Murray Perahia (Bach, Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin, Schubert) with commentary - Oct. 24, 2013, Tokyo 

I really miss his recital..his Bach absolutely stunning.

His performance is very delicate and appealing. He is one of my favorite pianists.

Murray Perahia is one of the greats

One of the absolute supreme masters of the piano of the latter half of the 20th and beginning of the 21st century

In my view, Murray Perahia is certainly one of the few great ones of our time.

Interview: 1:01 Bach French Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 815 2:18 Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 ("Appassionata") 21:20 Schumann Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26 50:35 Chopin Impromptu No. 2 in F-sharp major, Op 36 1:12:16 Chopin Scherzo No. 2 in B♭ minor, Op. 31 1:18:09 Schubert Impromptu No. 2 in E-flat major, D 899 1:31:00 Chopin Etude No. 1 in A-flat major, Op 25 1::36:40 Chopin Etude No. 4 in C-sharp minor, Op 10 1:40:04 Chopin Nocturne in F major, Op. 15, No. 1 1:43:00

Murray Perahia has always been one of my favorite classical pianists. His hands were meant to create an incredible career for classical piano.

Such a great musician! It's a pleasure listening to him every time.

I was lucky to see him perform in Australia around the same time with a similar program. Best piano experience ever.

Classical compositions are often regarded as timeless masterpieces that transcend eras. From complex symphonies to piano pieces, classical music has left a deep imprint in the history of art and continues to be revered today.

He is the master of the thousand timbres.

Murray Perahia's Bach is the best I've ever heard. Absolutely gorgeous.

How amazing it is that the tremendous amount of study and his intellectual analysis of a work does not dampen the emotion that Maestro Perahia brings to a performance in the least.

Masetro Perahia is one of my top 5 most favorite pianists alive easily. I've attended many of his recitals, met him personally, had an autograph of his CD collection. He's a big master in piano!

with this great pianist, it is all about pacing, touch, phrasing, sensitivity and most importantly staying humble while performing and truthful to what is on the page. No extra curriculum mouvements nor mini skirts nor high heels…. 100% art. Was privileged to hear him live soon after he won Leeds. Has remained true to himself through and through. Chapeau bas, messieurs, un génie… HdB

One of the GREATS PIANIST SINCE E V E R 🙌💯😍🌹

Just beautiful. What wonderful singing fingers!

Ein großer, bedeutender Pianist!

Marvellous - still at the top!

他傳神地傳達了作者所想。令人追求丶向往。Bach 的魅力丶特色重現，百聽不厭。

テクニック、音色、体の使い方、ほとんど全てにおいてトップクラスの演奏。ほんのちょっとだけ、ん？ってとこがあっても、それを上回るレベルの高さ。

complete musical integrity.

❤❤❤прекрасный пианист! И программа хорошая, одни шедевры)))😊

He improves with time.

素晴らしい!　そして､この素晴らしい謙虚さ!

He is one of The bests at this momrmt

Spectacular 🎹🎶

Exeptionally stunning!

His virile Intermezzo (1:04:00) recalls Richter. Otherwise, Perahia is rather elegant, restrained. But his Chopin Impromptu is the best in the business, and his Ètude #4 rivals Richter......BRAVO from Mexico City!

Thank you so much dear for sharing also the interviews! I was wondering why Perahia's remarks on the Appassionata didn't continue after the second movement? Thanks again, Marcus.

Out of Solar System! Wonderful!!!!

Awfully fine, really superb

Bravo

I just discovered this pianist on RU-vid and oh what a joy! I absolutely love his sentiments

Suntory Hall?

😍😍😍😍😍

❤❤❤

1:36:50 Why does he skip the first phrase? Very very beautifully played nevertheless.

37:41

Как обычно, слишком много неправильных нот, но играл он с большим энтузиазмом.

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It would be so wonderful if concert pianists would avoid playing Bach altogether, as Emmanuel Ax did, because it’s too difficult to realize on the huge grand piano. Listen to this French Suite played by Glenn Gould, and perhaps you’ll hear the difference. CSo, while I love Perahia’s art, I’m so disappointed in the way he plays Bach. Any great concert pianist who plays Bach using the sustain pedal doesn’t have a grip, it’s really that simple…people who have studied with Bach keyboard works with experts know that his music isn’t his any more when it’s played like Schubert, and the playing so offends the ear that it isn’t possible to describe. The mush that stupid pedal produces in the exquisitely dense and intricate counterpoint on the grand piano turns Bach into something grotesque….it is no longer recognizable as Bach.

