Alina Bercu performs Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major op. 73 (full)

I will mention this only because nobody else has noticed: the filming of this event is superb. You are seeing the performance at its best due to the talent and expertise of the cameraman.

As far as I am witnessing, there is something in the Romanian diet that produces so many beautiful, talented artists!

unbelievable .... beethoven wrote this when he was (almost) deaf ! can u imagine that ...genius

Magnificent, one and all. Alina smiling, the conductor smiling, the orchestra smiling and Beethoven smiling too. There are moments in life....

I do not know what to say. words are insufficient. Can humanity create a better composition than this in the future? I do not know. But I know this: this work is an extraordinary, magnificent work. the orchestra almost revived Beethoven... he lifted him to his feet. I congratulate dear Alina and the members of the orchestra for presenting this magnificent musical feast to us... congratulations

these pianists who can play from memory, and use NO sheetmusic are outstanding~

What a thrilling performance. Those young musicians in the orchestra are just killing it. At around 2:00 Nicolas Pasquet turns to Alina Bercu and gives her a big smile, which she returns - they both know the orchestra is going over the moon on this occasion. Not to take anything away from Bercu, she is simply amazing.

That second movement is other- worldly. The Angels are weeping.

Alina Bercu is my NEW FAVORITE among young lady musicians! I usually feel most strongly about violinists but ALINA BERCU is almost like a single element making a VERY BEAUTIFUL MUSIC AS ONE! ❤

It is hard to believe that an orchestra of musicians in their twenties can generate such outstanding beauty, but yes, they can. I cried. One is led to believe that there is hope for humanity after all.

This orchestra's sound is so full-bodied. Combine that with a pianist who's expressiveness seems overwhelming and I for one am unable to sit still listening. Instead I find myself literally dancing in my seat. Wow!

Alina’s elegant performance brought me to tears. She is a Goddess.

Diese Interpretation gehört zu den besten, die ich je gehört habe, und ich kenne dieses Werk jetzt über 50 Jahre. Frau Bercu ist eine exorbitante Künstlerin, allein ihre Haltung fasziniert schon. Ich konnte mich nach den ersten Akkorden nicht mehr trennen, und ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Dieser Anschlag, diese beseelten lyrischen Passagen, in den schnellen kein Verwischen mit dem Pedal, die deutlichen Figuren auch in der Linken, die Ausleitung aus der Kadenz im 1. Satz und der Übergang zum 3., alles läuft so leicht aus den Fingern. Man beachte nur einmal die Repetition des 5. Fingers der re. Hand! Unglaublich gut. Aber auch das Orchester ist hervorragend, und der Dirigent ein großer Orchesterezieher und Interpret. Hochachtung vor den jungen Musikern!

This is the most beautiful piano concerto ever written, thank you Beethoven, among composers you are royalty. Multumim Alina pentru o abordare atat de delicata a acestei piese.

Several of this generation's lady pianists are breathing wonderful new life into the most magnificent works. This is the first I've heard from Alina Bercu. Superb.

These awesome young people give me great hope for the future of the human race. Their dedication, enjoyment, and inspiration can be seen on all of their faces. So very well done! Thank you!

Alina Bercu is just amazing.. And she, the conductor and the young orchestra are so in sync with each other. What a great performance of one or Beethoven's greatest works. WOW!!

Wow ! This is a magnificent performance by both soloist pianist and orchestra. Exceptional standard.

The passion of the young people for the music brought tears to my eyes. Beauty lives forever.

i grew up on rock and roll, and as a musician i play predominantly blues with some old jazz and rock thrown in, but none of that can even hold a candle to this. fantastic. beautiful from start to finish. oh, that Ludwig Van!