Arthur Rubinstein - Grieg - Piano Concerto in A minor, Op 16

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Edvard Grieg
Piano Concerto in A minor, Op 16

1 Allegro molto moderato
2 Adagio
3 Allegro moderato molto e marcato

Arthur Rubinstein, piano

London Symphony Orchestra
André Previn, conductor

[ivanlussich]

I am from Uruguay. My father, a good amateur pianist, met Mr Rubinstein twice here in Montevideo. The second time dad went to congratulate him after a concert; Mr R. recognized dad (who was very tall) among the crowd and waved hello to him.

[dianalee]

OK I looked it up, Rubinstein was 88 when this was done and yes it’s the London Symphony. Aired on PBS in 1977 to celebrate Rubinstein’s 90th birthday. What a total treat for humanity

[jesusslushies]

I had a roommate in college in 1978 (we were both music majors) This was his absolute favorite and would play this entire concerto every morning. And he played flawlessly. It brings back bittersweet memories of those days. Such wonderful days.

[carolhestand]

When my husband died, I couldn't bear to hear music with words. It tore me up so I went to bed each night listening to this wonderful concerto. When I hear it to this day I still feel the incredible peace that got me through one of the toughest times of my life.

[berniesiben]

No swaying, wild gyrations, or flying arms. No dramatic facial expressions. The emotion is conveyed totally through the music. This is a top musician at the top of his form.

[Alfie]

This was the first recording I ever heard. My dad played it to me on his record player when I was about 6. Soon after, he took me to see a pianist playing this and we sat right at the front as he held my hand all the way through. I was entranced. He cried. Now I know why.
I then started to learn the piano and now I am a piano teacher. It is thanks to my dad and Edvard Grieg that I have had such a wonderful career. It is still my favourite, having heard and seen many pianists perform it.
It will always be my favourite piano concerto. Grieg only ever needed to compose this one. I never tire of hearing it. The wonderful Artur and Andre. Couldn't be better. Thanks to all concerned for this video.

[elisabethc.dieryckx]

Grieg unfortunately composed only ONE Piano Concerto, BUT WHAT A WONDERFUL ONE HE COMPOSED !!! His soul is in it, he gave it his ALL, and the result is a MAGNIFICENT WORK OF ART !! one can never tire of listening to this divine many of the best Solo Pianists have played it, one better than the am in love with Grieg!! Just listen to the end notes, is this not
just ECSTASY ????

[dianalee]

It is thrilling to see this here. When my mother was just 16 she performed the Grieg concerto in Des Moines with the symphony. She brought down the house! She was a voice AND piano contest winner. And sang for years in the Los Angeles recording studios alongside my Dad who had a legendary behind the scenes recording career. Among other voices he supplied for actors, he sang for Christopher Plummer in The Sound of Music. I grew up blessed in this rich musical environment and went on to have a studio singing career of my own for nearly 60 years. My mother used to play the piano solo portions of the Grieg at home and I treasure those memories. We also had the Rubinstein recording and wore it out. I can’t hear this without shedding a tear, it’s so soulful to me. Mom used to practice a part of the third movement which gave her fits. I loved every minute. Peace and blessings!

[Frostborne]

In one of his performances, someone from the crowd said “I would give half my life to play like that!” And Arthur replied “Really? Because that’s exactly what I gave…”

[gregblech]

I talked to Arthur back in the early seventies after a concert in Utica New York. I said thank you sir for making music. He put his hand on my shoulder, smiled, and walked away.

[lucasm.b.]

Rachmaninoff told Rubinstein he considered this to be the best piano concerto ever written. I couldn't agree more.

[NurlanBayaman]

Rubinstein is astounding here and people have already praised him in rightfully glorious words. But I want to highlight the camera work, which is so good here. Too bad they don't film concertos in this way anymore. It's a pleasure not only to listen, but also to watch.

[LukeFaulkner]

0:00 Allegro molto moderato
14:26 Adagio
21:33 Allegro moderato molto e marcato

[patriciamargaritahermelo]

I am not a musician and I do not have studied music, but this concerto and its performance by Rubinstein goes straight to my heart. God blessed the composer end the pianist to have the gift to create this beauty that lifts the spirit uniquely

[nikolaussiegfried]

In this performance, Rubinstein is 88 years old. I can't believe it!

[markterenzi]

It is not often spoke of, but the Grieg Concerto was Rachmaninoff's favorite piano concerto, in fact Rachmaninoff modeled his Piano Concerto No. 1 on Grieg's work. There is so much similarity between the two composer's concerti, as both have a breadth of expression and passion (as well as formal details) not heard elsewhere. I'm a huge fan of Grieg!!!

[germancardoso]

HOW INCREDIBLE THE GREAT OLD MAN WAS, EVEN NEARLY BLIND AND AT NINETY HE PLAYED EVEN BETTER THAN BEFORE, HOW COULD HE DO IT

[dianalee]

Rest in Glorious Peace, Artur Rubinstein and Andre Previn, and thank you endlessly for sharing your brilliance. Endless blessings..

[veronica]

One of the best pieces of music I have ever heard. Magnificent Rubinstein and magnificent Grieg. I will never get tired of listening to this concert. Never.

[ianmacpherson]

My school music department thought that serious music ended in 1623. Grieg was a name, little more. Decades later, I was wanting a piano vinyl to check out a record player, stored in the loft since younger times, so when a piano concerto came up on the car radio, I stopped and waited until the end to get the title. Home, and on the laptop, I searched for a vinyl. This video came up on the way. A gulp, and then, pausing only long enough to plug in serious headphones, I sat entranced. Forget about the vinyl - this is unbelievable. And, as others have commented, the unknown cameraman is as much a maestro as the legendary pianist, the orchestra, and the composer. Thankyou, YouTube for letting me watch and hear.