Holy shit, this is no man... This... This is a beast. I am not familiar with many piano players, but after watching this, I am wanting to find more. Beautiful music, terrible story.
With this Rachmaninov 1st Sonata, Kholodenko threw down the gauntlet. Rachmaninov thought the piece was probably unplayable; I think he probably smiled--a rare event, apparently--at this performance. For most of my many years, nobody recorded the piece except John Ogdon. It blazed with drama and virtuosity but was almost wrecked by the RCA's boxy Dynagroove recording. Mr. Townley, below, rightly praised the Berezovsky recording. It and the recent recordings are by Alexander Romanovsky and Zlata Chochieva are superb. To play this piece in the 1st Preliminary round of a major competition takes huge assurance--and brass. But to play it with such mastery? It makes my head swim. It probably shouldn't, since Kholodenko's 1st recording featured Medtner's sprawling "Night Wind" Sonata. That, too, is a difficult and long piece; making it sound coherent is especially challenging. Kholodenko makes more sense of it than anyone I've heard. (He has now recorded the Grieg Concerto, which keeps up the high standards.) So maybe the Cliburn jury got it right this time, Beatrice Rana notwithstanding--very timely after the disaster of the '09 results. Kholodenko's will be an interesting career to follow.
Many people are going to miss out on this wonderful performance of Rachmaninoff's Sonata No 1 simply because Sonata No 1 appears nowhere in the video title. I know of viewers who scour KRplus looking for new performances of this, their favorite sonata, and they will never find this one. Crying shame.
Just saw Mr. Kholodenko with the Greenville Symphony last weekend. He nailed the Grieg Concerto. We went to hear Tchaik 6 and this guy totally suprised.
Best wishes for Mr. Kholodenko during these very difficult times.. Besides the recent the unfortunate recent events, it is truly a shame classical music is largely ignored today. Those artist who garner the most attention seem to have the least talent.. These pieces were amazing thanks for posting..! Rachmaninov was a tough act to follow..
I love to listen, your playing is so perfect. This sonata is so beautiful. Every time I hear something written by Rachmaninoff I marvel at .his construction. Rachmaninoff was such a genius! Alexander Malofeev has added this piece to his concerts.
Ascoltate Alexis Weissenberg in questa Sonata, ....passione oscura, estetica grandiosa, contro la moderna chirurgia da cui anche questa esecuzione non è immune....
Amazing performance of Rach sonata. Probably the best on youtube, I might I add. But wtf. I just googled him to see what he's up to these days and apparently his two kids were murdered by his wife and she pled not guilty by reasons of insanity. Like WTF!?? I wish this guy the best after all that.
REMINDS ME OF CHOPIN´`S RAINDROP PRELUDE WRITTEN IN PALMA DE MALLORCA- BUT ALAS, IT´S NOT CHOPIN, AND ENDS UP BEING ANOTHER PHILIP GLASS WANNABE. PRETTY BORRING MINIMILISM. THERE ARE BETTER THINGS TO DO WITH A PIANO.
i hope you believe in Jesus because no matter how well you play the piano (which you soooo darn well play) you cannot go to heaven without Jesus our Lord God should be your reason for living otherwise your life is futile it makes me sick to hear people say they live for music art sports etc etc because those are futile things which will all pass away oneday
+sampai You wanna, you don't wanna. How childish. You don't get what you want in this life, NOR in the next if you refuse the mercy of God. (1st Timothy 2:5) 'For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus..........'. (Romans 5:8) 'For God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.' As for watching one's mouth, observe your own commandment.
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actually the best rach 1 recording ever, put it in the title!
My heart goes out to Mr. Kholodenko and may his babies rest in peace!
My heartfelt sympathy for your great loss, Vadym.
RIP :( Stay Strong Mr. Vadym!
My sympathy for your loss Vadym. Stay strong. The music will help.
That Rachmaninov was one of the most incredible things I have ever heard! Truly inspirational! :)
April 2023: Mr. Kholodenko , thank you very much. 🌹🌹🌹 (Netherlands)
The most marvellous interpretation, Rachmaninoff alive 👏🏻
A minor! Your version aren’t bad either 😏
The effortlessness...the music just flows out of his fingertips. Beyond amazing!
Holy shit, this is no man... This... This is a beast. I am not familiar with many piano players, but after watching this, I am wanting to find more. Beautiful music, terrible story.
Genius
Безупречно, браво выпускнику Московской консерватории!!!
Absolutely mesmerizing. Thank you Mr. Kholodenko for this gift.
Потрясающая у него выразительность. И дивное музыкальное чутье. Необыкновегный музыкант.
So beautiful. Heartfelt. Honest..
he has become my favorite pianist...
