Elgar 'Nimrod' from Enigma Variations - P. Barton, FEURICH grand piano

[@clutzygamer8727]

No matter how many times I hear it. It makes me tear up while feeling a peaceful resolve.

[@mefilmingstuff4840]

Same.

[@tomowenpianochannel]

Perfectly put.

[@lostatseachel1235]

SAME and I can't explain why.

[@GRIGA01]

One of the greatest pieces ever written played by a talented pianist on a beautiful sounding piano, massive thumbs up my friend

[@mymatemartin]

What is it about this piece that so perfectly reaches into the soul to inspire hope and resolve? A truly majestic performance.

[@alexyoussoupoff888]

At first, I didn't think the piano alone could convey the power and emotion of this piece.. How wrong I was. Well done you.!

[@klausbambey124]

Magnificent!!! At first I thought only the organ or an orchestra can convey the power of this piece but you showed that also the solo piano can do that. The trill before the finale is thrilling.

[@gbarthg]

Yes, it's as if the entire piece builds towards that moment. Mr. Barton does a great job with the bass line throughout.

[@bsirvine]

It is truly amazing what can be done with a fine piano and a talented pianist.

[@jacquelinekabugo-raderson1878]

So beautifully played .. one of my favourite pieces ever 💖💖💖

[@wsmark3254]

Elgar would approve...

[@tomtaylor5577]

Yes definitely ♥️♥️ This is pitch perfect Almost Sorry 9.9 rated

[@runarhalldorsson]

“Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune without the words, And never stops at all,” Emily Dickinson

[@5610winston]

"Hope is the thing with feathers Perched in our soul all day. It does its little business And then it flies away." Victor Buono (1938-1981)

[@Mr4everPaladin]

great quote

[@markhall7646]

Was the Harmonic pedal used during this performance? I feel it was. This has life and breath I have never heard in piano performances of this before. And after two years, it is still soul-stirring and majestic as I remember.

[@simonhoare1241]

Heard this played in Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire today by a similarly brilliant Pianist. Inspired me to go learn it. Thanks for uploading (I know I’m 6 years out!)

[@tamburlaineman]

That really is a gorgeous performance. The last few bars are so tenderly delivered. Great stuff!

[@hensegundo]

This is the best version of this song that I've heard yet. You control the rhythm and the strength in a beautiful way.

[@davidmarcum9845]

Oh thank you Paul! You really know how to pick them! This has always been a favorite since my first hearing of it when I was a kid!

[@blondiepianist]

Same with me. First heard this piece around twenty years ago on the radio, immediately loved it.

[@MarziaGaggioliOfficial]

Amazing!!!!! So melancholy and touching music....beautiful

[@Zevyer]

Ah ! What a beautiful piece , it has been torturing my head since you posted the video. I especially like the symphonic arrangement but it's so nice hearing it on the piano. Very nice playing.

[@arvo56]

Best tune ever,=simple, original & beautiful!

[@ernestmathewson828]

very beautiful performance Paul and one of my favorites of all time...thanks for sharing!

[@gustavol_]

It may sound obvious, but incredible how one can hear every note from the orchestra on the piano

[@TonyD-UK]

3:23 this for me the the most beautifulest part !

[@MarziaGaggioliOfficial]

This is so beautiful, wonderful playing Paul!!!

[@MarianoStatelloPiano]

What a beautiful melody Paul🎶

[@paulgwynne2223]

Beautiful. Make me cry sometimes.

[@klovegrove9025]

beautiful playing

[@sebastianmalmsteen]

Great playing Paul! it was beautiful to listen!

[@Marunius]

Tremolo played fantastically :) Thank you.

[@98raja]

Amazing ! Speechless .

[@thisaudientlife5425]

Beautiful Paul.

[@soundneil]

Great interpretation Paul, the Feurich piano sounds very nice

[@neilyoung5116]

Simply beautiful my friend

[@mnpinto_]

Great performance! Is the first time I hear about Elgar. Some parts of this "enigma variation" remember me Beethoven 2nd movement of Sonata No. 8 “Pathetique” and others Bach Air on G string.

[@danielbaker7064]

The second movement of the Pathetique was actually used as loose inspiration when Elgar composed "Nimrod", so you're absolutely right to be reminded of it.

[@lefinlay]

Nimrod is the ninth of his Enigma Variations. I don’t doubt that inspiration may have come from the adagio in the pathetique, but it all goes around one common theme

[@MyNguyen-ph5si]

A man has no name, but call me James No it kind of did come from Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata. Variation no.9 is basically a memory, of an incident where Elgar was cheered up from his depressive slump by a friend, who hymned the 2nd movement of the Pathetique Sonata to him. This variation is dedicated to that friend.

[@Jauhara]

It also reminds me of the opening 1st movement of Beethovens Piano Sonata No. 31

[@andreaswagner4052]

This piece is unbelievable # magnificient. From God direct

[@chiefslief1886]

oh my gosh..beautiful xxx thank you!

[@anitathompson5688]

Thank you Paul.

[@MoniqueChiron]

C'est très beau. Merci Paul.

