F.Mendelssohn, Concierto para piano nº1, Alexandra Dovgan, Dima Slobodeniouk, Sinfónica de Galicia

FELIX MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847)
Concierto para piano y orquesta nº 1, en sol menor, op. 25
I. Molto Allegro con fuoco (0:12)
II. Andante (7:38)
III. Presto. Molto Allegro e vivace (13:02)
SERGUÉI RACHMÁNINOV (1873-1943)
Preludio nº 12, en sol sostenido menor, op. 32 (21:27)
Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia
Dima Slobodeniouk, director
Alexandra Dovgan, piano
Grabación realizada en el Palacio de la Ópera de A Coruña el 28 de febrero de 2020
Realización de Antonio Cid / RDC Producciones
Audio de Pablo Barreiro / CRTVG
ФЕЛИКС МЕНДЕЛЬСОН (1809-1847)
Концерт для фортепиано с оркестром № 1, соль минор, соч.25
I. Molto Allegro con fuoco (0:12)
II. Andante (7:38)
III. Presto. Molto Allegro e vivace (13:02)
СЕРГЕЙ РАХМАНИНОВ (1873-1943)
Прелюдия № 12, соль диез минор, соч. 32 (21:27)
Симфонический оркестр Галиции
Дима Слободенюк, дирижёр
Александра Довгань, фортепиано
Запись сделана в Оперном дворце Ла-Корунья, Испания, 28 февраля 2020 года
FELIX MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847)
Concert for piano and Orchestra No. 1, in G Minor, Op. 25
I. Molto Allegro con fuoco (0:12)
II. Andante (7:38)
III. Presto. Molto Allegro e vivace (13:02)
SERGEI RACHMANINOV (1873-1943)
Prelude No. 12, in g-sharp minor, Op. 32 (21:27)
Galician Symphony Orchestra
Dima Slobodeniouk, director
Alexandra Dovgan, piano
Recording made at the Palace of the Opera of A Coruña on February 28, 2020
Realization of Antonio Cid / DRC Productions
Audio by Pablo Barreiro / CRTVG

[@Csantos1941]

I am 79 years old; I have heard this concerto played, faster, slower but not better! Alexandra you are a brilliant pianist. This new World is lucky to have you!

[@mariannepylypenko6679]

I agree Carlos , she is truly gifted !!!

[@metatrader111]

This is such a testimony of how well Alexandra Dovgan plays this concerto. She is unsurpassed in many areas: clarity, expressionism, precision, and commitment to the music.

[@melquiadesbeitia1631]

Completamente de acuerdo, aqui Alexandra ha logrado plenitud y cualidad interpretativa genial, con identidad propia en su pose y estilo angelical, que le hacen unica entre los grandes!!!

[@VicTruter]

I am 69 years old on 16th April. I followed Alexandra for almost five years. She is the most talented young girl I ever heard playing. I love her style and I think she play better than some adults. I also love Mendelsohn and I give her 100% for good performance.

[@bossage_]

Many professional pianists play so robotically. Her flow is fantastic!

[@silenebohadana9531]

I hope she will keep this royal and modest atitude forever. It is rare.

[@shakuntalalivneh8742]

A rare combination indeed of modesty and nobility. , probably innate!

[@LaurentPingaultLyon]

Like Serguei Rachmaninov

[@goyonman9655]

​@@shakuntalalivneh8742 Royalty is opressive

[@thm4643]

At the age of 13, this young genius's playing has an intense, lyrical and singing quality. This is the beginning of a very long and distinguished career, filled with great achievement.

[@gonzalovaldivia3835]

esta niña es un maravilloso genio. interpretación delicada, sensible y enérgica. no queda más q agradecer por darnos el placer de oírla.

[@patriciatopper8401]

Yes. indeed. We are privileged to be auditioning one if not the greatest women pianists of all time. I just can't believe the enormity of this talent in so young musician. I'm very old but hope & pray I'll live long enough to hear what is too come from this lovely gifted young lady.

