Rachmaninov Piano Concerto nr.2 - Mechetina / Van Alphen

[@mariorocci9624]

Questa Signora è semplicemente brava. Come musicista è semplicemente eccezionale. Grazie Ekaterina

[@Оксана-б7ф5т]

Рахманинов - непревзойдённый мелодист. Получила истинное удовольствие. Спасибо за прекрасное исполнение.

[@jean-pierrevenembre8458]

Quel sublime concerto ! Quelle sensuelle interprétation pianistique et orchestrale ! Quel chef-d'œuvre éternel ! MERCI !

[@AndrewSmith-hi1fe]

In 50 years of loving this piece,that is as good as I have heard!

[@Scap58]

The best performance !

[@Gurci28]

Wonderful to the extreme. Magnificent! 0:33

[@Gurci28]

She is attractive and interesting, as well as very efficient. 18:00

[@Gurci28]

Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff was a Russian composer, virtuoso pianist, and conductor.

[@Gurci28]

He was born on a large estate near Novgorod.

[@ЮрийАсташкин-я5ц]

Браво оркестру, но, в первую очередь, - милой и славной, необычайно талантливой ЕКАТЕРИНЕ МЕЧЕТИНОЙ!!!! Она ВЕЛИКАЯ ПИАНИСТКА!!!

[@robertjason6885]

Final thing… she was exceedingly gracious during her bows, often deferring to and including her conductor and orchestra. Most gratifying. The orchestra the same appreciation. Much love on that stage.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Class ✨️👌

[@g4kfjve7kfj34]

much good pay cheque

[@lirio071811]

I believe some of the extraordinary strength and stamina of Rachmaninoff’s hands may have come back to life in Mechetina, and a great deal of his head and heart also. To hear and see her play through this concerto is like watching a great Olympic athlete: she plays with her whole body, head to toe, so that she has to adjust her bench from time to time. Her strength and precision give her Rachmaninoff’s staccatos and emphases, that bring the piano statements out from among the orchestra in the ensemble parts, so that the piano holds its own amid the whole. In her performing, every note is crisp, and never muddled by the pedals, so often a crutch for lesser pianists. She has Rachmaninoff’s sense of rubato too, and, to the extent an orchestra can follow it, this enlivens their expression of the composer as well. She seems tireless, bringing the same energy to the final cadenza as to the opening “bell” chords. Not being Russian nor even much of a student, I know I am not qualified to properly judge such distinctions - these are merely my impressions, as an appreciative listener, and as the son and brother of local ballet and musical theater pianists, one of whom (my mother) was privileged to hear Rachmaninoff perform in person, so that through her I have grown to love his music since my childhood. Thanks also to the magnificent orchestra and Maestro Van Alphen, who fully match Mechetina’s extraordinary talent and rendition here. And to the unseen and too-often unsung technical crew. I wish the violas’ first statement were more clearly audible; but this is a minor point, and more than made up for by the triumphant closing theme statement with the camera wheeling high above the stage - a truly cosmic moment, as though Rachmaninoff himself were gazing down approvingly on the entire ensemble. Thank God for KZbin and recording media. I would gladly pay much more than I can afford for one chance in this life to hear Mechetina play this concerto in live performance somewhere in the West. But based on what I see on the internet, I would probably have to learn Russian and come to Moscow to find such a performance. And I would have to be a tiny invisible will-o-the-wisp to see all that the cameras show us of the instruments and the faces of the musicians. Thank you, all of you, and once again and forever to Rachmaninoff, a composer for the ages and for infinity. You have done what all great artists do - show us and help us feel how wonderful being human can be, at its best, and thus enlarge life for all of us.

[@favoritforever]

Сколько хороших слов! Спасибо! ❤

[@АлександрЗаваров-е1ы]

Очень хорошо!!!

[@msb-pravo]

Огромное спасибо за такие тёплые слова о нашем культурном достоянии!

[@jerrera45]

Truly the heart of Rachmaninoff come to life.

[@ДаринаБеликова-в3в]

Прекрасная пианистка! Огромная выдержка, сила воли! Блестящая техника! Контролирует эмоции, выражая свою любовь к исполняемой Музыке в осмясленности и эмоционально наполненной динамике ! Респект, уважение и благодарность за преданное Служение Музыке!! К тому же , Е. Мечетина прекрасный педагог!

