Liszt: Totentanz ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Bertrand Chamayou ∙ Jérémie Rhorer

Franz Liszt:
Totentanz ∙
hr-Sinfonieorchester (Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra) ∙
Bertrand Chamayou, Klavier ∙
Jérémie Rhorer, Dirigent ∙
Alte Oper Frankfurt, 23. Mai 2014 ∙
Website: www.hr-sinfonie... ∙
Facebook: / hrsinfonieorchester

[@ericcamarda3534]

I can't but imagine how blown someone's mind from the 1850s would be hearing and seeing this performed.

[@dale8809]

Probably my favorite classical piece of music. And this orchestra played it perfectly.

[@liszt132]

It's also my favorite

[@dale8809]

@@lowlightpiano7110 wow...you sound ..really god damn crazy.

[@baldmista1907]

Yeah this is the best Totentanz I’ve heard hands down. The pianist did it perfectly as well.

[@arct1c242]

@@baldmista1907 zimmerman

[@Sathrandur]

That is how it is done. The piano part was well articulated, in fact it all was. This is one of the best performances of this that I have heard.

[@arthurbaumberger936]

I can not agree. See my today's comment.

[@compositionbradley3915]

@@arthurbaumberger936 doesn't compare at all to zimermans recording with ozawa, in my opinion.

[@witsukyai1685]

composition bradley Zimmerman version is my second favorite just a bit below Cziffra’s version. Overall Zimmerman is my favorite pianist

[@agerberich]

Listen to Alfred Brendel's recording. I had it on a record when I was a kid. I enjoyed it very much!

[@Naegimaggu]

Indeed, it is the sublime articulation of the piano part that also caught my ear, so to speak. Truly marvelous.

[@Ludwig142]

2:20 3:42 GLİSS GLİSS GLİSS 7:00 Fugato 7:41 climax 8:28 11:39 12:20 13:38 left hand :) 14:11 final

[@yoyogie69]

13:59 final

[@TheSchwartzable]

The pianist is incredible.

[@dr.titanotollpatsch1228]

Ich grüße den Musikkurs

[@victorgallardo6375]

Impressive and wild composition by Liszt.

[@robertwarwick3294]

You're right, it's one of Liszt's very finest works. If you want to hear a totally wild interpretation of this wild composition, full of the terror, horror and beauty of the Day of Judgement, listen to the live solo version by John Ogdon from Butler University on KZbin, it's stunningly brilliant and truly equal to the original frescos by Orcagna.

[@martinkozjek4302]

Neverjetno sem užival...čestitke solistu in orkestru. Ena najtežjih klavirskih skladb. Bravo!!!

[@ronaldbwoodall2628]

What a showpiece for a piano virtuoso! What an amazing set of variations! What a wonderful performance by all of this exciting work!

[@herrpohlenzgarbino]

3:42 - 3:55 the only part that any person can play in a piano concerto! Hooray!! Thanks Liszt!

[@herrpohlenzgarbino]

@Enescu agree.

[@baldmista1907]

Not “any” person. It’s still hard to do and you can hurt your fingers if you don’t have the right technique or a good piano.

[@kunalex4236]

I’ll play this in a month on my exam. And thats the part i am most afraid of. So no, i wouldn’t agree🤧😂

[@herrpohlenzgarbino]

@@kunalex4236 I believe I just underestimated Liszt's glissando part that any person could play it. 😅I am also a pianist by the way. Nevertheless, I wish you good luck to your exam! You can do it!

[@Aug_IV]

@@kunalex4236 As a pianist, I really care about my hands. So, during the Gliss, I would slowly play each note until I'm done. Hope I helped!!! :)

[@peckagender]

the most epic version…so stirring…I may definitely cry if I'm the one on the spot

[@PopShoppekid]

Franz Liszt just composed such brilliant pieces and of course might have been the greatest pianist of all time. Human beings can create such beauty ( but unfortunately can destroy)

[@jazzfunkkonnection6582]

Bravo Bertrand, je suis content d’avoir été dans ta classe à Lamartine et fier pour toi. C’est tellement difficile d’être reconnu que tu as dû bosser comme un dingue pour en arriver là ! Vraiment bravo.

