ELDAR DJANGIROV - "Rhapsody in Blue" (by George Gershwin) with the Russian National Orchestra

September 2011 Live at the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall. George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue"
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[@vanislefan]

Rare combination of a jazz stylist with the formidable technique of a concert pianist. How rare is that?

[@user-lj7ev9iw4h]

Как завороженно смотрят на Эльдара музыканты оркестра, собратья по перу, дорогого стоит

[@clairerohde8581]

At 09:21 he starts what I think is the most exciting part of his performance. Incredible! When I listen to Eldar, I am amazed at his genius on the keyboard, whether it be jazz or classical, or this piece, the timing is always perfect. He should be supported through Patreon by all of his fans!

[@o_deabanana4355]

He's an incredible jazz pianist too.. you can kind of tell in his playing.

[@caseyfleischer8750]

He taught me!!! I got lessons from him in the city!!

[@zaferalabbas]

Luckyyyyyy

[@Vladythebest96]

The pianist is exceptional, he feels the music, and has a specific touch when he plays...adds the whole character to the music

[@TerryMeisinger]

Wow! That kid pianist must be from another planet. What a performance. Wow!

[@HUGOLEMOS]

Fantástico!!!!

[@nativ5311]

simply one of the best things i have ever heard

[@soobinha1279]

It is............ i can hardly close my mouth.. wonderful!

[@TheBeachinsurfer2001]

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LarryHatch]

Wonderful to see Russians embrace a composer of Russian heritage. In Soviet years, even a Russian-American was taboo. So many Russians secretly loved jazz and the blues and now they can openly celebrate one of their own!

[@ltravail]

I am so embarrassed I didn't know about his incredible young man until very recently. And I almost punched a hole in the wall when I found out he had been in my area just a month ago at Blues Alley, missing my chance to see this genie perform live. Now, I can really imagine the shock and awe people felt first witnessing a live Art Tatum performance, or Chopin, for that matter. And it is by no means a stretch to put this pianist in such company. He belongs! There are many superlative pianists in the world today. But Eldar is from another planet! Un-friggin-believable!

[@GeometryDashDyno]

SHOOT he was at blues alley, I might legitimately cry, dang it

[@jaymiehuff3997]

THis song is such a huge part of a New Yorker's soul. Whether they realize it or nit it is the very fabric of what we are. Gershwin nailed it. And the great thing is, it is timeless in its station. In 1000 years it will resonate. I am amazed and it still makes me cry when you feel the passion of those playing it.

[@josephcintron8544]

I love this piece.. Gershwin will live for ever!!!

[@danielappleton153]

I have heard many variations of " Rhapsody in Blue " for orchestra & solo piano. There are even some for guitar. But Gershwin will always be remembered for " Rhapsody ", an ode to 1920's America !

[@מיהפלחוביץ]

Эльдар,блестяще и неподражаемо!Вы покоряете с первых же звуков!Мне все время хотелось подпрыгнуть от восторга!Браво!

[@gradinafrica]

WOW! I love how the soloist adds his own voice to this performance. His solo and little additional licks are fantastic!

[@davidroosa4561]

Amazing. Thank you

[@aboswell45]

Truly incredible!!!

[@Uncle_Devil]

This is the greatest song that ever has been, is, or ever will be.

[@HADRIENFeraud]

Great. And what a great surpize to see Soul Goodman from breaking bad on clarinet too!!

[@EldarDjangirov]

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[@tracer740]

Interesting, almost ... magnificent interpretation.

[@MrGom3zone]

Awesome!!!

[@jimnabong1677]

So AMAZING !!!!!

[@waterdawg08]

Wow.....tremendous.

[@warrenmcgovern8231]

wow...the man is a machine.

[@rick3514]

Fantastic! Not just him but the Russian National Orchestra as well.

[@2010Fisk]

Happy Birthday to George Gershwin! I love this song!!!!!!!

[@user-eb6un6pt3d]

Огромное спасибо тебе Эльдар,это лучшее исполнение Рапсодии,которое когда- либо было.

[@elleondejuda4681]

What a beutifull piece... this guy is a tremendous musician. Jazz and clasical beutifull fusion oh Jesus ! The camera can't keep up with yours speed...you speedy Gonzales!

[@limitznl]

Now this is why I am glad I subscribed :) Waking up, looking for some music on youtube, and finding a high quality gem like this that keeps me entertained for the full 18 minutes... Makes me start the day with a smile. Thank you for sharing this classic!

[@Lorianotrentotto]

Bravo, bravissimo!

[@robertcringely7348]

I've watched this a dozen times, Eldar. It's my favorite recording of this piece and I have heard many. Your precision is astounding, but then you know that. Why are you and the conductor not in tails? And the concertmaster watches you like a hawk throughout -- it is because he likes your performance or (incredibly) doesn't?

[@octofish]

Saw Eldar at Andy's in Chicago. Gobsmacked.