[@johnmedlock1328]

The only time I feel 💯 unconditional love for a group of people is when I'm watching an orchestra.

[@Scathingly]

Thank you, Maestro, for arranging this absolute gem to be posted. I'm enthralled by this rendition--the great composer, Rachmaninov, the inestimable talent Of Ms, Mechetina, the masterful conductor and members of the legendary Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra provided the listener with a synergistic and enthralling performance. Heavenly to be sure.

[@exs1803]

This is one of the, if not the most beautiful performance of this Rachmaninov concerto I have ever heard. Love it so much. There is something about the Russians and their music that is so unique, special and awesome.........

[@BoomffRecords]

Yes! And this lady deserves a much bigger audience because she knows and feels how to phrase.

[@berthill2305]

And beautifully recorded souind - almost like being there in the best seats.

[@PinacoladaMatthew]

it sure is awesome....even though there's some tiny tiny mistakes...or should I say idiosyncrasy 😊

[@ЮрийЖелезнов-н5л]

​@@berthill2305Прекрасное звучание и видеосъёмка на высоком уровне!

[@nikjames2965]

Unfortunately the Russians are not so good at choosing their political leaders. How can they go out and bomb people after hearing this music?

[@opsalazar65]

Remarkable performance!!! Bravo!!! Beautiful pianist!!! Fantastic conductor and orchestra. Regards from Venezuela.

[@JBorda]

I just learned about this pianist. my ignorance is inexcusable . She’s mesmerizing. Best you can hear

[@Vivianissime]

C'est l''oeuvre la plus aboutie de Rachmaninov et je la connais par coeur depuis que je l'ai découverte à 15ans, dans l'interprétation de Samson François. Depuis plus de 60ans, je l'écoute toujours avec autant de plaisir et si cette interprétation n'est pas la meilleure que je connaisse elle est quand même excellente. Salut et fraternité*

[@jamsheddelvadavala1972]

Marvellous performance of a wonderful concerto! Such mastery over line & style! Kudos to the brilliant soloist, the conductor & orchestra! Thanks for the post! Jamshed K Delvadavala Mumbai.

[@TonyYouTubeChannel]

This is a wonderful performance and the camera angle makes it even more special. Excellent !

[@domenicoantonioborsella]

Straordinaria! Grandiosa questa stupenda pianista che ha suonato con l'anima più che con le mani... Ekaterina Mechtina è tra le più virtuose pianiste del mondo e qui è stata sostenuta da un'orchestra eccellente, con il grande maestro Conrad van Alphen che ha trasformato questo concerto in un incanto celestiale... Che gioia nel cuore!

[@danielecosta958]

Concordo in pieno con il suo commento.

[@elenapetersmiranda236]

Grandioso concierto. Es katari a fantástica interpretación. Grandioso Rachmaninof.

[@franciscosciarpa9729]

Woooooooow.... WHAT A GRATEFULL PERFORMANCE!!! ❤❤❤🎶🎹👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@celsocostaful]

Concordo inteiramente!

[@ross2burr]

Detto in modo perfetto. Aggiungo modestamente «Da togliere il fiato» !

[@danielecosta958]

Splendida esecuzione, degna dei grandi maestri. Grazie.

[@roberthuber5589]

Bravissimo !

[@ВасилийЧапаев-е6ф]

Браво оркестру, дирижёру и исполнителю. Прекрасное исполнение творческого опуса Сергея Рахманинова.Спасибо Егоровой Родине. Пенсионер из Забайкалья.

[@e-motions100timents8]

Ce concerto est d'une richesse infinie....Une succession de phrases mélodiques toutes en passion ou délicatesse.,.. L'interprète témoigne d'un énorme travail technique, mais sa propre évolution sentimentale n'est pas dncore à son apogée,... Elle doit encore mûrir en sentiments.,..

[@svetlanakarpunkina3267]

Браво ,Катя!!!!Отличный баланс с оркестром-поклон дирижеру!!!

