Kissin at Verbier Festival 2019 - Beethoven recital

Evgeny Kissin, piano
Verbier Festival 2019, 24th of July
Salle des Combins (Verbier, Switzerland)
BEETHOVEN RECITAL
Tracklist is in pinned comment

[@tmqq]

Sonata in C Minor, Op. 13, 'Pathétique' 00:45 - I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio (C minor) 09:13 - II. Adagio cantabile (A♭ major) 13:59 - III. Rondo. Allegro (C minor) Eroica Variations, Op. 35 19:13 - Bassline 19:53 - 2 voices 20:36 - 3 voices 21:15 - 4 voices 21:50 - Theme 22:28 - Variation 1 23:01 - Variation 2 23:49 - Variation 3 24:25 - Variation 4 25:00 - Variation 5 25:45 - Variation 6 26:18 - Variation 7 (Canone all'ottava) 26:54 - Variation 8 27:38 - Variation 9 28:20 - Variation 10 28:59 - Variation 11 29:46 - Variation 12 30:21 - Variation 13 31:01 - Variation 14 (minore) 32:17 - Variation 15 Largo (maggiore) 37:36 - Finale (alla Fuga) 39:46 - Coda (reprise of theme) Sonata in D minor, Op.31 No.2 'Tempest' 42:46 - I. Largo - Allegro (D minor) 51:05 - II. Adagio (B♭ major) 58:40 - III. Allegretto (D minor) Sonata in C Major, Op. 53 'Waldstein' 1:05:33 - I. Allegro con brio (C major) 1:15:42 - II. Introduzione. Adagio molto (F major) 1:19:40 - III. Rondo. Allegretto moderato - Prestissimo (C major) Bagatelle in C Major, Op. 33 No. 5 1:30:14 6 Variations in D major, Op.76 1:33:36 - Thema 1:34:14 - Variation 1 1:34:53 - Variation 2 1:35:30 - Variation 3 1:36:31 - Variation 4 1:37:11 - Variation 5 1:37:58 - Variation 6 1:39:15 - Finale Bagatelle in E-flat Major, Op. 33 No. 1 1:41:18 * applause & ending * 1:44:51

[@bladst3r661]

thx

[@jocelynloney1970]

Yes, thanks.

[@user-fi6fx4zb7v]

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[@ffelegal]

Not all heroes wear a cape

[@amber40494]

Thank you! Erica var are masterpiece!

[@bifeldman]

Aren’t we fortunate to be alive when an artist of this caliber is among us?

[@marilouzafrayu5635]

Such a gift given to a person by God and sharing to the world! In the midst of the chaos Evgeny”s music is far out joy.

[@mudgebauer]

Yeah, I dont know what I would have done if I were alive in the middle ages.

[@georgiepentch]

DID SOMEONE SAY AMONG US

[@fudeusilva]

@@georgiepentch sus

[@noramein]

Indeed ❤️

[@Tonysmithmusic]

it always astonishes me how kissin memorizes so much music. his repertoire is massive.

[@lucasgust7720]

Just like all the great pianists.

[@Jaguar106-sl3ls]

Brilliant, Kissin plays crystal clear! Amazing performance of Beethoven sonatas! One of my most favourite Beethoven pianists!

[@shumiatcher]

A master who’s honest & committed to his art, his history and to others . Kissin gives us faith in humanity 💌

[@pianoman551000]

I have a number of Kissin's recordings and listen to them often. He's such a magnificent artist!!

[@wedemeyerr]

Maybe the best pianist alive?

[@earthwater9964]

A comet, which fell to Earth and gave life. Both as composer and as pianist.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

I think this is the real Beethoven, right up and down, with no strange interpretations or other peculiar oddities in it. And with that said, he is a genious.

[@Bruce.-Wayne]

Kissin stays original....there is only one Evgeny...

[@AhbibHaald]

Check out berenboim's performance of the beethoven sonatas. I feel he plays them as they shoudl be played: as late classical/early romantic pieces, not late romantic or early contemporary.

[@user-jc4kh1ts7k]

Таке велике задоволення прослухати Євгена Кісіна! Успіху йому і здоров'я. Сподіваємось і далі слухати його виконання усіх великих композиторів. Браво!

[@anavaldesuso8607]

Bravissimo just majestic hearing Kissin play Beethoven. Thank you so much for posting this video.

