Víkingur Ólafsson - Glass: Étude No. 5

[@deutschegrammophon]

How do you like the Glass album which Víkingur Ólafsson released on DG?

[@otisberlin]

Deutsche Grammophon beautiful interpretations, the original shines in a new light

[@MarkSeibold]

A superb performance by Vikingur. Also a striking visual capture and background, is so apropos for this musical piece.

[@davidemarchi6366]

Solo a me sembra una porcata pazzesca?

[@lifewithoutfudge]

Largely very good interpretations, but I do think his No. 15 is a little too fast and showy for what the piece actually is, although still a technical marvel. I may just be jealous, though.

[@jeanlou79]

@Konstantin Ridaya Well said! I was a bit reluctant at Philip Glass's work at first, but I've changed my mind.

[@lifewithoutfudge]

I've been practicing the Glass Piano Etudes for a couple months now, and while No. 5 is probably the simplest (and slowest) from a purely structural point of view, it really requires a deft ear and hand to bring out the full emotional resonance of this piece. Some of the "harder" etudes are actually easier to make sound good once you get the technical nitty-gritty out of the way, but with this one, there is complete transparency between performer and listener since the music is just so direct. I applaud this performance, especially the restraint to keep the tempo so rubato. I find the inclination to speed up a little over time hard to resist.

[@wzdavi]

I totally agree. The trick in this piece, is too bring out the emotion in this etude. Technical skills aren't too challenging, pulling out the mood of the piece is the hard part.

[@skelly790]

Just bought the score. The video shows a lot of the pedal work, which should help.

[@wzdavi]

Right. The pauses in the music mean everything. possibly his greatest sonata to date.

[@petureyvindsson8353]

This is one of the few happy moments of being alive right now

[@Tanirhum]

Pan cyan 1gr

[@pilea8887]

wer so gefühlvolle Musik komponiert und diese mit soviel Gefühl zum Ausdruck bringt, was nicht in Worte zu fassen ist, das sind ganz besondere Menschen.....ich liebe diese Musik.....

[@benmeitzen4184]

However controversial he may be, I love Glass. He reveals sublime beauty in the most simple structures and harmonies. His music is delicate, and exposing. I'm a fan.

[@burtonthomas4340]

Ben, I could not agree more!

[@Tzctplus]

Controversial? Really? He's part of the canon now, specially his operas, perhaps the most important composer alive today.

[@lesbsocal9107]

Yup

[@francobonanni3499]

Simple structures and harmonies too but very difficult to find and to compose with simple structures. Very difficult to keep them together to make sense to make a figure yet he miraculously does it. I find this great in Glass....great genius.

[@josedacunhafilho]

I couldn't agree more.

[@mickstearbs5330]

Glass' music springs to life in the hands of Vikingur Olafsson, far more so than when the composer himself plays it. This is beautiful!

[@thescatologistcopromancer3936]

@@lagunagreg4019 your channel doesn't have any content

[@willguyer]

@@lagunagreg4019 Go away, Greg. You have nothing to add here with your shallow empty critique. You do not belong here.

[@musicfanBRA]

True. Olafsson plays with more drama than Philip Glass itself.

[@dennischiapello7243]

True. Glass is not a particularly accomplished pianist, from what I've heard. (That's not an insult.)

[@povertyspec9651]

@@dennischiapello7243 He's not a virtuoso pianist. He spends so much time composing, and he is over 80 now as well.

[@heleneg.2393]

Une très belle atmosphère, et une vision splendide de l'oeuvre de la part de l'interprète, avec, toujours, présence, et continuité. Et une sonorité superbe. J'apprécie aussi beaucoup le travail cinématographique, parfaitement en rapport avec l'univers de cette étude, et avec celui de Philip Glass. Bravo pour toute cette réalisation !

[@ZOlij-dn6br]

I don’t have words, just enjoylistening Vikingur. I stared with his Ave Maria. There are no many deep piano players like him. I’m a ballet dancer,but love classical music soooo much. I ‘m an individual who feels and love his play.

[@daviddickey370]

Not only musically deft, but as a video, quite outstanding, from venue choice to cinematography; congratulations to all involved

[@laurakaiser1615]

I've heard this before...but never like this.....This is perfection

[@stefanobacci4549]

La musica di glass è ricerca dell'infinito , di ciò che di prezioso esiste ma non s'affera si può solo percepire col cuore. Vrsione onirica meravigliosa, spazio dilatato capace di contenere il destino del mondo. All'altezza del maestro

[@pjmvdbroek]

Vikingur playing in Harpa, wish I was sitting in the corner watching this miracle man making the Steinway sing

[@nelidaferraz6497]

This music just helps me keep going.....

