Hélène Grimaud: Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 58 (Orchestre de Paris, Christoph Eschenbach)

Recorded live at London’s Royal Albert Hall as part of the famous Proms Season 2001, Christoph Eschenbach conducts the Orchestre de Paris with Hélène Grimaud as soloist.
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0:00 Ludwig von Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op 58
1:20 I. Allegro moderato
20:55 II. Andante con moto
26:26 III. Rondo vivace
Including Cadenzas
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[@monikafricke1633]

Seit ich mich vor mehr als 50 Jahren zum ersten Mal mit Beethovens Klavierkonzerten befasste, ist dieses 4. Konzert mein Lieblingsstück. Es geht sofort unter die Haut und direkt in meine Seele. Ich habe dieses Stück in all den Jahren von vielen wunderbaren und ganz unterschiedlichen Künstlern gehört. Hélène Grimaud ist in ihrer Einzigartigkeit mit nichts zu vergleichen, und ich fiebere dem 13.06.2024 entgegen. Dann nämlich kommt sie in meine Stadt, die man auch „Klavierstadt Hannover“ nennt, und wird das Publikum mit diesem Meisterwerk Beethovens und ihrem engelsgleichen Spiel verzaubern.

[@samlewis7878]

The world of Beethoven is stunning enough......but this ladiy's piano playing is out of this world. !

[@edwinov]

Give me a week to practive and I'd do even better. You'll have to tell me which key is middle C first though.

[@blaugrun67]

tatsächlich ... kannte bis dato nur Nr. 5 von Beethoven ("Emperor"), dieses ist mindestens so gut, unaufgeregt hübsch, muss ich mir merken.

[@williamlovelady7217]

Beethoven knew something nobody else knew. I think Helene Grimaud picked up on it . Incredible.

[@johnnichols2088]

Highly recommend Mr. Gould’s recording. He brings transcendence to everything he does. God bless!

[@ikasutic1280]

Bethowen 4 em Je ne aime pas Je pense Q’il à dépenser l’énergie pout la 3 em ! Mais, avec Hélène, ce Soir Affine ,raffiné et SUBLIMES la 4em De Bethowen Tes Doigts sont VIRTUELS …Merci ❤️❤️❤️

[@anastaciaemilia4026]

@@johnnichols2088 As you have probably heard or read, Grimaud is considered the female Glenn Gould. Both have high verbal intelligence and lightning speed articulation of the English language. (despite Grimaud's native tongue is not English), including Gould's facial and mouthing movements in Grimaud. She stated in one of the interviews, that her piano idols are Gould and then Horowitz.

[@56Ronin56]

There is so much in the world today that makes me angry, sad or unhappy. This is the antidote.

[@jamesconnor4686]

My dear, you are an angel! Completely out of this world. Thank you from the bottom of my 83 year old heart. May God bless you richly. 😊

[@jimjackson7878]

My sentiments exactly, and I am 83 years also.

[@gregordekleva7090]

Helene is always a wonder.

[@leoncitron7140]

A partir de la 24 ième minute. Curieux et inattendu cette façon de descendre. Beethoven était en avance sur son temps. Un visionnaire.

[@cotaitcirce9]

Heaven! Beethoven would've been immensely proud to hear how much intelligence and feeling Grimaud puts into this. Just feel like she's talking to Beethoven directly as she plays this -- with a very modern sensibility, which he would've certainly shared. Excellent partnership with Eschenbach - he conducted this perfectly to showcase her and maximize the relationship between piano and orchestra

[@utekammerer348]

Bravo Hélène GRIMAUD für Ihre unglaubliche Begabung und Ihre faszinierenden Interpretationen. Weiterhin besten Erfolg und persönlich alles erdenklich Gute !

[@panprezes1993]

Ich fühle und denke, dass dies die höchste Liga der Welt ist. Aber auch Goldberg spielt in dieser Liga. Kennen Sie seine Aufnahme dieses Beethoven Klavierkonzerts?

