Saint-Saëns/Liszt/Horowitz: Danse Macabre; Vassilis Varvaresos, piano

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  • Recorded: September 16, 2012, Ärtztekammer Nordrhein, Düsseldorf
    Compris Artist Management, www.com-pris.nl
    Camera & editing: Nander Cirkel & Beitske de Jong
    Sound recorded by Konstantin Beck & Kai Holzkämper

Komentáře • 545

  • @Schurfable
    @Schurfable Před 9 lety +580

    The performance was perfect. But I would like to see all the hand movements from a static position

    • @Xevyyy
      @Xevyyy Před 4 lety +5

      isn't it a wrogn note at 2:40?

    • @kathyfr6000
      @kathyfr6000 Před 4 lety +23

      Xevy no one cares

    • @afill471
      @afill471 Před 3 lety +8

      @@Xevyyy tbh, who plays pieces exactly perfect and flawless to the point that every time the person plays the same rep and is the same result every time? Every time a pianist performs the same rep, the accuracy and interpretation varies each time, even the smallest changes. There’s a point of acceptance we give to pianists for their work, and we appreciate them for it, the minimum amount of acceptance in my opinion is 80% accuracy and effort (interpretation isn’t really a grading category as the pianist has his/her view on the approach of the piece), anything lower becomes more questionable, it’s kind of like seeing whether the pianist was really ready, ready enough, or work on it was needed. This example of a slight typo of butter fingers here is the least noticeable mistake an audience would see, what’s more important and I applaud for this greatly would be the recovery, as long as you stick with the piece, this is easy to recover from. small chromatic mistakes like these are actually good opportunities to see how fast the pianist would go back on track if it really was a brain fart, or just “butterfingers”/finger slip. Don’t judge yourself too hard over such minor mistakes, but we do encourage you to minimize it when possible, it’s no big deal, really.

    • @Xevyyy
      @Xevyyy Před 3 lety +1

      @@kathyfr6000 Really stupid answer lmfao

    • @Xevyyy
      @Xevyyy Před 3 lety +1

      @@afill471 I know all of this, I asked if this specific note was the same as the original piece, I didn't say I didn't like it or that it was a mistake that should absolutely be avoided

  • @johnwallace1140
    @johnwallace1140 Před 6 lety +61

    While this is a phenomenal performance, I feel the piano deserves equal praise. That Bechstein has one of the loveliest timbres I've ever heard.

    • @muktisaha6681
      @muktisaha6681 Před 2 lety +2

      True!

    • @willgraham8878
      @willgraham8878 Před 2 lety +3

      I totally agree! Bechstein said they completely refurbished and updated everything on their concert pianos in the last 10 years and I can hear the difference! They are now very competitive with Steinway!

    • @tomowenpianochannel
      @tomowenpianochannel Před rokem

      Very woody tone, and yet slightly light.... with a lot of crispness and metallic edge. The Bechstein sounds slightly antique already, a little more like a fortepiano, but with all the power, dynamics and pedal effects of the modern Steinway grand. The treble in particular is amazing, reminiscent of the flute stops on a grand organ. Agree with you!

  • @TheMythsmith
    @TheMythsmith Před 9 lety +156

    What I like about your interpretation of this piece is the light and shade you add by varying the tempos. Most pianists play this piece almost presto and its nice to hear something different. Very nice indeed. Bravo

    • @kmco5633
      @kmco5633 Před 5 lety +5

      I guess that's why Vladimir Horowitz is involved ;D

    • @yuio4193
      @yuio4193 Před 5 lety +2

      Yes! It swelled through the song! So much more life and flavor!

  • @alexandreaegerter4106
    @alexandreaegerter4106 Před 7 lety +176

    excellent piece and wonderful interpretation! but I have to say... WHAT A PIANO !!!

    • @GyromiteROB
      @GyromiteROB Před 7 lety +14

      Bechsteins are works of art. They produce such a deep tone.