[@feeltheforce7922]

Such an underrated Etude. Masterful rendition.

[@MrForestExplorer]

Love this piece. Gorgeous cinematography too.

[@tombombadyl4535]

My favorite pianist at the moment. Near perfect touch …

[@pilea8887]

ich liebe diese Musik von Glass und es ist so schön, voller Hingabe gespielt....

[@adamsmith9195]

Bravo to the artist. The works themselves are eye-opening, but these performances are mind-expanding.

[@megfunk9870]

We need this soft space to manage the pace of change. This is contemplative prayer!

[@michaelwilliams8781]

Sounds like it was rooted in a Satie Gnossienne ... very beautiful.

[@annekevangorkum]

MAGIQUE! Merci infiniment, je me sentais dans un autre monde, un monde meilleur, la paix, sérénité.

[@iabaly]

je suis entièrement d'accord avec vous!...Vous avez trouvé les mots que je cherchais! Merci!

[@berulan8463]

There's plenty of space between the notes for your mind to rest and your emotions to stroll slowly around.

[@margotp.6291]

Beautifully said. A simple inspiration that I needed thus now. Thank you.

[@stedfo111]

I really like the way you put word to emotions and impressions that usually are hard to express.

[@MidnightMiik]

Beautifully played. Incredible control with such a light touch. The piano sounds amazing too. The random people walking by outside oblivious to the delicate piano happening just inside that huge room is pretty surreal.

[@marleen498]

Heard him playing a few weeks ago in Madrid. So impressive!

[@brigittabrundlmayer9747]

Lucky you!🥰💗

[@musicfanBRA]

Such a delicate, touching piece, played with feeling, atomosphere.

[@livbusy4629]

At first this video popped up, I was like, who is this guy, bad composure playing the piano sticking his neck out, he is out to get himself some spinal pain in the neck, and what is wrong with the music, why is it so slow and not changing, but as soon as his right hand hit the fist note, suddenly I was dragged into this psychedelic outta space, or feeling stuck in time or something, I found myself kept listening after several minutes, and obsessively searching for Philip Glass in the next few days, and buying his etude book, and begging to play his piece, and sharing his Video. That is what a thoughtful stable as-if digitally composed multi-tracked music which fully displacing acoustic music instrument’s flavor can do to modern listeners .

[@brigittabrundlmayer9747]

We allways have something to discover within ourselves and I believe this music goes into your soul!

[@javidhuseynov2767]

while listening to this music sadness took over me, but keep listening i realised that the longer i listen to this music the more i desire to get into the sad mood, your music is obssesive, great work!

[@smokeyjoe6059]

Crazy what good music can do to the melancholic soul, right?

[@올라프Song]

넘 멋진 연주👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@PauloCesarMaiadeAguiar]

Fantastic Dear pianist. You are Genial performer. Congrats. Your tecnic is perfect most expressive. Many thanks for to share this dear Fantastic really

[@geramakarov5480]

Love this etude, interpretation and the settings; everything works together

[@pierrecrespin7151]

Wonderful playing, recording and filming

[@fflambeauutube]

The very modern and mostly glass hall that this is performed in is well-chosen.

[@lydievirolle3301]

Onirique .On s'envole ! Imaginez avec un danseur étoile ❣️🎶

[@6puritans9]

One of the best in recent years

[@yelassinacoulibaly]

The music of Faso is an inexhaustible source of sweetness. It allows us to plunge deep inside ourselves and at the same time resonate with our fellow man, Yé Lassina Coulibaly❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@leonducat1527]

What an amazing composition of Philip Glass - played with perfection. Magical as the reworking By Christian Badzura of the same piece

[@christineshultz7632]

👏 👏 👏 Marvelous, tender, wistful and spare! Bravo!!!

[@ijustretired]

He has the best interpretation

[@ErlendBLygre]

Gramophone: Artist of the Year 2019!!!

[@athanasiusjames1]

Brilliant. Sublime.

[@suppohkram]

Gah I love this guy and his aesthetic. Hello Mr. Ólafsson, beautiful performance!

