PHILIP GLASS - Opening from Glassworks (HD)

[@MoDuFa]

Probably the BEST performance of this piece I've ever heard.

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you very much!

[@MoDuFa]

@@ignasmaknickas Two days ago I bought a Yamaha CLP-645. The first piece I tried to play was this one, using the Bosendorfer voice - I immediately came here to tell you that you've motivated me to get back to music. I haven't played in nearly 10 years. Thanks for the inspiration Ignas.

[@ignasmaknickas]

Mauricio Estrella wow! I am so happy to hear this :)

[@hushedmusic]

@@MoDuFa i ve just bought a humble yamaha p125 ( i like it very much) , and the first piece i m trying is this one. I just came back to learn music a couple of months ago. I agree with you that this is probably the best performance of this piece.

[@violinista22]

@@MoDuFa I also recently bought a Yamaha YDP-144 (also humble) and I want this to be the first work I play decently on it.

[@AMeza-fb7ko]

That smile... You feel before you think. Thank you for playing this. You're a master.

[@ignasmaknickas]

thank you so much!

[@JKatt-bw7ix]

This is a masterpiece rendition. I can watch this all day.

[@harrisonh.1899]

The visual satisfaction on his face... wow

[@renexist5492]

This is exactly the reason why I started to play piano, thank you Ignas Maknickas.

[@ignasmaknickas]

This is amazing! Thank you:)

[@KittyGotSued]

It's really astonishing. This performance really is a revelation compared to every other I've heard. It's like you were the first to understand and be able to expose the emotion of this piece.

[@millennial8441]

I had goosebumps again. I saw many pianists playing Glass' Opening, and all they was mading circles with them body. It is incredible the "round" state of mind this piece causes. It seems all the universe is moving in circles, and we can "listen to" it. Only Debussy did something like that.

[@VladK-1]

What a beatiful description to the feelings I have about this piece. Thank you. I'm a big fan of this particular piece as it helped me through hard times with my work by keeping me relaxed and focused. Now I've learned to play it on a piano and it has an ever greater effect when I can invoke the feelings myself. What a miracle! When I hear or play this piece by Philip Glass, I feel a deep presence of something greater than I cannot grasp otherwise.

[@nickbryant6970]

That moment when they show his face.. Unbelievable. He was one with the God of music.

[@thiagoancelmo.clarinet]

What a great performance! The slower tempo gave space for all the inner voice and rhythms to speak clearly. Beautiful colors all over the piece. Gorgeous ! Bravo!

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you very much!

[@TimberPuppers]

I think most live renditions of this song pick up the tempo and play it just a little too fast but the fact that you slowed it down makes it feel more thoughtful and emotive than the original even! Very well done, you did great!

[@marieinnes2382]

This has me in tears, so beautiful. Truly the most wonderful performance of Opening I’ve ever watched ✌🏼🎹

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@Stibsyt]

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[@mathisdeserdo9789]

This is a very original interpretation I think the crescendo on the whole piece is very satisfying and the most important thing in this song is to feel!

[@pithet1953]

Quite slower than the original, but i like your phrasing very much! It makes the piece sounds much more sensible, melancholic. Great work

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@UniverLiber]

😭😭😭😭 muy hermoso

[@priscillaeich1898]

I love it. It's like a different piece at this tempo.

[@codyduncan]

@@ignasmaknickas Agreed, typically it's played faster, and I always think "they're playing too fast," but always just chalked it up to the fact that I play it too slow. I now choose to believe this is just how to play it "correctly."

[@karakamen]

This is exactly the tempo at which I'm learning it, and it's how I like it the most!

[@Mike-ik9qt]

When there are 4th of July fireworks I play this over and over again to calm my cats and it works. Beautiful rendition of a classic Phillip Glass song! He looks like he is in a trance while playing it.

[@ellaj.thompson4437]

This piece was already brilliant, but this performance makes it a masterpiece. Like legit, the utter joy on the pianist's face? I can hear it! It's so good!

[@jeremyaugustin1729]

So much sensitivity in your interprétation. You depict the harmonies and metrology of this piece so great. Wow and thank you.

