Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No.2

[@gonggonglive]

Take note that Tom played this with 4 fingers each hand and a rat was distracting him the entire time.

[@getwhacked33]

rat 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@jeremyclares4851]

I wasn’t a rat, I am a mouse so you better call yourself that…

[@gironellaam3055]

He also played with his feet For a few seconds

[@Stick_A]

"A rat" My bro never watched Tom and Jerry 😂

[@pianoplayingfishkeeper2094]

Casually drops Hungarian Rhapsody like it's Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

[@mengo4015]

So you just drop that out of nowhere? You're a monster dude... Keep up the good work

[@johnmcrafter4122]

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[@Franz_Liszt_Korean]

@@johnmcrafter4122 anz

[@suweii]

@@Franz_Liszt_Korean liszt

[@markoartz101]

I agree with your sentiment but you have to know that this does not happen out of nowhere. It takes months of practice and preparation to produce a perfomance like this. I speak as a pianist myself so I know what it takes.

[@Traumfanblueheron]

@A S Traum doesn't need to hype, he simply presents his artistry because he IS an exceptional Concert Pianist.

[@TraumPiano]

4:11 Friska 8:09 Cadenza

[@presto4076]

AMAZING, TRAUM!!

[@lolsup9817]

Incredibly traum! When are we going to see your take on the 4th Chopin Ballade or maybe some more Beethoven Sonatas?

[@kingvirgobabby5348]

Finallyyyy

[@nikolasbradley3608]

Is this your own cadenza Traum?

[@Ash1nerTV]

Awesome Traum! When will we see Feux Follets? I can’t wait!

[@nikolasbradley3608]

Been waiting for this since you uploaded your two person version! So happy it's here

[@adagur6954]

Yeah, I was also waiting for that!😁

[@markoartz101]

I've heard many, many versions of this over the years and I have to say that this performance is one of the cleanest I have ever heard. There are some extremely dense chordal passages that can be very muddy, even in the hands of the great concert pianists but Traum, you've managed to make every one of the very dense harmonies distinct and cohesive. There are many middle voices that often get lost in a wash of pedal but I was able to hear them all very well here, not to mention the great cadenza. Very, very well done Traum, a fantastic perfomance.

[@arcanios806]

And which versions did you hear to come to this conclusion?

[@markoartz101]

@@arcanios806 when I say the word 'version' I'm referring to many different artists interpretations of the rhapsody, far too many to pick out any 1 in particular. Why, don't you belive me? I'm 56 now and have been a classical pianist for over 40 years. It's fairly easy to listen yourself to a few on you tube and make up your own mind 😊

[@arcanios806]

@@markoartz101 Why are you reacting like this? I never questioned anything you said; I just wanted to know which performance you are thinking of. Because this one lacks very much. I would really like to know which pianists you are thinking about when saying this.

[@ashermay6513]

@@markoartz101 40 years, damn. You have my respect.

[@OKAYYESZZ69]

How good would you say Valentina Lisitsa’s interpretation is?

[@user-cj6pe3vy3b]

Listz’s Hungarian Rhapsodies are always a pleasure to listen to. Thanks for uploading 🎉

[@jhNic]

Ah, so you are the generous number that everyone are talking about, the opposite of zero huh

[@trebleclef9844]

@@jhNic wdym

[@ashermay6513]

@@trebleclef9844 His name is 1.

[@trebleclef9844]

@@ashermay6513 \ok

[@blockthegames4595]

I dont think everybody understands how amazing this performens is... you have to be a *pianist* to do all of the extremely hard vosinges and acsents. He is so different from all of the other KZbinrs he is an actual pianist!

[@highstimulation2497]

wait, some youtube piano things are not actually pianists? do you mean that they don't make appearances as themselves in real life, or that they are in fact computers?

[@Traumfanblueheron]

@Block the games Traum is a Concert Pianist and Yes, he is an exceptional Pianist.

[@daniel720]

@@Traumfanblueheron I see you everywhere on all his videos

[@miltonmoore8369]

DON'T DEMEAN OTHER PIANISTS PERHAPS NOT AS TALENTED AS THIS ONE IS WITH SNIDE QUIPS ABOUT NOT BEING "ACTUAL."😖😫😡👎

[@ShinnoEli]

@@miltonmoore8369 Absolutely agree, but the OP's first language isn't English (according to their channel); their vocab selection isn't going to be ideal.

