Ravel: Ma Mère l'Oye - Lucas & Arthur Jussen

After a period of 111 days without concerts due to the Coronavirus in the Concertgebouw, Lucas (27) & Arthur (23) Jussen were the first ones to play an official concert in this beautiful hall. This memorable recording was made possible by the Bankgiroloterij series in cooperation with the Tanglewood Music Festival. In this video the Jussen brothers perform Ravels Ma Mère l'Oye.
1. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant
2. Petit Poucet
3. Laideronnette, Impératrice des Pagodes
4. Les Entretiens de la Belle et de la Bête
5. Le Jardin Féerique
Live recording - 1 July 2020, Concertgebouw Amsterdam
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This video:
Audio producer: Everett Porter
Recording Engineer: Lauran Jurrius
Video producer: Dick Kuijs
Camera operator: Carrien Dijkstra, Martine Rozema
Suits by: Peter George d'Angelino Tap
© 2020 Molto Piano VOF

[@oluapingo]

These brothers are the pianistic treasure of the 21st century.

[@jerrera45]

I came back to this post so I can enjoy its sheer beauty once again. Unfortunately, KZbin with their new no ad-block policy has decided to insert an ad for toothpaste right at one of the most poignant sections. Thanks for the buzz kill KZbin

[@davidsheriff9274]

KZbin Premium, twelve bucks a month, no ads and free access to some of the worst films ever made.

[@jaygatz4335]

Love the performance with no audience behind: all we see are four hands and one keyboard blessing us with sublime feeling and synchronicity. Le Jardin Féerique is my favourite movement.

[@yungao3077]

This performance is out of this world. I’m speechless.

[@hae-jungaliciakoh18]

If there is heaven, it must sound like this! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@stephanhendrick8204]

Rarement entendu une si belle version ! Le son ! Les intentions ! La coordination ! 😃😃

[@jerrera45]

Fifteen minutes of pure musical magic.

[@sdoowramaj]

10:50 Absolutely amazing!

[@markmayuga724]

This performance by the two brothers brought me to tears... beautiful and soulful!

[@kevinkazakevich5766]

It is a dream! This should have a few million views by now.

[@pepep5054]

Simply perfect: Pure magic!!

[@Geoplanetjane]

Lucas and Arthur, you two are my favorite pianists, on my favorite pianos. I am sorry that the Covid virus has stopped your live performances. I saw the distress you have been in because of the absence of live audiences. However I hope you know how powerful these bare stage performance videos are. There is no one coughing in the background, no premature applause, and so on. It is as if we are seeing and hearing your bare souls there for us. Please continue these KZbin performances. You are both superb soloists, but your duos and duetted are just stunning beautiful. Please stay online here for us and keep recording.

[@tanglongtao]

The hand over heart at 13:23 took me from unable to breathe to ugly crying

[@mariewambre]

rien à dire sur l'interprétation, ces hommes sont magnifiques. j'aime cette musique que j"ai tenté (vainement) de jouer sur mon piano que j'ai finalement vendu. écoutons bien.c'est une richesse de vie. l'oreille.

[@christinevienet8585]

Mon dieu que c'est beau ! ❤❤❤

[@jonathang3473]

...so together......wow! A special performance indeed.....and congratulations to the entire team for making this so watchable.

[@RafaelFernandezViedma]

sound only one person.....fantastic.....full of sensivity...beautiful sound....thanks.....grande Ravel....

[@yatsuzaki88]

Literally sounds like that their four hands integrated to one brain. What a beautiful performance.

[@rayevansharrell9773]

Aside from the fact that it is wonderful musical art, it is also an amazing demonstration of the remarkable ability to respect and give each the space to do the work. It’s as if they were one mind. With eyes closed much of the time. The lessons for the world of ensemble. That is why one should do more than just listen. One should learn the lessons for themselves by participating in musical ensembles for themselves and let the greats inspire us to cooperate with each other as they do. We make each other greater. Not competition, ensemble! Theses young men know something very special that politicians, business oligarchs and armies do not. Ray Evans Harrell, artistic director, The Magic Circle Opera Repertory Ensemble, NY City

[@tongbunsing]

Best duet in the world.

[@Ka1aMa1ja]

For sure🌟🤩

[@SpencerMusicSchool]

I adore performing the Ravel. So sensual. Lucas and Arthur are just extraordinary. Perfect phrasing and subtly of dynamics, pedaling and nuance. Bravissimo Gents.

[@johnharding9634]

Incredibly beautiful.

[@katyasilvanovich6496]

It's a magic music, and a magic brothers!!!!

[@marklegward187]

This is bliss, Lucas and Arthur. I still think the original duet piano as Ravel first wrote it has a simple, innocent fragility that his later orchestration and ballet never quite find. Bravo. Impressionistic Ravel at his best. Bravo for your seamless interpretation. Heck, you're so tuned in to each other. Good to see you back.

[@Simon-ro9hz]

That's what I'd call harmonious playing; the way in which their styles of playing align themselves is truly sublime.

