Maksim Mrvica playing Franz Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2

[@XxDylanxXTV]

Honestly this is one of the most perfect versions of this piece I've ever heard and you can tell this guy knows what he's doing because he has perfect fingering and perfect tempo and didn't mess up whereas other pianist try to beat the hell out of the piano just to look good, but you can never understand Franz Liszt's ability and skill until you actually hear one of his pieces played correctly like it is here! Bravo!!!

[@noname-dl9dz]

danthecomposer i agree with you

[@shihalex1048]

where is your commas full stop bracket etc. Feel tired to read...

[@mjpj66]

XxDylanxXTV Yes, I have thought that too. It's his articulation of each note, and the obvious emotion he feels playing it.

[@golgiapparatus8337]

I have to disagree. I started studying this piece on the piano when I was 15 and managed to learn it, however horribly, I had this bad boy memorized. I am always in awe of pianists who can actually play the dang thing WELL, but this guys was not one of my favorites. I heard a few clunkers (which is by far better than I could do though!) and wasn't quite feeling the character of his interpretation. To each his own, I guess.

[@WillBrigg]

Where is the better version you've heard? This is the best version i've seen on youtube too...

[@battumanhphai]

I've listened to this piece for 15 years, and never feel bored. Muskim's version is the best

[@johntuong8557]

this definitely is the best version of this piece. The tempo, pedal control, the emotion on his face is nearly perfect. I think he is like he is enjoying this piece not playing anymore. You can see it on his face on 1:21- 4:55 - 9:04. I really like his emotion on this piece than anyone else. Maksim Mrvica is such a genius !!!

[@ItalanFindart]

+JOHN Tuong Just for the Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 try to listen to Alfred Brendel.

[@lBanjo]

This has been my absolute favorite version of this piece for almost 15 years now. Everyone else seems to rush it and it takes away the emotion. Where has the time gone??

[@klarabogi9344]

Today is Hungary's national holiday. We are celebrating the anniversary of the 1848th big revolution. At every big event, I like to listen to this piece from Liszt. Here you can choose from many version of Rhapsody No.2, but this Gentleman is playing with not just his fingers, but with his heart & soul too. He is one of the best musician ever. Thank you so much.

[@mihailomusikic9182]

yeah, ur right

[@jadrankamacukat1785]

Maksim❤🎀❤🎀❤

[@jaroslavnovotny556]

Hello, just a quick thought... I'm sorry to break it to you but Franz Liszt was not a Magyar... Please you people do some thorough research... Yes, Franz Liszt was Ungarian citizen but Slovak(Slovien) national... His maternal languge was NOT magyar, he didn't even speak magyar language his whole life... ❤

[@klarabogi9344]

@@jaroslavnovotny556 German: [ˈlɪst]; Hungarian: Liszt Ferencz, in modern usage Liszt Ferenc [ˈlist ˈfɛrɛnt͡s]. Liszt's Hungarian passport spelled his given name as "Ferencz". An orthographic reform of the Hungarian language in 1922 (which was 36 years after Liszt's death) changed the letter "cz" to simply "c" in all words except surnames; this has led to Liszt's given name being rendered in modern Hungarian usage as "Ferenc". From 1859 to 1867 he was officially Franz Ritter von Liszt; he was created a Ritter (knight) by Emperor Francis Joseph I in 1859, but never used this title of nobility in public. The title was necessary to marry the Princess Carolyne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein without her losing her privileges, but after the marriage fell through, Liszt transferred the title to his uncle Eduard in 1867. Eduard's son was Franz von Liszt. ^ His birthplace is now a museum. Throughout his life, he claimed to be Magyar, rather than German and referred to Hungary as his homeland. When later in his life he gave charity concerts in Hungary, he sometimes appeared wearing national dress (Walker 1987, p. 48).

