I would love to see her perform any piece anywhere anytime............ Her talent is at that place I believe few have and understand.. there are some pieces I enjoy women playing over men and Beethoven almost all lend themselves to that for me No she is not perfect and neither was any other great pianist for that matter...
Ms. Grimaud has said that a wrong note played with Elan is heard differently than a wrong note played with fear. I agree with her. PS. The soprano is off key.
She's lovely, but I'm not keen on this recording. Personally I think she uses too much sustain pedal, especially in fast runs, which messes up the clarity of the notes.
She' is definitely a wonderful pianist, but that big boo-boo in the beginning is really hard to ignore. And as much as I love Beethoven's music, this is really one of the "show off" piece that doesn't do much for me.
Beethoven: Fantasia for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra in C minor, Op.80 - 2. Finale: a) Allegro - Meno allegro - Allegro molto - Adagio ma non troppo - Marcia, assai vivace. MARVELOUS!
She is a regular pianist. She is famous because she is gay and she is very beautiful and she protects the wolves and she has an eccentric life. Other than that she has nothing special as a pianist
@1810fox The trouble with classical music at YouTube is that there's always some guy (it's always a guy) who has been appointed by God to point out the flaws (as imagined by him) in a performance by a celebrated artist. Of course, when you click on the critic's channel, he invariably has nothing to show for his soi-disant genius.
It seems typical for some poor apple with no talent or ability to gain self-esteem by deprecating the accomplishments of gifted people.
Hélène Grimaud can be as gay and as eccentric as she wants to be - the wolves might even help her famousness a bit - so what? Some people may think of these being negative aspects, while they're really not. Since when do these things even count towards someone's musical talents. - She *is* a very good musician, who has a thing for wolves and also *has* helped them in at least *some* way and she seems to be a rather discreet type or person.
@werewindwolf I love wolves too...and she is lovely... and she is a regular pianist...There are tausend pianist like Helene in Russia, for example...or in China...
@1810fox Yea, she may not be the best and she may be just average in some things she does, because nobody's flawless. Also, I don't have to like her little famousness to like what she does. I just don't think that tausend or more pianists can somehow "compensate" the ways of one.
This video isn't exactly an example of a very good performance either - not just hers - this whole arrangement just doesn't sound good.
Damn... Helene is perfectionist and a wonderful pianist, I've watched her playing Bartok in the Philarmonie with Jarvi. She's very tallented, professional and sensitive.
And people discuss if she is Jew, if she is italian, if she is a supermodel or a superhero... oh, come on.
video late of audio...Her Dress Is Stunning...& SHE IS GORGEOUS LIKE an ANGEL !! Helene I'm 45... I have a Wolfy-like face...& LOVE YOU !! Come to Los Angeles PLEASE !!!!
Couple of notes to the posters below: It's Beethoven's Fantasy in C minor for Piano, Chorus, and Orchestra, Opus 80, composed in 1808. This is one of Ms Grimaud's signature pieces. Her name is not Grimaldi as noted below. She is from Aix-en-Provence en France...also check out other videos of Ms Grimaud performing this same work elsewhere on YouTube. Elle est magnifique - certainement.
there is nothing racist in stating the pianist's origins. Get over your obsessions. I love the music of Helène Grimaud. Knowing where she comes from his interesting. That's all.
She is playing in the middle of the song playing on her solo Choral Fantasy is an interesting pace is a little loud. but playing fast tempo of the song. Even so, she looks very beautiful and the most beautiful woman peering two strikes l've seen.
A GREAT pianist and a very BEAUTIFUL woman. Wonderful orchestra and chorus. too. In real life, she has an unusual passion: she is the sponsor of a wolf preserve and the wolves have accepted her into their pack: smart animals.
She is definately one of the greatest, not just because of her talent, but because of her whole person (and she looks rather nice too ;) ) I mean, how can you possibly not be in love with this woman?
@ivanhorvath You asked about a performance by Helene Grimaud, a composition by Beethoven ? It's the last half of Beethoven's unbelievable Choral Fantasy, employing a solo piano, and a full orchestra, AND a choir. I think in it's ambition, and it's majesty this piece is as good as his immortal symphonies.
In the music world, she is also a superstar, being a student of Agerich for 20 years.
She mapped out a very good concert schedule for us Americans, and she gave us an entire season in 2009. Guess what? There were no responds and so she cancelled ALL of her concerts in the US.
How sad.
Ah, our hip-hop country, where is our culture???
She is untouchable now. if I have to see her, I have to go to Paris, we are friends.
I am no specialist - but for me you are playing wonderful and brilliant and above all you are playing with your heart. (Sorry for my bad english). When you are playing, it moves me deeply.
the chorus is terrible...and she is more acting than playing
trendyyy 2 weeks ago
I came not to judge, nor criticize, but to enjoy........
