I began taping my dad's LPs for my Walkman in 1981. Through college and into adult life I listened to all the mozart concerti, between 3 and 12 recordings of each, some of them dozens of times. This one, K450, K453, K466, K467, K491, and K503 I have each heard well over 100 times. I dropped what I was doing and listened, sometimes sitting in the car to finish a movement before taking the groceries in. None of that time was wasted.

Madame Pires and Mozart are treasures of humanity. May she live long, God bless her so much. ❤️❤️❤️

Long live for this Madame

That young lady can play! Superb!

Maria conducts simply, the beautiful linguistics of the hands and fingers. And, more...

Es ist ein Genuss, uneitles, erfülltes Klavierspiel zu hören...

Sublime. We LOVE you Maria. And Mr Yamada. What a synergy !!!

I've never heard of this lady, but have to say she is an absolute delight. ❤

What an elegant lady!

...todas las opiniones coinciden en lo particular de las versiones de la maestra Pires.: finura, delicadeza y una inmensa musicalidad que se acrecienta a través de los años.

Musik von genialen Komponisten wie Mozart erhebt uns zu den höchsten Höhen und macht das irdische Dasein lebenswert...es gibt kein besseres Heilmittel gegen Trauer und Verzweiflung!

Nicht nur eine grossartige Interpretin, sondern auch eine feine Dame mit grossem Charisma!

The play is entirely mastered: you can listen how each musical note sings (which differentiates Mozart from other composers of the romantic era such as Chopin with a lot of chords, with Mozart each single note must be expressed gracefully), how the trills are evenly layered, how the nuances are perfectly respected (legato or staccato, piano or forte). The interpreter brings its own musical coulant effect coming just a bit from the romantic era, but expresses the music as a confidential dialogue with himself and the orchestra altogether. Nuances are never exaggerated. There is reason why they say Mozart is easy for the beginner and difficult for the Master. Mrs Pires does a magnificent demonstration which you have to appreciate.

She is blessed.

This is simply fantastic. What virtuosity, what depth by Ms Pires!!! I heard this piece fully for the first time at a concert last kight, but couldnt understand what all the fuss was about, but hearing it now from this artist, it all makes sense to me. Truly outstanding in the work of Mozart!!

A very sutle and delicate Mozart performance!👏🌟👏

Maria always gets me.

Quel bonheur d'écouter encore et toujours Maria Joao Pires cette pianiste exceptionnelle d'humanité de sensibilité et de talent. Quelle beauté !! Merci merci merci.

Te amo, Maria João! (from Brazil)

Un bacetto affettuoso alla Maria João! 😘

Maria is such a joy to listen to and what a beautiful piece by the 21 year old Mozart.

Lovely to see this woman still playing live so brilliantly and soulfully at this stage of her career. I have followed her with interest for years, from her tenure as an instructor at Julliard (maybe still ongoing? ... I have no idea) to her educational and inspirational endeavors at her advanced school in her native Portugal, many of which are presented in various KZfaq videos. She is a treasure to the musical community worldwide.

What lyrical perfection! Just what Mozart was all about. Brava Maria Joao Pires!

Quelle Musique !!!!!

One of the nicest performances of this celebrated concerto! She doesn't rush it like Uchida... let's it FLOW.

As high as spirit can rise As deep as feelings can go A slice of heaven

A sheer delight.

Wonderful interpretation by Maria Pires of this seminal work by Mozart, written when he was only 21, with an innovative (contrary to contemporary convention) very early introduction of the solo instrument, the piano, right after the opening bars, which Beethoven later adopted in his fourth and fifth piano concertos. What is also innovative is the degree of interchange and sharing of melodies, between piano and orchestra. Really wonderful.

Listening to Maria João Pires I feel wings of Angels fanning my Heart 🤍

Great orchestral accompaniment.

What magnificent piano hands she has!! Such discrete power and precision. A real delight to watch.

This is a very special piece in my opinion, it shows delicacy with child like innocence. Like a beautiful small flower popping up from the ground in spring. I remember walking in Mozart his house in Vienna and had some music on in my earpiece while walking his room, watching his views while he wrote the Vienna sonata's. Its was truly an experience I won't forget, I had the delight to share this with my sweet grandmother who showed me classic music all these years ago. I will always remember her in the sounds of Mozart. I miss her deeply, she was a mother to me and I will never forget her caring love.

