Every time I listen to this performance I am astounded to discover that it is even more beautiful than I remembered it as being. Why this pianist is not the featured artist on the season program of every concert hall of every great city in the world is a mystery to me.
I had never heard of Boris Bloch before I ran across this video, but this is by far the best interpretation of Gretchen am Spinnrade I've ever heard. I think many are familiar with Yuja Wang's performance because she frequently uses it as an encore, but after hearing Mr. Bloch's interpretation, I realized that Ms. Wang plays it too darn fast and loses much of the nuance. I can hear things in this performance that are totally buried in other versions. Bravo!
Totally right most people play this piece fast slow fast slow fast slow instead of staying at one tempo imagine the singer on this piece having to sing faster then slower then faster...
Wonderful performance of this emotional composition originated by a 17 year old Schubert and adapted to piano virtuosity by Franz Liszt. This is first class music!
Удивительно. Это не только светло и нежно, но и трогательно в своей грусти. И ещё этот музыкант - тот случай, когда хочется сказать спасибо за то, что не "ввергает в бездны". Его мастерство настолько естественно, что забываешь о нём во время игры и уже задним числом понимаешь, что так передать музыку - надо ещё и "технически" уметь.
Incredible rendition, but change the camera man! I don't see any reason for footage of the most dynamic portion of the piece, it's climatic ending, not to be completely focused on his hands!
This is entirely a matter of personal preference, even the same viewer may find the overall view interesting at one time and the hands only at another time.
Best version I've come across by far.
Every time I listen to this performance I am astounded to discover that it is even more beautiful than I remembered it as being. Why this pianist is not the featured artist on the season program of every concert hall of every great city in the world is a mystery to me.
I agree. It's a real mystery.
He needs a better manager perhaps?
I had never heard of Boris Bloch before I ran across this video, but this is by far the best interpretation of Gretchen am Spinnrade I've ever heard. I think many are familiar with Yuja Wang's performance because she frequently uses it as an encore, but after hearing Mr. Bloch's interpretation, I realized that Ms. Wang plays it too darn fast and loses much of the nuance. I can hear things in this performance that are totally buried in other versions. Bravo!
I agree
Totally right most people play this piece fast slow fast slow fast slow instead of staying at one tempo imagine the singer on this piece having to sing faster then slower then faster...
Unbearably beautiful. My tears have not dried yet
I loved this performance! "Speaking" fingers and wonderful singing melody! Very emotional too! Thank you so much for sharing!
Wonderful performance of this emotional composition originated by a 17 year old Schubert and adapted to piano virtuosity by Franz Liszt. This is first class music!
This is an iconic performance!!
Absolutely the the best interpretation! Every phrases are expressed personally! Love this piece even more now and thank you for that.
Beautiful version! Love the tempo, and the colors.
A perfect rendition of this heartbreaking music
This is a beautiful piano rendition, masterfully interpreted.
Just the slightese touch of rubato in the melody line is epic!
Удивительно. Это не только светло и нежно, но и трогательно в своей грусти. И ещё этот музыкант - тот случай, когда хочется сказать спасибо за то, что не "ввергает в бездны". Его мастерство настолько естественно, что забываешь о нём во время игры и уже задним числом понимаешь, что так передать музыку - надо ещё и "технически" уметь.
Exquisitely beautiful, and enchanting interpretation!!!!!!
Замечательно! Спасибо!
Bravo!
Very very good version. Very emotional. I like it.
I really felt that. It was amazing!
So beautifully interpreted....too many versions are played too fast in the beginning. Wow! Thanks for posting
I love it too!
Потрясающе! Рояль поёт, говорит
Humanity still has hope.
Lovely!
Incredible rendition, but change the camera man! I don't see any reason for footage of the most dynamic portion of the piece, it's climatic ending, not to be completely focused on his hands!
This is entirely a matter of personal preference, even the same viewer may find the overall view interesting at one time and the hands only at another time.
Boris Bloch, real storyteller, i like Dion Cunningham Schubert-List performens too
difficile de faire mieux bravo très touchante interprétation
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@marcohorowitz8 hehe true:)
Das habe ich gesungen. Meine Ruhe ist hin...ich muss sagen als gesungenes Lied gefällt es mir besser.
ahahahahahah