Grigory Sokolov - Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, Op.18 - Video 1993

This recording has been one of the most memorable Sokolov videos for me. Frustration, despair, reminiscence, nostalgia and triumph all distilled into this concerto. Highlights include the heartwarming moment from 22:23 to 23:00 and, of course, the majestic conclusion (starting from 34:32).
This is a re-upload from my previous channel.
00:12 - I. Moderato
11:45 - II. Adagio sostenuto - Più animato - Tempo I
23:58 - III. Allegro scherzando
Pianist: Grigory Sokolov
Conductor: Jukka-Pekka Saraste
Orchestra: Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Recorded on 1 September 1993 in Helsinki
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[@carol_lynecooper1237]

Superb,really wonderful & very exciting. Thank you so much for pinning this - much appreciated .. will try to share this video now

[@kostyaivanov7036]

Лучшее исполнение из всего ,что я слышал!

[@olgaolivia3687]

​@@kostyaivanov7036 Для меня лучшее исполнение - это игра самого Сергея Рахманинова!

[@catherinejones9396]

Thank you for going to the trouble of recording this for us Anson. I really hope Yunchan Lim hears it , if he hasn't already. I can already see some parallels in his hand movements in the large sound areas in the Rach 3, and in his attention to detail as well. Solokov is incredible. The best Rach 2 I've ever heard.

[@Jorg-NeithardtKeller]

❤

[@avalanche9026]

After playing a concerto like this the artist probably needs some time to return to earth ?? Wow

[@jayschwartz3203]

@@mauriciomontoya-pv9lu I don't like milky ways, they burny throat.

[@francescobrowne554]

As a pianist who has heard countless recordings of Rach 2 and regularly attends Sokolov's recitals (I consider him the greatest living pianist) I am astonished that it's taken me so long to discover this recording. Undoubtedly the best I have ever heard. Sokolov sounds like his own orchestra, the voice control, colours, and sheer force are truly superhuman.

[@anntankersley2468]

I envy you the privilege of hearing and seeing Sokolov in person. I hope to find and purchase all his cds. Greatest pianist (actually musician) I have heard and that covers eight decades of concerts and recordings.

[@user-kh3nn7tk1s]

Лучше сказать нельзя! ПОДЛИННЫЙ!

[@stevenfromer3816]

The instrument is truly an extension of his soul and we are blessed to hear it's voice .

[@cynthiagonzalez658]

One question. WHY are they always Russian ⁉️‼️🤔 I've heard Chinese and American pianists but it's still the Russian names that resonate as the GOAT‼️

[@user-ke7gi2ti2d]

Каждое моё утро начинается с этого концерта. Не могу наслушаться❤

[@stonefireice6058]

I’ve never heard of any world renowned soloist, who would prefer playing with little known conductors, but Grigory Sokolov does it to guard his artistic style and give “unspooled” new talented conductors chances to develop their own ways, refreshing his views of many times played compositions. The winning combination!

[@armandoyague6819]

Jukka pekka is a well known conductor! At least in europe. Sokolov is not playing anymore with orchestras, he had troubles with many conducters

[@kostyaivanov7036]

Родился Гриша в 1950 году уже после братского визита Еуроппы в СССР оставив 26 млн похоронок Добрые люди! Цивилизация! Сколько гениев тлеют безымянно в полях России Возвращаю вам ваше доброделание Примите с любовью и благодарностью Полную чашу Пейте до дна Не пролейте!

[@user-fv9lg9wz3d]

@@armandoyague6819 2:51

[@user-fv9lg9wz3d]

6:47

[@user-fv9lg9wz3d]

はら😅

[@dlhuo9366]

This performance is totally on a different level from all the rest!! Technically, musically, philosophically, and atmospherically unmatched!!

[@iaf4454]

It is, he is just superb

[@jgesselberty]

Agreed. He makes the 2nd an equal partner to the 3rd.

[@eel9]

so true

[@michelealba744]

Yes,you are right !! It's on an other level ....!!!!!!!! For me by far the BEST interpretation !!!!!