[@TERb8eLi]

I'm really in good spirits after hearing u play this piece.

[@pianist8963]

Paul excellent!

[@dianeswanson8206]

Beautiful!

[@gbarthg]

Thank you, Paul.

[@jamescerson3167]

Beautifull

[@davefar2964]

Wow, great, expressive interpretation. Thanks. Did you change the rhythm in bar 26 on purpose?

[@valve6642]

BRAVO!

[@jillstephens694]

A really lovely rendering, Paul. For me the right tempo, touch and expression. I will try to imitate in time for our next piano meeting ( for 12 passionate pianists). Thank you. Jill Stephens

[@MrGDBGROUP]

Brilliant.. i wanna learn this piece

[@kipmup]

Wonderful playing, nice job :)

[@AquaIgnis2012]

So reflective

[@colmanian]

Stunning

[@mikecaine3643]

Brilliant !

[@richardyancey7764]

Sublime.

[@JasonF19001]

Why the incorrect rhythm toward the end? Specifically, the 8th/dotted 8th/16th triplet figure, which is the only place it occurs in the piece?

[@wavecreatures]

Divine.

[@airvarie]

Awesome

[@isabelescario]

Fascinante!!!

[@ivantubey9049]

Your finest hour sir

[@TMCGa12]

Hey Mr. Barton, i was wondering if you could play some of Liszt pieces. P. S. I saw your elephant duet on the news. Funny elephant.

[@shaalin23]

What grade would you say this is? Amazing performance by the way!

[@mryaint]

Grade 5-6

[@AngeloDeAngelis748]

Stupende note....

[@sencic4532]

the beginning really reminds me of Christmas music

[@noerendon5375]

Which score are you playing from the link you posted? Is it the Percy Aldridge Grainger version? Thanks for your help.

[@milolouis]

La plus belle chose jamais jouer au piano! Je perdrais mon audition a cause de ca!

[@peterbalchin9274]

I can't see what piano he is on. It doesn't sound like a Steinway. Unless it is and he has difficulty making the best use of it of course.

[@gayusschwulius8490]

This is a Feurich grand piano.

[@NannyNoot]

Paul Barton, i want to get the Score but the Link you shared isn't working. Advice ?

[@Radiatoron88]

Go to the website IMSLP, and then under Scores click on E to bring up the list of composers whose last names begin with "E." Then click on Elgar, and then click on "Variations on an Original Theme, 'Enigma," op. 36." Then click on "Arrangements" and scroll down to find Elgar's own piano solo transcription of the work. I think Mr. Barton is playing Elgar's own piano solo transcription. Gorgeous work and beautifully played by Mr. Barton!

[@davidhillary5738]

Lovely, my mum used to play this.

[@mollylangley1314]

Love this piano song so much

[@MarieKrantz]

MERVEILLE !!!!

[@zoup]

you earned my "Like" at 2:10+ ;)

[@Jabberstax]

I do think this sounds best when played on piano.

[@vincentmonhemius8302]

I love you Paul, and I'm not even gay

[@SirVTropic]

The only piece that comes close to this is "Vide cor meum"

[@どらどら-w6t]

★★★★★🎹🎵😁❣️

[@nirpatel6944]

dunkirk anyone?

[@Леонид-ц7щ]

Предвестник Морриконе

[@peterbalchin9274]

Far too heavily played in places. I agree it should be double Forte in places but he is too clumpy. He would be better playing the whole piece quieter and then reaching for a louder effect as required from a quieter mean base. Of course it could be the piano that is not doing the player's rendition justice ....

[@neilyoung5116]

Although I think that’s beautiful, a true test is to see whether or not the Elephants like it. I think they will.

[@davidmoran5431]

how fine not to show hammers striking and glossy nameplate and pianist emoting --- just the hands v nice sonic wettening too

[@robertscaife2361]

I love the comment of Emily Dickinson so fitting .. perfect

[@definitelynotskittles]

THAT'S WHY PATHETIQUE (2nd mov.) SOUNDED SO FAMILIAR

[@drewway9599]

Just doesn't quite work as well on piano as it does on the Organ. The dynamic contrast needed for this piece is insane, and one that could only be truly done with a full orchestra, or an Organ. Beautiful either way.

[@tomowenpianochannel]

RIP QE2

[@reasonablyserious]

This sounds really good, but after hearing the organ version I can't fully enjoy the piano one anymore. #firstworldproblems

[@ConnorFrench]

Rees-Mogg for PM JC4PM

[@reasonablyserious]

@@ConnorFrench Let's hope not :P

[@sendykr]

Muse's The Globalist brought me here

[@ScruffyTubbles]

Not the best rendition. It needs more pedal IMHO and to be played less bangingly but more smoothly on the chords with that.

[@2355-c3y]

Too much pedal imo

[@MrSourkrause]

i suggest watching at 1.5 speed

[@acoolpianist]

You obviously have no taste.

[@westglee]

I actually recommend 0.75 speed

[@juliantruitt4037]

Ah.. You must be young.

[@CookedChili]

This would simply ruin the feel that this astounding piece provides...

[@Engineer9736]

Time is money