Haha: there is no octave-glissando in the first movement, but a "trick". I always question myself how several pianists (for example Arrau) managed to play the pianissimo-octaves even in the coda of "Waldstein"-Sonata glissando. For me impossible. But that doesn´t spoil this extraordinay interpretation of course. How many pianists are able to play an octave-glissando on todays Steinway-grand pianos is a question I must ask an experienced professor like you.
Wolfgang Möller A short answer is: not too many! But each case is very individual and depends on many factors, artistic as well as physical. It is true, however, that on a modern Stainway D it is very difficult to play octave-glissando, thus the "transcriptions", such as in Beethoven's Op. 53, for example. Sometiems, however, even a Steinway D (a very well prepared one, of course, properly regulated by a highly qulified technician) in hands of a powerful pianist can afford a rather smooth and quiet octave-glissando. But such occasions are unfortunately rare. I had the pleasure of playing on Liszt's grand pianos in Budapest and can attest to these "Chickerings'" incredible lightness of action! No wonder that octave-glissando is entirely possible on these instruments
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Nearly 50 years ago I played the Beethoven C major with this cadenza in the final round of a competition, in which I took 2nd prize. Afterwards the chairman of the jury (music director of my country's National Radio) asked me who had written the cadenza! So at that time it wasn't much in use...
Incredible performance from Alexandre but also a fantastic orchestra
On se régale à le voir et à l entendre , quel artiste !
Brilliant pianist and fine musician whose playing is first-rate in every way. And he has the gift of communication.
Bravo, fresh, pure...
without unnecessary gestures and facial expressions
Sz Tybor
Recording sound is very good , great orchestra !!!
Sensitive interpretation, brilliant artistry.
I was impressed by the speed of his fingers and high accuracy, as I know from my long ago piano playing [more than 60 yrs] how very difficult it is.
Love this concerto, love the performance!
einfach zauberhaft💕
wonderful talent. Even a couple of wrong notes do not spoil the joy and sprakle of his music making. Excellent!
Haha: there is no octave-glissando in the first movement, but a "trick". I always question myself how several pianists (for example Arrau) managed to play the pianissimo-octaves even in the coda of "Waldstein"-Sonata glissando. For me impossible. But that doesn´t spoil this extraordinay interpretation of course. How many pianists are able to play an octave-glissando on todays Steinway-grand pianos is a question I must ask an experienced professor like you.
Wolfgang Möller A short answer is: not too many! But each case is very individual and depends on many factors, artistic as well as physical. It is true, however, that on a modern Stainway D it is very difficult to play octave-glissando, thus the "transcriptions", such as in Beethoven's Op. 53, for example. Sometiems, however, even a Steinway D (a very well prepared one, of course, properly regulated by a highly qulified technician) in hands of a powerful pianist can afford a rather smooth and quiet octave-glissando. But such occasions are unfortunately rare. I had the pleasure of playing on Liszt's grand pianos in Budapest and can attest to these "Chickerings'" incredible lightness of action! No wonder that octave-glissando is entirely possible on these instruments
Lev Natochenny Thank you for your detailed answer!
Wolfgang Möller Look at Angela Guo & Charles Rosen (2:25ff) here on youtube! :-)
He is excellent !!!
....super excellent!!! *****
And ya gotta love that remarkable syncopation Ludwig throws in @ 33:00, I think it is!
Extraordinaria aquesta descoberta del concurs internacional A.Rubinstein.
Jo vaig gaudir del seu art a el Palau de la Musica Catalana a Barcelona.
What a talented guy!
Amazing!
We are very happy to announce that the 14th Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition will be streamed live!
The competition is being held on the 13th of May through the 29th, and this year we are holding an especially joyful celebration: the competition's 40th anniversary!
Subscribe to our channel for more updates:
ruclips.net/user/AthurRubinstein
Esto es realmente hermoso.
lindo de mais!
Браво !!! Брависсимо!!!!
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30:25
B R A V O ..................
Left channel missing from 14:41 :(
to provide half the authentic Beethoven experience
22.41😢
Pianist is so cute
geldleben swaaaaah
Who composed the elaborate cadenza?
+Mari Christian beethoven composed three cadenza versions, this one is the hardest longest and probablythe best one
Nikita Stepanenko Yes, I agree. The cadenza is rather wonderful!
Mari Christian Beethoven
Nearly 50 years ago I played the Beethoven C major with this cadenza in the final round of a competition, in which I took 2nd prize. Afterwards the chairman of the jury (music director of my country's National Radio) asked me who had written the cadenza! So at that time it wasn't much in use...
:)