[@alexanderdorman5030]

Of course it's superb, but I wouldn't be so categorical aboul the level. Listen to Richter. (That's beside the fact that I love Sokolov dearly and am personally acquainted with him)

[@Sandbergpianist]

Its is the best version i've ever heard. Sublime, magic, tragic, heroic, passionate, powerful

[@Qdawwg]

Amazing. It's fun to watch Girgory push the conductor around and making the orchestra submit to his tempo, unbelievable performance

[@kevintcy]

Don't think I have or will ever listen to a more compelling interpretation of Rach 2 than this. Force and grace in equal measure.

[@dwayne_dibley]

I like your summary. Force and grace. Another good one I’ve just come across is the Sultanov performance. I do love Russian pianists!

[@olgaolivia3687]

The best performance of this concerto is Sergei Rachmaninoff's one! You must listen to!

[@michelrodrigues110]

Right, this is historical for that. The best pianist in his best performance.

[@harrynking777]

The conviction of Grigory Sokolov's interpretation is absolute. Great performance.

[@constantquestioning4010]

👌👏👏

[@lucildefrasca]

Excelente transmite los sentimientos del intérprete con suavidad, con fierza una digitación perfect, con su cuerpo todo. Qué placer escucharlo u verlo.😊❤

[@felixlehwalder2758]

It's so powerfull

[@Me-wk7dz]

This conductor really gets this piece. This group actually plays fortissimo/triple forte whereas all others I've heard barely touch forte.

[@leontrotsky8505]

Rachmaninoffs second piano concerto is not just technically impressive, but certainly the most beautiful piece ever composed. Words cannot describe the sublime joy and tranquility of the flute passages, nor the utter dispair of the first theme. Rqchmaninoff takes us, the audience through the entire spectrum of human emotion and experience, and he does so constantly reminding us that no matter how terrible and unjust things may become they always have the possibility to get better. This is the piece i will never stop listining to and this is the piece that i will love until i die.

[@bidoofismyking8962]

Foolish optimists

[@intrepidtraveller8212]

Its subsequent use in the film Brief Encounter has made it a constant favourite. When Classic FM combined together the chart positions of the first 15 years of its annual Hall of Fame chart, the work came out on top overall as the nation’s favourite classical work.

[@Jack-hy1zq]

Well said 👏

[@shanestuddard2606]

What a beautiful essay. Thank you.

[@sondrasmith2691]

I will accompany you on that journey. Rach. was my fav Composer by far. This Concerto is my very favorite. There is an old movie called, "Dangerous Moonlight." The producers or what have you tried to get Rach. to write the music for it, for which request he declined. So, a different artist was commissioned to write its music in as close a Rach. Style as possible. HE SURELY DID! It's called the "Warsaw Concerto," and the most beautiful thing I have heard outside of this Rach. Concerto. Look on KZbin for a girl at a baby grand piano beside a big window, wearing high heeled shoes, with long hair. I think her name is Olga. She clearly has the best rendition of that song. If you haven't heard the Concerto, I think you instantly fall in love with it, as did I. Happy listening! 😊

[@andyp5104]

The final few bars with their triplet chords represent the greatest finale in concerto history, and Sokolov devours it.

[@eleonoratoetenel4902]

My younhest son just past away , i am in pain, but when i close my eyes and listen to this i am at peace again. Thank you

[@carterdriggs]

You will never convince me that the moment starting at 9:30 isn't the most beautiful moment in music history. Immaculate playing.

[@fredahalim6646]

This powerful, brilliant interpretation of Rach 2 from Grigory Sokolov is haunting me for weeks,very beautiful,unique brave and powerful indeed.listening this currently during my PhD defense preparation

[@larrystratton9543]

I hope you did well.

[@FriendOfSnappy]

My God. My emotions are through the roof.

[@Hervinbalfour]

Sokolov's playing is so ethereal. He always brings out colors I never hear anyone play. Just simply breathtaking.