[@akramkareem6775]

@@patriciatopper8401l

[@ilovemycatrussell9298]

I think she was actually 12 in this, because her Birthday is July, and this was performed in February, and she is 14 now.

[@rawpotatofella9654]

Not when Russia invades Ukraine she won't

[@limitstoprogress]

Yes Alexandra, 12 years, should have had a standing ovation! She must have a memory as large as a mountain to contain this entire concerto (not to mention all the rest of her repertoire)! This performance is so perfect in every way, and enhanced by a master conductor and fine orchestra. Thank you to all, greetings from Canada! This gets pinned into "Favorites"!

[@raleedy]

Third movement: Concertmaster is obviously blown away by her performance.

[@roderickhenman807]

Brilliant as ever. Notice how the concert master and violist exchanged expressions of pleasure for accompanying such a wondrous young musician.

[@manuelbode4554]

What an expression at 8:57

[@keithtinkler4073]

No to mention the lady violist (?) behind her in line with piano keys

[@dogukankaradag4690]

What a sophisticated playing. It seems like this young lady is much talented than most pianists

[@roderickhenman807]

I heard a comment on radio that Sasha plays like a well experienced talented pianist in a child's body.

[@steveprice6157]

Она очень тадентьливо и красивй

[@joelmacinnes2391]

@@roderickhenman807 she looks about 17 here and she's only 12, she's got a maturity far beyond her years

[@nadiadesimone8645]

Alexandra, you're a little miracle. I'm not able to add anything... BRAVISSIMA!!! 💐💐💐💐👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@guillaumebenoliel]

I like it.

[@nadiadesimone8645]

@@guillaumebenoliel you are good too Guillaume... I racommend,continuing to play and study

[@guillaumebenoliel]

@@nadiadesimone8645 Thanks.

[@ТатьянаСигатова]

Неизьяснимый восторг!Как будто сами композиторы присутствовали ислушали свои произведения в высокопрофессиональном исполнении этой хрупкой и не по-детски понимающей музыку.До слез!Храни,тебя,Сашенька,Господь!

[@cesarmartinez1094]

So beautiful, your interpretation and you😍

[@Joe1935429]

She amazes me. So glad she loves Mendelssohn. Some of the old hands in the orchestra were obviously delighted with her performance. Many thanks!

[@vernonsmart]

A nice, bright rendering of the composition of a man who was only a few years her senior when he wrote it. It wants to be played with a light, youthful touch.

[@metatrader111]

I am moved by her sublime performance of this wondrous concerto. The whole piece is absolutely pleasing, but there are some passages in the second movement that so stand out, that make you feel like you are touched by heavenly beauty. I will surely go back to listen to this concerto maybe a thousand times more.

[@waynelutton4634]

When I want some more sunshine, I turn to this performance. Thanks for posting and hope all is well🌞🌞🌞

[@barbiesboats4522]

I'm amazed at how anyone, no matter the age, can play so incredibly flawless. BRAVO

[@drones7838]

from memory to

[@l.w.paradis2108]

There is nothing in this world that makes me happier than watching her hands.

[@sergioaguila1129]

ALEXANDRA una niña pianista que vale una fortuna como ARTISTA en el piano. Mi niña VIRTUOSA capaz de mostrar un talento divino y magistral💥🙌💃🌹🌹🌹🌹🌷🌷

[@Nobleman26]

Seems she has a gift from her pre-existence life in piano music playing ! In general, impossible to imagine a kid could understand those middle century piano music so well, but she does !!!

[@juancalahorrano6530]

The magic starts at 14:39, favorite part hands down.

[@melquiadesbeitia1631]

It's really magic to see her hands dance on the keys to the ectasis thru 15.30. This concert is a real jewel, I can hear it a thousand times!

[@Usiris23]

Clever pun you did there!

[@juancalahorrano6530]

@@Usiris23 😜

[@christinelun4773]

She is definitely outplaying any pianist alive. 👍

[@trombovolto1025]

Браво!!!! Просто гениальный композитор Мендельсон и гениальная исполнительница!!!!

