Lucas & Arthur Jussen - Poulenc Concerto For Two Pianos | First Movement (2017)

First movement (Allegro Ma No Troppo) of Poulenc Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra by Lucas & Arthur Jussen with Stéphane Denève and The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. Performed live on October 9th, 2016 at The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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[@WINCHANDLE]

Notice the eye contact between the two. They play as ONE. Priceless and never to occur again.

[@jean-francoisbrunet2031]

Not to dismiss that they play superbly and as one, but I could not spot a single eye contact between them in the entire movement. Lucas closes the eyes a lot, Arthur glances at the conductor, but...

[@clairejin1704]

@@jean-francoisbrunet2031 You realize the camera was on the orchestra half the time right? It's not that they didn't have eye contact, it just wasn't captured on camera

[@jean-francoisbrunet2031]

@@clairejin1704 I was answering someone who wrote "notice the eye contact between the two". If it was not caputred on camera, how could this person "notice", and how could you know?

[@clairejin1704]

@@jean-francoisbrunet2031 I was at that concert

[@clairejin1704]

@@jean-francoisbrunet2031 Also, speaking from experience there is no way they could have played this concerto as well as they did without having eye contact with each other (btw I'm a pianist)

[@aym7227]

No one coughed during those silences. Incredible display of humanity at its finest.

[@gratefulpianist8640]

because there weren't the coronavirus

[@victoriakabere4124]

because they weren't done with a movement. they only cough between movements. douche.

[@voicerto]

real right listeners know how to hold a cough

[@smudger671]

If it was a British audience there would be plenty of coughing!

[@alanpotter8680]

A rarity.

[@paullewis2413]

Another gem by Poulenc, for too long sidelined but now being more appreciated and about time!

[@MuseDuCafe]

Sidelined? it is one of his most popular pieces, certainly from all his concerti, It is popular enough that it is sometimes the only Poulenc people know or have heard.

[@paullewis2413]

@@MuseDuCafe ‘’it is sometimes the only Poulenc people know or have heard”. Exactly. That’s what I mean by sidelined, I’m referring to the composer. . 😁

[@blaspayri]

I agree .... I only new irrelevant pieces by Poulenc (chamber music) and I am discovering an interesting composer with this concerto I had never heard .... very dynamic and inventive

[@catherinejones9396]

The more I replay this the more I enjoy it. It is sheer exhilarating fun and joy and beauty in a miserable era. PLEASE Remember this joy that you've given us during the "apart" times of Coved19 Arthur and Lucas.

[@celinafernandez8210]

Fully agree

[@leoinsf]

The very best performance of this delightful piece bar none: even composer performance. Brilliant technique and young uninhibited fingers play into the youthful, exuberant, and brilliant world of Poulenc. Lucas and Arthur should be proud!!!!!

[@Claude1Rochon]

they ARE

[@paullewis2413]

Poulenc is one of those great composers of the 20th c, who should be heard far more often. Absolutely unique style and such a versatile composer. Thanks for the upload.

[@christiefeliciano8538]

I love Poulenc!!! One of my favorite composers.

[@alanpotter8680]

It's incredibly annoying that his music, or let's say at least this concerto, isn't more popular. The concerto is well beyond the status of a masterpiece.

[@wonseoklee80]

Poulenc is my fav. His style never gets old!!

[@antonioperillo1182]

These two brothers are among the best classic pianists in the entire world!!! Amazing technic of playing!!! They are a couple of dynamites!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@WINCHANDLE]

I love Poulenc. These two kids are totally amazing. Love it when they smile

[@matilda517]

Their energy is contagious, I swear

[@DSergioRocha-yn7zu]

Incríveis pianistas e melodia admirável. Gostei demais.

[@chabibibi]

I am a HUGE fan of Argerich and i came here after someone posted on Argerich’s performance « go listening to Jussen’s perf » and i have to admit this is by far the best performance of this piece i’ve ever listened ! Amazing 😍

[@SpencerMusicSchool]

As a Les Six specialist myself. The Poulenc double piano concerto is among my favorite Poulenc.. The Jussen brothers are also one of my favorite piano duos. They literally move as 1 with great understanding of the repertoire, subtlety, shading and nuance. Simply fantastic. And I can never tell which of these brothers is sexier.. ... Gentleman prefers blonde. Loving Arthur with the Bowie hair. But seriously truly never get tired of watching them and they do all my favorite repertoire ..

