Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto no. 5 (Egyptian Concerto) - Lucas Jussen - Ed Spanjaard & OVHO

Lucas Jussen performing Saint-Saëns' 5th piano concerto under the baton of Ed Spanjaard and the OVHO.
The piano concerto is often referred to as "The Egyptian Concerto" because of the exotic 2nd movement.
Live recording - 07-12-2018
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[@melvynmsobel210]

Absolutely brilliant playing in every aspect, with a perfect balance of emotion and technique. Bravo!

[@Billy-dj8zw]

This boy is just gorgeous, and supremely talented.

[@michaelewens6441]

One has to keep reminding oneself that Lucas was 22 when he recorded this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZING

[@dcktoronto3414]

Actually, I think he was 25 at the time of this recording...Wikipedia shows his birthdate as February 1993, and this performance took place 07-12-2018 - which, by my math, would make him 25 at the time. But no matter - whether 22 or 25, this would be a remarkable achievement. I applaud Lucas for taking this brilliant concerto into his repertoire and playing it with such panache - performances like this will go a long way in giving it the recognition it deserves.

[@richiejohnson]

Right from Central Casting, and loaded with talent

[@moniquecornil1369]

@@dcktoronto3414 ´.

[@benjaminravail5028]

Some other great names played other great concertos at 10, 11 and much better than this rendition …

[@evelynbyrd4961]

The violins are butterflies, the other instruments are the rushes moving with breezes and the piano represents the Nile waters flowing quietly, here and there a splash. Lovely, passionate and warm music to delight the senses...e

[@teresaloureiro2525]

SUCH a GREAT PERFORMANCE . HE DOMINATES the SCORE FULLY . PERFECT in VIRTUOSITY , as well .

[@dpbmss]

Years since I heard this concerto and never as definitive as this performance. If one would be a great pianist, one characteristic one must possess is the ability to play within each note, each phrase and always with just the right amount of authority. Notice that he's allowing the beautiful Hamburg Steinway he's playing to really sing. It's not just the notes. Bravo.

[@pedroganme2503]

1st Movement - 0:00 2nd Movement - 10:09 3rd Movement - 22:00

[@organman52]

The section beginning at 13:52 is the most beautiful passage imaginable. Lucas's playing of it is pure rapture. I especially adore 14:40, 14:54 and 15:05-15:20. I have never heard such beautiful piano and orchestral playing in my life. Beyond spectacular and breathtaking !

[@jeremiah3886]

Couldn’t agree more, shivers

[@myosotisarvensis]

And16:28 forwards. The conductor is also smiling

[@joeowens6180]

Lukas' technique is truly a marvel.

[@SOGT610]

Two absolute geniuses in one family. This performance of Lucas is wonderful and unique. It is impossible for me to describe this performance and Lucas's eidetic memory of the score. Genius can not describe it.. I have loved these brothers since they were little children. They are both geniuses. This is a performance of one half of the Jussun genius to the world.

[@organboi]

The true genius is the master composer, Saint-Saëns. No one else.

[@divox9pqr]

Thomas Kohler Yes...Absolutely he, and his brother are a phenomenon.

[@christianecomby6416]

Les freres Jussen par leur genie nous reconcilent avec notre triste monde! Genial contnuez de nous faire rever! Cri

[@donthom8610]

Do we know that Lucas has eidetic memory? Just curious.

[@izzy1563]

Don Thom probably a good guess. I’m certain his sight readings go quickly and then he works through it in his head and on the keys. Takes many hours of hard work. He probably hears and sees it in his head. I’ve spent most of my life playing but never had this degree of mental and physical coordination.

[@John_Fugazzi]

This is my favorite of the 5 saint-Saens piano concertos and I'm glad to see it get some attention instead of Number 2. The pianist is amazingly good. This performance of the concerto is on the same level as Collard/Previn and Roge/Dutoit. Excellent!

[@tchaffman]

John Fugazzi Ever checked out Malikova’s recordings??

[@rachmusic9873]

Pretty much word-for-word what I would have commented. We would get along well John.

[@MuseDuCafe]

find Thibaudet and the Concertgebouw Orkest live performance -- two recordings of the same performance are up on youtube, one w Score (nice) and another w the filmed concert performance. Stunning playing from all concerned!

[@rachmusic9873]

@@MuseDuCafe Thibaudet owns this concerto. Jussen Brothers own many pieces but I don’t think anyone can top Thibaudet for this piece. Love it so much❤️❤️

[@jean-paulgrimaldi-lasserre7886]

Lucas, you are amazing! What a wonderful fresh and brilliant performance.