    • @Jantsenpr777
      @Jantsenpr777 Před 5 lety +5

      Almost no one today uses them consistently. But, may I say, they are super pianos.

    • @ivanfrangugic8355
      @ivanfrangugic8355 Před 4 lety +3

      @@GyromiteROB and clear d282 sounds simullar to the sk- ex by kawai but i will rather buy bechstein a 175 restord or new i hope some day

  • @busylifemeto
    @busylifemeto Před 8 lety +38

    Love the Bechstein so rare to see what an amazing sound

  • @subasan4798
    @subasan4798 Před 5 lety +539

    This deserves 5 billion views, not despacito.

  • @stonestone1000
    @stonestone1000 Před 7 lety +26

    Oh please come to Durban South Africa and play for us. You will be showered with roses for the way you play .....outstanding ...

  • @theshoebooty
    @theshoebooty Před 3 lety +11

    3:57 to 4:17, what clarity and dexterity! The entire performance is amazing really!

  • @marycorcoran8495
    @marycorcoran8495 Před 5 lety +21

    I fell in love with this piece when I was 10 years old , and it was played in a VERY abridged fashion. This is exquisite; mind-blowingly beautiful. There are very few people in this world who can play like that...Saint-Saens created this amazing piece of music, but without the great talents of those like Vassilis Varvaresos, all would be lost. Thank you both so much. xo

  • @MelodicaMen
    @MelodicaMen Před 5 lety +97

    Absolutely incredible. Great job!

    • @marshalljaxxon4425
      @marshalljaxxon4425 Před 3 lety

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  • @duanepiippo2939
    @duanepiippo2939 Před 7 lety +12

    I have never felt energy and passion through watching a performance on video before such as l have with this. Unbelievable talent. He IS the music. It's as if he became a conduit for the composer. I would be grateful for 1/16th of his musical prowess in my own playing. I'm completely enchanted, thank you! Bravo!!

  • @1998warriors
    @1998warriors Před 8 lety +22

    Very well played! It takes more than hands to play an instrument with passion, and your playing is a wonderful example of feeling the music.

  • @nickjamestuttle
    @nickjamestuttle Před 8 lety +122

    I have the flu and this song broke my fever lol

  • @casparwelting9740
    @casparwelting9740 Před rokem +4

    Best piece of piano music ever, I've been listening this song every day while making homework from the age of 9. Absolutely great performance by piano master Vassilis Varvaresos 😃🎵🎶

  • @andrerieu5277
    @andrerieu5277 Před 8 lety +14

    BECHSTEIN --- BECHSTEIN --- BECHSTEIN --- BECHSTEIN --- BECHSTEIN !!!!
    I'm crazy about this vidéo! I regulary come back to it!
    Great perf from Vassilis, perfect sound take and INCREDIBLE Bechstein sound.

  • @ji94552
    @ji94552 Před 10 lety +44

    Fine pianist + Great professional recording = Great Performance.

    • @brunobuzzacchi1108
      @brunobuzzacchi1108 Před 9 lety +19

      + great Carl Bechstein piano, very well tuned.

    • @akazienblute4491
      @akazienblute4491 Před rokem

      Am I the only one who is irritaded by the constant change of angles?

  • @LindaLinda80Linda
    @LindaLinda80Linda Před 4 lety +2

    A great performer! A great pianist. A remarkable intellectual. He OWNS the piano! Impossibly thrilling.

  • @nantucketsailor1
    @nantucketsailor1 Před 5 lety +3

    He's wonderful! He turns himself into the piano while playing. And I love the C. Bechstein - the worlds best!!!

  • @donlindquist1570
    @donlindquist1570 Před 7 lety +3

    AN INCREDIBLE VARIATION OF A FANTASTIC PIECE. VASSILIS IS IMMERCED IN HIS PERFORMANCE. THE CHANGING HAND
    POSITION IS FOCUSING ON PARTS THAT ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL. I PLAY THE PIECE FREQUENTLY WITH FASCINATION.