[@WinrichNaujoks]

Arpeggios. Doppeloktaven. Sequenzen. Dies irae. Laut.Toll!

[@alwatsonpianist]

Fantastic performance with intense beauty and excitement!!!! Bravissimo!!!!

[@andrzejpawewooszyn7316]

Amazing rendition and so very true to its origins: a romantic piece that really does make you feel like your very soul is physically rubbing against the raw reality

[@user-bs3oh9mb1t]

Die Aufführung des Liedes war wirklich aufregend! Das Werk ist äußerst komplex und schwierig, nicht nur am Klavier! Liszt übertraf sich selbst und erreichte in Technik und Emotion nahezu Perfektion! L’interprétation de la chanson était vraiment excitante! Le travail est extrêmement complexe et difficile, pas seulement au piano! Liszt s’est dépassé et a atteint presque la perfection, dans la technique et l'émotion! A execução da música foi deveras emocionante! A obra é extremamente complexa e difícil, não apenas no piano! Liszt se excedeu e chegou quase à perfeição, em técnica e emoção! (Celso do Lago Paiva, Brasil)

[@johannesnicolaas]

Why are they not standing to applause him? It was magnificent.

[@lellymills]

They are without a soul. 🙄

[@chazsutherland]

They're making up for all the unwarranted standing ovations given at TED Talks.

[@johannesnicolaas]

I am hearing this in the first time of my life. Fireworks!!

[@helenaconstantine]

I heard this play in the background of some video and couldn't quite remember what it was. When I went looking around for it I listened to works by composers like Stravinsky and Honegger. Incredible Liszt was already writing like this.

[@elliotpolanco159]

Crisp, clear musical 'communication'. Great speed and tempo.

[@ohyes9604]

Klassische Musik ist so wunderbar, sie macht stark festigt uns

[@PaulbylPaulbyl]

That audience is lame. I would have screamed my heart out in joy. This was absolutely phenomenal!

[@lellymills]

I thought the same! Such a fantastic, passionate, fun and emotional piece, but the audience might as well have come from the morgue! I mean why attend if you don't love the music? What a bunch of stuffed shirts!

[@albertopinoblanco]

maybe you didn't saw any classical concert live

[@dhl7893]

I agree entirely. Phenomenal performance ! As a musician, I know how difficult it is to pull off such an extraordinary piece so successfully with great drive and panache. Modern audiences are not all music lovers and versed in piano technique, generally preferring more melodious works.

[@creepercat-]

You don’t scream and shout in a classical concerto like a pop concert

[@LisztTheFranz]

Or maybe that audience has more morals than you

[@davidjared3402]

Amazing pianist, one of my favorite orchestras, and a fine young conductor. First French gentleman I've seen named (in English) Jeremiah. Well done!

[@_richi777]

Wow, such great articulations. I can feel all the emotions such as urgent rush to beat the clock and sadness. I want to be able to show my emotions through music like Liszt and Rachmaninoff. Bravo

[@DavidA-ps1qr]

There were a few empty seats in this concert hall back in 2014. Watch them today and the place is packed. This was a good performance but this orchestra has really taken some giant steps forward. One of the best around today, anywhere in the world.

[@m-gaspi]

WOW, I did not expect it in such an extraordinary way. Excellent.

[@alexander_music_star]

Esta interpretación es un milagro!!! Bravo!!!

[@user-vt5sl4ih3d]

Really awesome and so beautiful listening to it. Perfect performance of this masterpiece!

[@notaire2]

The contrast between the initial grave sound of piano and the subsequent scintillating sound thereof is quite impressive. The soloist undoubtedly has the technique with which he can do almost everything. The well-restrained accompaniment by the excellent orchestra is also remarkable.

[@chrismunson5120]

4:28-6:45 may be the most beautiful two minutes or so of music Liszt ever wrote

[@tommyabrantes838]

more like after 6:45

[@Chipsomedip]

@@tommyabrantes838more like 0:00 - 18:00

[@graeme011]

An absolutely extraordinary and totally phenomenal performance. In other words, I liked it!

[@saararostami]

This is everything I wished for.

[@JA-gu1qt]

He plays so beautifully

[@renaldtremblay8333]

magnifique! Quelle technique!

