Michelangeli plays Scarlatti - Sonata in B minor

[@GonzalezJuanManuel]

Who can dislike this perfection??????? Unbelivable performance full of colors and expresion. Bravisimo Maestro!

[@jakes3799]

Who can? I can. And quite strongly, I might add.

[@carlamagini5177]

Il grande Maestro!!!!!!!! splendido nel suo "canto" Grande pianista! Ascolto splendido!!!!! Grazie per averlo mandato in onda!!!!! Carla Magini❤

[@luke1841]

There is no better interpretation for me....so wonderfully flowing and elegant. ..sheer genius

[@elisabettamartelli7190]

Il più grande fra tutti i pianisti: inarrivabile! Pura perfezione

[@jazzassin2150]

Unbelievable! I don‘t know how often I have heard this now. A wonderful piece of music. No one plays this better than Michelangeli.

[@jakes3799]

Just because he plays it faster than the speed of light doesn't mean he plays it well.

[@alessandrodelmonte5765]

Le sonorità, il colore, la tecnica, il gesto aristocratico lo fanno il mio IDOLO 😍😍😍

[@martian-sunset]

The perfect blend of technicality and musicality, neither at the expense of the other. Rare.

[@jakes3799]

I would strongly beg to differ. Technicality, yes. Musicality? He turned a gorgeous work into an etude.

[@mortenkeiser-nielsen7311]

@@jakes3799 How right you are!

[@SELMER1947]

Perfection is not of this world ... with one exception : Arturo B. Michelangeli

[@v4v819]

"Perfection is a lot of little things done right..."

[@richardcleveland8549]

I love the Scarlatti sonatas . . . they never grow old, especially when played by a master like Michelangeli.

[@notsodivinemsm8936]

Absolute perfection.

[@remsan03]

It's funny how this piece is marked Allegro by Scarlatti and yet everyone is so outraged and offended by the fact that Michelangeli plays it fast as it was written. This performance invoke the brilliant Spanish guitar and everyone wants it to be swooning, slow and ridiculously romanticized.

[@bigdick3228]

They do not understand the Hispanic spirit...they do not understand art. Let them be. They are sheep.

[@al3x599]

This is much faster then allegro. It sounds like a prestissimo!

[@francesco6008]

oh, that's the instrument.. I was thinking that he's not playing a piano but a Spanish Guitar.

[@erickmullan1526]

Thank you, sir! You explained the distate and cringe I always get when I hear romanticised versions! He (Scarlatti) came from the Baroque Era, must be played quickly and vividly on most of his songs, specially because it was composed for harpsichord, which had no dynamic variations, but most of the pianists always insist on playing it smoothly and with loudness gradations. Go listen to Chopin, then!

[@pneron2032]

EXACTLY. It should be played with the Spanish guitar in mind.

[@MaiconDouglas83]

This man and his performance will be immortal for the years to come, albeit the non-sense mumbling of those who think that their comments will avoid the path of the oblivion.

[@federicotacconi6292]

Perfect comment! Congrats

[@romangitlin7301]

"This man and his performance will be immortal for the years to come," that's an oxymoron.

[@luigig8656]

Simply perfect and sublime rendition by Michelangeli. One of the greatest ever!

[@jonjon1957jonjon]

Every time I listen to this it comes as a real treat. Masculine, sturdy yet delicate.

[@videoreff]

This is wonderful, nobody else can play this well, Bravo Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli !!

[@enzoviccardi5106]

magnifico, impeccabile.....semplicemente perfetto!!!

[@carlosguaymas6507]

El ritmo, el sonido, la polifonía y la elegancia de Michelangelli recreando a Scarlatti...que joya de este gran pianista

[@angelinipatrizia2601]

Scarlatti, Michelangeli ,grazie per essere esistiti!

[@peterbild5650]

Vynikající klavírní provedení, brilantní technika a rytmus. Naprosté pochopení díla.

