Brahms - Sonata No.1 G Major - Allegro molto moderato

[bergamasque310]

バレンボイムのピアノが素晴らしいと思います

[gitprofnikat]

I think this performance is rather "watered down", especially in the piano part which really has absolutely no color or character whatsoever, leaving Perlman all by himself. Tempo for this movement is always somewhat of a problem, and most people, including here, tend to present a somewhat glib reading, often because the MOLTO moderato is given short shrift. Lots more on which to comment, but the limitation of the post length precludes getting into an erudite discussion on interpretation.

[bedetrick]

4:05 I think this is the first time I've ever heard an out of tune note from Perlman! learning this sonata now and loving it.

[maopassione]

素敵な曲と演奏をアップしてくださり、どうもありがとうございま­した。

神様と貴方様に心より感謝いたします。

[GhemF0X]

i love perlman's glasses, like rayban! :)

[theviolin93]

He is so intelligent! If you look his fingers and his bow you can see it. The result is amazing! Everything is fantastic, I love this performance and I love Brahms! I'm really happy because I'm playing this sonata and I feel inspired when I listen Itzhak Perlman. Thank you for posting this performance :D

[Rephrat]

absulutly the top !

[Viovirtuosity]

Can for once we enjoy the music without a pen and paper critiquing who is better. lol omg...And in the end what does it do? They are still fantastic, and the critique is of no substance.

[davepipe]

It is too fast -- unfortunately the way that Perlman always plays. Listen to the ethereal recording by Artur Rubinstein and Henryk Szeryng for an example of how this composition should be played. Barenboim is better than this -- listen to the performance of "A Night of Duets" where he accompanies Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Dame Janet Baker.

[MaryDillonGalbraith]

Used to play this with a violinist friend. My violinist was good, I'm strictly second-rate. Nice to hear it done brilliantly.

[eXtrememodeRAYtion]

you beat me :)

[arrhaug]

I have departed from Brahms for shorter or longer periods, but I have allways returned, like to a life long friend. When I listen to this music I understand why. And over the years the friendship is growing deeper. He touches something deep in the soul like no one else. It is very strange.

[secretsonata]

@arrhaug not weird, just means you have something in there to be touched :)

[ww54ww]

@arrhaug cool story bro.

XD just kidding

[suzettegm]

@ Caniche. I love this sonata. I love Brahms. Thank you for reminding me I'm stupid. Now I understand why.

[chocolatebobka]

De gustibus and all that. As a long-term music lover, I do profoundly enjoy Brahms. Imaginatively inspired, melodic, technically near-perfect, autumnal music. Just right for the late 19th Century. I suppose one might muster some arguments against him, but they don't persuade me.  You take the "gods" comment too literally. The gentleman was speaking in hyperbole, of course.

[Alessandro1985]

So long as human beings have ears, minds and hearts - so long as they have souls! - then the music of Brahms shall live on!

And if humans should ever lose their souls, then the Sonata No.1 G Major will be enjoyed by the gods alone.

[mikejones1770]

brahms needs no defenders..the consensus has put him among the gods of music..lmao brahms is usually immune to criticism..i used to try and defend mozart..it seems he gets dismissed alot by some ..but thenm i think to myself..mozart will be played 500 years from now..lmao no one will ever think of his critics..omg thats hilarious

[caniche666]

I can't agree more that Mozart is outstanding. But the fact that Brahms is still seen, by some, as one of the greatest composers ever just proves that there are a lot of stupid people out there. Brahms is about nothing than fake emotions and manieristic, pathetic musical abuse. And I don't know what god has to do with this... Can't you make up your own mind? Do you really need a useless god to guide your opinion?

[meggiblu]

caniche666-From your comments about Brahams you likely compose superior work, perhaps you could share it with us? Keep in mind that music while in part is talent and technique there is also in music an aspect that reaches ones soul- perhaps you are not 'touched' by Brahms, not everyone is. So, why listen to him?

[symfotroll]

I understand what you're saying, a lot more people would agree with you, at least to some extent, then your opponents here can imagine. In most cases though it's not the composers but rather the performer's fault. Most of them suck. 11 years ago I was lucky to be in the orchestra when Lazar Berman was playing Brahms 2 piano concerto. It WAS something to die for, believe me.

[AlexanderCYM]

Does it matter who is known as 'one of the greatest composers'? Nope. They are all, in their way, awesome. Now, let's enjoy the music! :)

[TriangleConcerto]

Indeed! Well said

[plumtree101]

Just to clarify, my comment regarding caniche666 or whatever was a sarcasm.

[scottbos68]

that was really wonderful

[plumtree101]

caniche666, what a wonderful comment. Make sure you share it with everyone you meet. Your parents should be proud of you.

[Corellon27]

that is such a crap comment

[caniche666]

A quote from Tchaikowsky: "Brahms the giftless bastard." I think he was still too kind for him. Brahms is useless, worth nothing at all...

[scottbos68]

i couldnt disagree more how old are you?

a quote from me "brahms wrote the best music ever written for violin, i cant think of anything in the entire violin repertoire id like to hear more than the violin concerto and sonata 1"

[nickthegreat998]

yah well, youre from belgium...so uhm, your comment is useless, worth nothing at all. Of moet ik zecccchen, waardeloos?

[chocolatebobka]

Well...quoting Tchaikowsky? Not that he was exactly "giftless," but his was certainly a gift that never matured. He's compositionally inferior to almost every other great 19th Century composer, despite his admitted talent for melody. Certainly no one doubts his inferiority to Brahms. And "bastard"? Well he was a defender of some of the worst abuses of Czarism. Today, he might be one of those closest homosexuals with right wing, homophobic politics.

[friendlybarman]

magnífico, gracias

[andreigocan]

what can be better than to see a genius violinist playing the music that suits him best? and barenboim is wonderful in brahms too... what a delight to see them play brahms!!! thanks for posting this.

[memoitube]

sorry, i found it... thanks

[memoitube]

do you have the first movement? thank you for posting these great performances

[edvonschlecko]

Perlman's playing is not so much impressive to me, in this time too. his bowing and sounds have something different from that I have learned 'ideal', especially his babyfinger.

[ulyssesjj]

To make any comment on sound quality on youtube is a little ridiculous, furthermore concerning his "babyfinger", try listening with your ears not your eyes...

[symfotroll]

Try listening to some Stern or Oistrakh playing Brahms also here on youtube. Somehow they sound very differently (better).

[ulyssesjj]

try going to a concert , anorak

[symfotroll]

try not to change the subject, kozel.

[DopeStreet]

Itzhak Perlman is one of my idols.

[ronskatie]

Perlman is a genius. And Brahms....to die for.

[BrunoLien]

Chamber music at its top. Two great musicians.