Have you listened to Richter? Try his 1978 Moscow performance; the pathos and yearning of the first movement are unparalleled, in my opinion, and the delicacy of the Allegretto is much greater than Volodos'.
@@jamesnickoloff6692 Very sorry to tell you, but although I also think Richter is an extraordinary pianist and musician, his Schubert is too slow. I can see the point of interpreting the music how you like it the most, but you have to be coherent with what the composer intended. Such tempo was not possible on Schubert's fortepiano and the sound would not last that long even with pedal.
@@stepaushi Historical information. It's not about the pedal itself, even if you hold the notes with your fingers, the sound would still die on the fortepiano. The piano is a mechanical instrument and our grand today can hold notes much longer than the ones from the 18th and 19th century. Besides that, slowness is not a synonym for expressiveness. And there's absolutely no marking nor evidence that talks about a slow tempo.
I heard him play the D850 yesterday, plus works by Schumann (Kinderszenen and the Fantasia) and I am still in awe. What an amazing musician. I could listen to him all day every day.
I attended the same concert:) I must say I found the Schubert rather boring, but I appreciated the rest of it very much:) Edit: But this sonata I enjoy very much.
Saw him live in London a few years back. I've heard most of the great pianists alive today in concert Argerich, Hough, Wang, Trifonov, Uchida, Kissin etc. but imo none of them even come close to Volodos' pianissimos and tone/colour control.
Volodos has, besides the best technique of ANY pianist, current or previous, the softest TOUCH - EVER! He is so wonderful to listen to - and to watch! Thank you for posting this video!
Incredible performance. There is something so diistinct about his interpretation and piano playing that sets him apart from all the other greats. Thank you so much for making this video available. Very inspiring.
Yet another great pianist from the Moscow Conservatory. Volodos possess impeccable technic and a powerful musical instinct. His rendering of Schubert's D894 is faultless, crystalline, introspective and powerful. Thanks ADGO for uploading this excellent recording.
Volodos is following Schuberts emotions. There is a reason why Heinrich Neuhaus (Moscow professor and teacher of Gilels) mentioned Stanislavski (the father of method-acting) in his book: "The art of piano playing". What happens in the actor should more or less happen in the musician as well. When I read Stanislavskis books about acting, I thought: "Man! Never before have I learned this much about music!".
So far Arcadi has the best interpretation of this amazing sonata; he does the repeat of the first movement's exposition and he keeps both tempo and dynamics in balance. He also understands the interplay of right and left hand parts. Congratulations to all who found this recording. Best
Exquisite. Profound. And light as air. I cannot believe the colours he coaxes out of the piano. It's Schubert in elysium, only we get to see and hear it.Absolutely remarkable. Thank you so much for sharing.
Oh my gosh! This was the most enlightened performance. That moment at 24:45 - 25:00 and 37:20 were hints that we are "dreaming" this piece. Volodos is always searching for beauty and grit for us. I am so used to enjoying exaggerated virtuosity of some pianists but this performance did not need to prove itself. Its sheer beauty invited me in and truly understood the deep desire of Schubert. I am forever grateful for the wisdom I've gained just hearing him play!
This sonata is a true masterwork. Without any unnatural grandiloquence or virtuoso cadenzas, this music has the listener on the edge. Very profound emotions here Thanks for sharing
This is by far my favorite Schubert work, and one of my favorite piano sonatas. Volodos generated a sound quality at the level I have never heard before. This is truly magic through music.
Impeccable execution that has nothing to envy to those of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Really enjoyable execution. Volodos is considered the modern Horowitz, with his astonishing technical ability and his ability in notoriously difficult songs.
Volodos est certes un grand pianiste; mais quand, quand, QUAND cessera cette manie de vouloir absolument CLASSER les artistes ?! On est dans l'Art,pas sur un stade, à mesurer et chronométrer.
Una de las sonatas mas bellas de Schubert interpretada con todos sus claroscuros por un pianista admirable por sus recursos tecnicos y de una musicalidad exquisita. Una version dificil de igualar.
It's like watching a live video of his beautifully etched album recording of this Schubert Sonata. Had no idea this video existed until now. Volodos is the reason I starting listening to Schubert initially, and it has opened up many doors
His time for the whole work is only a few minutes longer than Brendel's. Richter's performance of the work is at least 7 minutes longer than either. Volodos has a wonderful technique and artistry.
He will be back in Copenhagen the 21/5 - in a week! this year and i sincerely hope, I can buy a ticket in time. Well - I couldn´t. They set a low price for a ticket, but expected me to buy 3, which I couldn´t at that time. Bad luck!
Thanks ADGO! I joined a recital by AV with this sonata - programmed was another virtuoso program but he had to change it because of an injury - it was a revelation!