[@karennoble1168]

I love Mr.Kissin.No matter whom he plays, I feel such tenderness, such fine light touch, it must come from his beautiful soul and touches me deeply.

[@quaver1239]

I agree with you. Evgeny Kissin has a beautiful soul, and it is very much reflected in his music-making.

[@amber40494]

Yes I totally agree!!!

[@bbyng7316]

Yeh ✅

[@class87srule]

I'd under-rated Kissin before this. Excellent Beethoven rendition. Every note and phrase audible and meaningful.

[@andrewbraid1815]

Why aren't the Eroica variations played more often?? Simply magnificent, particularly in the hands of Mr. Magnifico Kissin. How wonderful, serendipitous. Just plain fun.

[@yardrail3432]

Amazing! Evgeny Kissin has it all and the filming was very impressive too.

[@luxusde2248]

Just saw him in Barcelona. Breathtaking to say the least. A truly memorable experience. Thank you for your music Evgeny. 🙏

[@ntomoP]

まずもって選曲が神✨そして聴き始めたら最後まで一気に聴いてしまう圧巻の演奏。ワルトシュタイン感動しました😭ありがとう💓心が満たされました🎶🎶🎶

[@stefanufer608]

His Pathétique is just right IMO - first movement not frantically fast, as some virtuosi play it, and the Adagio flows beautifully

[@user-jh3ys3im6f]

Благодарю за возможность просмотра этого контента!!Евгений Кисин один из величайших пианистов нашего времени!! Его Бетховен безупречно достоверен!! Евгения отличает глубокое понимание стиля, характера произведений самых разных авторов!! Его интерпретация Музыки не вызывает никаких сомнений!! Пианист относится к гениям Музыки с огромным почтением, и потому в его исполнении всегда автор находится на 1 месте!! Сам же пианист , как личность, проявляется только опосредованно!!!Такое отношение к миссии исполнителя вызывает огромное уважение!

[@kanekokazuko7034]

やっぱりキーシンさんは、唯一無二‼️大好きです😆🎵🎵❤️💓❤️ワルトシュタインが聴けて幸せです😃💕

[@shin-i-chikozima]

The greatness and wonderfulness of Kissin’s performance are unfathomable, immeasurable and beyond compare

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

U nas v Armenii netu chem zakusivat. V Rossiyu togda? Kak vsegda Russkiye. Interesni chem v Sibire zakusivayut. Moroznyak. Chills

[@Sarah.J.S75]

Such joy to listen to his interpretations of this sublime music at this level. Every note is considered. A true master with delicacy passion and such a pair of hands what technique can only boww in awe and wonder ❤️

[@JesseSabo]

I feel so grateful to live at a time when so many master's performances are available on youtube. 30 years ago, if you didn't see them live, you didn't get to see them perform.

[@jol666jol]

don't forget the European Fascist sanctions and bans against these great artists

[@AhbibHaald]

@@jol666jol Wtf are you talking about? Kissin wasn't sanctioned

[@jol666jol]

@@AhbibHaald he hasn't been yet, he lives in my city, Prague

[@catherinejones9396]

We are really privileged to hear the greatest pianists through this medium in the modern age. Mr Kissin is a reliable pianist in every way. One could set a clock by him his timing is always so accurate. A prodigy as a child he has taken his talent safely and progressively into maturity and delights audiences wherever he plays. His Widmung is a very fond memory for me. This Beethoven is definitive, and admirable. Thank you for this download.

[@matttondr9282]

Kissin is undeniably incredibly talented and his technique is flawless, though I really do not like his style here. Especially for Beethoven, I feel he plays a little too fast and too much pedal. Absolutely love his Rachmaninov though!

[@catherinejones9396]

@@matttondr9282 An interesting comment. Thanks for it.

[@despierte5040]

Impressive. Since Arrau, I had not seen someone plays Beethoven so intense and sensitive. It's just perfect.

[@Bruce.-Wayne]

I love Arrau too and Brendel, Schiff, Gilels being my other favorites to make justice to Beethoven sonatas

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

I agree with all of your wonderful choices!@@Bruce.-Wayne

[@jgroot5617]

wat een prachtig spel ,ik kan hier intens van genieten ,bravo Evgeny

[@leonorelouised.4319]

Such graceful interpretations. Thank you 👏👏👏

[@valeriysakov1410]

БРАВО Евгений Кисин пианист! Браво Бетховен композитор! Спасибо!

