Schumann - Bunte Blätter, Op. 99 - Grigory Sokolov, Geneva 12.12.2020

[@elenab.4365]

True poetry. Each piece has its own character and its colour.

[@francoisvaillancourt7309]

Though we have never met Mr. Sokolov is a dear and highly respected friend. His performances are transforming and even unfamiliar works instantly have meaning. God keep watch over him for he nourishes our soul with his music.

[@stonefireice6058]

What a wonderful tribute to the treasured pianist! I was privileged to know Grigory, Grisha, as a friend, just a few years, after he won in the 3rd Tchaikovsky competition. I always got tickets from himself to his concerts in StPetersburg. Even though he was already a celebrity, he was still a down to earth young man. Yet he knew, what he wanted in his life and how to get it. Being a hard worker( he played piano for 10 hrs daily), he also found time for his parents, friends and his car. O, he loved his car, and knew its mechanics. In my conversations with him during our day car trips to the beautiful places outside of StPetersburg, we touched many subjects, including his plans for future and handling his fame. That fame certainly didn’t get into his head. I lost touch with Grigory when I left Russia, but never stopped following his concert life. He grew immensely in his artistic skills, matured and captured love and admiration of many around the world. And I’m happy, I still can hear him, although I couldn’t attend his life concerts and shake his hand after.

[@guillaumebenoliel]

Très beau ce moment sur la scène, j’aime sa musique 🎵, j’espère pouvoir le rencontrer un jour !

[@tedperry7919]

2:49 ​@@stonefireice6058

[@tedperry7919]

3:07 ​@@stonefireice6058

[@sohamsatapathy4151]

​@@stonefireice6058 That's lovely ! He's one of my pianistic idols ! Can you please send me details on how to contact him ? Actually I'm an 18 year-old with a gift for music, but have no master, and because I live in India, neither do I have access to a concert grand(or a grand piano of any kind), nor access to learning from a great maestro such as himself. I play Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, Bach and Rachmaninoff like nothing you'll have ever heard, and have my own tone, unique only to me. Schubert, Beethoven, Scarlatti and Rameau are old friends. Please see if you can do something. I promise not to let you down.

[@galinaneubauer3572]

Григорий Соколов- это величайший музыкант - пианист нашего времени, неповторимый художник звука !

[@alegal752]

Bravissimoooo MAestro meravigliosooo ..Grazie

[@林柏辰-m7i]

he is a man living with happiness.he has a job in which he enjoys.just look at his face

[@metteholm4833]

What a deep sensitivity. He makes the piano sing like a voice.

[@violinbuff3782]

A truly great artist totally at the service of music! Eric Shumsky

[@nic5833]

There are great pianists... and Sokolov.

[@jeremyd1021]

In today's world I would agree although I find his playing a little too "clever" sometimes. However, compared to the Russian greats of the past he would be merely an 'also ran'

[@ЭтэльЭлентух]

Есть. Великие. Пианисты. И. Есть. Соколов. Счастья. Здоровья. И. Успехов. Григорий. Липмановичу на. Долгие. Годы

[@andrewmarr8650]

​@@jeremyd1021 I don't know about that. After listening to Sofronitsky, Gilels, or Richter, I find myself coming back to Sokolov's wholehearted love letters to Brahms, Chopin, and Schumann (please record more). I found Lugansky after him, and despite both being incredible (the best alive, in my opinion) I've now only found myself listening to Sokolov. His pianism evolved around his personal style, where (I guess obviously) his patience opens doors to new beauty in Russian tone and the music. A Yakov Flier or a Maria Grinberg? I think not. Rachmaninoff had his own unique pianism as well. I think there are those who seek excellence in textbook pianism such as Richter and Gilels, and then there are those who tread their own path like Sokolov. He might be 5th or 6th, but he's not an "also ran."