[@elmiramuradova561]

Абсолютно согласна ,выбор Гениаль ного Мендельсона был просто для нее.

[@dibfranciss]

This is a pianist to be heard on our knees. Thank you for this heavenly moment, Alexandra...Greetings from Brazil.

[@strangenoise-mt2zf]

Вначале такая мощь. Откуда в этой хрупкой девочке? И понимание такое взрослое, а звукоизвлечение ни с кем не спутаешь.❤❤

[@dominiccordova8347]

Another step in Ms. Dovgans's climb to elite status. Funny that Mendelssohn and Rachmaninoff are "old hat" for this "grizzled" 12 year old vet. She has been playing both pieces since she was 9. I am truly blessed and grateful to have found her work. I have watched, and have been amazed by, her progression since the age of 5. Hats off to Mira Marchenko, Denis Matsuev, Valery Gergiev and everyone else on her team. She is a young Martha Argerich.

[@quaver1239]

She is a young Alexandra Dovgan. Not Martha Argerich. This girl is her own person and doesn’t need to be given someone else’s name.

[@dominiccordova8347]

@@quaver1239 Do not attempt to characterize my comment as ANYTHING but the sincere compliment that it is. My comparison is only that. A comparison in style and demeanor.

[@patriciatopper8401]

Martha stands alone and this young lady will be tight be side her crowned by acclaim with finest pianists.

[@dominiccordova8347]

@@patriciatopper8401 Agreed.

[@mindfulskills]

Dominic, do you know when her birthday is? I've been trying to find out but can't find it anywhere. She's either 12 or w13 in this video.

[@oliwertwardy593]

Для тебя техника - это средство для цели, а не цель. Ты замечательная!

[@SA-zl7yw]

Богом поцелованная девочка! Талант и труд! Умничка!

[@paulettezonneveld95]

Words can not express how divinely gifted you are God's blessing

[@BernhardMaierPhD]

She is the incarnation of musical beauty and reflects the vibrant history of Russian musical talents. May we all live to see her magic play contribute to world peace!

[@philem49]

Bravo Sacha, you are obviously one of the greatest contemporary pianist in the world. The world just need time to recognise that fact. Kisses from France

[@AlexTin]

Дорогая Саша! Сейчас концерт Мендельсона звучит изящнее и тоньше. В Вашем исполнении музыка живая! Яркая! Зримая! А Рахманинов просто Ваш композитор! Вы его очень любите! И всегда будете играть его тонкую, ранимую, очень лиричную, мятежную и гениальную музыку!!! Моё Вам искреннее Уважение и Восхищение!!!

[@leonovsergey1962]

Этот шедевр в исполнении Саши я готов слушать каждый день. Божественный Мендельсон! Благодарю Сашу за эту музыку в её исполнении!

[@maxlever9196]

Such joy in the playing of the Presto. Thank you Miss. Dovgan. And thanks to the GSO and all involved for bringing this performance to us.

[@craigr.celendar2069]

Finest performance I ever heard!

[@oliwertwardy593]

Прекрасный! С нетерпением жду Tвoего исполнения концерта Шопена. С уважением. Тадеуш из Польши.

[@rogerbussy2212]

FABULEUX TALENT

[@Desireyso58]

She's Amazing! So Talented Little Lady!!!

[@dinagalustyan9900]

Спасибо! Браво! Александра, ваше творчество приносит счастье в этот мир!

[@СветланаВоробьева-е1д]

Просто класс! Никто из детей-пианистов не сравнится с Сашей в исполнении этого Концерта. Эта девочка просто восхищает своим талантом, музыкальностью и трудолюбием.

[@zazazebee]

What a joy to witness her growth as an artist!! Bravo Alexandra!!!

[@nome1155]

Bello homenaje a los sentidos: Niña maravilla de 13 años con la majestuosa Sinfónica de Galicia. La mejor combinación para interpretar tan monumental obra de Félix Mendelssohn.

