Giordano plays the "Emperor concerto" - 2nd movement

This is a track from a music DVD with a live concert performance in Sweden with Manlio Giordano, the Swedish-Italian concert pianist. Webpage:

http://www.MySpace.com/ManlioGiordano



This track features the second movement of the Beethoven "Emperor" concerto.

The full DVD (4 GB, 62 minutes, copyright-free) can be downloaded at

http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3732289

A compressed (AVI) version that will fit on a CD can be downloaded at:

http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/3744202/

A "BitTorrent Client" program is required for the download. Several such programs are available on the Internet free of cost.

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Some responses and reviews from the music critics in the newspapers for this concert:

"[This] was Giordano's orchestral debut - and what a debut... ...Giordano carries us through the story with exquisite sensitivity... ...carefully interpreted... ...the phrases flow effortlessly from the piano... deeply engaged in the music... ...very promising for the future." (Måns Nilsson, Norrländska Socialdemokraten, Sweden, October 29, 2001.)

"...his playing seems devoid of technical difficulty." (Gunnar Lindgren, Norrbottens-Kuriren, Sweden, October 29, 2001.)

"...a tour-de-force of good taste and analytical skill." (Article heading: "A tour-de-force of good taste.") (Måns Nilsson, Norrländska Socialdemokraten, Sweden, October 29, 2001.)

"...not a single tone is left unattended." (Måns Nilsson, Norrländska Socialdemokraten, Sweden, October 29, 2001.)

"...the ovations reflected a performance of international proportions." (Måns Nilsson, Norrländska Socialdemokraten, Sweden, October 29, 2001.)

"I still [weeks after the concert] find myself in a state of shock, due to the high level of your performance... ...I will of course recommend you anywhere, in writing or otherwise..." (E-mail from Mr. Gunnar Östlund, former president of the symphony orchestra.)

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Please see Manlio Giordano's main YouTube page or MySpace page for biographic information etc.

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[bonzo874]

isnt it about time people would stop coughing up their very ring at concerts

[ManlioGiordano]

In the CD release of this performance we actually did some editing - that seemed absolutely necessary - and could reduce the cough noises from the audience somewhat. However, I remain happy, of course, that there is an audience that comes to listen. But perhaps some of them should get some potent cough medication before coming to performances - like musicians sometimes do even themselves, in order to not cough their own performance into pieces! - or leave if they see a recording is being made.

[clevernickname70]

Sublime. I prefer to let the music speak for itself rather than attempt to describe it in words, but I thank you for your heartfelt interpretation sir.

[ManlioGiordano]

"clevernickname70" - thank you for your kind words. Should you feel like it, you could repeat those words to the representatives of the major concert halls in your vicinity, which should increase the chances that you will hear me also in a live performance.

This remark actually applies to all you fellow beings, across the Globe, that have sent me words of appreciation, either as public comments or private e-mails. Make your statements where they have the greatest impact on a practical level.

[FreeCapital]

That's a beautiful dimple on your tie, sir. Nicely done.

[ManlioGiordano]

If pianists, allegedly in possession of that infamous "pianist's touch", were not able to induce a well-formed dimple in that fine silk chosen by Mr Ralph Lauren, the designer, there would be plenty of reason to ask where the world is heading, if not before, right? Thank you for your comment, "FreeCapital"; a little humour is seldom out of place, in my view of life, anyway. [For the non-specialists out there: "Dimple" refers to the indentation sometimes formed just below the knot on a tie.]

[jmsbk12345]

I much prefer Beethoven to Mozart. Does anyone else agree?

[hootersnooter]

Only Beethoven could write with such clean angelic simplicity, yet with such depth it arrests your sould and brings forth tears and emotion - me too, I find this grabs your heart with both hands. Well done Giordano, bravo. Only those who can play this know how deep your talent must be to compose the work of an angel.

[zilzila007]

beautiful

[banginghats2]

@forchristssakeable Absolutely right. Beethoven owed a lot to Mozart and was deeply influenced by his phenomenal set of piano concertos. Without those works, Beethoven's concertos would have been very different. For me the first movement of Mozart's C minor concerto is still one of the most profound pieces of music I've ever heard. He was also influenced by Mozart's last three great symponies. I love them both, but then there are Mozart's operas, which I love more than words can express really.

[forchristssakeable]

@jmsbk12345

You can't compare the 2. They are completely different.

Beethoven carried a Cameo of Mozart around with him...

Both are amazing in their own way. Mozart was restricted with what he could write... Beethoven was not.

But your preference is your preference.

I love Beethoven...and he was an amazing man.

I read somewhere that Stalin had at one point stopped litening to Beethoven,fearing he would soften and not go to war.

But Beethoven is not for everyone.;o)

[edmundjacobs]

Sounds great. I have listened to many performances of this work. I like the slightly slower pace and tempo here. Thank you for posting.

[swimmer5733]

i enjoyed this performance very much. a most interesting interpretation and slower than some i have heard. Manlio, two questions, when will you come to Melbourne Australia to play it and how old are you...you look about 17!!!!

peter

[flaxys112]

Anyone who has the sheet music for this piece? For piano and/or cello?

[solaragr]

Totally ONENESS - beautifull beyond words!

[solaragr]

A clear proof of God's existance!