[@hprusa]

Piano keystroke solid as a rock, yet agile and airy. Extraordinary and unique sound!

[@denizgoktas116]

Yes, a lot of people mention his interpretation passionate and I'm not saying they're wrong but when I hear this recording or any other of his interpretations the first thing that comes to my mind is solidity, absoluteness like there is no search, no ambiguity whatsoever. It doesn't even sound like Rachmaninov tbh. Yet it is amazing.

[@hprusa]

@@denizgoktas116 Yes, he is truly sovereign. He doesn't care much about others. But that's probably its strength. He can afford it today.

[@constantquestioning4010]

@@denizgoktas116 Absolutely spot on Entirely agree Thank you for putting words on it so well 🕯🙏🏼

[@quaver1239]

@Honza Prusa : Yes, you’ve said it exactly. I couldn’t find the right words. Thank you.

[@iaf4454]

He is incredible

[@amyvictoriamcewen3615]

OMG - Grigory Sokolov's performance is ecstatic - extraordinarily beautiful - unbelievably intense - and his hands are so beautiful to watch...Thank you so much for posting this performance and for introducing me to Grigory Sokolov.

[@michelealba744]

Das Spielen dieses hervorragenden Pianisten ist quasi überirdisch !! Meiner Ansicht nach ist es unübertreffbar !!! Alles wird bis ins kleinste Detail gespielt ! Wirklich haarsträubend wunderschön !!!!!!!!!! Bravo , bravo, bravo, Maestro SOKOLOV !!!!!!!!!

[@flymoon24]

I feel in my opinion the best interpretation of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No 2 in Cminor I have ever heard. Thankyou for the upload. Grigory Sokolov is an amazing pianist!

[@damland1357]

I agree, also zimermans

[@user-bg2mo8hh5j]

Послушайте Алексея Султанова.

[@violaviolante6836]

DA SEMPRE IL MIO CONCERTO PREFERITO...RACHMANINOF UN GENIO ASSOLUTO...E SOKOLOV INSUPERABILE...NON HO MAI DISTOLTO GLI OCCHI DALLE SUE MANI....INCREDIBILI QUANTO SIANO MERAVIGLIOSE...UN UOMO CHE NON HO PAROLE PER DEFINIRLO...E IL CUORE È PIENO DI FELICITÀ ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Seenall]

His intro of the first movement is something else. And his presence + the camera angle adds so much to it

[@mistermornevanderberg]

Just when I think I have heard all the brilliant recordings of this Rach masterpiece I hear this! Absolutely marvellous!!

[@johnpearcey]

No matter what Sokolov plays, he always manages to draw your ear to something new that your never heard before. Masterful.

[@constantquestioning4010]

🤲👌👏👏

[@rousygetmey5617]

Поистине Великая Музыка С. В. Рахманинова в руках и голове великих музыкантов- исполнителей. Благодарю.

[@robertcohn8858]

I have never seen such a beautifully passionate and forceful interpretation of the Rach 2. Really outstanding recording. Thank you for posting.

[@mauriciomejia5626]

I agree. A very unique interpretation indeed

[@dasteufelhund]

I have. Both Lang Lang's and Martha Argerich are both outstanding interpreters of Rachmaninov. But I agree, he is playing this piece god-like

[@herobrine1847]

I wish we could see more pianists like him. Not afraid to pound the hell out of the keys, showing a bit of personality when the music calls for it. Nowadays so many modern pianists play weakly under the guise of accuracy and convention.

[@martinroy8568]

p'

[@budiandatioanda7418]

​@@herobrine1847 absolutely agreed!!

[@quaver1239]

The COLOURS!! Grigory Sokolov is a miracle. Have never before heard the Rach 2 played like this. Could listen to and watch this performance every day for the rest of my life without tiring of it. Thank you very, very much for the upload.

[@sheeplehunter2000]

Stunning technically, musically and emotionally. A pure wonder.