2500grit 2 weeks ago
è meravigliosa!
oxur91 2 months ago
I would love to see her perform any piece anywhere anytime............ Her talent is at that place I believe few have and understand.. there are some pieces I enjoy women playing over men and Beethoven almost all lend themselves to that for me No she is not perfect and neither was any other great pianist for that matter...
pkerplyer5 2 months ago
Ms. Grimaud has said that a wrong note played with Elan is heard differently than a wrong note played with fear. I agree with her. PS. The soprano is off key.
John55son 2 months ago
She's lovely, but I'm not keen on this recording. Personally I think she uses too much sustain pedal, especially in fast runs, which messes up the clarity of the notes.
magnetiktrax 2 months ago
She' is definitely a wonderful pianist, but that big boo-boo in the beginning is really hard to ignore. And as much as I love Beethoven's music, this is really one of the "show off" piece that doesn't do much for me.
PK292TSM 3 months ago
Helene é talentosa, brilhante, emocionante, exuberante... ela merece o Premio.....
ghuez001 3 months ago
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Shut up all you bastards, she is mine!!
enaralva 3 months ago
Great article about her in the the Nov.7th New Yorker magazine.
rlatessa100 3 months ago
She plays well, but, can she cook?
max31416 4 months ago
Beethoven: Fantasia for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra in C minor, Op.80 - 2. Finale: a) Allegro - Meno allegro - Allegro molto - Adagio ma non troppo - Marcia, assai vivace. MARVELOUS!
Arminiushoff 4 months ago
She is soooo sweet !!
mathxp 4 months ago
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I want to marry you too
predacr 4 months ago
I want to merry you too
predacr 4 months ago
She is a regular pianist. She is famous because she is gay and she is very beautiful and she protects the wolves and she has an eccentric life. Other than that she has nothing special as a pianist
1810fox 5 months ago
@1810fox Please post your video of you playing it far better! Gay? Eccentric? I love critics.
niagor 4 months ago
@1810fox
No she most certainly has attraction to men, not women.
TheOtherMusicMan 4 months ago
@1810fox The trouble with classical music at YouTube is that there's always some guy (it's always a guy) who has been appointed by God to point out the flaws (as imagined by him) in a performance by a celebrated artist. Of course, when you click on the critic's channel, he invariably has nothing to show for his soi-disant genius.
It seems typical for some poor apple with no talent or ability to gain self-esteem by deprecating the accomplishments of gifted people.
ybravura 3 months ago 7
@ybravura Thank you!!
My thoughts exactly.
niagor 3 months ago
@1810fox
Hélène Grimaud can be as gay and as eccentric as she wants to be - the wolves might even help her famousness a bit - so what? Some people may think of these being negative aspects, while they're really not. Since when do these things even count towards someone's musical talents. - She *is* a very good musician, who has a thing for wolves and also *has* helped them in at least *some* way and she seems to be a rather discreet type or person.
Can you say something like that about yourself?
werewindwolf 3 months ago
correction: "type of person"
werewindwolf 3 months ago
@werewindwolf I love wolves too...and she is lovely... and she is a regular pianist...There are tausend pianist like Helene in Russia, for example...or in China...
1810fox 3 months ago
@1810fox Yea, she may not be the best and she may be just average in some things she does, because nobody's flawless. Also, I don't have to like her little famousness to like what she does. I just don't think that tausend or more pianists can somehow "compensate" the ways of one.
This video isn't exactly an example of a very good performance either - not just hers - this whole arrangement just doesn't sound good.
werewindwolf 3 months ago
Lol, Helene's a cousin of mine, never met her though.... Rock on cousin ;)
Killingglorie 6 months ago
what a tasteless set
oitotheworld23 6 months ago
She is a diamond
ahonda55 7 months ago
watch also:
HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD - The Emperor Concerto (Beethoven) HD
Dirkktk 8 months ago
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Helene becomes one with the music!
chirotteri 8 months ago
Helene become one with the music!
chirotteri 8 months ago
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GretaAlouette 8 months ago
Oh my god Francoise Hardy and Helene Grimaud together on stage. Two beautiful, classy and exceptionally talented women.
Ihkueren 8 months ago
Superb performance!
darrellamj 10 months ago
She's so pretty and she's such a great pianist!
justinbieberfreakism 11 months ago
Damn... Helene is perfectionist and a wonderful pianist, I've watched her playing Bartok in the Philarmonie with Jarvi. She's very tallented, professional and sensitive.
And people discuss if she is Jew, if she is italian, if she is a supermodel or a superhero... oh, come on.
mazely 11 months ago
Beethoven's Fantasy for piano, chorus and orchestra, Op.80 ' Choral Fantasy '.
Absolutely beautiful !