[@danielladwein6194]

Brought tears to my eye withi this piece. Absolute legend Traum. As a hungarian I approve:) Very nice hungarian touches. Cziffra and Liszt are proud

[@Bananabeacon]

You really know how to make pieces your own. You play in such a unique way! It's very refreshing to hear you play, you don't really play 'by the book' so to speak but interpret it in your own way! Love it!

[@Traumfanblueheron]

Exactly why I love Traum's performances.

[@-.-_-kimpongpong]

이분은 볼때마다 연주가 너무 깔끔해서 좋은것같습니다. 손이 빠른데 정확도도 너무좋고 파워가 있어서 좋네요. 잘듣고 갑니다.

[@axyspianostudio]

kinda hard to hear the pedalling in his playing because of the reverb sometimes tbh...

[@SalahuddinAyyubi-tu1pu]

yes.

[@user-hv6bl9us2n]

넹 파워 미칩니다. 직접 들어보면 진짜 깜놀.

[@SirracSK]

This an extremely underrated channel, I never like to compare pianists, but in terms of popularity and recognition, he should be mentioned in the same breath as Kassia And Roseau

[@dmwalker24]

Articulate, dynamic, and the feeling doesn't get lost or become an after-though to the technicallity. The Friska was glorious. I've seen quite a few performances of this piece, and they occasionally give the impression that it's Liszt who is dragging the player around. Like they're strapped to the back of a wild animal, and hoping to hold on long enough to make it across the finish line. When you play, it always sounds like you're the one in charge.

[@ranger8754]

So true, well said!

[@cursorjustvanished]

that cadenza was absolutely insane

[@Miruna_Pianist]

Amazing playing! The end was so powerful and grandiose, The Friska part so lovely,and The Lassan part so calming.. ....☺️🌺 One of my favourites interpretations of this Hungarian Rhapsody by Liszt!😊

[@Ash1nerTV]

Omg he did it! You are a LEGEND Traum!

[@mcbuuiop]

The entire thing was so clean. The cadenza was executed so well, prestissimo at the original ending was emphasized and Traum, your performance when I think of Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 is yours. Truly well done! Keep up the work.

[@khansaamira27]

You finally played one of my favorite pieces from Liszt! I admire you, Traum. Thank you

[@Football_Pro60]

Now this is perfection. Absolutely fabulous rubato round the beginning Lassan, for the Friska, it was very energetic, I was singing this for months on end and the Cadenza... breathtaking, and all in all, a masterpiece much like all of your other pieces. I just keep wanting to listen to these pieces every day as Liszt and Beethoven are some of my favourite composers for piano pieces. Thank you this makes me so happy!

[@Mikotpiano]

WOW, you surprise me more and more, a week ago (approximately) you uploaded islamey and now a Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody, amazing

[@TranscendentalMiner]

Well played, Traum! It’s so good to see you upload a solo version of this piece.

[@dylanschiavi]

I'm all but convinced that Traum is a professional pianist who simply does this on the side. Through all my endless scrolling on KZbin, I have only found a few pianists who genuinely are extremely impressive (i.e. Rousseau, Kassia, & others). Traum on the other hand takes this to a whole new level. Every video they have uploaded is professional level repertoire, played to a professional level. All I have to say is that if you are not a professional pianist you deserve to be but you are also a guiding light to those who wish to be and those who just enjoy the music. If you are a professional pianist, then keep doing what you are doing because you are most certainly one of the best at it. Although I'm sure you have far more experience than me, I hope my decade of experience on piano is enough to say that I think you are the best pianist on KZbin who isn't strictly a professional. Finally, if this cadenza is original, I just want you to know. You also have an incredible talent in composition and you should pursue it to leave your mark on music forever. I would love to hear some original works on the channel and more of your expansive repertoire. ~ Dylan S.

[@Traumfanblueheron]

Yes, indeed, Traum is an exceptional Concert Pianist and he created this channel due to Covid lockdown. We have been blessed by Traum's beautiful artistry and many are inspired by him. The Cadenza is not Traum's original, it's by Eugen d'Albert. Have you watched the Traumian channel where Traum demonstrated his superb techniques playing on his Yamaha upright? There's also the Traum Radio Channel where he premiered with Beethoven/Liszt's Transcription of Symphony #8

[@koofumkim4571]

He's Sung Chan

[@anonymoose2517]

This is the piece that made me start learning the piano at 30yrs old. Now a grade 4 this seems even more impossible than it did before I started 😂

[@alexhoffmann3002]

It only gets worse as you get better.