[@chiragraju821]

She’s so goddamn beautiful

[@TaichiStraightlife]

I got out of wrist surgery Friday, 2 days ago, where they re-broke & re-set my radial bones & put in a plate, screws. When the nerve block wore off I was in FREAKING AGONY for a day or 2; up all hours dragging myself slowly from room to room, moans involuntarily leaking from me the whole night long; I had no idea what I was doing as I staggered slowly from room to room (THANK GOD I live alone... I would've been embarrassed to have anyone there to witness me in this pit of my life). Anyway I must've played Helene's Beethoven Piano Concerto #4 here a good 50 times (at least) all through the night & following day; how very comforting it was, spirited, lifting me up, a joy; she saw me through the worst (so far) of my weekend travails; may GOD bless her... what a brilliant cutie-pie; watching closely how this beautiful piece so transported her, & in turn me, for I felt a tiny part of that passion, which eased my mind through the worst of my pain. THANK YOU HELENE; THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSPIRATION, for allowing it to be a beacon to me and all the world lucky enough to witness this performance!! It was fresh to me every time; I'll always be grateful for being able to watch and hear your glorious music this weekend when I so needed it... -L.

[@TaichiStraightlife]

Just revisiting, 5 months later; still can't use my hand much... but this music still a balm, still fresh, still an exquisite joy. The drugs they gave me; utterly useless; sugar pills maybe.

[@kathycollins3043]

Praying for you ❤

[@TaichiStraightlife]

@@kathycollins3043 - Thank you so much, Kathy; all prayers gratefully accepted! You pray for me & I'll continue to pray for Ukraine.

[@kathycollins3043]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@xavierdeketelaere7202]

Praying for you too, sincerly.

[@netmendo]

If there was a ranking for youtube presentations of classical music, this is a candidate for number one. Hélène Grimaud is a Greek goddess that plays piano. Beethoven's concerto no. 4 is one of the best ever. The best performance because Hélène is much more than a virtuoso. She is one with music and totally dedicated to what she plays. Finally, the best filming with superposition of plans of executant, orchestra and audience which is difficult but results marvelously.

[@TS-bb1pv]

i agree with you From Japan JST、12:40分

[@drorginossar7719]

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[@drorginossar7719]

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[@josevaladez]

Maestra Grimaud is out of this world. She plays with a special neatness and touches deepest fibers. Thanks for sharing this jewel.

[@offshoretinker]

A beautiful woman, a grand piano and Beethoven...

[@brucejudithjohn7286]

What more can be said!

[@wiggom]

A human performance so brilliant, it's hard to comprehend.

[@eventtrading]

Helene's from another planet outside of our solar system

[@anastaciaemilia4026]

Indeed and without very high heels and very short skirts

[@EttorealbertoGelli-vr6sz]

Your love this woman and pianista but outsider of solar system there Is only a pianista died at 33..Helene Is a fantastic pianista, stop .

[@oliveralexandre3607]

One of the finest concertos played by its finest interpreter 😅

[@epikouriospepos567]

Θεέ μου τη γυναίκα είναι αυτή; Τι μαγικά δάχτυλα είναι αυτά; Αυτή η γυναίκα - θεά ερμηνεύει το έργο του Μπετόβεν με ιδανικό - μαγικό τρόπο. Ο φίλος μου ο Κώστας Πολωνός θα ξετρελαθεί με την ερμηνεία της. Έρρωσθε και Ευδαιμονείτε όσο ακούτε αυτές τις καταπληκτικές Μελωδίες, συγχαρητήρια σε όλα τα μέλη της ορχήστρας και φυσικά στους τεχνικούς που μας δίνουν την δυνατότητα να βλέπουμε αυτά τα αριστουργήματα. Πολλά φιλιά από την χώρα που γέννησε την δημοκρατία.

[@tutireyes-lm4df]

Es escuchado muchos grupos de olquestas como un tal lan que se cree el mejor y para mi esta rronpio el recol con esa hermosa pianista y esa tremenda olquesta que toca lo original sinfonía de bethoven felicidades esa flor de loto repito hermosa pianista

[@Elixear]

L'Andante con moto est fabuleux, d'une justesse éblouissante, une parfaite définition du mouvement.