[@AdolfoRufatt]

Ekaterina Mechetina was born in a family of musicians. From the age of four she studied music. Graduated from the Central School of Music of the Moscow … (Larus Musica)

[@plusultra1485]

Браво, Екатерина! Вы с таким творческим подъёмом и мастерством играете одну из самых русских вещей в нашей музыкальной классике! Так и видишь те могучие весенние потоки, которыми полна эта музыка Рахманинова!

[@geoffunwin196]

Wonderful and open hearted interpretation of the international language of music at its finest..

[@LuizGaraldi]

Rachmaninov. Gave his first performance of his piano concerto on 9th of novembro até Mosow.Since then it Was performand by outstanding interpreters as Lady Mechetina.Congratulations.She's amazing.

[@annabruzzolo7570]

Il est temps de rappeler la grandeur et la puissance de la culture russe à travers ses grands artistes comme Rachmaninov. Merci pour cette belle interprétation !

[@g.l.7151]

Et ses poetes. Et mathematiciens. Et ecrivains...

[@ibkconsult1795]

@@josel.guisado1958 ...... if that would be that easy!

[@АндрейЗорин-е7г]

@@josel.guisado1958 дубина, именно " диктатор" поднимает русскую культуру и всю страну в целом. Граждане многих стран мечтают и пишут о том, что хотели бы в президентах иметь такого "диктатора" Выгоняй своего наркошу зелю.

[@ЛюдмилаУшакова-я1п]

Изумительная музыка С.В.Рахманинова! Сложное для пианиста женщины произведение, какая талантливая Екатерина! Так хороша собой и внешне и внутренне! Радует, что С.В.Рахманинов - стоит первым в списке её любимых композиторов.

[@НиколайСарайкин-в1р]

Катюшенька ты умничка. Твоё исполнение ворожит мной. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹👍🇷🇺😎Х

[@swarnabumi116]

Best Interpretation Ever & Best video Production. We can capture all important piano parts

[@oshaire5465]

Impresionante , la mejor versión de este concierto de Rafmaninov , la mejor que he escuchado este concierto y Vocalise son mis preferidos de Rafmaninov. Excelente creo que Rafmaninov quedaría impresionado y alabado con esta ejecución.

[@gueorguitchernakov1730]

Rahmaninov😂

[@Юрийходов-г8т]

Прослушал ещё раз концерт. Восторг! Высочайшее мастерство! Немного остыв от впечатлений я подумал - а в эти минуты люди убивают друг друга... И в душе у них боль и ненависть, вместо блаженства от МУЗЫКИ! Дикость.

[@ОльгаХромова-ы6д]

Проникновенно, восхитительно! Как органично играет оркестр и прекрасная солистка Е. Мечетина. У меня нет слов выразить свои чувства!

[@thepianocornertpc]

Then be quiet.

[@maxlever9196]

The Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra performance of this concerto is probably the best I have ever experienced. Lush and large, room filling, artistic but hearty in harmony and presentation. Can you tell I struggle for words here? Congratulations Mr. van Alphen on this achievement. Miss. Mechetina, this is my first experience with you music. A very emotional performance. So well played, beautiful in all aspects. Thank you. You, and Anna, are why Sergei wrote piano compositions.

[@bosiljkavujovic9376]

And Alexei Sultanov🤷‍♀️

[@edwarddejong8025]

A very beautifully played version of one of the greatest piano concertos ever written. Hard to believe that critics/audiences gave #1 a hard time, because it is also spectacular.

[@Mexnexus]

So nice to see, someone that plays the low notes perfectly, not to drown the right hand nor to be lost. Gerogy Sandor used to play the lower register like this in this concert. Great Performance!

[@anamariaherreraarredondo9927]

Una pianista que tiene todo, armonía, sensibilidad , talentosa ,excelente transmisora del sentimiento y el mensaje de la partitura, escucha a los demás instrumentos que la acompañan, el oboe, el corno, los violines, el schello, sigue las instrucciones del Conductor, maravillosa actuación de ella y muy hermosa física y espiritualmente. 👏 Felicidades.

[@amedeofilippi6336]

Esecuzione magistrale di un capolavoro musicale.

