Franz Liszt - Piano Concerto No. 2 | Complete

Piano Concerto No. 2 by Franz Liszt - one of the most beautiful and stunning concertos of all time, full of emotion, virtuosity and passion.

Franz Liszt wrote drafts for his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in A major, during his virtuoso period, in 1839 to 1840. He then put away the manuscript for a decade. When he returned to the concerto, he revised and scrutinized it repeatedly. The fourth and final period of revision ended in 1861. Liszt dedicated the work to his student Hans von Bronsart, who gave the first performance, with Liszt conducting, in Weimar on January 7, 1857.

Performed by Georgii Cherkin - piano

Classic FM Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Luciano di Martino

Live Recording
Bulgaria Hall
2006 Sofia

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[GeorgiiCherkin]

Actually a whole life getting such level, but especially for this concerto I needed few months to learn it. I played both concertos by Liszt in one evening - this was one of the most challenging event in my life.

[CastleMr]

How brilliant of Liszt to put a cello-piano duet in the middle of this piece. Most beautiful.

[GeorgiiCherkin]

Yes, the 2-nd concerto surprises everyone who thinks Liszt is all about just technique and fast passages.. It is also my favorite.

[carolyndrummond]

Still listening to this beautiful piece of music

[mavoisine]

So handsome and such a beautiful musician. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[maxwellperes]

The best performance of Liszt Piano Concerto N.2

[taniapetrova]

I am obsessed with this phenomenal performance and continue to wonder at the fact that it has less than million views...😢

[filizdener]

A master piece, and an incredibly talented, brilliant pianist, magnificient!!! BRAVO!!!

[richdisilvio]

After listening to this splendid performance, and knowing when it was composed, it is clear to see why Liszt was the most advanced composer of his era. This one piano concerto alone offers more blood, passion, beauty, virtuosity and majestic grandeur than any other concerto in Liszt’s day or previously. It was ground-breaking and utterly sublime.

[stephenhall]

I have never been much of a Liszt person (excepting some of the tone poems) but this performance of the 2nd concerto, composed long after the mania years, lays out the stall (as it were) of the composer in mature prime.
These musicians actually listen to each other and the work points to the future in so many ways. Yes, there are the usual fireworks but Liszt was clearly well on the way to a sort of concerto for orchestra with piano using the arch form used later by Ravel and Bartok as well as Prokofiev and many others.
Sometimes a particular performance of superlative ensemble respect and affection can reveal the secrets of a great work.
This is one such.

[mariaslafleur]

One of the best performances of my favorite concerto by my favorite, composer. What a performance! Come to New York please.

[ElizabethLawrenceBermuda]

Oh, you are just a gift from heaven Georgii. Thank you ever so much for sharing this. I am just so mesmerized and so absorbed by your playing and full of ecstatic emotions. I can watch and listen to you forever. God bless you more my dear.

[snegalin]

the best version of Liszt piano concerto 2. i think

[moy]

Georgii, we really appreciate your effort and time in preparing this sublime music for your audiances, your never disappoint us, thanks again.

[alwatsonpianist]

Performance of the highest standards in dynamic control, gorgeous tonal quality and color, passionate expression and technical precision.  Bravissimo!!!

[GeorgiiCherkin]

Thank you! Yes, I plan to upload it soon - actually I played it on the same date as this one, the both concertos in one evening.

[carolyndrummond]

This is my favorite!! I LOVE to listen to and then strong surprise when it turns to the fast pace that I love at around 13:00.

[jackriggs]

A first for me listening to this fabulous young artist and what a treat for the end of a day that's been dreadful. Liszt goes without saying. Will listen over and over again.

[SergioBedessi]

Excellent performance. One of the best I've ever listened to.

[annicklavie]

merveilleux artiste, virtuose accompli, on vous aime beaucoup, Mr Cherkin