Ludwig van BEETHOVEN, Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 19, Alexandra Dovgan, Stockholm 12.05.2021 

I will never forget seeing the video of her performing as a 12 year old prodigy! How wonderful to see how she has matured into a graceful, sensitive young adult artist and interpreter of beautiful music.

I have had the great privilege of hearing her live and am watching out to not to miss her concerts when she comes here again. Her crystal clear interpretations, bringing out the melodies of the left hand, her truly beautiful ornaments, her wonderful mastery of rhythm, her economy of movement and capability to send out a lot of sound when pertinent, are all on the highest level! Alexandra is a great musician!

When Alexandra plays, each note is a carefully crafted creation, an audio sculpture. Each note, each space between notes is from front-of-mind rather than over-practiced muscle-memory as is seen in many musicians. And her development of every phrase, the qualities of each note, the length of time between each note, holds us in suspense while the entire emotional milieu embodied in that phrase takes form. This is true musicianship!

The true, seldom seen, beautiful soul of Russia. It breaks my heart.

C'est phénoménal, quel talent, c'est un don, pour moi c'est la meilleure pianiste du monde. Comment fait elle pour faire vivre son piano. Elle s'exprime avec beaucoup de finesse et précision. C'est du très grand art, sa manière d'interpréter Beethoven. et autres. BRAVISSIMO.

I believe that every composer of every tune she plays would exclaim, "I didn't know my music could sound that good." Alexandra is extraordinary.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Greetings from Finland - take care and stay safe ❕

Couldn't help coming here again. This may easily be the best 2º Beethoven concerto I've heard. Alexandra is not a simple prodigy pianist, she is much more than that. She "sings" through" the piano, doesn't simply play it like most pianists. Her sense of time is uncanny! All the notes are played exactly at the right time with exactly the right intensity. The "game" between right and left hand is amazing. The phrasing is "round", continuous, not little pieces of music that are being put together as it happens with so many musicians. She "tells a tale" from the beginning to the end. I believe that, with the astonishing amount of all of her 14 years of age she is already a better musician (that happens to play the piano perfectly) than most of the resounding names of the present and past that we are so used to hear and admire. I'm of an old age and can't hope to follow her career much longer. But I'm sure she will be the best, sometime. Hope, just hope that those stupid, ignorant, megalomaniac politicians that has the power of destroying everything an killing everybody let mankind nurture this amazing flower in the midst of their fouled little lives.

A great pianist. That's all. Love from Italy :)

To appreciate and relish her mellow performance to reach maturity is my daily agenda before go to bed. i love her.

There are many young pianist with great technique. But the mature understanding of this music is the most impressive about this young woman.

Bravissima!!! I am an old professor of Patagonia Argentina and your Art warmed our frozen Autumn. Gracias.

That interpretation of Bach's Cantata is a miracle.

She is super star

still so young and already one of the greatest pianist in the world... amazing... She is on the way to become "The pianist of the century "

💓💓💓bravo 🎹🎹🎹

I heard this piece on the radio yesterday morning, performed by a different pianist, and all I could think of while I listened was "Alexandra did it better." In fact, that other pianist just sounded wrong to my ears after watching this video so many times. Alexandra's talent is quite astonishing. Consider me one of her most loyal fans.

Sasha is magic

Very good Alexandra Dovgan and Stockholm Philharmonic!

An angel came from heaven to interpret Bach and Beethoven ....

I HATE talking about child geniuses, but sometimes there is a talent that comes once every few decades, and that's Alexandra. But it's important that fans, audiences and her collaborators give her space to develop. Alexandra needs time, she needs privacy, she needs not to be overburdened by excessive performing, and even excessive practice. Alexandra should be under no pressure to be a complete musician until she is 30 or 40.

Brava Alexandra, brava l'orchestra e bravo il simpatico direttore Ton Koopman.

Ein wundervolles und einzigartiges Tondokument aus einer seltsamen Zeit in unser aller Leben... Gehen Sie den Ihnen vorbestimmten Weg durch das Zauberreich der edelsten aller Töne weiter, wir werden still und dankbar staunend das Glück genießen, Sie dabei begleiten zu dürfen. Spossibo

A very mature soul with the hands of a fairy in a 14 year old body! How strange and wonderful can it gets. If only this blend of properties could be infused in politicians how lovely and peaceful would this world be.

AWESTRUCK! "Another" COMMANDING PERFORMANCE by Russia's number one pianist who is STILL SO YOUNG! I can't believe it: SO GIFTED. Such artistic discipline and concentration. WOW! большое спасибо :D Ken, Toronto, Canada

May there be peace in the world. Thank you for your gift. The dignity and humanity of the concluding Bach performance reminds me of the great Dinu Lipatti.