[@0601989m]

@@andrewmarr8650 We´ve never heard Couperin, Rameau or Scarlatti like his, as far as I know, and he has an absolutely unmistakeable voice across the rest of the repertoire. He´s a living treasure, in my humble opinion. Privileged to have him here in Spain where I can get to see him once or twice a year.

[@skrutten_]

*Robert Schumann* *"Bunte Blätter" ("Colorful Leaves") op. 99* Three Little Pieces 0:00 - I. Not fast, with Sensitivity 2:04 - II. Very fast 3:03 - III. Fresh Album Sheets 4:19 - I. Pretty slow 6:33 - II. Fast 7:25 - III. Pretty slow, very song-like 9:44 - IV. Very slow 12:17 - V. Slowly 14:05 - Novelette. Lively 17:37 - Prelude. Energetic 19:00 - March. Very drawn out 28:48 - Evening Music. Minuet tempo 34:06 - Scherzo. Lively 39:09 - Swift March. Very marked

[@wuyipiano]

Thank you.

[@marcolagana5342]

Thank you

[@francescoporcella6532]

Grazie!

[@babybanh]

Thanks!

[@annaborisova1965]

What for have you written it?

[@irenenaselli2429]

Una interpretacion maravillosa de esta magistral serie de pequeñas joyas musicales. Sokolov es uno de los mas grandes pianistas del siglo

[@staffanolofsson8201]

I am so grateful for having this opportunity to listen to the great master Grigory Sokolov in this wonderful Bunte Blätter. Thank you.

[@markgoretsky766]

Thank you, Grigory, for bringing Schumann to life.

[@ziegunerweiser]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, EXPLODING WITH COLOR DRAMA AND EMOTION

[@ИринаКалина-ч9п]

Какое чудо ,волшебство музыка от Григория Соколова !!! Браво !!!

[@najjararchitects3541]

I can hear it again and again . So beautiful performed, thank you Sokolev and Schumann. He must have been so close to the enternal wisdom and order of the universe.

[@1947laurence]

Comme d'habitude avec lui - As usual with him ❤❤❤

[@roselynehumbert1952]

Magnifiquement interprété, grand bravo ❤

[@carmenrubio3786]

Bravo maestro

[@rsjmd]

What a holiday gift to see this. Who cares if we couldn't have shared with those few present...this is better than to never have heard or seen it at all. Anything from Gregory S is a diamond in the history of music.

[@rsjmd]

I must add, after listening to this entire gem: I have long been aware if some misgivings about Schumann's music and couldn't understand why I felt this way, especially after hearing these pieces which I have enjoyed so much. So I sought to investigate my questions about my misgivings and happened upon the following, which I think so well explains Schumann and why I go from hot to cold listening to his various compositions: enjoy www.npr.org/2011/07/18/127038609/the-life-and-music-of-robert-schumann

[@msurocks1973]

NPR? Yeah. I’m going to listen to the main stream news as it concerns the great Robert Schumann. Remember that listening to Schumann is different than hearing him. Once you achieve the later, a whole new musical world comes into view.

[@PeterLunowPL]

@@msurocks1973 you are so right!

[@rsjmd]

@@msurocks1973 NPR is anything but Mainstream News. But, considering your point, and rereading the article I think that my own particular vascillations about his music are nicely described in the second article by Ms Yang which points out "Schumann's music is like a delicious meal, you have a glorious main dish in front of you, but in the middle you feel like having a brownie right now. You immediately get up, leave the restaurant, go to the deli, get a brownie...then come back and finish your main meal."

[@johnbostrom8467]

Fantastic. This pianist is an absolute master of the pianissimo. Period.

[@LylaLyla-x3z]

so beautiful !!! such a great musician. Thank you for sharing this beautiful recording.

[@raymondgood6555]

While indeed we should be praising sokolov for his great performance, we should be thanking god for the existence of Robert Schumann

[@mikekarren5010]

I wonder if you realize your injecting your religion here is offensive to some? I believe this great music has nothing whatsoever to do with religion. Rather great intellect, sacrifice, a lifetime of hard work, and great talent or aptitude.

