Just finished listening again, for probably the 8th time. I just can't get enough of the cosmic radiance of his phenomenal touch, phrasing, and musical concepts.
C'est la passion incarnée, je serai vigilante, mais j'aime ça. I'm trill there's a artist like that around. he's in Brussels now. Wish for him to win this time, he is, as U put it so well, "Unique".
I have no formal training in classical music. So I don't know all the technicalities of what is good or what is bad. However, to me Evgeni Bozhanov seems to put life into that piano and the piano becomes an extension of him. Amazing talent.
@adXok Bozhanov makes me think about Glenn Gould. What he does is so unique, and so unexpected. That makes that people adore him... or hate him : there is no possibility between and that's not a good thing in competition. Kozhukhin, the russian 1st prize, is a great pianist and a great guy. He deserved it. I only hope that Bozhanov will have a great career so that he can gratify us with his art a long time because he is MORE than just a good pianist !
@KOEKIEkasper. Evgeni Bozhanov was the best but he only got the 2nd prize in the elisabeth-competition in Brussel... that's a pity because he is such a great artist. Listening to Bach, Mozart or Beethoven played by him was just like rediscovering these componists... He is intelligent, he has a deep conception of music. His sound is marvellous and his personality is strong. I wish you a great career, evgeni.
I think I like Di Wu's performance of this piece in the preliminaries better because it struck me as more sincere in terms of expression, but Mr. Bozhanov's rendition is really classy and has a really great waltz-like quality.
Hey mr./ms. The Cliburn, a lot of videos out of sync with sound in your channel. Please do something it's a shame for all these wonderful performances.
Wonderful playing. I like that he doesn't hold anything back, even at the expense of occasional wrong notes. Schnabel showed us that note-perfect performances are merely a luxury. One thing did strike me though. Would anyone else agree with me that when the opening theme returns at the end and the camera focuses on his face, that his expressions make him look like Jim Carrey?
Is it just me or does the audio not seem to match the video at points? Excellent pianist!!! I watch this almost everyday. It's one of my favorite pieces of music and played splendidly!
2:32 - the hallmark of a great pianist - when the most tender and lyric passages aren't merely glossed over - but savored and played with outstanding sensitivity....
I think that Nobuyuki Tsujii was the best performer at this particular competition, but don't worry Evgeni fans - 2nd prize (the highest awarded) at the Richter in 2008; a 2009 Van Cliburn finalist, a 2010 Chopin finalist - and he seems to have a already established a good relationship with Yamaha - Mr. Bozhanov is going to be just fine
I still am mad at the jury for not picking him. So what if he missed a few notes? When it comes down to it, music is about emotion. He EASILY had the most to "say" in his playing-- he wasn't playing for the jury, he was playing for himself and us! I'd definitely go see him play over any of the others.
During the competition itself I found a very easy way of dealing with your complaints...minimize the window, ignore the facial expressions, and just enjoy the magnificent music.
WOnderful pianist! You will have a lot of jealousy towards you Evgeny, because you are proud of what God has given you, which is the right way to be. But you must stay away from these people at all costs. You were the winner of this competition.
Assolutamente una performance straordinaria!!! Diventerà sicuramente un grande musicista suona questo waltz come se fosse un opera teatrale! Al minuto 8:23 ..... sensazionale!
I was in the audience too, i must admit - at the time i didn't like this performance - but this has grown on me, i think he really nailed the playful aspects of the piece, sounds different than other performances
@xlinfer I can't take issue with your information, but I'm curious here it comes from. I know a LOT of Bozhanov-crazies (I mean, people who love his playing), and none of us were able to ascertain this, for example, about the prize money, or what he told the competition. All we know is that the competition did not transmit this information to US; it could be that Bozhanov didn't wish them to broadcast personal health information. Regardless, I'm happy to learn that you love his playing!
