I love how thoughtful and skillful she plays the A minor walz. Her emphasis on phrasing and the functional approach of tempo fluctuations is just what the boy appeared to be needing at the time. He was really lucky to have her as a teacher.

Моя дорогая, любимая Вера Васильевна! Помню, она неоднократно приезжала в наш город с концертами и давала открытые уроки студентам! Ее исполнение Мазурок Шопена было полно очарования!❤❤❤

Самые лучшие мастер классы Веры Васильевны !!!

I've experienced Primakov's live performances in his early 20's as a student at the Music Academy of the West, in Santa Barbara...& I've NEVER forgotten it/him. He is one of the most phenomenal musicians I've ever witnessed...or the better word is 'experienced'. Period...& I've witnessed most of the greats. I'm just thankful there's something on utube that gives us a chance to witness the start of what is seared in my mind...although there's still nothing like being in the same room/hall/space when he LIVES & BREATHES every composition he seems to be channeling through every single cell in his body.

WOW WOW WOW! How marvellous to watch how this Lady professor teaches and plays! Even not talking Russian, you understand everything!

I love this, because she has an old world charm and elegance. She sings when she teaches. My teacher was Adele Marcus, very similar in this style. Adele was tougher, but their message was crystal clear. Happy to see this!

Мне выпало такое счастье в Тбилиси, когда Вера Горностаева была с визитом Мастер класс мой был с ней бесподобный. до сих пор ее замечания я помню и пользуюсь ими в работе со студентами. Спасибо Жалко, что ее уже нет . За видео, особая благодарность

……and He sure still is a fantastic pianist. He really is.

This video is interesting evidence of the great imagination Gornostaeva reportedly had. She brings so many interesting insights into the period, style and form of the works. The possible background of the works. Here she tries to introduce the student to the bygone world of the salons, the different personalities that might have danced there. She even feels inspired by a Tolstoy novel... The starting point for her is always the music, the sound. Only then do the technical requirements arise (of course, the student is already technically very well equipped). Isn't this beautiful and exactly as it should be? I think that the student here is not sad, but just listening with great interest (who wouldn't?). It's so beautiful to see this scene where teacher and student work, completely absorbed and in love with music... I wish there were more videos of her teaching available.

Милая неповторимая Верочка смотрит с небес на своего гениального ученика музыкантища Васю Примакова... Это выше нашего понятия, как ценители музыки пропустили этого гиганта. Васенька, продолжай играть и записывать свои исполнения! Мы скупили все, что есть в продаже и ждём новых записей. Спасибо Верочка и Васенька за доставленное блаженство!

A seriedade de Primakov é impressionante.

What a wonderful childhood compared with today's children, who are playing only games and can't realise that life has so many possibilities to enjoy and develop. The lady is just a fabulous teacher and performer. Lucky child.

Василий Примаков !!! как богата на Таланты наше время !!!

Vasily should play Waltz no. 1 now, as an aged, virtuoso pianist as a tribute to his mentor

Wonderful to hear her touch, instantly and comfortably in tune with the composition…..years of practice and study…and an intuitive understanding of the Waltz….likely she danced many in her life….I have no doubt that some young prodigies grow and mature….if the prodigy goes on to develop heart and soul and mind Artistry.

Wooow what a privilege to have been able to study with her, how much music she makes with each note. Thank you very much for sharing this video thanks thanks thanks.

It takes a lot of focus to give all your concentration to the details . I really respect those who can call on al that they have .

awesome teacher and outstanding student.

At that age, it's all about getting the right notes. Some musicians never leave obsessing over the technicalities to actually feeling the music. She was trying to convey to his little age 10 mind that the piece is a waltz. I venture to say that most, even concert pianists, do not envision playing it to one actually waltzing, and even more, have no idea (nor care) what a mazurka is. To them, it's just pretty music and gradually the dance and feel is reduced to "pretty music"

Fantastic. Love this video.

Maravillosa Maestra. Excelente alumno. Connubio perfecto. Gracias por compartir!

Sehr interessanter Unterricht von einer geschätzten und erfolgreichen Pianistin und Pädagogin

This is quite something. Thank you for sharing. What I love about it is that she is filling his head with ideas and giving him a glimpse of the style which is at once grand and quicksilver. (What would a boy of 10 know about gorgeous salons and exquisite fabrics?) There is a moment at about 7 mins where he is totally absorbed by a mood change. Considering the camera must have been quite intrusive there is a something about the genuineness and vitality of her communication (and his receipt of it) which I find extraordinarily moving.

Какой педагог, зачарована, не смогла оторваться!!!!!!!

I wish we could watch the entire program.

I now think it's sad that they don'tmake us little kids toying with intellectualism and great ideas in music exercise more often ! Gornostaeva is a big name in pedagogy . Its like playing . Some can reakly communicate and help . Critics and theorists are also very important .

Гениально❤

Да, крутая Тётка. Играет офигеть. Вкусище то! Мальчик милейше действует. Он вырос в прекрасного джентльмена. С кем я общался, повезло. Как из книг великих персонаж.

Belíssimo vídeo

Замечательный урок. Способному мальчику очень повезло с талантливым педагогом.удачи обоим

Круто очень 🔥🔥🔥👍

This is a difference of mindsets; the human universe of an aged lady cannot be the same as that of a ten-year old. He will get it with time.

played Grotrian

I am listening intently although I don’t know any Russian at all!😅

いいね

Man, I sure wish I could read Cyrillic characters.

This boy will never enjoy his childhood and be with friends. He’ll be alone practicing for hours and isolated in his own world.

А реально, какой год? Горностаева ещё вполне молодая!

Катарсис))

To me he looks so unhappy. He looks tired; tired of concentrating. Perhaps tired, right now of so much practicing. Maybe he gets yelled at at home if he doesn’t practice more - become great ????

He looks miserable!

Нервно, вычурно, манерно, истерично, на зажиме!