[@paulparoma]

@@mikekarren5010While I agree that religion is a private matter and should be kept to one's self, I don't think the comment had necessarily much to do with religion. "Thank god" is just an expression, for god's sake (see what I did there?). But if you are offended, be offended. After all, you are under no obligation to read the comments and/or approve of them.

[@mikekarren5010]

@@paulparoma I reread my comment and stand by it and exercise my ride to comment on anything I wish to just as you do.

[@paulparoma]

@@mikekarren5010 What is a "ride to comment"?🤣🤣🤣

[@Viktorvelat95]

A sheer beauty, this underrated lovely piano cycle by Schumann, performed by maestro Sokolov, one of the few titans left on this planet... also I love the ceiling of this hall, how original!!

[@Rosangela161]

Always fascinating Grigory Sokolov. I love it.

[@Digibeatle09]

Just under 45 mins of pure pianistic magic !

[@luky46]

Thank you for posting. The performance is great. It’s very painful to see the place empty.

[@amirevaniandstudents9277]

Covid 19 provided an opportunity for those living in countries that have never had the opportunity to attend concerts by Sokolov and other great musicians to watch, listen to and enjoy their latest performances via KZbin and other social media.

[@ОльгаАбросимова-з3у]

Это прекрасно и гениально.

[@alexanderk.3177]

As always --- Sokolov is majestic.

[@НэляСмоленская]

Уникальный Григорий Соколов !!! Спасибо, Маэстро!!!

[@Bashkii]

Thanks for sharing this. Sokolov is since long ago at the Pantheon of great Masters!! ❤️❤️🌹🌹

[@s22s55s88]

Великий русский пианист!Поэтому пишу на великом русском) Каждый раз слушаю его, и как-будто в первый раз...невероятно! Живем с ним в одно время,вот это -честь!

[@dusanss39]

Sokolov was born in Leningrad, now Saint Petersburg,[5] to Jewish father Lipman Girshevich Sokolov and Russian mother Galina Nikolayevna Zelenetskaya

[@margarita.aleksandrijskaja]

@@dusanss39 С Новым 2021 годом от Рождества Христова! Григорий Соколов ~ русский пианист! вне зависимости от родословной! Мир всем! Спаси Христос!

[@nataliasokolova420]

@@dusanss39 Боже мой, как вы уже достали со своими пятью копейками. Это пианист русской традиции и школы, рождённый на русской земле. Уймитесь уже.

[@stonefireice6058]

Art doesn’t belong to a country it belongs to the world. Yes, Russia can be proud of its son, but he became a world’s treasure.

[@s22s55s88]

@@stonefireice6058 I'm agree for 100%

[@rsjmd]

And, all the more kudos to Mr S for such a dedicated performance in front of such a limited audience.

[@ikavodo]

this is just amazing... Piano playing of the utmost dedication.

[@reginapaulinapereiradefari5608]

Maravilhoso Sokolov!❤️ Amo!

[@HotelFlorentia2024]

Love it

[@leilayh]

so beautiful i have goosebumps

[@romkrasorg]

bravo

[@virginiabuhn9719]

Thank you for posting the Bunte Blatter, Schumann's set of precious little gems. As Sokolov plays them they come alive with imagination and artistry, each with its own character and color. What a privilege to hear this special concert given by this Master Musician!

[@staffanolofsson8201]

Virginia, I can nothing but agree.

[@healingmusic6239]

просто балдею от игры Григория Соколова и от Шумана тоже

[@Omacago]

Thank you for this beautiful concert. "Abendmusik," Schumann's moving composition and Sokolov's poignant playing, brought me to tears. What great music. Thank you so much.

[@jibeiyao]

Thank you so much for posting.

