Ragna Schirmer - Brahms Rhapsody op.79/2

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Ragna Schirmer - zweifache Bach- und Echo-Preisträgerin - spielt Brahms Rhapsodie g-Moll op.79.
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Brahms Walzer op.39
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Brahms Variations über ein Thema von Händel op.24

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[sfashz]

I like the interpretation. I used to think this an angry piece of music after hearing some overenthusiastic renderings. She brings out the passion but in a controlled way as already commented.  

[xxxxcensoredxxx]

the most controlled yet expressive version I've seen so far. She clearly loves this piece.

[TheMuffinMan]

After taking lessons for just short of a year my teacher and I decided to tackle this piece. That was four months ago, and I'm just now finally reaching the last page of the song. Easily the hardest piece I've tried to learn, but also the most fun. This song leaves a lot of room for expression and has a relentless sound that I just adore.

And if it weren't for Ragna Schirmer here, I probably wouldn't have liked the song and would have decided against learning it. No one's interpretation stands up to hers in my eyes. The way she plays it is just perfect and makes it my absolute favorite song, ever. Other pianists I've noticed tend to play this piece in a rather robotic fashion or don't take advantage of this song's expressive nature. They often ignore the crescendos during the ostinato sections or play those sections with very little pedal, leading to a lifeless sound which doesn't flow well during the parts of the song which should make you feel the most emotion.

But not this woman. I've listened to this video god knows how many times now over the last four months and the ostinato sections (especially the one after 6:00) always give me chills. Always.

Bravo, Ragna Schirmer. Bravo. I dream of one day playing this song like you do.

[ScaryIndeed]

This particular piece of totally overplayed, and I think that's why so many people have their own opinions about how it should be played. Your performance is astounding, with a lot of touch and feeling. Thumbs up!

[claboul]

Love the emotions, love the interpretation ! In my opinion Brahms is made to be rather overplayed and this is perfect !

[kristawoodrunner]

This woman is in love with her piano.  I play this piece myself.  But not this well.  Bravo!

[monikawerner]

War vor vielen Jahren bei einem Schumann-Konzert von Frau Schirmer, wo ich sofort gespürt habe: Diese Frau hat eine ganz besondere Beziehung zur deutschen Romantik! Anhand ihrer Brahms-Interpretation nun kann ich es erneut bestätigen: Kraftvoll, brillant, gefühlvoll und mit überragender Klangqualität👍👍👍!

[Adagio]

I love the phrasing, voicing, coloring and flow that Ragna gives this piece. To me she gets all the moments and moods so expertly expressed. The bass parts are so rich and wonderful! Enrapturing!

[Joostered]

I had dismissed this piece after listening to Argerich's interpretation. Your performance sold me enough to include it in my diploma program. Good job!

[emeraldwei]

I just started this piece and this is probably the version I'm going for, brilliant technique and emotion!!

[maartenvanderlek]

Absolute Klasse! Direkt aus der Seele gespielt, und keine Note entgeht ihre Achtsamkeit! BRAVO!🎹💐

[alex-plays]

A benchmark performance - I agree with comments that this is the best on YouTube.

[smb]

What's not to like about it? Incredible technique, masterful interpretation, artistry off the charts. But let's face it, pianists know Brahms is "difficult" or perhaps I should say "awkward". His style is certainly recognizable but it is ephemeral, hard to pin down. Tha's why Ms. Schirmer's rendition shines - she found her Inner Brahms.

[kastrafior]

Sublime et intemporelle interprétation. La classe absolue : r e s p e c t !

[timegoesby]

素晴らしい！心が突き動かされる感じ。
ブラームスのラプソディは二つとも大好きです。

[donnatolewitzke]

I'm trying to learn this piece and wanted to hear it played. Wonderfully done!! I love it!

[wjniemi]

Very nice! I'm getting ready to record this, I'll try to do as well as you did. Yours is the best interpretation of the 3 I listened to just now (to my way of thinking about the piece.) Thank you for sharing the video.

[judyp]

This is such an amazing interpretation! It’s so similar to how I interpreted it. I performed this at 17 while attending a performing arts HS-and played for my audition into Hartt School of Music and a grad of. You truly capture the nuances and tonal qualities that so many overplay. Your accents are so incredible that so many people miss. Bravo!!!!

[cserohs]

Very good playing and a great sounding piano....

[PaulRx]

Great performance, shows lots of work. Am big time Brahms fantatic with many playlists
of just Brahms. Very nice  piano also. This is not an easy piece to play this well!!!