    • @mirandamason6874
      @mirandamason6874 Před 6 lety +2

      ONCE YOU CAPS LOCK YOU CAN NEVER GO BACK. YOU ARE CAPS LOCKED FOREVER. I KNOW THE FEELING.

  • @cctunes
    @cctunes Před 10 lety +38

    Marvelous articulation! Wonderful sound! I think it's a bit too self-indulgent in the beginning, but the admiration for this great transcription is evident. BravO!

  • @andrewcgs
    @andrewcgs Před 10 lety +62

    My favourite version ever.

  • @eirhnhfwka3793
    @eirhnhfwka3793 Před 10 lety +1

    το καλύτερο κομμάτι στο πιάνο που έχω ακούσει ποτέ.και η καλύτερη εκτέλεση!!!! συγχαρητήρια!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @hirnz1981
    @hirnz1981 Před 5 lety +1

    Heard him play this on ABC classic FM radio on my way home today, and almost had to stop the car. Blew me away. Incredible

  • @jasonclarke7422
    @jasonclarke7422 Před rokem +1

    This dude is the real deal, I’ve literally just been blown away.

  • @AlexanderArsov
    @AlexanderArsov Před 4 lety +1

    Stunning playing that absolutely doesn't need the artsy camera work and editing.

    • @inosuke-chan413
      @inosuke-chan413 Před 4 lety

      Alexander Arsov yeah, its more difficult to learn, for people that need to learn

  • @bigguns1952
    @bigguns1952 Před 10 lety +2

    Horowitz was my hero & now this.Very decisive ,well articulated with a Liszt touch of its disjointed pauses.... just what the doctor ordered for me! Never heard of that piano, but it sure had an awesome sound.

  • @stonestone1000
    @stonestone1000 Před 7 lety +18

    He mastered this piece - outstanding .....thank you.....

  • @willgraham8878
    @willgraham8878 Před 2 lety +4

    Sir you did an Amazing job! I was Not expecting a performance of this quality, brilliance, accuracy, speed, refinement! You took me by surprise! Bravo!!!
    The Bechstein piano also sounded extremely fine!! Great tuning, beautiful tone and projective power. The company said they totally renovated their pianos in the last 10 years bringing them up to similar levels to the Steinway and I can hear that!

  • @missshinozaki
    @missshinozaki Před 7 lety

    Beautiful!!! Yes. Display the emotion. Feel it. This is why I love to watch pianists and play the piano.

  • @saraalvarezkeller9142
    @saraalvarezkeller9142 Před 10 lety +23

    Thank you for posting this, it was seriously amazing! You just urged me to run back to piano lessons. A magnificent instrument. Bravo! Hats off :)

    • @inosuke-chan413
      @inosuke-chan413 Před 4 lety

      Sara Alvarez Keller shapoooo (french hats off) :v

  • @messiah0141
    @messiah0141 Před 6 lety

    I listen to this piece again and again and still speechless. Thank You

  • @doyetois19561
    @doyetois19561 Před 4 lety

    j'aime beaucoup la Danse Macabre de Saint Saëns, des virtuoses l'ont interprété, mais là, c'est purement magique !!! Bravo !!!

  • @Patashu
    @Patashu Před 9 lety +3

    What an amazing, powerful song!

  • @tonyhancock7080
    @tonyhancock7080 Před 10 lety +3

    Thank you, thank you for sharing your gift .......

  • @jan-pieterboekhoorn3297
    @jan-pieterboekhoorn3297 Před rokem +1

    Yesterday we saw the famous Alexander Gavrylyuk with this piece and he was amazing with his performance
    and especially his dynamic!
    But this guy plays it wonderful too; great admiring for him!
    Jan-Pieter Boekhoorn,NL

  • @user-dx5il5ts4x
    @user-dx5il5ts4x Před 3 lety +1

    I never thought a song could be played so perfectly.

  • @nedschechter2066
    @nedschechter2066 Před 3 lety +6

    Vassily is amazing here. I also learned the difference between a Steinway and a Bechstein. The latter produces a more mellow and richer, at least in this composition, pleasing tone. My opinion.

