Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3, Argerich HQ COMPLETE

[@ihatetheparty6340]

I am not a musician, but a truck driver (son of a bus driver). I had this taped from an NPR program, and this music carried through the night as I drove through the Nebraska on my way to Colorado (no good radio out there and I didn't have XM). Thanks God for inspiring this guy to write such a beautiful piece!! (amen).

[@harrydekok6352]

You are so right. Even on short car trips, and especially on long trips, I listen to the famous classics, and especially my favorite, RACHMANINOFF

[@EllaTravels1986]

Yes...thank God for Sergei Rachmaninoff Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin are all the greats...but this music is like no other. It take me to another place and back... I imagine it does the same for you....Cheers!

[@deebaker39db]

That is the beauty of music. Transcends money, Class and even music snobbery! universal! x

[@gazellepop]

It sure must have been a wonderful journey.

[@margaret6839]

This comment lifted my heart.

[@ekvcpa]

If you watch her eyes at the end, she doesn't even look at the keyboard. She is completely focused on the conductor to synchronize every single beat and measure into complete harmony with the orchestra. This amazing ability to play monstrous chords without even bothering to look down lends a level of perfection and chemistry between pianist and conductor I have rarely witnessed. THAT's why she's smiling at the end! This ending would make even Sergei himself break out into a smile! To quote from Argentina's National Anthem, "Sean eternos los laureles!"

[@christianvennemann9008]

Instrumental muscle memory is amazing.

[@rebelsouljaz]

do you even know what "laureles" means?! And don't even use a search engine to look it up!

[@benjaminklaassen4722]

Translation?

[@karenmazzu]

@@rebelsouljaz i don't know! What does it mean???

[@Joe1935429]

agreed, I think she eyes the conductor more than anyone I can think of. No?

[@someone3107]

I just love the fact that it took about 7 mins for Martha Argerich to wake the orchestra up, before they realized that they were in a legendary performance. This is one of the best performances of the 3rd that I have ever heard in my 71 year life.

[@loveispatient0808]

We share the same sentiments about Martha Argerich, she’s just phenomenal! Are you born in 1952? We are of kindred spirits, blessings!😅

[@jimyoung9262]

This is the best Rach 3 I've ever heard, though I'm not quite that old. 😉

[@НатальяСтепанова-н7м]

Найдите Александра Малофеева! Это изменит вашу жизнь ещё больше. Как играет этот мальчик! В нем вся моя Родина, вся Россия! Рахманинов любимый композитор

[@Марина-я9л7н]

Мощно и чувственно звучит этот концерт у Кун Сяндуна в Сиднее в 1992 году.

[@clairedelune2011]

She is amazing....

[@arandomperson274]

00:31 1. Allegro ma non tanto 10:38 Cadenza 16:29 2. Intermezzo: Adagio 27:28 3. Finale: Alla breve

[@Jabafish]

You definitely are that random person that saves people's time Thank you

[@pianista-mediocre]

A hero

[@pipi0290]

❤

[@adelaideparker5231]

​@@Jabafishppl

[@richardnejman5231]

As a lover of progressive rock/metal and only an occasional explorer of classical music, I would just like to say this has been the best forty minutes of music I have witnessed in my entire life. Actually, the best seventy minutes (and counting) due to the instant need to experience it again. I have been astounded by genius, swept away by brilliance, I have wept, I have soared, I have experienced passion and beauty beyond compare. Here I see the best in mankind, our potential, and a feeling that anything is possible with dedication and unity. To all those that made this epiphany possible, both living and dead, thankyou.

[@richardnejman5231]

@@ReasonableExpectations My best regards to you, fellow prog lover.

[@thedevil1667]

Same progressive metal fan. This is the hardest piece for piano in history. I didn't know argerich had played it tbh. I just discovered it but it's the best version I've heard so far

[@afifahhamilton8843]

@@thedevil1667 You've got to watch the Alexander Malofeev version that was performed a month or two ago. It's so different! Same piece, different conductor (makes a bigger difference than one might think!) and of course a very different soloist. You'll find it on KZbin. Malofeev has just turned 21. A true wonderkind, as was Argerich of course!

[@rossmandell7931]

There are also 3 more Rach piano concerti. The second is as powerful as the 3rd. 1 and 4 are not as famous as they are more experimental in nature but still wonderful pieces.

[@malloryg4251]

This piece is pretty much as close to metal as the classical world gets! I mean, just watch the entirety of minute 39- with the conductor rocking out and Argerich shredding on piano. Awesome!!

[@LKemp-lr1ky]

I'm in California, in the middle of a rehab project--that has taken tooo many years. While searching for something that would transport me out of the junk around me I find Martha Argerich and Mr. R's #3!! So grateful. Thank you.

[@bertrandjacques6744]

Everybody is commenting on Martha Argerich - who is playing fabulously, including in the cadenza. But Ricardo Chailly is doing more than his part and the Berlin Radio orchestra shows very nice colours. Hat off to all the musicians !

[@dhoulkarnain]

+Bertrand Jacques Very true.