Okay, I'm going to be Jingoistic here. I prefer the Italians and Russians to the Chinese, who are technically superior but lack "something" I cannot define, like "heart" or "feeling" or something. But that's just my opinion. ... I'm hoping Cliburn will do another complete video like he did in 1985 that I still love to watch.
@MrYou2ber I agree. Now I am not disrespecting blind people, but I think the medals should have gone to very different people. I think the whole "blind" factor perhaps sugar-coated Tsuji a bit. I think the Italian girl should have won, with Hoachen perhaps getting silver, and Di Wu or Bozhanov getting bronze.
@01jemph "It's not just a few missed notes. There are many, too many." Hey, what about the 3 Million he got RIGHT??!! Anyone who would even "notice' wrong notes in such a trandendental performance, with timings, phrasings, and touches, one hears only every century . If you can't hear THESE things, then yes, you are equipped only to "spot" wrong notes. ARRRGHHH!
Utubuser10, you truly have no idea what you are talking about. Bozhanov left Warsaw before the winners' concert because his teacher was hospitalized, and he rushed to his bedside. What sort of self-interested individual does THAT? try to get your facts straight before putting down a great artist, or anyone.
Great playing, but, next time, could he please wear a ballroom mask....the facial ticks are just way overboard and a distraction, not to the player obviously, but to the youtube viewer with unfortunately the worst seat in the house, looking straight-on from over the tuning pins.
@Bennie347 It's not just a few missed notes. There many, too many. Sorry, but in these competitions, feeling and emotion are evaluated right next to technique. This guy is good but the technique needs work.
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Just finished listening again, for probably the 8th time. I just can't get enough of the cosmic radiance of his phenomenal touch, phrasing, and musical concepts.
Lost count of how many times watch this and compared with many other this is by far the most dynamic and inspired version ever just amazing
Yes I would like to buy everything available from BOZHANOV! !!! His music fills up every cell of me and every facet of my soul!
+Mariangela Anastassova Agreed! He's wonderful!
He made me fall in love with the charm of real music.
GENIUS
you kidding
❤
Genius perfers 'art' to 'winning'. Winning is often academic. Genius goes further... the people know...
I don't care what anyone says, this was an awesome performance!
this is such a fresh and interesting interpretation, even at the expense of a few wrong notes. thanks so much for this!!
WAY BEYOND OUTSTANDING THE BEST VERSION ON YOU TUBE
Exquisitely played
Amazing colourful playing !!!!
What a great find - the guy is brilliant !!!
absolutely brilliant playing
phenomenal!
One of the most inspired pianists of his generation
C'est la passion incarnée, je serai vigilante, mais j'aime ça.
I'm trill there's a artist like that around. he's in Brussels now. Wish for him to win this time, he is, as U put it so well, "Unique".
tres beau sublime ! bravo !
really great!!
W-O-W, truly spectacular! This IS music performance at its best-stimulating and engaging.
Virtuose!!! Bravo!!!
Bravo!!!!!! Love him more than the others
Love his expression :P
IMO the piano genius of this Century
Outstanding
wonderful pianist,beautiful trlls.color
fantastico.....mi piace da morire...
He acknowledges every note!
'Yep, that note was good'.
Superb!
assolutamente un genio puro.
I have no formal training in classical music. So I don't know all the technicalities of what is good or what is bad. However, to me Evgeni Bozhanov seems to put life into that piano and the piano becomes an extension of him. Amazing talent.
Charming.
素晴らしい！
Now this is just plain fun :)
@adXok Bozhanov makes me think about Glenn Gould. What he does is so unique, and so unexpected. That makes that people adore him... or hate him : there is no possibility between and that's not a good thing in competition. Kozhukhin, the russian 1st prize, is a great pianist and a great guy. He deserved it. I only hope that Bozhanov will have a great career so that he can gratify us with his art a long time because he is MORE than just a good pianist !
