Jean Rondeau records 'Vertigo' for harpsichord (Royer)

[@BlueManIan]

This is the most METAL thing I've ever heard on harpsichord!

[@mightytom2006]

it is hardcore techno - also ;)

[@serkratos1216]

listen to la marche des scythes by this same composer

[@paulweidig8426]

I have played this piece many times on my Henri Hemsch harpsichord. And I have listened to it played on several other instruments and by several other artists. None can compare to the exquisite interpretation, inspiration and passion with which Monsieur Rondeau has infused this miraculous composition.

[@nothingisreal6816]

Indeed, Rondeau is a true master

[@eberlinpascal2837]

C'est vrai ,Jean Rondeau est un artiste admirable ,plein de fougue et aussi de tendresse .Et qu'elle virtuosité ,quelle puissance !

[@rosefouix4338]

Vite acquérir le CD Vertigo et découvrir par la meme Pancrace Royer ! Émerveillée par cette interprétation habitée éblouissante, émerveillée par les improvisations, les interviews, tout ! Par ce contemporain, cet homme....sous nos yeux et en nos oreilles ! Gratitude infinie !

[@christophermiller6992]

I've just got to say in a lifetime of loving the instrument, I do find Hempsh a tad heavy. But in Jean's excellent hands, technique, and thoughtful expression redefine what we've come to know. I only wish Ramau, or Couperin, were here to hear his interpretation. Damn, he's brilliant.

And here I am, good sir, feeling pain that there's no one around that could play this for me. :(

[@andrewmarvell4604]

That particular harpsichord leaves me at a loss for words. It is an amazing instrument. (and so is the performer)

[@chopin65]

And yet you found twenty to leave a comment.

[@muktisaha6681]

@@chopin65 lol

[@Decco6306]

Its amazing that that instrument is from the 1600s and is still working

[@Renshen1957]

Thought to be Donzelague 1716

[@oscaromg1]

it's the space that ultimately shapes the sound - but of course everything you mention plays a big role too.

[@iansloan4261]

He was born to play that instrument. He leaves the listener breathless. A shattering experience.

[@thenoblepoptart]

Rondeau is a mixed bag for me, some of his renditions of Bach are the best I’ve ever heard, others I could take or leave

[@ckb5943]

The harpsichord sounds very limited to many modern listeners used to concert grands, but great 18th century musicians poured their full passion into these little instruments. Rondeau gives us a wonderful sense of the emotion that the original harpsichordists brought to their playing.

[@JohnSmith-xo9me]

CKB I prefer the harpsichord to be honest

[@trashbagsmiley1999]

This modern vision of seeing the harpsichord only as the little and diminished version of the piano needs to be given up. These are two different instruments.

[@ItzDanielSoftware]

they're both good for different stuff, if you were a synth player, you wouldn't use a grand piano patch for every song right?

[@makytondr8607]

Oh there is nothing little about this instrument.. two coupled keyboards and multiple stops all ringing together produce a very powerful sound!

[@gabrielhennebury3100]

@@makytondr8607 It's size still doesn't come close to comparing to a grand piano, nor does its sound.

[@jordanbradford7729]

One of the things I love about this recording is that the audio engineering is outstanding. You can hear the sympathetic vibrations of all the strings and the resonance of the instrument, e.g. when Rondeau waits for the sound to fade away at 3:50-3:54, at the end of the piece, etc. A lot of harpsichord recordings don't manage to capture that stuff.

[@amrcg2]

I almost had a stroke... The contrast between the delicate parts and the more rapid ones is fantastic.

