Perahia - Beethoven piano concerto # 2

[ommgafar2010]

excellent

[tasteism]

This is proof that all races are capable in the same way - it's only a matter of education.

[heyjazzmine]

This concerto is relatively easy but the cadenza is really complicated. Bravo to Murray Perahia for handling it so well.

[fredericfranc]

...he look like a illegal from south of the border but he don't play like no Mexican...

[MsMymichael]

You are a great performer

Try "Piano Sonata" by Michael

[mrbrianmccarthy]

@PhysicalsimForever Uh--yeah!!! Mozart was a major influence on most of Beethovens early work.Beethoven knew most of Mozarts works by heart.He copied several entire scores by hand,and studied all the great later concertos and symphonies and quartets.

[gcarlos03]

E' il concerto di Beethoven e fra tutti quelli scritti per piano, che amo di più. Tipicamente di stile tardo neoclassico, per entusiasmanti virtuosismi e melodie coloratissime, anticipa lo stile ottocentesco, accostandosi per caratteristiche di linee melodiche allo stile Mozartiano ma va ben oltre questo, soprattutto per innovazione, sviluppo stilistico e virtuosistico. L'esecuzione di Perahia è la prima che ascoltai e soprattutto quella che ritengo Insuperabile!!

[lindzyIsAwesome]

@PhysicalsimForever yeah he was...

[mozartman2000]

What orchestra is this?... looks like Andre Ries LOL! 

[elsenorgaree]

me encantan estas canciones son tan relajantes

[elsenorgaree]

me encantan estas canciones

[laiboling]

where is the rest of the concerto please?

[G0NZAL0666]

este concierto en realidad es el primero suena algo mozartiano y haydniano ._.

[AnotherGagaSlave]

I wish Perahia and garland woulda covered a song together. but idk if he can play the jazz arpeggios as well as he can in classical songs. they're a lot more energitic and soulful..

[OndrausCissell]

This is great!!!!!!!!!!!!

[btyremanable]

this is my favourite piano concerto of Ludvig Beethoven, imagine how good he would have been to see live? This is highly underated!

[stefanomongiusti81]

wonderful technique! Who is the pianist?

[maryhwang04]

besttttttttt

[DuhuKaralius]

I am playing this concerto right now :) this is not yet Beethoven, one of his first concertos. Hudge influence from mozart, same chors same harmony :) not as much romantic and tragic or pathetic like Beethoven is :)

[ara4celi]

which movement is this?

[Matteo7419]

@ara4celi 1st.

[EquisTox]

@ara4celi first

[portoxali]

Interestingly soft and tender interpretation, however a bit exaggerated for Beethoven in my opinion as it still lacks the decisive tone characteristic to the composer. it sounds a bit Mozart-ish

[avrilrules96]

@portoxali its probably because this is one of beethoven's earlier works; not as tragic/sad/mad as his older ones, when he realized he was losing his hearing.

[portoxali]

@avrilrules96 Agree, the influence from Mozart is crystal clear in his early concertos, however in my opinion the interpreter could still (and in my taste had better to) take into consideration that it is still Beethoven's work with his yet unfolded stringent character embodied in the piece.

[vanya2309]

this is great! but my favorite beethoven's interpreter is daniel barenboim!

[demiiii12]

please see my channel and see the academic orchestra of a conservatory in Portugal playing Beethoven :)this is just a beautifull music

[rtmst3k]

Rudolf Serkin rendered the Beethoven works as well as anyone playing today - many of the virtuosos tend to ignore the tempo as written and instead opt to show you how "good" they are by showing off. Murray does a respectable job with this opus but parts of the 1st movement cadenza are played so fast they're unrecognizable.

[RhythmVault]

When you see other people play this, you realise just how amazing Perahia is. His touch is quality!

[MrAsungot]

Who's the better Beethoven interpreter, Perahia or Pollini?

[mees04101993]

maria joao pires

[KerinaLandeepa]

STFU stupid Portuguese........

[FlashyCat2008]

Neither, Leon Fleisher is the best.

[KerinaLandeepa]

FYI Fleischer has carpal tunnel syndrome - the can't play the piano anymore......

[FlashyCat2008]

True, but you obviously know that I am referring to recordings made decades ago and still the standard.

[cpinto2000]

Wilhelm Kempff, in my opinion the best ever

[FilyInLove]

brendel is the better interpretation

[MrAsungot]

how come nobody mentioned Mitsuko Uchida? nor Alicia Delarrocha? Are you guys sexists?

[kempff95]

WHAT A SUPERB TOUCH HAS PERAHIA!!!

The music sound so simple and easy ,but this concerto who lerning him is very hard...............

[Ieglenguyen]

Can't agree more ! Each time I hear him play it is pure delight

[icelaikafreak]

the dresses are like Old English types.

[username1p]

i will live n die beethoven

[slobo1987]

agreed. I found out that for my funural I want them to play Beethoven 5 piano concerto 2mvnt.

[asianbugface]

What a beast. lol

[StringQuartetFan]

hahahah agreed.

[Annalisa2001]

What brilliant sound!Great!

[rob15348]

thx for posting, the Beethoven #2 another rare treat and with Perahia too! I believe is also the first one written but was published after the "concerto #1"

[aramian21]

Perahia is a master.

[tamarahisk]

Indeed, a great MASTER!

[eighteenwinters]

Thanks for posting!!! Marvelous performance!