I wish I had listened to Capuson performance when I was young 30 or 40 years ago. He would have inspired me overwhelmingly. Lugansky is always my favorite pianist. They makes me more lonely or less lonely. Rachmaninov, I believe, will remain the greatest modern composer.

In my humble opinion... one of the greatest cello sonatas of all time: an exquisite masterpiece full of drama, passion and lyricism! What perfect artistry and melancholic beauty permeates on this musical journey! And the interpretation is flawless... with an instrumental dialog so outstanding, and so impeccable! Awesomeness exudes from heart and mind with the conception of this performance! These two gentlemen are marvelous musicians... with a magnificent gift that touches the soul profoundly! This kind of experience is glorious romanticism! Brilliant!

@pianonine

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your beautiful words of expression...I couldn't agree more with you!

@christophermackenzie120

11 ай бұрын

I had the incredible opportunity of hearing Fournier play this when i was about 16 yo. I’d love to tell you that i enjoyed it. I was thoroughly bored. Since then I’ve had the great pleasure of hearing this piece many times and it’s without a doubt my favourite Rachmaninoff creation: yes, greater then the second symphony, the second or third piano concertos etc. Distilled intensity. Yes, yearning. Pain and liberation, all in one.

@scorpse1

9 ай бұрын

I agree. I must add that even when there’s ”only” just the piano and cello, I get the feeling like there’s still something much more!

@gerardocoluccini1751

4 ай бұрын

You're a senstive soul. Just like me.

@maui3947

3 ай бұрын

This and Ornsteins!

I think the genius of Rachmaninoff's sonata is that he did not fall into the trap of the "cellist as feature" that so many other cello and piano sonatas fall into. His expert knowledge of how to write wondrous, if quite difficult, piano concerti and piano works generally allows for the cello to fully come into its own, as it is supported so fully and magnificently by the complexity of the piano part. In this way, this Sonata seems to bridge the gap between chamber and orchestral music, transcending the sonata and approaching the concerto. My goodness, what would it have been if Rachmaninoff composed a cello concerto? I hope someday, I can grasp the genius of Rachmaninoff's sense for counterpoint, harmony and theme, thus far, much of its sensitivity and nuance evade me.

@sadudas11

4 ай бұрын

Ive always said that this piece almost sounds like a concerto. I'm not formally trained or anything, but I was always impressed by how full and grand this piece sounds with only two instruments

@dubious_potat4587

Ай бұрын

as a musician I am constantly amazed by this masterpiece, as a violinist I am salty that he never wrote anything for the violin.

Of course it goes without saying that Rach's achievement with this piece is next level genius. Capucon is wonderful, techinical brilliant and artistically masterful, but imho, Lugansky's playing shines through with his impeccable technique and how he plays with depth and understanding beyond most out there. What't not to love about these two handsome men making the best sounds on the planet at that moment in time. Wow guys!

Once again, the artistic genius of Rachmaninoff is on full display. The performance by Capucon and Lugansky is superb. The Andante is sheer beauty, in my humble opinion.

@DavidGoldsmith

3 жыл бұрын

One of Rachmaninov's finest IMHO.

@scelochrisnjapha5496

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you Ruth!

@deniselacail540

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidGoldsmith .

@mikhaylova_td

2 жыл бұрын

Согласна

@shushanahakobyan8930

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant performance

The word "yearning" is the perfect word to describe Rach's music. I think in his life he had so much disappointment that he was always "yearning" for something better. It is so sad because I think Rach achieved so much in his life, but I don't think he was mentally able to realize all he had achieved. I just hope that he has now come to the realization of all he achieved in his life.

@mairaleikarte43

2 жыл бұрын

🥰

@Henrique-iy2lk

6 ай бұрын

indeed, sometimes it is ourselves who least recognize our achievements

Wonderful legato cello playing in the 3rd movement - such a strong passionate line - LOVE IT!

This performance by Nicholas Lugansky and Gautier Capucon is absolutely gorgeous totally capturing the spirit and intent of Rachmaninoff. I found their collaboration one of the best and most breathtaking I've ever experienced. Bravos to both and great thanks for sharing this magnificent post!