[@jean-francoisbrunet2031]

In addition to being a Les Six and Poulenc specialist, are you gay? (I am too, by the way, just to dispell any misunderstanding). My point is: are you sure that the first movement is slower here that in the female interpretations that you trashed previously, in part for being "rushed" (Labèque and Argerish?)

[@SpencerMusicSchool]

@@jean-francoisbrunet2031 To answer your questions. Vladimir Horowitz once said. "There are only 3 types of pianists; GAY, Jewish or Bad" LOL And yes I'm not really fans of the Labèque sisters . If you listen to the their first movement of this concerto the conductor starts at a correct tempo then the ladies start really pushing the tempo.. Not terrible but not great. Allegro ma no troppo (quick but not too much so). meaning Clarity and not rushing. Martha Argerich/Nelson Goerner are better. I usually adore Argerich but didn't find her Poulenc double as spectacular as her breathtaking Ravel for example. Of course it is a matter of taste.. Art is subjective. But I have performed the solo Poulenc, the double and even the Concert Champêtre as well as all the chamber piano and wind works. The Jussen always have such subtly of voicing and shading in their playing. They make the double concerto sound like 1 .. Not easy at times in the fast sections to have absolute precision of togetherness with still moments of rubato. There are spots in the 1st movement that are very exposed like Mozart adagio sections. The Jussens do a beautiful job with this concerto. And I would indeed marry Arthur if he asked. LOL. But seriously The Jussens are one of my favorite piano ensembles. Watch them on works like the Debussy Epigraphes. Shear perfection . Also obviously one should compare interpretations to Poulenc/Février's recording from the 1950s. Obviously the composer is that piano so one can see chosen tempos, rubato and shading etc.

[@user-ww5oq1tu8t]

Музыка гениальная, исполнители бесподобны! Хочется слушать их бесконечно!

[@gregghanson6095]

These boys are brilliant; not just because of their maturity/age but because they share a rare gift of likemindedness that makes them one. Never heard such an extraordinary duo.

[@celinafernandez8210]

Yes. A miracle of nature. One gets Jussen-addict... a universal gift for everybody ... all our blessings ...!

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Very high quality sibling duos are indeed quite rare.

[@svicente99]

Aloys and Alfons Kontarsky - 70's decade. They were genius. Search by yourself.

[@DavidSmith-ki2we]

They are also very kind and sweet individuals 💕

[@ezyrod]

@@DavidSmith-ki2we \€

[@yourgenius007]

♥️브라보!!! 미쳤네!! 뿔랑 아주 두 피아니스트 오케스트라 다 완벽하네!!! 몇번을 들어도.. Bravo!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@charlesdavis7087]

And so... the legends grow more beautiful with every passing season.

[@thethikboy]

I'm impressed how these Dutch brothers know how to interpret French music. I listened to their Debussy. Wonderufl. They have completely captured Poulenc's witty urbane and sensual stylings . I remain grateful and delighted.

[@sergevadimov8346]

Это никакая не «французская» музыка, а всего лишь один Пуленк. Именно, его исполнение тут этими примечательными пианистами современности и показывает его «красную цену», то есть даёт оценку по Гамбургскому счёту. А «французская музыка» - это отнюдь не одна «шестёрка» и в ней Пуленк, но как минимум Люлли, Куперен, Рамо, Берлиоз, Гуно, Массне, Бизе, Сен-Санс, Дебюсси, Равель. Вынося свои оценки публично, необходимо выражаться точно и ясно.

[@wonseoklee80]

Yasssss! A great rendition of this masterpiece…!!! Love those two geniuses!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

His amazing and sumptuous performance leads me into the wonderful and emotional world of comfort

[@4thMG]

I love everything about this: the music, the way the video was shot, the interactions between the musicians, and the fact that they are both brothers and one of them looks kind of like Michael Fassbender.

[@organboi]

What? Fassbender? No.

[@celinafernandez8210]

@@organboi He meant that the boy is good looking....

[@enverhally8990]

Just fell in love with Poulenc

[@celinafernandez8210]

Soooooo good!!! Beautiful music and wonderfully played by Lucas and Arthur. Youth energy in every note! Bravo bravissimo!!!!

[@gwenaelledai5459]

My prefere interpretation of this peice. The alchemie between the two brothers is magic

[@ritsapogiatzoglou4074]

Amazing performance, αmazing pianists!!!!!! Congratulations to the orchestra as well

[@contagieux]

This is simply one of the best recorded performance of this concerto. I love the tempo and the powerful, playful playing.

