Martha Argerich-Beethoven,Choral Fantasy

With Seiji Ozawa

[@ItsBAndBees]

Today’s my pappys funeral… and the only concert he was ever able to attend was me playing this and a few other things at the Nashville symphony… just feeling sad and nostalgic but happy he was here for this ❤

[@borisc6714]

I would like to salute the discreet and efficient work of the page turner...

[@geemaccee1462]

I have never heard this work before - and I am 65 years old!! what a great pity it took so long. It has today changed my life. Magnificent. Inspirational. At a time when South Africa is facing COVID-19. We shall overcome it. Thanks to Herr Ludwig van Beethoven, Seiji Ozawa, Martha Argerich and the Saito Kinen Orchestra and Chorus.

[@frogmouth]

It is a more unified piece than the 9th symphony.

[@normanhall8435]

Since my teen years (now 81), I have loved this music and never thought it was properly acknowledged. I love Seiji as he conducts with such emotion always. I am crying.

[@jeroenvandenberg5750]

I totally agree . The lap between 03.20-03.50 always gets me❤😢.Like Rachmaninoffs Pagannini Variations one of the most complete works of the great master

[@yumaisaka_aa]

I was in this stage as a member of the chorus. In this time, I didn't know how special they are. I was the common man but lucky girl. Now, I’m so happy to see and listen this movie. I understand how special it is. I can live only this experience.I love music forever!

[@charlesross9260]

Fabulous, beautiful, profound . Thank you for helping to create something like this.

[@donghunlee8387]

omg you were in greatest scene of beethoven with maestro ozawa and argerich

[@GeorgesPiriou]

Thank you for being there, offering this joy to us.

[@민성빈-e4d]

好きです！

[@自民太郎]

なんて羨ましいことでしょう！ あなたはこのとき何歳だったのですか。すばらしい経験をされたのですね。ベートーベン の本領発揮ともいえるダイナミックなピアニズムと、力強く屈託のない明るさが前面に出たこの曲が私は大好きです。アルゲリッチと小澤の演奏を映像で見られるだけでも嬉しく思います。

[@paulinehaydon849]

My favourite piece of classical music by the greatest composer of all time. Sublime.

[@adelasussman3838]

My heart is full!! Just seeing Seiji Ozawa (now much older as I, too, am - I saw him in his prime when he was the conductor of the San Francisco Symphony) walk out arm in arm with the great Martha Argerich now, too, much older, brought tears to my eyes! How wonderful to see these two together bringing Beethoven's wonderful Choral Fantasy to life!!! Bravo to both of you!!

[@Tatrasw]

I saw him in sf, so tears came out!

[@MrKlemps]

I saw him in Boston for nearly 30 years. I assure you his prime did not come until he was nearly 80, physically frail, a survivor of injury and grave illness, but spiritually unencumbered for the first time in his career. His intensity here and in some other videos of the same period is now all inward, entirely between him and the players he is collaborating with. So unexpected and, in all sorts of ways, so moving!

[@petersommer4522]

So grateful that we in SF had him here, for a few glorious years. He is probably my favorite conductor.

[@davidjared3402]

Agreed; this one makes me cry too, seeing these elderly masters together...and the audience response -- so cordial!

[@cfsupporterify]

Martha Argerich and Sejii Ozawa have lost nothing of the virtuosity and vigour that always characterized their innumerable performances throughout the years. So glad this particular performance is available also on dvd!

[@renatavn5167]

L mejor !!!!!

[@angryjalapeno]

It is sort of stunning to see these two musicians looking rather frail until they start making music ... then wow!

[@davidwhite207]

A performance built around two musicians, both at the height of their powers and both way past 70.

[@dennispearson9287]

Wow !!!....The Music Has Kept Their Spirits Young , Vibrant , And Relevant !!!....Like A Fine Wine , They Have Both Only Grown Finer , And More Priceless with Age !!!!!.....

[@roku401]

RIP Maestro Ozawa...

[@jbut1208]

This is a marvellous performance of an unearthly piece! Glory to Beethoven! He makes me proud to be human!

[@matteovasta5952]

La “Signora “ del piano; senza rivali; una maturazione straordinaria. Una esecuzione potente, coinvolgente in ogni nota. La resa sonora è superlativa. Ozawa è un ottimo direttore. Nessuno dei due si è fatto fagocitare dalla macchina commerciale. Sono due artisti “ veri”. Mai una posa da “divi”. Grazie

[@donna30044]

The utter joy on Maestro Ozawa's face as the piece ended says all. So much praise has been written over the years about Beethoven's 9th Symphony, and deservedly so, but there is in the Choral Fantasy an innocence and joyous exuberance that speaks to me as no other work does. . . or can. Beautiful!

