Hélène Grimaud: Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 58 (Orchestre de Paris, Christoph Eschenbach)

Recorded live at London’s Royal Albert Hall as part of the famous Proms Season 2001, Christoph Eschenbach conducts the Orchestre de Paris with Hélène Grimaud as soloist.

0:00 Ludwig von Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op 58
1:20 I. Allegro moderato
20:55 II. Andante con moto
26:26 III. Rondo vivace
Including Cadenzas

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[Ronin]

There is so much in the world today that makes me angry, sad or unhappy. This is the antidote.

[jamesconnor]

My dear, you are an angel! Completely out of this world. Thank you from the bottom of my 83 year old heart. May God bless you richly. 😊

[samlewis]

The world of Beethoven is stunning this ladiy's piano playing is out of this world. !

[TaichiStraightlife]

I got out of wrist surgery Friday, 2 days ago, where they re-broke & re-set my radial bones & put in a plate, screws. When the nerve block wore off I was in FREAKING AGONY for a day or 2; up all hours dragging myself slowly from room to room, moans involuntarily leaking from me the whole night long; I had no idea what I was doing as I staggered slowly from room to room (THANK GOD I live alone... I would've been embarrassed to have anyone there to witness me in this pit of my life). Anyway I must've played Helene's Beethoven Piano Concerto #4 here a good 50 times (at least) all through the night & following day; how very comforting it was, spirited, lifting me up, a joy; she saw me through the worst (so far) of my weekend travails; may GOD bless her... what a brilliant cutie-pie; watching closely how this beautiful piece so transported her, & in turn me, for I felt a tiny part of that passion, which eased my mind through the worst of my pain. THANK YOU HELENE; THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSPIRATION, for allowing it to be a beacon to me and all the world lucky enough to witness this performance!! It was fresh to me every time; I'll always be grateful for being able to watch and hear your glorious music this weekend when I so needed it... -L.

[netmendo]

If there was a ranking for youtube presentations of classical music, this is a candidate for number one. Hélène Grimaud is a Greek goddess that plays piano. Beethoven's concerto no. 4 is one of the best ever. The best performance because Hélène is much more than a virtuoso. She is one with music and totally dedicated to what she plays. Finally, the best filming with superposition of plans of executant, orchestra and audience which is difficult but results marvelously.

[cotaitcirce]

Heaven! Beethoven would've been immensely proud to hear how much intelligence and feeling Grimaud puts into this. Just feel like she's talking to Beethoven directly as she plays this -- with a very modern sensibility, which he would've certainly shared. Excellent partnership with Eschenbach - he conducted this perfectly to showcase her and maximize the relationship between piano and orchestra

[josevaladez]

Maestra Grimaud is out of this world. She plays with a special neatness and touches deepest fibers. Thanks for sharing this jewel.

[williamlovelady]

Beethoven knew something nobody else knew. I think Helene Grimaud picked up on it . Incredible.

[nelsondreyes]

Beethoven and Helene melting into eternity…magnificent music!

[monikafricke]

Seit ich mich vor mehr als 50 Jahren zum ersten Mal mit Beethovens Klavierkonzerten befasste, ist dieses 4. Konzert mein Lieblingsstück. Es geht sofort unter die Haut und direkt in meine Seele. Ich habe dieses Stück in all den Jahren von vielen wunderbaren und ganz unterschiedlichen Künstlern gehört. Hélène Grimaud ist in ihrer Einzigartigkeit mit nichts zu vergleichen, und ich fiebere dem 13.06.2024 entgegen. Dann nämlich kommt sie in meine Stadt, die man auch „Klavierstadt Hannover“ nennt, und wird das Publikum mit diesem Meisterwerk Beethovens und ihrem engelsgleichen Spiel verzaubern.

[niklausgaschen]

Eine maximale Empfindsamkeit bei beiden, der Pianistin und dem Dirigenten. Was für grossartige Musiker! Chapeau. Auch das Werk selbst ist äusserst sensibel komponiert. Ein verinnerlichter Beethoven.

[flyeagl]

The pianist!!! Goodness me. Without any notes. I have never seen such passion and dedication. It's like she is the piano herself. She lives the music. Absolutely stunning and mesmerising.

[laracerta]

Non so descrivere la grandiosità e la bellezza sconfinata di questa musica..sono senza parole...è paradisiaca

[lardyify]

Thank God for Beethoven, and performers such as Hélène Grimaud to play Beethoven so brilliantly!

[tvanya]

I do not know how many times I listen to this concerto, but this time I heard it as a brand new experience, Grimaud is incredible. Today the technique of playing is as a given, but the soul is not technique it is rarely appears only in deep artists such as Grimaud.

[huggybear]

My goodness, the look on her face! She is totally invested in this performance. It's incredible to witness such artistry, and commitment to excellence. She's absolutely magnificent..best I've heard since Argerich.

[victorkazanskiy]

The more I listen to this, the deeper is my awe.

[wiggom]

A human performance so brilliant, it's hard to comprehend.

[konstantinosapostolatos]

I absolutely love Helene's artistic passion and magical performance, she is totally 'connected' with Beethoven and the result is magnificent!

[victorkazanskiy]

Cannot have enough of this magic (not only the music, but also the smile).