[@Breizhooo92]

Exceptionnel ! La perfection incarnée.

[@brianandrewleahy1]

Thank God the comments on this awe-inspiring performance are more gracious than other posts of this piece. I keep hearing "this is way to fast" or "this is mechanical". What the hell are these people smoking? It is supposed to be sprightly and not a "Marche Funebre". If people would take the time time to glance at the score they would realize by its very notation it is meant to be this fast. ABM is a genius and when i heard it, i went out that very day to obtain the score. this is miraculous.

[@irenenaselli2429]

Transparente, cristalino, bellísima interpretación de Scarlatti. ¿ABM? Un genio.

[@AurasSparsas]

Bellissima!!! Questo video non l'avevo mai visto. Grazie!

[@alexsandronascimento9048]

Beautiful and amazing. Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼!

[@hotbebimauz]

This was beautifully played. Michelangeli is unsurpassed at this sonata concerning velocity, effortlessness and clarity. There is expression in every note. You can do it in a very different way but not better.

[@claudiapane5857]

Nella seconda parte della sonata, come esita prima del tema in minore e lo rende più cantabile. Meraviglioso e ipnotico

[@GBN_01]

I've never seen anyone play the piano with such elegance. Those fingers literally caress the ivories, they don't strike them!!

[@carmelohugopedace4299]

Genial, técnica, postura, toque interpretación etc, etc, etc.

[@emilyla6415]

I heard this in a documentary. I love it so very much!

[@danielbeetsma6118]

The Art of Piano. Great docu.

[@sam0xin]

So solid & such a mathematically exactness makes his performance more attractive & aristocratic. Great musician.Thanks for the video.

[@giannibianchi8771]

Il " Maestro" dei maestri.

[@chazinko]

This is just a little jewel all around and brightened up my day.

[@gerardanscruitz5559]

Absolument fabuleux 😍

[@bontempo01]

This just sounds soooo... Italian in style. Very nice piece and great performance by the Maestro. I want to play this!!!

[@vromanspianovault6684]

Phenomenal, beyond great.

[@f210283l]

Such an inspiring interpretation, I ran to the piano to learn this the first time I heard it!

[@Pretendkid]

I can't believe I stumbled across this! Love it!

[@DanieleDerelli]

I'm anxious to hear your performance, please post it on youtube.

[@ladowska]

Absolutely thrilling!

[@PaoloBottarelli]

MY GOD..IMMORTAL

[@oitotheworld23]

simply beautiful.

[@xBananaBie]

This is the bomb! :D Forgive me for using such informal slang to describe this beautiful piece

[@georgesotiriou7051]

A very rare and great musician this man.

[@josephlecher6814]

A breathtaking tempo. Previous to this I only knew the golden recording of Murray Perahia (which I still prefer) but this is incredible.

[@Pogouldangeliwitz]

Perahia... 🥱

[@Nuxunumo]

This warms me

[@frankorusso]

La Perfezione!!!

[@ioytubo]

D.o.c.

[@joseeduardovenegascharquen1734]

Simplemente extraordinario!!!

[@giuseppet.3597]

Diceva il mio maestro di pianoforte :"Certi uomini non dovrebbero mai morire..." 😢

[@antoniolosciale]

For those of you, who complain about the tempo here, that's absolutely ridiculous. Scarlatti was not a romantic composer, just keep that in mind! Every other mushy performance on here it's unacceptable and heavily debatable. Scarlatti was a virtuoso. Scarlatti was not Chopin. Scarlatti was not Schumann. Go and listen to romantic music then. Michelangeli's interpretation is just perfect and flawless. Stop posting nonsense, guys, please and do some healthy research before over speaking.

[@danmartinazzi]

Absolutely!!! I agree!

[@AndreyStravinsky]

For the Romantic interpretation, listen to Gilels's performance of this sonata. It is VERY different but not less beautiful. Theoretical stuff about style, "staccato & rubato" etc. is secondary, it is actually for those who cannot play themselves or for teaching students.