[@larsfrandsen2501]

Otherworldly. I dont think I can find a better way to describe what I hear in this recording. Both the music and the performance.

[@한영자-b2x]

It's an honor to see your valuable video clip of Sokolov. His performance respected by all pianists is always the best.

[@charlottearena]

I am humbled.....

[@asdmnlkkkwkdiic]

Thanks for sharing.

[@randomperson2187]

"I don't play every piece but when I do I play it better than anyone else" -Grigory Sokolov

[@Liborun]

He couldn’t have said that I am sure, but it’s true anyway 😊

[@Leopolypondibali]

That's almost absolute true

[@Alix777.]

Richter 10 times better than him

[@Leopolypondibali]

@@Alix777. how old are you?

[@speravi1000]

@@Alix777. No. I disagree with you. You are too blinded by Richter's genius, but Richter didn't play Bach like Gould and Sokolov do. Essentially Sokolov > Richter, a bit.

[@maksimivanov5417]

Ура, наконец-то запись Соколова без извечного зрительского кашля!

[@annaborisova1965]

А это оттого, я думаю, что у Григория Липмановича появилось время отслушать то, что было записано. Я как-то, после одного из концертов спросила его, почему он не записывает концерты? Он ответил, что их обычно записывают, но у него нет времени их отслушать, чтобы выпустить. Теперь время есть.

[@WarinPartita6]

My​ favorite​ top​ artist.​ BIG​ THANKS​ for​ sharing​ this​ previous​ video.​

[@shuxu8789]

Panie Grzegorzu! Hołd i polski znak uwielbienia dla Pana genialnego talentu! Pana III Koncert Rachmaninowa w 1985 roku w Warszawie wciskał w fotel. Kadencja! Cóż to było za przeżycie. Nigdy nie zapomnę Pana warszawskich występów.

[@helgajensma5125]

Perfect❤❤❤

[@БорисШалагінов]

Как всегда, невозможно оторваться! Поздравляем с прекрасной видеозаписью!

[@KeithWhalen11]

Thank you! This underappreciated set - which happens to be my favorite Schumann - has had a good string of years, being performed by Trifonov in 2019 and now Sokolov in 2020. Incredible upload.

[@이성호-t3q]

참 좋습니다!

[@АннаРябова-у6б]

Thank you. Really incredible!

[@francescoporcella6532]

Grazie per la meraviglia!

[@dididmd007]

Greatest pianist. I was lucky to hear him some times live. Thank you so much Maestro Sokolov. Bravo.

[@bach5861]

Be careful with word "greatest". Remember Rachmaninov, , Horovitz, Richter and other great.

[@PK-re3lu]

@@bach5861 Yes, this mania with the 'greatest' drives me crazy ;)

[@PeterLunowPL]

@@PK-re3lu from your mouth to Gods ears:-)

[@hdholl9696]

Thanks for this fine upload with the greatest pianist alive.

[@centrostudicarrara6264]

Everything Schumann writes in this work (excerpts taken from and taken up in other works, album sheets, sketches of movements ...) is gold under the ashes; Sokolov, as an unparalleled pianist, turns it into platinum. It is a work that is rarely performed also because it is little understood, not having a precise structure like the Sonatas or suites of pieces like Carnaval or Kreisleriana; it really intimately reflects Schumann's soul, fiery, passionate and introspective at the same time.

[@MoVed33]

Beautiful music, beautiful performance, beautiful comment.. the ceiling of this hall fits right in 2.

[@krazdomino4882]

Thank you for this inspiring description

[@AlanNelsonUNC]

Brilliant!

[@AA-vb5fx]

Incredible

[@margarita.aleksandrijskaja]

Браво, Маэстро! Великолепно! и очень созвучно трагизму нашего времени! Помилуй нас грешных Бог!

[@markdenemark7298]

Время не бывает трагичным. Трагедии вершат в нём подонки.