[@michaelsalientes571]

BEYOND BRILLIANT ! Electrifying , with so much power and grace … one of the most amazing performances ever given for this concerto . He is an AMAZING gift to the world 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟!!!

[@violaviolante6836]

ASCOLTANDO QUESTO CONCERTO HO PERSO LA COGNIZIONE DEL TEMPO E MI SONO IMMERSA COMPLETAMENTE IN QUESTA DIVINA MUSICA....😊😊😊😊😊 OGNI GIORNO DELLA MIA VITA L'ASCOLTO...E OGNI VOLTA È UN SOGNO..❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💜

[@kirstikouvo2139]

Thank you Grgori Sokolov and Jukka-Pekka Saraste !!

[@ginetteortega5334]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MarkInLA]

~ That a human being can memorize all that, leave alone all the expression required is genius at it's highest plateau on earth, save only for the composer himself ~

[@sergeifeka3478]

Великая музыка, Великий композитор и Великий исполнитель… это просто пятое измерение…

[@user-lc7vw6ov1w]

Нет, измерение... то самое, а это мы в ином живём.

[@sassymenses]

​@@user-lc7vw6ov1wза себя говори

[@user-sk1mn1ct4t]

Гениальная интерпретация!неземная музыка!Пламя!какие краски!❤

[@lt7220]

This is hands down, by far, the best Rach 2 ever recorded.

[@mulcio2500]

The level of beauty and mastery of this concert is unparalleled. A russian played by another russian star GS. And we have to.mention the orchestra and its conductor they were just out of this world Bravooo!!! Thanks to AY for this unforgetable gem

[@sondrasmith2691]

Yes! The Orchestra was fantastic too! Bravo!

[@richardcourtenay8114]

I've listened to all the other interpretations I can find but this is the real deal. Grigory reads the mind of the composer so well and puts his soul into each note and seems to be leading the orchestra.

[@user-kh3nn7tk1s]

Браво! Лучший комментарий!

[@semrabahcivan8627]

Breathtaking performance, I am speechless. Thank you.

[@kellenlockwood8206]

One way to describe this is Masterful... The way the Orchesta and Grigory balance the melody is perfect. You can hear the tenacity of the performers as clear as day.

[@liberte5847]

Extraordinary version ever. Merci beaucoup from Paris France 👍 👍 👍.

[@user-iq3ku1wn2k]

Очень певуче или мягко, очень красиво! Завораживает и поглощает.

[@rodrigomunoz-ribadeneira5327]

I am not a pianist, however, the rendition of Grigory Sokolov's interpretation is absolutely great. He plays with such an emotional and passionate stile. It is just wonderful!

[@Suplex479]

​@@dejuren1367lol

[@Ace-dv5ce]

@@dejuren1367utter blasphemy

[@mimichokmamaeva2646]

Боже! Когда я слушаю Рахманинова я буквально таю и душа моя расцветает политая слехами счастья. Григорий Соколов пленил меня своей божественной неподражаемой игрой .Благодарю ! Благодарю!

[@user-ke7gi2ti2d]

❤

[@ThomasOgrodnik]

The whole orchestra sounds almost like a choir at 35:15 I haven't even listened to the whole video, but I need to revisit famous romantic works again. Just from the tiny excerpts I heard, this performance is stunning.

[@user-nn2hh4to5n]

How powerful and impressive his interpretation is!

[@mimichokmamaeva2646]

Готова отдать душу за эту непостижимую красоту .Чувства и эмоции переполняют душу и слёзы сами льются , не ведпя того.❤❤❤

[@maksimryslyaev4794]

Как же вы будете воспринимать красоту, если отдадите душу?

[@rogerjones1320]

Such mastery. Brings tears of the deepest emotion.

[@damland1357]

What an absolute mammoth performance. Incredible.

[@damland1357]

Especially 6:45

[@deborahold7531]

Magnificent performance of this concerto BEYOND WORDS ! Thank you very much for this posting.❤

[@pearlfisher8988]

Sheer bliss.