[@bertrandjacques6744]

+R.Daneel Olivaw If you want a true artistic shock, please listen to Lazar Berman's and Claudio Abbado's interpretation of this 3rd concerto, with the LSO. It is easy to find on KZbin (audio only, no video)

[@dhoulkarnain]

I will. You listen to Lazarev and Gavrilov with the USSR State Academic Orchestra playing the 3rd. One of my favourites. If you didn't knew it already :)

[@bertrandjacques6744]

Thanks for pointing me to this interpretation which does confirm that Russian artists understand Russian music better than Western musicians. There are many superb performances of Rachmaninov's 3rd (Argerich, Weissenberg, etc.). Until recently Horowitz / Ormandy was my favourite...... until I discovered Berman / Abbado / LSO.... In conclusion, Rachmaninov and Prokofiev are probably the last composers to give us monumental piano concertos before the atonal revolution. And the first composer to write another jaw-dropping concerto is yet another Russian : Alfred Schnittke..... :o)

[@ccccoooooollll]

+Bertrand Jacques martha was just hot as fuuuck

[@ivantzintzun3873]

I am in a night bus heading to Hoi an, Vietnam. The bus is packed, 37 º outside. A guy next to me has been snoring the whole time. I had to listen something which made me love life again, so I ended up here. A tremendous piece and wonderful interpretation. Tạm biệt !

[@GinaKimcathina]

dude you gotta love life if you get internet on a night bus in vietnam

[@g.l.7151]

TzimTzum is coming of Age. As for internet on a bus, there are internet deals with data galore all throughout Vietnam and Thailand that I know. And at a fair cost

[@redskindan78]

Ivan Tzintzun: it is pleasing just to imagine you on a bus with Marta A. and Rachmaninoff in Vietnam...and telling the story here to us. So many connections over such a distance!

[@g.l.7151]

If the situation you described deprived you of your love for life, then nothing would help. Ein Sof.

[@karenmazzu]

@@g.l.7151 I only know what Ein Sof means from a Jewish mysticism course I took. Never expected to encounter that term randomly on the internet! May Adonai bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May Adonai lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace! Am Israel chai! Your G-d reigns! I'm currently a follower of the most popular Jewish Messiah. May you continue to seek Adonai with all your heart, and find Him, and love Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and very! And love to your neighbor as yourself! ❤❤❤

[@user-zn9tb7qe2b]

거친 바다의 항해같기도하고 낙엽 뒹구는 러시아의 옷깃여미게하는 어느 바람부는 스산한 거리같기도 한..그러나 눈물짓게되는 따뜻함이 있는.. 마르타 아르헤리치와 오케스트라의 이 협연 연주는 제 귀를 너무 행복하게 해줘요. 고맙고 감사합니다ㅎㅎ 세월속에서 더욱 빛이나고 귀한 연주인거 같아요~~ 돌아가시면 정말 눈물날거 같은데 ㅠ 부디 건강하셔서 오래오래 연주부탁드려요!

[@donaldallen1771]

I've been playing the piano for 67 years and all I can do is shake my head in disbelief at playing like this. She is in the class of the rarest of pianistic geniuses. I'm talking about people like Rachmaninoff himself (my desert island pianist), Lhevinne, Hofmann, Horowitz and Richter.

[@ogdenlane3199]

hi donald; I was blessed to have an aunt and uncle who could play PARTS of the concertos you mentioned; but that started me on this type of romantic music (no, i do not play) but I love to listen. did you happen to see the movie, AMADEUS? Lots of music by Mozart. i also like the concerto by Schubert; i think it's number 1. -- Ogden

[@traebee333]

I completely agree!!!

[@oleflogger6828]

Horowitz was the one who received - from Rachmaninoff himself - the comment, "That's how it's supposed to be played". What a compliment! I only wish I could find a recording of Richter playing it.

[@rebeccawilson7896]

Donald Allen I agree. I learned piano from age 6-13 and her performance is beyond words amazing and flawless

[@davidsimpson9647]

@@oleflogger6828 You would be hard pressed to find one.To the best of my knowledge,Richter never recorded it because he said that he couldn't 'connect' to it despite undoubtedly having the technical accumen to do so.Richter was very temperamental at times,part of his genius.

[@Jack-hy1zq]

We are unbelievably privileged to be able to access such treasure at the press of a button. Glod bless you, Martha.

[@스노우맨-f8l]

너무나 아름답고 조화로운 최고의 연주네요. 세상엔 왜이리 천재가 많은건지... 한명의 천재에게만 찬사를 보내지말아야겠어요.

[@paris2910]

이 분은 천재 중의 천재긴 하죠. ㅎㅎ

[@9UaYXxB]

Listening to Rachmaninov is like entering the land of your deepest hopes. Concertos 2 and 3 just leave me in the best kind of exhaustion.

[@Walexo45]

Late Romantic Music has so much vast and rich history behind every notes, chords, motifs, it is so satisfying when a pianist like Martha Argerich knows all the subtleties behind Rachmaninoff's ideas. One of my favorites late-romantic composer obviously. Pure Drama, energy and delicacy.