[@resilient7458]

Outstanding! Thank you Сашенька! Bravo! 💐

[@elmiramuradova561]

Моя любимая девочка,всегда жду новых исполнений ,слушаю с большим удовольствием.Сашенька чудесный ребенок и талантливая блестящая исполнительница ! Браво! Какой восторг.!!! MARVELOUS! BRAVO! 6:20

[@juanacereza6903]

Alexandra sos la mejor pianista del mundo!!. Talentosísima y muy humilde!!!

[@jelenaveselinovic7325]

Dear Aleksandra,I can not say anything but bravo,I' ve been listening for few hours your playing,such an amazing playing,would like my daughter play as well as you do,Take care and keep going.

[@joelmacinnes2391]

@@jelenaveselinovic7325 I don't think anyone her generation will play as well as her

[@christinevienet8585]

Merveilleuse musicalité et maîtrise parfaite ❤❤❤ Alexandra, tu fais réellement partie des "Grands" !

[@dominiccordova8347]

Ms. Dovgan please perform the Saint Saens Concerto No.2, G-Moll op 22 SOON. Perfect for your style and temperament.

[@craigr.celendar2069]

One day I would really like to play like her! It would take a lot of work! Her style is perfect! At age 11 I was playing Rhinestone Cowboy, she is amazingly advanced and beautiful! May God continue to bless her with every good thing!

[@MarcvanExel]

Mind blowing performance Alexandra, unbelievable really! Thank you

[@stanleychang8609]

I am very happy to watch and listen to your playing so wonderfully. Your progress has been great and rapid. I wonder what the future holds for you. But I am certain that God always will bless you.

[@MrCreative3]

Sublime performance, stunning artistry. The audience should have given her a standing ovation.

[@五十嵐雅典]

本当に素晴らしいピアノ演奏だ！ピアノ弦の響きと言い鍵盤の強弱の付け方と言い非の打ち所がない！彼女はロシアの真珠だ！

[@ГалинаХарченко-н1ш]

Сашенька, переслушиваю много раз этот концерт и Рахманинова. Удивительно зрелое исполнение и при этом по-детски чистое) Оставайтесь всегда такой милой, немного застенчивой девочкой, эта скрытая глубина и окрашивает музыку в вашем исполнении чистым светом)

[@ЗояТонких]

Спасибо. Замечательно. Храни тебя Бог!

[@АлександрЛевон-к9щ]

Прекрасная сверкающая трактовка этого концерта, и конечно впечатлила соль-диез минорная прелюдия Рахманинова, прямо чувствуется свежее дыхание и особое многообразие красок, был бы жив Сергей Васильевич, он был бы удивлен...

[@eytonshalomsandiego]

every time i want my heart lifted and a big smile returned to my face, its this, or a dozen other videos om Ms D's , i return to...or Clara Haskil, Dinu Lipatti, Richter, or Beatrice Berrut. Musicians with children still alive inside them...Thank you so much Alexndra D!!!

[@ЛюдмилаОвчинникова-г6я]

Дорогая Сашенька, спасибо, браво! Вы так талантливы и прилежны. Думаю Вам все интересно, и Вы круглая отличница. Получаю удовольствие от Вашей игры! Спасибо и удачи!

[@hannohartwig3328]

Erstaunlich, erstaunlich, erstaunlich. So klar, so selbstbewusst, dem Publikum zugeneigt. Alexandra Dovgan ist trotz ihrer jungen Jahre eine echte Botschafterin der Musik. Ich bin von ihrer Art der Interpretation gefesselt. Denn ihr geht es Klarheit und nicht um Effekthascherei. Sie stellt die Musik in den Vordergrund, und bleibt trotz ihrer großen Begabung bescheiden was ihre Person betrifft. Daraus erwächst die wirkliche Natur der Musik.

[@ManuelMacX]

Doy gracias a la vida que me dio el tiempo de escuchar esta maravilla...Alexandra Dovgan you are magnificent...

[@ЕленаБ-л3ь]

Даже оркестр с ней всегда играют как то особенно вдохновенно!!!!