[@guidovernaglione5127]

I totally agree with you. Best version of this wonderful concert!

[@MakeUDawn]

It is considered by critics as the best performance of this concerto to date.

[@MelodiousHeart1]

I totally agree with you, too!

[@cesarcaro6767]

Absolutely agree! As compelling an interpretation as those with Poulenc himself, but much more coherent and far better played. The pianos are seamless, really impeccable!

[@rhettjaramillo5034]

The music started at 5:49 is the music that made me fall in love with Poulenc. I struggled to connect with his music for so long, but as soon as those pianos start and the orchestra plays those Poulenc harmonies, I fell in love.

[@KinkyLettuce]

this is my first time hearing the work the moment I heard that part you mentioned, i immediately scrolled down the comment section to find whether anyone else also found this section incredibly magical!

[@ivanhendr]

Gamelan inspired magic

[@richtig70]

Do you know some similar magical Poulenc moments?

[@lealuke4896]

Incredibly beautiful 🥹😍

[@wat_r_u_doing]

best performance ever

[@JohnRDallasJr]

Outstanding in all ways. Such difficult tonal variations, and yet not a single detectable slip. Near-perfect is the best one can achieve, of course, yet to my ear, this duo-plus seemed perfect. Thank you. Bravo!

[@prototropo]

A compellingly fine performance of a composer I’ve dismissed for no good reason. This video inspired me to read the Wikipedia entry on Poulenc, which is really well-written itself. I’d already known of Poulenc’s quirk for inserting movie music quotations, evident in this concerto.

[@shannonnortonrichards7474]

I fell in love with Poulenc singing his 4 Christmas motets. Sublime and incredibly fun to learn and perform!

[@prototropo]

@@shannonnortonrichards7474 Glad you mentioned those, Shannon-I’ll look for a recording!

[@sharegreats2157]

An unusual silence of the audience during interruptions of the concert flow can be experienced here! That's extremely rare! Besides that a very interesting and difficult-to-play piece of music of modern style to the likes of which my ears need to get accustomed by and by.

[@MerryJ2024]

Don''t ya just love those Steinways? Poulenc has a lot going for him here the way you both reveal him.. Well done, thanks. Merry

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Lucas and Arthur, you both play with such rapturous joy, and love ❤️ of your wonderful talents. You also are both so charismatic too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@RG-vd3pw]

stunning the boys and the orchestra and the maestro ...wow

[@adamrafferty]

Wow - just incredinble and a pleasure to hear and watch!

[@appassionata2008]

Одно из лучших исполнений этого Концерта! Парни молодцы! 👍 Браво Лукас и Артур!!!! 👏👏👏

[@user-vz4fy8uw9y]

На сегодняшний день, возможно, остаются самыми лучшими.

[@larssmeets773]

The start is so intense and powerful

[@sergeguillot]

Les deux freres ont un plaisir evident a jouer magnifiquement cet extrordinaire concerto.

[@kenmannes2612]

Wonderful musicianship from these very young men/orchestra. Emotionally satisfying!

[@small_ed]

Nice to see this masterpiece still being performed today...

[@eyh8erc]

Bravo This is the best performance i have heard

[@elenaloginenko106]

I ALWAYS ADMIRE YOUR PROFESSIONALISM!!! BRAVO!!!

[@lisestokis7194]

Magnifique tout simplement.

[@exol.multistan8637]

this makes me proud of my country!! such talent makes me feel ashamed that i didnt continued to study

[@josefinabuencamino-malabuy7014]

Good God in heaven! The energy and expression of these two! Then a heavenly but eerie sound in the end.

[@beldeballe]

interprétation très fidèle, "très poulencquienne", particulièrement inspirée : une grande réussite

[@daffyduck4195]

I didn't even know this concerto even existed.

[@mstrsims2]

Seeing them do this piece with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Looking forward to it.

[@user-ss9su1ye7n]

일단 썸넬에 홀린듯 들어왔는데 처음부터 음이 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 쏟아지듯 들어오네요 진짜 좋아요 ... 다채롭고 꽉 찬 느낌

[@CLdanse]

Quelle magnifique version !

[@helin4330]

Different and excellent emotions felt in eight minutes.🎶🖤

[@maryguadalupe5845]

I just found out about you guys and I am in awe. Thanks for sharing your talent. God Bless you. You have been given a beautiful gift.

