Youri Egorov plays Shostakovich Piano Sonata No.2 Op.61
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The late great Russian pianist Youri Egorov in a May 6, 1983 concert performance of Shostakovich's Piano Sonata No.2 Op.61.
1st mvt. 0:00
2nd mvt. 7:50
3rd mvt. 15:13
Egorov was a stupendous musician of astounding capabilities, and from a very young age his musical maturity and superb technique resulted in remarkable interpretations in a wide range of repertoire. His death in 1988 at the age of 33 in the midst of the AIDS crisis was a tragic loss to the musical world.
A number of concert recordings have filled out a discography that was regrettably limited due to his early death, among them readings of works he did not record commercially such as this Shostakovich Sonata. In contemporary music, Egorov was a master of playing with a sumptuous tonal palette, evocative pedal effects, and clarity of structure, without any harshness of sound. His reading of the third movement of this sonata is particularly remarkable for its evocative mood and how time seems to stand still: impeccable phrasing, discreet accenting and transparent voicing that highlight harmony and structure, and ravishing tone are among the hallmarks of his playing here.
Mesmerizing music-making!
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What a marvelous performance, so subtle & reflective, WITHOUT BANGING!
@ThePianoFiles
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YES!!!!
I had I think three lessons with Youri, at his house in Amsterdam. I had gone to two of his concerts, after the second a lady walked right in to the soloist's room, planted a kiss on him, and then asked for piano lessons. He actually gave her his telephone number, and I asked as well. I actually called him up from the Conservatory, although all she told me she had in mind was something else and never called him. I had, if I remember correctly, three lessons, one even with the girl who had turned pages for his recording with Emmy Verhey of the Brahms d-minor sonata, we did the same sonata for him. He as a teacher was completely down to earth, saying just what you needed to hear at times, without dressing everything up to make it sound like he was saying something, add a bunch of artsy fartsy stuff, and it sounds like one is saying something, although they might be saying more had they not. Youri didn't' do that. I was playing Chopin's e-minor concerto for him, and was having difficulty with a passage. He leaned back, and said with calm temerity, with simple sureness: "that's not difficult for you," and the whole passage came out without any difficulty, perfectly, the next time I tried. If I really was amazed at how beautifully, or at the depth at which something came out, he wouldn't get distracted looking for adoration, but pursed his lips to stay focused on the music. It's tragic that homosexuality wasn't accepted in Russia at that time, and now again is discouraged. A person simply doesn't acquire the ability to feel free to be themselves. Everything in life that's "normal" for a hetero lifestyle, such as seeing one's feelings reflected on the screen, on tv, in books, in conversations at school, any "normal" social gathering or at any institution, just about, none of that a gay person experiences. I could go on about it, even with people who label themselves as open, are media figures as such, but aren't open about their "other" side, and see people, who never had the freedoms they had as hetero's or bisexuals, as something "extra" in their lives, see them as ones to have affairs with, or to experiment with thinking they are being open minded, but don't really have the courage to make themselves vulnerable regarding their image would they even state that in interviews.
@ThePianoFiles
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WOW, thank you for sharing all of this - AMAZING!!!! So lovely to read!!!
Absolutely breathtaking performance. I grew up listening to Egorov on vinyl…and loved every moment. All I had was some of his Chopin and Schumann records and his 1978 Carnegie Hall recital. This Shostakovich is a treasure. Thank you for uploading!
Thank you for this, Mark. Such talent, such a tragic loss.
Thank you, the first time I am listening to Schostakowitsch's Second Sonata!
Ah, the great Egorov. A poet at the piano, a bit like Lipatti. Brings back memories. I heard him perform a Chopin pianoconcert (don't remember which one) live in the Netherlands when I was young, must be 1977 or so. Very impressive. In one of the faster parts he suddenly took a wrong turn and jumped to a later section, but miraculously the Orchestra and he found eachother within seconds again. That moment had my heart running! Thank you for uploading. Never heard this performance before.
Потрясающее исполнение! Постижение трагической глубины музыки Шостаковича...
I have never heard him before. He does remind me of Lipatti! So wonderful! Thank you.
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Youri Egorov was a fantastic pianist. I was able to hear him on January 24, 1983 in Bamberg (Germany) with Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor. The Bamberg Symphony played under Witold Rowicki.
Thank you for uploading this !!
Semplicemente fantastico. Che genio.
@vivafranz3895
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Parli di Shostakovic o di Egorov? Io direi entrambi.
absolutely beautiful
what a great rendition! Thank you, Mark, for the posting!
2nd 7:50 3rd 15:13
Came here finding your FB page having been intrigued by your dedication to the field. Bravo maestro of resurrecting music and musicians. I can't believe I never heard this sonata nor the artist but this recording is excellent both in performance and sound quality...many thanks