[@teresamerinoduque9060]

Los artista de cualquier país no tienen que ver nada con las tragedias...gracias a ellos podemos apreciar la vida❤❤❤❤❤

[@juanmpbat372]

gracias maestro

[@olabykova1320]

Мастер!

[@hazemnajjar9401]

This is so sad. 2 months ago I saw by accident that he is coming to my town to perform this and I almost cried! I was so happy but you know life is sometimes or most of the time shitting in our faces and the concert had been cancelled because of Corona. I am looking forward to see the master Sokolov in the future live playing.

[@ericlangedijk2585]

Much things that have value are trying to be destroyed by the story tellers. I also had tickets for a cancelled concert.

[@metteholm4833]

I guess, we were lucky in October - in Denmark. Fantastic concert - only, we wondered, why he didn´t get flowers. That was probably for protective reasons.

[@hazemnajjar9401]

@@ericlangedijk2585 I dont see what I am trying to destroy here :/

[@najjararchitects3541]

Dear Hazem Najjar!true ine of the most amazing and touching pieces musik ever. By the way the third piece inspired Brahms and Clara to compose variation to this piece if musik .a must hear for every fan if the romantic era. Kind regards from Vienna Ramez NAJJAR

[@ruzannaazizyan9859]

Спасибо МАЭСТРО!💐

[@Yuriy21]

Bravo!

[@margarethansen7480]

Fantástico! Thanks for posting!

[@micheldurand8716]

L'école russe de piano est de loin la meilleure.

[@krazdomino4882]

Schumann the best composer

[@valisrael49]

Many thanks for posting !!!!

[@МаринаАгафонова-ы3и]

Уникальная запись, спасибо за удовольствие услышать!

[@Наталья-б1й5у]

Брависсимо!!! ❤❤❤

[@pedrozurzica6279]

17:37 that Praeludium is insane!

[@kaysonpiano]

I come back regularly just for that piece. So far he is only recording on youtube I find that sounds just perfect.

[@PGFTopera]

Thank you...

[@Музыкальнаяшкатулка-п5с]

Чудо!

[@Rosangela161]

Fascinating! Thank you.

[@olenaivanenko1168]

Как символично,что концерт в защиту прав человека играет Русский.Человек и Музыкант с большой буквы. Здоровья вам и долгих лет, Григорий Липманович!

[@Greycat590]

Просто безумие какое-то. Не представляю, чтобы под роликом, к примеру, Луи Лорти, наверное, первого пианиста мира сегодня, какой-то француз или канадец написал: вот, смотрите, это наш....наш! Уймитесь уже, это просто нелепо и смешно. Кстати, если что, этого русского зовут Григорий Липманович Соколов, и он скорее еврей, чем русский. А пианист он, безусловно, великий. Огромный пианист.

[@margarita.aleksandrijskaja]

@@Greycat590 безумие не видеть очевидного ~ случайностей не бывает! надо учиться слушать, что говорит нам Бог!

[@annaborisova1965]

@@Greycat590 Луи Лорти? Кто это?

[@figvam86kip15]

@@Greycat590 СОКОЛОВ НЕ ЕВРЕЙ -ИСТИННО РУССКИЙ, ПОИНТЕРЕСУЙТЕСЬ ЕГО БИОГРАФИЕЙ!

[@annashlimovich]

​@@Greycat590как только кто-нибудь талантливый принадлежит к семитам, они тут же об этом горланят на весь мир. И почему русские не должны гордиться тем, что этот - выходец из России? Как и Рахманинов, Горовиц и т.д.

[@elenadunaeva4257]

Спасибо за открытие Шумана так ещё никто не исполнял!

