视频简介
这场演出是2023年2月18日在洛杉矶华特·迪士尼音乐厅举行的“拉赫玛尼诺夫钢琴协奏曲全集”系列音乐会的收官之夜,由王羽佳与洛杉矶爱乐乐团音乐总监古斯塔沃·杜达梅尔合作呈现。作为洛杉矶爱乐为纪念拉赫玛尼诺夫诞辰150周年举办的“拉赫玛尼诺夫音乐节”的一部分,这场演出以罕见的曲目编排——全套四首钢琴协奏曲加帕格尼尼主题狂想曲,展现了王羽佳对这位俄罗斯浪漫主义巨匠作品的全面驾驭。
王羽佳(1987年生于北京)是当今国际乐坛最炙手可热的钢琴家之一,以惊人的技术实力和极具个人魅力的舞台表现闻名。在此次“拉赫之旅”之前不到一个月(1月28日),她刚刚在纽约卡内基音乐厅完成了历史性的壮举——连续四个半小时演奏拉赫玛尼诺夫全套钢琴协奏曲及帕格尼尼主题狂想曲,指挥雅尼克·涅采-西古安在终场时激动得单膝下跪向她致敬。这次洛杉矶的录音正是对卡内基那场“惊心动魄”演出的接续与记录。
这套录音以拉赫玛尼诺夫最受欢迎的《第二钢琴协奏曲》开场,王羽佳的选择别有深意:“其他几首都是交响乐团将我引入,而这首由我独自开场,所以用它来引领听众、开启专辑很合适”。接续其后的《第一钢琴协奏曲》是作曲家18岁时的学生作品,后经1917年修订,王羽佳在此版本中选择以较短的华彩乐段演出,与乐团营造出热烈的对话。《第四钢琴协奏曲》则是拉赫玛尼诺夫作品中“最深沉、最感伤”的一首,也是其协奏曲中最鲜少被演奏的作品。王羽佳形容它“演奏起来很难,乐思复杂又新奇,很考验记忆力”,并从中听出了乔治·格什温爵士乐般的影响。
在《帕格尼尼主题狂想曲》中,王羽佳刚柔并济的演奏尤为亮眼,尤其是著名的第18变奏,将这首引用中世纪Dies Irae素歌的作品中的诗意与戏剧性完美平衡。整场演出的压轴是《第三钢琴协奏曲》——“拉三”以其技术难度闻名于世,但对王羽佳而言,这已是她演绎过不下70次、成为“身心灵全方位的至高享受”的曲目。
乐评
这套录音获得乐评界高度评价,被形容为“惊心动魄的演出”与“乾材烈火”的组合。乐评人盛赞王羽佳“轻浅快的触键方式,再加上现场当天的亢奋情绪去带动音乐的紧迫及驱动力”,而杜达梅尔“终找到驾驭洛杉矶爱乐的方式了”,双方在排演中建立起的默契与信任让乐句之间的对话热烈而自然。
王羽佳本人对拉赫玛尼诺夫有着深刻的理解:“我最喜欢他演奏时流露出的典雅和透彻,乐句精炼而质朴。”她将每首协奏曲视为“不同的世界”,有着“专属的色彩和感觉”。在录音中,她特别强调了第二协奏曲开篇“钟声感”的处理——尽管因身材限制,低音声部偏轻浅,但乐句之间留出的呼吸感反而更加从容。在第四协奏曲中,她“托卡塔式弹奏,管乐激促的配合让人焦虑不安”,将这部“粗犷不安、情感表现具有强烈的压迫性与复杂性”的作品中大海般的激情与夜曲般的典雅交织呈现。
录音师在钢琴部分的处理上也备受肯定,“适切捕捉到钢琴突出于管弦乐音的声响、未被全然吃掉”。这场演出“不仅是王羽佳爱乐人生中一次道阻且长的‘拉赫之旅’,更用极致的指尖舞蹈纪念拉赫玛尼诺夫诞辰150周年的到来”。正如一位听众所言:“如果这是属于二十一世纪的风格与声音,那大概就是这样的吧。”
歌曲列表:
| 歌名 | 作曲家 | 作品号 | 乐章 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor | Sergei Rachmaninoff | Op. 18 | I. Moderato |
| Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor | Sergei Rachmaninoff | Op. 18 | II. Adagio sostenuto |
| Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor | Sergei Rachmaninoff | Op. 18 | III. Allegro scherzando |
| Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor | Sergei Rachmaninoff | Op. 1 (1917 version) | I. Vivace |
| Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor | Sergei Rachmaninoff | Op. 1 (1917 version) | II. Andante |
| Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor | Sergei Rachmaninoff | Op. 1 (1917 version) | III. Allegro vivace |
| Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor | Sergei Rachmaninoff | Op. 40 | I. Allegro vivace |
| Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor | Sergei Rachmaninoff | Op. 40 | II. Largo |
| Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor | Sergei Rachmaninoff | Op. 40 | III. Allegro vivace |
| Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini | Sergei Rachmaninoff | Op. 43 | 24个变奏(含著名的第18变奏) |
| Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor | Sergei Rachmaninoff | Op. 30 | I. Allegro ma non tanto |
| Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor | Sergei Rachmaninoff | Op. 30 | II. Intermezzo. Adagio |
| Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor | Sergei Rachmaninoff | Op. 30 | III. Finale. Alla breve |
The Third Concerto's finale is one of the most exhilarating things in all of music. Wang plays it with a ferocity that is almost scary. Her fingers attack the keys, her arms move in wide arcs, her whole body is involved. And yet, beneath the physicality, there's musicality. The phrases are shaped, the dynamics are controlled, the structure is clear. It's not just athletic; it's artistic. And when it's over, you feel like you've run a marathon with her.