[@marilenesaenz5830]

Both of you are a gift from GOD to us🙏 🙏😘😘💖💖🌹🌹🌎

[@eleonorelotzmann2333]

bin ein grosser Fan von den Beiden.👍🏻 sie sind grandios

[@tanniscurtis2070]

Simply transcending, ethereal , delightful, magical -all here in this very moving and exceptional performance played brilliantly by these two brothers -seemingly one.

[@miguelfontesmeira]

This performance feels so intimate. Perfect choice!

[@librmente6343]

So beautiful. Wonderful musicians. I have played this over and over

[@Raikaska]

Best version!

[@marioramongarcia9998]

Marvellous piano duo, my favourite! Notice that they play from memory even so difficult music as Stravinsky's.

[@naomiphilippaheredia9038]

Breathtakingly beautiful!

[@marafey2]

Les contes bleus de mon enfance reviennent en écoutant ces sons merveilleux

[@davidallyn1818]

Slip a hand around my heart and give it a little hug. Beautiful - thank you.

[@juliawitt3510]

O Gott! Diese beiden Klaviergötter! Sie sind wie echte Engel auf dieser Erde....

[@carolinewallis-newport1068]

Mesmeric playing. Bravo.

[@carryfreak5059]

I loved playing this ten years ago with my first piano teacher. Still have the music and would love to play it again

[@andrewfortmusic]

I think I’m going to ask my teacher if I could perform this with her. I think it’s musically complex enough for me to be satisfied with a performance, but it’s simple enough in technique that I can manage it without too much trouble (I’m a composer and violinist so I understand phrasing and music theory very well, but I’ve only recently started piano). It’s so beautiful in its almost absurd simplicity of sound. There is nothing else, no work of music in the whole world, that I can compare to this. It was clearly written for children, but the underlying mechanisms of the harmony are not concepts a child would easily understand. Yet it sounds perfectly narrative and intuitive. I hope you find someone to perform this with again! :)

[@carryfreak5059]

@@andrewfortmusic Andrew, I’m so happy you want to play it! It’s a wonderful piece. I wish I could play it with you!

[@SM-je3dh]

Beauté pure. Magie. Ravel est heureux.

[@hanguyennguyen8126]

i wish i have someone to play this amazing piece with me :(

[@macdowell2706]

Thank Lucas & Arthur. Bravissimo!!

[@myth1005]

For me, you are the entrance of another world. Beautiful 👏👏👏😍

[@SarumChoirmaster]

Beyond beautiful - heavenly - serene - angelic - divine - holy! And I even love the music too.

[@Tallerlospinos]

syutic comments

[@majollytrust]

Exquisite performance ❤

[@jean-jacquessimon6703]

La délicatesse et le raffinement de Ravel

[@adelphe1414]

On y est… merveilleux !

[@ohmy5650]

💎 💎 Fantastic playing & musical everything. What a treat.

[@preludeapprendrelesbasesdu9916]

MAGNIFIQUE!! Bravo!

[@user-tn2yk3hy2h]

BRAVO

[@pierreaugey4902]

Ils sont très bons !

[@jorgeguerra1057]

Só Ravel para nós transportar a este mundo de magia e encantamento,, longe deste mundo brutal insano.

[@galinadimova6804]

Absolutely superb! The 'colours' are imaginative, brilliant playing! Thank you!

[@bojkberet]

4:42 Laideronnette, Impératrice des Pagodes is beautiful.

[@TheROBPOT]

Daar Arthur and Lucas, I saw you a fel weeks ago in Haarlem and I was blowen away by your performans and you as a person, as human! You Made me understand this music! Thank you both! Rob

[@adcoppens4581]

Wat is dit onbeschrijflijk mooi, impressionisme ten top. En hoe dat door Lucas en Arthur uit die vleugel 'getoverd' wordt. Adembenemend! En toch ook, wat een schitterend plaatje is er van gemaakt!

[@tonyfranks5845]

Delightful. Thank you, Arthur and Lucas!

[@lbelk6421]

Absolutely devine!!!!!Thank you

[@wiwaxiasilver827]

This... is surreally beautiful. 👍💕

[@user-fm7uc6vd4y]

Wonderful🌹🌹🌹

[@josefinamormina9138]

Dulce...dulce ..tierno una caricia para el Alma...

[@etiennekupelian4189]

C'est très raffiné et sans mièvrerie. Magnifique

[@trystan9378]

Je suis d’acco

[@trystan9378]

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[@josettehennart2025]

Très réussi ils attaquent bien ensemble sans retard ni ostentation bravo un vrai regal

[@guillaumeley2261]

La douceur, l'éveil des sensations. Et vous 3 avec le piano, la symbiose.

[@Brandon.Rodriguez]

Thank you for posting these videos to KZbin. Everything about them is inspiring!