[@hildewieziolkowski8305]

Q Chilipulver

[@marchbird1]

Outstanding rendition of this unforgettable piece. Simply stirring!

[@MontoyaMatrix]

I love the fact that 1. she turns the pages herself, when she's able, leaving the page turner sitting there in awe. And, 2. That the conductor didn't start the beat---it was Algerich. In, effect, even setting her own tempo for the entire piece. THAT'S preparation.

[@apostolismoschopoulos1876]

To be honest, I find them kinda selfish especially the latter one.

[@ThomasDawkins88]

@@apostolismoschopoulos1876 No conductor would start this piece because it's a solo cadenza for the piano. The tempo is, of course, agreed upon at rehearsal.

[@apostolismoschopoulos1876]

@@ThomasDawkins88 So in solo cadenza's is the pianist allowed to take initiatives, do I understand this correctly?

[@ThomasDawkins88]

@@apostolismoschopoulos1876 Within reason, yes. With a few exceptions, mostly from the Romantic period onward, the soloist is the only person playing a cadenza. Beethoven has the timpanist play a duet with the pianist in the cadenza to his own transcription of the violin concerto, for example.

[@heron6462]

It's usually pre-arranged between the performer and the page turner beforehand if and when the turner will turn the page, including repeats and when to turn. If it's a long reach by the turner, making easier for the performer to do the job, that's how it will be done. You can't have the page turner jumping up only to find that the performer has pre-empted them. The tempo is also pre-arranged. In a performance with a star like Argerich, nothing is left to chance. Even if it's a not very good performance like this one.

[@12345677396]

Che lezione di civiltà, di altissima e nobile civiltà da Argerich e Ozawa!!!!Chapeau!!!!!Chapeau!!!!

[@disneybudgetinn3752]

A bushel of red roses for this grand dame of the piano who raised the art of Beethoven to even greater heights.

[@Bechstein1910]

Di

[@Bechstein1910]

How is the incredible discordance achieved commencing at marker 3.57..? I regretfully have not seen the full score. Is it available over internet ? Would appreciate any advice. Michael Harvey, Luxembourg

[@davidfeldman6384]

@@Bechstein1910 ks.imslp.net/files/imglnks/usimg/4/42/IMSLP516663-PMLP1806-Beethoven__-Fantasia_in_C_Minor_'Choral_Fantasy'-__I_-_Adagio_(etc).pdf

[@Phil_Invest]

I have returned to this masterpiece many times. Each time I understand and love it more. Everyone involved should be so proud. Thank you.

[@bastiatintheandes4958]

This is the piece that first awoke my passion for Art Music. After 50 years I am happy to say that I had not listened to a performance of this level and emotion.

[@roberttrepagnier9149]

Adore this piece. Have 8 different recordings of it This one is absolutely amazing and beautiful. BRAVA to all involved.

[@rocketsurgeon5758]

8 is a decent start.

[@erikhansbosman6097]

I saw this recording so many times, and every time when I see these beautifull people enter the stage I get tears in my eyes. This is far most the best recording of Beethovens Choral Fantasy.

[@ForceOfPhoenixx2]

I’m in tears and having a lot of gossebumps! Beethoven is on fire. Arge rich and Ozawa sublime.

[@1940limited]

It had the same effect on me.

[@catherineouriaghli6396]

No words... May God keep them both for long!!!

[@fabiopaolobarbieri2286]

I love the smile on Ms.Argerich's face as she plays the choral passage (17.55). This is music that should be enjoyed, and she is enjoying it.

[@spevoljub]

She even sing along for a moment

[@digitricks]

you're an accompanist, there's no greater pleasure then to have people singing with you! I'm a church organist so I know how that feels.

[@fabiopaolobarbieri2286]

@@digitricks Come to think of that, a lot of the choristers are smiling as they sing.

[@vova47]

Martha is the Queen regnant of the piano. Beethoven is smiling at her from above.

[@MrPeter3011]

O yes,he surely will do,....

[@mathrodite]

And does she have a rather worn bandage on her left index finger?

[@laurenturotaru2975]

@@mathrodite daca te visezi intr_ casa neterminată, închisă la culoare

[@eberharden2565]

So true!

[@francescagiorgi9760]

Total agreement. He is actually smiling from above.

