He is not only a wonderful pianist but also a person with values. He's one of the few classical musicians I ever heard speak up against political injustice.
@JulieDeuxFois
4 жыл бұрын
why should musicians even have an opinion about politics?! these days we confuse artists and activists
@ohjemima5100
4 жыл бұрын
@@JulieDeuxFois to be a simple human being is enough to have a political opinion.
@NW801
4 жыл бұрын
Any good artist should have meaning behind their art.
@ClimateDude
4 жыл бұрын
@@JulieDeuxFois Everyone has the right to have and express political opinions
@vnrender
4 жыл бұрын
How dare anyone think music is not a political act? Human beings are naturally political, no art form would exist without politics.
@andreareese6753
5 ай бұрын
I love him! Such lovely, clear playing. He doesn’t milk notes, so refreshing. He’s completely immersed in the music itself.
@omesius
4 жыл бұрын
People may roll their eyes at Fur Elise, but this was a world class performance of the song. Just look at some of the other performances of Fur Elise on KZitem and you can immediately hear the difference in how people play/interpret the song. Igor's touch is fantastic. Regular folks spend their lives trying to sound like that on grand pianos. He sounded amazing on an upright.
@mashicoleman
2 жыл бұрын
Piece
@diaspo
4 жыл бұрын
Igor plays with extraordinary fluidity. Truly beautiful.
@dennischiapello7243
4 жыл бұрын
Unusual evenness of tone, with wonderful legato.
@katttttt
11 күн бұрын
11:45 love this part and it's my first time listening!
@xyx9876
3 жыл бұрын
Er fühlt die Musik und ich bekomme Gänsehaut ♥️
@andrewlynham606
4 жыл бұрын
Seriously, 20 seconds and my eyes began to fill. Beethoven and this guy, frigging amazing. How they can say Mahler is now more popular than Beethoven I will never know..
@adamhansard4647
4 жыл бұрын
Andrew Lynham the same
@Sok12111
7 ай бұрын
@@adamhansard4647 for what it's worth I've never heard of Mahler 🤷♂
@blender_wiki
4 жыл бұрын
This dude is one of the few pianists who fully understand Beethoven's music.
@DimitriTaits
2 жыл бұрын
And who else besides him?
@joshuacarlson4558
6 ай бұрын
@@DimitriTaitsarrau
@kurtbehofsits948
4 ай бұрын
@@DimitriTaitsRonald Brautigam, Alfred Brendel, Emil Gilels, Fazil Say, Friedrich Gulda, ……
@TheRobyMann
3 жыл бұрын
Such simplicity. He's giving each note room to breath and exist, without asking too much of it. Beautiful
@gigawertz2582
4 жыл бұрын
the way he plays, like he is caressing the piano and in turn it gifts him beautiful song
@followthebeat66
3 жыл бұрын
saw him on a german tv show nights ago. I'm not into classical music but his playing is very soulful and pleasing. I love it!
@GreatcampAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
To be able to extract such beautiful dynamic range and and make such a beautiful singing line from a small upright... So beautiful.
@west4coast77
4 жыл бұрын
Always impressed by the quality and variety of music and musicians showcased by Tiny Desk. Igor's interpretation of Beethoven's works is something special indeed. Love the camera work with tight shots of his hands and the intimacy between performer and piano.
@seanridge
4 жыл бұрын
Hes literally like asleep and moving in slow mo shredding Beethoven like a champion.
@topheryoung375
4 жыл бұрын
Yassss PianoDaddy, gimme that Beethoven just the way it's meant to be The blurring of the harmonic changes through delayed and half pedaling in the first movement of the c# minor and the non-sentimental tempo and lack of cliches. I LIVE, henny! The complete Beethoven sonatas this guy recorded has been getting my juices flowing
@joshua4625
4 жыл бұрын
Absolute goosebumps....I've never been pulled into a piano piece like that before
@jandrewscali
11 ай бұрын
Just wonderful. A gifted musician can make any instrument sing!
@hollivybez
5 ай бұрын
I loved his performance ❤
@GiantontheMoon
4 жыл бұрын
This is some kinda Man + Piano alchemy, we are really lucky to witness this happening..
@Projacked1
4 жыл бұрын
Just watching his fingers move....never saw anything like that, glued to the piano. Wonderful!
@marin4311
4 жыл бұрын
Phrasé très fluide et d'une éclatante précision. Même sur un piano droit ! Bravo.