[@arnoldrivas4590]

Welcome to the baroque

[@miguelmarquez4192]

@@arnoldrivas4590 i almost have a stroke like please dont break it. But im sure the maker wouldve LOVED this and the fact three are alive?! Something to be said for old people not letting you touch shit! Haha

[@kathleenannmodina-angue4540]

Pure metal. I love it

[@Freawulf]

@@kathleenannmodina-angue4540 Spot on! \m/

[@herobrine1847]

A stroque

[@luuktorn]

Everyone who thinks the harpsichord cannot make any difference in dynamics, should watch this video

[@Emole7Z]

1

[@handianus]

@Rafael Weston yea ive been blowing myself on deez nuts

[@nothingisreal6816]

@@Emole7Z 2

[@advocate1563]

absolutely. A revelation

[@suezuccati304]

The harpsichord cant staccato, legato, forte or piano. So, yeah, it cant do dynamics.

[@cherenkov_blue]

This is perhaps one of the best period harpsichords in the world, recorded with some of the greatest equipment of our time. Altogether an awe-inspiring performance, enough to give me goosebumps! Bravo.

[@lareselcorrobarrutia6773]

Or maybe it's just a replica and that's it

[@cherenkov_blue]

⁠the description of the video literally says that the harpsichord was made for the Chateau the piece was recorded in.

[@Ice_Karma]

A top-notch performance, by a top-notch performer, on a top-notch instrument, recorded and engineered by top-notch engineers. Kudos all around!

[@antoinemozart243]

Composed by a top notch composer.

[@julienfowler8274]

Filmed by a top-notch cameraman.

[@infledermaus]

It's true! Bach said that if you put your fingers on the right keys at the right time, the instrument plays itself! This young man is very gifted. How lucky I feel to visit his world for a few minutes. He's the best harpsichord player I've (ever) heard in all my years of listening to recordings and live performances of this instrument. Proud parents I guess, huh?

[@gunnarbjorck929]

So well said!! I agree totally!👍👍🙏

[@thegildedpagestudio6485]

I ADORE Monsieur Rondeau as a deeply sensitive and passionate harpsichordist! Okay, the final cadence hanging on the dominant rather than the tonic SAFE resolution seems rather cruel, given the nature of the piece - a person terrified by heights, but it was already suggested in Lisa Goode-Crawford's modern Heugel edition of these sensational works. My beloved colleague Jean's rendition is similar to Alfred Hitchcock's terrifying film VERTIGO in the sense that even if the protagonist is saved from the height they're trapped within, do they ever psychologically recover or master such heights ever again? Mes felicitations, cher Jean: Bravo! 3> 3> 3>

[@mikebernardino534]

This is SO f***ing metal 🤘🏻 Incredible piece and performance. The goosebumps I get are euphoric...and this recording? *chef's kiss* It does an outstanding job of accentuating the power as well as the emotional diversity of the instrument. The soft passages sing, whereas the powerful ones pummel you into submission!

[@shmii7724]

The harpsichord is such an amazing instrument... it sometimes sounds like there are multiple instruments playing at once - a whole orchestra in the hands of one talented man!

[@theatavist5120]

Jean Rondeau gives me hope for a new generation of musical talent to revivify the classical world. Young people are turned off by the stodgy, uptight culture surrounding this music, and Jean actively defies that trend while delivering fiery interpretations of music that is often plagued by the sterile, clinical, and academic approach that is so popular today.

[@chrsd2536]

The young musicians are very ready to go. They need the opportunity to showcase their talents. Hopefully they will figure it out but I assure you they are there. With love from the mom of two music majors

[@EzekielGoldbergII]

I'm not turned off by it at all. In fact the culture is what makes this music special.

[@Joyexer]

@@EzekielGoldbergII Well, I usually am more into metal and edm, but this piece catched me. I for sure can underline this statement of a "stodgy, uptight culture" beeing a major turnoff. I feel like people who cant reinterpret music, beeing trapped in one place, are not living up to their full potential of creating something of their own.

