Lugansky - Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor

[@klaus_vans]

Lugansky is not only one of the most brilliant pianists in the world but also an immensely beautiful person, rich in culture and spirit! I had the honour to meet him and I have been impressed by his humanity ❤🙏🏻

[@НатальяКузнецова-т4ч7ш]

Я почувствовала великую одухотворенность НИКОЛАЯ, когда стала слушать его игру и видеть, как он играет. Да, чем величественнее человек, чем больше он одарен, тем выше его нравственность и интеллигентность. Я преклоняюсь перед МАЭСТРО ЛУГАНСКИМ! БРАВО!!!

[@rosland63]

As a Norwegian who has had this piano concerto as one of my favourites since early childhood, and have listened to it literally hundreds of times from various soloists and orchestras - I must say this russian orchester and Lugansky delivers one of the best interpretations I've ever heard! MASTERFUL!!

[@pianonine]

Love how he makes the depth of this music "look so easy" but inside you know his feeling is next level. Outstanding rendition of this masterpiece. TOO BAD ABOUT THE DAMN COMMERCIALS....HATE KZbin.

[@jeffdetweiler2082]

You can pay monthly premium service and not have any commercials. To me it's worth it.

[@GeorgeHazan]

Or you can migrate to Russia, here Google prohibited all advertising activity (glory, glory, halleluya)

[@edwardcone6860]

Stunningly beautiful as usual -- it's Lugansky !

[@АлександрЯрков-ш2з]

Bravo bravo bravo brilliance fantastic grandiose music concerto pianist super

[@davewalker9926]

One of the best performances of this concerto that I have ever heard. Lugansky!

[@НатальяКузнецова-т4ч7ш]

Грандиозно! Браво!!!

[@jerrera45]

What a thrill to be able to watch this amazing performance. Lugansky's talent is breathtaking.

[@橋口文直]

Marvelous artist❤

[@unwinjames6333]

Great interpretation - no theatricals, just purely felt - wonderful orchestral playing too

[@briancurtin1216]

Lugansky is the consamate perfectionist.

[@baghirovali2361]

From 28:05 to the end - wow! Sheer power!

[@geraldinetaylor6231]

What can I say - Nikolai is so brilliant; real feeling for this piece. Simply lovely.

[@randiarikstad4752]

He must have seen our fiords, the mountains, everything

The beginning of the third movement is one of the most impactful things ever written; and executed to perfection here.

[@akifaliyev1886]

Спасибо большое за ПРЕКРАСНОЕ исполнение - слышна каждая нотка, каждый пассаж доведен до конца. Все со смыслом, большой ответственностью и огромной любовью к музыкальному материалу.

[@Johanna-g2m]

Saw "Song of Norway" many times, always cried my eyes out, so perfect why did he write only 1piano-concert, just LOVE it!😢❤❤

[@meow_meowswing]

I often question why Grieg never write a violin concerto, too. His violin sonatas are out of this world.

[@kc-lh1ee]

16:41Very nice flute sound. And the exquisite interaction between piano and orchestra is beautiful!

[@ТатьянаВетрова-ф6в]

Спасибо судьбе, что дает шанс приобщиться к такому чуду. Жить в одной эпохе с гением- это ли не чудо.

[@liciabladelli4258]

I love this concert very much and the way Mr Lugansky plays it is like being in the Heavens. ❤❤❤

[@felixtiggeler341]

Outstanding interpretation, musicality on highest level, nice video and special thx to the sound engineer

[@jimmyradcliffe6588]

An epic and tender song of life, in its resilience against death, frost and sadness. Perfect match between Lugansky's internal macrocosmos and the external macrocosmos.

[@trantiencaophong]

Excellent. Nikolai Lugansky is a great pianist. Thank you very much for this sharing.

[@marie-francehily8336]

MERVEILLEUX pianiste.

[@margotblain9125]

Un pur enchantement la virtuosité de l artiste et ce voyage dans l univers de Grieg du bonheur merci

[@jsb8153]

Incroyable, sublime, Lugansky est un magicien.

[@timward276]

I love the bit at the end of the first movement when the opening chords come back with those roaring scales in the bass around it.

[@NovaExplorateurs-or1wv]

Vous êtes à mes yeux le meilleur interprete de de ce concerto. Je n'ai jamais joué avec un orchestre mais votre sensibilité se rapproche de ce que j'aurais aimé faire. Merci pour cette belle interpretation!

[@juanolague4265]

THANKS ! ❤

[@barinovaag]

Великолепное творение Грига, волшебное исполнение. Браво!

[@pianistegolfeur]

Excellente prestation de Lugansky, remarquablement dirigé par Petrenko.

[@DanielMartinez-nw1pn]

Absolutely brilliant

[@sergiosedano6635]

D3b7di

[@fleetdream5168]

Счастья и восторг от того что Россия стала поистине хранительницей мировой музыкальной культуры!

[@E266PD]

Это СССР таким был.

[@georg2740]

I had the honor to play horn in school orchestra in 7th grade ( I was only 13) and we played the first movement of this wonderful concerto! It was a great experience! Thank god, I didn't miss my action!