@KOEKIEkasper. Evgeni Bozhanov was the best but he only got the 2nd prize in the elisabeth-competition in Brussel... that's a pity because he is such a great artist. Listening to Bach, Mozart or Beethoven played by him was just like rediscovering these componists... He is intelligent, he has a deep conception of music. His sound is marvellous and his personality is strong. I wish you a great career, evgeni.
I think I like Di Wu's performance of this piece in the preliminaries better because it struck me as more sincere in terms of expression, but Mr. Bozhanov's rendition is really classy and has a really great waltz-like quality.
wow...
i think Liszt played it the same way. Excelent!! :)
Hey mr./ms. The Cliburn, a lot of videos out of sync with sound in your channel. Please do something it's a shame for all these wonderful performances.
The best pianist in the world!
Wonderful playing. I like that he doesn't hold anything back, even at the expense of occasional wrong notes. Schnabel showed us that note-perfect performances are merely a luxury.
One thing did strike me though. Would anyone else agree with me that when the opening theme returns at the end and the camera focuses on his face, that his expressions make him look like Jim Carrey?
Is it just me or does the audio not seem to match the video at points? Excellent pianist!!! I watch this almost everyday. It's one of my favorite pieces of music and played splendidly!
fulminant, and , good: a bit camp! wow...... it ´s the elegant mephisto in various costumes...........!!!!
2:32 - the hallmark of a great pianist - when the most tender and lyric passages aren't merely glossed over - but savored and played with outstanding sensitivity....
Go Bozhanov!!!
我想這就是所謂的演奏中有"自己的小宇宙"吧~非常投入!他表現了他的天才!非常棒！
El mejbnr. ⭐🇲🇽.
I think that Nobuyuki Tsujii was the best performer at this particular competition, but don't worry Evgeni fans - 2nd prize (the highest awarded) at the Richter in 2008; a 2009 Van Cliburn finalist, a 2010 Chopin finalist - and he seems to have a already established a good relationship with Yamaha - Mr. Bozhanov is going to be just fine
Great performance! Bravo!
What do you think Bloodgrass?
I still am mad at the jury for not picking him. So what if he missed a few notes? When it comes down to it, music is about emotion. He EASILY had the most to "say" in his playing-- he wasn't playing for the jury, he was playing for himself and us! I'd definitely go see him play over any of the others.
During the competition itself I found a very easy way of dealing with your complaints...minimize the window, ignore the facial expressions, and just enjoy the magnificent music.
WOnderful pianist! You will have a lot of jealousy towards you Evgeny, because you are proud of what God has given you, which is the right way to be. But you must stay away from these people at all costs. You were the winner of this competition.
5:31 pure genius.
Assolutamente una performance straordinaria!!! Diventerà sicuramente un grande musicista suona questo waltz come se fosse un opera teatrale!
Al minuto 8:23 ..... sensazionale!
@sicko0011 Gounod/Liszt "Faust" waltz - says so right in the description.
From 5:27 to 5:55 is my fauvorite part!!
I was in the audience too, i must admit - at the time i didn't like this performance - but this has grown on me, i think he really nailed the playful aspects of the piece, sounds different than other performances
Stupendous genius meets stupendous genius. Even out of sync this is terrifying.
@xlinfer I can't take issue with your information, but I'm curious here it comes from. I know a LOT of Bozhanov-crazies (I mean, people who love his playing), and none of us were able to ascertain this, for example, about the prize money, or what he told the competition. All we know is that the competition did not transmit this information to US; it could be that Bozhanov didn't wish them to broadcast personal health information. Regardless, I'm happy to learn that you love his playing!
@Bennie347 ,I absolutely like your comment.I just clicked the wrong button. That's right-Go,Bozhanov !!
agreed! Bozhanov has more attention now than Haochen and Nobuyuki. Seems those gold medalists have disappeared quicker than I thought.
