Borge was one of a sadly decreasing number of pianists who could play in the Viennese 'Grand Manner', giving his performance of this piece such depth and emotion.
This is the most gorgeous performance of this exquisite piece I've ever heard. I heard Poldowsky (sp) play this but this is far superior. How exquisite!
No, Borge did not capture the atmosphere. It is disappointing, I'm sorry to say. The rendition of Boris Berezovsky does capture it. It is subtle. I have the sheet music and this kind of music cannot be played by just playing the notes, like one could try with Bach of Mozart because their compositions were written that way. This is fine-tuned stuff. Compare and see if you agree.
You're entitled not to like it, of course, but any implication that Borge 'just plays the notes' strikes me as very wide of the mark. He makes them as personal as any pianist I've ever heard, indeed.
Einfach klasse!!😊
What a wonderful and nostalgic endition. Full of Old Viena's spirit.
What a rare treat to hear Victor Borge play a complete composition with such charm. Thank you for posting.
So lovely.....About the life that never come back...
This is heavenly! Exactly the gemütlichkeit and nuance the work demands.
This is really rare.Brilliant
Wonderful!
Vielen Dank für dieses wunderbare Video und liebe Grüße aus Wien
Precious!
Yes the old comic was an accomplished pianist and a great musician. Nice improv at 1:17!
Sehr schön! :-)
Borge was one of a sadly decreasing number of pianists who could play in the Viennese 'Grand Manner', giving his performance of this piece such depth and emotion.
This is the most gorgeous performance of this exquisite piece I've ever heard. I heard Poldowsky (sp) play this but this is far superior. How exquisite!
"Dear kitten, welcome to the household.....You'll do just fine..."
Does anyone have the sheet music for this?
Imslp. It's nr 11 in Triakontameron.
Yes
who is not shure ..... about the the god
No, Borge did not capture the atmosphere. It is disappointing, I'm sorry to say. The rendition of Boris Berezovsky does capture it. It is subtle. I have the sheet music and this kind of music cannot be played by just playing the notes, like one could try with Bach of Mozart because their compositions were written that way. This is fine-tuned stuff. Compare and see if you agree.
Love both performances. However, Berezovsky is playing the "Waltz", while Borge plays the story of a life. Pуrhaps, his own?) That's the difference.
You're entitled not to like it, of course, but any implication that Borge 'just plays the notes' strikes me as very wide of the mark. He makes them as personal as any pianist I've ever heard, indeed.
Borge was a student of Liszt's favourit pupil. You must be out of you mind! A bla bla'er.