Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Denis Matsuev (piano); State Symphony Orchestra of Russia; Conductor: Leonard Slatkin; Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, Moscow, April 2, 2013
0' 1. Sergei Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op.43
24' 2. Rachmaninoff Etude Tableau Op. 39 no 2

[@phyllispetras2181]

Today is my 82nd birthday. This pianist is my present!!!!! 1/21/23

[@katherineelgizoli2585]

Belated congratulations and all the best and good health to you 🙂💟

[@ktaichiissuperhypedrightnow]

(Belated) happy birthday 🎂 And you put this comment on 23th Jan 2023.....so you just had next birthday two days ago !! Happy birthday again ! Hope you get back to this beautiful rendition this year as well ❤️

[@leopianotuner]

This is probably the best rendition of Rach Theme of Paganini I've heard. The power he has under his fingers is so amazing..

[@vanjavanja3905]

speak speak and only words many words for what ? are you now bigger ?

[@larry.bailye5510]

@@vanjavanja3905 go eat

[@vanjavanja3905]

@@larry.bailye5510 yes I go eat because every person need that , but you dont need speak shit !!!

[@dzordzszs]

What are these replies 😭

[@rngesus8057]

​@@dzordzszs who knows. maybe too much beer?

[@nicolebolis5982]

Virtuose incomparable!

[@dianaliberty3099]

One of my favorite compositions of all time. Matsuev is unbelievable! Splendid, powerful and energetic and perfect to play Rachmaninoff. I have never before heard of Denis Matsuev. What a miraculous performer, interpreter! I am stunned beyond. Thank you for your commitment to accomplish this mastery.

[@Highinsight7]

YES!!! don't forget the conductor!

[@kakimath]

0:17 Introduction 0:25 Var.I 0:44 Thema 1:03 Var.II 1:22 Var.III 1:46 Var.IV 2:15 Var.V 2:45 Var.VI 3:46 Var.VII 4:50 Var.VIII 5:23 Var.IX 5:55 Var.X 6:47 Var.XI 8:17 Var.XII 9:40 Var.XIII 10:10 Var.XIV 10:53 Var.XV 11:56 Var.XVI 13:30 Var.XVII 14:59 Var.XVIII 17:48 Var.XIX 18:19 Var.XX 18:53 Var.XXI 19:17 Var.XXII 20:59 Var.XXIII 21:49 Var.XXIV

[@mandolinbrown4987]

thank you kind stranger for the time stamps

[@h22element97]

English pls

[@mandolinbrown4987]

Cormac Atherton thank you kind stranger for the comment

[@user-lu4yo5gu2c]

Тој, г

[@a.m9684]

Thank you!

[@jacksonelmore6227]

Rachmaninoff played his last performance in my hometown and we have a statue of him in Knoxville This piece has been like a sentimental blueprint for me as I’ve sketched my own 1000 measures of variations Rach shows you how you can go about variation and development and orchestration while still being faithful to the source material He seemingly used that playful challenge to create a great work of art that illuminates as much about him as it can about us You can render a single melody in countless ways, from endless perspectives

[@aidadakhnova2902]

Fantastico!!! Grazie mille a tutti! Bravissimi !!!!

[@tralala827727]

I can think of only a handful of KZbin videos I wish I could like more than once. This is one of them. By far the best interpretation of Rachmaninov´s Rhapsody.

[@user-ij3zr4mr8c]

Денис часто выбирает для исполнения произведения,созвучные его характеру-глубокие,динамичные,насыщенные эмоциями,стремительные и сильные.Интересное понимание и прочтение Рахманиновым Паганини-скорбное,глубокое,иногда безвыходное,драматичное-чисто русское!!!У Паганини все же легкость,воздушность ,надежда и прозрачность-все эмоции читаемы и снаружи;как у итальянцев почти всегда.Интересно все-таки,как местность,история и национальный характер влияет на написание и даже прочтение музыки.Здорово,что всеми своими способностями можешь прославлять нашего Создателя!!!

[@user-qc5pd2gz9z]

Многократное "БРАВО"!!! бЛАГОДАРЮ Вас, дорогой Денис! Лучшее исполнение Рапсодии Рахманинова! Я "играла" и переживала музыку с Вами в унисон!

[@Coolguy-ge3qx]

American conductor in Moscow, Russia. Beautiful combination, rare but peaceful movement.

[@bcing75]

The 18th variation is one of the finest, most beautiful melodies ever created.

[@janslager1]

Definetely. Could listen to this all day.

