M.Pletnev's viola concerto by Alexander Akimov

[leroyosmon]

Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[catiebear35]

the composer isn't really that into it... he looks almost bored.

[th3b3st1888]

sukas i going to play a song like that

[pesternikovao]

Sasha, you've got two more admirers now...

[leoncioviolin]

BRAVO

[lovesGenet]

t his is so old fashioned music. Pletnev great pianist ever ,great conductor. Composer? He needs to get with it. stil l in 19 th century?

[jdmartin57]

Sad comments. This is some astounding music and viola player.

[jsphse]

There is something about the viola indeed...

[Bumburel]

Hi. Could you tell me please how can i buy these concert? My future wife is playing viola and she want these score because is very beautiful. :)Thank you

[DuaneRSwiftMusic]

this is a viola?

my..word

this is beautiful...

especially for a viola...

im contemplating..violin or viola?

[AbsoluteZ3R0]

Seriously, why isn't this guy famous? He's no where to be found on itunes or the naxos music library...

[AbsoluteZ3R0]

This violist is awesome, why is the only video of him on youtube this video of him playing this dumb concerto? The only reason I'm even watching this video is because the player is so good, this piece sucks though

[AbsoluteZ3R0]

Man I wish I were this good

[som1112]

Does anyone know where i can buy the sheet music for this.... if i can buy the sheet music for this?

[bckm54]

The low notes on the viola are not heard well enough. they should probably consider better microphone placement. But NO criticism of the violist! This is BRILLIANT! :)

[sabpsu1]

what is the name of this piece?

[kc0703chua]

viola are more gentle..thats why i love it..=P

[claudepiano]

Great performances

[incasmaya]

Che violaccia!!

[pocki491]

dang!! wish i was this good. but alas my viola skills are very crappy.....

[smolinka1980]

Sashka - molodec!

[PandaStyler]

Hahahaha

[Amaiuxx]

increible

[JasperHaleRox]

wow you know a lot of composers.

check out my viola vids everyone!

[samboon2007]

Sounds like bits-and-pieces collection from different composers, from Tihon Khrennikov to Dimitry Shostakovich, from Boris to Peter Tchaikovsky and from Revol Bunin to who-knows who...even a little bit of Mahler in there... I'm lost... Pletnev is all composed and well-poised, solid conducting, as always.

[2934703]

This composer gave the violist something to work with....at least at times. It surely isn't Tschaikowsky or Shotokovitch but it isn't "ice Cube" either.

[mjwynne01]

Who such an interesting piece for a Viola!

[Lohodrom]

I agree!!!! How new is it? Could not find a CD with this concerto.... Do you have a recording of the 1st movement as well?

[AndreyF23]

This concerto was written in 1998 and dedicated to Y.Bashmet. Unfortunately I have only these 2 pieces but the CD is already recorded by A.Akimov and soon is going to be published.

[wsk250]

World wants this cd! ;-)

[guissepppe]

I liked this a lot. It is a great contribution to the viola repertoire. Mr. Akimov exhibits great technique. I hear fine nuances and interesting sounds. The influence of Tchaikovsky is evident in the composition?

[AndreyF23]

For me it's sounds more from Rachmaninov and somitimes it reminds Shostakovitch... But anyway it's an interesting music and Alexander's performance is outstanding!

[dimitriatalla]

Would You by any chance know of where i could purchase this piece?