[@erod6468]

Been a percussionist since I was a child and also gang banging since age 7. Had already been shot by age 11 and had lost homeboys by then. I'm 36(37 next month) and still fuck with percussion and my peeps that play piano, base, cello, violin/viola, and though I stopped being "active" in the gang game, none of us is uptight at all. Many of my Dawgs graduated from LACHSA and went on to do great things(still doing them now). We hail from Central LA(McArthur park/westlake/Pico Union area) South Central LA, watts and Compton. We ain't up tight at all and our kids in this shiet now(new generations and all) , so maybe speak for ya self? 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@mArc0-k4x1h]

Bellissimo commento

[@elainecristinadesouzasouza7962]

The harpsichord: the perfect instrument of all!!!!

[@louisraphael2567]

I didn't know that a harpsichord would sound so powerful! I am absolutely amazed! :D

[@antiphlex]

Great recording. Props to the engineer(s). Very full and forward. So many harpsichord recordings are too polite and quaint. This one really kicks, and I think it's awesome.

[@danielwaitzman2118]

French Sturm und Drang-the music and the performer both. Gorgeous!

[@AmandaVanQuakebeke]

I love the sound of the harpsichord, always have, always will. ❤️

[@jimbo2629]

Beautiful tone that comes with an original French harpsichord. Superb playing.

[@Skyset_angel]

Just discovered this piece today I can’t believe what I’m hearing! Everything is so unbelievable. Thank you for uploading.

[@embenadorfinearts]

Jean Rondeau regenerates the art of the harpsichord in giving new insights musically as well as technically. He has it all with an astonishing liberty of expression. Composer - interpret - listener are a triangle that Rondeau makes his and with an intransigent aesthetic. This aesthetic is always different and interesting with nuances rarely heard on this instrument. His “naturalistic” interpretation makes wonders. Thank you for posting videos of this truly extraordinary interpret !

[@eliakim912]

Brilliantly said!

[@CristianCalhoun]

The guy is a savage. Love him. :)))

[@LogicalQ]

It’s funny how most posts on harpsichord performances focus their praise on the composer. It’s the performer who is delivering all of those lovey emotions... this guy has it. What an animal

[@LogicalQ]

@The Lucifer - I wasn’t trying to dismiss the talents of the baroque masters. The fact that we still learn and perform the music of Bach, Vivaldi, Scarlatti, Rameau, Couperin, and Royer, etc. 100s of years later is a testament to their talents. Having learned figured bass and counterpoint and after attempting to compose each a Cannon, Invention, Prelude, and Fugue; I have a better appreciation for the talents of these composers than most. However, I’ve also had the experience of listening to 1000s of hours of musicians practicing this music only to have the resulting performance fail to evoke any emotion other than pity for the performer. So when someone delivers a performance of this level, that evokes this much emotion, and doesn’t sound like the aural representation of an accountant at work; I think the performer deserves some of the adulation.

[@embenadorfinearts]

@@LogicalQ Hello @logicalQ. Thank you for your response. I am not sure I understand your comment since I highly praise the interpreter Jean Rondeau in my comment ! And by the way its more than 200 years since Royer composed this piece. Best regards

[@chantalbeckmann8022]

Ce qui est extraordinaire c´est de remettre cet instrument au gout du jour et avec quelle virtuosité et meme quel culot !

[@cpanati]

Gorgeous all around. The piece, the player, the video. Perfection.

[@MalisandreFeline]

Magnifique interprétation Le clavecin est un instrument de virtuosité sous les doigts de Jean Rondeau ! !

[@emilyplayscello]

He's wonderful, and a nicely filmed video, too.

[@JasonRobinsonidaho]

emilyplayscello one of the first things i noticed is thevery high productuin qulality. the next is how hipster the sets for his videos are.

[@metteholm4833]

This instrument is a true masterpiece itself. Formidable!

[@bloodreaver6097]

All his videos are really well filmed and produced overall... He obviously has a very artistic production team behind him... It all adds to the magnificence of the pieces he plays and how beautifully and sensationally he executes them.

[@GaryColemanNC]

The kid is blessed by mother nature, beyond all reason...