[@graham450100]

I remember that 18th variation from a film score. I cant remember the film. It was a long time ago.

[@Permaclok]

@@graham450100 Most likely Groundhog Day, where the main character tries to woo Andy McDowell by learning this when stuck in a time loop.

[@graham450100]

@@Permaclok ok i do remember that too. It wasnt the one i was thinking of though. It was in the early 60's i think.

[@tangledwires]

And it's actually an inversion of the Thema. Pure genius.

[@freecherry]

Волшебный, мистический союз Паганини - Рахманинов - Мацуев. Душа тревожится, плачет, взлетает, камнем падает и вновь расправляет крылья... Потрясающе!

[@user-be3qg7vy6d]

Музыканты- счастливый народ！Их кропотливый профессиональный труд - самый плодотворный для души человеческой. Маэстро и оркестр донесли до слушателей прекрасную музыку великого композитора！Всем БРАВО！

[@ktaichiissuperhypedrightnow]

The 18th variation played by this guy gives me different impression from what I felt from other renditions. Beautifully, brilliantly and exquisitely played. There's nothing to say about this performance except, of course, bravo 👏

[@krisfawcett6119]

As many times as I've heard the piece, this one still brings me to tears. Magnificent rendition!

[@joannerothschild5647]

Magnificent, every note, every instrument....I know this piece so well. This in fact may be the best recording yet.

[@williamnelson5804]

*WOW* ! Denis Matsuev can play both the POWER & GRACE of Rachmaninoff himself ! Very few people are truly capable of such a GIFT !😮🎉😂❤ !

[@subaruwrxsti300]

Hello M. Matsuev, I just wanted to tell you I've never heard someone play "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini" so well on the piano. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your talent with the world!

[@damianop100]

The Russian passion and precision here, Matsuev's sublime virtuosity.

[@phyllispetras2181]

I never heard this fantastic pianist until yesterday!!!!!Jesus Mary and Joseph!!!!!!!

[@user-sn2wo4es5o]

Стоит послушать произведение великого Сергея Рахманинова и начинаешь понимать глубину нашего падения. Вернуть бы духовные заботы! Нельзя жить без музыки ,без поэзии.Денис Леонидович, мы осознаем действительный масштаб вашей деятельности и восхищаемся вашим талантом. Вы дитя нашего времени и наша гордость.

[@user-bi1mg4cf9c]

С чего вы решили, что это падение и рассчитали глубину этого падения? Прекрасная музыка, прекрасный оркестр, великолепный дирижёр, потрясающий, как всегда, Денис и полный зал слушателей! Да и нас много, тех, кто любит музыку великого Рахманинова. Где вы увидели падение?

[@phyllispetras2181]

It is worth listening to the work of the great Sergei Rachmaninov and you begin to understand the depth of our fall. Bring back spiritual worries! It is impossible to live without music, without poetry. Denis Leonidovich, we are aware of the real scale of your activity and admire your talent. You are a child of our time and our pride.

[@phyllispetras2181]

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[@user-dv3oi4ck7r]

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[@user-zd5su3hl9o]

@@user-bi1mg4cf9c Видимо,сам споткнулся !

[@user-yu6zt2bh3y]

Какой же гений был Рахманинов... И разумеется паганини.... Это высший пилотаж моего сознания. А вот вам ту туточки очень кстати за роялем дано. Вытворять эти чудеса напомнить о том, что такое тлен и то есть вечность в мире людей..... Для этого нужно достучаться. До. Сердец только. Через чистый настоящий звук. Чистую. Душу. Отыскать. В каждом..... Наступает год быка нужно так набычт. . Иться..... И. Гнать всю нечисть. Для тех, кто ещё не совсем оглох. Вот. Слушайте учитесь одно от другого отличать с. Сравнивать..... Быки должны быть с юмором Супер такие мастера как. Этот замечательный концерт..... Всем спасибо и низкий поклон.... Отдельная только моя..... Вам.... Вы. Восторг радость многих. Здоровья силы духа. Музыкан там это есть главное в жизни..... Это музыка...... Душа моя душа и Рахманинова всех......... Это очень всё радует..... и

[@zcde345]

A very intense, dedicated performance of this wonderful piece by Denis Matsuev. Much darker in tone than Stephen Hough’s version with the BBC Proms, he really gets into the depths of the piece and explores the various colors of the variations without hesitation. A fascinating and compelling performance, ably and very skillfully accompanied by Leonard Slatkin, who is a marvelous collaborator.

