Beethoven: 5. Klavierkonzert ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Pierre-Laurent Aimard ∙ David Afkham 

The second movement of this concerto (in my opinion) is a dialogue between two lovers, with absolute, pure, untainted, heartful love to each other. And, this version, thanks to the conductor, filled my heart with the true joy of love.

I was about to click off this suggested video from some unknown orchestra and soloist but after hearing a few notes it sounded right and nice. The orchestra accompanied the piano excellently, melding together in unison as if like brothers. The pianist treated this composition as a piece of art, free of the annoying overboard pomposity as usually interpreted by others. There are no dynamic struggles nor timing lag between the orchestra and the piano. The orchestra is not overbearing too. It truly embellishes the piano and not just tag along. The synergy here is strong and without arrogance. Finally, Beethoven concerto #5 is played right, by both the orchestra and the pianist. Bravo !!

Me conmueve hasta las lágrimas. ¿Cómo es posible tanta belleza? Beethoven es mi héroe.

Thank you, thank you very much hr-Sinfonieorchester, for uploading the complete concerts, do not know how grateful I am, very few orchestras upload the complete videos to RU-vid, and even rarer when it comes to top quality musicians, and this concert for me is very Special since it is my favorite, I used to believe that the Berlin Philharmonic was the best and they had no rivals, but you have changed my opinion!!

So enjoyable to hear the laser-like clarity of every note, phrase, and the connection between soloist and orchestra. This is the cleanest PC 5 I think I've ever heard from both soloist and orchestra. I really wish I could have heard it live. Many thanks to the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Afkham, and brilliant pianist Aimard!

Oh I love this concerto so much. It’s so distinctly beethoven. So fulfilling❤️

Beautiful. Just beautiful. One of my favorite Beethoven piece. Amazingly well played and great quality of both sound and video. Thanks hr-Sinfonieorchester.

The best interpreter for all Beethoven's music. Also agree that the orchestra is really wonderful. Thank you for sharing this. I must say that I'm impressed at the quality of the video. Great sound, best camerawork, never too much or too little. Very well balanced, good timing and never misses the most important closeup. Bravo!

un sommet de musicalité,admiration,avec un tempo de gloire,pierre-laurent esr aimé des dieux

the integrity of the performer towards the piece and richness of the Orchestra go hand in hand. love this interpretation 💙💞💙💖💙

Best Emperor, one of the best piano performances ever heard. This is the pianist. I am so grateful we human kind have Maestro Aimard. Thank you so much for the video.

5:42 - 8:53 From the main theme: From a sad loss To a hopeful opportunity to a Mystic Encounter to a Child Lullaby to Big Celebration to a Time of Studying and Progress to Wild Ride with a Horse to a Dreamy Walk in the Dark Woods to a Morning Awakening and finally back to main theme xD

So brilliant Gefühlvoll und Kraftvoll habe dieses Klavierkonzert noch nie gesehen und gehört 🙏🙏🙏👍Danke

I am surprised in positive way, that Mr. Aimard, whom I know especially from XXth century repertoire, is playing Beethoven with such a deep understanding of this piece, including sound aspects of piano from the beginning of XIXth century familiar to composer himself.

Quite a sophisticated performance of this eternal masterwork without superfluous romanticism. But it is still Beethoven!

hermosa presentación y gracias por subir los conciertos completos. Muchas otras orquestas lo suben por partes y no es lo mismo.

Das ist eine der perfektesten Liveaufnahmen dieses Konzertes, die ich kenne. Penibel bis ins Detail gearbeitet (Orchester und Solist), auch die hr-Techniker haben einen tollen Job gemacht. Allein die Spielfreude im 3. Satz scheint etwas kontrolliert-gebremst, andere wie Gulda oder Kissin lassen sich da mehr mitreißen, was speziell bei Gulda auf Kosten der Perfektion geht. Aber das ist schon Kritik auf extrem hohen Niveau - das Video sorgt (zumindest bei mir) für Freude und beglückende Momente.

J'ai entendu cette oeuvre jouée au moins 50 fois avec une quinzaine de pianistes MAIS CELUI-CI est vraiment le plus posé-pas d'excès de vitesse ni de virtuosité de bout en bout comme chez Lang Lang et bien d'autres...Bravo!