A great performance of a special bit of Mozart .The thing here is the absence of any feeling that the music is being rushed , a pianist who combines strength with musical intelligence and an orchestra which is in complete accord. Very special.

ce que j'aime, chez elle, c'est sa modestie, son naturel, sans manières... et sa finesse de jeu, bien sûr! Quand le coeur parle, tout est plus beau!

Какое счастье, что был такой Гений, и подарил Нам, живущим далеко после Него , Наслаждение слушать и слышать и наслаждаться его Величайшими Музыкальными Произведениями

Oh, so much of this magnificent music sounds like a conversation. What a joy listening to it!!!

Two words, "simply delightful! GOD bless Maria in the name of Jesus!😇🤩😍

Incomparable et Sublime

This lady oozes elegance and musicality! Superb performance.

Ein Traum, wunderbar. Vielen herzlichen Dank!🎼🎶👍🤗💛🌻🙋‍♀️

Bravo!👏What a brilliant performance by Mdm Pires and the orchestra.🎶 Warmest greetings from Cape Town.🇿🇦

Quelle grande musicienne! C’est fabuleusement beau! Merci depuis le Canada!

J'ai toujours grand plaisir à suivre le jeu de Maria Joao pires. Superbement expressif.

A beleza e firmeza com leveza e expressividade que a sra. Maria João evoca em seu tocar é contagiante. Grato.

What a awesome and fresh rendition! Her notes are springing up from the lake surface of Mozart’s music.

A mesmerising performance

Muchas gracias por darnos la oportunidad de recrearnos ver y escuchar la reproducción de estas obras inspiradas por Dios.

🕊️ Skvostné, ,,perla perel" 🕊️ děkuji, s úctou 🌸🌷

Che grazia, che eleganza. Il talento di madame Pires al servizio del genio immortale di Mozart. Grazie per aver condiviso.

Eine wunderbare Frau spielt himmlische Musik.

Maria, my favorite female pianist of all times. It's always a great joy to hear her play 🙂

She is, as always, simply phenomenal

听过众多钢琴家演奏莫扎特的钢琴协奏曲，Maria Joao Pires的演奏在音色、节奏、感情控制都完美，动人，是非常杰出的演奏，乐队的烘托也如鱼得水，非常完美的演绎，享受！

magic entry of both piano and orchestra - super sensitive tone - so youthful - such delight

Вечно изумительный Моцарт в исполнении выдающейся пианистки- замечательно и чудесно!!!

Brilliant as ever Maria João. We love you.

Quelle simplicité ! Quelle musicalité ! Une des plus grandes Dames du Piano actuellement !!bravo Également à l'orchestre qui est merveilleux !

BRAVISSIMO.!!!!!!!!!

😊❤ c'est absolument merveilleux

Love that long cadenza! It's not just a technical showpiece. She's thinking, in music.

Un regalo que se siente en el corazón! Gracias infinitas!

this lady always was and is a truly unique pianist and musician

Divinamente hermoso! Maria Joao Pires nos ha regalado lo mejor de su talento con esta exquisita interpretación del Concierto para piano y orquesta No 9 de W. A. Mozart. Dotada de una especial sensibilidad para interpretar la música de Mozart nos transporta a mundos de belleza y perfección. La orquesta y el conductor son magníficos. Bravo!!!

L'œuvre d'un génie interprétée avec brio

The dialogue between piano and orchestra is the most intelligent and delightful of conversations. Mozart gives us perfection of form with the full range of human feeling.

Великолепно! Одна из лучших интерпретаций Моцарта! Очень проникновенно!

Signora; i miei più autentici complimenti per l'interpretazione del concerto Mozartiano.

et..j'oubliais!... j'aime beaucoup aussi le chef d'orchestre! En grande symbiose!

Felicitaciones! A la excelente pianista Maria Joāo Pires por su magnífica ejecución de este bellísimo concierto del genio de Mozart. Ella se puede decir que es una embajadora del género musical mozartiana. Igualmente, felicito a la Orquesta Filarmónica de Montecarlo que atinadamente dirige el talentoso e inspirado Director Kazuky Yamada. Quiero mencionar que Maria Joāo Pires y Martha Argerich son buenas amigas en este bello arte pianístico. BENDICIONES! Saludos desde MÉXICO!

Pour un orchestre d exception , Une grande dame d exception ....c est beau ....

