Grigory Sokolov - Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C Minor, K. 457, III. Allegro assai

[@deutschegrammophon]

As Sokolov focuses on 'music made in the present moment, unique and unrepeatable' - have you ever had the chance to see him perform live?

[@marcoercolanism]

Deutsche Grammophon unfortunately no, I hope in the future

[@dariocaporuscio8701]

5 times!

[@OuaghlaniAlaa]

Once in Valletta, Malta, in April 2017 !

[@MarcelloCanali]

He comes almost every year to Belluno (my small town in Northern Italy) before he starts his tours! Never missed him.

[@deutschegrammophon]

@@dariocaporuscio8701 wow!

[@riazhassan6570]

So many good, so many brilliant pianists round the world, some with dazzling techniques who play with a wild rush that obscures the musicality of the piece. Sokolov stands out for his sensitive, poetic interpretations, for the value he gives to each note in its due place

[@GSHAPIROY]

In due difference, Mozart marked this movement "Allegro Assai" (exceedingly quick) for good reason. This music is not meant to be poetic, it is meant to be frantic and anguished.

[@markkavanaugh8320]

@@GSHAPIROY IDK, Mozart left so much up to the performer, if you like it fine, if not fine too. Remember, before he finished anything, he was on to the next couple projects. I simply can't get enough of him and Beethoven... Pretty much stopped the rock n roll stuff years back and these two are paramount now.

[@Divienpiemont]

His hands on the piano keyboard alone are fascinating, highlighted by you tube we are absorbed by their fascinating playing, you are then captivated by the magic of the work that happens to you.... Immence!

[@syourke3]

Sokolov brings out the operatic aspect of this sonata - the song fullness, the dramatic effects. He finds more beauty and emotional depth in this piece than any other performer.

[@lyolevrich]

finally music from a true pianist 🙏 not from people with running fingers

[@RafaelAguirreGuitar]

Sokolov fills the space with music that captivates you. Sublime!

[@ЛарисаКутузова-ф4о]

Григорий Соколов играет убедительно и заставляет слушателей поверить в его версию событий . Моцарт в его интерпретации приобретает дополнительные краски . Это Моцарт современности , помещённый в век Грядущего . Blockbuster story! Ее лучшие талантливые исторические версии , яркие и современные ! Соколов рассказал ее в стиле Моцарт !

[@RinatNugayev]

Класс!Каждая нота-произведение искусства!

[@josepholeary3286]

never heard a Mozart sonata sound so vibrant and various

[@annebizcoach]

Absolutely stunning! A balm for the soul in these times. 🙏🏼❤️🎹

[@deutschegrammophon]

Couldn't agree more!

[@neilwalsh3977]

It's like Mozart weeping over Rondeaux past - what an incredible movement

[@Elena-lq8sp]

В исполнении Соколова Моцарт такой живой и практически современный! Это как-то неожиданно и просто восхитительно!

[@sun6034]

정말 좋습니다. 거의 매일 듣는 듯~~~

[@choibyeongwoog988]

Wow,,unbelievable unique pianism..

[@ybb5916]

Le son de cette patte de velours ! !!!!!😊😊😊

[@061mozart123]

What consummate artistry. Such a feeling of the music being created in the moment, Mozart's music truly played in a manner befitting the composer. What a joy to watch and listen. Thank you.

[@TS-rd3gh]

His playing is so amazing that there are no words to describe it.

[@hghan]

Solokov plays it very beautifully

[@ruchakitry]

Que perfeição! Sokolov é obra de Deus!

[@BluemoonTraveler]

Very nice music and beautiful playing. Thanks for sharing my dear friend. Your piano performance is the best. Full view and Big liked. I wish you have a great time...👍👍

[@deutschegrammophon]

Thanks for listening

[@singtatsucgc3247]

This style of playing Mozart reminds me of the late Emil Gilels.

[@LucaZani3012]

Che interpretazione fantastica 😍! What a wonderful interpretation

[@pelegrino791]

Genius ! I have heard and played myself this sonata numerous times but I have never heard it played this slow but ... why not ?

[@X.00896]

Never heard this at such a slow tempo, but I love it

[@JasmineMelbourne]

Same

[@gulsunkonuray2550]

İn fact when Mozart is played too fast İ get a feeling if "let's get it over with". A slower tempo makes the music more penetrating.

[@Wkkbooks]

Not slow at all! To try to give the impression of allegro assai to the opening material forces the busier parts to become impossible and absurd.

[@elizabethlewis1521]

I played this sonata for my diploma and was told to take this movement faster but I love this tempo as it enhances its beauty.

[@aburnens]

Best ever The first edition for this movement reads "Allegro assai". It's only the copy giving the usually performed "Molto allegro agitato" Many excellent details in this recording which are usually lost/overheard.

[@lb3598]

Sokolov is a magician.