[@ОльгаХромова-ы6д]

Досмотрела с восторгом до конца весь концерт как на одном дыхании! Какая тёплая публика! А глаза людей наполнены радостью и любовью к артистам и к музыке!

[@blessed1352]

Катюш, вы молодцы! Да и правильную интерпретацию взяла, как и у твоего коллеги-друга! Эта версия более всех ложиться в разум и на сердце!!!

[@paulgreen6921]

This lady has(it seems to me) a mysterious seamless insight into the organic beauty of Rachmaninov’s musical genius. Her interpretation breathes a unique understanding of the heart of his inspiration. She wields her mastery of the piano into a special sonic atmosphere that sweeps the listener along on a unique journey of a well beloved masterpiece. “ music expresses wordless odysseys.” PWG

[@paulgreen6921]

Have awesome love for this great masterpiece since the mid-seventies. The opening theme was a revelation, as I had never before heard such a rapturous and protracted melody. “Music expresses wordless odysseys.” “………such a man would, as far as virtue is concerned, be here also the only true reality, compared, as it were, with shadows.” -Plato. PWG

[@violaviolante6836]

Bello prendere il caffè ascoltando il mio amato RACHMANINOFF. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Людмила-х8к6н]

А русский человек не сможет пить кофе под музыку Рахманинова, когда душа как в храме очищается от слез

[@xavierglansbeek2876]

Thrilling. Bravi !

[@roberthuber5589]

a class of its own piano lady !

[@robertjason6885]

Wonderful performance, capped by the slight rubato on the composer’s name..at the end. This a first class orchestra, conductor, and marvelous pianist. Kudos as well for the superb audio and video. Congrats, Maestro on your channel.. and may it grow !

[@Esperluet]

Where's the rubato in the end please?

[@robertjason6885]

@@Esperluet The last 4 chords, which, for me are the "Rach-ma-nya-off!"

[@stuartdryer1352]

I've heard so many versions of this by many great orchestras and pianists. They are all different in various ways. And somehow I like nearly all of them. This one too. What am amazing pianist!

[@jmarshall189]

Yes. . . Superb! So many performances of Rach2. Personal fave Leonard Bernstein w/ Phillipe Entremont.

[@patrickteesdale4677]

Superb, lovely, the result of lots of hard work and countless hours of practice, practice. Thanks Ekaterina.

[@DavidGreen-n6f]

Perhaps...just perhaps...humanity is still worth saving for this alone!

[@Magneticvortex-kk4gb]

meh

[@robertjason6885]

The “Fugue” section mid 3rd movement was so expressive.. and musically tight. The tutti directly after was powerful.

[@lucianoiovino304]

WONDERFUL!!!! Thank You!

[@ericrose3877]

Everyone here, the Orchestra, Conductor, and Ekaterina create a beautiful, Romantic World.

[@ross2burr]

Breathtaking indeed !

[@gerardocoluccini1751]

You forgot the main character, Sergei Vasilievic Rachmaninov, "the last romantic".

[@JohnBond-m4t]

Uh, it's actually the emotionalistic period, but I digress.

[@alessandrococuzza9686]

Bellissima esecuzione di questo concerto, sia per quanto riguarda l'orchestra, la direzione che per l'ottima, raffinata, sensibilissima pianista! Complimenti!

[@charlesgautier5288]

Splendide etm

[@michelealba744]

Un immense bravo à cette jeune pianiste très talentueuse ! On se demande comment une telle prestation est possible ...Il y a bien sûr un indéniable don à la base, MAIS aussi un immense TRAVAIL, inlassablement répété ! Félicitations ! Vous êtes une très grande artiste ! Longue vie à vous , Ekaterina, avec beaucoup de satisfactions ; vous le méritez amplement ! Votre grand art ravit tous ceux qui aiment la merveilleuse musique classique .

[@josimarneto1031]

I have heard hundreds of interpretations of this great work. Mechetina is second to no one. I bet Rachmaninov himself would love this, even though his own interpretation was very different and also amazing. Regarding the conductor, what a fantastic job! I hadn't checked his work before, but will look for everything by him.