Alexandra always leaves me with a knot in my throat- that interpretation of Bach's Cantata did it again. God's music delivered by a God's miracle!

Wonderful young Artist….💐💐

Merci de tout coeur pour ce cadeau inestimable à savoir ce concerto n°2 op.19 de Beethoven avec la divine Alexandra Dovgan qui allie sérénité, subtilité et profondeur dans un tempo idéal avec un grand chef baroque qui dans sa grande sobriété laisse la musique s'épanouir librement et magnifiquement aidé ici par une phalange suédoise assurément une des meilleures en Europe. La maturité récente d'Alexandra Dovgan m'impressionne. Le monde entier a la chance grâce à RU-vid de suivre l'évolution de cette prodigieuse pianiste qui nous procure de si grandes émotions à chacune de ses apparitions.

i appreciate Alexandra Dovgan' brilliant performance hundreds times a day i was sincere lost in admiration for her piano performance masterly with great concentration. i felt immense gratitude to her.

This young lady is amazing. So much emotional maturity in her playing. She's undoubtedly going to be one of the greatest.

Prof. Sigmund Freud conducting !? Brava Alexandra, Italy love You

These sounds are such as come from heaven! With deep appreciation.

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 🎶 OUTSTANDING 🎵

Your performance always gives courage and hope to me！！🌸🌻🗻💪🌟💐⭐️✨💖

Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou. Watching or rather listening to you grow has been an incredible joy. You are the greatest achievement of your parents, your school and the Russian culture.

Such a gentle soothing playing from her :))

Praiseworthy Alexandra, Great exponent of dedication and achievement. What a Spirit! ...

BRAVA Alexandra!!!🌹👏🌹👏

Thank you, Shasha!

Александра - Ты Богиня!! Неземной Талант современности!!! Наше Богатство!! Берегите эту девочку!!!!!

Absolutely stunning interpretation. The best I have ever heard. No wonder Grigory Sokolov is doing all in his power to help her in her concert career. Perhaps he sees her as his natural successor. Apparently, he sees her as a colleague. They share the same agent who tries to arrange adjacent concerts for them both at the same venues to enable them to play for each other and discuss the merits of the same piano and concert hall. Having Sokolov as a mentor, friend, guide and sponsor is an arrangement others could only dream about. But then the talent of Alexandra Dovgan is something that others can only dream of having.

Quelle merveille que cet ensemble ! "Laudate Dominum, omnes gentes ! "Nous nous sommes cru au Ciel tant la beauté et l'intériorité de chacun de ces acteurs étaient inspirantes. Merveilleuse soliste qui a si bien interprété et nuancé de concerto n°2 de Beethoven... Cette prestation est admirable. Bravo aussi pour le dirigeant véritablement passionné et communicatif !

Il terzo mvt è di una vivacità e precisione incredibile,l'ho ascoltato più volte anche perché è il mio preferito. Bravissima l'orchestra che ti ha accompagnata in maniera eccelsa. Mi raccomando,prenditi cura di te,noi tutti oramai ci siamo affezionati a te... bellissima e talentuosissima creatura... piccolo miracolo musicale 💜🌠💜🌠💜

A beautiful and lively performance Miss. Dovgan. Thank you very much. You bring joy to my life.

I can add nothing to what has been said about Alexandra’s ability and interpretation. She is a gift. But I would also like to comment on the professionalism of the presentation: the quality of recording and the photography. It enhances the performance.

I love the way she stays absorbed in the music, not in some staged way but locked and a part of it. Her engagement with it without a 'presentation persona' though she probably has one, is what to me adds to her completeness. She always looks like she's finding or hearing something extra in the music she plays.

I do not often listen to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 2. This is beautifully played by a pianist who expresses herself with great dexterity and finesse. Oh to be 14 again.

You are simply exquisite Alexandra! And the Jesu bleibet meine Freude was deeply touching. You are Jesus' joy! And mine.

Bravo Beautiful music 🎹 Bravo 🎹

As always a pleasure to listen to you 😊🌸💗

Звук идеальный, с этим надо родиться.

Alexandra, como siempre, maravillosa.

10/08/21 Copenhagen i anticipate my goddess will be swamped with a big round of applause. congratulation Alexandra Dovgan thank your spectacular performance

Wunderbar. Ich verfolge dich von Anfang an. SEHR GROSSES TALANT BIST DU.

As wonderful, precise, articulate, and just so beautifully performed as the Beethoven concerto was in the concert, Alexandra’s insightful and delicate performance of the Bach encore was absolutely the finest interpretation of this piece I have ever heard. The delicacy of touch in the final passage lifted this immortal chorale to a truly sublime level. Breathtaking!

Thanks for sharing this performance! It really is a privilege to hear you play. Fine accompaniment by Ton Koopman and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic. ++++!

