Stravinsky: Sacre du Printemps - Lucas & Arthur Jussen

[@TheOzzibear]

I had the privilege of hearing Lucas & Arthur Jussen perform Sacre du Printemps live last night at the Klavierfestival Ruhr in Mühlheim an der Ruhr. They played on two pianos this time, and it was an unforgettable musical experience! I've conducted Sacre many times in Berlin and Düsseldorf, and I almost prefer the clarity of the version for two pianos, especially when played so brilliantly by these to exceptional artists. They played from memory, which is a super-human feat in itself. Their unbelievable energy, clarity and stunning technical virtuosity is absolutely amazing, in the real sense of the word. Thank you Lucas and Arthur for this truly unforgettable concert!

[@heidiweben3718]

ROCKSTARS ON THE PIANO, AMAZING, BRAVO BOYS, WHAT A GREAT PERFORMANCE PLAYING THIS IN MEMORY!!

[@Fanchen]

This is jaw dropping

[@Claude1Rochon]

in deed

[@gregormann7]

Beyond my comprehension. Just when you thought these guys were insanely good, they confirm it by taking it to the next level. The word astonishing comes to mind. Often.

[@gregormann7]

Although I CAN understand how this music might have induced a riot upon first being heard (in its orchestrated version)! Talk about dizzying dissonance and syncopation!!

[@ChawkDee]

@@gregormann7 had to get my dictionary out there!

[@dominicstorella1903]

Part I: A Kiss of the Earth Introduction 0:48 The Augurs of Spring 4:10 Ritual of Abduction 7:19 Spring Rounds 8:33 Ritual of the Two Rival Tribes 12:08 Procession of the Oldest and Wisest One 13:48 A Kiss of the Earth 14:27 The Dance of the Earth 14:59 Part II: The Exalted Sacrifice Introduction 16:16 Mystic Circle of the Young Girls 20:38 The Naming and Honoring of the Chosen One 23:48 Evocation of the Ancestors 25:46 Ritual Action of the Ancestors 25:52 Sacrificial Dance 29:35

[@firzaakbarpanjaitan]

Thanks

[@ango5519]

Thank you.

[@kogiamaria215]

Thank you !

[@gregtowern]

Thank you Dominic!

[@epicdude257]

i thought it was glorification of the chosen one not naming and honoring

[@HollywoodF1]

An excellent recording of a spectacular piece, by two unbelievable talents. Imagine that this 4-hand arrangement was first performed by Stravinsky himself, with the other two hands supplied by none other than Claude Debussy, in 1912. Still, I refuse to think that they could have done any better than the Jussen brothers.

[@HazeYTPremium]

debussy was said to have sightread it flawlessly

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[@minouherry9129]

Hours and hours of work for an amazing and stunning performance...so wooooowww

[@jlb9368]

It’s almost like one human being has four hands - this is extraordinary at so many different levels.

[@adcoppens4581]

I have heard the Sacre played bij the Jussens several times now and it makes me sentimental despite the cheekiness of the piece. So good, so transparent and clear while it's a dawn tricky piece of music. And the total surrender of the boys. Moving. I get tears in my eyes. Fantastic!

[@fredsharp7419]

First of all a phenomenal feat of memory!! Almost none of this music lies comfortably beneath the fingers. Also a gripping performance. these two swept me along from the very first note. The variety of touch, the energy, the precision, the rhythmic incisiveness, all came together so convincingly. For me, this performance rates among the top few of the decade. Up there with Yuja Wang's Prokoviev Toccata and Malofeev's Rachmaninov concerti.. One stands in awe of such brilliance.

[@stevearnold8467]

Agreed. What Malofeev does with Rachmaninov is staggering - and he's still a teenager. And this performance by the Jussens is sheer perfection.

[@bbyra6479]

Que dire? C'est tellement incroyable de perfection technique, de concentration , un même touché à 4 mains. Musicalement: l'impression de contempler une même âme dans deux corps qui dansent la musique.

[@minouherry9129]

performance également très physique, concentration extrême, et une parfaite synchronisation. Je suis subjuguée

[@hermanhuijmans2300]

This really is hard work. Playing this all by heart and also together at the same time.

