Hélène Grimaud: Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 58 (Orchestre de Paris, Christoph Eschenbach) 

The world of Beethoven is stunning enough......but this ladiy's piano playing is out of this world. !

My dear, you are an angel! Completely out of this world. Thank you from the bottom of my 83 year old heart. May God bless you richly. 😊

If there was a ranking for youtube presentations of classical music, this is a candidate for number one. Hélène Grimaud is a Greek goddess that plays piano. Beethoven's concerto no. 4 is one of the best ever. The best performance because Hélène is much more than a virtuoso. She is one with music and totally dedicated to what she plays. Finally, the best filming with superposition of plans of executant, orchestra and audience which is difficult but results marvelously.

Seit ich mich vor mehr als 50 Jahren zum ersten Mal mit Beethovens Klavierkonzerten befasste, ist dieses 4. Konzert mein Lieblingsstück. Es geht sofort unter die Haut und direkt in meine Seele. Ich habe dieses Stück in all den Jahren von vielen wunderbaren und ganz unterschiedlichen Künstlern gehört. Hélène Grimaud ist in ihrer Einzigartigkeit mit nichts zu vergleichen, und ich fiebere dem 13.06.2024 entgegen. Dann nämlich kommt sie in meine Stadt, die man auch „Klavierstadt Hannover“ nennt, und wird das Publikum mit diesem Meisterwerk Beethovens und ihrem engelsgleichen Spiel verzaubern.

There is so much in the world today that makes me angry, sad or unhappy. This is the antidote.

I got out of wrist surgery Friday, 2 days ago, where they re-broke & re-set my radial bones & put in a plate, screws. When the nerve block wore off I was in FREAKING AGONY for a day or 2; up all hours dragging myself slowly from room to room, moans involuntarily leaking from me the whole night long; I had no idea what I was doing as I staggered slowly from room to room (THANK GOD I live alone... I would've been embarrassed to have anyone there to witness me in this pit of my life). Anyway I must've played Helene's Beethoven Piano Concerto #4 here a good 50 times (at least) all through the night & following day; how very comforting it was, spirited, lifting me up, a joy; she saw me through the worst (so far) of my weekend travails; may GOD bless her... what a brilliant cutie-pie; watching closely how this beautiful piece so transported her, & in turn me, for I felt a tiny part of that passion, which eased my mind through the worst of my pain. THANK YOU HELENE; THANK YOU FOR YOUR INSPIRATION, for allowing it to be a beacon to me and all the world lucky enough to witness this performance!! It was fresh to me every time; I'll always be grateful for being able to watch and hear your glorious music this weekend when I so needed it... -L.

Heaven! Beethoven would've been immensely proud to hear how much intelligence and feeling Grimaud puts into this. Just feel like she's talking to Beethoven directly as she plays this -- with a very modern sensibility, which he would've certainly shared. Excellent partnership with Eschenbach - he conducted this perfectly to showcase her and maximize the relationship between piano and orchestra

Maestra Grimaud is out of this world. She plays with a special neatness and touches deepest fibers. Thanks for sharing this jewel.

She’s so goddamn beautiful

Beethoven knew something nobody else knew. I think Helene Grimaud picked up on it . Incredible.

A human performance so brilliant, it's hard to comprehend.

What a joy of an audience. And not a mobile phone in sight.

A beautiful woman, a grand piano and Beethoven...

Bravo Hélène GRIMAUD für Ihre unglaubliche Begabung und Ihre faszinierenden Interpretationen. Weiterhin besten Erfolg und persönlich alles erdenklich Gute !

I absolutely love Helene's artistic passion and magical performance, she is totally 'connected' with Beethoven and the result is magnificent!

The more I listen to this, the deeper is my awe.

Thank God for Beethoven, and performers such as Hélène Grimaud to play Beethoven so brilliantly!

What would the world be like without Beethoven?

Helene is always a wonder.

Cannot have enough of this magic (not only the music, but also the smile).

She plays like every note is the most important note she has ever played

Helene Grimaud is so brilliant in Beethoven's piano Concerto no.4. It is so enchanting, so divine, so beautiful. The Paris Orchestra conducted by Christoph Eschenback is so exceptional. It is so marvelous, so romantic, so beautiful. Helene is an extraordinary pianist who is so fit to work with her sublime fingers with Beethoven's revolutionary music. Indeed, Beethoven is the master of all masters. I listen to his music with deep emotions and with immense interest. He will continue to have profound impact on the succeeding generations. And Helene is so talented an artist. Beethoven would have been pleased with her performance.