@rem1937

Жыл бұрын

Try a recent performance by Alexander Knyazev & Nikolay Lugansky😉

Late 19th century Russian version of "Fiendishly difficult piano concerto with cello basso continuo." Absolutely marvellous performance by both. Thank you for uploading!

@mariabundgard

2 жыл бұрын

Ahah true ❤️

@Roroimu

Жыл бұрын

❤😍🎶🎶🎶

All said and done Rachmaninoff will always remain the Composer who dwells in my heart! That was the greatness of this genius!

@mangomerkel2005

Жыл бұрын

Well said! Long live Rachmaninoff, the composer that could wake up emotions in my mind that I hadn't known before...

@gsten2116

Жыл бұрын

I fell in love with rachmaninoff listening to an old CD of symphonies 1 and 2 on the way to work and found myself whistling various passages during the day. 4 years ago and I am still in love - I listen to him almost every day and can never get enough. This piece brought me to tears in the middle of the night. Thank you Sergie.

The 2nd movement was epic. Excellent performance!

you can see lugansky really love the part 16:43 too :D

Omigod. Until now I thougth no one could touch Lynn Harrell and Yuja Wang playing this. This is just a sublime performance of a sublime piece.

This is once again an astounding piece of music as is the case with most of Rachmaninoff; the way these two guys play it so well, they are both brilliant. Each movement is so well written and, in this case, played with wonderful legato lines from the cellist, Capucon and such great musical architecture from Nikolai. I have listened to this several times and I am in awe ... Bravi virtuosi!!!

One of the most beautiful interpretations of Sergey Rachmaninov's Sonata for cello & piano. Thank you Nikolai Lugansky and Gautier Capuçon!

The best performance of Capuçon that I have listened to so far. On the hand, Lugansky is untouchable, as usual.

@samuelyao3811

3 жыл бұрын

@@djmotise that ones amazing too

We all love all of Rachmaninoff's works, right? There is a phrase in this piece that speaks directly to his genius and his willingness to break creative boundaries. At 22:40 he uses the same note, played over and over by the cellist at the bottom of the anti-climax. Pure genius. Capuçon and Lugansky get it just right too. Perfect music to design to.

Such beautiful piece played by two excellent musicians, perfect combination !

I first heard this many years ago with Msistlav Rostropovich playing as soloist. I loved it then and there used to be hardly any recordings available. This is a marvellous interpretation and the Andante is one of my favourite pieces of Rachaminov

Nikolai Lugansky is one of the most prominent pianists of the present time. Another gift of the unparalleled Russian school.

What a lovely performance, especially the 3rd and 4th movements

so far, best I've heard. Bravo!

I was waiting for this ♥️ Amazing performance 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Goosebumps that ended on tears in Allegro scherzando. What a perfect performance 🥺🥲

Oh my..... the melodism of 19th century Russia was unmatched and unrivaled to this day. So well done so, as to bring out "Rocky's" soul. Beautiful!

Fantastic combination!

Ces deux là étaient vraiment faits pour nous apporter la perfection de cette oeuvre, l'une des dernières du grand romantisme, et ils se sont vraiment bien trouvés ! Et voir leur bonheur de jouer ensemble nous remplit de la plus grande émotion !

second and third movements - absolute bliss

Capucon, which I have liked since I was majoring. Thank you for your still passionate and attractive performance.❤❤

Here's a RARE case where the pianist playing a "Cello Sonata" has to be as capable (or, even more so!) than the cellist! Where most pianists get this piece wrong is at 2:27, 5:10 & 10:05 - which has Rachmaninov's ubiquitous piano writing ALL over it... and notice Lugansky's page turner closing her eyes... and smiling gently at 2:30; that's the RIGHT reaction! - rushing through that section like they'll be late for a golf game in twenty minutes! NO, and a thousand times NOOOOO! When playing Rachmaninov, there is no “somewhere else;” you are exactly where you should be and the whole dumbed-down, easy-access, “get it done yesterday” PLANET CAN WAIT, thank you very much! Capuçon is fast maturing into one of my favorite cellists... and Lugansky... well, who - but another Russian - could challenge Lugansky in this repertoire? The only other performances of this piece I've enjoyed MORE were by Sudbin/Chaushian (BIS records) and Ma/Ax (Sony Classics)... but only just; for a LIVE performance, this is simply fantastic!