  • @catherinelipthratt7440
    @catherinelipthratt7440 Před 6 lety +5

    I want to play this before my senior year. That is my one goal in life atm

  • @Tarlius72
    @Tarlius72 Před 10 lety +195

    I can play up to 0:16 !! :D

    • @dragonite1999
      @dragonite1999 Před 9 lety +1

      Ahahahaja

    • @rkit1571
      @rkit1571 Před 5 lety +11

      Go you! It’s fun playing ridiculously complicated pieces for even a second. My fav to ‘play’ for a short amount of time is la campanella. It’s short, but it’s fun!

    • @jamien.5528
      @jamien.5528 Před 4 lety

      😂

    • @keyto0910
      @keyto0910 Před 4 lety

      hahahahahahaha

    • @oldbird4601
      @oldbird4601 Před 3 lety

      @@rkit1571 lmao same everyone has that one thing they just do for no reason when they sit at the piano, for me it’s arpeggio runs on my right hand or la Campanella

  • @nedschechter2066
    @nedschechter2066 Před 3 lety +3

    One of two interpretations, the other by Vladimir Horowitz, that bring the story of Danae Macabre to life.

  • @synicull127
    @synicull127 Před 8 lety +273

    literally 0 flaws this is disgusting I just don't understand how this is physically possible. I can only dream...

    • @D3leriumX
      @D3leriumX Před 8 lety +40

      I know. I feel so insignificant

    • @wannabeiroh4658
      @wannabeiroh4658 Před 7 lety +10

      Patrick Rea There's a cut almost every second, that answer your question?

    • @yannisgutmann7923
      @yannisgutmann7923 Před 6 lety +29

      Danny Andrews recorded once. Videographed from multiple angles but the audio is real. Listen to him live and you ll get convinced immediately.

    • @TheAlfredo094
      @TheAlfredo094 Před 6 lety +13

      There's actually one false note at 2:40.

    • @bosendorferboy
      @bosendorferboy Před 6 lety +22

      Alfredo if I could play this with one false note I would be ecstatic

  • @ememousike
    @ememousike Před 11 lety +6

    Το άκουσα και ζωντανά. Καταπληκτική ερμηνεία. Ο Βασίλης έχει μεγάλο ταλέντο και του αξίζει μια αντίστοιχη σταδιοδρομία

  • @Seenall
    @Seenall Před 2 lety +1

    Cleanest performance of this piece I have heard yet

  • @ladyrosenrot1514
    @ladyrosenrot1514 Před 4 lety +4

    Maybe if I start practicing now, I’m gonna be able to play this in my next life …

  • @grantveebeejay535
    @grantveebeejay535 Před 3 lety

    A magnificent player for a wondrous piano work. How wonderful!

  • @nickmraz3984
    @nickmraz3984 Před rokem +1

    Very nice! The Bechstein is incredible

  • @francoisdrt9542
    @francoisdrt9542 Před 8 lety +167

    1:36 Lol this is his jam

  • @emeligomez1681
    @emeligomez1681 Před 6 lety +3

    The best version ❤

  • @athinaathan
    @athinaathan Před 11 lety +2

    καταπληκτικό! όσο το ακούω τόσο μου αρέσει περισσότερο !!

  • @bartwatts1921
    @bartwatts1921 Před 9 lety +427

    I think the thing I hate the most about this is the ridiculous camera work; too many shots. Just stay on the hands for god's sake.

    • @jungleboogie78
      @jungleboogie78 Před 9 lety +67

      pro tip: just close your eyes and listen

    • @voisinem2
      @voisinem2 Před 8 lety +15

      +jungleboogie78 yeah but the best view we could have got. Would have been right above the hand. To see all of the notes that he plays. Other wise the point of the video spinning in round filming does make is worth it to watch. But the music is still good.