Helene's from another planet outside of our solar system

Après les bombes et les fous c’est une réconciliation avec la beauté du monde. Merci musique.

I once heard someone play practice this masterpiece while walking on the streets of Edinburgh... I stood there listening under the rain. Magical moment

Very strongly into the spirit and ethos of Beethoven throughout. Thank you Ms Grimaud and all concerned with putting this together and for the download.

Θεέ μου τη γυναίκα είναι αυτή; Τι μαγικά δάχτυλα είναι αυτά; Αυτή η γυναίκα - θεά ερμηνεύει το έργο του Μπετόβεν με ιδανικό - μαγικό τρόπο. Ο φίλος μου ο Κώστας Πολωνός θα ξετρελαθεί με την ερμηνεία της. Έρρωσθε και Ευδαιμονείτε όσο ακούτε αυτές τις καταπληκτικές Μελωδίες, συγχαρητήρια σε όλα τα μέλη της ορχήστρας και φυσικά στους τεχνικούς που μας δίνουν την δυνατότητα να βλέπουμε αυτά τα αριστουργήματα. Πολλά φιλιά από την χώρα που γέννησε την δημοκρατία.

I am already pleased simply by her modest demeanor in approaching the piano on stage, with a humility and demureness, dressed elegantly in dignified attire, unlike many young women performers I sadly see on today's concert stages, who are dressed in attire befitting a barroom audience, in provocative gowns revealing all of their body from strapless bossoms, to mini skirts so tight and scant as to leave little to the imagination. Here one can concentrate on the Beauty and power of Beethoven's ideas and imagination reflected in her rendering of this masterpiece for its own sake (not seeking the titilation of mere lasivious audiences). Thank you Ms. Grimaud for your integrity to your Art. You have made Herr Beethoven very happy, I am sure.

One more reason to know that music is the greatest form of art.

She's the most intensely focused pianist I've ever seen. Utterly absorbed. Truly an exceptional talent.

Beautiful woman, great pianist.Thanks, Life, for all your gifts.

Cette femme n'est pas une étoile, elle est une constellation, et probablement la plus belle

When I was an undergraduate student at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, I would go to concerts every week given by the College of Music. This is where I learned to appreciate the classical music of the great composers Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Vivaldi, Wagner, Grieg, Strauss, and many more.

L'Andante con moto est fabuleux, d'une justesse éblouissante, une parfaite définition du mouvement.

I heard her play this concerto at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in 2009. It was...transcendent. I've always loved the Beethoven Fourth Concerto; now I'm in love with Helene Grimaud playing it.

How delicate she is with every note. An eccellente interpretation of one of the greatest concerts written for the piano. The dialogue between piano and orchestra is extremely integrated. One of the most romantic of Beethoven concerto's. If you listen carefully you will find Chopin style in many thematical moments. Cadenza very delicate. Beethoven a genius...only that.

Helene Grimaud is an amazing pianist.

Beethoven: peerless. Period. Helene Grimaud: perfect.

Has there ever been such a combination of artistry and extraordinary beauty in one person? I'd like to see her.

Madame Grimaud, what an outstanding rendition of this gem!!! Your complete command of the concerto almost makes me think that it was actually written FOR YOU! Your deep passion shown in such a humble way, without the overly dramatic that some performers sometimes put up, makes it only a pleasure to drink in the beauty... both of the music and you. It is a truly wonderful experience to enjoy along with you. I thank you. And I thank God for beauty such as this. And bravo to the orchestra and conductor too!

Que dire.... La perfection ne se commente pas. On écoute et c'est déjà un immense privilège!

Hard to believe this was just over 20 years ago...bravissimo!

Ce concerto pour piano de Beethoven ne pourrait être joué avec plus d'émotion. Une performance phénoménale. Hélène Grimaud est un don divin

Mon Dieu ça a vingt ans ça ???! Hélène Grimaud est pratiquement invisible sur les chaînes françaises on doit aller sur YT pour avoir le bonheur de l'écouter...

Was für eine göttliche Musik.

Absolutely wonderful. Makes you forget for a while all the Covid-19 misery. Thank you Beethoven, thank you Helene, thank you Eschenbach, thank you orchestra.

Till there is music in the world, especially music like this, there is hope for the world and for humanity. The world will become a cesspit and humans will revert to their beastly origins when the music stops.

A super pianist with a sky-wide distance to the world

Beethoven's greatest piano concerto imo

Helene hace totavìa màs grande la obra y el legado de Beethoven. Magnìfico!!