[@markdougherty8203]

The moment the lid opened my heart jumped a beat. What an instrument! And what a player. Jean Rondeau must own a time machine, he transports us back to the baroque period so effortlessly and adds in his phenomenal technical skills on the instrument to give us a performance so superlative that it feels like the harpsichord (treated with such revernce in the opening scene) will escape from the castle and rampage all around Europe. Chapeau Jean!

[@ChrisDewitte1]

Quelle pièce! Quel jeu! Quel instrument! Quel enregistrement! QUEL TALENT!..

[@alejandroszpilfidel]

Tout y est ! Rondeau est un artiste époustouflant. Je n'ai jamais entendu de meilleures interprétations au clavecin. Un vrai régal !

[@yngveskarphedinssons]

That Harpsichord is so harmonically rich and that tone! Would love to know more... the Strad of Harpsichords

[@mozart_9172]

This harpsichord is from the castle of Assas in France. It is famous as it was the favorite of Scott Ross.

[@pierogiengineering]

My middle school band conductor always had a poster of Mozart with the captions “Great musicians alway have great hair.” posted in his practice room so everyone can see. That’s statement held so true it should be a law.

[@RED40HOURS]

isnt it a bit cheating if they usually wear wigs? i once saw Handel without a wig in some painting/image which showed his real hair, which was nothing😁

[@A146A]

Rachmaninoff 😢

[@operalover42]

Jean Rondeau est un musicien exceptionnel ! Virtuose et humble

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

I do not exaggerate: My hair stands on end, delicious goosebumps everywhere, and a particular euphoria overcome me every time I listen to this recording. I can't imagine more drama and excitement in a solo performance on a harpsichord, or perhaps any instrument.

[@alessandrotubero]

incredible composition, extremely well played by Rondeau... and that instrument... WOW...

[@LegaliseFinland]

A certified Warner classic🔥

[@np6032]

BRILLIANT. Genius. Exquisite. Jean Rondeau brought back my love and appreciation of harpsichord.

[@alainrichet6071]

Jean Rondeau....seriez-vous coiffé comme Jphilippe Rameau ?....n'empêche, vous êtes un sacré virtuose...aussi ! Merci pour ces moments de pure magie ! Bravo...

[@LegaliseFinland]

I have been obsessed with this performance for the last week, I can't get enough of it. Its beauty never ceases to amaze me.

[@SebastianDingleswitch]

ceases You seize the day. Things cease to amaze.

[@LegaliseFinland]

@@SebastianDingleswitch I stand corrected

[@tinmiloutin]

Splendide, touchant, énergique et quand même subtil. Quel interprète!

[@jean-francoismasson6436]

Un musicien exceptionnel !!!

[@rasohatskiy_andriy.]

PERFECT HARPSICHORD!!! PERFECT PERFORMANCE!!! PERFECT PERFORMER!!!Jean Rondeau,BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!

[@guillecastillo2144]

Es sorprendente la energía interpretativa de Monsieur Rondeau, el sentimiento que se percibe en su interpretación hace de esta obra musical una absoluta belleza, una verdadera joya que sin su interpretación no sería posible. Merci bien Monsieur Rondeau.

[@nothingisreal6816]

Qué genial elección de palabras :)

[@griffinfornell]

I generally think of harpsichord as thin and cold in tone, the bass and lower mids here are so incredibly rich!

[@Ikkarson]

Rich and deep bass with brilliant trebles are that hallmark of French harpsichord such as Blanchet, at the price of clarity that one finds in Italian harpsichord, or roughness of tone that can be found in Flemish instruments. The Franco-Flemish is a paramount of its time, marrying the depth of French instruments with the texture of Flemish ones-see Ruckers-Taskin for a great example.

[@megaselachus]

j'adore ce type! tout à l'air facile avec lui. un rubato génial et avec une grande décontraction! longue vie à lui!

[@WinChun78]

This is just amazing....