[@hcablij]

What a performance! Soprano Lydia Teuscher is incredible. Her voice reaches heaven....

[@elijahelisha3763]

There is something about this particular composition by Beethoven that leaves every performer in complete humility at the end of it all. Simply amazing.

[@theon9575]

Woweeee!!! What a wonderrful performance! Electrifying, and perfectly executed to every loving detail, with top singers and Ozawa at his sensitive best, all infused with the magic of Agarich. I'm in my 70's now and I've been listening to this warhorse for more than 50 years live and recorded, but never so fresh and exciting as this. It has left a tear in my eye.

[@MrOlogramma]

Three Giants: BEETHOVEN Ozawa Argerich... tears tears tears

[@ruthchipperfield3061]

Tears? Surely not. I'm too mature... but towards the end, the glorious skies opened. SO many people, unitedly making outrageous music with all their might, knowing this was the moment, my heart burst with tears. I thank God.

[@barrysmith1202]

i had long wondered what had foreshadowed the 9th

[@johnroh3905]

Anyway it’s a great performance, balanced very well, understanding well for piano part.even though I never expected like this

[@arturolpc3593]

Tears come at eye! Indeed!

[@giftthemusicologistmweetwa5435]

Giants indeed

[@sonialemos9147]

Fantastic!!!!! the most beautiful thing I ever see in my life!!!!!!!! Thanks Beethoven Thanks Martha, Thanks my lovely MAESTRO Seiji Ozawa!!!!!! Ilove you all!!!!!

[@sheilap4189]

Wow, just wow. I played my Dad's old LP with this piece on so much, I knew where all the jumps and scratches were. Haven't listened to this piece for ages. Divine, underrated piece of Beethoven's music, it just sums the composer up for me.

[@davidjared3402]

I agree about it being underrated. We hear SO much about the Choral Symphony, which in some ways is rather odd, but I much prefer the spirit of the Choral Fantasy all the way through.

[@dissilymordentroge5818]

@@davidjared3402 To my ears the 9th Symphony is a lesser work than the Choral Fantasy. Possibly because every time I hear the village band (Salvation Army?) marches through the final movement the jingoism appals.

[@luky46]

Thank you Beethoven for existing. Bravo Argherich and Ozawa.

[@moniquemooney795]

Breathtaking is simply insufficient to describe this performance. The joy in which it was given and received brought tears to my eyes.

[@sandymarks5361]

so so magnificent - I love all the components of this Choral Fantasy , what a pianist in Martha Argerich , and the orchestra - the fabulous choir , all put together so well by Mr Maestro. Beethoven must smile with this!

[@benisica3785]

I have listened to this recording again and again and this is indeed a lovely performance. While I have long been aware of this composition, it is only until lately that I could comprehend its beauty. The most amazing expression in the choral is the part "und Kraft und Kraft vermählen". The choir and the orchestra really capture the spirit of this text and transmit this "Kraft" in a wonderful and exuberant harmony. Listening this part brings joy and excitement. Thanks for uploading this video.

[@robertocarloni2578]

thank you for existing Ludwig and Martha

[@abandawon]

Seiji Ozawa!!!! Bless His Heart....... Still Has the Passion!!!!

[@neilcam]

Wonderful to see Maestro Ozawa acknowledge the blind violinist on his way off the stage.

[@davidgunn3947]

This is music of the Gods with Beethoven smiling down on the Great Martha Argerich from Heaven Bravo Martha, Bravo Osawa and Bravo to the Orchestra and Choir.

[@wayneshum]

Agree with you,best version by far

[@alfredduckett]

So clear that the Maestros ears still work perfectly. He inspired that orchestra and choir to play and sing as it was their final performance. Martha told him that he needed to stop socializing and get pon and poff stage with a quickness. Of course he did the opposite and that is one of the things I particularly love about Ozawa. He is as authentic as they come and Im so glad he is still here!

[@jorgegarzaelli6238]

I m argentine and very proud of Marta not only for being a great musicien but also she is a very nice person. and what about the director, he is a wonderful man and a "sabio" in the musical level

[@jollosaify]

My loved Beethoven just as must be interpreted with energy and passion. Thanks to Ozawa and Argerich.

[@williampearson4968]

Seiji Ozawa- Martha Argerich- Beethoven takes ones breath away to a higher other worldly state of being. All the cares and problems of this world are left behind!