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@malkytrance]

OOhh this is a superb version, so much flow and motion.

[@johnmurphy6584]

An absolute pleasure to listen to. Bravo.

[@ignasmaknickas]

thank you!

[@coolcat23]

2:49 The superimposition of the string resonances sounds like an accompanying instrument that sounds something like between strings and horns. Amazing.

[@jj53368]

It’s spectacular. Personally, I hear human voices-it roughly oscillates between “ooh” (lower chords) and “ahh” (the subsequent higher chord).

[@ungrateful-66]

I'm a newer fan of Ignas! Philip Glass is my favourite composer of our time and I'm happy to hear him played.

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you very much!

[@charleshemphill6923]

Glass is my favorite too I've been listening for about 20 years and I've only scratched the surface of his content.

[@DrNoahofChina]

Proud to be Lithuanian with luminaries like you among us!

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@thomashoffman5217]

I'm learning this now, and this is the performance I keep coming back to. Truly spectacular.

[@ignasmaknickas]

thank you!

[@MrYann33]

Absolutely fascinating playing and piece of music

[@SrFlipsAlot]

This piece is so simple and relatively easy to play, but it comes across as so full of feeling-as if an entire symphony were playing.

[@barbarasmith6005]

I don't think it would be easy to play because of the polyrhythm and the voicing. It does sound deceptively simple, though.

[@povertyspec9651]

@@barbarasmith6005 I've put the score in front of good pianists and it totally throws some of them for a loop!

[@GrahamStephan]

Incredible playing!

[@randomhumant]

Surpirsed to see you here but cool anyway

[@adrihankel9240]

What a very emotional performance. Masterpiece!

[@milanapeacock6062]

Incredible unique interpretation. This piece has so much to say. You’ve uncovered yet another story. I have to say, it’s my favorite so far. Can’t stop listening to it. An eternal cosmic lullaby.

[@robertschroer6371]

Ich weine mir die Augen aus, aber ich fühle mich so unendlich befreit! DANKE DANKE DANKE

[@laorientalm2554]

A very sensitive and heartfelt interpretation. Thank you! 💕

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@gilbertianrueda]

I was just listening/watching a gentleman play Utopia by Goldffrapp on his piano before this.. What a Delightful surprise this is.. it’s a first for me.. I’d give anything to see and hear this in person. Magical. ❤❤

[@ukdavepianoman]

Really wonderful performance. Taking it slower allows the two rhythms to be heard against each other clearly. I also like the contrast in dynamics between repeats. And then bring out different voicings - either RH or LH. Best performance I've heard of this wonderful piece.

[@Jaydoggy531]

Almost every recording of this piece on youtube is just that: a recording. It's hard to find an actual "performance" of this - and I'm very happy that yours was the first in my search list. This is a WONDERFUL performance. I wish you nothing but the absolute best. Please stay healthy.

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@grant7739]

This version is untouchable!

[@depitao]

I work listening to Philip Glass' music all the time. Your performance is very beautiful. I keep coming back to it. Thank you for this.

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@miglumamusic]

Tai pats tyriausias, gražiausias ir jautriausias atlikimas, palietei mano širdį! Ačiū už muziką.

[@ignasmaknickas]

Meg Jolie ačiū!!

[@Woldo1007]

Best Version! Congratulations!!

[@ignasmaknickas]

thank you!

[@Woldo1007]

You’re going far beyond what it is written... you’re going the way of understanding what is written ... amazing ... not many can do this!

[@Onionbaron]

Masterpiece, no words...!

[@ethanboyd7843]

The subtlety of the tension and resolution fall in on one another in a progression that is akin to a profound mediation. Mr. Maknikas performs this piece from that most ancient part of the cerebellum that one, with the view of his face, puts us in the meditative state with himself. Such a treat and a pleasure. He brings us a dopaminergic dance that not only listening but watching this young protege is priceless. Always a treat. I have a favorite musician that I know little if anything of. And of course, props to Mr. Glass for laying the groundwork and inspiiration.

