Schumann: Klavierkonzert ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Khatia Buniatishvili ∙ Paavo Järvi

Robert Schumann:
Klavierkonzert ∙

(Auftritt) 00:00 ∙
I. Allegro affettuoso 00:30 ∙
II. Intermezzo. Andantino grazioso 15:44 ∙
III. Allegro vivace 20:31 ∙

Khatia Buniatishvili, Klavier ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester (Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra) ∙
Paavo Järvi, Dirigent ∙

Rheingau Musik Festival 2012 ∙
Wiesbaden, Kurhaus, 23. August 2012 ∙

[MrPrince]

I've been playing piano, classically trained, for almost 50 years. I believe I have earned the right to have an opinion as to the "greatness" of a pianist. Khatia is an incredibly gifted and passionate pianist whose interpretation of Rach 2 is refreshing. People who criticize either do not truly know or understand music from the perspective of the pianist or they are just cruel and jealous of the talent others possess.

Many people may think people are merely born with a gift. Yes it's true there MUST be a certain amount of raw, natural talent involved - this is obvious - but what people don't see are the thousands and thousands of hours one practices to achieve greatness. It's a discipline most are never willing or capable of achieving. So a word to "critics"....once you are honestly able to say you spent your childhood, teen years, and many adult years hovering over a keyboard of other musical instrument, playing until your hands hurt, wanting to stop yet can't stop because the passion that compels you to play exceeds any physical pain or social price you pay for missing out on many things..hen you can have a platform and a right to criticize a true musician.

Until then, you need to be very careful. When one lays their hands on a musical instrument to play in front of others- they are actually laying their soul bare to show the world. It's a vulnerability few can ever understand and certainly something small minded people can not respect.

[keithwilson]

I love how she always thanks the orchestra with applause before she takes a bow. Class act all the way.

[rokpodlogar]

don't know what's more amazing, that a person is able to hit so many keys in the right order at that speed or that there was somebody who actually did it all in his mind before it was written down.

[ziyxuct]

Amazing pianist! My entire family, my husband and two sons love listening and watching this special pianist. Khatia is among the very few pianist musicians with such great talent, so sensitive, so technical, so musical. To this, she also has great taste and carries herself with unique dignity, and in a very distinguished manner. Her qualities are so abundant! We thank Khatia for her music! She was born at the right time, so that we can also enjoy her good music. Gabriella 👍

[richardstannard]

What I enjoy so thoroughly about her orchestral performances is how she actually enjoys the performance of the orchestra, often turning and making eye contact with various members who perhaps are playing a solo line. She is actually a member of the orchestra, rather than a mere soloist.

[pasionpiano]

Dear Kathya, , ,, At 68, , I’ve play the piano by ear more than 55 years, ,, I can tell when a classical pianist by training can fly above the partition with a loving perfect emotion « dans le doigté de sa main » and this is what you do best., , , Bravo madame

[ohm]

Robert Schumann: Klavierkonzert a-moll, op. 54:
00:29 I. Allegro affettuoso
15:40 II. Intermezzo. Andantino grazioso
20:50 III. Allegro vivace

33:07 Franz Liszt: Liebestraum Nr. 3

[joewhitfield]

She is AMAZING! She makes me appreciate classical music more and more.

[wilsonperalta]

The finger pressure on each key is superbly perfect - it gives an awesome emotional flow.

[robertd]

This woman is top shelf. Are people dumping on her because she is beautiful? I would guess YES! A blindfold test with some of these trolls would reveal the truth, but cowards never put their money where their mouths are. The first time I heard this was w/o video and I had no idea who it was; all I knew was that it was some of the best piano playing that I had heard in years.

[mauricerivermusic]

Schumann is one of the first super romantic composers, so Buniatishvili's musical expression matches the appropriate style.

Her clothing seems to attract attention from some commenters. What her nearly backless dress shows is the perfect rams-rod straight posture of a fine pianist. She not only shows this foundational aspect of her pianism, but has finger accuracy and speed and well controlled wrists. That she is communicating expressively can be seen on the faces of some of the orchestral players who respond physically to Buniatishvil as they listen when not playing.

At the conclusion, the orchestral players were all smiles and applauded. Believe me, orchestra members can't be fooled. They'll keep their hands in their laps if they think the soloist is a fraud! I've seen it several times. Here we had an enthusiastic orchestra who clearly knew they had just accompanied the real thing.

[CamelliaHill]

Khatia's music is as beautiful as she is gorgeous. Incredible performer.

[HelenaWilliams]

She is wild, she is free, she is splendid and she knows how to enchant the listener's spirit.

Schumann's Klavierkonzertt is fascinating and it is a GEM!. There is dynamism, emotion, a rich spontaneous wealth of lyrical melody, the contrast between lightness and power are well emphasized in the composition. The brilliance in the composition is clearly given the fire and intensity by the concert pianist Kathia Buniatishvili. An awesome Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra and conductor Paavo Järvi.

[wendychen]

Some comments believe she is showy or flashy and that "classical music needs no frills and posturing." I disagree. In a live performance, the "performer" is part of the performance. If Khatia is "flashy" here, then Beethoven was s a horror as a much sought-after pianist in Vienna of his days there. Don't like what you see? Just close your eyes and listen (of course you'll miss seeing her excellent fingering and her touch on the piano and necessary body movement, if you happen to be a piano player). I have listened to classical music for more than 60 years now, and I find Khatia's interpretation of Schumann's piano concerto authentic and true to the Romantic spirit of Schumann. Clara Schumann, herself a superb pianist, would most likely have approved of Khatia's performance as recorded here. Personally, I wanted to cite just one specific passage that begins about 5:17, where the piano has a "dialogue" with the clarinet and then with other instruments. That, to me, is Schumann's love song to Clara, if not a lyrical gift to all of us. I'd recommend a similar lyrical "dialogue" between the oboe and the bassoon in the opening passage of the 3rd movement of Schumann's 2nd Symphony. We are blessed to be able to see and hear Khatia perform live for us.

[xworobic]

Sorry, it makes me laugh to read most of these comments. Firstly, she is an outstanding pianist. Secondly, she is young and attractive. She is showing both values.  She was born to become like that. It's altogether fantastic.  A tender volcano.

[TheKeeperoftheGarden]

Only a muse like Khatia Buniatishvili is able to add to a great piece of music created by a male composer, all the feminine qualities that turn it into a complete masterpiece: elegance, sensuality, refinement, joy, and passion.

[mannOmannOmann]

The pianist is in a I was watching the emotions on her face as she was playing the piano.... Truly lost in her art... Amazing

[donna]

33:00 - Encore: Liebestraum No.3 (Franz Liszt )

At the end, everyone held their breath, not wanting to break the spell. Magnificent!

[nibiru]

I think it's amusing how so many viewers are focused and/or disturbed by what Khatia is wearing. The point is that it's a magnificent piece of music, played by a great orchestra, conductor AND a soloist who is not only physically attractive, BUT IS ALSO a consummate technician who injects life, soul and passion into Schumann's work. Why not simply enjoy the music instead of letting the world know what your insecurities are?

[alioniltonsantana]

No profundo silêncio, as notas de Khatia me deixa em êxtase total...Grato !