[@heloisanovaes5702]

Mechetina playing Rachmanninof is something stunning. I close my eyes to feel the melody entering my soul. Devine.😌

[@copleysq]

Mechetina is all-time best Rachmaninoff pianist. Wonderful camera-work!

[@DariusSarrafi]

Have you heard Anna Fedorova play this?

[@ediccartman7252]

Have you ever heard Pletnev , Horowitz or Sokolov ?

[@domenicoardizzone8808]

concordo assolutamente ,interpretazione leggendaria,definitiva!

[@user-fotinifr4200loveslife]

@@DariusSarrafi Alex Sultanov ! ))

[@conradbulos6164]

You say that because she is pretty besides being talented. All pianists who played this piece are to me are all good and talented. Is it because I' m a hopeless d

[@chaimfreiberg1092]

The most wonderful performance of this concerto I ever heard. What an amazing artist! Thank you !

[@SeaDrive300]

Magnificent performance by Ekaterina and the orchestra; what more is there to say! :-)

[@tommeggle9966]

What an exceptional performance ... love it ... Rachmaninov sounds so authentic

[@ross2burr]

Truly exceptional !

[@federicooliveri8879]

One of the best rendition ever of this masterpiece! Thanks!

[@ronl7131]

Great Rachmaninov touch. View from above really shows the stretches at the beginning. And the physicality throughout. Decent collaboration. Whatta’ Masterpiece!

[@Agaveo_Productions]

Splendida musica. Grande pianista. Ottima Conduzione ed eccellente Orchestra. Bellissime le riprese del video. 👏👏👏

[@stevenmccarthy7039]

This is one of the first, maybe the first, classical music pieces I ever deliberately had played to me when 14 by a friend at school. I was hooked, of course, and have been listening to music, especially piano concertos ever since (50 years). Can one very grow tired of this utterly beautiful piece of music? Well I haven't yet and like other comments below, I have heard it many many times and crashed my way through the score at a piano many times too. From the first couple of pages this was clearly a special performance, so thank you from me too in England, Maestro, for making it available and thank you to Ms Mechetina and Orchestra for playing so ravishingly beautifully.

[@zeronetster]

And the cameras were very well distributed

[@BarryWahLee]

I love how the piano melodies get merged with the orchestra, more than usual, saving that melody from becoming sometimes overdone. The violins are great by sounding different and more appropriately sounding for this piece than with some other orchestras. I hope i am respectful and make sense? I enjoyed this more than expected.

[@noemiteresadegennaro7728]

Plenamente y"virilmente" interpretado en el piano y sonoramente impecable. Y a la vez...dulcemente musical!

[@davidmartinezpadilla55]

Increíble, Fabulosa, Grande Interpretación de la E. Mechetina.....Genial S. V. Rachmaninoff 🎉🎉🎉

[@Gafarot]

Merveilleuse ! ! !

[@AndrewFlorkowski-hu3vp]

Wowowow ! What a Godsend. Brilliant amazing genius Thank you so much Sending you love blessings and respect ♥️🙏☀️xxx

[@terzicmilko5988]

Une belle interprétation très habitée

[@marianoangelocorda8436]

il toccò formidabile di Mechetina e la conduzione del suo direttore d’orchestra rendono gradevolissimo l’ascolto del concerto n 2 Bravissima anche in altre sue performances

[@ВладимирГорелик-п3е]

Спасибо за великолепное исполнение!

[@mauriziovalentini2254]

Grande inteterpretazione dove si sente tutta la forza romantica del ❤ Russo! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@graduated_from_WASEDA_univ]

過去に日本のサントリーホールにて ワレリー・ゲルギエフ指揮 マリインスキー国立歌劇場管弦楽団での Rachmaninovピアノ協奏曲第２番 鑑賞した事があります その時のソリストはデニス・マツーエフさんでした 実はその時は ラフマニノフピアノ協奏曲第一番、第2番、第3番、第４番まで全て ワレリー・ゲルギエフ指揮 マリインスキー国立歌劇場管弦楽団 デニス・マツーエフさんのピアノ でした

[@michelcadieux5859]

... Tant de virtuosité mais sans précipitation, ... chaque note était portée en mélodie, ... quelle pianiste douée pour élever son exécution à un niveau de création... L'orchestre est aussi incroyable dans la beauté et l'équilibre de sa performance. Merci, j'ai profité d'un moment sublime.🌿💐

[@ВладимирЧерствый]

Гениально, потрясающее исполнение!!