[@gianteobordero]

Perfect!

[@alobello]

as if romantic music must be played slowly lmao

[@SimonStreuffViolinEducation]

Thank you for your comment! Looking at the comment section one can see, that there is a big lack of understanding.

[@Michel-eg9eh]

The metronome was invented decades after this sonata was composed, so tempo, outside of the 'allegro' indication, is a matter left to the interpreter's choice and to the listener's preference.

[@meredith218461]

There is an easy elegance and refinement to Michelangeli which is a thing of beauty to watch as well to listen to.

[@recorderson]

Perfect ! Great Michelangeli ! Thanks for posting !

[@patinellodicecilia4501]

che meraviglia...

[@mortenkeiser-nielsen7311]

He is playing as if he is going to get a medal for finishing it... The most beautiful Scarlatti sonata bastardised and reduced to a show piece.. I can recommend Emil Gilels for an interpretation that focuses on the music, rather than stroking an ego.

[@DiegoOliva-w3k]

"a medal for finishing it" bla bla bla...

[@Yuriy21]

Bravissimo!

[@ЛюдмилаОвчинникова-г6я]

Браво !!!!

[@QingxingMla]

Brilliant.

[@sixwingsram]

Perfection in performance

[@JyotiB70045]

Totally I agree, fabulous and perfect with expression Jyotidi

[@pat30d]

Grazie mille

[@bloodgrss]

"I absolutely agree with you about this only superficial approach...This guy is only a reproducer of notes which appear on a piece of paper, called score, nothing more." I keep warning you Geert, all one has to do is go to your channel and listen and watch YOU 'live' (since one may suspect a bit the recorded ones) to see that YOU certainly can be painted with this same verbal brush, however admirable your efforts to learn music and the piano may be...;-)

[@malakh66]

Bliss on Earth!

[@MikayelGabriel]

Bravo Maestro!!!

[@MrFpam]

What an extraordinary comment! I hope it was just tongue in cheek and no meant seriously. The composer deserves the fullest attention. These sonatas were written for the harpsichord, so the percussive approach and the speed are more appropriate than attempts to be lyrical, however beautiful they may be. Correctly played the music certainly speaks for itself! Any musician who does not respect the composer is a thief.

[@Valentin_Kostadinov]

When true artist played true creators!

[@googlyarsetube]

There appears to be some argument over this performace and it's value, but I just think it's sublime. Most of Michelangeli's playing just flows over you so beautifully. There is another video on youtube of him playing Debussy's 'Reflets dans l'eau' and people criticise him again for being restrained and clinical, yet I think it's explosive precisely because of the restraint. It's like a bomb going off in slow motion. I'd rather listen to Michelangeli than Lang Lang anytime.

[@titob.yotokojr.9337]

As always, Michelangeli is impeccable.

[@frankenzizschen]

What a genius. Interesting how watching him play takes away a lot from the music; once I close my eyes his playing and Scarlatti come flowing beautifully ...

[@ЕленаБаранова-ю5с]

Действительно великий пианист. Фантастическое исполнение

[@JorgeMonjeRuso]

фантастическое для тех у кого нет души. Играет как робот

[@ГлебМаматов-у4ы]

​@@JorgeMonjeRusoчто за неуважение к блистательному исполнителю. По мне, очень образная игра, будто буря уничтожает корабль. А робот это Плетнев)

[@prinzparsiphal777]

The most inspired of all 600+ Scarlatti sonatas.- The playing by Michelangeli is not from this world.

[@bananabattlebean4858]

I'd love it if he had a recording of k87, that would be wonderful.

[@giuseppe35789]

immenso

[@user-et3xn2jm1u]

It dances, and the voices are very clear!