[@stormyone]

Eldar knows all 18 minutes by heart. How many notes in 18 minutes? And he knows them all in order.

[@zinioli]

If still alive, George Gershwin would be very proud. I'm sure!

[@ronl7131]

Great touch, voicing and phrasing.....

[@rusty300649]

Wow Eldar rocks, fantastic

[@muhammedmusic]

Its realy fun.

[@tengizmeskhidze]

BRAVO ELDAR!!!

[@2010Fisk]

song ... geez ... masterpiece!

[@b33p]

Breathtaking.

[@yasha12isreal]

He played this like he's been playing it all his life 😏

[@misterfred723]

I once played Midnight in Moscow with Eldar

[@muhammedmusic]

boombastik and fantastik!?!

[@London_miss234]

Clarinetist, wonderful!

[@antoniotechereskjunior3690]

a musica e' linda e a orquestra e' maravilhosa

[@babyfir77]

I didn't begin to appreciate the song until I saw Fantasia 2000.

[@jerryzucchero8614]

Absolutely sublime music! Rap can't touch it.

NO SHIT?!!

[@TheOriginalBlackBradPitt]

My new lifelong goal is to learn to play the piano just so I can play this song

[@tomlettman]

We are privileged to live in the same era as the genius Eldar.

[@Mettttie]

he was like fuck Gershwin...this piece is mine now :D

[@cuneyterkanol]

Rhapsody in Blue - Eldar Djangirov's own cadenza 8:01👍👍

[@NotExplicable]

Camera couldn't keep up with those fingers

[@jeremyhastings7156]

I'm not sure it's the camera, the upload is laggy/lossy in quality - both audio and video.. A shame, since Eldar and RNO performed a/the perfect tribute.

[@vlipovoy]

yes

[@ayrtonvalenzuela]

When u play better then George and u take ur own improvements! Lol! Awesome dude... congratulations for all.

[@maxvolos]

dominating

[@johnlindstrom9994]

This piece is so commonly performed that it can almost sound trite sometimes. NOT HERE. With his Jazz touches, Eldar sparks it up wonderfully. Rhapsody is American, but somehow World Music now. Composer: Russian, Jewish immigrant to USA, who dug the Black music he heard. Performer: A guy from Russia where Jazz was once banned! Should we thank Louis Armstrong? Scott Joplin? Art Tatum?

[@rockchalky26]

Just because Fantasia related this song to New York, in no way means this song is. This is simply American!

[@jeanshaffer1333]

Why didn't they play this at Sochi?

[@CosmicTeapot]

+Jean Shaffer Because this song has nothing to do with russia or russian culture... Olympic ceremonies are supposed to show off what your country has given to the world, it would've been a bit random for them to play this.

[@Bu3uPb]

13:32! )))) like rabbit )) oumphffff very cool at all!

[@ocordero]

beautiful interpretation on the piano, one of the best i've heard in recent years. orchestra was a little sloppy and seemed a bit disinterested. marcus roberts trio and seiji ozawa have great interpretations, too. so far the worst interpretations are lang lang and herbie hancock.

[@jeremyhastings7156]

Eldar, did Putin steal your SuperBowl ring?! You know you made it, when... Great show!

[@soniaparrotathayde9221]

"Divino" Mas, como descrever o que se sente quando se ouve? Pra mim é impossível, por mais palavras e adjetivos que eu tenha ou use, ainda assim, não há como descrever..

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[@stormyone]

Russia's national orchestra plays music by Gershwin whose parents fled Russia's pogroms. Thanks to Russia for giving America (and the world) the Gershwins.

[@p1anosteve]

Don't get me wrong Eldar is definitely a genius.. the Tatum of our time think, but as great as his additions are, I do wonder if Gershwin would have approved. If he'd played it straight .. I think a great performance would have been even better as the orchestra is also superb.

[@Ncherpelis]

This is the only recording of Rhapsody in Blue I didn't feel I was suffering through at any point. If I were Gershwin, I'd be grateful for this interpretation.

[@johnlindstrom9994]

Amen

[@4life10music]

Its beautiful.. but whats with the clapping??

[@gregg827]

It's not a song. Songs have words.

[@janetshea9572]

Don't ever see this having been played in the Soviet Union. Too decadent. The Russians must have been blown away when they started being able to hear everything they had missed.

[@paulyonsmusic]

it's technically not a song because there's no singing...

[@user-rg8ze9bc6u]

Am I the only person in the world who does not like this piece?

[@ejej_shej7958]

It was heavily influenced by jazz I believe. Probably why a lot of Jazz pianists like playing it

[@spartacus9189]

too mechanical, not lirical enough!!!

[@cuneyterkanol]

your mother is mechanical....

[@GeometryDashDyno]

CUNEYT ERKANOL Best reply to anything I’ve ever seen in my entire life

[@etruzey]

yes

[@NotExplicable]

Camera couldn't keep up with those fingers