Michelangeli - Ravel Piano Concerto - [1] Allegramente

A.B. Michelangeli playing the Adagio of Ravel's Piano Concerto. The orchestra is conducted by the famous Sergio Celibidache.

[@umeTree]

this concerto is so amazing that can't be expressed with words

[@paulostroff99]

Bravo! One of the greatest pianists of all time! TY.

[@pianodan10]

Indeed, you won't find more confident playing and posture than this guy; no matter who you prefer, that is a great way to put it: "Michelangeli is always worth a listen, you don't get what he gave every day" Every recording is of a consistant quality hat is just, magical. And I love that his way of playing reflects that. No extranious movements, just a look of complete control. And those hands... I have never seen hands move the way Mochelangeli's do.

[@ludowicovan]

OMG! Michelangeli and Celi TOGETHER! Thank you for posting!

[@beetsee4]

OMG!!! I was at this concert!!!! It was all French, starting with The Sorceror's Apprentice and ending with the Fauré Requiem. The same week Michelangeli played a recital of three Beethoven Sonatas and a book of Debussy Preludes. A week to cherish!

[@Saxopwnerer]

Best performance of the Ravel I have ever heard!

[@paulostroff99]

Sensational.IMHO it has never been played better on record. TY.

[@chickenmonger]

Those glissandos at the beginning of the piece are done with such ease... Michelangeli had amazing control.

[@pharepole]

very good "version" et le privilège de voir et entendre la direction de Sergio Celibidache est rarissime ...!

[@4evaFanFuruba]

he's so amazing...and big hands ! this concerto is truly beautiful..

[@jmealonso]

the best recording and interpretation of this work by far!

[@nostromissimo]

Whatever anyone considers best, consider this: Whether Michelangeli was an aristoctrat or not, he played as if he were. He led by example, (He couldn't make it easier for the conductor), didn't show off, was in perfect control of himself, sensitive and didn't show any flaws. All this at a time when the old school were by todays standards a bit rough and ready, this is unique. Who cares who is better? Michelangeli is always worth a listen, you don't get what he gave every day.

[@123must]

May be one of the best concerto for piano and orchestra. Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli and Sergiu Celibidache are among the best of all time

[@Andiemusik617]

There's no such thing as perfect in art, but there is no other way of explaining this but perfection

[@HenrikHolck]

Here is the world greatest conducter in our time!

[@Pavlvs34]

Precision, Clarity. Excellent

[@martinakias]

A true legend...his perfection is almost fictionary

[@pj545]

His hair is as magnificent as his ability. Seriously, it's incredible.

[@paulostroff99]

Superb! TY t for posting

[@burmecia11]

no cabe la menor duda de que es el mejor compositor del piano impresionista

[@Isidroprada]

Beautiful. This first movement is so amusing ! (Five stars)

[@4evaFanFuruba]

BRAVO !!! The way Celibidache conduct it's like drawing many butterflies in the air XD

[@veseli601]

Great performance!

[@Disasterpiece03]

This is great! GO RAVEL!

[@Mascagnano]

Osservate le mani del maestro Michelangeli!!!

[@dstol62]

Some people favor the Agerich version, but Michelangeli's original recording for Angel from 1958 with Ettore Gracis conducting is THE reference recording for performers wishing to get inside of this work. The second movement in particular is unparalleled on that recording.

[@uwebassu]

i love the impressionism:D

[@pianolo123]

Great :-)

[@drongovids]

the allegramente is the sound of going mad

[@65attila]

@paulostroff99 Thanks and I feel ABM was special here. Thank you twotea22 for posting. John

[@javierespinos]

Michelangeli la lleva!

[@OlmoLane]

Haha at 6:00 minutes, Sergio Celibidache's face was the same as mine. "AAaawweeesommeee."

[@hodgins]

man this shit blows my mind

[@sagalat]

So Gershwin owes some debt to Ravel? Wasn't there a tale about him visiting Ravel to "learn about something"? And Ravel, with modesty, demurred, "No, I would probably learn more from you." Great performance, great video. Thanks

[@jwj410]

@stoklund Brilliant

[@twotea22]

that's probably due to the "data transfer", meaning that the data is not coming in at a normal speed. Watch the line just under the image ... a solution is to "pause" 10-20 secs and then continue play ... With the video itself are no problems at all!