[@ElisPalmer]

Most soulful delivery of this piece I have ever heard. From now on I can’t listen to a different one anymore ~

[@michelealba744]

Vous avez tout à fait raison ! Une interprétation d'une extraordinaire finesse , avec le souci du moindre détail !! Un immense pianiste , Un Rach 2 difficilement surpassable !!!!!! Bravo, M. SOKOLOV !!!!!!!

[@anntankersley2468]

One wayward thought comes into my mind ..some times get compassionate concern for the exhaustion & stress and pleasure Steinway & sons feel after a Sokolov performance or practice.

[@berlinzerberus]

Nach den Einleitungs-Arpeggiandos, zu Beginn, mit dieser Intensität gespielt, wären andere Pianisten schon erledigt, nicht so Sokolov. Bravo!

[@michelealba744]

Quel jeu subtil de cet extraordinaire pianiste ! Epoustouflant !! Les moindres détails sont mis en relief !! Quoique simple mélomane, je pense pouvoir affirmer que cette interprétation -là est pratiquement indépassable !!!! D'une beauté quasi surnaturelle .... Un immense bravo à vous, Monsieur SOKOLOV !!!!!!!!!!!! Vous êtes un génie musical !!!!!!!!

[@michelealba744]

Interprétation flamboyante d'un très grand artiste ! Oeuvre superbe ...

[@Dylonely42]

Quelle œuvre…

[@joannerothschild5647]

A beautiful rendition of this amazing composition that I could listen to all day long! Possibly one of the best recordings I have ever heard!

[@kernelstudios8996]

One of the best composition ever conceived, for sure.

[@user-ih4wj1bf5r]

@@kernelstudios8996 одно слово - " Гениально" !!!

[@Jack-hy1zq]

Such a unique master. My favourite pianist. His style and authenticity without equal. Wonderful. And the odd bum note demonstrates that he plays on the dangerous, unrestrained edge of his ability; without fear: liberated 👏👏👏👏👏

[@constantquestioning4010]

❤👌🙏🏼

[@user-ux5ux2sw7v]

Мощнейший. Талант. И. Огромный. Труд. Творят. Чудеса

[@user-wn9dv1xf5l]

Музыка Рахманинова бесподобна 🙏 Это душа нараспашку ❤❤❤❤ Любовь, слёзы, полёт 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Соколов гениальный пианист!!! Оркестр подстать ему 👌🏽🎵

[@davidherz9968]

Goosebumps from the first note, shivers up and down my spine, imagine had I actually been there! What a performance. Thank you Grigory!

[@rousygetmey5617]

Удивительное время, сохраняющие такие шедевры исполнения. Браво, Маэстро! 🎉🎉🎉

[@angelinipatrizia2601]

quanta umanità in questo pianista, una delle migliori esecuzioni di questo meraviglioso concerto!

[@sheilanovitz8578]

Thank you, Anson Yeung. For me, this is the best performance, musically, emotionally and technically, I have ever heard. Very grateful that you shared it.

[@pakcheong5346]

L😮

[@user-ps6gd2kw6f]

Уровень- БОГ....Как хорошо , что я могла услышать это выступление.... Невероятно талантливый исполнитель....

[@genekelly8467]

Wonderful performance-Rachmaninov is divine!

[@lucianasalis9216]

Uno spettacolo paradisiaco! Lo adoro! ❤️

[@sondrasmith2691]

I have never heard another performance of this particular piece that quiet equals this Artists interpretation! What a pleasure to listen to him AND this Orchestra! Hats off to a very fine orchestral performance!!

[@user-qe5wb5vk2c]

Мое счастье,раз в год Григорий Соколов в апреле-месяце рождения,выступал в филармонии СПб..отдавал дань городу,в котором родился и каждый раз это была встреча с вечным🌠

[@JohnathanJohaisen]

That sounds very nice 👍👍

[@user-iq3ku1wn2k]

Можно слушать бесконечно и многократно. Чудо!

