Hamelin plays Bach/Busoni, BV B 24: Chaconne

Marc-André Hamelin plays Bach/Busoni, BV B 24: Chaconne
Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, 03/06/19

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[TwelfthRoot]

lets acknowledge how amazing busoni did with transcribing this masterpiece. he had a nearly impossible task of rewriting this monumental violin piece for piano and nailed it!

[chengzhu]

I usually listen to Helene’s version. But Hamelin’s version got me 😭😭😭😭😭😭 incredible interpretation ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ the most beautiful, complexity of human nature.. the sins, confessions, forgiveness, envy, pain, regrets, love, hate….

[tardx]

Wonderful dynamics, with emotion and excellent clarity throughout. Some of the negative comments are just mad.

[nicoangel]

The ending with that last solemn minor chord....most fitting ....the very moment when Hamelin expressed Bach's heartache he must of felt by the loss of his wife ! Stunning !

[MinhGuitarPassion]

grosser Meister, 🎉🎉🎉 absolut Referenz! bravissimo 🎉🎉🎉

[michaelrogers]

Great to hear this piece played by one of the best virtuosos

[Mary-zcy]

I've concluded that this is the best performance, it is thecstandard by which all other interpretations should be judged.

[donirons]

Wonderfully articulated and superbly voiced, a consummate performance!

[giovannitestore]

Immenso BACH 🎉
Grande BUSONI🌹
Esecuzione sublime
👏👏👏

[nurrylee-piano]

Damn…the D minor at the end, what a statement ❤️ incredible performance

[Plantagenet]

This is probably the best performance of the work, ever!

[adrianwright]

Interesting that Hamelin with his hand span - able to reach an 11th - takes the first 7 chords with the left hand only - as is indicated in the score. Grimaud, who I think can just reach a 9th, uses the right hand from chord 3 onwards.

[TyeLeavittPiano-zvhf]

It doesn’t get much better than this 🫨

[LucasBernardodeSousa]

Bravo Hamelin. I've been holding the same interpretation of this song as my favorite for 15 years and you just might have taken that spot. Bravo. This is my favorite song, and this is now my favorite rendition of it.

[horto]

I particularly enjoyed the sound of the piano as recorded...Hamelin didn't give it as much fire as, say, the Kissin recording, but he had more dynamic contrast. I can't imagine playing this, but it sure is nice to listen to on occasion.

[Varooooooom]

11:13 imagine really *really* yurking up the loudest cough you could feasibly get out at a concert bruh

[adeemuff]

This has been a very good performance, thanks.

[antonellamajorano]

Magnifica interpretazione. Straordinaria!!! Grazie ❤ che delicatezza e che potenza! Grande emozione. 😘😘😘😘

[morganmartinez]

Extraordinary interpretation! Especially loving the voicing at 9:12, Hamelin never disappoints!

[steinwaykid]

Brilliant interpretation by maestro Hamelin! So much maturity and depth in the tone and colors