    • @artieskuld6858
      @artieskuld6858 Před 5 lety +1

      Lmaoo

    • @inosuke-chan413
      @inosuke-chan413 Před 4 lety +2

      StevieWunder1337 that is my Teacher said : we gonna put the lights off when you are playing, for concentration (the audience)
      Me : Nervius 100%

    • @mr.clasher-clashofclansboo7286
      @mr.clasher-clashofclansboo7286 Před 4 lety

      You should've seen lang lang hungarian rhapsody 6

  • @tamanimania
    @tamanimania Před 3 lety

    Breathless! Only makes me wish to have his talent....

  • @spartacus2413
    @spartacus2413 Před 5 lety +1

    Listening to this made me tear up this is so beautiful

  • @kurtmatthews8094
    @kurtmatthews8094 Před 5 lety

    It is not possible to play this piece any better. Awesome!

  • @beathoven6984
    @beathoven6984 Před 3 lety +2

    It's amazing! Your sound is so clear and so perfect! Brilliant! You are a virtuoso!

  • @sabjohn9266
    @sabjohn9266 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent performance! Thank u so much, I am always looking for a video of this piece.

  • @CateCrafter
    @CateCrafter Před 10 lety

    Marvellous, all I can say is I am envious of Mr Varvaresos' talent.

  • @busylifemeto
    @busylifemeto Před 5 lety

    Outstanding performance by a great pianist. What an AMAZING piano always loved Bechstein, this one passes all supurlatives.

  • @isabelruiz6446
    @isabelruiz6446 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantástica ,,Saint -Saens ,y su música .¡¡ Excelente interpretación ,,!!

  • @gaelctlls
    @gaelctlls Před 9 lety

    Comment de pas mettre un J'aime ??!! Bravo l'artiste

  • @emanueldelfiino7584
    @emanueldelfiino7584 Před 8 lety +2

    un verdadero maestro! felicitaciones! saludos desde uruguay.

  • @alwatsonpianist
    @alwatsonpianist Před 10 lety +1

    Amazing combination of musicianship and technique. Bravissimo!!!

  • @kimberhenry5808
    @kimberhenry5808 Před 3 lety

    Somptueux! Quel délice pour les oreilles! 👌🏼✨👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @rexlex1736
    @rexlex1736 Před 3 lety +1

    Breathtaking! Bravissimo!

  • @NanaNijura
    @NanaNijura Před 10 lety +4

    I'm currently learning the version of this piece for two pianos, but I also love this video. Great job!

  • @danakatherinescully1
    @danakatherinescully1 Před 8 lety +3

    the way he plays..i can feel that

  • @atarax232323
    @atarax232323 Před 17 hodinami +1

    Excellentissime !

  • @biondatiziana
    @biondatiziana Před 3 lety

    Brilliant and captivating! Bravissimo!!! Will listen over and over.

  • @myriemahbethy633
    @myriemahbethy633 Před 4 lety

    Quelle œuvre superbe, magistralement interprétée dans cette version pianistique !

  • @sadybordin2997
    @sadybordin2997 Před 7 lety

    Just one word: WONDERFUL. Congratulations!

  • @sars6564
    @sars6564 Před 5 lety +1

    Congratulations! Greeting from motherland

  • @hjiuhfhrehui
    @hjiuhfhrehui Před 10 lety +4

    You understand music my friend. I enjoyed a lot. Thank you for sharing.
    Btw I think the 14 dislikes came from jealous people who don't posses the talent of a real musician.

  • @justmusic822
    @justmusic822 Před rokem

    Bravo! Sheer excitement! I could'nt help noticing the Bechstein ... and it brought lovely memories of my piano lessons at the music conservatoire where I studied -- my lecturer had a refined Bechstein in her studio which I always eyed!

  • @talentsherpa
    @talentsherpa Před 2 měsíci

    He’s playing this in a private setting. It’s beautiful

  • @Donserlano
    @Donserlano Před 7 lety +1

    The piano sounds fantastic! And your playing was unrivaled as well!