[@10freekie2]

What a great drummer as well! Gives so much to the piece!

[@tedlassenpiano5771]

Years ago the Grieg concerto was a laughingstock, but it's as good as any concerto. Lugansky takes a small concerto and makes it big. One of the loveliest middle movements ever.

[@rafkend1422]

Wow and then thousand Wows!!! This performance in and itself is a priceless jewel. This concerto is my all time favorite and I have listened to hundreds of performances by other artists including, Yuja, Katya, Valentina, etc...This man, ort should I say our gift from Heaven, is beyond excellence in his interpretation without the body language grand standing and unnecessary gimmicks. Thank you a million Nikolai!!!

[@Vito_Tuxedo]

@Raf Kend - Thank you for pointing out the sheer un-necessity of the distracting body language grandstanding, which has become _de rigueur_ among so many of today's performers, as though such gimmickry somehow make their performances more musical. In truth, more often than not it does precisely the opposite. Bravo to Nikolai Lugansky and the other musicians for such a brilliant integration of soloist and orchestra in this classic masterpiece by Grieg.

Amazing performance of one of my all time favourite pieces

[@1__fateta]

The film's quality is so G00000D! 👍👍👍❤️

[@frankvee3425]

Absolutely an exquisite performance!

[@Echubrov]

Magnifico

[@capefox8321]

Lugansky's technique never fails to amaze me. Another sublime performance here.

[@smcaqua1079]

I love the cello part at 2:29~ it's so lovely whenever they get the melody for a brief few seconds 💙

[@Pedro_Larroza]

And to think Liszt suggested it be on the trumpet! Grieg accepted at first, but, THANFULLY, it was one of the first things he changed (among the many revisions he made throughout his life). And, I agree, it's a beautiful cello part! Actually, this concerto's second themes are all as gorgeous as the first themes.

[@mangomerkel2005]

@@Pedro_Larroza Where can I find all the suggestions Liszt made?

[@PianistKK]

Thank You for sharing this Video. He is always touching Soul.

[@karlatorres2971]

The cadenza's first movement is amazing, a lot of powerful

[@annamariamorixe1753]

favolosa musica per me insperata, sentivo Grieg anche da ragazzina

[@ripvanwinkle9592]

After hearing the original version of Grieg's piano concerto I could not bear to listen to other versions of this concerto until I found this excellent recording by Lugansky of one of Grieg's revised versions. It is fantastic & a delight.

[@Bassokos]

Haha I know exactly what you mean, I was searching for the Vakhtang Badrishvili version but this is a really close second

[@francoriva55]

Michelangeli Fruhbeck de Burgos !!!!!

[@noramendez9035]

FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS, NIKOLAI!!!! TE ADMIRO PROFUNDAMENTE!

[@IKitAmura]

Superb!!

[@tonynguyen6167]

Beautifully played

[@coffeepot13]

Absolutamente divino!

[@ЕленаСемакова-т4ф]

Луганский... восхитительно, спасибо.

[@Johanna-g2m]

I played everythinf Grieg, why did he write only 1concerto, it is so perfect!❤😢❤

[@ДмитрийПотупка]

Николай Луганский, госоркестр имени Светланова, концерт Эдварда Грига! Что может быть лучше?! Браво 👏 🌹🌹🌹

[@АлексейНиканов-ю3ы]

Дмитрий, да нам бы Николай Луганский и госоркестр имени Светланова, а программа подойдет любая)) Григ, конечно прекрасен!

[@carlocontestabileciaccio473]

Wonderful. That's all

[@neethadesilva5747]

Brilliant

[@liliancarillo8588]

Sensacional! Maravilhoso!

[@elizabethharland-hazebroek7413]

een van de mooiste uitvoeringen; zeldzaam.

[@casual_human]

그리그 피아노협주곡 실황연주중에서 가장 마음에 들어요!

[@scottmiller6495]

Fine Performance of one of the greatest piano concertos of all time !!!!!

[@eletricidadeengenharia]

Excelente apresentação ao piano: sem distorções nos sons das batidas mais fortes

[@anas-vq3gj]

I have nothing to say it was a brilliant performance

[@Alessandro_da_Rimini]

wonderful

[@meo4317]

The fact that he played through the whole concerto beautifully without a single piece of sheet is absolutely amazing, I'm at a loss for word now.

[@milt4u2]

That´s how most play, even non-professionals. When I took piano lessons we had to memorize the sheet music for our recitals/concerts.

[@FreakieFan]

Yeah playing without sheets is extremely common, so common in fact, that it is pretty much the standard for any concert performer, let alone someone of the stature and brilliance as Lugansky

[@ruperttmls7985]

@@FreakieFan Herencia de los románticos del XIX, en la época de Mozart y Bach tocar con la partitura a la vista era lo normal.

[@marksoftime]

Have you any idea how many times he’s played this? He probably vaguely knew how to play it before he knew how to play it.

[@AthSamaras]

A M A Z I N G ...

[@ГульсумУмбеталиева-ф5о]

БРАВО , МАЭСТРО ❗ Астана Казахстан

[@ВалерійДудник-н1ю]

Так може зіграти тільки норвежець! І то, при тому, що Гріг розробляв цю тему на 4 руки. Браво !!! Бравіссімо!!!