[@graham450100]

Yes, i have heard Stephen Hough's version live in Adelaide last year. Quite good, but this version by Denis Matsuev is awesome. A delight to listen to.

[@christophmessner6450]

An absolute highlight of humankind! It gives me new hope and trust in our species! Thank you for putting so much feeling into the notes!

[@geraldsobel3470]

Yes, our species reaches the heights of interstellar space but also plumbs the depths of depravity. It's early Fall 2020. Yesterday I watched the debate of the Great Nacissist Imposter vs. the Democrat's third string candidate who was acceptable to the people who are supporters of the former. I'm happy you have hope, I'm in California breathing in and seeing the smoke from conflagrations hundreds of miles away. I'd grad the human species D-, needs serious improvement, but this piano player, HA! none! Such a delight.

[@miltonmoore2527]

Humans are not a species, a term that is used only in reference to animals.

[@tiniesttown]

despite audio-visual synching errors, this is a magnificent performance and I'm grateful to the producers but especially performers for having this online and accessible. Fantastic interpretation! Great ovation choice

[@user-tt7zs5kj2n]

Браво!👏👏👏💐💐💐

[@CarolSalsa-og8kj]

Matsuev plays many of these variations more percussively and forte than most and I find it really works well on this Rachmaninoff! Helps the piano part stand out amidst the many orchestra parts. Wonderful interpretation!

[@deeschwartz2989]

Rachmaninoff--my pointe shoes, flowing pale pink chiffon and Gene in our younger years. Thank you for sharing your beautiful artistry and allowing me to choreograph again even though in my wishful thinking.

[@choimina8003]

This just can't be played better. No way, no how! So grateful for this great music and brilliant performance. Thank you, Mr. Matsuev!

[@Highinsight7]

gezzz... two of MY THEE favorites... Leonard Slatkin and Denis Matsuev... this was an EXTREMELY powerful reading!

[@Highinsight7]

DRAMA EVERYWHERE!

[@niknikolaev7795]

Это, конечно же, шедевр фортепманного искусства, полученный от слияния гения Рахманинова с гениальным исполнением оркестра, дирижёра и Мацуева. Тут сколько не кричи браво, а всё будет мало!

[@dasharatushnaya1615]

Спасибо богу, что через таких музыкантов и композиторов , мы слышим это вечное и красивое.

[@user-hz3yd7xc8c]

Рахманинов-это проникновение под кожу,во внутренности,это ,когда душа,высвобождаясь из греховной грязи,пытается взлететь,взгляд в небо,взор на то,что Небо дает тебе

[@donaldheacock4162]

Rhapsody is my favorite piano piece of all time. Every time I listen to it with my eyes closed I am amazed of the images that flow through my mind with the music (I advise doing that, by the way). He may have lived and composed a good deal of his life in America, but his soul is pure Russian. Bravo, Denis Matsuev on a brilliant performance. Bravo.

[@lawrenceofarabia8456]

I would have to consent with that rhapsody is brilliant piece. The russian Matsuev achieves high regards having his hands tied in the moscow music conservatory.

[@ginnyvthornhill]

Magnificent

[@Algorox]

This is impeccable. The best interpretation.

[@christopherbird1481]

Brilliance, reminds us of how humble we should be.

[@dasi4733]

Это надо так играть, лучшего я ничего не слышала. Высший пилотаж.

[@diosdadocasurao1886]

Oh, what a delight to see him play the piano!

[@user-tt1nm2oj7l]

Благодарю за наслаждение!!!!! 🙏

[@walerymaykova8717]

Мурашки чуть не затоптали - это наслаждение?

[@markir1947]

It doesn't get any better than this. Bravo.

[@Martin-hs2eb]

It does. Listen to Daniil Trifonov

[@Algorox]

@@Martin-hs2eb No. Matsuev is better.

[@galichinigor]

Великллепное исполнение гениального произведения! Огромное удовольствие и большое наслаждение слушать! Даже не верится, что одновременно может твориться столько гадости, сколько мы можем увидеть сейчас. Спасибо моему земляку! Я тоже родом из Иркутска.

[@larry.bailye5510]

Brilliant performance of a brilliant work! Great pleasure and great pleasure to listen to! I can’t even believe that so much nasty things can happen at the same time, as we can see now. Thanks to my countryman! I am also from Irkutsk. GOOGLE TRANSLATE Cheers dear friend

[@InnaShulzhenko]

В звуках музыки органично слились талант композитора и музыканта. Так рождается настоящее искусство. Вечное. Благодарю!

[@user-yu6zt2bh3y]

Однозначно.... Немного мешает то, что отвлекаюсь.....