[@AlanMurchie]

Perfect match of pianist and piece.

[@williamhicks2299]

This is a fabulous performance of supreme musicality and technical perfection; bravi, tutti!

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

Lucas ? Artur ? Ambos. un talento extra ordinario. Felicidades. !!!!!!

[@rexkatorex]

WOW!!! Simply outstanding!

[@viorelbadiceanu5982]

... one of my favorite piano concertos. Beautiful rendition: sensitivity, color, phrasing, style, delicacy ... the perfect image was found, the message was felt, the collaboration and interaction with the orchestra was superbly highlighted (by the way, the orchestration is divine). We all thank you for posting! God help you further!

[@thekneecenter6355]

I don't know how anybody can play that last Cadenza without making a mistake. It is just incredible

[@molismensis]

Bravissimo Lucas!!! tecnica ed incanto d'interprete!!!

[@steinway1414]

Wonderful - what a talent👌

[@gabrielgarneau4657]

Incroyable ! Merci.

[@hepickly9733]

I feel the infinite vitality of young pianists in this Piano concerto. That's GREAT!!!!

[@chrisupson4623]

9:22 - This little passage, with the piano supported by the hushed strings, is one of the most special moments in the entire concerto. Some play it a touch too fast, and some too slow, but Lucas and the orchestra perform it at a nice pace, perhaps lingering to enjoy a really sweet moment in Saint-Saens writing.

[@sanfordcohen4310]

Indeed! This passage being where the 1st theme (in minor now in major) of the single note repeated with changing harmonies underneath is exquisite and always moves me emotionally. Such delicacy and hope. My fave concerto of the 5!

[@brucehogman8948]

He wrote this apparently after visiting Egypt. Perhaps he found some musical themes from there. This sounds somewhat ethereal in comparison to earlier pieces. It takes a skilled performer to play his concertos. This one has haunting melodies in it. It's hard to pick the ones I like the best, #2 and #5 certainly make the cut.

[@rowanwild8445]

I dare say that Saint Saens piano concertos, although outrageously underrated, are definitely on Beethoven's level

[@legamature]

Beethoven is alone on the mountain top.

[@rowanwild8445]

@@legamature *Rachmaninoff entered the chat. He is unhappy.*

[@legamature]

@@rowanwild8445 Have you ever seen him smiling?

[@Ka1aMa1ja]

@@legamature yes, a lot☺️ Is it necessary to you ’playing- smiling’??? 😆 I think it’s better to do it separately!

[@mikeyankofsky8003]

I dare say you are outrageously correct! In terms of scope and beauty they are unique.

[@saramotalebi]

this is one of my favorite concertos; the progressions and the build up of this musical piece to its climax is quite exquisite and the brothers are doing a fantastic job of bringing it to life

[@isleofdeath]

The ending of the 2nd movement is played incredibly by both orchestra and pianist. Many others imho play it far too fast. This is brilliant!

[@gerrypage7887]

Great as usual dear Lucas. Bravissimo and thank you for so many happy hours.

[@catherinejones9396]

Thanks Lucas, I really love Saint Saens' shimmery music- you continue to amaze me as you develop your skills and talent and repertoire-excellent backing in the orchestra too. Thank you

[@organman52]

He is not developing it. It is already fully mature.

[@catherinejones9396]

Mature means,perhaps, at peak. We are all constantly developing if we have humanity in some measure, Rob. I'm sure Lucas would tell you that too. Think a while- what about you? I change constantly and i'm almost 80. Cathy

[@davidlwebb324]

This is simply and purely perfection. There simply are not adequate superlatives in the English language to describe your abilities. True genius status. Thank you, Lucas.

[@gonzalovaldivia3835]

I dare say this is the best performance of this beautiful concert.

[@newgeorge]

I have never heard this concerto before! So rarely played. A hidden gem though and beautifully executed. Definitely Saint-Saens moving a little into Impressionism in the "Egyptian" music. I'm sure he must have influenced both D'Indy and of course Ravel and Debussy.

[@hermanhuijmans2300]

Sprankelende en meeslepende uitvoering! Prachtig!

[@therightmusic7639]

Lovely. It's a beautiful concerto and you play it like a champion. Everything flows so naturally and beautifully (impeccable) Camille Saint-Saëns' music is so harmonious and original. Excellent performance by both Jussen and the orchestra (Spanjaard) Bravi!!!