[@alexskur3459]

Какие красивые женщины сидят за роялем.Разбегаются глаза и уши!Приходиться переслушивать номера по несколько раз!(шутка) Здорово одним словом!

[@MarvinBartlett-lj5sh]

Great performances come from the soul. Technical perfection without it leaves me empty. These musicians were in sync. Beautiful rendition.

[@josefschiltz2192]

I have always loved this concerto. A beautifully played rendition. I hadn't heard of Ekaterina Mechetina before now. I will now look for further of her talent. Brilliant.

[@wwyiyi]

Excellent !🌹🌹👍👍

[@Mr08moskito]

I like a lot this atmosphere with this harmony in this video. 😃 I think it is ideal for building nice ideals in all people, in theirs sad life. I think, Tv, Internet, all of them had to bring this video for all nice in soul people. 🥰

[@victortavora8932]

Fantastic performance, beautifull lady !

[@tanjanovicic2926]

Very deep emotions and beautiful crystal sounds. 🕊🌹🌹🌹❤🕊

[@tanjanovicic2926]

🙏❤🕊🌸🌸🌸💞🕊

[@carlzend8091]

Rach 2 … one of the most beautiful pieces of all time.

[@williammok3671]

Fantastic performance! This worths millions of views!❤

[@risktakerdaito]

メチェーチナ女史のライブが最高のクォリティの映像で見られて有難いことです。

[@gercav]

A passion unleashed by the arts and infinity....

[@john.7256]

Thanks for completely stunning final part. It's actually a miracle! Wow!

[@tuxietuxietuxie]

Very nice performance! Thank you for uploading!

[@riccardodelmastro1946]

Beatifull. God bless you all. Alleluia. Just fantastic.

[@pascaljeanne8002]

rachmaninov avait cette maladie de ....marfan je crois , ce qui le rendait injouable pour plein de pianistes , des mains immenses et des intervalles enormes ! il etait une sorte de geant genre de gaulle qui avait aussi ce syndrome ! mais c'est sublime le 2 et le 3 pour piano sont sublimes !

[@enjoyingbeauty]

впервые услышал исполнение этого концерта, которое не вызвало неприятия на фоне авторского. одинаковое по силе изумление вызвала и красота этой женщины...

[@ВасилийЧапаев-е6ф]

Браво оркестру, дирижёру и исполнителю. Прекрасное исполнение творческого опуса Сергея Рахманинова.Спасибо Его новой Родине. Пенсионер из Забайкалья.

[@vincenzodilario2343]

eccelsa e stupenda interpretazione, ammirevole la pianista le cui mani sono guidate dal suo cuore.❤❤🌹🌷🌷🌹

[@Yuval_L1974]

This is Superb; so sensitively performed by all, especially Ekaterina, and expertly conducted Maestro!

[@ИринаСкосорева]

Супер, музыка вечна!

[@konstantinSE]

Прекрасное исполнение, очень талантливая пианистка, очень хороший оркестр, замечательное сочетание. Браво!!!

[@ЛюдмилаЕлисеева-ь2б]

👍👑🤴🎼🎵 ИЗУМИТЕЛЬНЫЙ ДИРИЖЁР👍♥️💯👏👏👏👏👏: одно ДЫХАНИЕ ОРКЕСТРА С РОЯЛЕМ❤❤❤ БРАВО !!!!!!!!!

[@richardbreitling6537]

Wow! First time to hear her. Impressive. I will have to find more of her performances.

[@john.7256]

My cogratulations with coming upon fabulous Ekaterina Mechetina!

[@ТатьянаТатьяна-м3н7у]

Музыка Сергея Рахманинова - бушующая буря ! Она нас побуждает на какие-то подвиги ради счастья и любви , потом такая спокойная , как затишье после бури ! А оно так и есть , ведь жизнь - это борьба за счастье и любовь! СПАСИБО большое Вам! 🌿 🌿 🌿