@azaz321able
4 жыл бұрын
wow the moonlight sonata has the perfect feel and timing Amazing
@dennischiapello7243
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I like that it's not too slow.
@brenohenrique6666
4 жыл бұрын
The way he plays is amazing to me, i'm practicing for some time now to very modest results and if i were to close my like that, cant imagine what mess would make
@christinebeckett5511
4 жыл бұрын
Never mind the out of tune piano. Levit, recently, in virus lockdown: "I never really cared about acoustics. I never cared that much about the quality of the piano. All I wanted to do was play. The important point about these concerts is not how they sound but the fact that they happened. Everything is getting reduced to the essential thing of being there and playing.” Thx to Alex Ross, music critic, New Yorker, for the quote.
@geoff7517
3 жыл бұрын
I agree about the piano being out of tune. In fact, I think it adds to the effect, especially in the G Major Sonata.
@welcxme9845
4 жыл бұрын
His pinky movement is insane. Im just looking at that the whole video
@ianmoore5502
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah at first i was shocked the music matched the video considering how very litttle he moves that thing. Staggering.
@skinny0ne
4 жыл бұрын
Only a few percentage of people have independent pinky movement due to how their tendons and muscles attach. That’s natural ability.
@dahalofreeek
3 жыл бұрын
I found Igor's collection of the Beethoven piano sonatas recently and I've been quite captivated by his playing since.
@davidjperkins1710
4 жыл бұрын
Hypnotic-I have the exact piano here-and it is always a treat to see a master player on the same instrument showing the touch control and phrasing- proving that sound comes from the shoulder,arms and fingers and not just the instrument- no matter if it's a Yamaha U or a Steinway D.
@waterwomanknits
3 жыл бұрын
Each note feels sacred.
@larysayevdokymova-rizk6036
4 жыл бұрын
What a perfect tactile connection between musical thought and piano tone itself💎⚜️
@kieselsteinchen9795
Жыл бұрын
Ich mag Tempo, Unaufgeregtheit und Fluß seiner Moonlight Sonate Interpretation (first piece)
@rss830
4 жыл бұрын
Levit, is without question, the most important pianist of our time. He is endlessly inspiring, and creates a presence at the piano that takes my breath away. I saw him perform a few summers ago at Tanglewood, and I count that as one of the highlights of my concert going life. That and Nirvana of course.
@d.p.2395
3 жыл бұрын
The Moonlight Sonata is so incredibly beautiful. He connects with the piece on a spiritual level. And magic happens
@danawinsor1380
2 жыл бұрын
I love this guy and think he is a genius. It's impossible for me to imagine mastering the 32 Beethoven and recording them. The Adagio sostenuto was mesmerizing, the Andante was delightful and humorous. "Fur Elise" was haunting.
@stevenengles1952
4 жыл бұрын
My mind was chaos, but now I'm soothed
@Rozzar1
4 жыл бұрын
beautiful sensitive playing. Thank you.
@baubojan4862
4 жыл бұрын
"one of the most beautiful treasures in the piano literature." Indeed, treasures all.
@tomas5376
4 жыл бұрын
Most enjoyable! It’s easy to see that Igor and the piano are truly linked.👍✌️😊🙏🏼🎵🎶
@paulwoodrup93
2 жыл бұрын
Just amazing how much music he has in his head and his fingers. And i never knew Beethoven had such a humor like in the second piece. Sorry...im rather new to classic music. :)
@Girlakawildchild
3 жыл бұрын
Here after the Grammy performance. So peaceful and adventurous
@pierreleufrayjr
4 жыл бұрын
Beethoven is one of my favorites. Igor plays his music beautifully. Play on, Igor!
@larsio72
3 жыл бұрын
A very romantic take on Beethoven, he makes a lot of sense of it. Thank you for the beautiful music.
@haeseonchung4833
Жыл бұрын
His sincerity is what makes a difference!
@lynettedean8238
4 жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful
@kathrynjaneway1999
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, it makes me feel like hearing Für Elise for the first time. Thank you very much
@getchristielove
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful !!
@Mara-me4fk
4 жыл бұрын
Igor Levit ist wahrscheinlich der beste lebende Pianist, für mich zeigt er worum es beim Musik machen wirklich geht. Viele Grüße und Glück
@Schleiermacher1000
3 жыл бұрын
Da könnte ich aus dem Stehgreif einige mindestens ebenso gute Pianisten nennen.
@albrechtalbrecht3064
Жыл бұрын
@@Schleiermacher1000 Er ist der Beste.
