Scarlett Tong Zuo plays Rautavaara Piano Concerto No. 1 - 左彤演奏劳塔瓦拉第一钢琴协奏曲

[@Zavendea]

My to a four-year-old: “Just smashing your arms on the keyboard isn’t music!” Rautavaara: “Hold my beer”

[@elshaddai87]

Thanks for this great comment!

[@pauljackson1029]

@@elshaddai87 Diatonic note clusters rule

[@EdNeyBraga]

I love Rautavaara's music. It's like a Villa-Lobos in a dantesque and spiritual travel through worlds and universes where birds, angels, whales and chimaeras are roaring and filling the air!

[@marcosborges5353]

I love too!

[@27operator70]

More like a glorious and satanic version of Debussy, and I like it.

[@dsch0]

0:26 first movement 10:33 second movement 18:55 third movement (attacca)

[@KM-qs1tw]

3rd movement actually starts at 18:44

[@vine2197]

@@KM-qs1tw attacca

[@sjleinbach]

This is one of my favorite pieces of music. I searched for it just now because I had an urge to hear it again after reading of Rautavaara's death. I know the Gothoni recording through and through, likewise the Mikkola. In 2002 I saw Laura Mikkola perform the concerto in Helsinki, in the composer's presence. But your sensitive performance revealed nuances I had never heard before, even after 20 years of listening. You plainly have a great affinity for the work. Thanks so much for posting the video.

[@eottoe2001]

Just discovered Rautavaara three days ago. This is amazing. This is quite a performance.

[@waynespeers]

Isn't this the most fantastic performance of this work! My regret is that I never challenged my University lecturers to perform this work - with the students and I. Oh well... it only means that the true lovers of this man's design will be realised... I wonder... Strict harmony teachers: Analyse THIS! :)

[@waynespeers]

This is a remarkable work - I have long admired Rautavaara's PC1. It is ingenious. I have conflict understanding the connection/disconnection of the 1st and 2nd movement - they are quite connected... as with the 'aria' (17:00-19:00) ... it is aligned with the character of the piece, but it's not obvious in a journey-making sequence.... LOVE the melodic aspiration of the 3rd movement!! Reminiscent of Ginestera! And BRILLIANCE to the soloist! Tong Zou! Congratulation! Your performance was marvellous! You were the true solist, meeting the dynamism of the orchestra while making the piano front-and-centre! Rautavaara is watching with much pleasure. Thank you.

[@soebredden]

Havent heard of Rautavaara -Now I am a fan. Fantastic performance also . The dress has the enigmatic and poetic beauty of the music.

[@ukdavepianoman]

Really an extraordinary concerto - it's a mad mix of styles but it creates something quite unique. I know nothing else like it. Fantastic performance by Scarlett TZ.

[@thaDjMauz]

I dont understand it but in a way that always touches me deeply and brings me to tears. Very powerfull.

[@c.7610]

If a piece of music touches you deeply and brings you to tears then you understand it.

[@Joie-du-sang]

Wow! That last movement makes Rachmaninoff looks easy. An absolutely amazing performance, both by the soloist and the orchestra.

[@AsrielKujo]

@User Delete you just listened to the first 2 seconds of the piece i see, what a human disgrace

[@Jabafish]

Wow it kind of does

[@jwilliams8210]

Reminds me a bit of the Ravel Piano Concerto in G oddly, but more dissonant.

[@TheAdrianRox]

I know this piece from a recording and it’s one of my favourite piano concertos. To see it played is very exciting. Such a physical piece, as many modern pieces are. Fantastic. Great performance, thanks for posting

[@jochanaan58]

My first time hearing this concerto! The piano writing reminds me a little of Messiaen, but this is a more traditional form. Agree Rautavaara is one of the greats. And a fine performance. Musician Scarlett is one to watch for!

[@PaulSmith-qs1es]

So fun to see someone play it. I've only heard it before.

[@robblackshaw8692]

I first heard Cantus Articus on BBC 6 Music! And fell in love with it. Bought a Download of the album and it also had this amazing piece on it. Great to see a fantastic pianist play it. It captures my emotion rollercoaster at times. Terrific. Love to see it on the proms.

[@Jabafish]

The description of this video is beautiful, I heard about Rautavaara's music when Hilary Hahn her album came out and 2 serenades for orchestra and violin came out. I have never heard this piano concerto I am listening to it. And somehow the he makes the music so beautiful and chaotic together. He was definitely one of the best composers this century

[@mitchell-bt3tj]

Dude I saw Hilary Hahn’s new album to. But I new this piece before

[@EmanuelGaldr]

I'm enraptured. This is spectacular! You are awesome!