[@erickfreitas6577]

THE RUSSIAN BEAR!!! bringing rach 2 and 3 in the SAME day, and then this masterfully played rhapsody! ❤️

[@graham450100]

Yes, i agree , my favorite piece of music. I love it.

[@kenbarton2599]

Incredible piece of music. Makes my spine tingle and gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. It never ceases to amaze me at the beauty and horror that we are capable of

[@irina4853]

Спасибо за Ваше замечательное исполнение. Счастье слушать и видеть это

[@daviddedick14]

Bravo! Incredible performance! Denis Matsuev is a Lockheed Starfighter on full afterburner!

[@PetruDumitru]

Outstanding performance! Thank you very much!

[@raymatthews1239]

I am sure their must be. Where to find it, I don't know. This is the best so far, I have ever heard.

[@aussiejohn5835]

Mr Matsuev. Your passion for your art is mind blowing. Mostly I must thank you for passing this on to your young students and for recognizing their abilities and allowing them to maybe even surpass your own.

[@user-le4eo2og7p]

Задыхаюсь от восторга! Мацуев гениален!

[@user-qi6so9ch4n]

Боже!!Какое произведение, неземной красоты!!Какое исполение!!Моя любимая серединка- паришь над выокими горами!!💥💥💥💥

[@ninamarko]

Кроме того,что было сказано выше.,и не добавишь.изумительныйРахманинов и Мацуев.Здоровья и сил ему на многие лета.

[@nadaaire3422]

Me llega al corazón

[@IMAWriterRobJ]

Always a pleasure and honor to watch Mr Matsuev perform. Nothing else to say that I I and countless others haven't already said.

[@lawrenceofarabia8456]

I imagine that you Mr. Jason must've had diaphanous merriment observing Denis Matsuev's unfanciful work. This debonaring maestro in my own view stands in a class by himself. To exercise something as seigniorial as rachminoff is purely an understatement. Suppose the legs supporting that steinway would've broken down once he commenced playing had busrt into flames !!!

[@MusicTheGreat]

Brilliant interpretation!!! Just love it... Thank you for the video!!!

[@francesvansiclen3245]

15:07 onward makes me weep for the beauty; Denis Matsuev reminds me so much of Frodo (Sean Astin) from Hobbit fame; adorable ! Glorious !

[@esdjesd8589]

That’s it!!! You just made my day!!! For years I’ve been trying to recollect who Matsuev reminds me so much of! Also, as an aside, I think it was Sam (Samwise Gamgee). Frodo was played by Elijah Wood.

[@galinashapowalenko7282]

Замечательный музыкант пианист Денис Мацоев, какое тушше, прекрасный звук, великолепное исполнение Концерта N 4 " На тему Паганини "! 💐 Евгений Светлана замечательный дирижер, оркестр звучит изумительно! 💐 Гениальное исполнение Концерта, такое детство звучания пианиста и оркестра - это чудо!!! 💐

[@LudmilaSyabrenko]

Восторг и слёзы от Des-Dur'ного эпизода, и вообще Рахманинова в исполнении МАСТЕРА!

[@tomasaguilo3099]

Best performer of variation 18 I´ve ever listen.

[@yakitorisamurai3583]

I've listened to a LOT of Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini performances, and none of the were played with the same power that Denis played it with.

[@victoriavictoria8164]

Денис Мацуев ГЕНИЙ!!!!!!

[@jwd0808]

A Truly Brilliant composition - and Masterfully played.

[@garyphillips2315]

He is the greatest of all times. I am reduced to tears at the end of this piece every time I hear it

[@leonelbat]

Long live mother Russia

[@graham450100]

Gary, it does the same to me. Like no other music, its a beautiful piece of work.

[@dorothyaddington1983]

I add my agreement with the other replies - I can't seem to get enough of this piece or of the pianist, Matsuev!!!! It amazes me every time I see it and watch him play it, along with the marvelous orchestra as well!!!! One of the all-time performances - I wish that Rachmaninoff could see him play it!!!! I think he would stand and applaud it as well.

[@jeffreycarroll1632]

Absolutely some of the best music I have ever heard! Nothing else needs said.

[@pieraprister3156]

Grandi Rachmaninoff e Paganini! Un gran piacere ascoltare e riascoltare questa Rapsodia.

[@jerrera45]

What a great performance! Whenever I hear the var.18 I get goose bumps and tears in my eyes.

