Lugansky . Capuçon - Rachmaninoff, Sonata for Cello and Piano

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Sergey Rachmaninov (1873-1943)
Sonata for cello & piano in G minor, Op. 19 (1901)
Nikolai Lugansky, piano
Gautier Capuçon, cello
September 2020, Moscow Philharmonic Society
I.
[0:00] Intro (Lento)
[1:17] Exp. - Theme 1 (Allegro moderato)
[2:27] Exp. - Theme 2 (Moderato)
[4:00] Exp. - Repeat (Allegro moderato - Moderato)
[6:46] Dev. (Tempo I - Allegro molto)
[10:05] Recap. - Theme 2 (Moderato)
[11:44] Recap. - Theme 1 (Tempo I)
II.
[12:57] A (12/8, Allegro Scherzando - un poco meno mosso - Tempo I)
[14:59] B (4/4, major)
[16:51] A’ (12/8)
III.
[19:33] A (Andante)
[21:05] B
[22:56] A’
[24:40] Coda
IV.
[25:48] Exp. - Theme 1 (Allegro mosso)
[26:46] Exp. - Theme 2 (Moderato - Più vivo)
[28:26] Dev. (Tempo I - Meno mosso - Tempo I - Meno mosso)
[31:41] Recap. - Theme 1 (Tempo I)
[32:35] Recap. - Theme 2 (Moderato - Più vivo)
[34:26] Coda (Meno mosso)
[35:22] Coda (Vivace)
“[…] Written in 1901, the year after the perennially beloved Second Piano Concerto, the Cello Sonata reflects, perhaps, the state of Rachmaninov’s heart and mind. Having suffered a nervous breakdown after the catastrophic failure of his First Symphony in 1897, Rachmaninov had fought his way back to mental and creative health. Surely it is not fanciful to hear an echo of this in the struggles of the first movement, with its conflict between semitones and whole tones; in the dark night of the Scherzo; and then in the blazing joy of the Finale? No bearded Russian priest with his Easter cry ‘Christ is Risen’ can ever have sounded more triumphant than the cello does as it announces the glorious second theme of this movement. The whole sonata, imbued as it is with the classical discipline that is so vital a feature of all Rachmaninov’s music, encompasses a vast range of romantic emotion-a journey of the soul.”
- Steven Isserlis, 2003

Пікірлер: 202

@youngwhashin1941 10 ай бұрын

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.

@luisangelortizcaraballo9655 2 жыл бұрын

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 10 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 8 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 3 ай бұрын

You're a senstive soul. Just like me.

@maui3947 2 ай бұрын

This and Ornsteins!

@TheYgds 2 жыл бұрын

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 3 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 21 күн 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.

@davidangus1 3 ай бұрын

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

@robertwesterman4088 6 ай бұрын

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

@leoinsf 2 жыл бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

indeed, sometimes it is ourselves who least recognize our achievements

@gerardocoluccini1751 7 ай бұрын

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

@ArsentiyKharitonov 2 ай бұрын

so far, best I've heard. Bravo!

@pianonine Жыл бұрын

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!

@gardenphoto 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@anandsamuel1978 2 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.

@Mike-cp1tj 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ruthblackburn6915 3 жыл бұрын

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

@loreleiistschon3582 11 ай бұрын

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

@pluckinmageetar 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@cella0112 4 ай бұрын

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

@annamariamanfredi6624 10 ай бұрын

Grazie ❤ Naturalmente, Musica da sogno!❤

@orvillewrightjr9330 2 жыл бұрын

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😉

@user-bs3fh7xn2s 10 ай бұрын

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

@ershenlin1774 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jonathantosiocello 3 жыл бұрын

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

❤😍🎶🎶🎶

@taykadip 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@davewalker9926 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheAskald 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@hansybits 2 жыл бұрын

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

@pianistegolfeur Жыл бұрын

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 !

@MrPGOLIVEIRA 13 күн бұрын

Maravilhosa obra, e execução brilhante. Parabéns

@mangomerkel2005 Жыл бұрын

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

@Dylonely42 Жыл бұрын

Indeed

@walterroberts2861 4 ай бұрын

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;

@pris4082 11 ай бұрын

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

@kelownapianoconsult5354 5 ай бұрын

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

@publichousebenjy6042 2 жыл бұрын

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!!!🎵💝🎹😀🎶👏👏👏

@user-hw3rb4pb8y 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic combination!