@TwistedHumor01

2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most helpful comments for my own preparation of this piece across which I’ve had the pleasure of stumbling. Thank you for your insight!

@gardenphoto

2 жыл бұрын

@@TwistedHumor01 You're very, very welcome Ben! Just remember: When you play this piece, you MUST BECOME the 28-year-old Rachmaninov (I believe he wrote: 12 декабря 1901 г. - "December 12, 1901" - on the score). He had just undergone hypnotherapy with physician and amateur musician Nikolai Dahl... He finished his other-worldly 2nd Piano Concerto in April (which, in turn, earned him his first Glinka Award)... His marriage to Natalia Satina - they had been engaged for three years! - was just a whisper away (1902)... and any thought of leaving his home country (forever!) had not yet crossed his mind (that fateful December of 1917). THAT'S the Rachmaninov who wrote this immortal and achingly-beautiful cello sonata. Play it in that light and you cannot but succeed... Совершенно романтическое произведение безнадежно романтичного мужчины! (An utterly romantic piece by a hopelessly romantic man!). Enjoy! Mike D.

@theKobus

2 жыл бұрын

Isserlis/Hough is a favorite of mine

@gsten2116

Жыл бұрын

Yo Yo Ma's is also pretty good.

@gardenphoto

Жыл бұрын

@@gsten2116 ABSOLUTELY! I have his recording with Emanuel Ax and MA is a wonder... but, unfortunately (as with so many pianists who play mostly Germanic-European repertoire), Ax has a tendency to rush through the passages that one must "linger over" (I mentioned this above, at 2:27). Mike D.

Two masters at the pinnacle of their craft - how incredibly beautiful. Thank you.

Браво! Потрясающий дуэт.! Спасибо!

I never see anyone talking about the 1st movement. Sometimes I wonder if it's because people assume it's useless to discuss it as it's obvious it's great, or if people just don't like it that much compared to the 3 others. The whole sonata is remarkably consistently great, but the 1st movement has a special place for me.

@dangemcgrew

3 жыл бұрын

as it does for me. It's all so Rachmaninov

@hapisus6139

3 жыл бұрын

ㄱㅂ111ㄱ1ㄱ4

@daniel-andersson

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I especially like the 1st and 4th movements, but the 1st in particular is beautiful.

@wjones28

2 жыл бұрын

there are two types of people: 1st and 4th movement lovers (cool) and 2nd and 3rd movement lovers (also cool this whole piece is so cool)

@TheAskald

2 жыл бұрын

@@wjones28 I wouldn't have say it better. Rachmaninoff was struck of genius during this time, everything he put on the score was great. Every movement is great.

Incredible guys! It takes a cellist like Capucon and pianist like Lugansky to do justice to the genius of Rachmaninoff.

@worarasayi1315

Жыл бұрын

I agree, although I do believe that the 3rd movement should be a little bit faster: actually "Andante" ("Allant" in French = walking in a moderate pace), not "Largo"!

chef d oeuvre .... dans tous les sens ;musique ,interpretation

Grazie ❤ Naturalmente, Musica da sogno!❤

Such a beautifully balanced, songfull, clear performance... absolutely beautiful!

Each in their spacious capacities... Unsurpassed! Their lust... hath becaused that I have wept; un-silently! appreciably! in my amazement.... We are Blessed...

Today is the year of great Rachmaninov 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤2023

The best! Amazing video, audio and performance from two masters of their instruments. And of course Rachmaninoff's rich harmonies, beautiful melodies and sadness combined into a piece of art.

Ah! It's so very beautiful

Merci monsieur Lugansky et Monsieur Capuçon, pour cette très belle sonate pour violoncelle et piano.

Magnifique, Grande émotion.

Pure Gold !

Fabulous performance, thank you

WOW!!!!!!!!! Stunning performance.

São 06:h da manhã e ouço essa perfeição, não tem como não transbordar de emoções!