[@sucroseboy4940]

It always feels like your repertoire goals are moving further away, the more you learn. But at some point it’ll reverse. For me it was quite sudden when I realized that i was capable of learning the piece I always thought I’d never learn. As long as you keep challenging your capabilities, it’ll come at some point

[@akihana4113]

I started this piece when I was 13, and 20 years later I’m still struggling at playing it😂

[@IgglordGod]

Dang unc don't give up​@@akihana4113

[@Sean17lol]

Been waiting for this :) You truly are the best pianist on youtube

[@Wishdreamerx]

That ending, I feel like that's what Liszt would have wanted people to do with this piece, just going absolutely nuts!

[@jukeban646]

you know Traum is going to release a masterpiece when he doesn't upload for a long time

[@acompyt]

No way! I was just about to request this piece! I truly believe Traum is the best pianist of this genre on KZbin. He really deserves more subscribers! Keep up the amazing content!

[@johnmcrafter4122]

Traum is so underrated

[@bjornnoordman]

Speachless, no other word for it

[@0TomScott0]

Had a smile on my face the whole time, what an amazing interpretation of this wonderful piece!

[@stephanjiricek8533]

You are incredible! You deserve so much more than 126.000 followers. These performances are out of this world!👏👏👏👏

[@arcanios806]

Actually it was pretty bad with a lot of mistakes.

[@ashermay6513]

@@arcanios806 Calling it “pretty bad” is just rather arrogant to be honest. I’ve heard many great pianist performances which have minor mistakes in them, but people are still allowed to enjoy interpretations of pieces, and so you replying to different people’s positive comments calling it bad is not painting you in a positive light, especially considering how the consensus on this interpretation has been widely regarded in the comments as a good one. To imply that you know that it’s bad and that everyone else is wrong takes a lot of hubris. If you don’t like it, don’t listen to it, and perhaps upload your own interpretation of it to correct all of the mistakes he made. Have a good day.

[@arcanios806]

@@ashermay6513 So first of all: for you the many decide what is right and wrong, yes? So if the majority has this opinion, it must be true?! Sounds like a pretty dangerous thing to say... The interpretation is rather bad. That isn't an opinion, it is a fact. Did you hear other interpretations of this exact peace, then you know this as well. It is just so strange to see all this praise to such a performance while other pianists are basicly ignored.

[@ashermay6513]

@@arcanios806 I never said that, but you may continue to vilify yourself by putting words in my mouth. People enjoyed it, for the most part. That means what? Most people thought it was good. You are flatly saying that it is objectively bad, but who are you to say that? I’m not saying it is objectively good, because musical expression is a very subjective thing. My sister makes the claim that all classical music is objectively bad, just because she doesn’t like it. I have known others to claim that a piece is bad simply because they don’t like it. As I said, it takes hubris to suggest that you’re the arbiter of what’s good and bad. And of course people aren’t going to talk as much about other pianists on here. Comparing interpretations takes away from the value one can draw from them. If I listened to Pisarenko’s rendition of Six Moments Musicaux Op. 16 No. 4, and then went into the comments and started talking about how bad I thought it was and instead spoke about how much better Lugansky’s was, that’d be quite scummy. But you’re not even doing that. You aren’t saying you think it’s bad, you’re claiming that you, of all the people who heard it, possess the knowledge to objectively say that this rendition is bad. That’s just silly. Just say you don’t like it and move on. Bringing negativity to people’s positive remarks about this interpretation (which admittedly I did enjoy for the most part) is not doing you any favours, and pretending to have the ultimate authority to decide whether or not a rendition is “good” or “bad” is, again, just silly.

[@Traumfanblueheron]

@@ashermay6513 Very well said! Thank YOU.

[@FabiansPiano]

I love that you hear every single note at the fast repeating sections

[@jonathanjc1131]

I can say for certain you are a highly acclaimed pianist. That Friska was incredible. The touch and voicing was perfect.

[@SoundScore7724]

I've been waiting for this like forever!!! I love this piece. Thank you for this upload.

[@rogiervk1]

Hahah your repeated notes at 0:58 just maked me laugh for how insane your expression is 😂 One of the best piano channels on youtube for sure!!!

[@-gorillagutzz-8246]

He hearts every comment, talk about dedication! Hes a maestro and he appreciates his fanbase.