@aeolianartists 3 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@lucentekids6805 3 жыл бұрын

The 2nd movement was epic. Excellent performance!

@korayus Жыл бұрын

What a great performance. Thanks for sharing. Amazing.

@nicolasbruant1312 Жыл бұрын

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

@walterroberts2861 4 ай бұрын

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!!!!🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

@Irenam_art_yn 3 жыл бұрын

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

@vanessaspatty 2 жыл бұрын

20:19 - 21:03 beautiful line!!

@georg3415 Жыл бұрын

потрясающе

@lessismore4470 3 жыл бұрын

second and third movements - absolute bliss

@philipsmith3084 3 жыл бұрын

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"!

@PuPuSin 2 жыл бұрын

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

@user-up5tk1lp2n 3 жыл бұрын

Браво! Потрясающий дуэт.! Спасибо!

@robertcohn8858 2 жыл бұрын

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

@daniel-andersson Жыл бұрын

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

@dangemcgrew 3 жыл бұрын

Ah! It's so very beautiful

@user-uw1zg6gm1n Жыл бұрын

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

@starcatchingboy 2 жыл бұрын

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

@WoutDC 2 жыл бұрын

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

@alanbash2921 2 жыл бұрын

Pure Gold !

@joellepodwysocki9558 2 жыл бұрын

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

@walterroberts2861 6 ай бұрын

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!!!!🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

@Dylonely42 Жыл бұрын

The genius of Rachmaninoff to compose for cello and piano…

@jean-paullandrau3966 3 жыл бұрын

Magnifique, Grande émotion.

@bernardamazengagabriel2455 Жыл бұрын

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

@RobWiebePhotography 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ParischneiderMUSIC 3 ай бұрын

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

@imshostakovich 10 ай бұрын

This piece is insane

@semrabahcivan8627 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous performance, thank you

@djsksoddjk 2 жыл бұрын

들어도들어도 안질려ㅠㅠ 너무 좋다😭😭

@wjones28 2 жыл бұрын

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

@anadytz 3 жыл бұрын

Superb!

@kevinmartinez6821 6 ай бұрын

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

@bugatti103 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo!

@JeanJacquesBRICE 2 жыл бұрын

Excellente interprétation, masterpiece.

@walterroberts2861 4 ай бұрын

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

@doudoupelren376 2 жыл бұрын

Un merveilleux moment, suspendu, hors du temps. Merci

@WhollySchiit 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mariaaparecidadesouzaarauj6413 3 ай бұрын

Divino

@darknightbrightday Жыл бұрын

Please come to Melbourne Australia and perform this for me!

@jesuspereira2366 2 жыл бұрын

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

@user-vh5kq6pm7e 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bernardamazengagabriel2455 Жыл бұрын

Incrível a constância!👏👏👏

@vivianrodriguez818 8 ай бұрын

Maravillosa interpretación....

@petob8686 Жыл бұрын

wunderful 😊👍thank you for posting this

@micheldupaul7768 3 жыл бұрын

Superbe performance, merci l'écoute à été merveilleuse.

@noramendez9035 3 жыл бұрын

Maravilloso!!!

@carlamichelinesantosthomaz7086 3 жыл бұрын

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

@leesiheon8013 Жыл бұрын

Wondrous. Just wonderful.

@ozb8337 3 күн бұрын

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

@Monika-mk3gt 3 жыл бұрын

Masterpiece!

@jericolozares8446 2 жыл бұрын

Capucon is literally so handsome

@jesuspereira2366 2 жыл бұрын

Maravilloso.

@caleblauber1441 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!

@walterroberts2861 4 ай бұрын

I Love This Performance Of Both Craftsmen;🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

@user-rs3st5bz5z Жыл бұрын

넘 좋아요~~♡♡

@christianvennemann9008 2 жыл бұрын

27:13 Feliz Navidad.

@lorisbonetti4250 2 жыл бұрын

You write this under all videos of this sonata at the same minute haha, but this Melody is too beautiful

@lovely2725 2 жыл бұрын

Wow,, Legend ..

@goon8000 3 жыл бұрын

That flightcase should be made of gold

@peterbrenton410 3 жыл бұрын

Platinum -even stronger🎻✈️

@louisross5997 3 жыл бұрын

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.