Víkingur Ólafsson – Bach: Concerto in D Minor, BWV 974 - 2. Adagio

Ólafsson’s second Deutsche Grammophon album, the pithily entitled Bach, contains a mixture of original works and transcriptions, which the pianist has woven together in intriguing style. “Everything is there in Johann Sebastian’s music: architectural perfection and profound emotion,” says Ólafsson. In his hands, the universe that is Bach shines with new light.

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Víkingur Ólafsson – Bach: Concerto in D Minor, BWV 974 - 2. Adagio

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[deutschegrammophon]

What do you think about Víkingur Ólafsson's Bach album?

[GrotrianSeiler]

There are VERY few pianists who can play with this level of sensitivity. I don’t even know if Bach realized this piece was so beautiful. Very moving performance

[Ladyquartz]

I'm thankful for Bach more than any other thing in my life.

[franceme]

I lost my twin brother from an aggressive pancreatic cancer just less than a year ago at just 59 years and every time I listen to this particular BWV 974 by Bach, I seem to console myself! Thank you Vikingur Õlafsson as this makes me feel happy and in peace.

[jan-pietervanwaasbergen]

I listen to this on sunday 15 march 2020, there is a crisis in the world with the Corona virus all over the world and in my country the Netherlands, but keep faith, solidarity take care of each other: and Bach is stronger than Corona. I wish you all the best, good health.

[yuli]

I love his delivery - no superfluous gestures and contrived 'emotions' that so many performers are given to

[gj]

I could cry listening to Ólafsson"s interpretation of this Bach piece -- it is just sheer perfection.

[tomjohn]

In these dark times, senseless atrocities, this was soothing…

[karlberlin]

Gracie, Schönheit, Anmut. Dein Spiel berührt auf wundersame Weise. Ohne Pathos, ohne Aufgeregheit, einfach einsinken in die Musik . Wunderbar 🎹💐

[salumbre]

Exquisite. Too many bury this piece in improvisation and frills. Ólafsson lets the piece itself speak, in its beautiful simplicity.

[InvestingForTomorrow]

Desperately needed oeuvre of music during this chaotic era. The peace that Bach brings - play it every day.

[gpapa]

The Fabelmans brought me here. Absolute perfection of a piece.

[mademiroz]

Heard this in Christian Petzold’s undine and loved it

[atashakgem]

I can’t describe the depth of emotion I experience when I listen to Bach music, truly deeply take me to other universes something so strong deep divine metaphysic mystical 😢

[kuglmueller]

Bach to me is the unrivalled champion when it comes to music and this guy Víkingur Ólafsson
has a remarkable godgiven talent to play it. Thank you very much for this treat!

[angelawang]

He delivered this beautiful piece in a way that connected listener's heart, soul, and emotion in such a profound way that is beyond words can describe.

[marycavender]

This piece is calm and peaceful and he interprets much deep emotion throughout it. A touch of meloncholy flavors it.

[giovanniruggeri]

It makes me wanna cry.
The music touches so deep in the soul.
Thank you for that.

[editaurbon]

The most beautiful Adagio movement and amazing pianist performing it with such a sensible touch...

[fvcpcwp]

Divine interprétation tout en nuance et en grâce qui transforme l'être et l'incite à reprendre sa véritable place minuscule dans l'univers et à faire preuve de beaucoup d'humilité!