sorry that we missed his Beethoven piano concerto during lock down.... I bought all the tickets!

[@ongogablogian71]

OMG ZIMMERMAN❤

[@miguelfalbernaz]

This recording introduced me to this great composer. Thank you so much!

[@localpianoteacher]

agree with the maestro that nowadays if you play slightly less popular music, you will be destroyed. it is sad but true. luckily he is zimerman and he can still choose and play what he wants.

[@cliffordbaker4930]

It’s a beautiful recording. I’ve played it several times this week, as it happens.❤

[@JoannaNowińska-h9h]

How impressive! Thank you Maestro and DG. Is there any chance to attend the live concert in Europe this year?

[@PeterFamiko-lw8ue]

Great

[@danielaseferovic9207]

Moj obozavani pijanist❤️💐Nadam se da ce Bog dati da ga cujem uzivo...

[@jayhu2296]

the maestro's hair is majestic

[@minatoaqutansaiko]

l hope to listen more his recording about chopin piano works .

[@정성문-h6y]

Can anyone describe about the 'attacks from polish newspapers'? I tried to search for the context, but had no luck.

[@Stukov16]

Same

[@frithtrezevant4834]

The very loveliest reading of the Ravel concerto. Not self indulgent. His playing lets the hypnotic quality of the rhythm be, without making that rhythm the servant of a more self-indulgent solo out of the right hand part. It works. It becomes the study in perpetual motion that I see in it. I love it. Not playing anywhere until Jan 2025 and then only one concert in Paris.

[@SE013]

Does anyone know what the incident with the Polish newspapers in 2010 was about that he mentions?

[@pelegrino791]

Very interesting !

[@森田順-x8v]

私は横浜みなとみらいホールで聴きました。 全く同感です。 サントリー大ホールとみなとみらいホールでは調律を変えて演奏しているのでしょうね… 既に48年…一生追っかけです😅

[@pianopracticediary]

I’d love to hear the full story about the broken tooth

[@zeroossi5967]

Maybe he can share his knowledge with his approach to piano playing His Chopins ballade are unbelievable!

[@jamespeyton7312]

Please record the Chopin Sonatas, rerelease the Waltzes and Brahms sonatas. Zimerman probably has the smallest discography of any major pianist of his (and my) generation.

[@pookz3067]

I agree so much I really wish he did not have this aversion to recording more. The fact that we are missing so much of his Chopin repertoire in recorded form pains me.

[@arturzebrowski3070]

I hope, Mr. Zimerman, you will record Symphony Concertante! For Szymanowski, us and yourself!

[@subtleprelude2400]

14:10 - 15:12 Couldn't have said it better myself Maestro.

[@jacovawernett3077]

Lovely, I'm from Hamburg, Germany, schone ausicht. Merry Christmas. Geshem Israel Geshem Israel elehenu Adonai Hashem. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I danced ballet across the iron curtain in middle school.

[@uyghurfilmproduction]

He’s the “Rolex” of pianists.

[@whoisthispianist194]

Amazing how few people are interested in this. Was it even worth the effort and expense of making the record? How many people will buy it? 500? 800?

[@jeffrascal9244]

"Eastern Block countries"? Before the Second World War? What is he talking about? Szymanowski was "maybe a little bit different than the normal people"? "Problems were in England". "Oscar Wilde had to escape from England because of the same PROBLEM"? In 2023 words like "homosexuality", "being gay" or "homophobic society" won't even cross his (Zimerman's) lips. What a perfect product of the Eastern Block the pianist is himself. Homosexuality was decriminalised in Poland in 1932, the criminalisation of homosexuality in the UK did not end until 1967. And, by the way, why does this guy always have to put down his own country?

[@localpianoteacher]

because he is catholic

[@anestablished]

Can’t agree more about the characters of the orchestra in the old time and now. In the old time, the orchestra has their own character I guess befuddled of the conductor. Now they all sounds the same and if anyone dare do anything different, he’s simply got destroyed. Thank you for saying that out for us!

[@JY-xv6ze]

Why is he afraid to say Szymanowski was gay? To call it a ‘problem’ is irritating.

[@localpianoteacher]

he is catholic you know

[@62pianoguy]

Re your second point, listen again. Zimerman doesn't refer to homosexuality itself as a "problem" -- he says that one theory surrounding Szymanowski's suicide attempt is that he may have realized that (like Oscar Wilde) he might well have to face persecution (or similar "problems in life") because of external social pressure to be "normal." Zimerman even gestures with his hands to indicate that he is placing the word "normal" in ironic air quotes: His suicide attempt may have been "simply the acknowledgment that he is maybe a little bit different than the 'normal' people in that age, and that because of that he might have [i.e. have to face] a lot of problems in life."

[@020andi1]

Its a really beautiful piece and I appreciate the way Mr. Zimerman talks about it, but I don`t undestand why he hesitates to clearly talk about Szymanowskis homosexuality. 🤷

[@mxsan22]

Maybe because it is not relevant to the subject of his recording?

[@jeffrascal9244]

@@mxsan22 Maybe because you didn't understand Zimerman's euphemistic language?

[@MrInterestingthings]

I'm saddened that he hasn't purchased Adrewzewsky's recording yet he criticizes KZbin."I'm amazed that he has the courage to speak out against publickly at his recitals on political things. Almost noone does this .I admire him and hos bravery but just as he says he won't impose music on others why then impose your understanding and views. We live in difficult, tragic times .Play music not play the piano" It must be annoying that everywhere there isthe noiseof current society . MariaPires problems now Zimmerman problems w/the press.2nd Ballade of Chopin ? I never heard this idea or have forgotten , I've readseveral bios of Chopin.I must research this ! This is an interview like very few and I try to find everything . He is so humble so respectful of the work of others . He knows Amy Beach .Amazing to hearhim talk of suck things -there must be a lot of repertoire he will never get a chance to record . He must stay as far as he can from today's culture . All " leveled" as he says . Capitalism and the owners of property ,everything from speeches trials and tennis shoes . So few people care and see this !