Che meraviglia! La musica di Mozart è sublime, questo concerto è stupendo, ricco e profondo, un concentrato diversificato di musica di altissimo peso artistico, e Maria Joao Pires - la più grande pianista mozartiana vivente, e, per me, la più grande pianista in assoluto - ne è l’interprete ideale: per tecnica, animo, pathos, lirismo, perfezione di accenti, per la capacità di seguire e cogliere le minime sfumature della partitura, sempre da quella sua visione essenziale, interiore, ferma e stabile, che contempla, domina ed esprime il tutto della musica.

🌌 "Classical music is a sanctuary for the mind, where the symphony of instruments orchestrates a language that speaks directly to the heart. Each composition is a masterpiece, a conversation between the composer and the listener that spans generations and leaves an indelible mark on the spirit." 🎼🌠

Quelle magistrale interprétation! La sensibilité musicale de Maria João Pires pénètre notre âme d’une façon telle qu’il n’y pas de mots pour l’exprimer. C’est une sorte de métalangage qui dit l’infini qui coule en nous la beauté do monde sans jamais l’épuiser, ou le frisson de plaisir qui ne s’achève jamais!!! filipe batista

De Lisboa Portugal, Obrigada Maria João Pires. 07 de Maio de 2022 🌷

What a sublime interpretation. I am deeply impressed by Maria's refinded dealing with Mozart. On 3rd movement. She fluently performs the masterpiece.. It brings tp me emotional relaxation and beautifulness. it so good.

Thank you so much Maria, I really really enjoyed watching you play with such passion and sensitivity and I’ve never heard you before, but, I really really be looking out for you again. Please stay safe and well too

Чудесное исполнение великолепной музыки великого автора!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍

Para mi, con María Joao Pires, la mejor interpretación de este maravilloso concierto de Mozart.

彼女のピアノはこういう曲において本当にすばらしい！ なんともいえない深みがあってオーケストラ全体を引き締めてくれる！

Incredibly heartbreaking awesome

Un moment de grâce. MERCI. 🙏

The second movement and her interpretation of it has me captivated. It's as if she is crying inside, and making the piano weep as well. This will be enjoyed for many many years. I've searched for a long time for more recent versions of this concerto(15+ years). The only one aside from this one I have seen was the "Mitsuko Uchida" performance. - Which initially hooked me. Thank you for sharing this work of performance music art with me and everyone.

Para mim a Maria Joao Pires é uma das mais talentosas pianistas do mundo ela é incrivel a interpretar Mozart um dos maiores génios da muisica. Eu nao me canso de ouvir é tao maravilhosa esta musica . Obrigada Maria Joao Pires. ❤❤

The pianist is brilliant, the way her fingers delicately kiss the notes leaves me speechless.

Una de las mejores intérpretes de Mozart. Qué delicadeza y elegancia y al mismo tiempo qué fuerza!

Excelente Maria, felicitaciones 👏 👍 uno de los conciertos para piano más hermosos de Mozart, un deleite para la mente.

Mozart e Maria nos transportam até as bordas do Céu pela sublimidade desta música. À DEUS toda glória por ter inspirado Mozart e dado tamanho virtuosismo à pianista Maria, para enlevo de nossas almas.

A great musical and spiritual experience.

Happy birthday!!!! I'm in the hospital gettin over from a surgery accompanied by Mozart, Schubert and Rachmaninoff

Un grand MERCI pour cette vidéo, c'est une pure merveille !

Mozart is the softest and so most gentle composer

Dobrogo wremeni sutok s Pribaltiki. Blagodariu za cudesnuju muzyku. BRAVO 💐

un oceano di musica celestiale. la perfezione assoluta!!! mozart patrimonio x l'umanità intera.

Toujours brillante!

Mozart's magnum opus are the Piano Concerti..absolutely fabulous

I'm not surprised by her outstanding pianism with Mozart. You should hear her recordings of Schubert piano sonatas. Truly magnificent.

Wonderful!

Tudo é magnífico neste concerto. O vídeo é lindo e muitíssimo bem filmado. A orquestra e o regente são maravilhosos. A extraordinária Maria João Pires é sublime. Um momento majestoso é quando ela toca a cadência do belíssimo Andantino (19:57). E quanta ternura (27:25) e brilho (30:58) no Rondó. Obrigado.

Amazingly youthful touch & rhythm from world piano queen with 60+ years public performances. Long Live Maria!

A master at work, and we are the beneficiaries. Incredibly fluid, precision playing. I love this and could listen for hours.