[@kispeterlaszlovertexltd181]

Kedves Klára! Ajánlom figyelmèbe Cziffra György előadását. Megjelenítőerőben, drámaiságban szamomra sokkal többet ad. Úgy gondolom,hogy ez a játèkos előadásmód nem egèszen hű a szerző elgondolashoz. Persze a zene ettől szèp, hiszen mindenki megtalálhatja a neki legjobban tetsző előadást, olvasatot.

[@robsanchez8024]

Beautiful interpretation of what is arguably the most difficult piece ever written for piano. He not only knows how to play the song, but also understands its essence, and he interprets it both appropriately and beautifully. The mellow moments are quiet, tender, and unhurried, while the big moments are bold, dynamic, and unstoppable. I know he's borderline theatrical, but I think that his dramatic stage presence ties in successfully to his actual performance, probably because he has such a keen understanding of the music he's playing. This is probably my favorite, live rendition of this piece. Simply superb.

[@Burntshmallow]

A difficult piece, no doubt, but not the hardest piece ever written; nor even the hardest Hungarian Rhapsody (No.6 might go down that route); the hardest piece probably belongs within Sorabjii's Opus Clavicembalisticum

[@Leemarie468]

His version of this piece is very light, sweet, and gentle, more like a Chopin piece. Although his fortes are spot on.A brilliant performer, as is Valentina Lisitsa, but her version seems much more aggressive and cold. I think I prefer Maksim's. It would be wonderful to have heard Liszt play it himself, for his original interpretation.

[@Seki1987]

+Leemarie468 Thank you so much, as a music lover and a Croatian for praising our pianist :) we share same thoughts. Music isn't all in technique. I love his interpretation the most.

[@coolmesser]

maksim's interpretation is far from technical perfection and that is why i like it. the variation carries the passion i like in this piece. i think it has its' own brilliance. it has wabi sabi. i have listened to this so many times and i lose myself in it every time.

[@aydenmartinez1355]

Lang lang has the most intense and energetic version of all and I love it

[@dreadrockadrian]

This is not a light, sweet nor gentle piece of music.

[@lelio1530]

Ayden Martinez lang lang plays the Horrowitz transcription so you can’t compare

[@lukalatino4946]

The Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody is considered one of the most difficult piano titles.... This guy,....just close your eyes and listen the the way he plays it, you can tell he adores this title. This is likely the most well played Hungarian Rhapsody you can ever hear!

[@jakovsandrovcan3471]

He is Croatian national treasure... The great Maksim Mrvica

[@RenaissancePeopleNYC]

Outstanding! One of the few who KNOW HOW to play this piece!

[@MaeLeong]

He interprets this piece romantically and I love it very much. It sounds so intriguing and colourful. I have been listening to his playing of this piece countless times for many years. It melts my heart in the section of 3:30...

[@cspdelta8457]

Mae Leong i know, that section always gets me 😍😍

[@akrzd]

My headphones’ battery decided to die right before that section lol

[@kinghaha7685]

It melts my heart too in 3:30!!!

[@aprilmorrow6466]

Many pianists play very well. He doesn't play it as much as BEING it. You feel every emotion.

[@JuanRamirez-jh3ub]

You can tell he loves this piece....you can hear it.

[@jameylane9196]

I can't think of anything else I even want to listen to after this masterful version. It's unbelievable.

[@johnferguson4089]

A brilliant and sensitive performance of this most difficult piece. The playing is so clear, absolutely wonderful.

[@alliehamilton-calhoun162]

I first heard this on a player piano at the House on the Rock in Wisconsin & fell in love with it. I never believed it was humanly possible to play this piece. Unless you were Liszt. Meeting this man has just become number one on my bucket list.

[@dianaliberty3099]

Such skill and beautiful amazing interpretation and my favorite. Thank you soooo much.

[@ratdammooo]

You can disagree all you want - but for me this is the best version on KZbin

[@matej560]

Love Hungary from Croatia ❤️ ...Ty Maxim for these

[@johanncosta6859]

for me it is the most beautiful interpretation! wonderful! everything it is very clear to hear! good guy.

