Lang Lang - Beethoven Piano Concerto # 4 ~ Christoph Eshenbach / Japan 2005

LIVE FROM JAPAN ~ 2005 Lang Lang piano ~ Christoph Eshenbach conducting the Cleveland Orchestra.
Lang Lang plays Beethoven;s 4th piano concerto in a live concert from Japan in 2005. The Chinese pianist, considered now the superstar of classical pianists is, in fact, an intensely musical performer and technician to listen to and watch.
SELECTED COMPARISONS
Barenboim/Vienna Philharmonic

Uchida/Bavarian Radio Philharmonic

Uchida/ Israel Philharmonic

[normabyde]

It’s now 2024 and we are blessed to have treasure like this available on YouTube..

[MyYounglover]

Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 expresses human's deep sorrow, agony, and the emotion of victory overcoming it, while No. 4 is very elegant and beautiful as the river flows toward the sea. I can't help but love these two concertos

[nandinirao]

Beethovens 4th has been immortalised for posterity with this performance by Lang Lang no one else comes close to his musical genius in this piece

[monikabruns]

Wir sind Herrn Eschenbach und Herrn Lang Lang zu großem Dank verpflichtet. Sie bringen und Beethoven so nahe. Danke

[eliseshakarian]

Bravo.also the orchestra played beautifully. Conductor all together. Everything was perfect.

[jimenabronfman]

Nr. 4 is my favorite Beethoven Piano concert. And Lang Lang performs it beautifully. What a great present for the soul and the mind. Greetings from Santiago, Chile !

[hughallen]

This was the first performance I have ever heard of Lang Lang (been living in Africa for 40 years) I did not know that such perfection, clarity, joy and passion were possible. This is mind-blowing (added to by his obvious love for the music and his craft).

[yin-longqiu]

Through this piece of art, put together by the composer, the pianist, the conductor, and the orchestra, I see divinity of our species, which is not always obvious, especially in a year like the current one (2022).

[stephenmessick]

Beethoven's exquisite 4th played magnificently by a rather subdued Lang Lang. A truly regal performance!

[grampa]

Almost anything by Beethoven brings tears to my eyes

[patriciawoeber]

When i listen to this wonderful concerto No.4, I think it is my favorite but the same happens listening to the 5th.
What heaven....what magic ....Lang Lang, Christoph Eschenbach and thank you for the happiness you give.

[littleloiee]

So very sensitive and his playing reflects that! His parents must be so proud of him!

[AKLHWO]

No. 4 is my favourite concerto. I am impressed by Lang Lang's getting better and better over the years, maturing as a person and musician, nurturing his talents. When I first heard Lang Lang - i.e., when he first dazzled the world as a virtuoso, I was more impressed by his virtuosity. Now I listen more to the depth of feeling.

[chrystynejackson]

As many many times as I heard Maestro Eschenbach and the wonder full Artist Lang Lang together, it is always like a first time magical Concert. What a fantastic match these 2 outstanding Masters are. Both Masters put their Heart and Soul into every note. Thank YOU for letting us enjoy your Music on You Tube. Beethoven has blessed You both many times, I am sure.

[cheri]

(MY HEART) belongs to Lang Lang. He belongs to all of us to have the opportunity to observe such magnificent artistry. Reverently. We watch. ❤️

[HelenaWilliams]

"Music must be felt, it penetrates the SOUL and cleans it" PLATO; Lang Lang gives a splendid, complex and uplifting performance, it is enchanting to watch his vibrant technical style. Great orchestra and fabulous director.

[missatrebor]

Words fail me to express my feelings listening to Lang Lang playing. In any case an enormous joy I rarely feel. Such a wonderful and expressive artist, I am deeply in love with Lang Lang. Thanks for the upload.

[ednaferreira]

WE CAN'T ONLY LISTEN TO LANG LANG, WE ALSO HAVE TO SEE HIM!! IT'S MAGICAL!!

[michaelcaine]

To me this is Beethoven playing his own music. The second movement is absolutely sublime. Lang Lang you were born to play the masters music.

[trudecollinet]

He makes every piece of music just great, with feelings and talent