[@victorkazanskiy4866]

The more I listen to this, the deeper is my awe.

[@victorkazanskiy4866]

Cannot have enough of this magic (not only the music, but also the smile).

[@jeanclaudebordes4764]

Après les bombes et les fous c’est une réconciliation avec la beauté du monde. Merci musique.

[@geraldarcuri9307]

Beethoven: peerless. Period. Helene Grimaud: perfect.

[@patrickgrimes8964]

Helene Grimaud is an amazing pianist.

[@jeanpaulgrosbois2079]

une femme exceptionnelle j adore

[@gerritmiehlke8557]

Für mich ist der schönste Moment, wie Helen Grimaud am Ende der Kadenz des 1. Satzes (bei 19:20) aus ihrer Versunkenheit in die Musik wieder in die Realität auftaucht, zunächst hat sie, als sie die Augen wieder aufschlägt, noch ein bisschen Mühe, wieder in die Realität zurückzukehren, aber beim zweiten Mal öffnet ihre beglückten Augen, sucht den Kontakt zum Dirigenten und wartet offenbar trillernd auf seinen Einsatz, der dann synchron zum Öffnen ihres Mundes erfolgt - eine stillschweigende Einigkeit.

[@alandougan4689]

She plays like every note is the most important note she has ever played

[@patgibson9280]

alan dougan. With Beethoven every note is as you say important. And it's as important in how it's played as well, and Ms. Grimaud is right on the money every time.

[@konstantinosapostolatos3875]

I absolutely love Helene's artistic passion and magical performance, she is totally 'connected' with Beethoven and the result is magnificent!

[@victorkazanskiy4866]

Just as she is totally connected with the rest of the world music!

[@raoultak]

What would the world be like without Beethoven?

[@Pstephen]

A bit quieter, maybe. But this is great.

[@luizdigaetano]

You're one love with people, a love as a musician.

[@ikasutic1280]

Hélène ! J’e t’écouter quand tu avez eu 18ans .. Depuis je te suis Tu est Unique dans tes jeux de EXE LANCE … Merci de JOUER. Pour Ces comme moi qui sont Amoureux de BETHOWEN ❤❤ ❤

[@lardyify]

Thank God for Beethoven, and performers such as Hélène Grimaud to play Beethoven so brilliantly!

[@johndean4765]

Grimaud better than Yuja for playing Beethoven.

[@anastaciaemilia4026]

This concerto is also according to Grimaud the one closest to her heart. Thanks Ludwig.

[@anastaciaemilia4026]

@@johndean4765 Indeed and without the very high heels and the very short skirts.

[@EttorealbertoGelli-vr6sz]

​@@johndean4765 oh YES!!!

[@user-wj1yc9he2u]

Ce concerto pour piano de Beethoven ne pourrait être joué avec plus d'émotion. Une performance phénoménale. Hélène Grimaud est un don divin

[@maureenmurphy7817]

What a joy of an audience. And not a mobile phone in sight.

[@OlgaZuccati]

maybe because it was recorded in 2001?

[@berndmittelstadt6189]

Was für eine göttliche Musik.

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵 JST、16:46分

[@michelhugonnot9718]

Cette femme n'est pas une étoile, elle est une constellation, et probablement la plus belle

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵 JST、16:49分

[@EttorealbertoGelli-vr6sz]

Une constellation? Et la plus belle? Your fall in love my Bro...

[@EttorealbertoGelli-vr6sz]

HG Is a Great pianista, no questioni but the greatest Is really too much

[@mohamednouredinezemenzer2697]

Hélène Grimaud qu'elle pianiste.une merveilleuse iñterpretati,

[@Schleiermacher1000]

A super pianist with a sky-wide distance to the world

[@niklausgaschen9858]

Eine maximale Empfindsamkeit bei beiden, der Pianistin und dem Dirigenten. Was für grossartige Musiker! Chapeau. Auch das Werk selbst ist äusserst sensibel komponiert. Ein verinnerlichter Beethoven.