[@raisieraisie8578]

Клавиши всасывают Лучшее из ваших божественных ТЕЛ ! Делитесь своим бесконечно-искристым ТАЛАНТОМ ! Все гении композиторы писали только для вашего исполнения ДУЭТНОГО. мурашите постоянно своим звуком и внешностью,передающей ВАШИ эмоции.

[@catherinejones9396]

This is a very tricky, delicate and lyrical piece to hold together, with its oriental tonalities, but one of Ravel's loveliest moments.. I think Lucas and Arthur did it beautifully. Thank you.

[@davidsheriff9274]

This to me is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. I remember I had the CD of the Montreal Orchestra performing it with Charles Dutoit conducting. I listen to it only once a year on my birthday as a gift to myself, it makes me cry every year.

[@SusannaBearfoot1]

Superbe!

[@signaturehereplease713]

Splendid performance! Everything is so well-articulated and expressed. The music of Ravel always sounds so dreamy

[@sthompson2742]

The music transports me and so appropriate for the Covid isolation. Brings sunshine and it is a oy to watch these two talented brothers. Hopefully we can have the concert halls filled in the near future.

[@port48mach2ab]

Bravissimo

[@pierrevanschalkwyk9747]

I did not known of this piece or the two of you. Ravel wrote it with you in mind, a more perfect performance I can not images. Thank you

[@IsabelleMD75]

Superbe interprétation ✨

[@fondationfranzliszt]

Excellente exécution! Duo formidable!

[@IAmGadzooks]

0:09 1. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant 1:43 2. Petit Poucet 4:42 3. Laideronnette, Impératrice des Pagodes 8:05 4. Les Entretiens de la Belle et de la Bête 11:49 5. Le Jardin Féerique

[@wuyipiano]

Thank you :)

[@kogiamaria215]

Thank you !

[@oboecase]

thank you

[@fiftypiges]

Leurs têtes qui vont et viennent font penser aux blés ondulant sous la brise... Mais là, c'est le souffle de la Musique.

[@RafaelaReginatto]

i think this is my favourite performance of this piece yet. beautiful!

[@davidsheriff9274]

Yes, I have watched many performances of The Mother Goose Suit Including the one with Martha Argarich and Lang Lang and this is so much better than that or any other version I have seen. This is sublime. One reason may be that most people are sight reading it and these two have it memorized, and you will never be as able to express the music as well with your face buried in the sheet music as you would be if you already have it in your head. Ravel orchestrated this piece later and of course it's magical.

[@Ka1aMa1ja]

I love their playing, movements and facial expressions♥️ All is wonderful combination👌✨

[@Tallerlospinos]

whatttt???? you like the show ! thats not music !

[@Ka1aMa1ja]

@@Tallerlospinosidiot🥶. I wrote for the first: I love their playing - plus-

[@SwahaChris]

​@@Tallerlospinos movement and face expressions is the embodiment of the music that is being played. Manierism for the sake of "show off" is something different. These guys are a divine bliss to watch AND listen.

[@MariaJose-tl4pz]

So great!!! 🕊️ Thank you very much

[@MatthewQuilliamMusic]

Amazing, boys

[@DCM8828]

Absolutely beautiful rendition.

[@lydia8316]

Bij de WDD was het al geweldig, dit overtreft het, formidabel wat een timing.

[@patinellodicecilia4501]

Bravi ragazzi!

[@user-lu6lz1mh7r]

высший класс!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@francofrancescobettiol7928]

Una perfetta simbiosi ed una interpretazione pulita, molto sentita e partecipata.

[@mensabs]

beautiful!

[@regisvoiclair]

Amazing. Thanks a lot !

[@PAFU00x]

I came here from Clannad!

[@annabarutti5877]

Meravigliosi

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Just by listening , their incomparable performance surges up within me From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@berndbrackman4443]

Prachtig, jongens! Zoals altijd..

[@ernstsoolsma347]

Ongelooflijk mooi. Ik heb de dwd opname bewaard die vond ik toen heel mooi, maar dit is onbeschrijfelijk mooi.

[@didimaruany8742]

dear Arthur and Thomas, for some reason I haven't heard from you for a long time.. I really hope that everything is great with you and I will still have the opportunity to hear your wonderful performance. With great respect for you, from Russia, Dmitry.

[@carolrundberg1108]

I am so so happy to have you and your musics back on KZbin. And thanks for this fine rendition of Mother Goose.

[@mmarci23]

Nostalgia

[@christopherhill2786]

These musicians are superb! WHEN are they going to come to Melbourne/Australia??? PLEASE!!!!!

[@hubertdixon6584]

Yes. Please do come to South Africa too. Fortunately Covid is something of past. 🎹🎼

[@yunuensuarezbaeza7745]

Increíble interpretación Ravel se habría impactado

[@nicolasrodriguez923]

Here from college, hello human

[@eugenetrollip751]

Pragtig!

[@inesaraiza4513]

Tris si my favorite pice

[@user-vz2bz3kl5e]

Maravilloso sublime.soy aficionada y lega. Me gusta debussy. Tienen algo de él estos extraordinarios pianistas?