[@dracopticon7788]

Totentanz. From that famous fresco by Traini. Both image and music imagery are superb.

[@JohannaA.5013]

Start at 0:30. Dark and Sublime

[@mcuaderes]

the balance is simply great! the orchestra glistens, the piano is robust!

[@EmreSenSecrectOfMusic]

Phenomenal!

[@classic4ever780]

waouh ! une interprétation magnifique ! à couper au couteau ! acérée comme c 'est pas possible , virtuose certes, mais avec en ligne de mire la musicalité. J 'ai écouté la version de Matsuev : aussi belle mais un poil en dessous de celle de Chamayou . Peut-être l 'orchestre en est -il en partie responsable ? L ' Orchestre de de la radio de Frankfurt a une rusticité ( écoutez les cors ! ) , qui sied parfaitement à la musique de Liszt.

[@manzanillayquillay]

Éxtasis de belleza 💕💕💕

[@chlidera75]

Magnifique interprétation de Bertrand Chamayou, le meilleur pianiste depuis François-René Duchable.

[@JeanHiron]

Bien au dessus même !

[@alainspiteri502]

@@JeanHiron non enthousiasme ne veut pas dire supériorité j'ai les etudes de Chopin pat Duchable elles ne sont pas restées dans un tiroir

[@GeneralEisenhower]

this is insane

[@1kenodave1]

I saw this performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Andre Watts as the pianist.

[@giuseppemariaperego8937]

È solo una proposta:"In quarantena A TEMPO INDETERMINATO Festival di Sanremo, derivati e affini!!!!!!! Spalanchiamo la TV 📺 a Liszt e alla Vera Musica 🎶. Un abbraccio al direttore, agli orchestrali e al Fantastico pianista Giuseppe Perego Monza 16.2.1962

[@macaw2000]

How have I missed this piece for this long?

[@giusyparoni4873]

Profondo e potente

[@thysvanzyl2782]

Woooow !!!

[@funkycatglasses01]

😮very tight ensemble

[@stephenmessick6619]

Oh my god he is good!

[@paulwinter9000]

Very impressive!

[@mariajaworska5084]

Very good performance

[@Misteribel]

Bravissimo!! 😍 It’s only today (after having heard this countless times) I realised that this is basically variations on Dies Irae and that Liszt also transcribed Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz, containing a very similar sounding Dies Irae in the 5th movement.

[@helenaconstantine]

Similar, but still a world of difference.

[@Rodrigodbf]

The theme is exactly that of the 5th movement of Berlioz Fantastic Symphony... Then Liszt varies it to the exhaustion... The name should be "Totentanz: variations on a theme of Berlioz" :P.

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

@@Rodrigodbf No it should not. Because the melody is not by Berlioz. He did quote it just as much as Liszt did here.

[@arkohnlock4409]

And i’m only now remarking the use of the Dies Irae in those pieces aaahhhhhh

[@johannesasfaw]

Ik vind dit een goede uitvoering!

[@ahmadnurokhim4168]

Best performance

[@francoismagne5863]

Excellent, but I prefer a slower tempo in the last measures for a more powerful (and menacing) effect. This interpretation is a bit too brilliant and not quite "diabolical" enough (for me).

[@dodai8407]

François Magné same with me.

[@shantihealer]

Indeed. Cool virtuosity but lacking in menace. More magisterial, dark and sinister please!

[@francoismagne5863]

@@val3454 I suggest Janis / Reiner

[@helgedonath1524]

WOW!!!

[@jorgealbertobaron1]

GRAN COMPOSITOR

[@lionelrogg3937]

Superbe ! Lionel Rogg

[@Audivision4U]

This is like Toguro to my ears

[@michaelware354]

Ahhh Dies Irae

[@royangles]

Qué rolón

[@renaramadan4626]

wow!!

[@yannsalvatore2201]

bravissimo! only the zimerman's recording is on a par with this performance.

[@JeanHiron]

Grande Jugador

[@MrTirat]

Wouldnt it be more simple to call this work variations on the Dies Irae which is a latin hymn describing the judgement day, not a dance of the dead!!

[@djmotise]

MrTirat No it wouldn't. The name is perfect.

[@claudioparrella183]

La Lisitsa è insuperabile

[@hidropoop472]

7:00 essa melodia...

