(Cliburn)Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1 Mvt I-2

[Hawke90]

If my ears could jizz...actually, wait a minute...uh oh.

[iLOVEmusicAH]

if i could, i would like this video 1000000 times!!!

[OMERODISEO]

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[OMERODISEO]

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[iLOVEmusicAH]

Tears in my eyes everyone time I watch it. BRAVA!

[anthonyquevedo503]

What a boss. I wish they showed Cliburn's left hand going nuts instead of his face but what a brilliant performance

[bucciflash]

Justin Bieber gave one vote

[ZenyattaFan4ever]

I have listened to this performance many, many times, it's one of my favorites; but I've never seen it before. Thank you so much for posting. It was very special then and it still is. Wonderful! Goose bumps all over!

[iLOVEmusicAH]

1 person prefers justin bieber instead of real music

[jeezee0210]

Thanks for this video. It puts doubts in my belief that Martha Argerich "owns" this concerto. Can't really blame Sviatoslav Richter for standing up and acknowledging genius once he hears one. And his own take of this concerto is up there, if I may add.

[koryano321]

@jeezee0210 I agree 100%

Martha Argerich, who is one of the best of the 20th century, clearly does not own this concerto. Now if we were to talk about Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3, that piece, she clearly is heads above the rest and the same can be said about Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto no. 3 and Horowitz performance, but this? Van Cliburn, Horowitz, Richter, Argerich and countless others puts forth compelling performances to show that they are the greats, but no one owns this piece.

[davidbaker03]

@koryano321 I do..... hehe jk ;)

[jeh500]

Genius! He is without peer. He wiped away the competition

on the world stage. Priceless video.

[DancerAndMe123]

I was meaning to watch a movie but I looked this up while I was waiting for the movie to load and I ended up watching this instead xD I love Cliburn. By far my favourite pianist!

[samtheman264]

Really, how do people memorize these long and complicated concertos?

[joao975ca]

@samtheman264 It's not that hard to memorize long and/or difficult pieces. In fact, if you ever play a concerto like this one (or others), you'll see that memory it's not a problem at all, compared to all the 'real' problems.

[samtheman264]

@joao975ca Maybe it's just me, I seem to have troubling memorizing pieces

[joao975ca]

@samtheman264 It varies from person to person, that is a fact. Usually, playing complete Sonatas (memorized) is a good 'memory practise' if you are planning to play a concerto (:

[RandogMan]

only real conductors conduct without a baton

[alexisluca26]

anyone notice his slip at 5:36 and his obvious correction at 5:37 (he accents that note with his body)!!!

[stanleydreamer]

This is in response to Liebromeistal, saying "Van Cliburn always seeming to be holding back ." If this is holding back, then I suggest you have your pulse checked to see if you're still alive. Either that, or a long run on a psychiatrist's couch.

As well, what were you doing at age 23?

[ferruccio786]

Это лучшее что я слышал во всех смыслах! А как он играет 2 Брамса! Послание Бога и самый совершенный пианизм .Спасибо провидению что ниспослало на нас грешных ТАКУЮ красоту.

[MGibsonian]

how is it possible for the audience to sit so inert??????? I WOULD BE DANCING HYSTERICALLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PiotrKwiatkowski22]

I see Cliburn have gotten problems at 3:15 but he have very fine outplays it.

[Stukov16]

Amazingly well repaired...

[JoeCool1986]

@PiotrKwiatkowski22 I noticed that too -- I was like, "wait, did he just screw up??" Total little memory slip there, but he came right out of it like a pro.

[Liebromeistal]

Argerich/Horowitz both play this concerto with better technique, drive, and passion. Van Cliburn always seems to be holding back.

[khongcothithoi]

@Liebromeistal : I totally agree with you !

although cliburn's good on this, but Argerich or Horowitz are much better !

[stanleydreamer]

@Liebromeistal

If this is your idea of "holding back", then I suggest you have your pulse checked to see if you're alive, or a long run on a psychiatrist's couch might help.

Besides, what were you doing at age 23?

[lovemetu]

@stanleydreamer

Yes a very strange and repetitive comment from that person, perhaps he has his brain in a muddle after listening to 'Holding back the years' by Mick Hucknel of 'Simply Red' ?

[larryglass61]

this is amazing!!!!!!..i feel humbled with my mastery of rustle of spring..i have never seen fingers that long before. i get goose pimples listening to this...

[donboia]

This video is precious. Thank you for posting it!

[alexggable]

When Cliburn finished his performing, Sviatoslav Richter who was among the jury back there stood up and started to clap.

Richter who has been many times critiziced for his temperament and performances, knew this was very special and showed something its hard to find nowadays about other colleague; humble.

Richter wasn't ever invited again to figure as a jury.

For me this is the best interpretation of Thaikovsky No1, above Richter himself, Horowitz, Argerich, etc.

[demosj]

J(ust as an addendum for the other viewers since you probably know)

Richter wasn't invited again because of his scoring method. He gave most of the other competitors 0's and awarded Cliburn the highest score possible. He explained that they either made music or didn't.

[assindiastignani]

...and he was right!

