Shostakovich - Piano Concerto No. 2: II. Andante

[@JustaGeorge07]

What a beautiful coincidence. Tomorrow I am burying my grandfather who has requested this piece to be played at the service as a representation of his life during the German occupation of the Netherlands in WWII. Thank you for such a fantastic rendition of the piece and for such impeccable timing.

[@markfowlermusic]

Thank you for that story.

[@ЛюдмилаГорячкина-о8к]

Красивая вторая часть концерта Д.Д.Шостаковича, раскрывающая самые сокровенные думы композитора. Спасибо за исполнение.

[@kasperbruunkristensen9522]

I was practicing this piece back in august 2013 when my father toke his Own life by jumping in the harbour. Never played it since. Lovely rendition :) my sister sang the rose by Bet midller at the funeral. Abort 300 people showet up to show support.

[@alexsky88749]

I am sorry for your father...

[@TheSIGHTREADINGProject]

Beautiful dedication to your Father. Fantastic performance Mark!

[@CarlosToledo_ctoledoth]

Mr. Mark Fowler: Thank you, Sir!

[@cltherrien]

Wow, this is incredibly beautiful! You’ve put so much feeling into this - what a lovely tribute to your Dad. I’m sure he is listening somehow and he would be so touched by this.

[@markfowlermusic]

Thank you very much Cathy

[@nicoc6387]

Slays me every time. Surprisingly captivating to see a graphic representation like that. And beautifully played, too ! Thank you.

[@ZCardwell]

Finally i found a good use for the strings setting on my keyboard. Beautiful playing, thank you for it, and to your father 🙏🏻

[@markfowlermusic]

thank you very much

[@konstantin1943]

Amazing work done 👏

[@thebrookelauren]

1:19 and 4:50 r my fave parts

[@Fovaxus]

Прекрасная мелодия, и так прекрасно сыграно!

[@TJMusic2021]

Beautiful performance

[@jamesborsheim9382]

Fantastico ... magnifioco ... THANK YOU for sharing your talent here on KZbin, much appreciated.

[@monakarlsson7651]

Beautiful👌

[@milazhitova9050]

Марк, это потрясающе! Спасибо!!!

[@alberto798]

Love this piece

[@ciroguadagno8280]

Just perfect. Bravo!

[@gigogrom216]

Yes, we need more Shostakovich

[@amityaffliction4848]

You’re so talented. I love your videos. 👍🏻

[@bayo1969]

Never heard that piece before, gracias maestro. I know you are trying new things on your channel, but i enjoy watching you playing. It adds more to it.

[@markfowlermusic]

I only have a couple more videos in this style then I am going back to my old format where you see me playing.

[@Lou101960]

Wow! Thank you for this!

[@amirhoseinbakhshi1989]

The performance was very emotional. I heard this music from your vol.3 collection before and I didn't think you recorded a video about it. It was very unexpected. thank you very much.

[@AthanasiaPapantoniou]

I love the harmony in this piece 👍❤

[@rttipton]

Beautifully done!

[@Zoe.TheBody360]

Truly one of my favourite pieces of classical music....it is so peaceful and almost transcendental. I have the music and can play the first part....and you have truly inspired me to keep working at it. :-)

[@calebsanchez5651]

That is really pretty! A portion of it reminded me of a Fullmetal Alchemist piece

[@Nicooo]

Very nice concerto

[@stefi1438]

I love it

[@zahraaal-hawli7097]

I'm supposed to be studying why cant I stop listening to u play

[@ShivangiKrishna]

This was so beautiful 😍 I’ve heard other recordings of this song as well but I liked this one the best ♥️

[@chickenwaffles9638]

What software did you use to play the orchestra part on

[@esmeedevlaam]

1:18

[@earlcabusao3630]

Play my pieces! Lol

[@thedevilsreject23]

It’s good but too rushed

[@markfowlermusic]

Not according to the tempo written on original score and I’ve heard many professional recordings that are slower in tempo and also faster.

[@thedevilsreject23]

@@markfowlermusic personal preference- anyone who has to stick to a damn metronome to play isn’t playing with soul they’re mechanical robots

[@markfowlermusic]

@@thedevilsreject23 id suggest listen to other recordings if you think my performance is too rushed as you say. There are concert pianists who perform this faster than myself. I’m not saying one must play at the exact tempo stated either, that’s just an indication to the performer as stated by the actual composer of the piece, but then what would he know right. You’ve got nothing more to say to my original reply so you have tried to back hand me with a silly comment about tempo that I never referred to in the way you have stated.

[@dew3849]

4:50

[@daenbermudez1181]

1:19

[@mariealua]

1:18