[@___yoursunrise]

Just imagine. Such outstanding I believe world class performer is here to absolutely free give us chance to be observers of this masterpiece… huge thank you that you don’t giving up and doing it for any reason. My believe is that if you will make even one person feel better - you win in this game. And you did. P.s. Greetings from Ukraine 🇺🇦. Because of terrorist state that came to us/continued full scale war I can’t play my piano physically and mentally. But listening- is my second shelter. 🙏🤝 You are awesome. Thank you

[@seanwilliams5953]

Traum is something else man. Dropped this more casually than a Nocturne😂! How could you not love him! Absolute legend! Maestro! Thank you!

[@rotatoe]

Traum, I am nowhere near your skill level,but your videos motivate me to keep pushing myself. Please keep playing and posting. the world is a much better place with performances like this out there.

[@gamesau7942]

Now i can se clearly which is my favourite version of this piece, definitely yours is my favourite

[@ilyas9611]

Finally you drop my favorite piano piece of all time. I really waited for your specific performance of it for a long time, and let me tell you I’m really not disappointed like always. I love you man you make my life better ❤

[@m.moonsie]

Traum Piano might be the best KZbinr pianist right now! This is so hardcore! 🤣🤣 Some of the more famous KZbinr of the same content genre are NOT EVEN CLOSE to this! But of course, I believe Traum is a concert pianist.

[@w00dgear]

Wow! I really love Hungarian Rhapsody 2, and it's really cool that you recorded your performance interpretation!

[@tinaselka8155]

Ein reiner Genuss von Anfang bis Schluss 👍🎹👍 Du bist ein so krasser Pianist

[@dharmaboyN7]

Traum, that was bloody brilliant! Bravissimo! You really are in your element with Liszt.

[@aditim4828]

TRAUM my guy i just recently discovered ur channel, and ive been binging all ur videos everyday HAHA ur such an amazing pianist and an even more wonderful person! i love all of your works and this one definitely didnt disappoint :)) stay safe, happy and healthy always :DD (also how do u play so fast yet so perfectly damn😭)

[@Traumfanblueheron]

@Aditi M Don't miss Traumian channel and Traum Radio Channel

[@miwir1248]

Traum just drops these monster pieces so casually and totally nails them! Bravo!!

[@ksg_chy]

톰과 제리... 연타 진짜 경이롭습니다 카덴차는 비처럼 쏟아지는 점들을 넋놓고 보기만 했네여,, 잘 보고 잘 듣고 갑니당!!

[@EEthanGao]

Hi Traum, Excellent video as always. I thought the normal ending was difficult but you just blew it out of the water. I’m currently trying my own hand at it and all your movements are so calculated. Did you compose this? It’s incredible. Please do more Liszt pieces like this in the future! You were made to play these! Thanks

[@trebleclef9844]

wow 2 bucks

[@Franz_Liszt_Korean]

Great

[@flossdojo5151]

@@trebleclef9844 better than nothing

[@user-po1uk2of6g]

@@flossdojo5151No. Nothing is better than donating this measly amount.

[@justanundertalefan1607]

@@user-po1uk2of6g shut up man, they just wanted to support the KZbinr and probably didn’t have that much money to spare

[@saya1001]

I love the clarity of your notes throughout the piece, makes it very enjoyable to listen to. Well played Traum :)

[@Alejandro-fr9jc]

Yet another masterpiece! Excellent

[@meiji7591]

You are one of my favorite pianists. it is too beautiful! 🎶🤩👋👍❤

[@karakamen]

This interpretation actually made my heart sing and dance!

[@dianneyale6318]

Well that just jump started my day. Wonderful and amazing! Thank you!

[@fakiAZer]

YES my favourite piece i've practiced so many hours for this piece

[@charlesthomas5956]

This is one of my favorite hungarian rhapsodies. Its all great from 0:03 - 9:09 but my favorite part is 8:52 - 9:09

[@liszt9132]

Yess!! Finally!! The normal HR2, I've waited so long for this!! Amazing performance!!

[@vedanttoke20]

The grace notes make your interpretation the best

[@thewanderingone679]

Such an underrated video, great performance!

[@ave4704]

We all collectively love you, Traum!

[@franzliszt1871]

one of my favourite liszt' s composition and you performed really well and with a beautiful cadenza.

