He never recovered from the death of his son and I understand that because I myself lost my only daughter 24 years ago and for me, it is always yesterday. Only my passion for music and the piano in particular allows me to survive this terrible tragedy that is the death of a child and only one at that.
This is a recital in Sopron, Hungary on 15 March 1986 (the Hungarian National Day), when Cziffra was made an honorary citizen of the city. The Yamaha piano used in the concert is a former gift from the company to the great pianist, which he donated to the city of Sopron.
This concert is incredibly moving. If i'm not mistaken, this was Cziffra's great return to the scene in 1986. After loosing his son in 1981, he sinked in alcoholism for several years. After realising he could not bring his son back, he decided to play the piano again. You can see his pain, sorrow and fatigue on his face... After not practicing for so long, he lost a lot of virtuosity, but yet, stayed a genius pianist. One who plays Chopin with such subtelty, such truth, such depth, can only be blessed by gods. How moving of a performance this is.
That is so interesting, and something I wasn't aware of. Thanks for sharing this, and you can see the pain, sorrow and fatigue on his face. He really loved his son and must have been completely devastated when he lost him. Did he play other concerts after this or did his health decline so rapidly after this that he couldn't continue?
@@MusicalMetamorphosis- After his son's death he never played with an orchestra, but he had a lot of solo concerts as far as I know. During this concert he looked very ill and thin, later he could physically recover.
He never recovered from the death of his son and I understand that because I myself lost my only daughter 24 years ago and for me, it is always yesterday. Only my passion for music and the piano in particular allows me to survive this terrible tragedy that is the death of a child and only one at that.
Wonderful but very reserved rubato and the tone is very even. His dynamic range could be a bit more varied (though the poor recording quality doesn't help with that), but his rubato is excellent and shows clear thought and intent and really lets the music truely sing and cry. Cziffra truely was a master. Thank you for sharing this lovely concert of his! ❤
Can you post the Polonaise on its own please? It's my favorite among Cziffra's various performances of it and my favorite performance of this piece generally.
well different recording devices were available to different people, in different settings, different recording companies, and in different countries 🤷♂ And the although the quality looks as though its from a good camera in the 60's, atleast it's clear and beautiful
@@TwelfthRoot2 agree about the recordings issues. Both Yamaha and Kawai actions are overly attractive. Not the sound qualities, tone or aging process. I know what I say. I specialize in these things from an engineering perspective. Sorry. Only agree on the recording process difficulties
@@TwelfthRoot2 I know about recording flaws as an engineer. Just don’t agree on Yamaha tone and performance and durability qualities. I have been exposed to all this by concert pianists regularly. Sorry
Yamaha have been high quality since the 90s but i agree before then lacked tone. Steinways were difficult to play from mid 70s til early mid 90s. I like the new yamahas with consistant tone. Makes many bach sound beautuful
Yamaha are excellent. I have two Yamaha pianos, as well as a Steinway. They are all top quality instruments. Richter played and recorded on Yamaha pianos and I am quite sure it wasn’t because that company payed him to do so.
Seing Cziffra play you can tell how much he enjoys the music itself. His playing will live forever.
Program list...?
the way he played the barcarolle was incredible. so nuanced without overindulgence. amazing. cziffra was a genius.
Cziffraはこの演奏の5年前に自宅火災によって息子さんを亡くされています。彼の風貌を見てもかなりやつれた様に見えます。本当に心が痛みます。
本当に苦難の人生だったですよね。僕はCziffraさんの演奏でピアノ開眼しました。６４年来日の演奏会録音（ポロネーズ第２番、半音階的大ギャロップ、ハンガリア狂詩曲第６番）。今でも大好きなピアニストで僕のヒーローです。
He never recovered from the death of his son and I understand that because I myself lost my only daughter 24 years ago and for me, it is always yesterday. Only my passion for music and the piano in particular allows me to survive this terrible tragedy that is the death of a child and only one at that.
His Les jeux d'eaux à la Villa d'Este is sublimely astounding. Cziffra's Liszt interpretations are simply incredible!
THE pianistic genius of the 20th century!