[@ignaciohmon]

27:22 - 28:05 I always love this part 🥰

[@cocochocho2]

Echoing all you guys‘ comments….beautiful Cadenza, sweet touching, breathtaking, powerful crystal,…Nikolai Lugansky 🎶

[@michaelmostavlanski3425]

I agree - one of the best interpretations. Very close to Arthuro Bendetti Michelangeli. I mean the dynamics.

[@gerryamatomusic]

This is by far the best recording of this piece I've ever heard....and I've heard dozens. Orchestra and soloist are beyond superb. Lugansky is the shit!!

[@esterbaque7757]

Did you hear Arthur Rubinstein. ?

[@gerryamatomusic]

@@esterbaque7757 Yes, the Rubinstein version is another great recording. I was lucky enough to hear Rubinstein live 3 times. Thanks for responding Ester.

[@esterbaque7757]

@@gerryamatomusic Thanks, all are great.

[@Cbiscuola]

Have you heard Sara Ott performing this concerto? Also good.

[@gerryamatomusic]

@@Cbiscuola No I haven't. I'll have to check it out.

[@MrMarpatri]

Minunat!

[@ballantynemoyes8019]

A superb performance and I consider myself fortunate that I saw Lugansky perform this work when I visited London in 2016. However, for me, the broadcast was, again, spoiled by the camerawork. I much prefer to see the pianist, and preferably a side on-view. It's frustrating when you get the shot from the front. He's a pianist for goodness sake so why not show more of the playing. Also I don't need to see the flautist's nostrils or extreme close ups of various brass instruments. It happens with every production no matter who is broadcasting and I end up just closing my eyes and listening to the performance. I may as well have it on radio. However, having had my little rant, I'm very grateful that such concerts are posted on this forum. Thank you, Enchanted Warrior. :-)

[@GuntherWolfen]

Lugansky é monstruoso

[@randiarikstad4752]

My Norway.

[@Ктоздесь-э1ы]

Николай луганский 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jayschwartz3203]

Ironically; I first heard this In "The song of Norway" in Jones Beach in 1958.

[@dernettep]

Very solid and good interpretation. But I can also hear/feel the 'routine' in Lugansky playing this here.

[@michaelross9970]

One of my favorite artists in most genre, the only commonality noticed is the almost exceeded acceptable level of bass note mistakes.

[@789armstrong]

cadenza at 9:20

[@4STLife]

😮

[@Peter-sl4mh]

In order to be an excellent composer,the man must be a good mathematician

[@OziCastle]

Nah look at Beethoven

[@Shahdmansour44]

24:47

[@4rm3]

28:40 seems like such a good place to start happy birthday 😂

[@meisterwue]

22:45❤24:45 & 26:50 showdown

[@tjittekamminga5170]

brilliant, but also great conductor & orchestra: who are they? (mention it please)

[@MM-111]

See the video description.

[@alexdim6821]

0:28 ГП 1:45 СП

[@Markus_Blewish]

Ads play in middle of music. PLease move to end of video.

[@박상지-h1p]

12:00

[@capncmbk]

Great job. but how do you mess up the oh so famous opening run?

[@AgusRoca]

Malisima direccion de cámaras durante todo el concierto al final ya es indignante. Busquen un director de tv a la altura de los músicos.

[@КириллШин-ч6в]

4:30 разработка 1ч

[@pinanino]

Сп 1:45

[@antspiano1378]

Never knew Elon musk was a conductor

[@theclassicalarchive]

15:23

[@theclassicalarchive]

15:26

[@Ктоздесь-э1ы]

Луганский мастер кантилены

[@yopiano1071]

This one just easier than Rach 2 right?

[@miguelbanos5184]

Yes

[@mangomerkel2005]

Wouldn't be so sure about that. I can play Rach 2, and the 3rd movement is not as hard as Grieg's one, in my opinion.

[@СтепанА-с3и]

Печально, что подавляющее большинство откликов га иностранных языках. Русский пианист играет с русским оркестром под упраалением русского дирижера... Увы, нам не нужна серьезная музыка - даже вв ее вершинных образцах! И меня лично это радует: нам не нужно "просветлять" свои души соприкосновением с Прекрасным, мы ведь в любом случае ПРЯМО В РАЙ, а ОНИ БУДУТ ГОРЕТЬ В АДУ! Это вдохновляет и успокаивает. По поводу исполнения музыки. Хочу поблагодарить пианиста за то, что, придерживаясь горовицевских традиций, не помогал своей игре лицом, строя уморительно-эмоциональные рожи. Как же надоела эта гнусная ланг-ланговская манера, увы, подхваченная некоторыми другими "топами" пианистического рейтинга!!

[@chrstianviguie8859]

Scandaleux ! Que le début du second mouvement soit coupé par une publicité intempestive décidément plus personne n' a de respect pour la musique...

[@atreyyu1]

Ridiculous tempo, even the soloist doesn't know how to keep up with it. Listen to Rubinstein instead.

[@cocobbc3653]

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