Beethoven: 5. Klavierkonzert ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Pierre-Laurent Aimard ∙ David Afkham

Un incomparable concerto, qu'on ne se lasse jamais d'entendre et qui nous transmet sa beauté et son énergie. I like how this conductor leads his orchestra, sobre and yet efficiently. Salutations depuis Montréal.

The second movement of this concerto (in my opinion) is a dialogue between two lovers, with absolute, pure, untainted, heartful love to each other. And, this version, thanks to the conductor, filled my heart with the true joy of love.

I was about to click off this suggested video from some unknown orchestra and soloist but after hearing a few notes it sounded right and nice. The orchestra accompanied the piano excellently, melding together in unison as if like brothers. The pianist treated this composition as a piece of art, free of the annoying overboard pomposity as usually interpreted by others. There are no dynamic struggles nor timing lag between the orchestra and the piano. The orchestra is not overbearing too. It truly embellishes the piano and not just tag along. The synergy here is strong and without arrogance. Finally, Beethoven concerto #5 is played right, by both the orchestra and the pianist. Bravo !!

Thank you, thank you very much hr-Sinfonieorchester, for uploading the complete concerts, do not know how grateful I am, very few orchestras upload the complete videos to YouTube, and even rarer when it comes to top quality musicians, and this concert for me is very Special since it is my favorite, I used to believe that the Berlin Philharmonic was the best and they had no rivals, but you have changed my opinion!!

1st movement 0:45 begins | 4:00 bird | 8:16 Toy Story | 15:43 | 17:06 gentle awe | 20:44 *head shake ending 2nd movement 21:35 begins | 25:52 gentle moment | 3rd movement 27:44 begins

So enjoyable to hear the laser-like clarity of every note, phrase, and the connection between soloist and orchestra. This is the cleanest PC 5 I think I've ever heard from both soloist and orchestra. I really wish I could have heard it live. Many thanks to the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Afkham, and brilliant pianist Aimard!

Me conmueve hasta las lágrimas. ¿Cómo es posible tanta belleza? Beethoven es mi héroe.

So brilliant Gefühlvoll und Kraftvoll habe dieses Klavierkonzert noch nie gesehen und gehört 🙏🙏🙏👍Danke

Beautiful. Just beautiful. One of my favorite Beethoven piece. Amazingly well played and great quality of both sound and video. Thanks hr-Sinfonieorchester.

the integrity of the performer towards the piece and richness of the Orchestra go hand in hand. love this interpretation 💙💞💙💖💙

Best Emperor, one of the best piano performances ever heard. This is the pianist. I am so grateful we human kind have Maestro Aimard. Thank you so much for the video.

J'ai entendu cette oeuvre jouée au moins 50 fois avec une quinzaine de pianistes MAIS CELUI-CI est vraiment le plus posé-pas d'excès de vitesse ni de virtuosité de bout en bout comme chez Lang Lang et bien d'autres...Bravo!

Oh I love this concerto so much. It’s so distinctly beethoven. So fulfilling❤️

Das ist eine der perfektesten Liveaufnahmen dieses Konzertes, die ich kenne. Penibel bis ins Detail gearbeitet (Orchester und Solist), auch die hr-Techniker haben einen tollen Job gemacht. Allein die Spielfreude im 3. Satz scheint etwas kontrolliert-gebremst, andere wie Gulda oder Kissin lassen sich da mehr mitreißen, was speziell bei Gulda auf Kosten der Perfektion geht. Aber das ist schon Kritik auf extrem hohen Niveau - das Video sorgt (zumindest bei mir) für Freude und beglückende Momente.

un sommet de musicalité,admiration,avec un tempo de gloire,pierre-laurent esr aimé des dieux

I just love the artist, the orchestra and the conductor...they don't just play, they talk to each other. Total dedication.💞

5:42 - 8:53 From the main theme: From a sad loss To a hopeful opportunity to a Mystic Encounter to a Child Lullaby to Big Celebration to a Time of Studying and Progress to Wild Ride with a Horse to a Dreamy Walk in the Dark Woods to a Morning Awakening and finally back to main theme xD

Thnak you for the sharing of this beautiful piece in its entirety

Quite a sophisticated performance of this eternal masterwork without superfluous romanticism. But it is still Beethoven!

I am surprised in positive way, that Mr. Aimard, whom I know especially from XXth century repertoire, is playing Beethoven with such a deep understanding of this piece, including sound aspects of piano from the beginning of XIXth century familiar to composer himself.