Grigory Sokolov - Brahms Intermezzo Op. 117 No. 2

Recital at the Berliner Philharmonie
5 June 2013

[azurbtkl]

I felt that ultra low Bb like a drop falling in the black lake at the bottom of my soul

[bronxboy]

It's absolutely ridiculous how much I love Brahms' Op. 117. And this performance of No.2 is perfectly magical.

[ALG_MD]

Have just come from his concert in the same hall. Just in 2022.
And he also played the same piece (actually the whole op. 117). Absolutely magnificent!!!
The public went mad asking for more and more (about 5 or 6 encores as a result).

[nancyrevzen]

Simply, the most beautiful rendition of this in the history of the world.Brahms spoke to him, I am sure!One of the greatest pianists ever.

[MrMastermeier]

one of the best performances. this guy is on fire

[markgoretsky]

Here is a tender Brahms unforgettably performed by Professor Sokolov...

[dougwythe]

Can’t believe I wasn’t familiar with this pianist. Blind spot now corrected - he is beyond perfect. For a while I thought he was playing it a bit too freely (I try to play it a bit more literally) but once he hits the half way mark it’s clear he’s working on a whole other level and his tempi are in service of a totally clear vision and some deep well of inspiration (not to mention breathtaking technical virtuosity).

[peterbrenton]

He gave his all in the Brahms and we got something really special. slow section was beautiful

[-leochutkin]

Обожаю!
Вышел, душу тебе растерзал, поклонился и ушёл...

[maxjohn]

Perfectly held together as a single coherent musical idea, absolutely disarming and wonderful

[brozors]

Greatest living pianist and this performance is a good example of why. There isn't any other pianist that is close to his level of artistry.

[vladotepesh]

I can't wait until Deutsche Grammophon, if possible, issues some of his Brahms recordings! The recital at Wiesbaden a week ago was phenomenal!

[tmr]

He played this piece last night here in Barcelona, a magical performance.

[Janaceks_Dad]

perfect piano, perfect acoustics, perfect pianist

[mauriziocastellucci]

Chills and few tears from an old piano student, thanks for a great video document.I saw Sokolov in Parma in 2014 (Bach, Beethoven, Chopin)and it was incredible...

[kkspnzk]

BRAVO, MAESTRO!!! WHAT WONDER!!! LISTEN TO MUSIC BY G.SOKOLOV IS ALWAYS JOY!!!

[jerrera]

Absolutely beautiful. Played with such sensitivity and grace.

[shin-i-chikozima]

I was filled with admiration for his specutacular skill

[odysseusjones]

Mesmerizing, like a dream you never want to awaken from. The technique was entirely invisible. Perfect fluid motion.

[margaritaauffant]

Un exquisito Intermezzo de J. Brahms y un exquisito intérprete. Bravisimo