András Schiff - Bach. Italian Concerto in F BWV971

00:03
03:44 - Andante
08:12 - Presto

[Albacoide]

Bach is just one of the reasons why I am happy to be alive.

[FitnessLondon]

One of my favourite pieces of classical music of all time, played by a musical genius.

[arthurtfm]

That opening frame, when he is smiling, the audience is smiling back, and the most joyful music begins... Such a wonder to be alive <3

[t_mm_r]

Listened to him yesterday. The audience didn't let him go and he played 5 encores! The last one was the first movement of this concerto. And it was as perfect as he played it in this recording 10 years ago.

[peteranon]

It's amazing to see a man play who so clearly loves the piece he's playing.

[logicking]

Bach's music is so hopeful. It seriously cures depression and I say it with all seriousness.

[jordidewaard]

Currently learning this, and my conservatory teacher keeps telling me that I do it incorrectly, and I should be "less strict" when playing Bach. I honestly didn't really know what he meant, until I heard this. I had been so focused on the correct notes and melody that I honestly forgot about the whole meaning of this piece..Thanks master Schiff for reminding me :)

[charleslaine]

What just boggles my mind is how relaxed and completely at ease he is. He is in different plane of existence.

[docsketchy]

Really, is there a pianist more fun to watch than Andras Schiff? He is just so relaxed and at one with the piano, and he is such a finger ninja! And his interpretations are just so spot on, direct and unencumbered. It's like he's channelling Bach.

[Lexy_Meier]

JSB another son of God sent to comfort mankind. Each interpretation by the great masters shows new facets of his genius.

[sgchastain]

Last summer I decided I would play Bach every day for one year. I have one more fugue, 3 more Toccatas, and then this lovely piece to finish. OK, so I may go a little over. Someone once asked Brahms where they should start learning music. He said, "Study Bach; everything is there."

[danielakinart]

One of my favorite pieces to play.. had so much fun performing this one.

[Ultrazone]

One can only appreciate the immense variety of techniques used (legato, semi-legato, staccato, semi-staccato), the fact that he plays with such multi-faceted dynamics without even touching the pedal and the full respect of baroque spirit that he shows.
Thanks, Maestro Schiff.

[allenr]

It's not often that you have the chance to see a true genius at work. Mr. Schiff is a treasure.

[enzotoneatto]

Senza togliere nulla ad altre interpretazioni altrettante valide questa ha una marcia in più. Tocco leggero e dinamico, semplicemente meraviglioso. Grande maestro. Ascoltarlo e riascoltarlo è un piacere dell'animo. Grazie

[normanhall]

Andras is a great pianist. From Bach to Beethoven, he is marvelous.

That's it.
Best Bach interpreter ever.

We can feel his infinite admiration and respect for this music in the way he keeps it simple and unadorned. The music in itself has everything it needs, he just makes his best not to get in the way.
This may seem like an easy task, but I'd say it's the ultimate display of mastery.

To me, that's exactly what Bach's music demands.

[LK_HO]

I don’t know how I got here but I’m glad to be here

[FlexingClassicalMusic]

Listening to classical music is a way to connect with history and cultural heritage. I feel like I'm traveling through time when enjoying classical works.

[rodovre]

Played this one myself. After listening to Andras I feel like a beginner again...