[@organboi]

Agreed. Btw, the term is "by memory" or "memorized." They know this piece much better than most conductors. Or the players in the orchestra.

[@Emma-ob5oj]

Herman Huijmans this is from a classical musician's perspective: we practice the repertoire for so many hours it's just a matter of time that it'll be inserted into our brains.

[@jaylenterry278]

@@organboi Well, strictly speaking (at least for classical performers and the like), the word/expression generally used would be, as you rightly say, "by memory" or "memorized." However, in a casual setting much like this comments section, saying something was played "by heart" (colloquially speaking) can be a perfectly acceptable alternative here as well. Bear in mind, not everyone here is necessarily a classical performer/musician, etc. So, their choice of words may reflect a perspective different from yours or mine. Just food for thought! 😊

[@michaelewens6441]

@@organboi Oh darling you're being a bit pedantic

[@achenarmyst2156]

You cannot overstate this performance. Truly monumental.

[@jamesinorlando3454]

Simply outstanding! I don't know what's more amazing -- that someone could imagine and compose this music, or that two people could actually memorize it and perform it in perfect unison on one instrument. Extraordinary!

[@53aleksandra]

fenomenal performance - Stravinsky must be very proud of You Lucas & Arthur

[@jaylenterry278]

Such stunning clarity, exquisite nuance, magnificently woven within a kaleidoscope of colors... a performance without rival -- par excellence!

[@Emma-ob5oj]

Jaylen Terry well said!!

[@achenarmyst2156]

Yet again I am completely stunned by the audacity of this opus magnum. It stands at the beginning of the 20th century like the mysterious monolith from Space Odyssey. 😮

[@faggmj]

I have love the Rite of Spring for 30 years...but this is the way I have always waited to hear it. Terrifying and magical. Utterly brilliant.

[@petermartinlackner6675]

Wirklich unglaublich gut die Beiden! Wie von einem anderen Stern! Sie spielen die schwersten Stellen mit einer Leichtigkeit und Präzision und strahlen gleichzeitig so eine Ruhe und Innigkeit aus: phänomenal!

[@mariannesikking7608]

Magnificent rendition ,performance, leaving both the players and the audience exhausted. Bravo!

[@simonkawasaki4229]

It is shocking that these two young men, who I have only seen perform Mozart, know this work by memory.

[@MusihinMusic]

This piece is so much complex and hard to perform, that it can only be played from memory

[@catherinejones9396]

Scarily, terrifyingly fraught with pitfalls for any pianist, yet the other-worldly story emerges safely from the mass, and colourfully too in this perormance. Beautifully told-special. Thanks Lucas and Arthur

[@krzysztofratajski2806]

the determination and hard work to memorize and perform this led to the best, clearest, finest renditions I have ever heard

[@sthompson2742]

I await for live music but this performance just blew my mind. It put me into another world. They were of one mind it seemed. It was stunning and wonderful to witness. Hopefully they will come to the US when this Covid is under control.. It would be too much to hope they would come to Milwaukee, WI but maybe Chicago. Would love to witness their performance in person.

[@andystephenson1584]

Sat with my mouth open throughout. This has to be one of mankind's greatest achievements, brilliantly conceived and written, fabulously performed. Beats the orchestral version because of the immediacy and tightness, played with passion. There is no better, more beautiful than the finest waterfall in Iceland.

[@jimshaw899]

I was transfixed by this. And brought to tears in many passages.

[@glowmentor]

I was shaking by the end!

[@charlesalexis7001]

Que dire de plus ? Rien ! Au-delà de la performance époustouflante sur le plan technique, l'interprétation nous propose une palette de couleurs qui rivalise avec un orchestre symphonique d'une centaine de musiciens répartis sur plus de cinquante partitions instrumentales différentes. Ainsi, quatre mains nous transportent du basson au cor anglais, du registre de cors à la trompette piccolo et aux tubas, de la petite cymbale aux timbales, du violon à la contrebasse. Quel enchantement !

[@Claude1Rochon]

bien dit

[@RebekahMaxner]

So jazzy! I never knew how jazzy Rite of Spring was. It's so amazing that you can memorize this!