[@user-wz3wp8sh6r]

Подписалась на канал Дениса и так радуюсь!!!Денис,ты уникальный,потрясающий!!!💐🌸🌺🥀🌹

[@SamsungJ-in6gq]

Гениальное произведение и прекрасное исполнение!!!

[@lilianagorini7356]

I am so angry at the Piano Festival in Brescia which excluded Matsuev on orders from Kiev. And I published this great rendition as a protest. Music should unite people from all over the world, not divide them!

[@user-vf8vr4mb3g]

В музыке как нигде виден гений человеческой способности думать....и творить .

[@larry.bailye5510]

This is fantastic!!!!!!

[@larry.bailye5510]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@larry.bailye5510]

In a film Story of Three Loves, Variation 18

[@SamuraiKidMusic]

Great balance with the piano...

[@marielatarnowska4238]

I can never get enough of your music, you are just so very special !

[@ruthblackburn6915]

Perfect encore. A soothing "calm down" after an electrifying performance.

[@fargosoccer]

What is that piece?

[@ruthblackburn6915]

Rachmaninoff Etudes Tableaux Op. 39 no.2

[@anemarighetu816]

Beautiful!! Congratulations, Maestro!

[@user-ms2kt8sy8w]

Haunting, gorgeous, Feel blessed.

[@MScJorgePoveda]

Una ejecucion justo a la altura que uno espera de Denis Matsuev,ni mas ni menos: ! de primera !.

[@edsonantunes50]

Maravilhoso o suspense na interpretação, magnífico!!! Bravíssimo!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌👏🙌👏

[@user-vy1gl6bh8i]

Ох, речь музыки, она особенная. Как картина.., играйте!

[@user-fe6jv5ju6g]

Спасибо!!! Гениальная Музыка Рахманинова Прекрасный Оркестр иМаэстро Денис Мацуев за приобщение Онлайн к Высокой Музыке!!! Браво!!!

[@belialah]

Absolutely amazing.

[@user-vh4ek5ue9t]

Это была МАГИЯ❗️Выражаю огромное уважение вашим родителям Денис Леонидович,что слепили такого великого пианиста-виртуоза❗️Слушал и вспомнил пожалуй единственную встречу,в каком году уж не помню,но Вы сидели передо мной в зале ресторана-казино,где-то на Арбате,в компании длинноволосой шатенки и друга-бородача-контрабасиста кажется-смотрели третий квалификационный раунд лиги чемпионов где Спартак играл с Селтиком и проиграл по пенальти.Хотел взять автограф,но так и не осмелился потревожить Вас..

[@marcdekeyser1021]

Matsuev is a fine allrounder! I want to see him play one day concerto's of Anton Rubinstein, most of all his fifth pianoconcerto, a technical beauty!

[@buticomillas]

Paganini y Rachmaninoff, increible y tremenda combinacion y nada mejor que interpretados por genios musicales Rusos como son Matsenev y la simphonica estatal de Rusia, que placer tan inmenso da escucharlos.

[@marilynsmith5465]

Bravo!!!

[@NatashaUSAable]

Love it! Amazing! Denis Matsuev is the best!!!

[@maxzevs7681]

Just perfect!

[@danielalaura7304]

Bezbroj puta sam cula ovo fantasticno izvodjenje...ali Denisov osmijeh na kraju Rapsodije je nesto posebno...volim ovog pijanistu! Orkestar sjajan! Bravo!

[@topecinternet]

Maravilhosos: A orquestra e o solista.

[@yoibelmontesdeoca9933]

Brilliant!!

[@lucascarvalho3767]

Denis Matsuev & Anna Fedorova, melhores pianistas em atividade !

[@Eugen_969b]

Великолепно! Вдохновенно! Мастер!

[@angelamason9639]

AMAZING!

[@user-ef5oc2hx1w]

Какое счастье слышать Ваше гениальное исполнение!Браво !

[@walerymaykova8717]

Это произведение Рахманинова

[@musicmansell]

You are very talented. This is my favorite performance of this piece, by far. Exceptional!

[@adfhhdfghn2254]

Дай.бог Вам здоровья! Музыка это бессмертие вселенной! Храни Вас бог!

[@77AlsoButNotOnly77]

Thank you very very much Denis. Beautiful!!!!!

[@user-pv1im4gz8x]

Денис Мацуев это гордость и слава России . Бесценный бриллиант .

[@viggos.n.5864]

Thank you MrMatsuev

[@vitalyrubinshtein2767]

Гениальный пианист Денис Мацуев. Я увидела, как инструмент, Музыка, автор и пианист , все одно целое и восполняют друг друга!