[@о.Пездоний]

я никогда не слышал, чтобы кто то играл настолько технично и плотно. И красиво. Каждая нота словно чудо. Брао, мастер!!

[@Toughguysdontdance12]

¡Grandísimo el joven maestro Rondeau! ¡Intenso como él solo!

[@MenelionFR]

I adore the meaty sound of that harpsichord, and the performance is great of course. Sometimes it sounds like a whole orchestra. I imagine Vivaldi's Summer on this instrument.

[@broquemusician]

I arrange music on harpsichord. Vivaldi's Summer challenge accepted.

[@jeanpaulsacchet1196]

Quel magnifique virtuose découvert ce matin chez france 2 dans tele matin

[@eberlinpascal2837]

Cela sonne vraiment comme un orchestre ! C'est très étonnant et prodigieux.

[@TWOCOWS1]

mind boggling perfect music, being plaid perfectly--and on a real instrument.

[@philippesimon566]

Formidable en tout ! Et magnifiquement filmé et capté aussi !

[@robertclark7772]

This is a totally thrilling performance which I come back to again and again! Thank-you so much Jean !

[@rolandtaylor20]

So powerful and expressive. A genius composer and a truly gifted interpretation.

[@jeangurcel6553]

je découvre du même coup J.Rondeau et Royer. Le château d'Assas a bien de la chance, et Scott Ross peut dormir en paix: la relève est assurée

[@cuba_rj]

Very impressive, Jean! Your performance of Vertigo on harpsichord was absolutely stunning. Elevating the music to new heights, you truly showcased your incredible talent and skill. Rapturous applause erupted from the audience as they were entranced by the spellbinding sounds of your harpsichord. The intricate and complex nature of the piece was executed flawlessly, leaving everyone in awe. Incredible job, Jean. Your performance of Vertigo was a true masterpiece and a delight to experience. Glorious and breathtaking, you have truly proven yourself to be a master of your craft. Once again, congratulations on a phenomenal performance! Oh my, Jean!

[@lauren9004]

I love this!

[@fannybartholome3211]

Voici un instrument oublié qui revient en force grace aux interpretations d un jeune interprete. C est magnifique. Bonne continuation

[@vladimirsebok4298]

Un instrument oublié? Depuis Landowska... Non!

[@ameliebonnet1]

Oublié, ha, ha. J'ai pu prendre des cours et en acheter un (jolie copie d'ancien) à la fin des années 70, et pas à Paris. Depuis, il y a une classe de clavecin dans chaque conservatoire et grosse école de musique, des concerts et CD tant qu'on en veut, et tant mieux. Rondeau hérite de tous ceux qui l'ont précédé, et con brio!

[@rousseauchristine4605]

Euh non pas vraiment oublié !

[@davidsw92]

WOW. That was amazing. I didn't realize how rich the harpischord was until I heard this

[@epichdsheep]

Because of the meantone temperament

[@shy.kumquat]

I've watched/listened to this at least 5 times today. So beautiful.

[@rosefouix4338]

Fabuleuse interprétation ! Je remercie Eric pour cette découverte......🌈🙏

[@mysticmouse7261]

I guess it takes a young Frenchman with astounding talent to redeliver the musical gems of eighteenth century aristocracy.

[@saracortes5441]

Genial! Amo esa forma de tocar Espero verlo algun dia interpretando de esa maravillosa forma VIVA JEAN !

[@gunnarbjorck929]

I can't avoid this...i must listen to it over and over and over again...absolutely wonderful!!!🤗🤗🥰👍

[@remynaullet9729]

Merveilleux moment. Merci Jean

[@juliettechristian3132]

Quel talent!

[@virginiesaverys8609]

Wow! J'adore. Grandiose. Quel talent.

[@aymee1762]

Music goes beyond... allowing the human being to find out its spiritual essence, giving us wings!

