Bach Italian Concerto First Movement

[RandomWhiz1320]

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[bugradio]

Thanks for the performance, AND the explanation in the beginning. I understood this was Bach imitating the Italian style of that time, but never knew what that meant, technically. Thanks!

[oliviertroubat]

just awfull !

[Tenkai917]

Breathtaking rendition of a timeless classic. As a historian by trade, I very much appreciated the little history lesson in the intro. Like + Sub : )

[SaucyVidel]

Whoops, got cut off. The explanation behind the score was also very interesting, and made the composition of the piece make much more sense.

[SaucyVidel]

Just beautiful! I adore your playing and the explanation behind the score was also

[nikkitytom]

Wonderful perfomance. I note the "rubato" which many people unfamiliar with the harpsichord may find surprising, Noted harpsichordist Kenneth Gilbert explained to me this subtle distortion is utilized to make up for the fact that the harpsichord .... being a "plucked" string instrument .... could not accomodate dynamic changes .... an illusion of a "crescendo" is sustained by a slight rubato. We worked for weeks on this before I understood the mechanism of that slight pause or delay.

[coulsons3]

@nikkitytom Your fucking right

[SquallOrnitier]

Ms Comparone, thank you. I'm so thankful for hearing this music and your other videos. You're a genius.

[WPGS25041941]

If only Bach had kept to the Italian style ...

[SquallOrnitier]

I wish I could play harpsichord.

[moneyjr1122]

Very well informed about what shes playing and who its by and how to play it :) and a very good harpsichordist

[mgscarborough]

Ms. Comparone, you are a master and a genius. Bravo!!!

[pio1966]

Fantastic and very interesting interpretation.

[mrmartinmartin]

SHUT UP AND PLAY!

[NaitsabesWinklersson]

Why has she a gum in her mouth? You wouldn't play with HUBBBA BUBBA in your mouth, would you?

Horrible interpretation.

Also: Buy HUBBA BUBBA!!!!

[sharpcheese19]

@NaitsabesWinklersson what are you talking about? i don't see gum in her mouth.

but if she did, wouldn't that make her more talented?

[PianoMaster221]

@NaitsabesWinklersson Hubba Bubba is the BEST bubble gum!

[Mozartology]

Poor harpsichord, stop punching him like that! Nice interpretation though.

[be001g]

One small request, please upload in HD quality. Do you sell MP3s of your playing? If not, you really should consider it.

[be001g]

Thank you so much! Your introductions to the musical pieces are wonderful background information that has sparked my interest in baroque music again. Elaine is a very talented muscian to boot.

[isomolle]

Ms Comparone's playing leaves me breathless every time

[haydn4ever]

I am not fond of harpsichord......but now I am! The BEST interpretation on youtube!

Thanks for sharing!

[realgwoodard]

Very nice timing.

[jg33brunner]

five people had their bags stollen on holiday in Italy

[hartleymartin]

Oh how I would love to own a double-manual harpsichord such as this one!

[xxmanuelvaldesxx]

she is a real genius

[xxmanuelvaldesxx]

She is a real genious

[dosergiobr]

Bravo ! (claps)

[Wolfsbane909]

well i am not sure about your interpretation, but it does sound some what choppy, but then again I am no expert.

[ochoa8a11]

harpsichORGASMIC!

[LordMortimusOriginal]

tip bloody top job love. i aspire my harpsichord to be privileged to such exquisite peformance someday

[BergenAcademyofMusic]

"In those days" people wrote their own music. I hate modern life

[Marianofrv]

I love your presentation thank you for the explanations and your playing I appreciate your efforts. Warm regards

[axebeakjack]

An articulate description and a superb performance!

[MgcMrMistoffelees]

@hillibillycat56 That's also my question. I believe this piece will be most powerful with a constant tempo!

[deadlyvicinity]

@MgcMrMistoffelees maybe its because the interpretation from violin to piano was less based on tempo since there are more pauses on violin, but what do i know i dont even own a piano x3

[dark2940]

love it.

[dark2940]

...love it...i played it, but this interpretation of Bach is really adorable... 

[Deedubshort]

excellent trills. too much rubato.

[iorixs]

lovely

[Terrdemarzielle]

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[witchcraftlord]

if you are learning the first movement, try playing the invention in f major as a prelude its neat

[thaiguy20fromla]

most of bach's works have that sense of moto perpetuo in them... i think the most effective delivery with as little rubato as possible

[thaiguy20fromla]

just my humble opinion...

in short, set it in motion and keep the movement going.