[@shays2985]

One day I hope to have this experience in person. Magnificent job! Bravo!

[@passer-by5966]

Excellent performance by Kissin!

[@leepeterson8391]

GENIUS. Kissin never misses the point or the plot.

[@lesleymarton468]

A new discovery for me, so looking forward to some of the other recitals. My favourite to date has to be Martha Argerich, and her duets with her childhood friend Daniel Barenboim are very special.

[@ghislainegeneve8920]

La perfection existe. Je l’ai entendue. Merci pour cette performance si juste et émouvante. Vous nous faites du bien!

[@Alix777.]

Kissin plaît au vulgaire

[@ghislainegeneve8920]

@@Alix777. Chère madame, Ouf ! Je suis soulagée. Vous l’avez écouté. Donc vous êtes au même degré de vulgarité que moi. Je vous conseille, avant de corriger les goûts musicaux, de corriger vos fautes de français. À bon entendeur bon week-end. Je vous souhaite le meilleur

[@Alix777.]

@@ghislainegeneve8920 Il n'y a pas de fautes dans ma phrase, vous n'avez sans doute simplement pas assez d'éducation pour la comprendre. Je vais donc m'adapter. "Le vulgaire" = masse des personnes de fort peu de goût.

[@ghislainegeneve8920]

@@Alix777. Au vulgaire vous l’avez écrit au singulier donc vous parlez d’un homme et non d’une femme. Je ne vous réponds plus vous n’en valez pas la peine

[@Alix777.]

@@ghislainegeneve8920 L'expression "le vulgaire" est neutre et désigne un ensemble d'individus. Apprenez le français pauvre inculte.

[@wedemeyerr]

For this upload i have waited almost 2 years!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@beatlessteve1010]

Right me too!!

[@rsjmd]

First performance of the Eroica Vars that I ever enjoyed...what were the several others missing. I guess it was vitality and preciseness of touch. Perhaps the Verbier brings out exceptional performances from most guests not that this was exceptional for EK, but that he was exceptional compared to all those others. Thanks for the video.

[@radiotelegram]

Genius playing genius. Kissin is a phenomenon, bless him.

[@user-tn9tq7qd7x]

Храни тебя господь! Спасибо за такое гениальное исполнение, я счастлива, что живу в эпоху с таким великим музыкантом. Низкий поклон!

[@Lindae696969]

Evgeny Kissin is amazing! He really paints a beautiful picture with every note 🎶 of Beethoven’s music! He is excited to watch! I had the opportunity to see him live in Boston and he performed Mussorgski’s “Pictures at an Exhibition!” Love ❤️ his interpretation, his technique and of course is showmanship! He is subperb! 🎶🎼🎹

[@kn9ioutom]

GREAT BEETHOVEN !!!

[@bertcarter6176]

Simply stunning and altogether marvelous!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@UaM17]

La première fois qu'ai vu et entendu Maestro Kissin c'est à Tours en 1988 avec l'orchestre national d'URSS sous la direction de Maestro Gergiev dans le concerto No 1 de Tchaikovsky, E. Kissn est alors âgé de 16 ans ! Éblouissant, puissant et si mature déjà. Puis une deuxième fois aux "Fêtes musicales de la grange de Meslay" pour un hommage (Préludes de Chopin) à Sviatoslav Richter décédé l'année précédente en 1997. Impressionnant et encore plus dans la maîtrise total de son art de musicien-pianiste-interprète. E. Kissin a eu la gentillesse de m'offrir son autographe sur la page de garde d'un livre à propos d'Orphée. Un jeune homme simple, abordable, gentil et très courtois.

[@stefanobindi7387]

he looks perfect...

[@MariaManuelMateus]

as a pianist i am my favorite of course is the master Beethoven

[@karimkhalife4858]

There is only one thing wrong with Kissin’s playing: He doesn’t do it often enough in Montreal Canada. Come one Mr Kissin!!! We love you over here as much as over there:)))) It has been years since your last visit.

[@amber40494]

Love the struggle in first movement of the Tempest! Genius!

[@user-rl4mg9dh8j]

제일 좋아하는.... 하늘이 낸 피아니스트 키신 !!!!