[@achenarmyst2156]

But an essential ingredient of jazz is missing: improvisation.

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne und spannende Aufführung dieses perfekt komponierten und fein arrangierten Meisterwerks im veränderlichen Tempo mit glänzenden Tönen zweier genialen Pianisten und mit perfekt vereinigter Dynamik. Die intime und perfekt entsprechende Miteinanderwirkung zwischen den beiden Virtuosen ist echt bewundernswert. Les enfants terribles!

[@thethikboy]

If only Stravinsky could have heard these springtime youths pound with all primal energy and synchrony he would have said- Yes this is what I meant!!

[@stranraerwal]

your first impression: 2 beautiful and perfectly styled Dressmen sit down at a piano....and show such great musicianship and understanding of the material they form with their 4 hands that you are left speechless!

[@gary100dm]

The world is a better place because or these brothers.

[@MattDillonX]

Unglaublich! Die zwei Jungs können offensichtlich alles, von Schubert bis Strawinsky! Und das mit einer technischen Perfektion, wie ich sie mir nicht hätte vorstellen können! Gehören zu meinen absoluten All-Time-Favoriten auf KZbin!

[@sarahhayashi1072]

I am from Brazil. If I go to Holland, I will attend their concert! For sure! Congratulations to these brothers!! Love, sincerely! May the Lord our God bless them in a wonderful way!!

[@FreakieFan]

This is an insane feat on all accounts (playing one of the most virtuosic orchestral pieces on a piano), but the fact that they memorized this entire thing is truly mind blowing. This is famously one of the most difficult pieces (it's a real challenge for almost every conductor), and these two youngsters play the entire thing solo on piano, FROM MEMORY. I wouldn't be surprised either if they could switch and have Arthur play Lucas' part, and vice versa. Does anyone know who transcribed this piece for four hands piano?

[@CBrianStains]

Stravinsky himself.

[@snickydoodle4744]

Stravinsky transcribed it himself, as Brian has mentioned. Also, I am learning this piece (4 hand piano) for my chamber recital in 2 months. Only the first 2 movements, but practising it is a hell of a nightmare!!

[@heidiweben3718]

Das ist nicht nur Talent der beiden Jussens, das ist hartes Studium des schwierigen Stücks und spielen es wie sonst auch alles ohne Noten...sie hämmern und nadeln den Steinway in inniger Verbundenheit, dass es eine Freude ist. Bravo

[@minouherry9129]

So far, I haven't seen them performing with a score. It is a huge work, dozen of hours of training, and last but not least, they are really connected when playing 4mains. I'm quite sure that they can switch (Arthur playing Lucas part)

[@ichirofakename]

Actually the four haands version was published first.

[@Mrpoulenc1899]

Dear Arthur and Lucas, that was very special; one almost feels that there would have been a smile upon the face of a certain gentleman named Igor had he of been in the audience, and he would have got to his feet to applaude you and your stunning performance. Wonderful work Gentlemen, wonderful work.

[@Ka1aMa1ja]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MuseDuCafe]

A jaw-droppingly fine performance, technically a stunner. The overriding element on top of and over that is the depth of their musicianship and their demonstrable love of this music. [This version was made For Rehearsal Purposes (!), and Stravinsky first showed the piece in this form to Debussy -- who SIGHT-READ it with the composer.]

[@daisverrisson7167]

This has to be one of your very best performances, absolutely stunning! Didn´t know you had it in you after playing gentle Mozart and Schubert so well. Hope you can make it to Iceland someday and perform in Harpa.

[@michaelewens6441]

The sheer look of utter bloody determination on Arthurs face.... and its the first time I havent heard from you tubes armchair critics...and only 8 dislikes!!!! Even if you dont like the piece you have to admire their ability to play such and-difficult music...even more so from memory

[@erinm8911]

This entire performance blew my mind. So much passion, so much synchrony on so many levels, so moving. Keep it up: )

[@boogieboxmusic4331]

What a piece, very well played too. Great listening..

[@marceloonofri8129]

Maravilhosa a versão para 4 mãos dessa magnífica peça, mas a performance desses dois é algo transcendental!!! VIVA A ARTE!!!