[@Xyroe12]

I am utterly appalled at the audience!!!! I could not imagine sitting thru such a great performance, composed by the greatest composer ever, Liszt, played by such a notable artist as Maksim , on maybe the finest instrument ever made , a Fazioli grand , and not rising to my feet for a rounding ovation,,,,,,, Shame shame shame. I rose and applauded at home. !!!!

[@livb6945]

Maybe this was in a country where you just don't do that. It's possible, and the only explanation I can think of

[@facedo21]

Thank god for Tom and Jerry because without them I never would have been turned on to this beautiful piano masterpiece.

[@cinemalover21]

This was me as well! That episode had a golden masterpiece of music within.

[@iim4xii129]

Same here! It's reminds me of video games like GTA San Andreas introducing me to many great genres of music.

[@salomonmbwene]

Me as well 😂

[@emilygems6597]

I cannot get enough of this guys interpretation. Amazing! I'm sure Franzie would have a big smile hearing this.

[@fredkoelmeyer4974]

Breathtakingly beautiful pianst!

[@juleslove6338]

everyone has their own interpretation about this masterpiece. for me this masterpiece represent the human's feelings and emotion in this life... Anger, Sad, Beauty, Doubt, Hope, Funny, Playfull, Happiness ETC and Maksim played it very well.. the best version I've ever heard. also his emotion when he play this... perfect!!!

[@deda118]

Fantastic. The clarity of each note is outstanding despite the pace. Best version I have heard.

[@arthurmorgan5688]

I can't listen to any other rendition of this music because of how perfect this piece was done.

[@Mattyb2001ukPiano]

@classicalalways If someone from anywhere risked there life to have an opportunity to play the piano I would have the most respect for them. It shows pure passion and dedication. And I have listened to Kemal Gekic, his performance of La Campanella is my favourite, his technique is unbelievable. I show a lot of respect for Maksim as it was this very performance which got me hooked on classical music which was a turning point in my life for the better.

[@plutokiss]

This version is amazing! I love the precise control he has, especially over dynamics. I agree with a lot of the dynamic and tempo choices made; it's nice to hear a wider range of dynamics and meaningful pauses (especially in the beginning). Definitely one of my favorite versions.

[@andreashoppe1969]

that Fazioli sounds amazing to me! crystal clear

[@megamike555]

Actually one of the more fluid and gracefull performances of this peice I've heard. His presentation does not garble the more caotic parts - nearly all notes can be heard clearly which is the most dificult aspect of the song IMO.

[@aprilmorrow6466]

So beautifully played with heart and soul

[@ОльгаТанаева-ъ7з]

С каким же удовольствием я слушаю Максима Мрвицу, браво!!!!!!!!!!

[@peterkohut9219]

The best interpretation of this piece ever, with a great emotion.

[@FosterTheMonsters]

To this 2022, I still feel this is such a perfection of a piece. The dramatics of this is deomonstrated that was chopins skill and tragedy . Highs and lows.

[@roubenkhosrovian]

The best performance of Hungarian Rhapsody no.2 that exists. 🔥

[@Zero2hero-e2e4]

Check famous pianists of the last century and today's well known pianists

[@brennanspice2737]

Without a doubt the best. It’s performed exactly the way it should be, not too ‘impressive ‘ in a way that puts focus on the fact that it’s performed live and they’re trying to impress the audience, but exactly how it should be in an artistic manner. In a theatrical manner, dramatic way, an almost cartoon like performance . Exactly how you would imagine it in your fantasy but not in reality.

[@rayaqin]

@@Zero2hero-e2e4 I've seen all the performances available on youtube and I think this is by far the best interpretation (to me)

[@cyberspeeds]

I also like Nobuyuki Tsuji the blind pianist who played Hungarian Rapsody#2 .