This concert took place at the evening of 9/11. It must have been so hard to perform but it was maybe her best performance ever, ever!

Love her interpretation of this piece. Her modesty shows when she first comes out and takes a bow. But we all know it’s going to be great!

This is one of my favorite classical music videos. The quality of the music, the performance, and the video itself is superb. I think it was fitting that this was performed on the evening of 9/11 because 9/11 showed some of the worst that human beings can do, whereas this video shows civilization at its height. Evil may drag us down at times but here's an example of something (Beethoven's music, as interpreted by great musicians) that lifts us up and is part of our humanity that is worth fighting for.

Für mich ist der schönste Moment, wie Helen Grimaud am Ende der Kadenz des 1. Satzes (bei 19:20) aus ihrer Versunkenheit in die Musik wieder in die Realität auftaucht, zunächst hat sie, als sie die Augen wieder aufschlägt, noch ein bisschen Mühe, wieder in die Realität zurückzukehren, aber beim zweiten Mal öffnet ihre beglückten Augen, sucht den Kontakt zum Dirigenten und wartet offenbar trillernd auf seinen Einsatz, der dann synchron zum Öffnen ihres Mundes erfolgt - eine stillschweigende Einigkeit.

A partir de la 24 ième minute. Curieux et inattendu cette façon de descendre. Beethoven était en avance sur son temps. Un visionnaire.

As I said before, of all Beethoven's works, this is in my opinion his best. I just love it. And this performance is the best I have ever heard,

The 2nd movement has a romantic quality to it that I believe was ahead of its time. This piece is beautiful on so many levels.

HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD , SUPERBE, CHRISTOPH ESCHENBACH , ORCHESTRE DE PARIS EXCELLENT SIMPLEMENT PRÉCIEUX , BEETHOVEN 4 CONCERTO , ENVOÛTANT , CHEF -D'ŒUVRE , MERCI PER ÇE PARTAGE ! !

wow! 2001 ,Fabulous! and my favorite LV Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4❤🎶

Es escuchado muchos grupos de olquestas como un tal lan que se cree el mejor y para mi esta rronpio el recol con esa hermosa pianista y esa tremenda olquesta que toca lo original sinfonía de bethoven felicidades esa flor de loto repito hermosa pianista

I am in love... with Helen..such beauty and talent, the music, the orchestra and Christoph Mwah XXX

This lady’s pianism really coincides with her heroic beautiful looks. Though I have for years been aware of this name, I am a newcomer to her unique and dynamic musicianship. This, my favorite of the Beethoven concerti is given, what I might call, the galactic treatment by sister Grimaud. I perceive this is the right time for me to appreciate her introspective, perspective on this, the most philosophical poetic gems of Beethoven’s masterpiece piano concertos. I am taken by “quiet storm”. PWG

Браво Элен Гримо! Браво дирижёр и оркестр! Браво композитор Бетховен концерт 3! спасибо!

I, too, fall into the idolization of this remarkable pianist, much like the shot of the three gentlmen in the front row entranced by her playing in the 1st movement. She is a remarkable artist and nature lover with her love and protection of wolves.

I've heard this piece hundreds of times.. So many fell that Beethoven's 9th Symphony and others are his greatest works. But I think it is this one -- piano concerto No. 4 . And this performance is the best I have ever heard

So beautifully played. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍💖

C'est une première pour moi à 62 ans .Je suis stupéfais de voir la vitesse a laquelle cette artiste glisse ses doigts sur le piano. Vraiment impressionnant bravo ! qui plus est son charme est magnétique .

BRAVOOOO !!!, Magistral Interpretación !!! Tecnica Impecable y FANTASTICA la Orquesta !!! Conmovido y Feliz de escucharlo !!! Es muy especial para mí, Mi Madre toco este Concierto al recibir su Titulo de Pianista en 1961 !!!

The princess of the piano, Helene Grimaud my love: I saw she played this concerto, and though I didn't remember the piece (The Emperor is my favourite), the mere fact that Helene Grimaud played it made me click on the video. Then , some hacknied music in the piece, orchestral parts that I recognize and now remember only too well, to my chagrin. But the piano performs magic, as usual with Helene Grimaud. And I call inwardly:.Yes!!

Gorgeous,Paris Symphony with Helen Guimond playing the piano Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4 . Absolutely out of this world. Better than anything I have ever seen.. Christofer Eschenbakh’s wonderful directing.