[@Molybdaenmornell]

It's almost desensitizing, to be honest. I find it dazzles me so that I'm slightly blinded to less adventurous music for a while. (Note: adventurous not in the sense of "experimental" but in the sense of "recounting adventures")

[@beanos5105]

pls listen to the 5th

[@ilikechopin8112]

No wonder they chose Rachmaninoff concerto even at the winter olympics opening in Sochi!

[@babygirl4169]

@@ilikechopin8112 can you pls give the link of that?

[@gusgmd]

This is simply the ultimate Rach3 concerto performance , no one has come close nor ever will, Thank you Martha

[@babygirl4169]

Horowitz?

[@davebarclay4429]

Check out Alexander Gavrylyuk with Thomas Dausgaard and the BBC SSO. Neither is as "starry" as Argerich and Chailly but the performance is at least as good and the sound is way better - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHSZlIxqf5qWZ6s

[@мироносадчий-ц4г]

Lim Unchan?

[@gordonwu6828]

Horowitz and Bronfman . Others no .

[@yu-chinlin7269]

Yuja Wang

[@dlphcoracl9645]

This performance was and remains an instant classic. No one had ever played the Rach 3 at warp speed, much less have the phenomenal technical ability to pull it off. The result may not be precisely what Rachmaninoff had in mind but it is electrifying.

[@georgelazar1835]

I think this is EXACTLY what Rachmaninoff had in mind.... This is the BEST Rach 3 interpretation...

[@allegroaffettuoso9012]

Horowitz actually plays it faster. Both he and Argerich bring something magical to it.

[@eye_sing]

Yunchan Lim

[@Lerandiya]

Grigory Sokolov

[@armandbeede1540]

@@georgelazar1835 In listening to Rachmaninoff's own performance of this concerto, the bell-like theme of the first movement, the quickness of the cadenza, and the heavy rhythms and octaves of the third movement, Marthe Argerich is in the top tier, including the Composer, Emil Gilels, Mikhail Pletnev, and Vladimir Horowitz.

[@TheChrisEMartin]

This, ladies and gentleman, is genius. The concerto itself is a pinnacle of classical music and an incredibly difficult piece to perform well. Martha is 'on fire' and sometimes, although it looks like things are getting out of control, she delivers a magical and epic performance, true genius. You will rarely see and hear a performance like this again. Just enjoy - again and again

[@Татьяна4567]

Рахманинов Гений композитор, все остальные исполнители.

[@robertjason6885]

Chris… enjoyed and marveled at this incredible performance a dozen or more times. The perfect amalgamation of composer, pianist, conductor, and orchestra. One wonders when Ms Argerich and Claudio embraced at the podium if she said” hey let’s get together for a beer later?”

[@isaacsamuel9520]

​@@robertjason6885 Isn't it Ricardo Chailly?

[@jjmcoupebmw6557]

What a musician, and what an athlete!! Unless you're a classically trained pianist you simply can not appreciate the physical exertion and ability required to play a piece like this. Her arms are those of a weight lifter. My forearms are/were huge due to 8 hours of piano playing per day. If only I had 10% of this amazing woman's ability. The greatest living pianist!

[@amber40494]

Last movement too fast!

[@richardnejman5231]

@ann marie Fuller Too fast for you, you mean... this is Her interpretation and therefore it can be played as she sees fit. If you want to hear it exactly as the the composer intended then only listen to Rachmaninoff playing the piece.

[@sfbirdclub]

AMEN! And again I say Amen!

[@katttttt]

​@@richardnejman5231and even Rachmaninov played his pieces differently from time to time

[@sacrilegiousboi978]

Her arms were so strong that men would ask her how she got them so strong. She never worked out or looked after herself. Her technique is still amazing now, she said she only started recently to experience muscle loss in her arms which meant she went her 70s without losing muscle mass. Most people lose that years before then. She still smokes despite having lung cancer in the 90s. She obviously is just very genetically blessed.

[@fabz1509]

Most beautiful opening melody played at the perfect tempo with such technical & musical virtuosity.

[@ricardogarciasoto6828]

That little smile on Martha´s face when she realizes the level of epicness in the end of the finale

[@pianogus]

+Ricardo Garcia Soto Yeah, I guess you mean between 40:01 - 40:28

[@pumpkingod]

+pianogus Nah, it's the sequence starting at kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Cyl6KNasRln6c, with her smiling at kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4Cyl6KNasRln6c

[@mvab67]

That smile gets me every time!

[@ronin6158]

thats the 'holy crap I think Im going to make it through this' smile lol

[@dunjabarbaric8925]

pumpkingod m

[@zebounce]

the faces the conductor makes starting 2:48 ... he knows she's absolutely in the zone and is enjoying it tremendously

[@samuelstephens2062]

Without a doubt, one of the best things on KZbin.

[@김태풍-h2t]

I think so

[@surthum]

I absolutely agree 😌

[@pm3607]

Quelle fougue, quelle énergie, et quel doigté, quelle précision en même temps! Voilà Rachmaninov tel qu'on l'aime, tel qu'il nous enchante, nous émeut et nous remue. Riccardo Chailly est à la baguette, mais c'est bien Martha Argerich qui embarque tous les musiciens et tous les auditeurs dans une traversée musicale à couper le souffle. Ce concerto reste mon préféré du grand musicien russe, et je restais très attaché à la version d'Horowitz. Mais là, comment ne pas être totalement bouleversé. Bravo, bravissimo Martha!!