[@iraniandude2899]

This music brings tears to my eyes, I never knew beauty like this could exist

[@MegaFrance69]

I havent come back to this video since 5 or 7 years. Still is good

[@taylorswift1989swifty]

In my opinion, this is the best version of Hungarian 2 on KZbin. Kissin does the best version of La Campanella. This is gentle when is should be, strong when necessary, beautifully fluid and graceful. The Fazioli was the perfect choice for this piece.

[@tammychapman3150]

This guy is incredible!!

[@lagubrok92]

If you want a pure perfection of technique, just go for Lisitsa's version. But if you want a pure perfection of emotion, this version is it. I still can't find a version so emotional that can rival this version even to this day. Bravo Maksim!

[@karinschwarzbold6825]

Es ist wundervoll ihm zuzuhören und sein Gefühl überträgt sich. Würde so gern ein Konzert in Deutschland besuchen.

[@francinesicard464]

The deepest, most sensitive and beautiful recent version. After Lang Lang insane hammering, what a change.

[@Charccy]

Exactly my thoughts.

[@Avrora1984]

Gorgeous! I've heard a couple of other musicians playing this masterpiece, but this is my favourite - most emotional, as I feel it...

[@steinwaygrande3971]

A very gifted and under rated pianist. I like his style of playing and what he wears

[@margitsivirsky7082]

wonderful, reminds me of my mother playing the piano and my hungarian father loving it.....

[@georgemissailidis1504]

This guy has so much soul, I love it!

[@asmaagamal6585]

Never bored of watching it ❤❤

[@MediumCapability17]

I feel like this carries a lot more emotion than other interpretations I've heard. it's great!

[@Warlock987]

the best version i heard so far on piano , Bravo Mrvica!

[@marianparkebirth1232]

lol his face is like "omg I'm actually playing it"

[@TheMattc999]

Yet his fingers are like "that's right bitch, we're playing it."

[@whaijorhujishkomunyk]

He isn't, it's an easy version and Liszt don't write this easy, Maksim hate Liszt, he destroyed his Totentanz too

[@harry_burnsworth]

@@whaijorhujishkomunyk It's music snobs like you that make others not enjoy music. Just know that you are part of the problem....

[@whaijorhujishkomunyk]

@@harry_burnsworth This is not music when the purpose is not musicality, and snobs like only Vienesse waltzes, if you want to enjoy listen to professional pianists like Valentina Lisitsa, Cziffra György or Leslie Howard. Maksim Mrvica is nothing more than a action guy, not a musician

[@lord_canon]

​@@whaijorhujishkomunyk absolutely ignorant man what are you even talking about, there is absolutely no way you have any bearing to judge him

[@carmenangueira4868]

El más virtuoso pianista q he oído en mi vida. GENIAL. No hay palabras. Sin partituras. No la ha pifiado en ninguna nota. Porq conozco de memoria esos conciertos. SUPREMO

[@cristiandone5749]

si es el mas virtuoso te invito a que escuches a Marc Andre Hamelin, Evgeny Kissin o un tal... Gyorgy Cziffra... de todos modos este chico toca estupendo..

[@santiagogamboa4484]

Maksim es un excelente pianista, que Dios bendiga este gran talento

[@natasamladenovic1765]

I always come back to this performance, well done Maks.

[@lomar1986]

Soul , heart, classic fever ... Maksim not interpret classical music, he lives , he feels , he breathes... Music is an essential part in his condition of being . He merges with each piece that travels through his fingers. Since each author that interprets , he gives himself to the world . Unquestionably he's a giant in a land of dwarves. (respectfully speaking).

[@steinwaygrande3971]

He oozes sex appeal !!!

[@loganascargorta3253]

Best version !

[@Charccy]

Playing the original in this perfection is much harder than various Horowitz-variations accross KZbin. No doubt, this is the highest level of piano playing. Mr. Mrvica, you have my uttermost admiration.

[@littleleague992]

Best interpretation ever!!!

[@ineajakov4742]

Prekrasno ,divno Maksim💖

[@karinschwarzbold6825]

Bin noch immer so begeistert.