[@fridagarbati5383]

May 2019, I saw Kissin at Carnegie Hall. He played Chopin, Schumann and Debussy, a superb concert! Two months later, he is at Verbier, playing an all Beethoven program! Amazing! Genius! Thank you for posting this concert! And thank you, Maestro Evgeny Kissin for your art!

[@raquelholt1009]

What a beautiful and inspiring performance! His musical intelligence, total commitment to the music, and the absence of ego in his manner - these are what draw me to Mr. Kissin. He gives fully, generously, and I am the grateful receiver and learner. And the world is much better! Thank you for posting this.

[@lilianwriterMemoirs]

Thank you, Raquel, I agree with every word. His performance is one of a kind. And thanks to Prof. Kissin, around the galaxy and back!

[@Rehearsal3434]

Going to see him in May 2024! Can’t wait!

[@lupdup9200]

what's in may 2024?

[@beatlessteve1010]

Damn this was good!! I'm glad to see and hear him... I do feel extremely lucky and blessed to be alive today with musicians like Evgeny Kissin..wonderful !! Beethoven such a creator and innovative musical genius...he always catches me off guard

[@villaporfin17]

Affortunatelly(?) we will always have excellent pianists. There are many young people waiting for their own opportunity

[@emilohayon5992]

god bless your fingers and soul

[@amber40494]

Beautiful! Phrasing and clarity are brilliant!

[@chester6343]

Bloke is an absolute animal on the piano always amazing to watch

[@phyllishinton9377]

FANTASTIC!

[@randomstuffman01]

Great. Thanks. toronto canada.

[@johnvalentine4720]

Just when I think I've heard all the greatest interpretations of the Waldstein, Tempest, etc., ...😃

[@willdon.1279]

Simply amazing - I echo that we are lucky to be alive, and hear and see these miracles close up.

[@beatlessteve1010]

I have to say when reading comments ...people who say it should have been done with a slower tempo and there were those who said it should have been with a faster temp...isn't this all a matter of interpretation..? This performance was at the peak of professional piano playing ..how and why could anyone who is not up on the stage themselves make statements like that...now if they would say I " I prefer a faster tempo" that is ok ..but to say " it was supposed to be .." I just don't think that is the right way to put it.

[@sheilanovitz8578]

@ steve weiser : Agreed. We have many “experts” amongst us.

[@sheilanovitz8578]

More than magnificent. Evgeny Kissin makes life worth living. We are fortunate and privileged in being able to watch and listen to his music-making from our homes.

[@noramein]

Couldn't agree more ❤️

[@raykos4257]

Makes life worth living? Christ, go join a cult.

[@odan7564]

I live in the best of times… brings tears to my eyes

[@202rrlowe]

Enjoying this immensely - |istening from my lanai in Honolulu and from my piano inside. Enhancing a beautiful day.

[@marcelinadezan1949]

Hello! Dear Mr Kissin❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.......It is such a joy to be with You around the prattyest instrument ,uniq and bigiest,and the most powerfull, klavier, it's melodic and harmonic endless ables,magneffecant sounds You played uncredeblly soulmate and most monumentalne Music in the world of Music,as it is ❤ Beethoven's opus!!! Thankfully to Dearist our God on all of this,but mostlly on You,a creator and a king of interpretations,love Marcelina

[@galinaprozorova7903]

Браво! Гениально!

[@jesicabogarin-zk8tt]

Beautiful!!!

[@carolsabadini2332]

Magnificent!

[@andersnordentoft8847]

This is fantastic !

[@innawaitzman5774]

Женечка - Вы потрясающий пианист! Думаю, что Бетховен аплодирует , слушая Вас с небес. Никогда не сомневайтесь в себе, Ваше исполнение совершенно!

[@milabraverman7558]

Согласна с каждым вашим словом и поддерживаю. Спасибо Женя -Евгений! Я из Ташкента более, чем 30 лет. Сейчас в Австралии. Слушаю вас с упоением. Спасибо!.

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

Do Baxa doshel. Spasibo! Asuma po vidu sudyat uje.

[@annamariamanfredi6624]

Stupefacente: Musica, Esecuzione. Meraviglia delle Meraviglie. Grazie ❤

[@wolfgangklofat594]

Vor allem besticht mich bei diesem Beethoven-Recital die Waldstein-Sonate. Kissin ist auf dem herrlichen Verbier-Steinway ein lebendiger Meister seines Instruments - vergleichbar nur mit der Gilels-Einspielung am Ossiacher See. Man darf gespannt sein, in welche Bereiche der Klavierkunst sich die kontinuierliche Entwicklung dieses Pianisten noch fortsetzt...

