Rachmaninov's Études-tableaux, Op 39, played by Boris Giltburg 

1-Allegro agitato 0:05 2-Lento assai 3:24 3-Allegro molto 9:22 4-Allegro assai 12:35 5-Appassionato 17:02 6-Allegro 22:12 7-Lento 24:50 8-Allegro moderato 31:34 9-Allegro moderato 35:28

This is a hidden gem, probably one of the great readings of the Op 39 set. What a great raw piano sound as well.

No. 1 - 0:04 No. 2 - 3:26 No. 3 - 9:24 No. 4 - 12:38 No. 5 - 17:03 No. 6 - 22:14 No. 7 - 24:52 No. 8 - 31:37 No. 9 - 35:30

Isn't it amazing how nowadays you get to listen (an watch) to magnificent new recordings of your favorite music next to old ones? This rendition of the Études Tableaux Op 39 just has it all: perfect somber atmosphere, right tempo, crystal-clear recording, excellent instrument and a superb interpreter. It's the first time I heard from this pianist and he is now one of my favorites. Bravo!

I feel Boris is connected to the heart of Rachmaninoff like he was still with us amazing talent and soul.

By far the best performance I have ever listened to for no. 1

Wow. He's got that incisive, capricious, explosive Horowitz quasi-improvisatory thing going here... jaw-dropping playing that really brings out that demonic side to these ... These pieces really push tonality in ways that are very unexpected, they are wonderfully lyrical but complex and need really attentive listening. There is so much going on in the rumble and swirl of notes, so much emotion, so many ideas bursting forth, it leaves you breathless. No. 5! It's something akin to a cataclysm or some overwhelming natural process, like mountains being birthed. I grew up listening to a recording of Horowitz playing this, and it still leaves me awestruck. I really feel that Rachmaninoff is extremely underrated as a composer.

Giltburg has Rachmaninoff's music in his bones. Every note has meaning. These performances will never be surpassed.

This is the most satisfying 40 minutes I've ever had on RU-vid.

The voicings in no. 8 are a revelation

I whitnessed him playing Rachmaninoff ‘s third piano concerto. His performance was out of this world.

Boris Giltburg is a wonderful pianist - this reduced me to tears.

After listening his music a lot for months, now I has realized the name of Boris Giltburg could guarantee the amazing experience to the audience while entering his marvelous musical world.

Absolutely astounding and authentic! The first is just extraordinary - that rolling right hand and the march! And the D Minor is just so...inspiring with that poetic ending (way to slow down!). An artist of the first degree. My dad heard Rach's last concert in Knoxville (soldiers got in free) and was always, "Why can't you play like that?" LOL Even dying of cancer the program was gigantic by today's standards: The English Suite (Bach), Schumann, Chopin's 2nd Sonata, 2 Etude Tableaux, 2 Chopin etudes, Wagner, Liszt, 2 Transcendental Etudes (Liszt) AND an encore!

Love the passion

I cannot tell you how many times I've listened to this recently it's so incredibly well done. These pieces by Rachmaninoff do not get enough attention!

The playing is wonderful, but it's a delight to watch him play too. His posture and hand movements are so expressive; you can almost tell exactly what's he's thinking as he plays. Truly great to have found this video. His No. 6 is phenomenal! If I could play it, my interpretation would be very different, but hearing him play it-it's so convincing.

Outstanding!

Amazing! Loved everything!

This is amazing! A complete run through of Opus 39, with no edits and in one take increments. Giltburg did not sacrifice anything in regards to spontaneity, completely in the moment. The dark lighting adds to the moodiness and melancholy of these Etude Tableauxes, and the Fazioli sounds lyrical and powerful. His reading of No. 5 "Appassionata" it top notch, taking it "marcato" (measured) as Rachmanivov intended, which builds in power and intensity until the climax bursts open in a torrent of octaves, chords and double sixths. Likewise No. 6 "Red Riding Hood", becomes a force of nature. Giltburg's accuracy is phenomenal. What a night! Bravo Boris!

That was wonderful.

Absolutely perfect interpretacion ! You truly found nice proportion of sound in each Tableaux.

Wow wow. I'm reallyy glad tocomee here by a personal recommendationn. What an exceptional performance. Thanks for sharing it. Added to my favourites list.

Beautifully played, deeply felt

Absolutely extraordinary!Amazing rendition!!

Tecnica incomparabile....delicato e potente.Emoxionante e vigoroso...trionfante.❤

So überwältigend! Brillante Interpretationen 👏

A galvanizing performance. Bravo!

Boris giltburg is such a stunning (and maybe even a bit underrated) pianist, almost everything he plays seems to be crossing the border of where I thought the limits of the piece lay, bravo!

The last etude definetly gave me a blast listening to

Great performance. Thank you very much indeed

Excellent. Bravo!

amazing!

Fantastic, I like your technique a lot, you’re excellent. Successes, a friend Eliab

Music speaking to you load and clear!

truly remarkable playing!

9:22 One of the only recordings I've heard in which the figuration in bars 5 and 11 is phrased as Rachmaninoff wrote it.

Génial la bande son de ma vie ...

How do you play with all those shadows on the keys. I can get really distracted by that when playing. Playing was terrific and you understand how to make that Fazioli sing a roar!!! Thx.

masterful.

Fantastico ❤

Восхитительно!Браво!!!👏👏👏👍👍👍

Hi I'm from Taiwan and I really like your playing I play like I'm showing my muscles and you sound beautiful how did you do it? thank you for playing i like it

I just couldn't find the perfect way on how to play the Op.39 no.5 other than this. He played it so dramatic and intense.

Whaou !!!

Очень хорошо ! Спасибо.

一番始めのエチュード、色々な演奏家の聴いたけど、この演奏家の表現が一番音楽的でドラマチックにまとまっているように感じるわ。

Fantastic performance...👌

Great

Very good

piano magic

Genius.

Восхитительно . Самое лучшее исполнение среди всех !!!❤

0:14 and 2:08 he plays A flat instead of A natural in the left hand.

n3 is out of this world

Very musical playing..at least he does doesn't bang the music out of the piano, like the majority of Rachmaninov players.

Dark, sarcastic, paranoic, forlorn, gloomy. Real Rachmaninoff...

How can he see?

MAGIQUE

Totally Unique out of this world interpretation of Etudes Tableaux

It takes _39_ minutes to play Rachmaninoff's Op. 39 Études-Tableaux. Coincidence? 🤔🤔 I think NOT!

if you watch closely you can see the person who is holding the camera in the reflection

The piano playing is very fine, but I simply can't abide the hunching posture along with some of the gestures, which I find off-putting, and which obtrudes into my complete enjoyment of the recital !

Why the fuck op. 39 no. 7 is known as a funeral March?! I dont get it

I was looking for a good recording of the C minor etude. In all respects this is one of the best recording on youtube. Sound recording is good. Note clarity, voicing, technique is all great. Everything is highest quality and truly impressive... but the rhythm / tempo / pulse is so out of control it is almost sea-sick inducing. I am sure it is a stylistic choice and not a lack of ability, so it is a matter of taste, but it just does not work for me. It is the over the top sentimental romanticism that replaces substance with affectations. Then again, I can barely play this piece, let alone the entire opus, so my opinion worth little.

No. 1 Is making me sea-sick!

Vietnam 🌶

Zгениагьно,,,,,,

A complete assault on the tempo of No.3.

The playing is magnificent. The cinematography is terrible.

Pretty good, but still long way to go to achieve the transcendental level of Lugansky in the interpretation of these etudes

n5 is bad