[@РумянаТодорова-ъ2м]

Brilliant technique and feeling in such a young musician.

[@nataliafrolova1830]

Умница , с каким настроением Очень талантливая ивосхительная !

[@karlheiden1168]

The impresario should at the end of this performance kiss both hands of Alexandra as appreciation for her interpretation of the piece!

[@内田ガネーシュ]

19:54 that boy is me, who has been left speechless. It was amazing! A timeless interpretation. BRAVO!

[@mathildewesendonck7225]

Are you in the audience? How wonderful!

[@Marini176]

Спасибо за доставленное удовольствие! Восторг!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@nathanhanks9488]

Your poise and maturity are far beyond your years, you never cease to bring tears of joy for the appreciation of your accomplishments. Bravo, dear Sasha !

[@archibaltic4031]

Генияльно! Спасибо, Мадмуазель Александра. Не перестаю восхищаться Вашим талантом.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Sasha0K]

Brava! Молодец! Первому скрипачу тоже нравится:)

[@Alexagrigorieff]

Первый скрипач называется концертмейстер.

[@Sasha0K]

думаю все поняли, кто такой первый скрипач :) Хорошо, будем называть его концертмейстером

[@sassyrc1901]

Bravo! Alexandra♪ Nobody thinks you are a girl pianist anymore. The orchestra members, the audience, and us. Especially, the image of the cameraman in the lower right of you tells that. The velvet dress with lace is a very match for your thin arms ♪

[@scottthompson1677]

That is an incredible performance Alexandra. If you ever go on a concert tour in Australia I will have to attend.

[@ЛидияУкраинская-ж7н]

Спасибо!Браво! Александра вы состоявшийся музыкант,хотя еще и ребенок ,вы достигните еще больших высот обязательно с таким прогрессом.Успехов вам!!!

[@apfelmus102]

Dear Alexandra, I just listened to your performance with an open window. Suddenly, with the beginning of your first notes, a nightingale flew into the tree in front of my window and began to join you. Another bird joined, then two more. They had a lot of joy - until the beginning of brassentrance (the birds stopped singing😂). The little singers started singing with the piano again, but calmed down with the 2.movement. With the 3.movement they went completely nuts and had so much joy answering and accompaniing your playing, that several swallows and other birds came flying across! Well, I thought this may have been by accident and played the video once more. But - the same again! Absolutely wonderful ❤ !!

[@ЧерняевВладимир-ш2н]

😊👍

[@craigr.celendar2069]

I'd love to hear a live performance of hers. Simply spectacular! Can't say enough! I am completely impressed!

[@margritbieri1231]

An incredible expressive interpretation,technically perfect,great precision and with wonderful agogical moments ! Thank You for sharing. I ˋm looking forward to hear and see You in Basle at the 26th of October !

[@charliekim2939]

Amazing! I found her only recently. I am an old timer, who is rapidly falling in love with her. Her piano playing makes me happy -- happy to be alive despite all the dreadful/bleakness of life.

[@williamdeng1870]

Excellent performance!

[@harmony1773]

As good performance as when she was 11 years old, now more heartfelt and with better expressiveness.

[@dominiccordova8347]

She was 10

[@dominiccordova8347]

At the Grand Piano Competition in 2018 she was 10

[@harmony1773]

@@dominiccordova8347 OK Thanks.

[@keithtinkler4073]

@@dominiccordova8347 but very close to 11! no matter though

[@joelmacinnes2391]

Anyone have a preference? I think this one was slightly better, but I preferred the opening of the presto up until 14:45 in the 2018 competition

[@Entropymetrist]

Прекрасная Александра, прекрасный оркестр ❤❤❤

[@nikoniko4289]

BRAVA!!!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@mesecisenke]

You're genius! 💗

[@luizalfredoraposo6563]

Bravo! So young and wonderful. God bless you. I hope you will come soon to Brasil.

