Alexei Nasedkin plays Scriabin Piano Concerto Op. 20

[princenosiatajansen]

how much i love this .... dont even know how to say it!! For me, this is perfect, NEVER heard a piano concerto like this. so fucking romantic the second part :D

the piano and the orchester are like a cople...loving each other, hating each other, discussing, hitting, :D like a Pair ! oh my god i love it ....1:43,

how they fall in love or THE first contact. and the piano is the man, of course :D

[cheesescrazyfriend]

Well, i listened to both Neuhaus and Nasedkin's Scriabin concertoes(second mv) there are things i like about both of them. what i like about this one is that Nasedkin has given priority to the piano and it is clear and precise. it is a bit showy though and a bit "robotic"

Neuhaus's however is beautiful and a bit more emotional, but the other instruments crowd over the piano a bit. i believe that the piano has a beautiful melod and it should ring above the other instruments

[akapinos]

This has to be the most beautiful slow movement of a piano concerto...ever. I will often listen to this on repeat.

[16december]

me too !

[Mapesbury100]

I agree...can it be true that Scriabin wrote the theme when he was only 11 years old, but did the variations much later on.

[ClassicalMusicReview]

I'm not sure if I like Nasedkin's state of mind here.The playing is definitely lyrical & interesting,but at times it feels like he detests the nature of the piece & is struggling against it,rather than for it...particularly in the waning moments.

On the other hand...this movement is a sensation!

[alexongcs]

Dear Smith, I miss your presence in this youtube so dearly. I have been waiting for you to speak here, despite dangerous surrounds. What can I say but your comments and critiques are absolutely piercing-spot on. Please do go on. Love you,Alex

[ClassicalMusicReview]

Dearest Alex,I'm so grateful for your kindness and support.I shall...go on.Love,Smith

[pjioayncoe]

I'll add a little more love. Nasedkin is indeed struggling here, and with full conviction too. He is too straightforward to make this sound like the love stories that move us to tears nowadays. So we are stuck with this honest approach that seems to be striped of every sentiment many of us seek. He left it naked and unprotected, and those who can't stand the sight flee. How foolish of Scriabin and Nasedkin to strip in front of an empty audience!

[pjioayncoe]

But of course, there will always be a person or two left watching this farce and laughing their heads off. They are the ones who hold today's wisdom.

[laqinz]

Im curious truecrypt--what do you think of this recording compared to Neuhaus'?

[truecrypt]

It's very much Neuhaus playing but technically "improved", and more *structured*

Nasedkin was the "second favorite" for Heinrich...

I love charm and little imperfections of old Neuhaus recordings. He was a Poet but he struggled with piano sometimes. Nasedkin is a brilliant pianist - no struggling whatsoever, but I personally sometimes prefer "rough and unpolished" to "shiny and glossy". Both are absolutely great though!

[alexongcs]

I AGREE. I love your words. I don't really like this 'shiny and glossy', compared to Neuhaus raw and straightforward. I need more of honesty today!!!!!

Nevertheless, thank you for allowing us to hear the comparison.

[Starwalker6978]

I agree with you, I love the "poetry" of Heinrich Neuhaus, though I don't know what you mean by more structured; I simply fail to hear more structure here than in Neuhaus' recording. P.S. Did you listen Stanislav Neuhaus playing this concerto (it's here on YT, a little difficult to find though)? That's another gem! Thanks for sharing this...

[truecrypt]

Probably word *structured* is not a good choice here. The combination of technical perfection and exquisite sense of proportion makes Nasedkin's performance a bit too "perfect". Somehow technical imperfection and kind of uncertainty makes Neuhaus' performance closer to my heart.

Yes, I know Stanislav Neuhaus recording - an excellent one! I also recommend Nikolai Demidenko - just outstanding!

[16december]

u sound just like my russian friend :) :) <3

[chad410]

I think I want this at my funerall

[truecrypt]

Your wish is my command... but let's postpone it for another 100 years...

[chad410]

well Im not sure anybody would come anyhow