[@craigreeves5465]

People have been sleeping on this concerto for a long time. One of Poulenc's hidden gems for sure.

[@MuseDuCafe]

popular staple of the rep, often enough it is 'the only poulenc' many know or have heard.

[@olgakviatkovskaia4587]

💖💖 Amazing, bravo, congratulations!

[@halinawarakomska315]

Brawo przepięknie wykonanie wspaniałe. ⚘🌹🌹🌹🌹👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@oper432]

Une musique fascinante qui ouvre sur un autre monde et de tres brillants pianistes

[@IvanPavlov0]

This is an amazing performance!

[@isaacdorio]

2:15 quote from Poulencs Sextet!!! Omg this was amazing!!!

[@jeanjacquesfalke4775]

Redecouverte dû poule c’est que j.aime avec ces deux frères géniaux......

[@giadapratesi7989]

What a wonderful piece for the Heart

[@simbercall4735]

musique celebre des films muets de mon enfance mais la on est muet devant les freres lucas et arthur pianistes magnifiques bravissimo maxim maxim

[@sindy36535]

Perfect!

[@myroadnottaken]

this is brilliant MAGIC!!

[@thereseanderson4200]

Incredible!!! So much energy. Sounds like a competition. I did this incredible part, beat that!

[@Sacouetti1]

Magnifique! Je vous écoute depuis la Suisse et il se trouve que vous possédez tous les deux un jeu précis et perlé, digne des grands artistes et résultant d'un travail assidu. Je vous souhaite une suite de parcours pleine de succès.

[@silvanomangana3822]

Ils font les courses au supermarché et m'ont chargé de vous remercier.

[@robertstrzelecki1568]

Great performance! Congratulations!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Just listening , I am filled with the admiration for his overwhelming exquisite performance From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@oper432]

Très impressionnant niveau technique et une musique étourdissante qui pose beaucoup de questions

[@shin-i-chikozima]

His exquisite skill is off the charts,

[@yorickgeuze2519]

This is my favorite piece!! This is the best one!! I love it!

[@julietta_hodges440]

So incredible!! Love you guys!

[@michelm2507]

I feel fantastic and narrative.🎶🎹

[@aulos52]

Sublime! Enfin une interprétation qui peut se mesurer aux soeurs Labeque, et c'est pas peu dire!

[@andreachangjones9369]

Wow, fantastic. Very different and refreshing. 👏🏻

[@catherinejones9396]

Agreed. cathy

[@alaincarayon8719]

Magnifique et éblouissante interprétation. Quel jeu pianistique et quelle précision dans la direction orchestrale ! La plus belle interprétation à mon sens.

[@willows5395]

I love the bit where they played really fast

[@marie-iz8xo]

Magnificent performance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@billginnj6595]

Such talent!!

[@CoutureCW]

Damn, so this is what Zach and Cody are up to now. Cool! :O

[@aryunaom]

Great full!!

[@fredericfreddyfreddo850]

Stunning performance of a masterpiece !

[@HidekazuOki]

Such an exciting performance of a fabulous piece of music!!

[@JulianLambert]

Wonderful!

[@carmenlazaro09]

2:11 el movimiento de Arthur acompaña genial a la música

[@rumianagrigorova3375]

I love it!

[@hectorhoraciopescio5717]

Buenísimo ! ! !

[@rosegarden0988]

Excellent!

[@tonyfranks5845]

Would love to see them in person!

[@evamalezic2066]

We used this masterpiece at our ballet performance for an angry family and it was sooo good

[@lmx2382]

this is amazing

[@yohangouraantoni3903]

hermoso 5:50 lagrimas y recuerdos superados del pasado.

[@789armstrong]

Superb!

[@federico8ymedio966]

Emozionante, e che dire che suonano senza mai tenere uno spartito sotto gli occhi. Straordinari!

[@carmen6169]

Me encantan hace un tiempo los escucho. 🇮🇷 😍 🎶🎶🎶🎶 Iterpretacion. Magistral. Con una gran orquesta. Felicidades !!!!!

[@The-cs7us]

utter perfection

[@olgakomsky4505]

Bravo !!!

[@user-xc3oj7sw1u]

Парни, Вы просто супер!!! Вот это техника!!!

[@alfaromeo8874]

BRAVO!

[@dennisdeemii]

Cuuuuute!

[@mensabs]

Gorgeous everything.

[@user-zf5kz8ey2u]

Wow wonderful😇😇