王羽佳在卡内基那场演出后,雅尼克跪下去的那一刻,成了古典音乐史上的经典画面。但真正让人感动的不是那个动作,而是之前四个半小时的音乐。那是一场人与音乐的极限对话,是意志力、体力、艺术力的三重考验。王羽佳赢了,而我们都见证了这一刻。这套录音,就是那个夜晚的回声。
The First Concerto is the least played of the four, but Wang makes a strong case for it. The opening movement has a youthful energy that is infectious. The slow movement is lyrical and beautiful. The finale is a tour de force of technique and rhythm. And throughout, there's a lightness that is different from the later concertos. It's the work of a young composer, and Wang captures that youthfulness.
王羽佳的拉二第二乐章慢板,让我想起了俄罗斯的白夜。旋律在钢琴和乐队之间传递,像光在天空中流动。她的触键极轻,声音像是在空气中融化。杜达梅尔的乐队也处理得极其克制,没有抢钢琴的风头。这个乐章是整部协奏曲的心脏,而她让这颗心脏有力地跳动着。
This recording is essential for anyone who loves Rachmaninoff. It's not just a collection of performances; it's a statement. Wang and Dudamel approach these works with freshness and commitment. They find new things in familiar pieces. They make the Fourth Concerto sound like a discovery. And they play the Third with a power and clarity that is thrilling. This is what great music-making looks like.
拉赫玛尼诺夫的音乐里有大海的激情,也有夜曲的典雅。王羽佳在第四协奏曲里把这两种特质都表现出来了。第一乐章的狂躁不安像风暴中的大海,第二乐章的慢板像月光下的海面,第三乐章的终曲像海浪拍打礁石。她让这部被忽视的作品重新发出了光芒。
The Paganini Rhapsody's final variations are a blur of energy. Wang's fingers are a blur too. But she never loses control. The rhythm is precise, the articulation is clear, the dynamics are varied. And when the piece ends with that famous flourish, you're left breathless. It's the perfect conclusion to the concertos that came before.
王羽佳从卡内基到洛杉矶,不到一个月的时间里两次完成拉赫全套,这种体力让人佩服。但更让人佩服的是她的精神状态。四个半小时的演出,到最后拉三的结尾,她的能量依然没有衰减,反而更加爆发。这种在极限中依然保持巅峰状态的能力,是真正的冠军品质。
Wang's performance of the Third Concerto's Intermezzo (second movement) is a masterclass in pacing. The movement alternates between slow, lyrical sections and faster, more agitated ones. She navigates these shifts with ease, never losing the thread. And when the movement leads directly into the finale, she makes the transition feel inevitable. This is a pianist who understands structure.
拉一第二乐章的慢板是全场最被低估的段落。这首协奏曲本身就不如拉二拉三出名,这个慢板更是很少被人提起。但王羽佳把它弹出了拉赫特有的忧郁和宽广。旋律简单而悠长,像是俄罗斯平原上的风。她用了一种极其抒情的触键,让音乐有了歌唱性。
The Walt Disney Concert Hall is one of the great modern concert halls, and this recording captures its acoustic beautifully. The sound is clear and warm, with just the right amount of resonance. Wang's piano is captured with presence and detail, and the orchestra has depth and power. It's a pleasure to listen to.