[@joaskany]

One of my favourite pieces of Mozart, and it's maybe because the interpretation is just marvelous and suit perfectly to the piece. It's a great work done here by the pianist 👏🏾👏🏾

[@Firstneem1530]

One of my favorite pianists. Perfection.

[@cajcip]

I am as captivated by his playing as the audience!

[@steelclassicm890]

He is the real deal

[@LouisEmery]

I'll try it this way. One can explore the sound when it is slow.

[@marycavender7136]

Excellent performance! Brilliant!!**

[@paulkrichel6325]

ABSOLUMENT IMPRESSIONNANT !!!!

[@nikt7883]

Sokolov. What a inspirational musician!

[@ЮрийЕпифанов-п5ш]

Григорий Соколов Мастер изящных нот, проникнутых виртуозностью исполнения.

[@georgiygritsay4815]

Браво!!! Маэстро!!!

[@lucafabbrilightfactory6993]

thanks , for me the greatest living pianist !!!

[@deutschegrammophon]

Wow, thank you!

[@ninasnetovva2973]

Прекрасный представитель нашей школы музыкантов-исполнителей. Сейчас у молодых исполнителей на первом месте - техника исполнения, виртуозность исполнения. An excellent representative of our school of performing musicians. Now young performers put in the first place - the technique of performance, virtuosity of performance.

[@guydevillebichot5456]

Superbe interprétation de l'esprit même de Mozart ! C'est très beau !

[@kanekokazuko7034]

本当に素晴らしいです❗いつも名曲をご紹介いただき、すごく嬉しいです。有り難うございました。

[@anashayble]

Wow this is insanely good❤

[@BebaPlace]

Professional 🎹 Love it 👍

[@sh-ev8om]

Thats amazing🎶

[@RadoslawMichalek]

my favorite performance!

[@haPpYtGEtHear]

speechless

[@DavidB-ec7bm]

There is always a point between the composer's intention and the artists' adaptation.

[@puriaqara2086]

Thank you.

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

Lo he escuchado siempre genio 😃

[@ruchakitry]

BRAVO!!!!!!

[@齋藤和子-f2z]

やはりモーツァルトは美しいですね。素敵でした

[@marksmith3947]

Nice performance

[@albertfocarius8247]

Que c'est beau !

[@ЖеняЖеня-я3з]

Гений среди нас!

[@zenevg]

1:56 Beethoven, 8th sonata (Rondo allegro).

[@Sandrah326]

Linda!🙏❤️💐👏👏👏🇧🇷🖖

[@douglasdickerson5184]

💙💙💙

[@Musinotre]

Sous l'apparente simplicité du discours de Mozart se cachent des territoires qui se superposent et qu'on peut explorer avec ses sensibilités individuelles.. Sokolov exprime la sienne, et quitte la norme habituelle. Il faut du talent pour cela , et le vieux routier de la musique en a.

[@davideluciano6119]

It's my first listen to the third movement. Now all the others "interpretation" will sound too fast. Cause for me this is the perfect tempo.

[@GSHAPIROY]

+Davide Luciano But it lacks the breathlessness and anxiety that is portrayed in quick tempo.

[@238assante]

he starts slower than usual, but he picks up the tempo soon after and is in fact pretty much on par with many versions. I love hearing different approaches if they bring a new light to a work. Which Sokolov rarely fails to do.

[@stefanbalcerak]

Maestro das ist Maestro :)

[@kuziokundera]

I can’t even imagine a life like his. Playing Piano for 65 years. Thousands of pieces programmed in his head. I don’t know if that is a good life, or not? Either way, beautiful music.

[@Tompiano999]

certainly beats a life doing nothing more than mediocre mundane activities with no value like watching crap like eastenders, watching tik tok etc then claiming your too 'busy' to actually do anything worth while like learn the piano

[@StephanePiano]

good life

[@neilwalsh3977]

At 2:12 - : ) Nice touch

[@chenghouhan2694]

bravo！

[@joey1371]

John 7:37-38 - In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

[@verymozart]

Yes I like it very much... But if you perform this at any classical music diploma with the first section so slow speed, do they reduce score or what?

[@lucyvampyre]

🙏🏻

[@juwonnnnn]

👏

[@nunotanackovic3398]

Mozartl ❤️

[@Good_Commenter]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TaeminChung]

Best

[@litoboy5]

COOL

[@-leochutkin4132]

Хочешь понять того, или иного композитора - Соколов объяснит.

[@dariocugia1938]

State of the Art

[@Eva_Piano]

Oh my god...

[@zooom4462]

☺️

[@ananasnasparisar9270]

His left pinky nail is uncut 😱

[@maxlavignasse6123]

peut-être un peu lent mais c'est superbe !

[@Rauherz]

👌👍👍👍

[@CSBstif]

I didn't know you were on Namek to register this.. sci-fi

[@888RustamMuradovMusician88]

Where this recording was made, Germany or Sweden?

[@MichaelBerner]

Turin, Italy

[@888RustamMuradovMusician88]

@@MichaelBerner Thank you,Mikhael!