[@michelineromathier475]

Superbe, magnifique !!! Encore une fois, merci Jean Rondeau, pour le bonheur que vous nous donnez quand nous écoutons vos interprétations à la fois virtuoses et sensibles !

[@ENIGMAXII2112]

Oh my.... My, my...! Very Lovley indeed.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

The music is mad! Insane!...the playing is genius. Well done.

[@cpanati]

High quality video. High quality playing. High quality guy.

[@RagtimeDorianHenry]

performance magistrale

[@niccolomantovani6388]

1:44 left hand is just fantastic

[@2308malice]

Jean Rondeau à sa manière dynamique et respectueuse de l'oeuvre de Royer, tire le meilleur de l'instrument ancien, petit et précieux, son clavecin du 17ème siècle.

[@marycavender7136]

Performance is intense which I could not believe the fullness of the arrangement sounds like a full chamber! Wow! Awesome performance!👍👌👌👍👍🌹

[@hegedusuk]

Brilliant! Brilliant music and brilliantly played. I’ve always loved the harpsichord- I think I was 12 when I first heard Scarlatti, that was over 40 years ago! The sound is just so precise and the nuances in timing make it so special

[@user-74652]

Rather interesting to see such a young musician playing such an old harpsichord.

[@NightWolf4223]

Nothing beats a harpsichord this so amazing 👏

[@biberfan]

The videos made to promote this album are each so well done; everyone involved should be so proud of the results. The positioning of the instrument in the room at the start made me think of the reverence they had for the instrument and it’s history with Scott Ross. The acoustic captures in that space is divine. Rondeau’s interpretation is original he cares about affecting the listener. I hope someday to hear him live!

[@anastasia_litvinova]

My heart is breaking apart again and again

[@eraclyon]

Full of passion

[@bertrandriff8853]

Tout simplement superbe....

[@philippesimon566]

Merveilleux ! Et quel instrument !

[@richardwhitfill5253]

A true master of the harpsichord.

[@joseluisgalvezmartell7892]

C´est magnifique !!!!

[@pascalemosaique2839]

Ouf j'ai le ventre tout mes sens secoues......quel virtuose d'une force et d'une legetete epoustouflante quel talent MERCI

[@filipposecchi5296]

Epic performance, basses sound like hammers, love it

[@JanLoosen]

Marvellous harpsichord playing.

[@phantomiv8045]

I've never heard this piece before. Not only that it as a fantastic piece of music, also the video is beautifully made, very esthetic 👍

[@deathstar3006]

Wow! Beautiful piece, very talented player. The amount of emotion that can be conveyed on a harpsichord is so surprising.

[@wagnerpolveiro7176]

Simplement magnifique!!! Jean, tu est sans doute fantastique. Absolument impossible de trouver une représentation meilleure de Royer..., et tu est aussi le meilleur représentant du grand Rameau. Tu est parfait..., c'est tout!

[@ignacionicolas5504]

Impresionante!

[@maryodonnell5760]

One man orchestra, coolest thing ever, clearly exceptionally gifted guy...I want a harpsichord ...watching him attack the fast part...I think it'd be fun to play that [especially after someone or something just pissed you off!], the expression on his face going into it was priceless...

[@Carim700]

Este es un disco maravilloso. Es el primero que compré de Jean Rondeau, en mi opinión el mejor clavecinista en la actualidad. Es un gran virtuoso. Un genio musical. Cuando interpreta al Padre Soler, siento que estoy escuchando al mismísimo compositor y lo mismo me pasa cuando lo escucho interpretar a Bach, a Scarlatti, a Royer, a Couperin o a cualquier otro grande de la música clásica. Considero un enorme privilegio verlo tocar. Me fascina.

[@fadfsdfasfsa]

I love such players who write their name first, the second name of the piece and the name of the composer in the parentheses!

[@skorza1148]

1:12 the lockin in expression on rondeau's face before the drop is crazy asf

[@231lghtwrkerbrntout]

The most beautiful sound