[@jtc1947]

WILLIAM? Maybe if Beethoven had done a bit of tweaking, the Choral Fantasy ( in C) MIGHT have out done His ODE TO JOY? You do know that DEAN WITTER used the MAJOR THEME as backdrop to a number of their TV commercials? Like to drove me nuts until I figured it out.

[@williampearson4968]

@@jtc1947 TURN OFF THE TV -JUST ENJOY BEETHOVEN - Symphonies, Piano Concertos, Violin Concerto, Piano Sonatas, String Quartets, and my favorite is the Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, Piano are all masterpieces!

[@MrPeter3011]

o yes..and thats the best music can do......

[@FJM49]

And especially the conductor is more than marvellous! Thank you for this heavenly gift Mr. Ozawa!!

[@brucemcintosh8260]

Wonderful to see this back again, with extra footage! My Fave-Rave Orchestral Beethoven. Martha just ⚡️Electrifies this! Two Whitehaired Master Musicians Communing with Pure White Light! AHHHH MARTHA!!! Tears of Joy, Yet Again!

[@gustavorx.100]

BRUCE MCINTOSH I'm also happy to see this back again. This level of art must belong to humankind. Bravo to Osawa, Argerich, and all of the performers.

[@aaravramnath7763]

This is the best conductor, pianist, rythem and speed music ever!

[@AndrewMundellAndrewJMundell]

Yes 2 of the greats in action and superbly working with each other. Really glad to see Ozawa again

[@jeanclaudefromaget2790]

Un enchantement sublime Martha Argerich, Seiji Ozawa éblouissant

[@PierreStJohn]

Beautful!

[@AmeerBrontoari]

One of the most powerful performances of Choral Fantasy!

[@josejorgesegarravives8986]

Resulta fascinante que el Director Seiji Ozawa logre crear tanta belleza con una gesticulacion tan sencilla.

[@peterborrows4605]

I have several recordings of this piece, all good, but this is very special. For me the finale is matchless, something none of the other performances quite achieve. How sad that Martha Argerich has left the concert hall, but what a legacy she has left for us. Thank you.

[@fifealganaraz7466]

we heard her last year, in Buenos Aires.

[@silverdalesapphires2516]

Ozawa's rapt attention to Argerich's opening solo is intense. He is feeling every nuance and emotion as she leads us into the work. Artistry indeed!

[@juanlondono5860]

Wow! another example of cosmic harmony! the balance, the body of voices, the tempo, the sound dynamics, the colors, the two masters... I think Martha Argerich is following the rhythm with her head (15:06) and the orchestra stomping (19:42)

[@not2tees]

It takes Beethoven to remind us humans of a few things, their greatness, for example. We can win, against all our delusions, if God permits.

[@joseluissantamaria5391]

Realmente la unión de estos maestros la pianista, el director y coro y orquesta sinfónica permiten disfrutar de una obra maestra de la historia de la música mundial.

[@1951GL]

Martha is as animated, pin point accuracy, just as in her 30s. Wonderful performance with Seji. Old age need not be a total decline!!

[@severinacappelletti8364]

Come molti sapranno , questa Fantasia e ' una specie di prova dell'Inno alla gioia della Sinfonia n.9. Quando l " ho vista e sentita per la prima volta mi ha commosso il pensiero che Beethoven fosse già quasi sordo: ha una struttura architettonica davvero imponente. Mi emoziono ogni volta e mi viene la pelle d 'oca e anche...le lacrime agli occhi. 💕🌏🙏

[@aagiard]

Magnifique enregistrement rempli d'énergie aussi bien de la part du piano, que du chef, de l'orchestre et du chant. Très gran plaisir à écouter et réécouter. Merci

[@MartinHatchuel]

Possibly my favourite reading of the Choral Fanatasy. Love them all!

[@ガンバレール9]

合唱で締めくくる点が、第９交響曲の壮大な構想を予兆させる名曲。 高揚感あふれる演奏ですね。ピアノには、楽聖若き日の悲愴や熱情にも通じるエネルギーをも感じました

[@oldronald6560]

Miraculous! Argerich, Ozawa, the orchestra! One of Beethoven’s most beautiful compositions. But, I hate the ads in the middle. We love our TIAA retirement program, but we are sick up and fed with their ads interrupting divine music.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Genius Argerich's performance is beyond description ， immeasurable , unfathomable and full of admiration , acclaim and deep emotion From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@starcatchingboy]

Dios mio, que cosa más sublime, más maravillosa. Imposible no conmoverse hasta las lágrimas. Es la belleza en su máxima expresion. Qué bárbaridad.