[@michaelseberich3675]

In Italy, Turin, Auditorio Giovanni Agnelli “Lingotto”. I did the recording

[@dereklang3379]

Is this on Spotify? I’ve been searching for hours.

[@michaelseberich3675]

No, this is only on video for now

[@ronl7131]

Dude’s got some chops....

[@cajcip]

1:30 cough

[@michaelseberich3675]

live!

[@anukitsutskiridze8616]

4:23 .

[@crewelocoman5b161]

In the realm of classical music there tends to be two kinds of pianists. Firstly, the ones where it is all about them and secondly, those that let the music speak for itself. Sokolov belongs to the former.

[@deutschegrammophon]

True :)

[@petrouchka2011]

Not the latter?

[@roberacevedo8232]

Yeah I think you mean the latter. The latter would be the one that let's the music speak for itself. The former would be for Lang Lang or lisitsa.

[@morganyuen4231]

This sonata sounds like Beethoven to me

[@eee1904]

actually beethoven’s pathetique sonata is very similar to this one. it’s even in the same key and pathetique’s second movement uses a melody from the second movement of this sonata

[@dinotv8284]

I have only seen Lang Lang twice

[@claudioparrella183]

Sokolov suona Mozart come andrebbe fatto

[@K-FOREST_Original]

Some maestro plays coolly, and some maestro plays with his chest. I think Gregory Sokolov can do both.

[@temizdunya]

Another German palace music for king & queen and all other palace crew. However we live republic for ages.

[@771jlp]

Sounds Beethovenian

[@nicolacalabrese5773]

Meno male che e' Allegro assai!Pensa se era Allegro moderato!Sogni d'oro!

[@alainspiteri502]

what hard sonority in Mozart ?

[@ЕленаМохова-к7ь]

Исполнение произведений Моцарта требует особого туше. Это всегда было аксиомой. Этому, так называемому, пианисту это неведомо. Это барабанная дробь, а не Моцарт. Дожили, нравится даже акцент на окончании фразы. Такое отношение к исполнению Моцарта просто варварство, иначе не назовёшь.

[@giselapaschall9834]

So much hui unnessary, to much asked to keep Mozart simple? Matter of tast?

[@salvatoremartella5397]

Troppo lento

[@GabrielOG1977]

Where is the "Allegro assai"? Didn't Mozart know what "Allegro assai" meant? I see more and more an artist turned towards himself, allowing himself whatever he wants, and sometimes looking for ways to provoke the listener. Sometimes I almost feel as if he was joking. Look, I absolutely love Glenn Gould, but what he did with the Appassionata deserves not a single word. For years I've been saying that Sokolov seems to have chosen a way in which his playing is more and more about "me, me, me". The opposite of Sviatoslav Richter, Gilels, Arrau...

[@michaelschefold3299]

The same with the "Hammerklavier". He squeezes out poor Beethoven until there's no more Beethoven, then he fills the empty room with his poor soul...I'd prefer Beethoven's (or Mozart's) soul..... In my opinion he's the most overrated pianist today.

[@vladotepesh]

@@michaelschefold3299 Where is it provoking you unless you have a fixed Klangvorstellung? How is it even possible you are tied to one conception of the piece, even more, projecting what you think is Beethoven's and Mozart's soul (okay, of course there are measures and mathematics, but is Sokolov really so far away from the jist of it?) into pieces you hear? Of course, some of the grand classical musicians of the past would also say - the way we / I play it now is the only way possible, the way it is written is absolutely allowing only minimal exceptions and is the hardest to achieve. Is that so? Someone in the video plays piano for almost his entire long life, and he should not seek his way of transferring what is written in the score? And who is a pianist or in fact any musician to serve such petty comments? Of course it is him conveying the essence, who else could it be? Please, refer me to other pianists you heard live in concert and can reach the standards of Claudio Arrau, Emil Gilels or Sviatoslav Richter.

[@vladotepesh]

Is this only because he is not following the tempi? Or what does this comment so broadly apply to?

[@nevskixx]

@@vladotepesh He has become increasingly narcissistic about everything. He could have played this without 2 or 3 tempi and choose the right tempo consistent throughout in this wonderful Mozart Sonata. I marvelled at Sokolov's tone and his super technique, but less today with his overall musicianship. It's a harsh assessment of one of the greatest pianists alive.I have heard him play 4/5 times in London. Some wonderful playing , but it began to losing spontaneity. That's the word- spontaneity.

[@stonefireice6058]

@@nevskixx he just doesn’t fit to your measures, however subjective and biased they are. Are you a musical critic, who doesn’t like himself, first of all? I’ve known Sokolov personally since the 70s, and there is not a narcissistic bone in him, let me assure you. He is a concert pianist, whose each performance takes all his energy, drains him completely, and yet he always obliges his audience with extras. He chose this road not for the glory or fame, but because of his calling. And that’s why his mentor Emil Gilels predicted his success.