Ravel, Piano Concerto in G - II Adagio Assai (L. Bernstein)

I cannot contributed to the technical discussions as I do not have the insight- all I know is that Ravel was touched by God when he composed this. I can't add anything further.

Even though I do agree that this is a charming performance, I do have to agree with Freud in that the rubato is a bit excessive. Yes. There's no doubt that there are hints of jazz within the piece, but isn't that all the more reason to tone down the rubato? (Since rubato is more of a classical concept anyways?)
Also, I have to agree with Freud that despite the external influences of Jazz, this is essentially an impressionist piece which should be played as such. Just my 2 cents...

Bernstein, Bernstein, Bernstein, Bernstein...

Merci pour cette vidéo, j'y retrouve en plus mon maître et ami Guy Dangain clarinette solo.

In my opinion, to say Ravel is "only" an Impressionist seems a bit poor, dear Sigmund. Actually, there is something about "An American in Paris" (a masterpiece, in fact) in this concert. He composed both piano concerts in 1931-32, soon after his American tour, where he could admire Gershwin´s music. You should have recognised the influences of jazz music in the first mvt., which makes this interpretation wholly justified.

thaaanks! sounds very interesting!! but do u know any link??

The Royal Edition from SONY Classical is a great one, you will also have access to Liszt and Rachmaninov music within this edition, and Leonard Bernstein is the one who plays the Ravel concert, like this video.

does anyone knows where can i find this full piano concerto score in internet??? with a good edition??? pleaaseeeee help!!

A bit heavy on the rubato and he misses the ambiguity of the transition near the "climax", making it more American in Paris than Impressionistic French, but thanks for the download so that we can notice this!

Nunca escuche este adagio pero es maravilhoso

oh god,this is so beautiful i can't even explain...

Uno de las más hermosos Adagios de la historia.

Gracias..!!!

This is so good...Bernstien was such a great gift to music. I enjoy watching him conducting using just his face!

hmm...and i thought i was weird for doing that shaking motion he does at 00:20. i usually do it when im really moved by what im playing... i guess this is something a lot of pianists do?

Michelangeli versions best ever

Breathtakingly beautiful. . .all from memory, too. Such an incredible feat. How we miss you, Lenny.

Very nice. Mr. Bernstein doesn't reach the heights of, say, Argerich, or the perfection of Michelangeli, but I could listen to this version more than once.

I love Bernsteins heartfelt emotion. He makes us understand the jazziness of Ravel. Where would Bill Evans have been without Ravel...

Can I ask is this his concert in Paris-- Bernstein in Paris: The Ravel Concerts [1975]?

It's more than a minute slower than that of Michelangelis performance, but like to see bernstein play.

Very beautiful. Thanx!