[@recitareversis]

A rare video like this should be appreciated! thank you so much for making this masterpiece available, I love sokolov!

[@peterectasy2957]

this interpretation is something special. Its different than Richter`s one, but it has internal beauty, poetry

[@user-eb8cw6ht5n]

Интерпретация Соколова понравилась больше всего,что я слышала раньше,совершенно по другому,но так классно!!!мощно,масштабно,ярко.Огромная гордость за то,что принадлежу к этой стране,Рахманинов и Соколов-глыбы,благодарю!!!

[@user-cg1ih5ys6r]

Мощнейшее, серьезное прочтение музыкального текста Второго концерта С.В. Рахманинова. Потрясающе. Браво!

[@briancurry6008]

I think this is the most passionately emotional performance of this I've ever seen - Wonderful! Thank you!

[@user-of8gj5zz8t]

Рахманинов очень тонкий художник, а в лице исполнителя Георгия Соколова и, интересный, спасибо!

[@davidbrad6773]

What a magnificient perfomance of Rach 2 by Sokolov! I have never seen anything like this! I am totally in awe! The man is legendary!

[@user-natali1]

Бессмертная музыка! Великолепное исполнение! Вся душа перевернулась... спасибо

[@rolandkiefer4954]

Gänsehaut ❗️kann ich nur unterstreichen

[@ericcheetham8422]

This man is brilliant. Best interpretation I have ever heard. Magnificent

[@user-tw5ft9no6n]

Гениальный пианист, душа музыки

[@saimic01]

Quelle merveilleuse interprétation remplie d’émotions sublimes !

[@ddestiny44]

Mesmerizing… from the very beginning to the end.❤

[@paulgreen6921]

I have an original expression “some people are touched and others are retouched.” This man is so totally immersed in the music that he becomes a part of the musical “space time continuum.” I have loved this concerto since first hearing it in the mid seventies. If “What is from the heart goes straight to the heart”, this pianist by his radiant interpretation knits together the hearts of every music lover into a cosmic mosaic that rushes over the cusp of that Angels waterfall that, if I am not mistaken, is located somewhere in the African motherland. It is simply a rare occasion when I am moved so profoundly by a performance of this well worn masterpiece. I perceive Rachmaninov himself would be moved to tears by such ardent warmth and consummate beauty of power and expression. I listened to this rendition last night and am sure to return again and again. Thank you indeed Mr. Sokolov! PWG

[@olgaolivia3687]

I hope you, saying "this well worn masterpiece", mean in a good way!

[@paulgreen6921]

@@olgaolivia3687 I trust you will take it in the context of the entire observation. Peace. PWG

[@iaf4454]

❤❤ i couldnt find the words to define him, you did. His performance is out this world

[@sanago989]

Я всегда считал, что этот концерт для симфонического оркестра и ф-но, однако Сколов показал обратное! Великий исполнитель!

[@starfall8728]

Выдающийся пианист!Какая отточенная техника!Полное совершенство!

[@eleonora_rossi_soprano]

Very talented and inspiring performance! Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-bf2yk4ws6l]

Какая гармония между солистом и оркестром!!! Слушаю не первый раз. Первый раз, когда узнала этого пианиста, прослушав его целый вечер, на утро проснулась, а в уме звучит эта музыка. Слава Богу, что в моё время ещё есть такие пианисты.

[@RaineriHakkarainen]

Come on Olga!! Grigory Sokolov is=THE TITAN OF THE PIANO!! THE GIANT OF THE PIANO!! Grigory Sokolov his playing Chopin piano concerto no 2! Brahms piano concerto no 2! Mozart piano concerto no 2! Saint-Saens piano concerto no 2! AFTER GRIGORY SOKOLOV PLAYED THESE CONCERTOS THEN ALL THE OTHERS PIANISTS ARE REALLY ONLY THE DUST ZEROS!! GRIGORY SOKOLOV VERSUS ALL THE OTHERS PIANISTS 100-0!!!