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵 JST、16:51分

[@gibbogle]

Ludwig Beethoven the Magnificent and Helene Grimaud the Beautiful.

[@user-eu4iw3zw2v]

I absolutely adore concert 4 and 5. Helene grimaud and alina bercu are marvelous! In " ₩hy beethoven" norman lebrecht states that concerts 4 & 5 belong excusively to men. Should he see this performance & alina bercu' s concert 5, he won't believe his eyes!

[@timpearce3314]

just gets me everytime,! love you,!..

[@larryprimeau5885]

Beethoven's greatest piano concerto imo

[@t_mm_r]

What about the emperor?

[@larryprimeau5885]

although I love much of the emperor concerto, especially the slow part, it's not my favorite Beethoven concerto.

[@mahmoudmefleh7884]

Helene Grimaud is so brilliant in Beethoven's piano Concerto no.4. It is so enchanting, so divine, so beautiful. The Paris Orchestra conducted by Christoph Eschenback is so exceptional. It is so marvelous, so romantic, so beautiful. Helene is an extraordinary pianist who is so fit to work with her sublime fingers with Beethoven's revolutionary music. Indeed, Beethoven is the master of all masters. I listen to his music with deep emotions and with immense interest. He will continue to have profound impact on the succeeding generations. And Helene is so talented an artist. Beethoven would have been pleased with her performance.

[@menahembrodchandel4617]

a very refined and sensitive pianist

[@Nogah100]

Beautiful woman, great pianist.Thanks, Life, for all your gifts.

[@davidbosak7503]

She's the most intensely focused pianist I've ever seen. Utterly absorbed. Truly an exceptional talent.

[@robertreynolds8395]

BEAUTIFULL dancing from key to key, and passage to passage! Beatifil pianist in addition! Bob R.

[@paulmitchell5786]

What beautiful music to prepare my supper by. I keep coming in to the room when I hear the music's intensity. Her fingers and hands, what music she weaves...

[@24ANYHOW]

I utterly agree with you.

[@jimhendricks88]

Hard to believe this was just over 20 years ago...bravissimo!

[@bruhbruh2128]

Her sound is roaring....still was in 2022...will witness again, soon.

[@chrisgrino8707]

Le talent à ce niveau ça fait froid dans le dos, tout simplement sublime !

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. in Japan, JST、4:04分

[@MrRolando68]

PFUIT! Cet enregistrement date de 2001... Hélène est encore et toujours géniale et délicieusement photogénique!

[@user-fx3qn3dr4i]

ピアノの音が優しさにあふれている。

[@Nogah100]

The princess of the piano, Helene Grimaud my love: I saw she played this concerto, and though I didn't remember the piece (The Emperor is my favourite), the mere fact that Helene Grimaud played it made me click on the video. Then , some hacknied music in the piece, orchestral parts that I recognize and now remember only too well, to my chagrin. But the piano performs magic, as usual with Helene Grimaud. And I call inwardly:.Yes!!

[@GlemSnotbrook]

One more reason to know that music is the greatest form of art.

[@diannemurphy7847]

Timing phrasing the complete conversing between pianist & orchestra

[@genheywoodkirk]

Her fingers run faster than video fps! What a technique!

[@bobduvar]

Mon Dieu ça a vingt ans ça ???! Hélène Grimaud est pratiquement invisible sur les chaînes françaises on doit aller sur YT pour avoir le bonheur de l'écouter...

[@jeanclaudejulien2314]

Hé oui...Le musique classique est considérée comme hautement indésirable sur nos chaînes françaises car émanant d'un passé révolu bourgeois et réactionnaire qu'il convient d'effacer.!!!

[@jean-christopheMiquel-ef3ur]

@@jeanclaudejulien2314 Il n'y a pas d'idéologie dans cette absence , qui en effet est un choix.Seulement une transmission intergénérationnelle qui a failli pour soutenir une vraie demande d'un public lobotomisé , sans aucune éducation musicale. Et le suivisme des directeurs de chaînes qui ne raisonnent qu'en terme d'audimat ....pour des profits publicitaires escomptés.