[@desclarke5798]

Exquisite

[@astronomo16]

Michelangeli era para la música lo que Juan Ramón Jiménez era para la literatura. Eliminaba todo lo accesorio hasta quedarse con la pureza y belleza en sí misma. Esta música es un ejemplo

[@geertdehoux]

The greatest what ?!

[@voolare]

At least this version is not accelerated like the previous one! Both very nice.

[@iguarni]

Una leggenda immortale!

[@The_Empire_Chronicles]

No one can do this better.

[@hallstein1]

If anyone wants to get this on DVD, it’s from “Michelangeli plays Beethoven (1962)” - published 2005 by Opus Arte - and is available on Amazon.

[@geertdehoux]

And Artur Schnabel, Edwin Fischer, Stefan Askenase, Lili Kraus, Annie Fischer, Byron Janis, Gina Bachauer, Grigori Sokolov, Arcadi Volodos, Harold Bauer, Ossip Gabrilowitsch, Harriet Kohen, Jorge Luis Prats,Livia Rév, the old Horszowski, the old Ciccolini, Mischa Levitzki, Moritz Rosenthal, Percy Grainger, Radu Lupu, Tatiana Nikolaeva, Rafal Blechacz and many others! They were/are not only great pianists, but only great MUSICIANS!! Anyway, you understand what I mean. Greetings, Geert.

[@LucyWithAnUmlaut]

I'm playing this for my Grade 8... He makes it look so effortless!

[@BCMZ]

An unicum is something tha person do that no other can repeate and Michelangeli is an example of that. It's not important if this enterpretation like or not, it's something unique and immortal.

[@vhfw]

Ahh... there is still some class in this world :)

[@egisharushanyan9201]

Великий пианист, самое великолепное исполнение Скарлатти

[@lostpebble]

this is just so .... Together!!

[@wrstrfgh]

The faster, the better, sheer magic !!

[@rimbronn]

Блестящая игра!

[@JorgeMonjeRuso]

настолько блестящая что ничего не поймешь из за блеска

[@gianm73yout]

@MrDobbspiano Because he is Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, not a standard music teacher. :)

[@Michael231968]

To show technical brilliance Michelangelo plays wonderful, to discover the beauty of the music I prefer the interpretation of this piece by Emil Gilels.

[@geertdehoux]

If you read Martha's biographies you'll understand she was a PHENOMENAL pianist already when she came to Europe and started studying under several Masters' guidance. As a famous teacher stated: "She was fifteen and pianistically had nothing to learn anymore!" And Martha's mother wasn't enthusiastic about Michelangeli as her daughter's so-called 'teacher' at all! So told me several weird things, while having a coffee in Paris. Regards, Geert Dehoux, pianist.

[@jpa1214]

This is great

[@josephglass6054]

This recording has completely spoiled this piece for me. I have yet to see that one could play it more convincingly than Maestro Michelangeli does here. Bravo!

[@iverlinson]

Pure awesomeness. Wow.

[@ceciliaadami309]

Perfection!!! Melancholy, strength. Nothing to do with romanticism.

[@angel-maggio]

Perfectly

[@MrFpam]

You might like Murray Perahia's performance, which is more lyrical but still close to what the composer intended. The piece is marked Allegro,as are most of them.

[@czeynerpianistproducercomp7155]

Czerny Tempo!

[@gianteobordero]

Ho ascoltato diverse interpretazioni di questa sonata di Scarlatti, ma devo dire, con tutto il rispetto per gli altri pianisti, che quella di ABM è inarrivabile.

[@DoctorIdo]

Io non amo particolarmente Scarlatti al pianoforte, ma in effetti questa interpretazione sembra davvero diversa da tutte le altre.

[@angelavimercati21]

a me piace molto ghilels

[@matteogritani1635]

Vai al minuto 8:42: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXybemyMjdeIgK8

[@geertdehoux]

I totally agree with you! Geert Dehoux, pianist.

[@imoyong7324]

I listened to this with the playback speed of 2x