[@alexzuev431]

СПАСИБО Александре, её маме и папе , преподавателям ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉!!! Прекрасное исполнение!!!

[@larysayevdokymova-rizk6036]

Ласточка наша неповторимая⚜️⚜️⚜️❤️

[@christinaak4601]

Bravo Alexandra on yet another wonderful, musical and technically mastered performance! Thank you for sharing your musical gifts, and also for this programme selection- it reminded me of my late piano teacher through whom I was introduced to this Mendelssohn Concerto and Rachmaninoff prelude. All the very best and may you continue to enjoy your music!

[@williamdeng1870]

You are excellent pianist and we are looking forward to seeing your in next concert!

[@milabottema6864]

Excellent!

[@cherinagohjerta9321]

Touched to tears by your talent on every level of artistry and expression. ♥️

[@Philippepencet]

Wonderfull! Thank you for scharing! 💜💐🙏

[@romtom68]

einfach unglaublich!!! DANKE!

[@masterful9954]

legend.

[@JJTownley_Classical-Composer]

There is an earlier video of Alexandra playing this when she was, like eleven I think, and she plays it like a whirlwind--so much faster than here where it feels a little more subdued. The other performance really gets your blood pulsing because it is so supercharged, but never in bad taste--always pristine. The last time I heard the last movement that fast was Gabriela Montero's performance. But Montero is a professional pianist with decades of experience. Alexandra is barely budding and she plays it like a seasoned pro. Quite an incredible talent.

[@sheana2005]

She is absolutely unbelievable! So glad I've seen this, but I believe a much older person is hiding in a very young body!

[@micheldurand8716]

Je ne trouve pas de mots. C'est tout simplement merveilleux. Juste l'impression de toucher le ciel.

[@liamedeiros4333]

Bravíssimo , Alexandra! Vc tornou o concerto de Mendelssohn mais lindo do q ja é . Um belo futuro a aguarda!

[@thomaschenel753]

Je n’estimais guère ce concerto quand je n’en connaissais que l’exécrable version, nerveuse jusqu’à l’hystérie, de Serkin. Je remercie Alexandra de m’en avoir révélé les richesses. Elle a un talent unique pour tirer le meilleur d’une partition. Bravo ! Et dans le bis, un des préférés des pianistes russes, elle dépasse de loin, en poésie et en romantisme, Richter, Ashkenazy, Horowitz ou Kissin....

[@ttrons2]

I love how she shows her connection to the piano and music. Expressions and body language. I am looking forward to her playing when she is 30.

[@AndreKuentz]

Alexandra est une génie oui il y a certainement beaucoup de travail mis pas que.! ❤❤❤ bisous de la France 🥰 🥰 🥰

[@sylviajungjohann7106]

Tanto talento joven en Rusia. Eso es resultado de trabajo y educación que promueve el Estado. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ВалВал-г6т]

Сашенька, Вы - гордость России!!!!!

[@laylafilshtinskaya8406]

Она гордость мамы и папы никогда не видела что бы Россия умела благодарить

[@sandraquintana9964]

Maravillosas manos 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@sergiocattapan1192]

La maturità musicale non sembra nemmeno sua, sconvolgente. Come non adorarla?

[@nickvolgin5916]

А почему не человечества?

[@RobertoRAJAOFETRAANDRIANAINA]

Mankasitraka DOVGAN Alexandra.

[@jeanpierrewidlocher1521]

,,,que maravilha,,! Um Anjo da Música...

[@tadeuoliveira9919]

Maravilhosa!!! FANTÁSTICA!!! Não consigo parar de assisti-la deste de quando assisti o primeiro vídeo. Deus a Abençoe Alexandra ❤

[@delphineleroy222]

This young artist is absoluty unique...her play is fascinating by its rendering where technic and virtuosity is only serving beauty. I wish her to keep by the years this grace and perfection and also this great humility. As a French It would be for me a great joy to hear you in France. Is it scheduled in 2024 ? I wish you the best for the following of your career.

[@sergiovetrone466]

Straordinaria come sempre. Bravissima!