[@m0ment219]

omg, very clean and perfect!

[@dupuishortense3992]

Cette interprétation est fantastique ; personnellement je trouve qu'elle dépasse toutes celles que j'ai pu entendre Ce pianiste est exceptionnel , ses clips sont spectaculaires et ses reprises intelligentes Enfin un pianiste classique hors normes Maksim is a great and original pianist . The way he plays this Rhapsody is fantastic.

[@thewalpoleone]

Excellent rendition of Liszt's masterpiece. So good I had an eargasm.

[@Mattyb2001ukPiano]

@BiancaFugaru2403 I absolutely love Valentina, I've already got my ticket to see her in the Albert Hall in June. But playing piano is not a competition (her words) so it's not that Valentina's version is better, you just prefer it to this. Fair enough, I actually prefer Hamelin's interpretation to anyone elses but I have huge respect to anyone who plays this piece...even Jung Lin.

[@santiagogamboa4484]

Hi Mr ..wich one disc is this song ... thanks

[@santiagogamboa4484]

You are the best

[@artyhwang3541]

like a rock star pianist......

[@michaelapesova5927]

Měla jsem dvakrát štěstí a na jeho koncertě byla. Bylo to fantastické, úžasné, dokonalé. Opravdu je to mistr všech mistrů, klavírní virtuóz, ač na člověka působí neuvěřitelně skromně.... Splnil se mi vlastně tímto sen.

[@elite4championjosh]

When I die, I hope it sounds like 0:21-0:36 On a side note, pianists like this bring back the hearing in Ludwig 😅... and you can tell he's taking his time with his touches, he's making the same faces when I try to make the perfect pancake for my daughter on Sunday morning. Underrated performance, can't save enough.

[@vitoalexandra]

Great..fantastic...thanks a lot for thoose Wonderful moments.........I just can say BRAVO!!!!!

[@RISunBird]

This is Amazing and watching you play is memorizing! Its so clearly obvious you feel the music that you are playing and you capture your audience as well with it. Awesome!

[@freddykruger7615]

I heard Lisitza and other playing this and yet,Maxim's version is the most passionate and plausible - prefer him the most.

[@TheYasminarf]

"passionate" you found the right adjective :)

[@okeen5265]

Agreed..although maybe a bit unpolished, it's extremely passionate. One of the best renditions I've heard..especially the first half!

[@puturea2705]

Totally agree.

[@saboo_tage]

It's almost hilarious how effortless he makes it seem

[@cislak5669]

he plays it slow and effortless

[@anafloresamagayano]

To all classical composer thank you for making this kind of music...it really makes my life complete when my two niece playing the piano and im listening to them i love it...thanks god forgiving them a special talent..

[@ForgiveAndForgett]

2:43 ish, he's like high off the music; it's wonderful. He's so into it and I'm extremely jealous, I wish I could play like him

[@DHAYAN19]

he's handsome

[@s.molina8453]

Oh YES! This has to be the perfect interpretation! Love it, love it. Thank you so much Maksim

[@timothy6342]

Franz Lizst : He found it Maksim : He play it in modern style Tom : He play it with his foot, chasing Jerry, and with that long fuckin' little finger

[@rayaqin]

saying found it instead of composed it has some deep philosophical implications, I like it : )

[@JNieves1986]

face melting, piano shredding perfection

[@NeurozapPaul]

I have listened to so many of the greats play this piece...and I don't know what it is...his expressions while playing when the music/rhythm is being channeled through him... But the rhythm, the accents, and the tempo are all my absolute favorites in this performance. I love it!

[@hcho8164]

It's Fazioli.

[@fredkoelmeyer4974]

Maksim, you are a Prodigy!- Glory to God!

[@malllllkaii]

Lassan: 0:00 Friska: 4:49

[@PauloRobertoNeriBatista]

This is the best Version ever. Thanks for sharing.