[@M_a_r_t__i.i-hello]

♡

[@JoseLLA-kr8yj]

8:28

[@tommyabrantes838]

6:45 - 14:43 best part

[@tommyabrantes838]

I unconcur. I think everything is the best part

[@tommyabrantes838]

But I would rather listen to that part

[@tommyabrantes838]

Still, everything is better

[@djmotise]

This is definitely the audience from hell. No doubt about it. Remind me of this next time I get any ideas of visiting Frankfurt. Just awful, the way they show no enthusiasm for that GREAT performance, without a single person standing up. Insane. And sad. Don't they realize they're in the presence of the greatest pianist possible?

[@lellymills]

@Tom 🤣

[@PimpinBassie2]

Dies Irae, La Follia

[@cjames0723]

Wonderful playing across the board. Unfortunately it lacks the grit and existential anguish required by this particular piece. I might suggest the performance available on yt by Matsuev as comparison.

[@user-kx4hm3ye3d]

リストは踊れたのww

[@claudioparrella183]

A 4:12 vi sono alcune note riprese dal film Rocky

[@pianoman4979]

0:30

[@aramisvanaquin827]

holy fuck

[@carlottavaleri843]

Quella di Mrvica è più macabra! Comunque bella esecuzione, bravo.

[@alanrosenberg540]

Very nice performance. Not so great camerawork. Would have liked to see more of the pianist's hands and also the triangle player.

[@tommyabrantes838]

I saw triangle player 2 times

[@tommyabrantes838]

3

[@HelenaAnneCarte]

I was so right to save Brick!

[@boccatosantos]

Audience came strait from the morgue...

[@nicolegallegos9145]

The violinist at 7:47 might just be Schubert reincarnated

[@Chipsomedip]

2:44 Rachmaninoff piano concerto 3

[@Someone-zq3gj]

Wer ist hier auch wegen der schule 🤠

[@laurenth7187]

It seems me a little bit too fast and so, less poetic than it could be...

[@laurentco]

That’s some of the most infuriating camera work ever! I want to see the pianist, not the guy playing the triangle! A great performance marred by bad production.

[@christianweatherbroadcasting]

Repent and trust in Jesus. We deserve Hell for our sin. Lying, lusting, etc, but God sent his son Jesus to die on the cross and ride from the grave to free us from sin. If you repent and trust in him youll be saved. Romans 3:23 John 3:16❤😊❤❤

[@fabiandavilao]

1:25 dies irae

[@user-rm4jy6dn4h]

Holy shit

[@arthurbaumberger936]

Just compare it to Matsuev in st. Petersburg, Yashkin in Weimar, Lisitsa and the RAI or even Berrut in Berlin and then make your judgement.

[@ericwillis898]

Or Janis/Reiner in Chicago.

[@milalaba4033]

Totentanz are Slovak dances, because from the defeat of Great Moravia in 907 until the creation of Czechoslovakia in 1918, the Hungarians called Slovaks Toth, because they subverted and destroyed their state of Great Moravia. That is why the state of Great Moravia was dead.

[@hauthot287]

who else is here bc of liszt vs paganini

[@bloopity4117]

That man deserves a standing ovation that crowd was ass

[@loganfruchtman953]

This doesn’t sound very Liszt at all it sound like early 20th century and film music

[@zaroffhound]

zippy.

[@djmotise]

Horrible camera editing. Shame on the them. Showing the flute and oboe constantly, even when they aren't even playing!

[@PierreSIBANARCO]

Your review is totally useless and futile .. Open your ears (if you can..LOL!) and enjoy the Music, it will be better for you .. (I hope so)

[@petemacarthur]

Yeah, it's OK but have you heard of Wagner? He was like a German guy or something . Man, those guys really know how to do a symphonic concerta or two.

[@arthurbaumberger936]

Brilliant technique by Chamayou and very solid performance by this Radio-Orchestra. Unfortunately without any dynamics and emotions. A rather uninspiring interpretation. There are many better examples here on KZbin where you can literally feel death's grip on your neck. Totentanz is one of the gems of classical music, but in order to show it's true beauty it needs true artists just like a diamond needs gifted cutters.

[@InvestingForTomorrow24]

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