Angel! Mesmerizing performance!

Just one note first: Either Swedes don't recognize world class performance or there are just 5 people in the audience. Apart from that, Alexandra is one genius of music and piano play. Let there will be many more performances like that, with better audience.

Are we witnessing the Marta Argerich of the 21st century? Could be, and if so, there is no higher praise and nothing more need be said. Amazed and enchanted in Kyoto!

Simplesmente fantástico ver e ouvir a maravilhosa Alexandra Dovgan tocar piano.

Simply wonderful thank you...and only 14 years old...Bravo young lady!

Александра, спасибо, дорогая!!! Так, как ты играешь Л. Бетховена, особенно сонаты, давно я не слышала... Спасибо, твори, играй, здоровья, терпения, счастья и любви тебе, талантливая и чудесная деаушка! Спасибо за радость души...

What a superb performance by Alexandra Dovgan and the RSPO! I was puzzled by the weak applause until I read that the concert was broadcast live stream in February of 2021, which was a time when people were reluctant to attend live events due to the pandemic.

Heavenly gift to play music ..of any kind....we are all connected by music ...sound ...pleasing ...and clearly this prodigy is on a heavenly level to us all ... Incredible!

Brilliant, marvelous, perfection beyond description ! SALUTE !

Fantastic!!!

Alexandra vient d'une planète où tout est parfait, idéal, merveilleux. Son piano m'enseigne comment je dois écouter, et je comprends tout, comme par magie et sans effort. Experience unique. Alexandra est unique.

The Queen of Music who will need no weapons to conquer the world. God bless you Alexandra, your Family, your Teachers and Masters!

Semplicemente fantastica.

I’m no expert in music, but I keep coming back to Beethoven’s piano concertos. I never cease to be amazed by them

Merci Alexandra et bravo, on ne peut que rêver à la façon de jouer quand on vous écoute. Ne changez rien et restez-vous même. 😊😊🎉

Саша спасибо!!! Твоя музыка очень вдохновляет! Приветствую из Чили!!!!

i love her

Bravo!!!

What a brilliant career is waiting for you! Thank you for this beautiful concert!

Beethoven hätte größte Freude daran gehabt (und Bach ebenso).🥲🎵🌠

О, радость! Долгожданная новая запись на любимом канале! И потоки любви к Александре в комментариях - на всех мыслимых языках! Потому что - вся музыка в её исполнении всегда сплошное совершенство!!!

Wonderful, thank you Alexandra 🌷❤️

This may be the gentlest version I've ever heard. Exceptional.

Da bimba prodigio a giovane Pianista vanto di una intera Nazione! Brava Maestra!

GENIAL! Thank You!

Sie ist einfach die Beste!

What a clear, see-through piano playing! Thanks for the video. Master Koopman will have been particularly happy about the encore.

This orchestra's performance is stellar and flawless Without Beethoven , this music world would have been very lonely and insipid Beethoven invigorates the human soul , and is immeasurable , unfathomable , and beyond description Her performance with incomparable skill and exquisite technique is full of admiration , acclaim , tribute and deep emotion , and comfortable to the ear and the mind From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

Как мне нравится игра этой Довгань я просто Балдею

Умничка☺👍

Always loved this piece, but the second movement brought me to tears during that season finale of Ozark. Incredible performance!

I hope to see Alexandra in Seville next April.

Very nice. Especially loved the Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring at the end.

Чудесно! Прекрасная музыка, прекрасное исполнение. 🌷🌹🌷🌹🌷🌹🌷💐💐💐🌺🌸💮

A wonderful performance. According to the Mariinsky website Alexandra Dovgan was born in 2007, which would make her 14 years old at the time of this performance. The maturity of her playing is remarkable, and would be remarkable even if she were much older.

You certainly grew up to be a real beauty....on top of your incredible piano skill. Congratulations on both counts !!

Александра! Спасибо за чары музыки небесных сфер.

BRAVO! So young and so talented!

Beautiful combination of Ton Koopman (79) and Alexandra Dovgan (14) and also fantastic filming and recording.

Alexandra es marvillosa, su exquisita interpretacion es una joya musical, por su entrega y lirismo. Ella se expresa con el alma y es la musica en si misma!!!

Sweet pixy, wonderful pianist. A művèszet, az èlet szabadsàgának szeretete kìsèrje, utadat !

It gives you an accurate appreciation of what good music sounds like, for an amateur like myself, this is priceless, I will now be able to detect not so good players, this girl is exceptional, you just feel it as you listen, every note is accurate, fluid, and full of emotion. Perfection sounds like this, now I know.

Alexandra is a gift of God for classic music lovers. Bravo, I wish you a wonderful career