The first number reminds me of the people in my life who I love and cherish. I have feelings of joy and gratitude every time every time I have listened.
This is unique. I can’t imagine simple sunset view or flowers while I’m listening. For my opinion this compositions about something intangible like the composer’s feelings.
Richter lets us appreciate Mendelssohn's outstanding compositional skill - and his dramatic talent. Too often these wonderful pieces are reduced to schmalz.
Andante con moto is a highly ambiguous term, depending on how you're looking at the andante itself: is it basically slow, or fast? It's 'going', so neither fast or slow. But how about the 'con moto'?? 'Reasonably going', is it faster or slower than an ordinary 'andante'? Same with the second movement of the Appassionata.
@@bernardwastiaux1920 it’s not as ambiguous as you think. We all know Andante is “walking tempo” and ‘con moto’ is literally translated as “with motion”....so I would have to say Andante con moto is “walking speed with motion” meaning not a slow walk, but obviously neither a fast walk or even a running tempo.
Ok I listened to this again. Am I missing something? I didn’t hear No. 4, but instead was it No. 5 in its place? The “piano agitato”? Which I didn’t recognize having heard Barenboim’s version before I listened to this version. Perhaps someone could clear this up for me, that would be most appreciated. Still lovely, however, no matter what Richter plays and in what order. Wonderful.
@@Paroles_et_Musique It is in fact 'piano agitato", according to the two different scores I have at home. It makes a lot of sense, by the way: it means "piano and (but) restless". Logically, Mendelssohn would include the "piano" in the tempo indication because "agitato" is often associated with at least a mf nuance, and the piano is quite necessary to the effect of the piece. Also, it's common for tempo indications to address the character and sometimes (like here) the nuance of the piece. You're right, though, in that "piano agitato" is uncommon.
so definite and temperate, still warm and sensitive. love Richter so much
The first number reminds me of the people in my life who I love and cherish. I have feelings of joy and gratitude every time every time I have listened.
A truly magical rendering of these beautiful compositions. If only Richter had recorded a few more! Thanks for sharing this treasure.
This is unique. I can’t imagine simple sunset view or flowers while I’m listening. For my opinion this compositions about something intangible like the composer’s feelings.
Beautiful playing! I love Mendelssohn, particularly the Songs Without Words. Absolutely excuisite.
Beautiful
Richter lets us appreciate Mendelssohn's outstanding compositional skill - and his dramatic talent. Too often these wonderful pieces are reduced to schmalz.
The tempo for Song No. 1 is perfect in my eyes. It is Andante con moto, not Allegretto as in some other interpretations.
Andante con moto is a highly ambiguous term, depending on how you're looking at the andante itself: is it basically slow, or fast? It's 'going', so neither fast or slow. But how about the 'con moto'?? 'Reasonably going', is it faster or slower than an ordinary 'andante'?
Same with the second movement of the Appassionata.
@@bernardwastiaux1920 it’s not as ambiguous as you think. We all know Andante is “walking tempo” and ‘con moto’ is literally translated as “with motion”....so I would have to say Andante con moto is “walking speed with motion” meaning not a slow walk, but obviously neither a fast walk or even a running tempo.
@@CarlBowlby I realise I was in mistake and stand corrected. The con moto should add some drive to the andante. Thank you so much for your reply.
@@bernardwastiaux1920 You’re welcome!
Thanks for uploading it's been great
What a treasure! Thank you so much!
Perfect!
Thank you!
Could Mendelsohn imagine the opening part to be played in this deeply serene and beautiful tone?
Thank you.
בצוע מושלם!
Thanks for all the add breaks
Wondrous ! xxxxxxx
It made me peaceful.
Ok I listened to this again. Am I missing something? I didn’t hear No. 4, but instead was it No. 5 in its place? The “piano agitato”? Which I didn’t recognize having heard Barenboim’s version before I listened to this version. Perhaps someone could clear this up for me, that would be most appreciated. Still lovely, however, no matter what Richter plays and in what order. Wonderful.
감사합니다.
🌈🌬 💞
that Felix guy shur did know how to tinkle those ivory keys
Quanto dura l'opera completa, quanti brani sono e sono piu'di una sola opera?
12:04 Chopin Sonata ???
Sry, minor point here. The listed “poco agitato” I have as “piano agitato” according to my Barenreiter score.
There must be an error on your side, piano agitato makes no sense, while poco agitato is a common indication.
@@Paroles_et_Musique well I guess the error then is with Barenreiter, who is usually very correct on all things.
@@Paroles_et_Musique It is in fact 'piano agitato", according to the two different scores I have at home. It makes a lot of sense, by the way: it means "piano and (but) restless". Logically, Mendelssohn would include the "piano" in the tempo indication because "agitato" is often associated with at least a mf nuance, and the piano is quite necessary to the effect of the piece. Also, it's common for tempo indications to address the character and sometimes (like here) the nuance of the piece. You're right, though, in that "piano agitato" is uncommon.
@@CarlBowlby Your Bärenreiter is right
Richter died in 97, not 92
+punkpoetry
Ah, a typo...it happens sometimes. :)
Lovely but I prefer that of Gortier and Barenboim which is a bit faster in pace.
I like Barenboim's versions. Maybe it's just because it's the one I'm most used to but I really like Perahia's.