[@titrate1176]

First part is so insanely good

[@peterelliott5720]

Genius. Sokolov endows every moment with it's maximal significance. His tone is utterly remarkable - just listen to those mercurial high notes at 1:50. And his rubato! Has there ever been such a marriage of imagination and technique? Equalled perhaps, but never surpassed. The Marsch Sehr Getragen, arguably the heart of the set (and tonally, a kind of inverted 'raindrop prelude') is at 19:03 (for those interested). And doesn't the Geschwindmarsch (39:08) sound just like one of Prokofiev's Sarcasms?! spikey asf. Thanks for posting!!!

[@SKNSV]

Sokolov was never a genius. His game is at its best manner. Never trust Sokolov like Horowitz or Gulda. Sokolov makes a constructor out of music. The slow episodes in his performance are devoid of genuine sincerity.

[@peterelliott5720]

@@SKNSV Well Emil Gilels personally intervened on Sokolov's behalf at the 1966 Tchaikovsky competition. And Trifonov writes: "Grigory Sokolov is a musical figure of intense magnitude, and one whose concerts are always awaited with great anticipation. Attending his performances, one may have the sensation of the sound possessing a nearly physical essence; it fills the entire concert hall with rare energy and lives in its own time sphere. Sokolov is a great example for young pianists of how much one can seek and find in a piece of music, and in so doing, elevate the listener above the mundane with it." Maybe you're a better judge of sincerity/aesthetics than these towering artists. (Or perhaps - more likely - you're just a charlatan).

[@Bechstein1910]

I feel sorry for you. How pathetic. I absolutely agree with Tripanov. Sokolov is the male version of Martha Argerich.

[@alfonsobertazzi5867]

To the odd things we are witnessing in these times, we can add hearing such a tepid, small club applause at the end of a Sokolov recital.

[@morganbandy]

This is one of the most meaningful comments I’ve read in a while

[@nataliasokolova420]

Indeed, this sounded like end of era, end of times, a joke of an apocalypse

[@stonefireice6058]

O, mighty politicians, the powers to be. As royalty, they consider Sokolov being privileged to entertain them. Thank you your highnesses!

[@leo32190]

What a nihilistic and pathetic viewpoint

[@alfonsopecinasanchez1518]

Los cuatro politicuchos que lo escuchan son la corrupción personificada en españa. Socialismo en estado puro

[@gilormsplay]

Ah, such memories. . .

[@carmenrubio3786]

THANKS

[@TheJudgeandtheJury]

This is a really good piece.

[@mmbmbmbmb]

W o n d e r f u l ~ THANK you !!!

[@hyejeongshin7641]

So touching that i got released. Much condolence, and weeping. Maybe i got burnt-out

[@iscarfe]

How does he do those marks in albumblztt #4?!?! Unbelievable. Sonic wizardry.

[@samthorpe_]

The emotion from 25:50 to 28:45 is remarkable

[@davorinmuzinic8477]

Veliki umjetnik!👉

[@jrk9357]

He is a great pianist when, as here, he refrains from turning the pieces into flashy demonstrations.

[@haimattar8012]

difficult to imagine better playing version

[@Bashkii]

Awesone artist! Why were there so few people in attendance? Was it because of covid I gather??

[@DaveRx]

Tremendo artista, un verdadero monstruo

[@lailamancino1330]

Grande dono ascoltarlo

[@argynkuketayev4166]

so they have this awesome concert live for themselves only, while the rest of us are sitting home and watching on YT and have no chance to buy tickets. human rights

[@indigo5601]

😊😊

[@christophseestern-pauly2337]

GRANDIOS !!!! Man hat oft den Eindruck, die Hände sind eher fertig als der Ton kommt.

[@TatyanaMarkosova]

Какое счастье, слышать это!!!! Какое звукоизвлечение. Гениальное исполнение. Спасибо Спасибо.

[@anderb9311]

great

[@cflash18]

Wow

[@liontgu]

Legendary moment

[@teresamerinoduque9060]

Esta primera pieza me recuerda al adagio de rasmaninov concierto numero 2 de piano...me encantan las dos.

[@AndreasMartinLaute]

Wonderful: No audience - no coughing!