[@RaineriHakkarainen]

The correction Grigory Sokolov his Mozart piano concerto no 24!! Grigory Sokolov THE GIANT OF THE PIANO!!

[@user-kt7mm7bp3j]

Исполнение Соколова меня потрясло! Какая самоотдача при изумительном мастерстве, благородстве! Брависсимо не только величайшему пианисту, но и потрясающему оркестру!!!

[@constantquestioning4010]

@@user-kt7mm7bp3j That’s precisely the word: « nobility » of expression Partnered with the utmost humility before a timeless masterpiece

[@constantquestioning4010]

Entirely agree that the close relationship with the orchestra is outstanding - and that the conductor is exceptional also All listening, seamlessly lyrical Such a beautiful meeting between dedicated unified great musicians Deeply moving (Like the conductor Celibidache, Sokolov shares the principle of unique live events captured on the wing in this fleeting way rather than fixed interpretations solemnly set in stone in recording studios. The ephemeral essence of live performance.)

[@user-eb8cw6ht5n]

Готова слушать это гениальное исполнение 100 раз.Как же классно,благодарю!!!

[@leonardusi2007]

Great performance and one of the best to play Rahamaninof’s vividly.👍👏

[@valeriysakov1410]

Браво пианист Соколов! Браво композитор Рахманинов концерт 2! Браво дирижор и оркестр! Спасибо!

[@ritabustamante8447]

Thank you God for so many beautiful things.

[@Mogwaithegreat]

Such passion and attack on that keyboard! Fantastic

[@user-eu6ef6ih3z]

Браво!!!👋👋👋👋👋🌿✨💐✨💐✨💐✨💐✨💐✨💐✨💐✨💐✨💐✨🌿🌍🕊️🌍🕊️🌍🕊️🌍🕊️🌍🕊️

[@nairamuradyan3087]

Sokolov by himself sounds like an orchestra. So powerful and melodic at the same time ! Simply amazing 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@bosiljkavujovic9376]

Beautiful! I love the most listen to this concerto interpreted by Alexei Sultanov!

[@riverajcs]

Extraordinary performance! How can one man play a complete concerto by heart? IT looks like he wrote the amazing piece! Superbe! Bravo! Molto bene!

[@11rightstuff]

Bravo Monsieur Sokolov! Bravo! Just a beautiful piece and interpretation. First heard this masterpiece with Sviatoslav Richter many years ago. He was also amazing and a Rachmaninov specialist.....thanks for posting 😊

[@nickng21]

Heart-wrenchingly beautiful. Possibly one of my favourite imaginings of one of my favourite piano concertos.

[@RaineriHakkarainen]

Come on Nick!! Grigory Sokolov=THE GIANT OF THE PIANO!!! THE TITAN OF THE PIANO!! Grigory Sokolov his playing Chopin piano concerto no 2! Brahms piano concerto no 2! Mozart piano concerto no 24!! Saint-Saens piano concerto no 2! AFTER GRIGORY SOKOLOV PLAYED THESE CONCERTOS THEN ALL THE OTHERS PIANISTS ARE REALLY ONLY THE DUST ZEROS!! Sokolov Versus All The Others Pianists 100-0!!!!

[@gerardmuller5352]

The single most exciting performance I have ever heard, not only of this piece, but simply on piano. Remarkable.

[@alexalshawabi4603]

Everyone seems to congratulate Sokolov here when to be fair, the conductor (Jukka-Pekka) probably deserves just as much credit

[@claudialevin]

I love Sokolov, such passion and control!