[@serenitygool4217]

I know nothing about classical music. I googled Rachmaninoff simply because it was mentioned in a book I was reading and was curious. On a whim I decided to see this video. Now I have bookmarked it. I have fallen in love with it. SUPERB. SUPERB.

[@barbarafrancini3980]

Better late than never! You'll love him more and more

[@christophergonzalez3152]

Serenity Gool This is your Brain on Music?

[@annacodina371]

Hay que conocer las cosas para valorarlas.

[@Ivyombre]

The exact same thing happened to me.. 😁

[@oleflogger6828]

HAH!! Now, you're just like the rest of us ordinary Humans. Welcome to the club.

[@jean-jacqueskaselorganreco6879]

the most fascinating woman ever met, and one of the 5 greatest pianists of all times.And a wonderful person

[@eye_sing]

Who’s in your top 5, may I ask?

[@Rjgethgdfjf]

​@@eye_singfor me Helene Grimaud, Yuljanna Avdeeva, Yuja Wang, Maria Pirez. But If I would must choose I say Argerich.

[@timwakefield]

@@Rjgethgdfjf Thank you for mentioning/recommending 2 active and lesser known pianists I've never heard of (Avdeeva and Pirez), I'll check out their music. I'm always interested in hearing more current piano recordings -- my top 5 in no particular order would probably be Schnabel, Yudina, Richter, Barere, and Argerich so obviously I need some current recommendations. And on second thought 4 of them are in no particular order but Yudina is my favorite by a lot :)

[@Rjgethgdfjf]

@@timwakefield Avdeeva won Chopin competition so... she is very muscially. Maria Jao Pirez now is 80 but I love her very ellegant playing. It is the same lady who played diffrent concerto that she thought on the concert.

[@marclopezgisbert6787]

​@@RjgethgdfjfI went to an Avdeeva's concert and it was not that good in my opinion. Wang lacks expression sometimes but Pires has incredible musicality. But without any doubt, Alicia de Larrocha and Martha Argerich are on another level

[@davidflynn2569]

I am a music lover with no musical talent at all. However, I have never forget a musical note which I heard. In my subjective opinion, this is the single greatest musical performance in history, and Martha is the greatest pianist in history; no gender modifier. While her technical virtuosity, and memory, are astounding, it is her emotion and passion which set her apart. Watch her between 33 - 36 minutes; she is so emotionally invested that she appears on the verge of tears. She is playing from her soul. Chailly is spectacular; in totally synch with both Martha and the orchestra, and his demeanor is so friendly and supportive. If I had to choose only one event, cultural, sports, social, political et al which I could have attended in my life, this performance would be the one. My only regret is that it did not occur in Boston or New York. Those audiences would have blown the roof off and given Martha and Chailly the ovation they truly deserved for a once in a lifetime performance.

[@aislingcampbell4139]

¹¹

[@irenepolesel2849]

Incapáz de describir la Genealidad de este Concierto y sus Ejecutantes!! Esta grabacion por mucho tiempo no fué dada a conocer! Hoy casi muero de amor sorprendida por Marta Argerich y su Director fué y será lo más impresionante ! de todo los tiempos 90 AÑOS ago Argentina compatriota mía no dejo de caer rendida! Incomparable talento. Marta

[@younghwanyoo3985]

I heard YunChan's Rach 3 and then listened to this master pianist. Really happy I could listen both of them on the KZbin online.

[@SuperLARABEE]

And if you add Horowitz 1978 NYPO with Mehta conducting, you have my three favourites Rach 3 !!!

[@eleanorshayeva3747]

And Yunchan is the GOAT!!❤

[@alessandrodelmonte5765]

Sento per la prima volta ,oggi, questa performance della Argherich, e sono estasiato della grandiosa padronanza , della tenica delle sonorità del pathos,che dimostra. Un 1' movimento stellare. 😊

[@moimeme41]

C'est toujours avec grand ravissement que j'écoute ce Rach3, interprété de façon grandiose par une grande Dame de la musique, Martha Argerich ...

[@fernandoconejerootero7531]

I read this concert was recorded on 1982. Fourty two years ago! Chailly and Argerich performing! It's a jewel! Thx for posting!

[@elainasaunt]

This may be my favorite performance by Argerich. Happy 80th birthday, dear Martha.

[@Populous3Tutorials]

the most epic 40 minutes of cereal breakfast i ever had

[@bbkingzor]

That's a lot of cereal!

[@judithbenton1475]

Hehehe

[@Populous3Tutorials]

to be fair i ate 4 breakfasts, not cuz i was hungry, but cuz i didnt want to leave a piano concerto halfway through :p

[@bournemouthlass]

+Populous3 Tutorials That has to be the most awesome endorsement of a piece of music I've ever heard. :-) I hope your tummy wasn't too sore afterwards. :-)

[@siberiamoscow]

very good performance. Impossible to top Vladimir Horowitz the Reiner version from 1957 however.

