Elisso Wirssaladze - Ravel Piano Concerto (Left Hand ) - 2/2

[sidakh123]

wonderful,,,,

[WOWdato]

I like this performance too but I think that zimmermans' is best!

[KearneyPiano]

Surely the most difficult cadenza along with rach trois and prok deux?

[WOWdato]

Please Notice that her Name and surname is: ELISO VIRSALADZE not ss :) thanks for this video, she;s really great

[mdoub]

nothing is played below mezzo forte

[bruckner4444]

I adore this mysterious wonderful concert, so I've become a collector of versions &, in spite the orchestra, which don't sound always as better vesrons, ELISO WIRDSSALADZE rendition is the only one now I want hearing all the time: at least is that I whitout doub select to hear each time I want see-hear this fantastic tour de force. I don't know other female pianist playing this, & don't know male playing it so marvelous: how clean & clear the endind piano melody! How sure she is! Love!

[johndega]

@bruckner4444 , I agree completely. This has become daily listening for me. The more familiar I become with this great work, the more I appreciate Ravel's daring and persistence. It is truly unique.

[bruckner4444]

Yes sir, you're right.

[johndega]

Through the sound structure that is Ravel

this is surely his take on Anger, and Danger, and Defiance. This recording

brings that out; most of the others get too

delicate and seem to miss the point. Also

this is one of the most original of all piano

concertos, and should be treated as such. I think this recording does all of

that, with dignity and respect..

[zurriussII]

@johndega My pleasure to read your comment

[cosmonautKlyuchnikov]

bravo

[CarlViola]

The orch play it like Rachmaniov I know it's a dark piece but it is Ravel. Still enjoyed this very much. Thank you.

[serene06]

OH MY WORD THAT'S FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!THUMBS UP!IF I WERE ONE OF THE AUDIENCE I WOULD HAVE STANDED UP AND SHOUT "BRAVO"&"ENCORE"!!Is it just me I think some melodies sound Chinese actually I think some pieces of Ravel contain some Chinese sounding melodies as well.

[davit1982]

Stunning Eliso! Just perfect. I love this Concerto so much, but had not heard it performed by Eliso until today.

She's amazing. thanks for posting.

[picc0lett]

her name is Eliso, not Elisso.

[clauwolfxxx]

Just perfect, bravo!

[mendelbookinist]

Although Elisso is a talented pianist and a great performer of romantic music, I'm not inclined to think that her Ravel perfomance surpasses Francois or Casadesus's recordings because it is too far from being impressionistic. She plays it in a robust, heavy style which is more appropriate for Schumann's music but badly matches Ravel's ideas. I don't feel a sublime generosity and soaring tenderness which Francois put in this piece. I would finally prefer his recording or that of Casadesus's.

[arturon111]

best performance of the piece is de Larrocha not Casadesus nor Francois, in my opinion, De Larrocha is a better pianist and muscician than either Casadesus or Francois

[Dennischek]

It's extremely obnoxious when someone like you leave comment like this to certain prestigious pianist , How disrespectful. How ignorant. How arrogant. I really don't think youtube allow to upload these video clips for any musician's sake and for preventing those stupid comments .

[SingHouse]

5.15 i just love that lyrical, reflective moment... just beautiful

[Albertan1956]

Thank you so much for uploading this wonderful performance of the concerto!

[bckm54]

Goosebumps.

[mauronastagi]

eliso is perfect....the greatest!

[ptahtheeldaoud]

I was very impressed with her playing. I become a fan of Elisso Wirssaladze

[ptahtheeldaoud]

I was very impressed with her playing. I become a fan of Elisso Wirssaladze

[20Regards]

Eliso is simply fantastic, technically & musically of course. Thank you for posting. This exist also on DVD, a gala in St Petersburg).

[jannokas85]

I never used to think much of this concerto...but her playing has turned my mind right around!

[pianopera]

This is really excellent, better than Fleisher, Perlemuter or Francois. She plays crystal clear, where necessary very rhythmical and the timing with the orchestra is superb. The cadenza is breathtaking. Great post!

[jjp009]

This has little bits and pieces of the "Bolero" in it, huh? Very cool.