[@pauljackson1029]

Fantastic perfromance, spot on

[@tcstudiosrls2799]

Wonderful pianist and outstanding interpretation!!

[@jestonlupiano]

This is a great work of art

[@yYp4rtybo1Xx]

Astounding performance !

[@losttapes1881]

best concerto ive ever heard the orchestra and piano just mix so well writen. im cried first hear

[@OrangeSodaKing]

Amazing! Love this concerto so much.

[@markocon1598]

9:26 When you don't have 34 fingers on your right hand so you use your right arm

[@roku401]

The music actually says with the arm...

[@GUILLOM]

@@roku401 r/woosh

[@stacia6678]

@@GUILLOM Not really.

[@GUILLOM]

@@stacia6678 yes

[@JuliaPikalova]

Amazing music and performance!!

[@billclarkcomposer7719]

Fabulous performance of a fabulous piece!!

[@Japan1117-x5s]

Beautiful. Greeting from Czech Republic. 🙏💖

[@jefcasei1]

whow !!! great ! thanks I discover a new composrer . thanks !!!

[@maksimliakh3907]

By far the best interpretation!

[@mnichee]

Amazing

[@ilovemycatrussell9298]

Not only is the smashing insane, but the left hand runs make me realize I have developed zero dexterity in my 13 fkn years.

[@lamdominic1773]

Bravo my dear Scarlett!! When do you find the time for your studies as well as other activities and still perfect this very challenging Concerto? All the best to you and yours. Dominic.👍🙏👏🍀😃🎈🎈🎈

[@jeffparis2419]

La Finlande avec ce Concerto époustouflant de Rautavara, un Monde Musical venu d ailleurs, derrière l Oural ou les de la Nature et de l Esprit semblent ne faire qu Un , un moment Musical rare , plein de Mystères … 👍🏽

[@georgesgershwin4682]

I love your interpretation. This music, and Finish music in general are beautiful. If anyone has loved Scarlett’s wonderful interpretation, listen to Gauthier Dufossez’s improvisation on Finish themes. He even quoted that concerto.

[@roku401]

At Woolsey Hall no less!!!!

[@nataliasanchezmontealegre5094]

great pianist :)

[@jefcasei1]

the pianiste GREAT ARTIST !!!sublim bravo !!!

[@coosoorlog]

I love this concerto but let me tell you what it sounds like. It sounds like the genius of John Williams turns into madness as he unleashes his diabolic masterplan to conquer the universe.

[@sojarvoglarcrt4602]

This is probably the only time I hear a rhythmic accuracy in third movement. Usually it is played like 6 /8 instead of 7/8.

[@enelabe]

Sojar Voglar Črt isn't it 8/8?

[@soyoltoi]

This is in 8/8. Perhaps the complex meter confused you.

[@ukdavepianoman]

It is 8/8 so 3/8+2/8+3/8 but I've often heard it as 3/9+3/9+3/9 if that makes sense i.e. the 2/8 part duration is lengthened to be the same as 3/8. You're absolutely right, she is really rhythmically accurate!

[@scriabinismydog2439]

@@ukdavepianoman I thought 8/8 should be 3/8+3/8+2/8 not 3/8+2/8+3/8

[@ukdavepianoman]

@@scriabinismydog2439 It could be, but in this case, from the score, it's 3/8+2/8+3/8

[@bloodgrss]

I started off life composing and playing like this beginning! If I had only known...

[@Emiliasooo]

9:18 🤨👌🔥🥵😎🤙

[@vine2197]

q pro 🥶🥵👌👌

[@Prometeur]

Why does the beginning look painful af to play

[@marcosborges5353]

6:50 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@roku401]

RIP Rautavaara...

[@kuang-licheng402]

nice

[@cubanm81]

Bravoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo................................

[@davisatdavis1]

9:29-10:01 thank me later

[@mateusquasetuga]

banging your arm on the piano never sounded so great!

[@IEEMAZ_Convoluted_14.2.8.5]

No way she’s banging her hands on the keys!!!! WHAT THE HECK????

[@karenistalking5774]

Crazy music like the strange name.

[@vine2197]

Ok

[@elliotharrington5632]

Shit accompaniment in the third movement

[@apb64]

Не удивлюсь, если скоро жопой по клавишам будут играть.

[@saleelulsawarim5758]

этому концерту лет 50, но жопой, я думаю, уже давно играют

[@perloudgamingchannel5371]

Если это музыкально-оправдано, значит кто нибудь и напишет так. В данном случае это звучит весьма эффектно

[@blobs5440]

Piano abuse!