[@ДаринаБеликова-в3в]

Благодарю за возможность просмотра этого контента!Великолепное исполнение гениальной пианисткой одного из сложнейших во всех отношениях, фортепианного концерта!! Блестящая техника, виртуозность в этом исполнении сочетается с глубиной проникновения в содержание этой гениальной музыки! Великолепно выстроено единство формы и содержания!! Дирижёр вдохновенно руководил всем процессом исполнения! Оркестр был на высоте!! Это одно из лучших исполнений данного произведения!!!

[@franciscoespinozagamboa6490]

..hoy ,Marta cumple 80 años, que viva muchos años mas para que los amantes de la música podamos seguir disfrutando de sus maravillosas interpretaciones.- Saludos desde Chile

[@oliviabalestra9275]

¿Cuándo es "hoy"??? ¿En qué fecha cumple años Martha Argerich??? Por favor respondeme!!!

[@0cer0]

Martha Argerich (* 5. Juni 1941 in Buenos Aires)

[@타칭헬창]

She will be 81 soon

[@velinkagrandic466]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nfo51]

I was lucky enough to see her in person this last summer at an ASU competition here in Phoenix. There was a mix-up of the position of the 2 pianos on stage. She laughed and helped move the seats around! You can tell she enjoys every minute she plays as well as listening to fellow pianists. A gracious and supremely talented artist.

[@mansongrl15]

Anybody else wish we'd have more camera shots of her hands???

[@--076]

yes. i thought he same thing

[@Eboy420ish]

She is so ccccccrrrraaaazzzzyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

[@michaelpanrok5431]

Why?

[@Eboy420ish]

+Michael Panrok she is an alien! craaazzzyyyyy

[@JJTownley_Classical-Composer]

The fastest performance of this concerto in live concert is by Zoltan Koscic. Type Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No 3 Zoltan Koscic into the search field and be prepared to be knocked on your @ss.

[@prokastinatore]

This was such a nasty and wild and powerful performance when she was young. Straight. Tough. Clear! Maybe she may not like it too much nowadays. Who knows? This was one of the very best ever performances ever played on the globe! Happy birthday great maestro Martha Argerich!

[@petras_clarinet4786]

39:07 conductor *monster mode activated*

[@keithfoester7326]

the camera even shook.

[@lollycopter]

Beast mode!

[@vortexbeater8267]

Cameraman nodding his head

[@p0l1p0k3t]

berserk power up

[@cnlee3676]

The composer himself has admitted Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 3 is not easy to interpret well. However, Martha Argerich is a musical genius. She has overcome all difficulties and performed very nice music. She is one of the greatest pianists.

[@burrenmagic]

I have less connection to it than to the 2 which I feel definitively means something. I don't know what this 3rd means if you know what i mean? I can't place this music emotionally...

[@burrenmagic]

Strike that. I've just heard the 2nd movement again. Holy Fuck.

[@janicezany]

I totally agree, CN Lee.

[@MegaFFun]

@@burrenmagic I know what you mean, took a while for this concerto to “click” for me compared to the 2nd one but now the 2nd movement here is my favorite between the two concertos

[@olgad.7882]

That is true. I have heard a lot of musicians playing this concert. Many of them just show how rapidly they can move their fingers. There is no soul in their performance. But this interpretation of Martha is just great. Absolutely perfect. I cry every time I listen to this.

[@Maha_s1999]

What a legendary performance and what a rapport between Martha and Riccardo! Martha is mesmerising- she takes you on a roller coaster ride, at times on the wings of a soaring butterfly, and then riding on the back of a sprinting panther, lifted by a condor or tossed into a tempest at high sea. No words to describe the feelings evoked by her magic at the keys! You just cannot stop your heart from racing. Oh and the moment at 39:33 when Martha smiled at Riccardo knowing they made history

[@zauberflute981]

Quel bonheur de pouvoir écouter et voir cette merveilleuse interprétation . Merci .

[@trenthyatt2612]

God bless KZbin! The thrill of watching Argerich and hearing this particular recording is an enormous privilege. And it's free! I have at least 5 recordings of this concerto and this is my top favorite! Phenomenal. How can a person move their fingers that fast and still hit the right notes in the right sequence? Incredible.

[@cvecchiarelli1]

Ho sempre pensato ai concerti di Rachmaninov come a performance amorose, per cui fosse necessario un vigore maschio, virile, per "fare l'amore" col pianoforte. Invece la grandissima Martha mi fa ricredere. Esecuzione meravigliosa, emozione fortissima.

[@jazzdescomplicado5341]

There is a lot of love in this masterpiece. Lovers cry when they listen. Passionate, dark and liberating moments dance on every note played. Touch my heart whenever I listen. I'm a guitarist and I love Rachmaninoff

[@eustacequinlank7418]

The way she played the Cadenza in the first movement is just beyond my comprehension. How did she do it? She's my Queen. Tempo, timbre and tenacity.

[@njc2107]

She is so amazing. Still my favorite pianist after years of listening to all different types of classical music. It had been years since I listened to her play this concerto; when I revisited it for the first time the other day, I got shivers and intense feelings in all the same places as when I was younger... Truly shows that anything true and timeless will never go away or change. That is definitely the case with Rachmaninoff as well as with Argerich.