[@MarkSeibold]

Knock knock who's there... I'm deeply moved... Knock knock who's there... I'm deeply depressed... Knock knock who's there... I'm so inspired I'm going to start piano lessons tomorrow... Knock knock who's there...I've always wanted to learn to play piano but after hearing this piece, I'm finally convinced, I'm allowed to do this... Knock knock who's there... You should know by now, it's Philip Glass, who else could it be? Whenever I hear a great Philip Glass piece I can't help but think of great movie soubdtracks, that he has won awards for, such as The Hours, or the famed trio of documentaries - Koyaanisqatsi, and so many more...

[@loveispatient0808]

Mark Seibold hi ! I am a piano teacher, would love to teach you 😀🎹!!

[@waysofseeing8585]

His tune reminds me Jóhann Jóhannsson. I absolutely admire Icelandic melancholy or their eyes toward abyss.

[@kissinconcrete]

and here we have witnessed genius!

[@thorenjohn]

Gorgeous playing and videography. Thank you!

[@marycavender7136]

This is a fresh versetile artist. Flexible and extraordinarily creative and developed talent!❤️💛🖤👍😁👌

[@billyves1]

Vraiment très beau, à tous niveaux ;-)

[@lucamaddalosso4087]

Beautiful!

[@gilbertmarques2796]

Magnifique, merci!

[@anneliesemougharbel7777]

Thank you for porting this relaxing video. Beautiful Harpa - amazing architecture!

[@MarioMartinez-fv6bi]

So delicate...! Can you imagine Lang Lang playing this? He would put up his entire repertoire of gestures.

[@Forestier1]

Mario Martinez I’d rather not 😬

[@timbo684]

@@thingiezz you should give his latest album a listen! its the most simplistic pieces played incredebly beautifully, he can be pretty sentimental if he chooses to!

[@BillyEveryday]

We must not speak of the Bang Bang for it is pain to the eyes and seasickness to the ears

[@РабигаМ-в1э]

Amazing perfect music 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 God bless you

[@lukescomb]

Thanks for taking out time to comment, I can't return all the love that's been showed to me through these comments ,Thanks for viewing. Where are you from dear 🌹🌹🌹

[@jonathanb4034]

Simply sublime

[@Transphantasmagoricalmutations]

A quiet place, to think about all the darkness and terrors in the world - forgotten - in solitude, yearning for a deeper meaning to it all, wishing for this life to be snuffed out or renewed with hitherto unbequeathed purpose.

[@bifeldman]

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Knock, knock. Who’s there? Knock, knock. Who’s there? Knock, knock. Who’s there? Knock, knock. Who’s there? Knock, knock. Who’s there? Knock, knock. Who’s there? Philip Glass

[@markdenemark7298]

The human idiocy is there.

[@dhmmasson]

Best joke ever

[@peaceandlove22999]

philip glass who?!

[@sevenoranges]

@@peaceandlove22999 Who's there?

[@lesbsocal9107]

But you omit the points where Glass diverges from the psttern, creating an etherial experience. Such is the gegius of Glass. May I suggest monster truck rally videos if you don't like it here

[@matthieujoly]

J'ai découvert Víkingur Ólafsson avec étonnement sur un CD (Piano Works de P. Glass) à la médiathèque de la ville pas très loin de notre village. Ce musicien est juste parfait pour ce compositeur.

[@csb2338]

Écoute son enregistrement du deuxième mouvement de la quatrième sonate pour orgue de Bach.

[@thomasb185]

why do you keep calling this sad? it's not sad, it's calm and relaxing, everytime i hear this i just imagine myself in the bottom of a cold lake, just lying there thinking and so on, and then i listen to another really great composition (which i suggest by the way, and hope you enjoy): Shostakovich - Piano Concerto No. 2: II. Andante, and that makes my day.

[@smokeyjoe6059]

This reminds me of the opening to a Quantic Dream title (Heavy Rain, Detroit: Become Human), and all of the depth of sadness that you're about to embark on. The stark simplicity and resonance between pauses and the last key played, that just brings this - melancholy to the track, that really makes it feel grounded and depressing in a grey-skied world. I love it though. It *really speaks to me.

[@juilietpritchard6560]

I agree ...calm and relaxed not sad

[@lc1715]

It can be sad and calm and relaxing and hopeful, and many other things, all at the same time.

[@danielche2349]

I agree, I this more cold and empty than sad. It’s rather a lack of emotion than a painful emotion

[@Banane3]

tahnkfully everyone can interpret music the way they want. for me this is sad, for u its calm, who cares, we all enjoy it.

[@gabrieldecarvalho_.]