@Schleiermacher1000
Жыл бұрын
@@albrechtalbrecht3064 Sokolov
@katttttt
11 күн бұрын
Ähm Leute, ihr könnt ja eure Lieblingspianisten haben, gar kein Problem. Aber wie soll man in der Musik objektiv den besten ausmachen?
@julieandrews730
Жыл бұрын
Just. Lovely. Will play again and again!
@albertogonzalez01
4 жыл бұрын
Why this few views... This human being is amazing.
@dofusnl1
4 жыл бұрын
This guy can play!
@VouchforMemory
4 жыл бұрын
Timeless music.The abyss of emotions and feelings. NPR thanks for good content.
@jordipeiro5265
4 ай бұрын
Moltes gràcies!❤
@mrx892
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful‼️ Thank you NPR Tiny Desk‼️ Peace
@asifrudnick5420
4 жыл бұрын
Love his take on Beethoven
@kiyandinewberry5286
4 жыл бұрын
Peacefully beautiful or beautifully peaceful. Either way . . . Enjoyed it
@WadeWSoho
4 жыл бұрын
His body is moving in slow motion in my brain 😂
@danielbeaumont-thomas6923
4 жыл бұрын
omgosh it soooo does!!!
@ruthlarrondo6328
4 жыл бұрын
Hermoso ,que bello despertar con esta música, gracias, muchas gracias.
@illestgyal
4 жыл бұрын
That was lovely Igor, you are goals. I am just trying to get through jingle bells 🙈
@Gusrikh1
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful....
@GuillermoCarrasco
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful and moving... despite the bitten piano
@fanfancheungdrums
4 жыл бұрын
So smooth and beautiful phrases 😍
@8dioproductions
4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous!
@halkavm
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@riccardomusiu510
4 жыл бұрын
WONDERFUL!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎩🎶🇮🇹
@horsthorstens2266
3 жыл бұрын
Igor Levit, bester Mann!
@rd4660
4 жыл бұрын
It made me cry it was so beautiful.
@angiecaritashuaman6020
3 жыл бұрын
I'm here for the pre show, I fell in love with your talent
@abaneyone
4 жыл бұрын
Time less music that never gets old!
@cindyjovillanueva9341
3 жыл бұрын
Purely Intense!!!
4 жыл бұрын
que maravilla, podría estar a eternidad escuchando
@kholofelomphahlele7812
4 жыл бұрын
Soooo beautiful
@cheezejose304
4 жыл бұрын
Extremely talented
@january2798
4 жыл бұрын
Deep and beautiful.
@PrimitiveGuitars
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Feeling Music is where the player has to be. I 100% feel like he would have wanted this played this way. THANK YOU!!!!
@olsim1730
4 жыл бұрын
Today I start a new job...Thank you Ludvig, Igor and NPR, you've provided me with the best alarm clock one could wish for! Peaceful wishes for us all, have a great day world, I love you all form Aotearoa/New Zealand xO
@sunheeyang1195
4 жыл бұрын
피아노 선율을 느끼면서 건반을 치는 당신과 음악을 눈 감으며 들으니 더 좋네요.~
@theqproduction5912
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@raymondlawson2301
4 жыл бұрын
👏.love the flow. ❤.
@maxwellmichaelangelo
4 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful soft piece
@harrils
4 жыл бұрын
ir helped me on this friday morning. thank you 🙏🏻.
@cindygentry6821
3 жыл бұрын
Hes a genius magnificent
@crystalarmstrong853
4 жыл бұрын
Classic, thank you dearly.. During this time of age we all as humans forgot to have a piece of mind. We all needed THAT thanks
@playtimehulot7383
4 жыл бұрын
Unbelieveable! To have such a great master and get him an absolut detuned piano in the lower notes. 4:52 It´s ridiculous
@MS-fk6hw
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect!
@McGriddle69
4 жыл бұрын
Moonlight sonata had me dozing off. So good.
@melissacallia4230
4 жыл бұрын
When you’re pulled in by Moonlight Sonata but stay for Für Elise 😍❤️
@megamuffin92
4 жыл бұрын
Moonlight Sonata 3rd movement is always my favourite. I have a bunch of work on vinyl and the warm sound is something everyone should hear!
@melissacallia4230
4 жыл бұрын
@@megamuffin92 Sounds wonderful
@wandaradowski2058
3 жыл бұрын
I love Fur Elise! Also Moonlight. You are amazing! Thank you.
@larrypenner5701
4 жыл бұрын
Remember when npr used to spread classical music all over the country?
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