Volodos plays Brahms' Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 21 No. 1

[@789armstrong]

Volodos is probably the greatest living pianist. Once again he proves that he is a superb musician as well as a great virtuoso.

[@ianboard544]

For me, a toss up between him and Sokolov, depending on the music.

[@EmptyVee00000]

He or Kissin.

[@jans5331]

Heard it again today and still have to say it was wonderful again. I have not heard a better performance nor an equally brilliant one. Thank you!

[@aperson6934]

1:32 - Var 1 3:02 - Var 2 3:58 - Var 3 5:00 - Var 4 5:58 - Var 5 7:29 - Var 6 8:29 - Var 7 10:12 - Var 8 11:01 - Var 9 12:28 - Var 10 13:19 - Var 11

[@parkch1123]

This melody is so beautiful... Incredible performance!

[@tomholownia2085]

There's a cough at the end!!!! This was live!?!?!?!? This has to be one of the best recordings ever made. Absolutely flawless technique, and flawless interpretation, Volodos is a genius

[@shawnmand5607]

And Volodos deemed it "unnecessary" to record. What choice does he leave us but to record him live in concert?

[@cicir423]

My gosh, this literally rips my heart. What a gift this is to hear such a special, rarely played piece performed in this way. It's hard to find words to express the beauty and vulnerable level of expression in this performance.

[@paulstrickler5684]

The sound of this piano is just gorgeous. I wonder what make.

[@jans5331]

It does not happen very often but it does happen - a new and wonderful discovery for me. The brilliant Volodos I know but this beautiful composition was new to me. Thank you for uploading !

[@paulmetdebbie447]

He takes the time to let the important notes sing, very beautiful. Great tone, velvet, grand and clear as a bell, a unique combination. A very romantic Brahms indeed, one clearly hears the voice of Schumann too. Just discovered this composition because of your upload, thank you very much❤️!

[@NickBottom]

You're welcome

[@Pic0la]

Wonderfull, saw this live in Eindhoven (Netherlands) quite some years ago and have been waiting ever since for someone to put this online. thank you! :)

[@miopva]

II variation is so beautiful.

[@rahkmaninov9692]

One of the greatest masterpieces of all time!

[@sandyhsu1550]

Thank you very much for uploading this!!! His piano recital few years ago was still the best piano recital I have seen. Sometimes I really hope he makes more recording😢

[@darnfirefingers]

Oh my gosh Mr. Volodos!

[@Musicforever3000]

Incredible performance! Bravissimo!

[@dasglasperlenspiel10]

This is one of my favorite pieces by Brahms. I also have a wonderful late "live" recording by Edwin Fischer that is quite different from this, and also very beautiful.

[@wolfgangklofat594]

Der Pianist gibt gleichsam den einzelnen Tönen ihre Zeit und damit die Muße, sich aus sich selbst in der intendierten Komposition zu entfalten, so dass ein selten harmonisches Klangbild der Stille und Ruhe entsteht...

[@serenaebner7866]

Le quattro battute che coincidono con 14:50, secondo me, sono tra le più belle mai scritte. Io ho studiato ed eseguito l'intero pezzo per loro. Lui è eccezionale

[@ianboard544]

wonderful

[@ariovski]

Que maravilha de intérprete. Um controle voluptuoso de acordes, que chegam ao ponto de fazer submergir a minha alma em uma planície luxuosa de doçuras reconfortantes.

[@nylehotaling675]

Astonishingly good performance....

[@nadastojanovic9585]

He is amazing!!!

[@dianecothern1999]

Yes, Volodos plays this piece so movingly....delicate, tender....utterly lovely. ~ Diane Cothern

[@elenam5740]

Величайший пианист из всех!

[@bfposner]

Difficulties fall away revealing the music beneath.

[@mostsickestvideos4483]

indeed, the greatest trait of his playing

[@steffen5121]

I like the harmony progression at 15:40 till the end.

[@antoineroche2073]

14:52 Incredible...

[@aidamachado2839]

maravilha ❤

[@JonathanWaterhouse]

This is reminiscent of Horowitz in the way that all the sub melodies are clear in the performance. I have not found a better recording of this to date.

[@andyschnabel5225]

Yes! Volodos playing this set of variations is sheer bliss and joy. It brings a mood of serenity and exaltation that I can only find in the Haydn Variations later.

[@mariaquaranta1190]

Richter's recording (avaible on KZbin) is something incredibly beautiful too.... I love both!!!

[@EmptyVee00000]

Horowitz did not even come close to the likes of Ashkenazy, Gilels, Richter, or Volodos; not to speak of the great Rachmaninoff.

[@shawnmand5607]

@@EmptyVee00000 To each their own, but Rachmaninoff regarded Horowitz very highly. Richter said once at lunch, "Soon, the greatest pianist in the world will come to give a recital," and people started telling him, "How is that possible? Surely, you are the best pianist in the world!" To which Richter replied with a smile, "Let's see what you think after we listen to Horowitz's concert."