[@evelynbyrd4961]

Some do not care for this modern interpretation of classical music. Stravinsky, Milhaud and Jones were very good friends and their music mirror this concept of the joyous and sometimes dark expressionistic forms. It is art. Like Picasso is definitely art expressed as the creator sees. Lucas and Arthur are artists and have a natural infinity in expressed what they see and hear. Bravo to them!

[@stevearnold8467]

It's not exactly modern, though, this music was written a hundred and eight years ago.

[@organboi]

One word: MEMORIZED. No further comment. And I've never seen a conductor conduct it without a score. These guys really make conductors look like cowards. Either of these brothers could stand before any orchestra and conduct this by memory, putting those arrogant conductors to shame.

[@alwaysuseless]

Another word: MESMERIZED.

[@ra3burn567]

I'm honestly speechless... I've never before witnessed such pure musicality and talent. Well done to both of you and I cant wait to see more in the future and hopefully live some day!

[@Philippepencet]

fantastisch! Ihr schafft es am Klavier die Instrumente vom Orchester klingen zu lassen. 💐💐🙏

[@kellysoo8615]

Absolutely amazing that these two artists can make this concert with one piano. This the most enjoyable and novel rendition of Igor Stravinsky's magnum opus that I have seen.

[@hahahaha000]

You are the bests! wish you everything awesome!!!

[@cjwoderstruck425]

This is the moment where I, an only child, feels really lonely

[@Seventh-day]

Incredible! You always amaze. I imagine practicing a new piece together would be frustrating and very time consuming, until you were both happy with the end result. We all love you and appreciate you!

[@Emma-ob5oj]

Amazing as always❤️

[@surkova_a]

Bravooooo! Wonderful Stravinsky🌹

[@elizabethbodin3457]

Simply brilliant, excellent performance!

[@leoinsf]

Obviously a superb performance by an adventurous pair of brothers who have conquered the two piano, piano duet literature! I would like to pay tribute to your teachers who have taught you well: to be adventurous as well as virtuosic pianists. You have a long career ahead of you and I don't only mean the two piano route only. You both have techniques for a solo career ahead of you!

[@mariannesikking7608]

After listening and watching this again and again, I marvel at the capacity for memorizing this work and playing it almost entirely with their eyes closed. I so look forward to experiencing their amazing talent for a long time to come.

[@nevets4ever4]

My - this is outstanding. And no score! The earthy jazziness(?) of Le Sacre is on full display. (Plus beautifully captured audio and visual.) Also - I am enjoying listening to piano renditions of certain pieces over the orchestral ones. They feel more immediate and intimate - this one is no exception. Another is the Dvorak Legends played by the piano duo of Ani and Nia Sulkhanishvili - well worth a listen.

[@andreayang9692]

Amazing!!

[@christinevienet8585]

Magistrale interprétation !!! Chapeau les frangins ! Je n'ose imaginer la somme de travail que représente ce sacre du printemps... mais le résultat est là : quel bel orchestre vous faites à vous deux, c'est prodigieux ! 👏❤

[@patriciavasquez573]

Historical notes, telling us of the tremors, terror, simple marching in and over. New political pensamientos. Love their concentration, absorbing knocking out the sounds with exuberant expertise.

[@guiomadam]

Wonderful performance!

[@JLgG2454]

Simply Superb... Thank you!

[@peterdorfmayr7199]

incredibly cool! Everything by heart - unimaginable for a horn player like me 😀

[@DevonMarlinHenderson]

a joy to behold-magnificent playing,interpretation and video quality astounding in ever conceivable way!Thank you so much.

[@DevonMarlinHenderson]

Spell-Binding for the 3rd view! Astounding!

[@KosmajacAnne]

quelle brillante interprétation Vous jouez en osmose parfaite Je suis tellement émue que j'ai les larmes aux yeux l"harmonie de l"intetpretation est telle que travail et virtuosité s'oubluzbr

[@Philippepencet]

Ich genoss heute wieder eure fantastische Arbeit.

[@pekieboo]

ASTONISHING & COMPELLING!!