[@RaineriHakkarainen]

Come on Ana Claudia!! Grigory Sokolov=Only Passion and Control! Grigory Sokolov his rhythmic vital is The Best! Unbeatable vitalness!! THE TRUTH=Grigory Sokolov=THE TITAN OF THE PIANO!! THE GIANT OF THE PIANO!! Grigory Sokolov his Chopin piano concerto no 2!! Brahms Piano Concerto no 2!! Mozart Piano concerto no 24!! Saint-Saens piano concerto no 2!! AFTER GRIGORY SOKOLOV PLAYED THESE CONCERTOS THEN ALL THE OTHERS PIANISTS ARE REALLY ONLY THE DUST ZEROS!!!;Sokolov Maria Horowitz 100-0!! Sokolov Versus Maurizio Pollini 100-0!! Sokolov Versus Van Cliburn 100-0!! Sokolov Versus Aruturo Benedetti Michelangeli 75000-0!!! ABM THE HUMAN MACHINE KING PIANIST EVER!! Sokolov versus Marc Andre Hamelin 75000-0!! Marc Andre Hamelin THE CYBORG ROBOT KING PIANIST EVER!! Sokolov Versus Evgeny Kissin 125000-0!!! Evgeny Kissin The Ice Cold Piano sound Ever!! Sokolov Versus Lazar Berman 250000-0!!! Lazar Berman THE SLEDGEHAMMER PIANIST EVER!! Sokolov Versus Rachmaninov 100-0!! Sokolov Versus Joseph Hoffman 100-0!! Sokolov Versus Dinu Lipatti 100-0!! Sokolov Versus Mikhail Pletnev ( Pletnev=The most Powerful Ever!) 100-0!! Sokolov Versus Claudio Arrau 50000-0!!! Claudio Arrau The Stiff!! Sokolov Versus Samson Francois 100-0!!! Sokolov Versus Andrei Gavrilov 100-0!! Sokolov Versus Rudolf Serkin 125000-0!!! Rudolf Serkin The Cold colorless piano sound Ever! Sokolov versus Gulda 50000-0!! Gulda so over-rated pianist Ever! Sokolov Versus Daniel Barenboim 275000-0!! Daniel Barenboim The Most over-rated The second-rated player Ever!! Sokolov Versus Vladimir Sofronitsky 100-0!!! 5

[@andreasmodel2238]

@@RaineriHakkarainen What a great funny bullshittttt! 🤣🤣👋🤣🤣

[@linuslaumusic]

If anyone needed to support the superiority of a live performance over a studio recording, this would be it.

[@catherinejones9396]

Thank you very much for this marvellous recording-still viable after all this time. Was interested in the LH in the intro, haven't heard any other pianist add it, but it made so much sense. His occasional ad libs expanded this so well. What a great pianist. Watching his hands at work was incredible.

[@WCtrainer1]

This should be archived in the Earth's most amazing piano peice ever played by a human being.

[@idroj6566]

Una entrega absoluta al fenómeno de la interpretación.un Dios pianístico.como de otra galaxia 🌟🙏🌟🙏🌟

[@francoisgargaronis9494]

C'est un trésor de voir ce Pianiste jouer . Ses doight sont magnifiquement précis c'est très jolie à regarder. Je passe des heures devant cette vidéo et voir comment un homme peut être aussi passionné par cela.

[@torusx8564]

Ecoutez l'interprétation de rubinstein. Vous ne pourrez hélas voir ces doingt mais vous verrez à quel point cet interprération est insignifiante.

[@user-kn8rk5qg4f]

спасибо! Потрясающая запись! Мало у кого из пианистов такой певучий рояль, такое чуткое звукоизвлечение, а эмоции настолько благородно и тонко выражены. Для меня-Соколов любимый пианист. Жаль, что слушаю его только в записях, никогда не была на его концертах

[@marusya1900]

Мне ещё нравится как исполняет Алексей Султанов

[@vsevolodsemenov8498]

1993 год. Почти тридцать лет прошло.

[@olgaavakyan5068]

@@marusya1900 и мне тоде Соколов и Султанов Алешша-'тоже

[@user-kn8rk5qg4f]

Как я вам завидую! Желаю прекрасных впечатлений!

[@user-mr1kh2zd4i]

А для меня самый лучший пианист это Алексей Султанов. Абсолютнейший Гений. Гордость пианизма в Мировом масштабе.