The poet of the piano. To say he's great means what? Even less, what does "the greatest" mean? I love his touch, it's scintillating. I love his phrasing it touches my heart! I love his choice of music. I think most of all I hear his humanity in his playing and it speaks to a sacred place in my soul. Then I think of the immeasurable hard work and study that was invested at a great cost to produce this. So much there that no one sees and so few understand leave alone can begin to appreciate it. Thank you from the heart Murray for ALL that work and sacrifice! Your music truly enriches our lives!

I enjoy his legato style that always finds and enjoys the melody in everything. He reminds me of Dinu Lipatti. It is a joy to listen to the music he makes.

His artfullness has always spoken to me. His unique and purposeful phrasing in particular stands out to me. It wasn't until I heard him speak here about finding a metaphor that I began to comprehend why his playing draws me in so. BRAVO!

I found this today. I've listened to this man but this concert was new to me. I'm so happy and thrilled to have a chance meeting with great artist

My absolute Favorite pianist of all time. Was this recent? I thought he was no longer playing public recitals, due to his health? I would LOVE to see him live. ❤❤❤

The Bach Allemande is pure Presence, space and light. It moves, and yet it is still. It sounds, and yet it is quiet. It breathes a different breath. Words fail...

Many, many thanks for posting this amazing recital by the pianist who, for me, is the finest in the world

思い出深いコンサート、１０年前だ。後半になるほど熱を帯び、充足した。ペライアに感謝！（２階席中央前列右で聞いたが、立ち上がり拍手している姿が写っている）

wonderful pianist, very beautiful sound, bravo!

Spirit comes to visit humanity with this pianist

Have always enjoyed Perahia's playing - it's refined and sensitive.

バッハを情感豊かに弾く名手ですね。私も若く、ペライアも若い時からファンの一人でしたが、歳月が経って再び流れてくるバッハはより情感がまし柔らかさが際立ち､全く個性的なバッハです。

I looked up the dates of the Appassionata and the 5th Symphony and they are temporally related (1806-8) - which explains for me the 'short short short long' motif they share, and also the immense dramatic passion they contain. I must say, middle period Beethoven has a 'thing!' (But I love it all.)

A true genius.

Очень страстно, абсолютно все отдаёт музыке, слушаю и слушаю!!!

Like all great pianists, he has a sound and interpretive approach to the music which are totally unique…I can always identify a Perahia performance as being him.

Interprete meraviglioso di ogni autore!

Это так прекрасно и потрясающе,благодарю вас маэстро Маррей,один восторг браво!!!❤🎉❤

Wow. Beethoven was a madman

What a wonderful artist. For me the highlight was the last piece played - the Chopin nocturne Op. 15 no. 1. He takes it at a more deliberate pace than other pianists, which allows the musical themes to expand gloriously.

🤩superbo

Amazing!!!!! 🌹

🤩 November 7, 2023

In the Etude Op 25 No 1 in A flat major, the pianist doesn’t play the third full bar correctly. He is playing the eleventh full bar, which is similar, by mistake. 1:36:54.

Besides being always a wonderful performing artist of the highest caliber, he is also a fantastic teacher- love his masterclasses

For me he is the best interpreter of BWV 815. Stunning interpretation

My god❤

❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏

Does anyone know if Perahia is well and playing yet?

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Murray Perahia, un verdadero genio del piano, virtuoso y modesto. Brilla con todo autor y en cualquier estilo.

Whateve edition this is, it is a bain upon humanity. I cringe every time I hear someone play those unfortunate notes. The Kalmus edition is good.

Murray Perahia grew up in the Bronx. Think how many baseball games he missed while he was practicing piano! Think how many baseball games regular boys saw - and now they can't play piano!

wonderful performance, but i dont know anyone notice he have a memory slip on 25 ,but ye, he quickly save it.what a recital,wish to go to it

Notice he omits the first note of the B flat minor scherzo - apparently Rachmaninov did the same

lucky man wish I could play this well. I,m dying to be a concert pianist of some sort.

Son interprétation de l'Appassionata " est absolument magistrale. A la fois fougueuse et parfaitement maitrisée. Je ne savais pas que Murray Perahia était aussi un grand beethovénien. Un pianiste "généraliste" d'une très grande classe.

-what happened at 1.24.35secs?😮

These constant ads are ruining the experience

Perahia: pianista ou encantador?

That’s what is missing, great artists that could share with the future that could pass it on. Trifonov perhaps received some. It was all wasted on Lang Lang who just wanted success and attention. As Barenboim slowly exits in poor health, who is left for those such as Youchan Lim, so young and promising?

Great concert! Weird that he didn’t play the starting note of the Chopin Scherzo.

“He had a special feeling for me. He invited me to Puerto Rico.” Lol

8:54

How primitiv

Of course he’s good but it’s boring. Especially the Beethoven. It lacks firepower. Too prim and proper….Chopin is prim and proper but Bach and Beethoven are not.