[@leegnichols7501]

iconic music⭐amazing performance⭐thank you for sharing this💜

[@Philippepencet]

Wow! So ein gutes arrangement für 4 Hände ind so excellent gespielt! 💐💐

[@thomastereszkiewicz2241]

How anyone learned to play piano like this is truly mind boggling.

[@veralotters]

Bravissimo ❤

[@dominiquebodson6271]

MAGIQUE !

[@captainreza1]

Exquisite performance of a masterpiece! What a treat! Bravos!

[@leonardomartina5131]

Magistrali.

[@ninoujulhia1356]

Talent beauté charisme. Merveilleux interprètes !

[@ricardofranciszayas]

Miracles do happen.

[@danieldemesse6943]

Absolutely fabulous !😵‍💫

[@glowmentor]

Superhuman... look at the various rhythms across the hands just at 32:09 alone! I've known this piece my whole life, and I just can't comprehend how they have achieved this.

[@organboi]

Unbelievably great playing. Astounding musicianship. I'd almost rather hear them play it over an orchestra. It sounds so much like an orchestra. Unreal. Kinda too bad the audience didn't know it was over.

[@gilberttessier1871]

The audience didn't want it to be over. Spring into Summer!🥰

[@thomastereszkiewicz2241]

I think they knew it was over but waited until it was appropriate to clap. The pianists couldn't move for a few moments due to the intensity of the music.

[@user-wo5lc6vu6o]

Фантастическая музыка чудесное исполнение❤

[@musicamasmusica]

this is phenomenal guys! bravi !!

[@strife_fox]

Deux merveilleux pianistes ! parfait

[@mrj9926]

솔로든 트윈이든 포핸즈든 몇 안되는 봄의제전 피아노 편곡 영상을 유투브에서 꽤 찾아봤지만, 이 영상이 아직까진 최고다 아르헤리치가 잘 모르겠는 누군가랑 트윈으로 연주한것도 솔직히 명성에 비해 별로였다고 생각했는데, 이 형제는 스트라빈스키 특유의 깔끔함을 유지하면서도 오케스트라 원버전의 표현력도 잘 살려냈다 특히 왼쪽의 저음 연주자가 2 4 5곡의 통주저음이나 퍼커션을 재현한 부분은 딱 내가 찾던 봄의제전 피아노 해석이다 외모에 놀라고 연주에 감탄했다

[@luciozandonadi]

Gotta love headbangers, right? Excellent work, boys! And by heart, omg! Amazing!

[@marilenesaenz5830]

They are magnificently👏🌹💌🌎

[@culturevulture2011]

I didn't think this would work. Rite of Spring only for piano 4 hands? Well it does. At least the way they play it. Quite wonderful! Exciting.

[@iglaguna2046]

Más allá de lo imaginable. Bravísimo!! Vaya par!

[@odile296]

Merveilleusement bien interprété, vous ne faites QU'UN ! splendide, je ne me lasse pas de vous écouter encore et encore. Vraiment très beau. Un grand merci, et bonne continuation.

[@MsCacarvalho]

Amazing!! 💙💙

[@cofirat1]

Bravo guys you are amazing. This makes our world have sense. Thank you 🙏

[@JramLisztfan]

Sacrificial dance was played fantastically

[@Lelik0471]

Incredible

[@susanarossi7979]

Obra complicada, difícil, si las hay!! Son extraordinarios...Stravinsky,... no es sencillo abordar sus obras!! 👏👏❣

[@sarahhayashi1072]

Awesome pianists!! Blessings upon blessings!

[@iuribaptista]

I heard you play this piece at Amare two months ago and I still can't take your performance out of my mind. It was better live with two pianos, but I'm playing this video on repeat and it still gives me goosebumps. Bravissmo!

[@Claude1Rochon]

9:09 is another moment in musical history

[@gerliensmelt8309]

Prachtig en knap getimed dynamisch en harmonisch en melodieis

[@cristianotaduy8775]

Masters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-uk4mp1cq5t]

Bravo❣

[@user-ei9hx9wq7b]

СТРАВИНСКИЙ! Модерн, фееверкФантазий!!!!!!

[@filibertopierami6892]

Incredibile!!!!!!