[@VladK-1]

What a great to describe this piece of music and this wonderful performance by Ignas Maknickas, thank you! Whenever I hear it or play it myself, I feel an incredible calmness and a presence of something greater that I cannot grasp otherwise.

[@mayasrequest]

How stunning!! a beautiful interpretation of the Glass genius work... you made me cry

[@RobertDeMiedo]

La música del siglo XX, un refente insoslayable para entender la estética de nuestro singular siglo. Bellísima pieza.

[@mikayocc]

It's March 2020 and we're all stuck inside because of the coronavirus. Thank you for your beautiful piano playing, your musicianship really calmed me down. :)

[@ignasmaknickas]

mymy Thank you! I hope you are well.

[@mikayocc]

@@ignasmaknickas You too, Ignas! :)

[@timkimware3537]

I've always love Glassworks and, particularly this piece. You truly breath life into it, transforming it into a beautiful flowing river of emotion. So thank you, and I hope you someday tour in the US... California, that is!

[@melxdan]

Something so much more mesmerizing watching someone in a classical environment play Glass. The music is mesmerizing already but watching it is fantastic. I hope to see a Glass performance sometime in my life.

[@VladK-1]

Thank you, Ignas! Your playing is very delicate and passionate. I'm a big fan of this particular piece as it helped me through hard times with my work by keeping me relaxed and focused, like in a meditation. Now I've learned to play it on a piano and it has an ever greater effect when I can invoke the feelings myself. What a miracle! When I hear or play this piece by Philip Glass, I feel a deep presence of something greater than I cannot grasp otherwise.

[@joachimschonewei9233]

Ich höre die Version von Herrn Maknikas fast regelmäßig, Könnte mich mit Tränen niedersetzen (J.S.Bach)

[@hushedmusic]

beautiful interpretation, this is the one i like the most...

[@waqasahmed3422]

This is nothing but a musical embodiment of the slow, menacing embrace of Melancholy.

[@akrishnaa]

WOW you’re a wonderful pianist! Beautiful rendition.

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thanks:)

[@arminkroning2197]

So deep, so pure, so devoted, zero manirism. Pure Glass. Thank you!

[@Textile_Dude]

Wonderful sensitive performance. Thank you for this.

[@marcosilva3848]

... I cry every time... You fire directly até the heart... It's not possible to be static. 🙏

[@sabathegiraffe2770]

My music teacher sent me this, it is such a beautiful masterpiece to hear keep up the good work!!!

[@ignasmaknickas]

thank you:)

[@rachelmaloney3863]

Beautiful. Thank you!

[@erpollock]

The first notes - and I already love it, am captured by it!

[@bobbygriz5648]

Wow ❤🎹🙏 So incredibly moving and comforting.

[@jonasbrinkworse5436]

I keep coming back to this, having watched it a dozen times - never have I seen a music video where the pictures conveyed just as much emotion as the music. It is my favorite version of this piece on the entire tube, it really emphasizes the beauty in the piece. Masterful performance!

[@Hexanitrobenzene]

Hello, Ignas. I think you really captured what Philip intended to write - I mean, this is how it should have been written. Hats off to you. Šaunuolis, Ignai :)

[@ignasmaknickas]

Dėkui:)

[@TheXinver]

What a beautiful performance. Moving.

[@ignasmaknickas]

thank you!

[@josephososkie3029]

Smooth, with a great tempo.!! He gets it!

[@mariespinelli-flesch5116]

Une multitude de mondes se decouvrent sous vos doigts. C'est une variation du même que vous révélez avec une grande subtilité. Vous nous emmenez si loin...et si haut....Merci !

[@Mikrotsutsunos]

I would write something, but I am speechless! Wow!!!!

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@johndenton4008]

Beyond moving. Hearing and seeing you play this is entrancing and I can't think of anything else...for the night anyhow. Thank you

[@violinista22]

I'm an amateur pianist learning this piece. Thanks for the inspiration! Best rendition I've heard...

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you! Good luck!

[@marmal1n]

Aciu, labai geras atlikimas!

[@jj53368]

Absolutely marvelous.