[sixstageturbo]

You guys are funny... :-)

The comments are so rich.

[rodstartube]

apart from stupid discussion with rolipoli, i like how she plays, i just say she made some mistakes according to score/sheet music; im sure in her practices she didn't make those mistakes

[rolipoli]

a few good played bachs i ve heard.... who told that in bach is no rubato? idiots

[speedstick77]

Well, well, well! Someone who plays Bach with such feeling. How refreshing! Thank you.

[jhonwask]

Excellent! I love the slight rubato on the quieter parts. Gives it that "violin" feeling.

[HlerLogiKari]

Mistake at 3:33.

[witchcraftlord]

so you must play this piece flawlessly then?

[APatronOfTheArts]

If she thought it that serious...she would have done this over....and no one would know

[APatronOfTheArts]

really...such nerve

[EdiEllerymissing]

Who doesn't? Pointless comment.

[rodstartube]

i counted 17 mistakes compared to score, without counting rubato abuse

[rolipoli]

what a retarded idiot.... forgive his lacking in intelligence, lord!

[rodstartube]

i understand your ignorance

[rolipoli]

take it easy... i understand that being retarded is not comfortable:)

[rodstartube]

i can prove your ignorance, you can't prove my retardness

[rolipoli]

no neccessary... youre proving it by yourself xD

[rodstartube]

if speaking about this is a proof of retardness, as you started, you are the biggest retarded ignorant.

[rolipoli]

aha -.- yeah.... not an easy situation for you... take it easy, boy... dont be too angry... accept yourself and be happy with that... an idiot have a reason to be happy too :)

[rodstartube]

i just laugh at this, not angry, just observing how an idiot tries to look smart

[rolipoli]

intelligence and ignorance is not a synonym... not clever xD, bye bye little boy... the smart always finish de disputes first! xD

jaque mate... :)

[rodstartube]

read yourself, you are saying only senseless crap, until you became boring

[cdvorpiano]

@rodstartube, why is it necessary for "artists" and music lovers to lower themselves to such a crude level with this kind of language. I find it disturbing and totally rude. Let's include some culture in our comments.

[andreybeci]

master!!!

[witchcraftlord]

in toronto there is classical 96.3 fm, i dont know what busoni is metteholm75.. you turn on your car and you hear new music all the time, one time i hear the Italian concerto with harpsichord, like this recording but there were strings in the mix, sounding like a bach keyboard concerto, unlike most who are use to hearing it as a solo piece for keyboard,

[metteholm75]

witchcraftlord, - could it be a Busoni arrangement? I never heard about it, but I wouldn´t be surprised.

[GeorgeMaxwellDuPre]

Why doesn't someone arrange the Italian concerto and its counterparts for orchestra and keyboard? With the lower "orchestral" voice being, the orchestra. It would be a fascinating look back at Bach.

Any composer readig this, please mention my name when you did it. GMD.

[witchcraftlord]

on the radio, i heard a recording of the Italian concerto with orchestra and harpsichord 

is that what you were talking about?

[cefaloyprocris]

Lovely, thank you. I'm playing this concerto so your videos are very helpful for me, I'm a pianist. Greetings from Mexico

[kobuskoffiedik]

I am sure that this performance will arouse the interest of millions of dormant Bach lovers.

After your short lecture and exquisite play they will come out of hibernation no doubt!

[plagueofangels666]

@kobuskoffiedik it certainly did so with me!!

[RavenAsturius]

yawn

[DeMars3]

Pretty good... don't like the stops/ritardandos that she employs, but very nice performance.

[OneNine0588]

Your harpsichord is beautiful and your performance was breathtaking! I love it!

[Mistermagoo77]

This is the best thing to happen on You Tube!

Thank you Ms Comparone!

[dark2940]

@Mistermagoo77 

[alkanista]

Cool. Speaking of Italian (well, Italian background, more accurately), I'd love it if you'd upload some Persichetti sonatas.

[trenabolx]

isnt it uncomfortable to stand while playing? why not to sit?..

[baroqueboy]

Bravo! This piece sounds wonderful in your interpretation--with slightly more rubato than the norm for HIP.

[HymnusVitae]

You are so talented, and you play so passionately!

[Gusk20]

Oh, you know Elaine... I LOVE BACH!!! thanks again for posting this :) best regards

[pipeorgan1]

Thank you for this great performance. I love this piece and you play it so nicely.

[sandyhackney]

Very lovely.  You are making such a great contribution with your videos. Keep 'em coming and many thanks!