Meu pianista favorito

[@nazlhilalcetinkaya4731]

Loves from Turkey! 😍

[@lukescomb]

Thanks for taking out time to comment, I can't return all the love that's been showed to me through these comments ,Thanks for viewing. Where are you from dear 🌹🌹🌹

[@rantingcullinarian]

Deutsche Grammophon really never fails to impress.

[@gilbertmarques2796]

Speechless....

[@wjdaddy3284]

깊은 해구 속에서 쪼그려 앉은 기분.

[@mrkongsimr]

Beautiful and well played . I also love the piece from The Hours , that's how I met Glass I take it you're Icelandic , aren't you ??

[@Jameswallace21]

sputnik it’s not sad to me but requires touch and Glass is wonderful

[@aprilcarney201]

Happy Birthday Glass

[@michaeleickermann1706]

a pure master piece!

[@ilpaul8073]

I really love Glass' works. For the first 15 seconds...

[@CM-qo2ns]

Ooh nice and cold ❄️

[@modernclassicalplaylists4202]

Fantastic

[@Yup900]

It is very calming.

[@gijsschubert7901]

Ja, maar ook een beetje saai....

[@lukescomb]

Thanks for taking out time to comment, I can't return all the love that's been showed to me through these comments ,Thanks for viewing. Where are you from dear 🌹🌹

[@iabaly]

What is in your soul when you compose such sad but so beautiful music?

[@mariaantoniacasadovinas8915]

Precioso

[@gnitzsche789]

Grandios.

[@OksanaBell]

Отличное исполнение ÷) Я не понимаю, как это чудо называется всего лишь "этюд "

[@fabianosantos7269]

O pianista se funde com o piano, parece que são um corpo só. Bravo !

[@joselazaromarcilla6290]

interioriziacion pianistica soberbia...

[@romuvuc]

Your brilliant :)

[@istilius]

I feel something of magic in this song. I do not understand why. Was it the soundtrack in somewere?

[@BenSadounJeremie]

Nice. Contrary to what we might think, those Glass works are somehow difficult to interpret for there is only music in them. And the difficulty dwells in creating the right ambience. So good job.

[@mirtumiau]

Superbe

[@meraki1996]

Ok... I fell in love.

How

[@elderberryva9282]

who tf decided that putting an ad in the middle of a gLASS PIECE OF ALL THINGS is a good idea >:( now i have to start over from the beginning to get the trance effect back (which i guess in the end isn’t a bad thing :D)

[@wailspa]

谢谢你 😢❤

[@radahhhh]

the best!

[@elmegade3]

The Radiohead of classical music. Brilliant!

[@Konamalunu]

Glass wrote surely some wonderful pieces....

[@shaltaibaltai6423]

He didn't. He wrote primitive shite.

[@Konamalunu]

ok.

[@shaltaibaltai6423]

he didn't

[@Konamalunu]

Henry Eisenberg and you eat little children, idiot

[@irinazankina7157]

Казалось бы, очень простая музыка. Но такая глубина в этой простоте. И да, что то есть сюрреалистическое в этой музыке

La banda sonora de "in the mood of Love" de Shiberu Ubagayashi, sin embargo, me parece una obra maestra. Repetitiva hasta lo infinito.

[@toomos9844]

Superbra jobbba! ;)

[@alejash21]

¡Hemoso!

[@prototropo]

Glass finds harmonies, sometimes even in just intervals, that seem hidden from access to the average mortal. Then he assembles them in metrical scaffolding that might be called non-Euclidean. It's about as "Road Not Taken" as possible from the would-be ascendant to the throne: dodecaphonic composition. (That king died before his gluteus could maximus.)

[@esoterika89]

This music helps me read through lengthy sovereignty documents. It's regal and empowering and brings life to the words. I love it.

[@Invierno41]

Excelent

[@CarlosGiordano-u9k]

Olafsson logra interpretar a Glass con singular dulzura ; sus temas, brillantes y envolventes, son de una particular belleza.

[@camnilee4595]

노벨 문학상 작가 '한강'님이 좋아하신다는 곡입니다^^

[@ssslin_is_me]

blessing or desperation, can't tell

[@saladsalad9991]

this piece goes thru my head when ever I need to reach out to a company through their 1800 customer service number

[@MarcoInchingolo83]

[@ursulakamay2118]

beautiful!!!

[@carolinaroveroni8101]

Very InTEsResTing

[@patrickboucly4609]

Wonderful performance yesterday in Nantes! Thank you

[@thefilthyjew2022]

nantes shit

[@franciscosantana9216]

Como conseguir obras dessa gravadora aqui no Brasil?