[@Evelinavilk]

One of my favourites of Phillip Glass... What a performance! Mesmerizing. Linkėjimai nuo lietuvaitės Evelinos 😊

[@nataliaveneti4857]

Thank you!!full of feelings!!

[@auggysimcity]

Beyond words.

[@mutantuser]

Amazing performance amazing!!!

[@barbarasmith6005]

Very good performance--very subtle.

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@JohnMcHugh-s5j]

Simply the best!

[@randyndawna]

I had heard this and loved it. I came here to hear it, but I also specifically wanted to SEE you play it. So delicate and beautiful!🌹✨

[@ignasmaknickas]

thank you:)

[@Iaburnie]

Awe-inspiring. You knocked this one out of the park.

[@ethanboyd7843]

Every Single Morning I listen to this in my headphones while I have the driving range to myself. Your style is unique, rapturous, and gorgeous. Frontal lobe tonic, and fingers on a Bösendorfer the way it was meant to be touched. I'll build a house with a room big enough for that Grand! I mean you probably don't need it right? ;) Also I"m gonna need your piano room moved to the E. COast and ur gonna have to teach me some scales.

[@JohnMcHugh-s5j]

Absolutely mesmerizing.

[@anneedwards7078]

I enjoyed this so much.

Me encanta, preciosa pieza y sublime interpretación. Llegó a lo más profundo de mí. Gracias, muchas.

[@stefanhoppner9552]

Sehr, sehr schön.

[@ignasmaknickas]

Danke!

[@musicaltarrasque]

a year later and I keep coming back to this recording, sooo amazing, best version of this piece out there. Ignas I hope and pray you are doing well and you are accomplishing your dreams, keep on doing what you love!

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@sopapiaSEM]

beautiful playing!

[@lesbsocal9107]

Opening, a love song

[@marionuno226]

Simplemente magnifico!

[@HolgerSchoppmeier]

this music is breathless, just like the 1983 originaltitled movie "Breathless" by Richard Gere and Valérie Kaprisky with this stunning musical part of Philip Glass "Opening & Closing" (from "Glassworks", 1981) 🎼🎹☯

[@ganzbeitrost]

Wow. Just wow. Thank you.

[@adelsonambrosio3132]

Eu nunca tinha ouvido essa música,me deixou intrigado. Uma execução excepcional,ela te tira o fôlego impressionante!

[@dk2703]

Even though I've always preferred "Closing" (with the xylophone), this is so moving and touching. Just amazing to say the least. Thank you.

[@ignasmaknickas]

thank you:)

[@jeannedessainjean7904]

This is wonderful ! Thanks a lot

[@Obiacki]

Seemed to be performed from other spheres! So great! That interpretation made my Day! Thank you!

[@jsr7599]

Always played and felt it should have been in this tempo - thanks for the inspiration.

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@aphrek]

This is really quite something. Thankyou

[@susycastillo9779]

Muchas gracias, magnifica, bella interpretación.

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@WombieFerguson]

Wow I would love to hear you play more Glass. Your accuracy and dynamic control is really next level

[@fischergreen4134]

beautiful ❤

[@SamSam-ui7pu]

Elle est juste magnifiiiique 😍😍😍 Je peux l’écouter durant des heures sans m’en lasser ...💖💖💖💖💖

[@artskrojus4401]

Thank you, beautiful performance.

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@ppp21487]

Thank you for your beautiful interpretation. Philip glass has a way of captivating the heart and mind and you just did all of that for us. ❤️

[@christopherd.rebolledo243]

Esta composición es una de mis piezas favoritas de toda la vida, y sin duda ésta interpretación es la más sublime y hermosa versión que he escuchado, magistral! Makes me cry!

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@Stibsyt]

Very, very beautiful...

[@ignasmaknickas]

Thank you!

[@Stibsyt]

@@ignasmaknickas I've been to that theatre too but I wish you'd been playing! Truly beautiful interpretation, thank you.

[@sweetea7035]

Mind blown! 🤯

[@CarolineLaroca]

Wonderful, amazing performance! Thanks for sharing this video, it makes me a better person every morning!