[@florencedumas5419]

Amazing !!such a beautiful interpretation is really unique....🥰😘💓💕

[@Maiervideos]

Very good interpreted! This concerto is so nice!

[@isoldel9313]

Lucas is amazing😍😍

[@mudgebauer]

Marvelous concert. Never heard this piece before. Lucas and his brother are very talented. The conductor Looks like Pope Pius XII. Great orchestra too. Keep going.

[@user-ok6oc8qc8r]

Буря восторга!!!Лукас -как всегда великолепен! Дирижер -великолепен! Оркестр-прекрасный! Браво-брависсимо!Огромное СПАСИБО за такое неизгладимое впечатление от Концерта, кот.исполняется очень редко. ЧУДЕСНО!!!

[@L14n8ack]

I think the music literally runs through him physically and into the instrument. The lifelong effort is obvious in the fingering and in the ever so perfect nuances, this massive hunk of wood, strings and tension so totally harnessed and controlled. Such is the supreme genius on the part of both brothers.

[@chopin65]

Cheers, Lucas! You blew the roof off the place. Your a genuine piano god. Consider you and your brother are always welcome in Chicago! Drop by sometime and I will buy the drinks! Peace! 🙏

[@emilyhutjes]

Thank you @ElhadBenatsj for posting. Thank you Lucas and Arthur Jussen---> you two bring a piece of Heaven down to the wilderniss here on earth.

[@skybluespace22]

Lucas, I can't tell you how times I've come back to this to listen to you. It lifts my spirits so much and your sound so beautiful and flawless.

[@anjulirobin]

Made me cry... My goodness, how much beauty!!!

[@myth1005]

It's a wonderful start of the week with this beautiful music 🎶 I appreciate you ❤

[@chystokletov]

Wonderful performance,! Thank you so Much!

[@SpencerMusicSchool]

I have always been a huge fan of the Jussen brothers and Lucas' rendition of the Saint-Saën's Egyptian is magical. Stunning clarity, and subtle elegant phrasing. Pure genius! I studied the Egyptian in my grad years never performed. Though I have perform a great deal of the Jussen's repertoire ... their Poulenc double piano is also breathtaking and one I love to perform .

[@user-ds4cp8yj8s]

Le beau et le bon se conjuguent dans cette interprétation et dans cette œuvre

[@port48mach2ab]

Bravo, Lucas.

[@sibylleacatos]

Beautifully plaid great pianist ...orchestra sounds great too! 👍👍

[@josefinabuencamino-malabuy7014]

From a Filipina : Ang galing nya at ang ganda ng tugtugin. He’s so good and what beautiful music! Unfortunately there is no word for excellent in Tagalog except the Spanish translation.

[@arielyom110]

Superb performance ! Congrats !

[@kevinkazakevich5766]

An extraordinarily beautiful performance and amazing technique!

[@urmorph]

Thanks for the post. Another Jussen triumph.

[@r.i.p.volodya]

Lovely performance of a piece not often played, I think. (Also, his suit's fantastic; very stylish!)

[@fatimacanche9081]

Que exelente pianista ,un talento extraordinario

[@kevinkazakevich5766]

It was amazing. Fantastic technique and beautifully played! Bravo! You have to play this more often!

[@jeremiah3886]

15:40 pure bliss.

[@elenam5740]

Прекрасное исполнение! Браво!!!

[@michelitfr9783]

These brothers are the most profound, God - inspired musicians, not pianists only. They are able to conceive everything in whole and in minimal details. That's why they sound so gorgeous and incomparable. Let God keep them for His glory and our blessing!!!

[@josefinabuencamino-malabuy7014]

Before bowing, the first thing he and his brother do when appropriate is to give the conductor a hug and sometimes the first violinist. It makes you smile.

[@ghislaineaerts2330]

Zo fenomenaal prachtig!

[@gonzalovaldivia3835]

Both Jussen brothers are marvelous. It is really such a big pleasure listen them to.

[@Shost7]

This is Amazing !!!

[@matildedaviu9060]

Brilliant and emotive! Unforgettable! Bravo!!!❤

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Lucas, I really really enjoyed watching you playing with such amazing passion and sensitivity too. You are absolutely amazing and awesome too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@pauljackson1029]

Superb performance

[@user-ok6oc8qc8r]

Безупречно!!! Блестяще!!! ГЕНИАЛЬНО!!! БРАВО!!! БРАВИССИМО!!!