[@michelebreysse-chiriazzull6967]

Quelle finesse d'interprétation de tous les instrumentistes et en particulier Martha Argerich !

[@rockma51]

Martha Argerich is a huge pianist. The best.

[@michelpochet2595]

Une pièce monumentale si inventive La fugue du début quelle subtilité Grandissime titanesque

[@BigzampanoXXL]

Einfach Phantastisch, Ozawa, Argerich, orchester, Chor - UND BEETHOVEN als einer der Besten der Besten. Kompliment, sehr nett finde ich, wie zurückhaltend, berührt Ozawa ob der Huldigungen ist.

[@alainalsant1312]

le maestro Ozawa que j'ai eu le bonheur de croiser à Tokyo est plein de bonté dans sa direction d’orchestre comme dans la vie , entièrement dévoué a Martha Argerich .C'est magique...

[@fredwu6000]

Best performance of Choral ever so far. Martha really outdid herself here. 👍👍👍 Lots of players in the orchestra have matured nicely (I have heard and seen them (younger version) playing before.

[@origemar]

Emoção, transcendência, lágrimas de felicidade e admiração eterna por essa orquestra, pela pianista Arguerich e pelo inimaginável Osawa; além de agradecer a esse magnífico compositor Ludwig van Beethoven, a pura humanidade! Beethoven a caminho da Nona Sinfonia!

[@luisalbertovega7518]

bEETHOVEN,Argerich, Ozawa, Stutzmann ,QUE MARAVILLA!!!!

[@murrayaronson3753]

Fine performance. I've seen Martha Argerich several times and never disappoints. I've never seen Seiji Ozawa and I'd like to. It looks like he's doing well after his recent health problems. May it stay so!

[@grinpisu]

When I'm hearing those Japaneses PERFECTLY singing in German, I get goosebumps!

[@meganmonro9744]

So did I. Been listening to the maestro B since 1956 an never tire of his music. DYLAN ONE

[@PaulZink]

"Japaneses"? Um…

[@cillyede]

Paul Zink Come on!

[@raywilcox5211]

In a perfect world, people dont worry about race or age, everyone does their best and makes beautiful music. A glimpse of heaven might be found here or in church. Loved it!

[@edelafuentec]

Emocionante y de una calidad extraordinaria este reencuentro entre dos viejos maestros Argerich-Ozawa

[@ruthkurzbauer7364]

can't imagine a more wonderful performance. Beethoven must be smiling

[@Ghost-ed2sb]

Beethoven really sends you into another dimention ;P

[@uscjd2004]

The greatest musician who ever lived.

[@Ghost-ed2sb]

@@uscjd2004 I Absolutely agree with you :)

[@rafaelmucci1072]

After Mozart!

[@TTK-kc1sd]

@@rafaelmucci1072 J. S. Bach is the measure by which all musicians are judged. Papa Bach is the father of all modern music. He has no equal. When Mozart's father introduced the young composer to Bach's music, it is said he exclaimed "Finally someone I can learn from!" That says it best.

[@amedeosarandrea2635]

ebbe come padri i musicisti della scuola napoletana , amico mio , che nessuno osa ammettere ma che è la verità !@@TTK-kc1sd

[@hussainsaibo9692]

If there is music to be heard,it is this.From the time I first heard this great Choral Fantasy I have loved it and listened to it over and over and yet again and this time again it was so astounding, as if God himself had come into the souls of all these performers - the great Sergei Ozawa and Martha Argerich and all these wonderful musicians. God bless them all.

[@selmatischer5688]

OMG. Nathalie Stutzmann is the contralto solist! Another great artist!

[@johnkailin1027]

Yes, absolutely!

[@yoyoyon2978]

Yes, Yes, Yes!!!

[@christopherbrooks5157]

I am just learning of her. She is fabulous! What a rich voice.

[@pega17pl]

A great pleasure for the ears! Wrong to find the Choral Fantasy so rare on the concert schedules. When it's played so serene and light as here, then you know about Beethoven, who composed and released this masterpece together with two ohters: 6th simphony (later released as 5th) and 5th simphony (released as 6th, the Pastorale). Btw: Argerich enjoys performance (17:58), watch her singing with choir.

[@MakTalMid]

Exquisite, from the beautiful lady turning the pages for Martha, and Martha....... to the beaming beautiful smile of Seji... masterful orchestra and the beautiful singing. Choral Fantasia, this is the seminal version.

[@paulsophocleous2544]

Brilliant performance of an amazing piece of music!