[@tucotuco1745]

NJC... agreed!

[@adaezechukwurah6259]

I remember seeing this in the flesh. So glad to find it on KZbin. This has made my day. Thank you for uploading!

[@user-uc5tc1yp9e]

where was it?

[@FunNotNuts]

I love the conductor's face when he's happy and smiling while he's conducting....he is so doing what he loves. Makes ME smile. This was wonderful. Thank you so much for spreading such joy around.

[@josezamora2372]

this work is a monster as everyone knows. This performance by a very energetic too mature for her age Martha is in my opinion the pinnacle of virtuosity in rendering an interpretation of this extremely complex piece. She is directing the orchestra from the keyboard without a doubt. THis eloquent document brings tears to my eyes, I dare say better than recordings by Rachmaninoff himself. AMAZING beautiful,

[@janicezany]

I agree with you ALL THE WAY Jose!

[@user-jogakbedongdong]

지휘자는 땀을 흘리는데... 연주자는 너무 편안하게... 땀도 안흘리고.... 정확하고 엄청나게 빠른 타건을 하네요... 천재

[@dongmingim]

She doesn't know the pop

[@kenw.simpson1007]

A brilliant performance by Martha Argerich, playing the beautiful Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3, with flair, deliberation and panache.

[@riaagreeable]

wonderful wonderful wonderful, so sad, so unbearably beautiful is this concerto played by this utterly amazing pianist

[@5cherzo]

There is something about the tiny piano solo at 35:30 that completely shatters my heart, moments before the torrent-like main theme of the third movement kicks back in and the concerto enters its climax, those few chords played with such delicacy and unexplained melancholy never fail to make me tear up.

[@8moltovivace8]

I feel the same way

[@papakias3922]

​@@8moltovivace8you guys should meet then 😊. If you end up effing, you ll both have the time of your life

[@Amadeusning]

This is video I watch on a regular basis. The music can pull at my heart strings EVERY TIME. I even changed my name to Martha for Martha Argerich.

[@diplamatikjuan3595]

+Martha Ning I respect your dedication. You've inspired me to consider changing my name to Marc-Andre

[@Amadeusning]

+The Queen Brit Actually I was born with a Chinese name only and then I moved to Australia where I use Martha as my new name!

[@Mateo-kk3bq]

Awesome xD

[@fanchonmoore6835]

I understand your love and utter phenomenal, unbelievable talent of this pianist; In my professional opinion, she is the best in THE WORLD; YES, I SAID IN THE WORLD

[@paultibbets1968]

Argerich will definitely go down in history as one of the greatest pianists in all of human history.

[@idobachelet8670]

I keep returning to this video ever since it was uploaded. Absolutely sublime.

[@gianmariaselleri5080]

Most valuable KZbin video ever hands down

[@samsani13]

29:25 - That arpeggio in the right hand, she plays it so gently quiet and yet fast, you can barely hear it. She instead brings up the lower melody and it just sounds so beautiful.

[@쇼팽쇼팽]

I think it's the best performance of Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 along with Horowitz. Her amazing technique is always amazing. I'm in awe of the stormy Cadenza. She is the best pianist of the 21st century.

[@kjellhl1975]

In my opinion, this music is such a marvel of humanity that I think this piece is on the top of greatness achieved by mankind on the line with the moon landing. This is just Breathtaking.

[@prokastinatore]

Martha's cadence , starting at 10:40 minutes is like a firework and than at 11:58 she becomes like a second orchestra supporting the main orchestra playing out of the score like a harp. So beautiful. Non-selfish! Thank you for the music!

[@tatie7604]

You have to admire her power and clarity. Such a clear beginning and throughout. She isn't afraid of this piece at all. No timidity. I don't know if I really ever heard the piece before hearing this genius' rendition. I cried. She takes you everywhere there is to go. Unbelievable. Bravo! Bravo! At the conclusion, I felt like screaming.

[@colorjssoul]

By far the BEST Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto 3! I never get sick of listening to this! :)

[@fpentlin]

I don't know how many times I've listed to this or other interpretations. This stands out as an incredible performance on every level. Thank goodness this was recorded and placed on KZbin.

[@devondelgado4147]

Every time I listen to this recording I always hear something new. Bravo Martha!

[@dexf5870]

It's as if Rachmaninov wrote the concerto with Martha's virtuosic abilities in mind. Beyond mortal performance of the toccata cadenza. Flawless rendering of all three movements.

[@nathangoldrich7861]

In my opinion, the buildup to the chord at 23:25 is perhaps the greatest moment in the history of music.

[@judicrai]

Really nice observation. I personally prefer the one in the middle of Rach 2 mvt 2. But I might be biased because I can't play Rach 3!

[@lm9091]

@@judicraiIf this imply that you can play the Second one so you're absolutely amazing

[@judicrai]

@@lm9091 Only that movement so only a little bit amazing haha. I'm planning to learn the entire thing one day.

[@jleisner1974]

on the Black Crowes' 'Amorica', the transition from "Ballad in Urgency" to "Wiser Time" is...what's the word...choice.