[lynndelano]

All my favorites....after Cliburn, of course: Richter, Horowtz and Argerich. The reason, I have heard for the zero's for some and the perfect scores for Cliburn, was because Richter became aware of other jurors purposely giving Ciburn lower scores so tried to even the playing field and ensure the win for Cliburn. Otherwise Richter would have NEVER given zeros to anyone. He was unfair for the sake of the underdog and the best performer overall...not necessarily the most technically proficient.

[magdluke]

@alexggable: In the book on his life by Bruno Monsaingeon, Richter says that he gave Van Cliburn's performance 100%, and 0% to all of the others - to make sure that Cliburn would win!

[Dollytxno1]

MASTER is the word!!!!

[lynndelano]

I just listened to my copy of this recital in 1962. The sound quality is what affected what appears to be loss of control at 3.16 and the poor audio before and after that point. Again, this was not a competition and the piece is performed beautifully and is, all that is Van Cliburn. We love him now and we loved him then.

[lynndelano]

The errors pointed out below are just poor video and sound quality. I hesitate to even say 3:16 was an error because I do not remember that sounding like that when I originally listened to this video (many times) and if you look, he appears to be hitting the correct keys with the wrong sound. With regard to tempo, there is nothing wrong with it and this has been recorded many times like this, by many pianists. This was not a competition so any "errors" were acceptable.

[NathanaelSaintCyr]

I'm a huge fan of Van Cliburn but after reviewing the competition and individuals he was competing against, I'm just not sure how he won... He was excellent, but he certainly was NOT the best overall... I just don't get it... but what do I know?

[MCarey0608]

One never knows what goes on "behind the scenes." That's true of any contest.

[calman125]

great intensity and emotion, but there were some glaring errors. The video began to dip in pitch (or maybe ti was the piano?) around 3:05. Then during the repeat of theme B Cliburn almost lost it at 3:16, his tempo was incredibly faster than other interpretations I've heard. Then at 5:35 he plays a wrong note that is held out, exposing a fault for a moment.

Albeit these errors, the level of playing superseded any mishaps and provided a lovely concerto! BRAVO

[MCarey0608]

I never understood why people point out pianists' errors. What's wrong with errors? They add "flavor" to the music -- a certain originality of sorts. By the way, can you play this concerto without errors?

[lynndelano]

MCarey0608- I really could not have said it better myself. Thank you.

[calman125]

I only pointed out the errors because it was a competition, which judges its winner based on errors among other things. and I said that the quality of his playing overridees any faults.

It was not my intention to berate this performance at all. I find this to be my favorite interpretation of the piece. sorry to come off as a snob. I'm currently learning this piece for a competition myself, but in no way am I comparing myself to Cliburn.

[MCarey0608]

Oh, please. It WAS your "intention to berate this performance," which is why you did it, and in a public forum no less. If his "playing overrides any faults," as you wrote so arrogantly, why did you highlight his "faults?" Truly gifted musicians are not hung up on the faults or errors of other performers. This is a trait that is exclusive to amateurs

[calman125]

I'll concede that my comment may have been a bit juvenile, but the only reason I pointed out the faults was for people who've never heard the piece, who may be confused when they hear a note in the wrong place. Instead of harping on a misconception, you should probably just shut up and enjoy the performance. If you see my comment on the first part, I highly exalted Cliburn's performance. You're clearly mistaken and just looking for a fight, and I'm not interested.

[calman125]

oh, and speaking of misconceptions. You may be giving people the wrong idea with a screen name entitled "MCarey". Unless your a fan?

[lynndelano]

This was not the competition. This was 1962 and 'merely' a concert by the winner of the competition in 1958 and I personally do not mind the few "errors". It is how I identify it as Van Cliburn's version and I LOVE it. He is my favorite because of all of his characteristics combined. He is the master and will remain so. I have seen no other with his presence and appeal and this, from a classic rock family. In other words, he got our attention and we were barely looking.

[lynndelano]

Let me tell you. I read your comments and the people responding to them. I am glad you clarified your position because your initial comment was harsh, especially since it wasn't a competition and the audio was corrupt. I would be interested to hear you play this movement once you learn the piece, as you indicated you were currently doing. We can only hope you imitate the mannerisms of a master like Cliburn. I mean no sarcasm or ill will. We would love to hear it.

[lynndelano]

Thank you so much for all of the Cliburn. Priceless.

[nocturne163]

Cliburn is a brilliant , emotional and wonderful artist , love his interpretation and this great concerto !)

[alexweath]

0:49 to 1:14 is a work of beauty. Absolutely phenomenal.

[morganka]

Both of them are amazing - the pianist and the conductor...just perfect!!

[billyguns2]

Cliburn and Kondrashin were the perfect match.

[lynndelano]

Kondrashin was a perfect compliment to Cliburn. I would love to see them together. Unfortunately, the world lost Mr. Kondrashin back in '81, I believe.

[Hosenfeld24601]

I love how he sets his jaw, around 5:26, like he's totally in love with the song. A master, and a wonder to watch

[pennymusicMAma]

mainlymusik, Exceedingly Extrodinaire! Bravo! - Penny

[cometeova]

Thanks for posting this series of videos; it's the easiest place to find nowadays.

[oakdogdave]

thank you!!!

[Berceuse59]

Grandiose ! I just love this concerto , Tchaikovsky and Cliburns unique and emotional interpretation , thanks a lot again !