[@mariachile2368]

Sin palabras. El 2 movimiento aprieta el corazón..,...! ❤

[@enverhally8990]

Honest and heartfelt performance. The middle movement is lovely. Thank you, made my day!

[@evelynbyrd4961]

This is a beautiful piece, the masculine and the seductress moving together....oh. so dramatic and his moving the keys.. wow..e

[@pietermoonen]

Fijn, Lucas, dat ik je mocht beluisteren in dit mooie pianoconcerto dat ik voor de eerste maal hoor. Dank voor uw fijne spel! Tot nog............;

[@berndbrackman4443]

Heel mooi. Fris en levendig, met een vleugje geheimzinnigheid. Bravo!

[@marceloverzoni9807]

Brilliant!

[@juanjoseescrivasegui2185]

Gran interpretación, de los mejores conciertos de piano de la história.

[@ricardozouein9061]

Simplesmente ESPETACULAR!!! Esse concerto é LINDO! A execução e interpretação, tanto pelo pianista quanto pela orquestra, foi MAGNÍFICA! As imagens e jogos de câmera foram EXCELENTES! Com tudo isso, a qualidade sonora, que deixa um pouco a desejar, acaba sendo insignificante.

[@LKemp-lr1ky]

Just plain BRAVO!!

[@TheEdie1958]

Rediscovering different music genres and composers are at the heart of fledgeling musicologist. Saint Saens and Gabrielle Faure are among the most beloved symphonies.

[@alainlejeune1981]

I love this !

[@jjmboston5832]

Loved it. Seeing Jean-Yves Thibaudet playing it this weekend with BSO. Thanks for the download.

[@TheTranq]

Fantastic !

[@andremxa3163]

Magnífico!! 🎉

[@HelloEveryonez678]

That part at 12:00 sounds like prepared piano, some metal objects on the strings. How does he do that?

[@culturalivrebr]

Bravo 👏👏👏

[@fatimacanche9081]

Despues de un dia cualquiera es una bendicion esta musica antes de dormir

[@gerardbreas2061]

prachtig, evenals de geluidsregistratie.

[@user-qk9kf1br8p]

My greetings! Promising your talent

[@matildedaviu9060]

Magníficos!

[@elianadelatorre3878]

Lindíssimo e Emocionante!!!!!!!!!

[@frederickthompson2697]

Thanks for sharing this. If I may be allowed one critical (constructive?) comment. I'd much rather see the artist take his bows and witness the appreciation of the audience, than the credits scrolling by to spoil the mood. Frankly, if credit is due, (and I mean NO disrespect to the technical staff) I'd list the players who accompanied Mr. Jussen. FWIW - F.

[@michaelewens6441]

I absolutely agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@feline319]

Wow, what a fantastic player.

[@verastirling3528]

What a bewitching concerto I hear in the second movement some interludes of Egyptian type of music I understand the composer spent some time in Egypt

[@fatimacanche9081]

No sabia del concierto Ejipsian ,me encanta exelente desde Merida Mexico

[@fatimacanche9081]

Maravilloso

[@user-ru8vy1uz7c]

Bravo bravo bravo

[@SamanthaSeifert]

22:00 I love the 3rd movement! I love the whole piece but that movement’s the best.

[@valparks6733]

this is really great! ... this is really great... I love child prodigies... there always the same

[@Baal-33]

Прелестно!)))

[@ResilientCurmudgeon]

There is no questioning the brilliance and talent of soloist Lucas Jussen. The camera and editing work leaves as lot to be desired, however. This is a piano concerto, not an orchestral showpiece. The video should help visualize that distinction.

[@michaelewens6441]

Don't be such a grouch. Have your eyes never strayed to the orchestra during a performance of a concerto.....mine have.....or perhaps you're a couch critic and never been to a live performance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@basilpeewit3350]

Oh yes, there usually is some very distracting violinist in the orchestra that one can feast one's eyes on. Music and crumpets, what more could one want?

[@martyheresniak5203]

I completely agree. I have always had a problem with the Jussen Brothers' videos. The camera is always zooming or panning. They never allow us a shot where we can look and focus on what we want to see. The video editors and cameramen always usurp the focus and nearly always make the wrong choices. Extremely disappointing to the point that I never watch, but do listen with rapt attention.

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

Que brillantes. México.

[@sergevadimov8346]

Поистине счастье, что после Рахманинова, Горовица, Рубинштейна, Юдиной, Рихтера... - довелось дожить до этих обоих братьев - в дуэтах, и в соло... Данкю велл!..

[@elenalenskaya5723]

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