I just love the artist, the orchestra and the conductor...they don't just play, they talk to each other. Total dedication.💞

Maravillosa la conjuncion , Pianista, Director y Sinfonica interppretando a una de las grandes creaciones de DIOS, ...Beethoven , . q' vive en nuestra mente y ❤ ❤❤

1st movement 0:45 begins | 4:00 bird | 8:16 Toy Story | 15:43 | 17:06 gentle awe | 20:44 *head shake ending 2nd movement 21:35 begins | 25:52 gentle moment | 3rd movement 27:44 begins

Wat 'n wonderlike uitvoering van hierdie wonderlike, musiek!

He escuchado esta obra maestra ya no sé cuántas veces y su poder de emoción no se acaba nunca. Extraordinaria interpretación! Aunque hasta ahora la interpretación de Zimmerman y Bernstein es mi favorita.

Wow. Superb. Such a tight connection with pianist and orchestra. Perhaps the best Emperor I've heard.Absolute clarity in every note. In the first lock down here in Australia I listened over 5 nights to 5 different pianists playing this piece and at that time Hélène Grimaud with Paavo Järvi won my heart ~but a year later, Pierre-Laurent takes Gold. Couldn't help a funny thought ~ here's the Orchestra all dressed up, white bow ties and all, but a an dressed as the Plumber walks in and steals the show :)

we make beautiful music through mutual cooperation... and babies.. and all the other good things in life 😌 Peace y'all ✌☮ Namaste

Great recording! Many thanks!

Thnak you for the sharing of this beautiful piece in its entirety

A great performance - technically perfect, essential and intelligent (without pretentious tricks or sinnlos Streiche), emotionally nuanced, brilliant sense of ever-dynamic yet cohesive flow of tempi, resulting in a magnificent story - from the beginning to the end. Thank you!

Obrigado amigos e amigas musicistas!

The music and this performance speaks for itself. Words of superlative that I may contribute would be entirely inadequate. Highest praise for pierre-Laurent Aimard and David Afkham.

well done---- loved it

So many thanks for your superb videos!!

Superb just because of this spectacular, unpretentious rendition...

Magnificent performance!

Love it!!!

THANKS ! !❤

Obrigado por mais esta excelente postagem. Brilhante. Concerto para piano "Imperador" é sempre um enorme prazer ouvir.

An excellent performance in an excellent video !! THANKS !!❤❤❤👏⭐💵😀🎁💰💳💴💶💸👏👏

ME GUSTA MUCHO LO DELEITÓ GRACIAS.

참 좋습니다.

ouf …. one of the best vraiment impressionnant quelle classe

Awesome!

Diese Musik macht g,üblich.❤

Great performance! For enthusiasts of Beethoven's concertos, highly recommend Barenboim with Klemperer; the 5th ends with the Choral Fantasia sung by the John Aldis choir--which is very rare.

Just brilliant

Nothing better.

very well done

AMAZING!

favolous

Superbe❤

1:51 the orchestral parts begins here

Not as photogenic as some female virtuosos, but what a performance! Superb interpretation, plus excellent video and sound.

Excellent performance! His brow is up when it's Major and down when it's Minor fun fact.

Grossartig

DANKE SCHÖN !👏👏👏👏

fabelhaft

Maravilla

Inmortal

0:45 begins here

There is only one brand of concert pianos as far I can see,on the main scenes.This remains me of the standardition of 50/60Hz grid.

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🎹🎼 👌🏼

my favorite interpretation after glenn goulds performance

1:52 / 5:03 / 10:00 / 12:12 [2nd theme] 13:17 / 17:40

I. Allegro 00:36 II. Adagio un poto moco 21:30 III. Rondo 27:52

A tone - poet ; our's bosom

listen, why is it not said where the concert is performed?

That pianist from Shine?

13:59 Recap

20:00 Claude Debussy found.

0:43 Begins

3:00

wirklich Fünftes?

3:19

6:48

9:18

WHO CAN BE HIM ? HA HA HA HA

Si no lo es yo la declaro la mayor pieza musical creada. Para deleite de la humanidad. Lo que aún nos quede. E morto!

Muy bien... Pero el pianista en muchas ocasiones hace un ruido, como si estuviese tartamudeando; y esto opaca la melodía... Se escucha mas fuerte en el segundo movimiento. Lastima... Pero fantástico!!

HQ imperial music.

Благодарю Франкфуртский оркестр за великолепную музыку! Не зря у Бетховена голландские корни; его музыка отличается от уравновешенной музыки других немецких композиторов.

conductor looks pretty upset with his soloist. everyone has off days I guess.

Hate it!!!!!