[@robinmiller9865]

Spellbinding rendition.

[@marchpierre-michel6058]

Que dire.... La perfection ne se commente pas. On écoute et c'est déjà un immense privilège!

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵 JST、16:47分

[@nickcurran3105]

Western orchestral music is divine

[@pianojayjay]

This concert took place at the evening of 9/11. It must have been so hard to perform but it was maybe her best performance ever, ever!

[@catherinejones9396]

Very strongly into the spirit and ethos of Beethoven throughout. Thank you Ms Grimaud and all concerned with putting this together and for the download.

[@KBYTE1650]

We really are able to create events like this of such amazing beauty I wonder why so often we choose to create war and it's unspeakable suffering ....

[@georgeshannouche548]

Tous les ingrédients pour une grande œuvre sont là: un grand Chef d’Orchestre, une sublime pianiste et bien sûr l’éternel Beethoven

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. in Japan, JST、4:16分

[@RockbertoRocks]

I once heard someone play practice this masterpiece while walking on the streets of Edinburgh... I stood there listening under the rain. Magical moment

[@thierrycohn3048]

C'est une première pour moi à 62 ans .Je suis stupéfais de voir la vitesse a laquelle cette artiste glisse ses doigts sur le piano. Vraiment impressionnant bravo ! qui plus est son charme est magnétique .

[@berndziggel1]

Wenn ich sie spiele höre und sehe, kommt meine Liebe für diese tolle Pianistin immer wieder hoch ! Wie gefühlvoll sie mit Leib und Seele spielt !!

[@alcidesvilhena]

Helene Grimaud, BRAVO!

[@josephciolino2865]

Has there ever been such a combination of artistry and extraordinary beauty in one person? I'd like to see her.

[@valeriysakov1410]

Браво Элен Гримо! Браво дирижёр и оркестр! Браво композитор Бетховен концерт 3! спасибо!

[@marienathalie9769]

Bravo Helene ! Fantastic and amazing ❤

[@TS-bb1pv]

Elene Grimode, I agree with you. in Japan, JST、4:08分

[@buticomillas]

La Grimaud, todo lo que interpreta lo hace como es ella bella y delicada.

[@jagdishsinghrawat5764]

The more you hear the more you're lost in the background.. The 2nd movement is par excellence... Beethoven must be satisfied in his grave on having such a wonderful performer following his legend..

[@arnulfhaas7866]

Schönheit der Musik in Kombination mit der beseelten Schönheit der Pianistin berührt die Tiefen der eigenen Seele im Laufe eines solchen Konzerts.

[@samitobribiesca6320]

HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD , SUPERBE, CHRISTOPH ESCHENBACH , ORCHESTRE DE PARIS EXCELLENT SIMPLEMENT PRÉCIEUX , BEETHOVEN 4 CONCERTO , ENVOÛTANT , CHEF -D'ŒUVRE , MERCI PER ÇE PARTAGE ! !

[@TS-bb1pv]

I agree with you. From Japan 🇯🇵 JST、16:50分

[@danaotelescu8796]

Multumim ca ne infrumusetati si imbogatiti viata spirituala!

[@tvanya]

I do not know how many times I listen to this concerto, but this time I heard it as a brand new experience, Grimaud is incredible. Today the technique of playing is as a given, but the soul is not technique it is rarely appears only in deep artists such as Grimaud.

[@photo3642u]

I do so agree with you, music performed without soul is worthless & Helene brings so much it tugs at our emotions like no other pianist can!

[@Eiko26]

I don’t remember an occasion that from the very first moment the pianist touched a key, I knew something magical and extraordinary was going to happen! This was so wonderful!! I so wished I could have be there! Thank you

[@larsmolin8788]

Thank you for the music......... Greetings from northern Sweden

[@staffanolofsson8201]

@@larsmolin8788 Också från norra Sverige, storartad musik som även Ingmar Bergman gillade!