[@550leroy]

i didn't know kriss angel played piano

[@morenick16]

He doesn't it is magic.

[@tuan777100]

an extraordinarily dressed pianis. I like it

[@Zyxrox0]

+HamAndCheese I saw penis

[@cipryan96]

Thats a penis!

[@luzfelizardo8533]

I love you maksim !! Im one of your avid fan from the philippines!!

[@Leemarie468]

How does one memorize such a piece as this?? Amazing.

[@Seki1987]

+Leemarie468 He loves the piece, you can tell :)

[@ashishthomas5562]

It's pattern isn't actually very complicated. Especially for those who know music theory

[@Shades7138]

Memorisation of pieces is actually the easiest part of any instrument, borne out of muscle memory from the sheer amount of hours put into practice.

[@DANGJOS]

Oh okay. Yeah I wish people could show me the errors they hear as well. It makes me wonder how much they really are into or know about music if they think it's terrible unless it wows them. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but you shouldn't knock someone down because they played the way it should be played without extra stuff. Everyone has their own style

[@angiebulanadi4234]

I love all of his piano pieces. I never get tired watching his dancing fingers. I feel he is communicating with God every time he plays the piano. So charismatic and full of emotions. Thank you! Love you Maksim! Thank god

[@fr33ka]

Anyone else feel the off key stroke on 03:06 has become a splinter that you can't help but listen out for every time you hear this piece?

[@Mickfly718]

This is the best version of this song.

[@hcho8164]

It's the piano, Fazioli.

[@anikorozsaboros7206]

Nagyon sokféle tolmácsolásban hallottam már ezt a darabot, de nekem ez tetszik a legjobban! Bravó Maksim!

[@ryansardella28]

4:51 My favorite part of the song. Love the whoe piece but that part gets my blood flowing every time.

[@IsabelleMaciasG]

Love!!!!!!!! *-*

[@prestoooo]

Bravo Maksim! Bravo!!! As a Hungarian - all I could say is: maximum respect!!!!!!!! From my side - standing ovation!!! Perfect interpretation! \o/

[@thewalpoleone]

My favourite piece of classical music.

[@BandeeBoy96]

Borsódzott tőle a hátam... (Már jó értelemben) Greetings from Hungary!

[@mairehakala8133]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Thank you very much for the beautiful music and skilful...

[@mikeangle123]

this version is the best I've heard, ok I've only heard maybe 5 version including tom and jerrys, but the emotion is captured just right i think....

[@marvintorrejas3690]

He looks like a rock star but he play piano really good!

[@nunyabiznez6381]

Nigel Kennedy is the same way with the violin. looks like a punk rocker but plays like a gifted maestro.

[@PassionPno]

@@nunyabiznez6381 David Garrett too!

[@ilovelinda900606]

I highly agree with you. I have been searching for an interpretation for 2 or 3 years, and finally I got this one. I still remember that the first time I heard his interpretation, I knew that this is the one I'm looking for. His interpretation is aweson and unique, different from all the others. It's my favorite.

[@ЕвгенияГольдшмидт-ш3е]

Одно из самых сложных для исполнения произведений.Браво!

[@WKYanks]

If you don't know how this relates to 'Tom & Jerry' you haven't lived :-)

[@markswanson549]

+Dale Sexton I thought Bugs Bunny played this!

[@WKYanks]

+Mark Swanson oh damn!! I think you're right!!!!

[@bgstigma]

+Mark Swanson I don't know about Bugs Bunny, but Tom definitely played it youtube . com watch?v=som4dmHQasg :)

[@speedy9313]

+Mark Swanson They both played it

[@TsetTsyung]

Dont forget Daffy duck duelling Donald Duck (Who framed Riger Rabbit)

[@everydaylikelastday2316]

So clear and precise, wonderful!!! Thank you.

[@NGyula]

@ImNino21 I love Maksim Mrvica version. Jung Lin play like a machine, good tempo without emotions. Best wish from hungary.