[@EmptyVee00000]

@@shawnmand5607 The Rachmaninoff story is either apocryphal, or he was just being "nice' to his colleague. Richter, on the other hand, and I know someone who knew him very well, replied with a sarcastic smile, having actually just said, "Soon, the 'greatest' pianist in the world will come to give a recital." Emperor's New Clothes.

[@adelesteff3902]

Décidément, j'adore ce pianiste ! Je devrais dire que j'adore Brahms d'abord, ce qui est vrai, mais comment savoir que j'adore Brahms si on ne le joue pas comme ça ???

[@NickBottom]

Dans mon expérience, on peut mal jouer Brahms et, du fait de la complexité de la composition, cela reste tolérable (contrairement à Beethoven ou Mozart). Mais Volodos le transcende vraiment!

[@adelesteff3902]

Je vous comprends, mais à quoi cela sert-il de tolérer que quelqu'un joue mal, alors que ce dont on a besoin c'est que ce soit transcendant justement, fulgurant, mystérieux et pourtant limpide… Volodos donne peu de concerts, j'ai tendance à penser qu'il a raison et que c'est une des conditions de la hauteur de son jeu. La musique classique que j'écoute depuis si longtemps me semble de plus en plus indispensable mais si étrange…

[@Hamadan]

Thank you for uploading this wonderful recording! It is truly a hidden gem!!!!!!! Where can I get the recording? I want to buy it. (I couldn't find in Mr. Volodos's discography.)

[@dasol111]

9:57 😍

[@philipkuttner7945]

I tried to learn this and it is HARD!

[@pianist0130]

Damn hard! it is my next piece!

[@OE1FEU]

Is this a live recording? When recorded? And what was the rest of the recital's programme?

[@nylehotaling675]

Sehr, sehr vorhaben, das Herbringen...

[@estevansantiagopiano]

lacrou

[@islejoyeuse]

Julius Katchen

[@_oubliette]

10:11

[@msotil]

What an incredibly detailed performance. This piece must be hell to play and to play it flawlessly like Volodos here defies belief. However, I am surprised at the tempo he takes on variation No. 9. I'm still grappling with it. I don't quite grasp the emotional meaning of the break of pace.

[@NickBottom]

I think that was sheer genius

[@paulmetdebbie447]

If you can play like this it will be heaven.

[@nylehotaling675]

Wrting as if out from the Golden Eternity; the Noble And Good one soul composer... I recommend this very much for Rezefede adherents, Celtic Redemption. The composer undoubtedly understands very well, clearly, the doctrine of Redemption. At that time, many thought they should believe this was Christ- this was permissible up until Aquarius, even though both Christ and Barbhelon or Marah had been Removed, before 500 A.D. With Aquarius it was not well for any of those, nor any of the zealot purveyors; the Religion Path was removed, making 12 become 11, of a Primordial projection. In Celtic Redemption, the Redeemer god is best though of as Omketcecwyeq, the son of Draik; a Redeemer Avatar, similar to Jeoasos, Adonis, Attis and others; as in that former religion, his mother Branwen, the Saviour, correctly. It could not really be Marah, or Mary, after 500 or so; Catholics could attract a blessing from Juno, for praying to Mary. As I noticed that much of Brahms work is very Branwen, Salvific, I found out that his true Patriarchal Attribution, or Rezefede was Celtic Saxon. He had Leverty ancestors, as also certain other excellent musicians of the aeon. Such Celts made a very good decision to go out of a Celtic land; conditions there were afflicted, perhaps Luck generally; change their last names. This insight came especially from the First piano concerto...

[@nylehotaling675]

Wrting as if out from the Golden Eternity; the Noble And Good one soul composer... I recommend this very much for Rezefede adherents, Celtic Redemption. The composer undoubtedly understands very well, clearly, the doctrine of Redemption. At that time, many thought they should believe this was Christ- this was permissible up until Aquarius, even though both Christ and Barbhelon or Marah had been Removed, before 500 A.D. With Aquarius it was not well for any of those, nor any of the zealot purveyors; the Religion Path was removed, making 12 become 11, of a Primordial projection. 13, if including Gnostic (better), or other more primordial religion. In Celtic Redemption, the Redeemer god is best though of as Omketcecwyeq, the son of Draik; a Redeemer Avatar, similar to Jeoasos, Adonis, Attis and others; as in that former religion, his mother Branwen, Saviour, correctly; a Mahavatar. It could not really be Marah, or Mary, after 500 or so; Catholics could attract a blessing from Juno, for praying to Mary. As I noticed that much of Brahms work is very Branwen, Salvific, I found out that his true Patriarchal Attribution, or Rezefede was Celtic Saxon. He had Leverty ancestors, as also certain other excellent musicians of the aeon. Such Celts made a very good decision to go out of a Celtic land; conditions there were afflicted, perhaps Luck generally was; change their last names. This insight came especially from the First piano concerto...

[@claudesaint-nuage]

lol😀