Dear Enchanted Wanderer, I, of course always love the performances you post, but I would be remiss if I didn't let you know just what wonderfully impressive, educational and obviously Touching Labors of Love are the quotes and tidbits used in describing your post's notes and descriptions. Sorry, that was definately a "run-on" sentence. As always,THANK YOU!!!🎵💝🎹😀🎶👏👏👏

For a moment, that page turner lady is the happiest girl in the hall! ^^

Un merveilleux moment, suspendu, hors du temps. Merci

Superbe performance, merci l'écoute à été merveilleuse.

24:45 This bittersweetness...it just breaks your heart.

@Dylonely42

Жыл бұрын

Indeed

@user-sf8fe7eh3m

9 күн бұрын

Великая музыка исполнена не просто блестяще ,а по высокому очень человечнс со всей страсностью человеческой натуры проникает в самое сердце Браво.

As a pianist performing this piece 5 times over the next 30 days, this is my inspiration!

His Foreshortening Of The Placement Of The Bow; And The Cello In His "Ilium Crestis;" Areas Between His Legs; Is Amazing; I Would Truly Work On My Photograph Collection Of "Le Capucon;" In Order To Precede With Excellent Pieces Of Art For Le Liaison;

Masterpiece!

Such a beautiful performance of one of Rachmaninoff’s greatests!

потрясающе

wunderful 😊👍thank you for posting this

That Rachmaninoff wonder... They both can deliver it, great artists!

Maravilhosa obra, e execução brilhante. Parabéns

BRAVO!!!!!!! Perfect, brilliant!!!

Superb!

Maravilloso!!!

Excellente interprétation, masterpiece.

Wondrous. Just wonderful.

Beautiful!!!

wow I'm so stupid I'd been playing the first Mvmt on cello but I haven't listened to it in...long enough to forget the actual character. this is such a great piece wow

Bravo!

Incrível a constância!👏👏👏

20:19 - 21:03 beautiful line!!

What a great performance. Thanks for sharing. Amazing.

들어도들어도 안질려ㅠㅠ 너무 좋다😭😭

Maravilloso.

The quality of this bad boy!

That flightcase should be made of gold

@peterbrenton410

3 жыл бұрын

Platinum -even stronger🎻✈️

the impressionistic b section in the second movement is very nice :)

Thank you, Philip Serafin. Second piano concerto (1901) Second symphony (1908)

@serafin1719

3 жыл бұрын

As far as I know his second piano concerto is the most popular, which was the opus right before this sonata and the first opus after his long composing break.

The genius of Rachmaninoff to compose for cello and piano…

Excelente composición y excelente interpretación de estos dos grandes artistas. Gracias.

Maravillosa interpretación....

This piece is insane

This splendor of words can not attach it

0:01 Lento - Allegro moderato 12:57 Allegro scherzando 19:34 Andante 25:49 Vivace

넘 좋아요~~♡♡

25:20 una ejecución perfecta, suena tal cual de una sola arqueada 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

This Was An Exquisite Lesson; A. Of Both; 1. An Exercise Of Constant Persistence; a. Towards A Common Goal. To Get To The Musique (i.); And Bring Back The Good Breeding In Each Classical Performance of These Great Giants Within The Classiques(ii); (ii.a) And The Genre Of The Classicale In Musique!!!!🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

The Tailoring Of Capucon's Garment Is Impeccable; I Was Reminded Of A Scent Today; "The Hemlock-Spruce!!!!"🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

For He Is As Unto As The Iliad's Diomedes; And Athena; Is In Accompaniment Of His Bow; And The Herringbon Qualities Of His Instrument; This Is Impeccable!!!!🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

Please come to Melbourne Australia and perform this for me!

Bravo~!

Meisterhaft!

Wow,, Legend ..

Divino

Capucon is literally so handsome

Its been a while since I istened to this and I forgot how good it is. Rachmaninoff is the best

That Scherzo thoooo!!! Mwah!! Magnifique!!!

magnifique

I love this scherzando... "Bad ass" in technical musical terms

😍♥️👏

Capuçon has evolved a great deal over the years, superb