Okay, I'm going to be Jingoistic here. I prefer the Italians and Russians to the Chinese, who are technically superior but lack "something" I cannot define, like "heart" or "feeling" or something. But that's just my opinion. ... I'm hoping Cliburn will do another complete video like he did in 1985 that I still love to watch.
Evgeni comes from the land where ones the GOD of music- Orpheus lived.
No wonder Evgeni is the God of the piano! So wonderful!!!
I'll only learn and progress when you leave me alone.
The out of sync video bothers me but if I close my eyes its the complete opposite.
Quite simply the best piano playing ever. Yes really!
his version (in the beginning) sounds different... different chords, change in the accompaniment. does anyone know about this version or edition?
Cziffra version I think.
Uh yeah...the end wasn't exactly the most polished I've heard, but it was still great (and boy, that last chord was...wow?)!
Mr. Bozhanov is Bulgarian. Pls rediscover the map... .
Yeah... fantastic... but why does he play the glissandos in pp???
What the fuck this is wonderful
@Bennie347 because he is Bulgarian, thats the world we live in !
Gran personalidad.
C'est magnifique, il joue comme un Hongrois....
@musicstars2005 It's a KRplus thing. Mostly, we can nothing but ignore it.
@MrYou2ber I agree. Now I am not disrespecting blind people, but I think the medals should have gone to very different people. I think the whole "blind" factor perhaps sugar-coated Tsuji a bit. I think the Italian girl should have won, with Hoachen perhaps getting silver, and Di Wu or Bozhanov getting bronze.
holy crap even Lang Lang couldn't manage dancing and facial contortions like those ones!
Anyway, I can watch this pianist all I like, and there's fuck all you can do about it. HAHA!
What piece is this? Thanks
@grampasso1989 fantasy effect, I think.
The audience overlooked his last chord which seemed way OFF. LOL They still stood and cheered.
Robbed of the first prize.
marek kotek He is a great pianist! So many colours, so much imagination, beauty and grace!
I don't think he was robbed. The pianist who won first prize absolutely deserved it.
Evterpa1997 Why? Cos he was blind?
No, because he was better than Bozhanov. You don't win competitions, because you're disabled, you win them because you are the best.. And he was
Evterpa1997 Who cares if he's better. He's boring. Bozhanov performs for the audience and puts on a show!
Zhang was note perfect, while Bozhanov was not. But I prefer Bozhanov's originality.
@01jemph
"It's not just a few missed notes. There are many, too many."
Hey, what about the 3 Million he got RIGHT??!! Anyone who would even "notice' wrong notes in such a trandendental performance, with timings, phrasings, and touches, one hears only every century . If you can't hear THESE things, then yes, you are equipped only to "spot" wrong notes. ARRRGHHH!
You are just envy ,ok? Brilliant performance!!
lucky you lol
Utubuser10, you truly have no idea what you are talking about. Bozhanov left Warsaw before the winners' concert because his teacher was hospitalized, and he rushed to his bedside. What sort of self-interested individual does THAT? try to get your facts straight before putting down a great artist, or anyone.
I just think you need to drink...anything but play and upload...
Sorry, SPelling..."facial tics"
It's out of synch... :(
You'll only learn and progress when you "leave alone" trolling other artists so crudely and stupidly on YT...
Well it probably does matter. You would probably try to find a way to stop anyone being happy. I feel sorry for you, because you're a unhappy person.
C'mon, this is supposed to be about a circus, not a war. There's plenty of room in the world for lots of good pianists.
De gustibus non disputandum est - I don't like him
But his arrogance is inspiring because without that, what's the point in being a concert pianist? Modest pianists are rubbish.
Great playing, but, next time, could he please wear a ballroom mask....the facial ticks are just way overboard and a distraction, not to the player obviously, but to the youtube viewer with unfortunately the worst seat in the house, looking straight-on from over the tuning pins.
@Bennie347
It's not just a few missed notes. There many, too many. Sorry, but in these competitions, feeling and emotion are evaluated right next to technique. This guy is good but the technique needs work.