[@amber40494]

Yes! The Waldstein was a master performance. Just unbelievable all the emotions he conveyed.

[@mehmetiksel3081]

Just his concentration is enough to reach Beethoven. Conjuring up a whole world of sound from the unknown... Truly great.

[@chita1205]

extraordinária interpretação

[@pelinsezin924]

Perfection

[@MaratNukeev]

Виртуоз своего дела💥💯👏👏👏

[@Zara1978arm]

Гениальный художник!!!

[@user-es1fe9lv6c]

Действительно чувствуются краски. Очаровательно. И буря и Аврора. Мастерски. Вы. Евгений хороший художник.

[@user-hj4wd6ff9f]

Maravilloso

[@quaver1239]

My Music Superman. Thank you, thank you, thank you. ❤️ 🇮🇱

[@paulinepascal7465]

MAGNIFICENT!!!!!

[@Marinauser-hx2hr7zn8d]

Восторгом и слезами радости откликается душа на гениальную музыку и гениальное исполнение.

[@fainakirina5060]

Достойный человек и гениальный музыкант.

[@user-ru8vy1uz7c]

Bravo bravo bravo fantastic genial pianist super

[@lluisrafalessole-classical5068]

Fantastic music 🎶🎹 Bravoooo

[@Ianthe22]

His touch is insane. I also think the Steinway does have a big impact in this case.

[@laspiano765]

Através do Fire Stick, assisti na televisão da sala de estar em tela grande, fiquei maravilhado com a técnica do pianista Evegeny Kissin, que dispensa comentários, porque os elogios são muitos grandes, êle já está na estrada a muito tempo, é um verdadeiro sacerdote do piano da música não é de hoje que eu assisto seus vídeos, eu agradeço muito pela postagem do mesmo, prá mim vale muito assisti-lo, porque eu gosto muito de ve-lo tocar Beethoven, seus dedos mágicos são verdadeiros dons que Deus na sua ifinita misericordia sempre está enviando alguém do gabarito de Kissim para alegrar e alcalmar os corações pertubados deste mundo injusto, más a música é a salvação de muitos.

[@giuliacantelli]

Grazie Kissin ❤

[@ludmilaludmila7456]

Храни Господь величайшего музыканта-пианиста!

[@loveispatient0808]

Amen may he also come to know God personally as his Maker!🙏

[@ciararespect4296]

Not the greatest Marc Andre hamelin takes that title but he is good

[@elijaguy]

Sooooo great!

[@nondaspapamichael189]

We are blessed by your blissful upload!

[@gildadefazio9623]

Sublime!

[@naturL22]

Remarquable ! Merci beaucoup !!!

[@Alex_Gordon]

Kissin, there is no equal. flawless.

[@ardarico]

My Hero

[@LyudmilaCherkashina-in1ck]

Блестящее исполнение, прелесть, очень понравилось!

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

Prelestniy chelovek, nichevo ne skajesh. Xorosh!

[@armandinarodarte9728]

Agradecida por permitirnos disfrutar de este material tan valioso y excelso. Kissing es por mucho mi favorito. Amo sus micro movimientos faciales.

[@patriciabravoriscal6264]

Kissin

[@aloisiuslouis]

Kissin, uno dei più grandi di tutti i tempi. O il più grande?

[@santiagogamboa4484]

Genio

[@jaapkoolmees5020]

Jaap Koolmees For decades I am always emotional moved when I hear and see him playing (Rotterdam, De Doelen, Amsterdam The Concertgebouw). The technical independence and equality of his both hands mades incredible sound.

[@luizaangelicafonsecacaldei4124]

Espetacular, maravilhoso.

[@ii-dj4dn]

beautiful..

[@retrothink]

Love every minute.

[@nagisakaoru322]

Великолепный Евгений!!! Вы-гений! Объективно и непредвзято!!! Храни Вас Господь! Благодарю, что Вы есть на Земле! Каждое исполнение- это шедевр! Восхищаюсь!!! Благодарю!!!

[@wintean]

Kissin is at the same level as richter, horowitz, rubinstein or any other... Amazing... Nothing can compare seeing him live in concert