[@misspeckpeck]

no feelings, no emotions...

[@gmhots]

@ALBIBISBIS London Symphony I think, says so at the start of the video

[@Lukecash12]

Ravel is very interesting in this one, there isn't very much of a main motiff that develops itself or rhythmic devices that build upon themselves, very much of a sentimental kind of satirical joke, a refreshingly optimistic way of not taking things too seriously.

[@2octavian]

yes, is german! he was born in Neuenschweigenhoenzoellernsteinburgstadt

[@golgicomplex]

They've got two planks of wood hinged together and they smack them together. The technical term is "orchestral whip."

[@honeypianist]

does anyone knows where can i find this full piano concerto score in internet??? with a good edition??? pleaaseeeee help!!

[@dedal141]

IMO is the best version i've heard of this concert. Do you know another?

[@peromaneste]

"Not prepared" might have been part of it, though it all depends on whom you compare Celi with. However, his not being German enough was rather the likely reason.

[@minetto2]

il est clair qu'ici, pour le 1er mvt, Ravel a ete influence par Gershwin, d'ailleurs, ils se sont rencontres mais il est interessant de constater comment Ravel a reussi a integre le jazz dans son propre langage

[@Muzicole]

@Dread098 Marta Argerich? She's excellent, one of the best... She was a pupil of Michelangeli, you know...

[@cicerone63]

why the period of Celibidache to the direction of Berliner was so short? He was considered not enough prepared?

[@Steven_Cheesy318]

When he looked at the camera at 5:20 I could have sworn that was Vito Corleone.

[@jmarquar]

@davisbone I was going to say swamp monster!!!

[@theanswer00]

@mountainharry sorry?

[@StrivetobeDust]

The video freezes several times.

[@HenrikHolck]

Yes - Maybe He is Chopin reincarnate, its sure a possibility, I think!

[@ALBIBISBIS]

Which orchestra is this?

[@stoklund]

The same concert in HD: /watch?v=-JAeUjg4zj8&hd=1

[@cicerone63]

Abbado is German?

[@davisbone]

the english english-horn player looks like a water born creature

[@cirosuperiore]

sounds like something copland would have written

[@parkourjordz]

great!... I have this record... lol look at 1:18 the clarinetist is like " Is this thing on?" I play Clarinet and piano.... so its rather shameful from the clarinet side of things but wonderful piano playing!

[@guywalker29]

Samson

[@sakonhon]

I don't think this is really impressionist. Michelangeli was a technical wiz- perfect for this, imho. :)

[@walterleipzig]

More precise, please!

[@PianoProductions]

I am used to it, and that is the only reason I except it the way it is. But I think Bernstein's interpretation is far better, and so is Margaret Long's.

[@xstelladanzante]

Michelangeli sembra danzare sulla tastiera

[@cesar314]

Though it is a bit showy and sacrifices sincerity for wit, I prefer the tempo and attitude of the '55 version with Michelangeli. This here seems tired and worn.

[@ashleyohtori]

I know what you mean. Its almost like he's mocking impressionistic rep by even performing it.

[@MELOVESTHETRUMPET]

lol, i'm sorry i'm such an ass, but I came here only for the trumpet solo.

[@boomzxz]

That is a piano.

[@RabidCh]

I don't think this is a good enough recording to capture Michelangeli properly; the sound is a bit harsh here and even sounds clipped in some areas. That being said, it could just be your musical taste.

[@therealong]

Pity the sound wasn't so good! Why?

[@DaKrazedKyubizt]

the hell is michelangeli doin' with that heinous hair??? but very nice playing though!

[@daniel15671]

To me, the danger in this movement is that the piano may start to sound like a sewing machine. Sometimes it's better to slow down a bit at the beginning, to give oneself somewhere to go, so to speak.

[@DanieleDerelli]

lol, the great cecil licad! Please shut up, it's better ;)

[@neme5151]

man, michelangeli makes playing piano look as easy as making a sandwich. just put your hands on the white and black thingys and thats it, but boy, this is so f**** hard to play, it's not even funny

[@noiselesspatient]

Indeed! Just GET ON WITH IT. A most irritating performance, missing the spirit by miles. No Gershwin cakewalks here...

[@organboi]

yuck yuck yuck. that trumpet player just RUSHED like a bat of hell. i'm outta here.

[@dandelion902]

horrible arrangement!! :(