[@nedretkuranburcoglu2118]

I agree totally, Grimaud has added her emotions to the concert and has made the piece unique🙏💖💖💖Congratulations to the great artist, Helene Grimaud👏👏👏🙋‍♀️

[@Fidelio1814]

Sublime interprétation du concerto No 4 de Ludwig van Beethoven ! Quelle musicienne magnifique, pleine de grâce, de beauté et de sensibilité, avec une technique parfaite ! Une musicienne hors du commun ! Merci, Hélène Grimaud !

[@markus1323]

D´accord, Didier

[@judyclark1906]

I am already pleased simply by her modest demeanor in approaching the piano on stage, with a humility and demureness, dressed elegantly in dignified attire, unlike many young women performers I sadly see on today's concert stages, who are dressed in attire befitting a barroom audience, in provocative gowns revealing all of their body from strapless bossoms, to mini skirts so tight and scant as to leave little to the imagination. Here one can concentrate on the Beauty and power of Beethoven's ideas and imagination reflected in her rendering of this masterpiece for its own sake (not seeking the titilation of mere lasivious audiences). Thank you Ms. Grimaud for your integrity to your Art. You have made Herr Beethoven very happy, I am sure.

[@SanduCostescu-wp6zl]

Ma face sa plang de fiecare data cand o ascult! God bless you, Helene!

[@apollosaturnv17iss75]

Love her interpretation of this piece. Her modesty shows when she first comes out and takes a bow. But we all know it’s going to be great!

[@francoisbrousseau4409]

Le plus grand concerto de piano, magnifiquement interprété.

[@Stug9680]

Des 5 concerti pour piano de Beethonven, le n°5 reste mon préféré mais le 4 est juste derrière suivi du n°3.

[@alexanderdupuis]

I heard her play this concerto at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in 2009. It was...transcendent. I've always loved the Beethoven Fourth Concerto; now I'm in love with Helene Grimaud playing it.

[@f.scott.fitzbeagle]

I love the violinist in the background in the 7:40s and 9:40. As laid back as you please.

[@Elixear]

Ce concert, qui a d'abord failli être annulé puis a finalement été maintenu, a été donné le soir du 11 septembre 2001 au Royal Albert Hall à Londres, quelques heures à peine après que les deux tours du World Trade Center se soient effondrées. On dira ce qu'on voudra, mais il a du être beaucoup plus difficile pour tous ces musiciens de monter sur scène que de manger le piment le plus fort du monde. Malgré la peine immense qui ravageait le cœur des êtres humains partout sur la planète ce soir-là, le Royal Albert Hall affichait complet. Quel époustouflant retour de bâton dans la face de l'horreur, un magistral coup de pied au cul de la fatalité, un claque monumentale à la terreur, à l'instar de cette fantastique réponse que Martin Luther King donna avec un sourire bienveillant quelques semaines avant de mourir à un tout jeune journaliste qui lui posait une question désespérée sur le sort des noirs américains : "N'ayez pas peur mon petit. Vous savez, à la fin, c'est l'amour qui l'emportera".

[@diedrike863]

Cannot believe this was recorded while 2 977 people were dying.

[@Elixear]

@@diedrike863 Il ne faut pas juger APRES les décisions qui ont été prises PENDANT que ça se passait. C'est fort déplacé, et plutôt de mauvaise foi, autant pour les victimes que pour les autres. D'autant que votre avis n'a aucune légitimité et que vous vous autorisez malgré tout à l'étaler publiquement contre toute forme de moralité ou de bienséance. Et surtout, vous n'étiez pas là pour compter les morts. Je vous conseille vivement de vous reprendre et de bien regarder à deux fois ce que vous faites avant d'écrire des horreurs pareilles, visibles de toutes et tous. Merci.

[@AntonievanTonder]

Madame Grimaud, what an outstanding rendition of this gem!!! Your complete command of the concerto almost makes me think that it was actually written FOR YOU! Your deep passion shown in such a humble way, without the overly dramatic that some performers sometimes put up, makes it only a pleasure to drink in the beauty... both of the music and you. It is a truly wonderful experience to enjoy along with you. I thank you. And I thank God for beauty such as this. And bravo to the orchestra and conductor too!

