Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto no. 5 (Egyptian Concerto) - Lucas Jussen - Ed Spanjaard & OVHO

Lucas Jussen performing Saint-Saëns' 5th piano concerto under the baton of Ed Spanjaard and the OVHO.
The piano concerto is often referred to as "The Egyptian Concerto" because of the exotic 2nd movement.

Live recording – 07-12-2018


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Recorded in Enschede

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[michaelewens]

One has to keep reminding oneself that Lucas was 22 when he recorded AMAZING

[rowanwild]

I dare say that Saint Saens piano concertos, although outrageously underrated, are definitely on Beethoven's level

[Billy-djzw]

This boy is just gorgeous, and supremely talented.

[organman]

The section beginning at 13:52 is the most beautiful passage imaginable. Lucas's playing of it is pure rapture. I especially adore 14:40, 14:54 and 15:05-15:20. I have never heard such beautiful piano and orchestral playing in my life. Beyond spectacular and breathtaking !

[SOGT]

Two absolute geniuses in one family. This performance of Lucas is wonderful and unique. It is impossible for me to describe this performance and Lucas's eidetic memory of the score. Genius can not describe it.. I have loved these brothers since they were little children. They are both geniuses. This is a performance of one half of the Jussun genius to the world.

[evelynbyrd]

The violins are butterflies, the other instruments are the rushes moving with breezes and the piano represents the Nile waters flowing quietly, here and there a splash. Lovely, passionate and warm music to delight the senses...e

[michelitfr]

These brothers are the most profound, God - inspired musicians, not pianists only. They are able to conceive everything in whole and in minimal details. That's why they sound so gorgeous and incomparable. Let God keep them for His glory and our blessing!!!

[pedroganme]

1st Movement - 0:00
2nd Movement - 10:09
3rd Movement - 22:00

[melvynmsobel]

Absolutely brilliant playing in every aspect, with a perfect balance of emotion and technique. Bravo!

[John_Fugazzi]

This is my favorite of the 5 saint-Saens piano concertos and I'm glad to see it get some attention instead of Number 2. The pianist is amazingly good. This performance of the concerto is on the same level as Collard/Previn and Roge/Dutoit. Excellent!

[hepickly]

I feel the infinite vitality of young pianists in this Piano concerto. That's GREAT!!!!

[joeowens]

Lukas' technique is truly a marvel.

[williamhicks]

This is a fabulous performance of supreme musicality and technical perfection; bravi, tutti!

[thekneecenter]

I don't know how anybody can play that last Cadenza without making a mistake. It is just incredible

[teresaloureiro]

SUCH a GREAT PERFORMANCE . HE DOMINATES the SCORE FULLY . PERFECT in VIRTUOSITY, as well .

[jean-paulgrimaldi-lasserre]

Lucas, you are amazing! What a wonderful fresh and brilliant performance.

[dpbmss]

Years since I heard this concerto and never as definitive as this performance. If one would be a great pianist, one characteristic one must possess is the ability to play within each note, each phrase and always with just the right amount of authority. Notice that he's allowing the beautiful Hamburg Steinway he's playing to really sing. It's not just the notes. Bravo.

[chrisupson]

9:22 - This little passage, with the piano supported by the hushed strings, is one of the most special moments in the entire concerto. Some play it a touch too fast, and some too slow, but Lucas and the orchestra perform it at a nice pace, perhaps lingering to enjoy a really sweet moment in Saint-Saens writing.

[viorelbadiceanu]

... one of my favorite piano concertos. Beautiful rendition: sensitivity, color, phrasing, style, delicacy ... the perfect image was found, the message was felt, the collaboration and interaction with the orchestra was superbly highlighted (by the way, the orchestration is divine). We all thank you for posting! God help you further!

[catherinejones]

Thanks Lucas, I really love Saint Saens' shimmery music- you continue to amaze me as you develop your skills and talent and repertoire-excellent backing in the orchestra too. Thank you