In many ways Gilels was just as great as Richter.This performance will never be surpassed.Especially the 2nd movemnent where Gilels lets you hear the grace notes clearly that escape most other piainists.Horowitz, Argerich and Rubinstein are I believe the greatest interpreters of this work.Each has something profound to say, but Gilels will never be surpassed.
This performance is superb and totally fascinating. Gilels' dramatic playing shows deep emotionality and understanding. I love Rachmaninoff's version, too.
@weikko79 actually it was the centerpiece of his repertoire for many years - starting with the 1938 competition in Brussels, won by him in triumphant fashion, and up to his Paris and NY debuts
I just listened to Pletnev.A great performance similar to Horowitz first recording on RCA.Pletnevs tempos are fine since they are played with total conviction in a convincing manner.If I hear it a few more times I may like it most of all.
I am happy you like it. The last movement is pure magic. I believe he has a real affinity for this sonata, still I like Gilels sweeping performance of this sonata a bit more. Pletnev also recorded the 3rd sonata but I prefer other renditions.
Volume 4 of the DVD series "Emil Gilels Live in Moscow" includes the Chopin 3rd Sonata which I just ordered and am dying to hear.This 2nd Sonata shows clearly the totality of what a pianist is capable of doing and should be mandatory at every serious piano competition.Incompetent competitions is why there havent been any new "Gilels" or "Richters" appearing for quite some time.
I agree and it is a shame this work is often unreeled mindlessly by competition pianists. Only very few pianists are/were capable of a profound and coherent interpretation of this sonata. The performance by Gilels is totally sweeping and overwhelming. If you are interested in Pletnev's performance: I think it is available on the RUclips. It would be interesting to know what you think about it.
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With many many many thanks from long-term Gilels fan.
LOVE! All superb!
In many ways Gilels was just as great as Richter.This performance will never be surpassed.Especially the 2nd movemnent where Gilels lets you hear the grace notes clearly that escape most other piainists.Horowitz, Argerich and Rubinstein are I believe the greatest interpreters of this work.Each has something profound to say, but Gilels will never be surpassed.
This performance is superb and totally fascinating. Gilels' dramatic playing shows deep emotionality and understanding. I love Rachmaninoff's version, too.
It just doesn't surpass Yulliana Avdeeva's
omg i would give anything to hear him live:/
@weikko79
actually it was the centerpiece of his repertoire for many years - starting with the 1938 competition in Brussels, won by him in triumphant fashion, and up to his Paris and NY debuts
I just listened to Pletnev.A great performance similar to Horowitz first recording on RCA.Pletnevs tempos are fine since they are played with total conviction in a convincing manner.If I hear it a few more times I may like it most of all.
I am happy you like it. The last movement is pure magic. I believe he has a real affinity for this sonata, still I like Gilels sweeping performance of this sonata a bit more. Pletnev also recorded the 3rd sonata but I prefer other renditions.
Volume 4 of the DVD series "Emil Gilels Live in Moscow" includes the Chopin 3rd Sonata which I just ordered and am dying to hear.This 2nd Sonata shows clearly the totality of what a pianist is capable of doing and should be mandatory at every serious piano competition.Incompetent competitions is why there havent been any new "Gilels" or "Richters" appearing for quite some time.
I agree and it is a shame this work is often unreeled mindlessly by competition pianists. Only very few pianists are/were capable of a profound and coherent interpretation of this sonata. The performance by Gilels is totally sweeping and overwhelming. If you are interested in Pletnev's performance: I think it is available on the RUclips. It would be interesting to know what you think about it.
I like the second movement played very quickly, as it is here.
Maybe that's because I don't like the second movement... haha
Didn't know Gilels played this sonata as well. Or did I? At least I don't remember...
Compare 3:18- 3:15 with Horowitz's (5:33-5:55) in video "watch?v=NaCEmmaWW68&feature=relmfu"