[@roystewart4386]

Magnificent. Reminds me of Francios du Toit. Beethoven's spirit sits on his shoulders when he performs "The Master's Works" and whispers his satisfaction once Francios plays the closing notes. I suppose a similar situation arises with this virtuoso too.

[@carmenluisaplaza5073]

@@roystewart4386 yigggjy

[@robertreynolds8395]

Beautiful woman. Magnificent performce. Thilling piano playing!

[@timmellin2815]

I saw Helene perform years ago for the 1st time, and realized she was the real deal. So many times I've made special trips to San Fran. Davies Hall to see her perform, as I like to sit right behind the orchestra. Once, after she had concluded, the guy next to me showed me a copy of her book "Wild Melodies", about her work with wolves. They say "music hath charms to calm the wild beast" and in her case, it actually is true. Some great camera mixes and ECUs here (Extreme Close Ups) which also adds to the heft of this video. Bravo and Bravaa to all involved !

[@jimmcdonald7863]

When I was an undergraduate student at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, I would go to concerts every week given by the College of Music. This is where I learned to appreciate the classical music of the great composers Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Vivaldi, Wagner, Grieg, Strauss, and many more.

[@doreesky]

wow! 2001 ,Fabulous! and my favorite LV Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4❤🎶

[@stefanwaelti5451]

She is absolut stunning! Watching her playing with such passion... Incredible...

[@franciscojavier2707]

Helene hace totavìa màs grande la obra y el legado de Beethoven. Magnìfico!!

[@user-tt2lg5wz9c]

An angel dancing her fingers over a celestial keyboard.

[@giginorman1955]

My bedtime favorite.

[@dubbelhenke854]

So beautifully played. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍💖

[@clemteetonball1250]

Does anyone notice how subdued the normally lively Proms audience is and how particularly intense the general vibe is ? This was the evening of September 11th 2001. I heard the performance live on BBC Radio 3 and I thought it was the perfect piece for the moment. Such an intense and emotionally charged performance from Maestros Grimaud and Eschenbach and OdP, bravo ! Thanks for posting.

[@jshaers96]

They played the Eroica (2 mvt) at the start and CE said a few words. With hindsight they probably should have cancelled the concert but everyone must have been too dazed to know what to do.

[@kathydominick1582]

Lovely piece of music lovely lady also

[@user-lx7ib2cb5t]

No more to say, just GREAT

[@firstname1588]

Le plus beau concerto pour piano du plus grand compositeur joué par la plus grande pianiste.

[@tapuit1]

Absolutely wonderful. Makes you forget for a while all the Covid-19 misery. Thank you Beethoven, thank you Helene, thank you Eschenbach, thank you orchestra.

[@daelynnicholls9338]

AND the Beeb's film director and camera crew for such a marvelous opportunity to see musicians emotional attachment to their music so expertly

[@gmedeiros5748]

Brilliant hands

[@florencejaffeux7613]

Sublime Hélène Grimaud, une divinité.

[@francobonanni3499]

How delicate she is with every note. An eccellente interpretation of one of the greatest concerts written for the piano. The dialogue between piano and orchestra is extremely integrated. One of the most romantic of Beethoven concerto's. If you listen carefully you will find Chopin style in many thematical moments. Cadenza very delicate. Beethoven a genius...only that.

[@masantonio8790]

I agree, however I’d like to point out that Beethoven came before Chopin. Elements of Beethoven’s style reside in Chopin’s music, not the other way around.

[@thomaselliott573]

The orchestra overwhelmed her. She hasn't got it

[@billingersoll1266]

Me too! I’d like to see her.

[@TaichiStraightlife]

@@thomaselliott573 - Perhaps what you need is the application of some Q-Tips to your ears... don't push them all the way in; go partly in and twirl them slowly to truly remove that obfuscating rubbish that's no doubt blocking your appreciation of this divine meeting of orchestra and soloist.

[@victorkazanskiy4866]

Interesting about the presentiment of Chopin. Romanticism being born.