[@danielpetrovics5830]

this is so underrated. i just discovered your chanel a few days ago and been watching a few of your videos and i really like your style of playing. it seems to be in flow and i really enjoy it. thank you

[@kingvirgobabby5348]

It's amazing how you came out to be I remember when u only had 64k subs now u have 100 plus subs and can play Hungarian rhapsody is very impressive good job traum

[@openclubclub]

Awesome interpretation heh. Absolutely love the bouncy mood, excellent job Traum.

[@Dylonely42]

I didn’t listen to this piece for a while, great playing and interesting cadenza. Always glad to see video from Traum !

[@shouzhebg]

HOW DO I KEEP SEEING YOU EVERYWHERE

[@timspiano5054]

Great job! This is one of my favourite pieces by Lizst, and you nailed it! 👏

[@ellahazan-fuchs7249]

Always amazing to get another Traum piece!!

[@4ss4ss1n5]

When the world needed him most, he returned

[@tommeng6522]

Amazing performance Traum! I knew you'd get around to this rhapsody eventually with how popular it is!

[@devnotfound8107]

Already knew it would be a marvelous performance before watching. Thanks for uploading my friend. P.S. I'm a big fan and I aspire to be a pianist like you

[@caesargreco7115]

Definitely captured the Hungarian vibe, well done, and thank you 😀. I reckon another fun piece would be the Galop in A minor by Liszt 😀. Very hard LMAOOO, but great work for this and previous performances 💪💪

[@SirloucoPiano]

Why didn't I got notified of this masterpiece KZbin? It's always great playing Traum! Thanks so much for publishig this!

[@Traumfanblueheron]

@Sirlouco Piano I actually laughed out loud when I read the comment that said he posted before you! Traum did it again! 😍

[@acsaha8304]

I wasn't expecting this today but a welcomed surprise it is! I immediately tapped the notification.

[@treywilkinson9989]

Great job Traum! The cadenza was beautiful!

[@francoismusic_]

The Extreme Cadenza is so catchy, I love it!

[@jeffalmon6604]

My gosh this is Beautiful

[@beaubeamont13]

I’ve been waiting for this for years. Bravo, my friend.

[@ericcabreraverdes4165]

Thank you so much for uploading this wonderful piece! Yours is my favourite interpretation together with Hamelin’s one.

[@DrdaantjeGaming]

thank you for this masterpiece traum , i love it 🫶

[@davisatdavis1]

In my opinion you are the best performer and interpreter of these hungarian rhapsodies

[@Frederic_Chopin08]

Hey traum this was extremely good I liked this aloot. Hungarian rhapsody no.2 is one of the best peices in the world and one of my favorites. I think I liked friska the most in this video. Everything in this video was played amazingly good!! What a very wonderful performance traum!! I was thinking about you uploading this Hungarian rhapsody acouple days ago. Have a good day and a good rest of time!!!!👏👏👏👏

[@martoooftw]

those left hand jumps are a nightmare for me, they require a significant amount of skill and precision, great great performance!

[@DirkdeZwijger]

You're awesome Traum!

[@XavierDumas]

Bravo! Thank you for all the video that you post for us, continue like that, you are the best!

[@jaivanttitus]

Thank you so much traum! I remember 2 years ago you had said in a comment that this is in your Repertoire Liszt, was waiting since then!

[@xsefyd]

My favorite part is the Friska, it gives me the chills for some reason…

[@eenayeah]

Bombastic return of the master! How Liszt-like!

[@n4meless24]

,.,., 4,342-5h Always a beauty to listen to, such a fantastic piece which shows lots of mastery.

[@lunawaa]

i just finished watching this and all i can say is... wow....

[@tahabirben8649]

That cadenza was insane, great work!!

[@lantusinfluencer]

I am simply speechless..,.

[@le4122]

finally I've been waiting for this for a long time. Great played Traum

[@manbat1890]

What an absolute genius! I'm very impressed by this improvisation of yours Traum.

[@JPLaria06]

Yep, one day I hope to be as amazing as Traum.

[@classicmusicYMoughit]

I love this part 4:47 ❤️

[@kamilfattouh4556]

My favorite pianist dropping my favorite my favorite piece!! Thank you so much Traum!!!

[@adrim4600]

*applauds in standing ovation*

[@TheGiKroox]

I really love this cover that you did, since it is very relaxing, and I used them twice to fall asleep and if I relax -w-

[@Theseakeys]

our bro can go very fast but he always play with feel 🔥🔥