MrGunterguerrero 1 year ago
video late of audio...Her Dress Is Stunning...& SHE IS GORGEOUS LIKE an ANGEL !! Helene I'm 45... I have a Wolfy-like face...& LOVE YOU !! Come to Los Angeles PLEASE !!!!
sam0xin 1 year ago
Wow. She is 40 years old?!?!?!? Beautiful woman playing beautiful music. And apparently she loves wolves...even better!
sirdanielm 1 year ago
Couple of notes to the posters below: It's Beethoven's Fantasy in C minor for Piano, Chorus, and Orchestra, Opus 80, composed in 1808. This is one of Ms Grimaud's signature pieces. Her name is not Grimaldi as noted below. She is from Aix-en-Provence en France...also check out other videos of Ms Grimaud performing this same work elsewhere on YouTube. Elle est magnifique - certainement.
krodrich 1 year ago
@krodrich Her family name is Grimaldi, changed to Grimaud.
And wow is she beautiful.
grouchocatman 1 year ago
What is the title of this tune?
muycaliente1961 1 year ago
@smrndoff
there is nothing racist in stating the pianist's origins. Get over your obsessions. I love the music of Helène Grimaud. Knowing where she comes from his interesting. That's all.
amm1t5 1 year ago
@Coolermaster71
She's of human descent. Give it a rest with all the racist shit please.
smrndoff 1 year ago
@Coolermaster71
So her name is not her ''real'' name? Would you like to tell that to her ''real'' father?
smrndoff 1 year ago
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smrndoff 1 year ago
She is playing in the middle of the song playing on her solo Choral Fantasy is an interesting pace is a little loud. but playing fast tempo of the song. Even so, she looks very beautiful and the most beautiful woman peering two strikes l've seen.
pianofortegermany 1 year ago
Id love to see her play this with a bigger orchestra! Frankly, she outperformed everyone else on the stage by a mile.
MaxxUS08 1 year ago
A GREAT pianist and a very BEAUTIFUL woman. Wonderful orchestra and chorus. too. In real life, she has an unusual passion: she is the sponsor of a wolf preserve and the wolves have accepted her into their pack: smart animals.
RaiderEleven 1 year ago
A lovely lady, and she plays quite well also!
Republicrat74 1 year ago
Que decia la tipa canosa que sonaba como atacando a Helen?. What was the grey haired woman saying that sounded like a scold?
elbohemio21 1 year ago
she is good pianist but not in this one
chopiniraqi 1 year ago
She's really, very, exceedingly beautiful :)
felix0911176727 1 year ago
Sexy lady!
theboyistrue 1 year ago
she is so damned cute
cirosuperiore 1 year ago
She is a beautiful Jewish Pianist from France.
saulboyjt 1 year ago
@saulboyjt
I am not sure she is of jewish origins
amm1t5 1 year ago
7:23 aw so cute! =)
She is definately one of the greatest, not just because of her talent, but because of her whole person (and she looks rather nice too ;) ) I mean, how can you possibly not be in love with this woman?
PrimaryCosmicColours 1 year ago
Well when she gives that hair that little "toss" . . . . . THAT is an "immortal symphony" unto itself
briarcliffbaron 1 year ago
Also the first chorist is sexy..
trentatrecarrozze 2 years ago
BELLISIMA la musica, la voz del coro ... y ella.
Bonifaciovp 2 years ago
is cool!
TheLorens2010 2 years ago
she's very beautiful!
jamkablam 2 years ago 23
@jamkablam She 's also sooooooooooooo talented!
marden67 1 year ago
What is the name of this composition?
ivanhorvath 2 years ago
It's choral fantasy, i think (but i'm not sure)
Grimaud outstanding!
chepurociel620 2 years ago 2
@ivanhorvath You asked about a performance by Helene Grimaud, a composition by Beethoven ? It's the last half of Beethoven's unbelievable Choral Fantasy, employing a solo piano, and a full orchestra, AND a choir. I think in it's ambition, and it's majesty this piece is as good as his immortal symphonies.
sprygeoffreya17 2 years ago
she looks like a supermodel
jerrykim2 2 years ago 4
Yes, in fact I believe she looks a little better than a supermodel !!
sprygeoffreya17 2 years ago
Grimaud IS a top fashion model in Europe.
In the music world, she is also a superstar, being a student of Agerich for 20 years.
She mapped out a very good concert schedule for us Americans, and she gave us an entire season in 2009. Guess what? There were no responds and so she cancelled ALL of her concerts in the US.
How sad.
Ah, our hip-hop country, where is our culture???
She is untouchable now. if I have to see her, I have to go to Paris, we are friends.
honghongbcc 2 years ago
miss grimoud i want to marry you!
trentatrecarrozze 2 years ago 31
@trentatrecarrozze Who doesn't? (Besides hetero women and gay men, of course...)
MrColfan 1 year ago
@trentatrecarrozze me first please
romai89 10 months ago
@trentatrecarrozze
Her Name is Grimaud...
Sesh61 10 months ago
thats wonder wonder wonderful !!!!!
Helene Grimaud GREAT !!!!
amaniberlin 2 years ago
Ms Grimaud,
I am no specialist - but for me you are playing wonderful and brilliant and above all you are playing with your heart. (Sorry for my bad english). When you are playing, it moves me deeply.
himbeere2008 2 years ago 5