With this Rachmaninov 1st Sonata, Kholodenko threw down the gauntlet. Rachmaninov thought the piece was probably unplayable; I think he probably smiled--a rare event, apparently--at this performance. For most of my many years, nobody recorded the piece except John Ogdon. It blazed with drama and virtuosity but was almost wrecked by the RCA's boxy Dynagroove recording. Mr. Townley, below, rightly praised the Berezovsky recording. It and the recent recordings are by Alexander Romanovsky and Zlata Chochieva are superb. To play this piece in the 1st Preliminary round of a major competition takes huge assurance--and brass. But to play it with such mastery? It makes my head swim. It probably shouldn't, since Kholodenko's 1st recording featured Medtner's sprawling "Night Wind" Sonata. That, too, is a difficult and long piece; making it sound coherent is especially challenging. Kholodenko makes more sense of it than anyone I've heard. (He has now recorded the Grieg Concerto, which keeps up the high standards.) So maybe the Cliburn jury got it right this time, Beatrice Rana notwithstanding--very timely after the disaster of the '09 results. Kholodenko's will be an interesting career to follow.
Why 2009 results were a disaster?
@@GabrieleZicari00 - I'm curious about that too. Anyone?
I favor Santiago Rodriguez's 1993 recording the most. For sheer power and virtuosity, it cannot be topped.
a great man who is going thru unspeakable tragedy
El toca con su alma herida. Recién me entero. Le deseo mucha fuerza y coraje.
Maravillosa interpretación. Hasta pronto M. Kodholenko.
Гениально!!!!😃😃😃
Many people are going to miss out on this wonderful performance of Rachmaninoff's Sonata No 1 simply because Sonata No 1 appears nowhere in the video title. I know of viewers who scour KRplus looking for new performances of this, their favorite sonata, and they will never find this one. Crying shame.
why is this a rarity?
geo lin
It's actually pretty common.
Just saw Mr. Kholodenko with the Greenville Symphony last weekend. He nailed the Grieg Concerto. We went to hear Tchaik 6 and this guy totally suprised.
Потрясающе!
Vu de ma fenêtre et de ce que je connais de Rachmaninov, il s'agit de sa plus belle œuvre. La plus complexe, la plus profonde, la plus mystérieuse.
Best wishes for Mr. Kholodenko during these very difficult times.. Besides the recent the unfortunate recent events, it is truly a shame classical music is largely ignored today. Those artist who garner the most attention seem to have the least talent.. These pieces were amazing thanks for posting..! Rachmaninov was a tough act to follow..
Rachmaninoff's 1st Sonata begins at 7:11
Mature and professional playing!
Magnificent. No words can give this performance justice. Why do I feel closer to a Creator or a God when this man plays? Again. Magnificent.
I love to listen, your playing is so perfect. This sonata is so beautiful. Every time I hear something written by Rachmaninoff I marvel at .his construction. Rachmaninoff was such a genius! Alexander Malofeev has added this piece to his concerts.
Ascoltate Alexis Weissenberg in questa Sonata, ....passione oscura, estetica grandiosa, contro la moderna chirurgia da cui anche questa esecuzione non è immune....
RIP for his babyes 😔
GREAT PERFORMANCE - I enjoyed it a lot 😁 (the tiniest quibble though: the image of this vid isn't quite in synch with the sound...)
Recital 1 , Maravilhoso.-23-06-2018-Sb-11:47hs.-LAS.-
lol none of these comments are about the Adams, which is a stunning performance in its own right
Because it's garbage. Minimalism is not legitimate music. Sorry.
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Seriously....8 down votes. You didn’t even listen ....did you ? Shame ....shame.
my last name is Cliburn to
29:18
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Amazing performance of Rach sonata. Probably the best on youtube, I might I add. But wtf. I just googled him to see what he's up to these days and apparently his two kids were murdered by his wife and she pled not guilty by reasons of insanity. Like WTF!?? I wish this guy the best after all that.
There are some clear instructions in the Adams that he is completely neglecting, there should not be any notes standing out!
Why, what happened to his babies??? I didn't even know he was married - I thought he was single.
His exwife killed his daughters. They say its mental illness but I strongly believe it was out of spite.
GETS BORING ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, UNLESS YOU ARE DOING THE RIGHT DRUG.
+Ron Walker
marvelous preception
Ron Walker and you sir are a very sick man.
REMINDS ME OF CHOPIN´`S RAINDROP PRELUDE WRITTEN IN PALMA DE MALLORCA- BUT ALAS, IT´S NOT CHOPIN, AND ENDS UP BEING ANOTHER PHILIP GLASS WANNABE. PRETTY BORRING MINIMILISM. THERE ARE BETTER THINGS TO DO WITH A PIANO.
+Ron Walker Do YOU actually do better things with a piano?
i hope you believe in Jesus because no matter how well you play the piano (which you soooo darn well play) you cannot go to heaven without Jesus our Lord
God should be your reason for living otherwise your life is futile
it makes me sick to hear people say they live for music art sports etc etc
because those are futile things which will all pass away oneday
Jesus is Lord, watch your fucking mouth ok? I don't wanna see another 'd*rn' around here again you pagan. H*ck off.
+sampai
You wanna, you don't wanna. How childish. You don't get what you want in this life, NOR in the next if you refuse the mercy of God.
(1st Timothy 2:5) 'For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus..........'.
(Romans 5:8) 'For God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.'
As for watching one's mouth, observe your own commandment.