Ce concert, qui a d'abord failli être annulé puis a finalement été maintenu, a été donné le soir du 11 septembre 2001 au Royal Albert Hall à Londres, quelques heures à peine après que les deux tours du World Trade Center se soient effondrées. On dira ce qu'on voudra, mais il a du être beaucoup plus difficile pour tous ces musiciens de monter sur scène que de manger le piment le plus fort du monde. Malgré la peine immense qui ravageait le cœur des êtres humains partout sur la planète ce soir-là, le Royal Albert Hall affichait complet. Quel époustouflant retour de bâton dans la face de l'horreur, un magistral coup de pied au cul de la fatalité, un claque monumentale à la terreur, à l'instar de cette fantastique réponse que Martin Luther King donna avec un sourire bienveillant quelques semaines avant de mourir à un tout jeune journaliste qui lui posait une question désespérée sur le sort des noirs américains : "N'ayez pas peur mon petit. Vous savez, à la fin, c'est l'amour qui l'emportera".

ピアノの音が優しさにあふれている。

when I listen to Hélène Grimaud play I am sure that she is my favourite pianist ,and when I hear Polina Osetinskaya play I am sure she is. Eventually comparisons are invidious I love them both, articulate, passionate, great fun, immersed in their music they immerse me. This is a beautiful performance and I am thrilled to hear it.

Hélène Grimaud qu'elle pianiste.une merveilleuse iñterpretati,

Does anyone notice how subdued the normally lively Proms audience is and how particularly intense the general vibe is ? This was the evening of September 11th 2001. I heard the performance live on BBC Radio 3 and I thought it was the perfect piece for the moment. Such an intense and emotionally charged performance from Maestros Grimaud and Eschenbach and OdP, bravo ! Thanks for posting.

Le talent à ce niveau ça fait froid dans le dos, tout simplement sublime !

It seems almost impossible that anyone could have composed such sublime music. The execution is almost perfect. What would Beethoven not have done to hear this performance! thank you with all my heart.

Tous les ingrédients pour une grande œuvre sont là: un grand Chef d’Orchestre, une sublime pianiste et bien sûr l’éternel Beethoven

She is absolut stunning! Watching her playing with such passion... Incredible...

I remember in one of her interviews that she stated that Beethoven's 4th piano concerto was her favorite of his concertos - and I guess it shows!

Hard to believe this performance is from 20 years ago, it sounds to me as fresh and new as the day Beethoven wrote it.

PFUIT! Cet enregistrement date de 2001... Hélène est encore et toujours géniale et délicieusement photogénique!

My goodness, the look on her face! She is totally invested in this performance. It's incredible to witness such artistry, and commitment to excellence. She's absolutely magnificent..best I've heard since Argerich.

Priceless the joy she brings with those beautiful hands. She looks up to Jehovah when she plays. She is a gift from God Himself. Like Khatia, she is not of an age but for all times. Unstoppable!

This is Perfection, there are now worldly words to describe it. Mr. Eschenbach follows Miss Grimaud to perfection. Thank you so much.

Her fingers run faster than video fps! What a technique!

Ludwig Beethoven the Magnificent and Helene Grimaud the Beautiful.

She is so, so beautiful! Her playing, I mean. Her hands. Of course. (But she really is.) (And so are “they”!)

you will NEVER hear a better rendition of that deeply felt second movement.

Schönheit der Musik in Kombination mit der beseelten Schönheit der Pianistin berührt die Tiefen der eigenen Seele im Laufe eines solchen Konzerts.

I do not know how many times I listen to this concerto, but this time I heard it as a brand new experience, Grimaud is incredible. Today the technique of playing is as a given, but the soul is not technique it is rarely appears only in deep artists such as Grimaud.

Her playing is a fragile perfection, like a glistening spider web concealing it’s strength.

The more you hear the more you're lost in the background.. The 2nd movement is par excellence... Beethoven must be satisfied in his grave on having such a wonderful performer following his legend..

Thank you Helen for this extraordinary interpretation of Beethoven's Concerto 4 for piano and orchestra; Bravo.

I love the violinist in the background in the 7:40s and 9:40. As laid back as you please.

Western orchestral music is divine

Sublime interprétation du concerto No 4 de Ludwig van Beethoven ! Quelle musicienne magnifique, pleine de grâce, de beauté et de sensibilité, avec une technique parfaite ! Une musicienne hors du commun ! Merci, Hélène Grimaud !

No more to say, just GREAT

My favourite recording of the 4th ever.. sublime! ❤

First rate performance of this exciting Beethoven work. Thank you all!