[@anotherdepressedmusician]

Actually it reminds me a lot of the buildup to the big d-flat climax in Chopin's fourth ballade - I think Rachmaninov was inspired by it! Listen to Zimerman play that part and see what I mean - it uses a lot of chromaticism.

[@pf_k66]

이게 어째서 노동요 인가요...ㄷㄷㄷ 들으면서 보다보면 아무 것도 못하고 이거만 보게 돼요..연주 준비 중인데 자극 오지게 됩니닼ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 그저 갓...

[@EllaTravels1986]

Masterful in every sense....Rachmaninoff, the genius...always will be my favorite! Kudos to the amazing conductor and orchestra Thank you Martha for sharing your music with us!

[@enverhally8990]

Favorite recording of this work. She's amazing. The folks in the audience were not quite aware of what just unfolded, but it was ferocious romanticism. A jagged path from dark to light. Really well done.

[@irinikontari4201]

I don't know why every time I listen to Rach3 I cry! Not only this music is so perfect, everything is perfect about it. As someone mentioned "Rachmaninov covers the entire range of human emotions without saying a word". If I could just be in this moment for ever. Thank you God for Martha, Rach and all the classics!

[@ziegunerweiser]

My favorite recording of my favorite pianist playing my favorite concerto

[@jakedickson697]

39:30 is all you need to see, that cheeky smile as she reaches the climbing passage of the release of the D Major passion after the moodiness of the entire piece, she knows this piece as it's supposed to be played.

[@marmar1212]

This Woman is just simply out of this planet .

[@neilhilgrovecolledge2232]

I agree with the gentleman who laments this being her only performance of the Rachmaninoff third concerto, however I don't think even she would be able to equal this again. I am only sorry not to have been there to witness this moment in history. She is in a class of her own - leaving the rest of us standing (and in shock!)

[@dearmyold4801]

저렇게 파워풀하면서 표정 세상 평온....말도 안된다........

[@Qumak13]

This concert is such a rollercoaster of emotions! It takes a genious like Mrs Argerich to fully deliver all its depths and subtleties! The accompanying orchestra and conductor, thank God, have stood up to her heights! Amazing performance! I wanna cry now, for the beauty of this music touches me on all the possible levels of my inner self! ❤ Music is the highest form of art! Thank you, Lord, for letting us, people, discover and create it! And thank you for Mrs Argerich

[@BW92116]

Completed on September 23, 1909 and perfected on December 5, 1982.

[@pablos5463]

Posiblemente la interpretación mas bella que he escuhado de Rach 3, junto con la interpretación de Denis Matsuev. Simplemente es increible la interpetación de Martha y la orquesta, sin palabras. Que lindo empezar el 2022 escuchando esta maravilla!

[@nicolaspachecoarango]

Les consejo también la interpretación de Vladimir Horowitz, Rachmaninov cuando lo escucho dijo que así era como él se imaginaba su mismo concierto.

[@monicabrondo4149]

​@@nicolaspachecoarangoRachmaninov y Horowitz eran a demás amigos...Quien mejor que este para interpretar el sentimiento de aquel!!...Aunque lo de Martha es sublime y poderoso!!...

[@friesiancat1184]

My favourite Rach piece, and my favourite recording of it! Second to none, in my opinion. What a rousing, soaring ending, perfectly coordinated and balanced. I could listen to that over and over again.

[@RichardASalisbury1]

I've loved the Rach 2 since I was 2 years old; playing our 78-rpm records of it I wore out the spindle holes. But I didn't get the 3rd till I saw the film about David Helfgott in the mid-'90s. Then I found this recording; how fortunate that was. I seem to recall some critic saying that another had called this the greatest recorded musical performance ever--or more likely the greatest ever of a piano concerto, or at any rate this concerto. I don't see how it could possibly be surpassed. Somehow Argerich combines at every moment complete mastery with being on the edge of losing control--so impassioned is she: like the very greatest athletes. And this concerto, though really of the 19th century, has for me only one competitor written in the 20th in this genre: Bartok's 2nd. I wish she had recorded that; she doesn't record as soloist with orchestra any more. I never tire of this concerto, or this recording, so powerful and so rich and subtle in feelings, so complex in the interweaving of the instrumental voices, in that respect much like Bach.

[@IMAWriterRobJ]

Richard Salisbury Richard, there is only 1 Argerich. That said, there is an equally emotional, heart tugging performance from a 24 year old Olga Kern, recorded at the 2011 Cliburn. She was a co-gold medalist. The last 2-3 minutes will give you goose bumps. She was, at the time a very young mother, playing for her musical life. The 1st movement, considering the pressure, is practically flawless, one of the best 1st movements you'll ever hear. The reast is at the very same high level of musicianship. Enjoy. As for this, what a performance by both this magnificent orchestra, conductor, and the indomitable Martha Argerich.

[@RichardASalisbury1]

Robert Jason Thanks much for the recommendation. I think I did listen to Olga Kern's performance, but probably only some of the first movement. I know I liked what I heard. I'll listen to the whole performance soon!