  • @dieu6509
    @dieu6509 Před 3 lety +1

    Juste incroyable...

  • @Crusader1815
    @Crusader1815 Před 6 lety

    I want this Bechstein. Finest piano I've ever heard.

  • @jackjohnson4524
    @jackjohnson4524 Před 3 lety

    Wooohoooo! This came up in my recommended again! I guess it’s almost that time of year!

  • @losdobleaperez4103
    @losdobleaperez4103 Před 5 lety

    Omg that was amazing, the way you did both voices differing each other and giving importance to each one of them.

  • @1947laurence
    @1947laurence Před 2 lety

    (I am Laura Galtier on Facebook)
    Magnificent interpretation of a talented pianist that I discovered. Bravissimo
    Magnifique interprétation d'un talentueux pianiste que je découvre. Bravissimo

  • @bibibibi3061
    @bibibibi3061 Před 5 lety +14

    Very nice but why do they show only his face when he looks constipated? The performance is about his hands not his face

  • @emptysoul8462
    @emptysoul8462 Před 5 lety +1

    So talented, wow.

  • @nickvaf
    @nickvaf Před 10 lety +1

    Very impressive interpretation and performance with superb articulation! And that piano…. damnnnn nice

  • @lfo88
    @lfo88 Před 8 lety +1

    food for brain and soul ! bravo bravo grazie!

  • @risingsun9595
    @risingsun9595 Před 6 lety +35

    For once, I can actually agree with the people that disliked this.
    That bastard makes it look so easy.

  • @antonyb72
    @antonyb72 Před 7 lety +1

    Μπράβο ρε μάστορα! Απίστευτος!

  • @owenjiang3615
    @owenjiang3615 Před 7 lety +2

    THIS SOUNDS SO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! I'm going to learn it 😃

  • @ydjs03
    @ydjs03 Před 9 lety

    Marvelous! I thoroughly enjoy watching and listening to this video. Thanks for sharing?

  • @user-pj6wt2rz7g
    @user-pj6wt2rz7g Před 3 lety +2

    Υπέροχος!

  • @Sentfrommyipad
    @Sentfrommyipad Před 5 lety +77

    How can one man replace an orchestra!?

  • @PSHEYACOOL
    @PSHEYACOOL Před 6 lety +1

    фантастически круто! полное безумие!

  • @fernandosantosii5276
    @fernandosantosii5276 Před 8 lety +111

    Uou! Messi playing the piano ?

    • @evemariantu
      @evemariantu Před 8 lety +4

      jaja...Pense que era la unica que vio la similitud...un poco mas agil este chico si...jaja

    • @tg4q391
      @tg4q391 Před 7 lety +1

      Fernando 11:11 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @thedubbersbrothers5633
      @thedubbersbrothers5633 Před 6 lety

      AHAHAHAH

  • @tiziano88
    @tiziano88 Před 10 lety +5

    Impressive performance

  • @icymok9612
    @icymok9612 Před 3 lety

    Incredible. Such an amazing performance!

  • @erinnpegan7398
    @erinnpegan7398 Před 6 lety

    Literally stunning... Thank you.

  • @dankboi1560
    @dankboi1560 Před 6 lety

    This song is so beautiful

  • @konstantinatsitouridou4015
    @konstantinatsitouridou4015 Před 10 lety +1

    Α Π Ι Σ Τ Ε Υ Τ Ο Σ! Συγχαρητήρια!!!!!

  • @dominiksukic8817
    @dominiksukic8817 Před 7 lety

    I don't know much about Liszt, but from what i have heared one thing is for sure: He was a real showman.

  • @julianheinz8298
    @julianheinz8298 Před 5 lety

    The performance ist great. I live the piece!!

  • @denis_ismailov
    @denis_ismailov Před 9 lety +200

    That moment when the editing is so annoying and distracts you so much.

  • @kenmichelli2433
    @kenmichelli2433 Před 9 lety

    One of my favorite pianists! I really like your playing!