[@florencitacaldas8539]

Solo puedo decir, hermoso 🥰 ojalá, en estos tiempos 'modernos " se educaran a todos los niños y jóvenes del mundo 🌍 con esta bella sintonía, que realmente nos hace despertar y afilar toda nuestros sentidos, para poder apreciar cada instrumento 🎷🎸 y cada tiempo. Gracias Dios, 🙏 por haber creado hombres sabios 🙏 Abrazos desde Bogotá Colombia 🙏🇨🇴🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰

[@gabirodas2752]

Han elegido a los mejores referentes musicales para mi. Exquisita sublime poderosa versión. Nuestra amada Martha al piano. Qué orgullo!!! A nivel mundial. Maestros!!!! Gracias eternas

[@zeuszeus00]

watching and listening to this wonderful video as we move into the New Year of 2021! ... God help us all!

[@jeanclaudefromaget2790]

Merveilleuse Martha,merveilleux Seiji.

[@gabirodas2752]

Es una versión magnífica impecable!!! Gracias por publicarla

[@aissameskine1736]

Seiji OZAWA Great Director

[@wilfried55]

Martha at her best. Amazing ! As Beethoven lived in Vienna and his main sponsors were Austrian this ouvre too was texted in German. Even for me as a native German speaker it is not easy to follow the many repeats and cannon interactions between male and female voices. Never mind, here is the original text by Kuffner: Schmeichelnd hold und lieblich klingen unsers Lebens Harmonien, und dem Schönheitssinn entschwingen Blumen sich, die ewig blüh'n. Fried und Freude gleiten freundlich wie der Wellen Wechselspiel; was sich drängte rauh und feindlich, ordnet sich zu Hochgefühl. Wenn der Töne Zauber walten und des Wortes Weihe spricht, muss sich Herrliches gestalten, Nacht und Stürme werden Licht, äuß're Ruhe, inn're Wonne, herrschen für den Glücklichen Doch der Künste Frühlingssonne lässt aus beiden Licht entsteh'n. Großes, das ins Herz gedrungen, blüht dann neu und schön empor, hat ein Geist sich aufgeschwungen, hallt ihm stets ein Geisterchor. Nehmt denn hin, ihr schönen Seelen, froh die Gaben schöner Kunst. Wenn sich Lieb und Kraft vermählen, lohnt dem Menschen Göttergunst.

[@frogmouth]

Thankyou

[@leoschellekens6945]

Thank you for the text. It is indeed a fantastic performance.

[@amafu5632]

Wonderful music

[@marazulization]

If music is played in heaven this must be the sound track! Ahhhhh!!!

[@francescoelia.marino]

I am not an expert but I couldn't see anyone else playing like Argerich here. She is extremely fast and she has amazing accuracy. In the last part, Argerich really shows she is a piano Goddess. I think she can be considered the undiscussed best pianist of our time.

[@michaelmiller1215]

Francesco Elia Marino I agree! Followed by Valentina Lasista.

[@francescoelia.marino]

@@michaelmiller1215 Valentina Lasista is also a great pianist. I think Argerich has something innate, something that comes to her natural. if you watch her Prokofiev when she was younger (available on youtube) you really realize that she sounds and plays on a very different level. :)

[@jasonhurd4379]

Maurizio Pollini's version, with Claudio Abbado and the Vienna Philharmonic, is if anything even finer than this one.

[@francescoelia.marino]

Jason Hurd beautiful that too but not at the Argerich level.

[@ryanhikes]

Martha said Yuma reminded her of herself.

[@yoffee11]

the best, best ...12 point's ....wow.... For at least half a year I've been looking for this video, the most powerful performance of the piece.

[@amichayot6214]

שי ידידיה ,

[@antoniavignera2339]

Unica ed insuperabile Martha.Complimenti sempre al maestro Ozawa

[@johnlaband770]

What a wonderful performance. First time for me. I love the measured tempo, under control all the way through, which leaves space for the amazing piano performance. Excellent choir and orchestra.

[@kayotang2099]

What a performance with two great grand masters, Bravissimo!

[@chanevert7934]

Excitingly Breathtakingly performed ❗️👍 Yes, I also actually thought Beethoven’s soul was on her hands ❗️❤️🙏 Long Live the Great Beethoven ❗️

[@dslkfjhd]

Magnificent performance, simply magnificent.

[@TheChrisEMartin]

Sublime music, sublime musicians. I heard this first over 40 years ago and had forgotten how beautiful and moving this piece of music is until I heard it again today.