[@IMAWriterRobJ]

Robert Jason Sorry, that's 2001 Cliburn. A Typo, as usual.

[@bibivanderzee6759]

Robert Jason thank you for the recommendation - I'm going to go and find it now too. I heard Federico Colli play this at the barbican earlier this year - he stepped in with literally 4 hours notice, and although he was not technically perfect, my god, the passion. i cried like a baby. But Argerich basically owns this in the end.

[@Amadeusning]

I watched Shine several years ago and soon felt love in Rach 3. I've almost listened all the other famous pianists' interpretation, but Argerich's is definitely my favorite one. Every time I listen to her Cadenza in the 1st movement and the beginning of the 3rd movement, I just feel that everything in front of eyes disappears and the only thing left is the shining music that makes me crazy!

[@ross9143]

Rachmaninov brings out every emotion you can imagine. He was a pure genius and one of the true greats in Russian Romanticism. My fav for sure.

[@milantumara4403]

I just keep returning and listening! Her interpretation is so different then Rachmaninoff's which is with a perfect technique and telling his own story but she is using her technique differently and her interpretation is more alive and passionate which I am certain woke up all the orchestra to give the best. Bravo!

[@tonteria24]

Fabulous interpretation of Martha, perfect execution, and she also makes it very beautiful with a lot of sensitivity. This video is a treasure of music

[@kamyarmohajer]

awe-inspiring! The turmoil within her that so obviously dominates the event is completely absent in her facial expressions. pure, genius, musical expression...

[@ahmedsammour6637]

Wow! This is one of the greatest concertos I have ever heard. The music at 18:20 is truly epic

[@timokomulainen]

This is the greatest performance I have ever seen of anything of the greatest piece of music I have ever known. Thank you so much for this magic, uploader, Argerich, Chailly, the orchestra and, of course, Rachmaninoff himself.

[@janinesmit2023]

This is my favourite piece of classical music, favourite female pianist and favourite charming conductor! Heavenly!

[@Estocada-i4z]

One of the best renditions of all time, surely. Horowitz, Bronfman, now Yunchan Lim, all must be in the mix for what they now call GOAT status, but the power and finesse (and outright speed!) here is wonderful. True passion from conductor and wonderful orchestra Loved it!!

[@sevelatula]

Her technique is formidable. Love her interpretation.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hmm

[@UsSks2012]

Allegro ma non tanto: 0:00 Intermezzo:16:25 Finale: 27:30

[@jamesbetti]

27:07 *

[@ricardoperez-lh8xt]

UsSks2012 f

[@ilzedalina9545]

KZbin Rachmaninov symphony Y

[@MrTHEGUITARPROHELPER]

Totally amazing.....how is that even humanly possible!

[@Shadow98ification]

Wow. I first heard it in the movie "Shine" & fell in love with it. I understand that it has more notes per second than any other Concerto ever written. I can see why. Bravo, dear lady, BRAVO!!!

[@faustocouto1]

É a melhor interpretação de Rachmaninoff e a melhor pianista de sua época. É simplesmente magnífica.

[@eugeniodimilano]

Sono d'accordissimo con te

[@StrictlyClassicalMusic]

Extremely beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@bigy4360]

Argerich's composure and maturity is much appreciated. When conductors and musicians try to act like they're Maria Callas with dramatic expressions and dancing around, they tread over the piece, make it about them, and worst of all, they're displaying an attitude and emotion that the piece itself does not express. Agerich is a good steward.

[@voraciousreader3341]

Many pianists can play this piece extremely well, and many of them have absolutely mastered it. But, except for Ashkenazy, I’ve not seen anyone play it as though it’s a walk in the park....Argerich plays like a fury, but makes it look as easy as a nursery rhyme. After watching this, I think of Daniil Trifonov, for example, and I wonder what the drenching sweat is about! Argerich is a genius.

[@adrianvarela8890]

our national treasure!

[@ForeverFall]

some people just sweat more. Stronger metabolism.

[@eel9]

Trifonov's rendition of this piece is nothing short of amazing

[@Michachel]

@@eel9I saw him play it live as one of the first times I listened to it and I didn’t particularly enjoy it. After listening to it more times it’s probably one of if not my favorite piece and I still kick myself for not being able to appreciate the concert

[@eel9]

@@Michachel Oh no!! The first time I listened to it, I didn't enjoy it either! It took a few listeneings. When I saw Trifonov play it live it was the best experience of my life!

[@tbee9493]

From to 7:59 to 9:31 is like a musical representation of a certain experience of human ecstasy and subsequent bliss.

[@surielcastillo5718]

I don't get enough of the 2nd movement. The D flat theme is one of the most romantic I've ever heard.

[@zuzanaSimurdova]

Incredible collaboration...fully engaged... reading each other’s minds!

[@Motardmusicien89]

Quelle extraordinaire et magnifique Pianiste !!! Immense merci. Magnifique Chef .Magnifique Orchestre. Magnifique Rachmaninov. Immense Bonheur.

[@joseluissierravalencia8570]

I just can't get enough of this, grande MARTHA !

My favourite pianist by far who plays one of my favourite piano concerto ! Just awesome :)