Very tasteful and emotion-rich performance here... perfect for listening on a quiet evening or night
00:49 - Chopin: Waltz, Op.34 No.1
07:00 - Chopin: Waltz, Op.34 No.2
13:39 - Chopin: Waltz, Op.64 No.2
17:59 - Chopin: Waltz, Op.42
23:22 - Chopin: Barcarolle, Op.60
33:53 - Chopin: Sonata No.2, Op.35
- I: Grave - Doppio movimento
39:56 - II: Scherzo
45:53 - III: Marche funèbre
54:31 - IV: Finale. Presto
57:34 - Chopin: Impromptu No.3, Op.51
01:03:43 - Liszt: Transcendental Etude No.9 "Ricordanza"
01:13:45 - Liszt: Les jeux d'eaux à la Villa d'Este
01:22:01 - Liszt: Transcendental Etude No.10 "Appassionata"
01:28:19 - Liszt: Polonaise No.2
01:41:17 - Liszt: Chant polonais "Souhaits d'une jeune fille" (After Chopin)
The best live Cziffra concert I've seen online ...
This is a recital in Sopron, Hungary on 15 March 1986 (the Hungarian National Day), when Cziffra was made an honorary citizen of the city. The Yamaha piano used in the concert is a former gift from the company to the great pianist, which he donated to the city of Sopron.
Cziffra is truly amazing
This concert is incredibly moving. If i'm not mistaken, this was Cziffra's great return to the scene in 1986. After loosing his son in 1981, he sinked in alcoholism for several years. After realising he could not bring his son back, he decided to play the piano again. You can see his pain, sorrow and fatigue on his face... After not practicing for so long, he lost a lot of virtuosity, but yet, stayed a genius pianist. One who plays Chopin with such subtelty, such truth, such depth, can only be blessed by gods. How moving of a performance this is.
That is so interesting, and something I wasn't aware of. Thanks for sharing this, and you can see the pain, sorrow and fatigue on his face. He really loved his son and must have been completely devastated when he lost him. Did he play other concerts after this or did his health decline so rapidly after this that he couldn't continue?
@@MusicalMetamorphosis- After his son's death he never played with an orchestra, but he had a lot of solo concerts as far as I know. During this concert he looked very ill and thin, later he could physically recover.
He never recovered from the death of his son and I understand that because I myself lost my only daughter 24 years ago and for me, it is always yesterday. Only my passion for music and the piano in particular allows me to survive this terrible tragedy that is the death of a child and only one at that.
so wonderful and inspiring...
the joy on his face at 1:10:30 shows how much he is enjoying the music, I can't get enough of it
Thank you
Thank you very much.
If you have more please, cant wait.
Truly one of the greatest pianist of the 21st century
20th century
Without doubt, a great document of this truly master 👏 Thanks for sharing it. 👌
Muy bonito y cute cute documento musical histórico
Прекрасно? Я заново открыла для себя Шопена. ❤
le plus grand de tous les pianistes
un des plus grands!
Non, le plus grand quand on pense à toutes les épreuves qu'il a dû surmonter.❤
Wonderful but very reserved rubato and the tone is very even. His dynamic range could be a bit more varied (though the poor recording quality doesn't help with that), but his rubato is excellent and shows clear thought and intent and really lets the music truely sing and cry. Cziffra truely was a master. Thank you for sharing this lovely concert of his! ❤
What a wonderful recording!!!!❤ time stamps would be appreciated.
Can you post the Polonaise on its own please? It's my favorite among Cziffra's various performances of it and my favorite performance of this piece generally.
Incrível o que ele faz num Yamaha. Imagino em outro piano com maiores possibilidades!
Yeah, he is really going down as compared to before. I guess he never really recovered from the death of Jr.
it was cziffra and the others
It’s never been like this….
I agree!! He had something that was hard to define.. maybe it was his "freedom". Obviously you need a huge technique to support this freedom.
cant wait to see rein here :)
👁👁
who's rein?
Can someone tell me which songs are being play and the composer. Especially the first
Please read through the comments for your answer.
Donde fue el recital?
Would like to know as well
Another RUclipsr suggests Sopron (Hungary)
Foggy Chopin performed by old pianist. A little bitter and deeply tasteful!
christ, why the quality? looks like its from 1886!
If you know of a better source we'd love to see it! ;)
Maybe just listen to it. It doesn't matter that much what it looks like.
There is probably more sensitivity and musicality in one wrinkle of this old Hungarian gypsy than in your entire being.
well different recording devices were available to different people, in different settings, different recording companies, and in different countries 🤷♂
And the although the quality looks as though its from a good camera in the 60's, atleast it's clear and beautiful
Yamaha is not a high quality piano regardless of pianist. He makes it sound acceptable. All models. Understanding tone quality is high art
you cant properly judge a piano based on this terrible audio. and yamaha makes very good pianos.
@@TwelfthRoot2 agree about the recordings issues. Both Yamaha and Kawai actions are overly attractive. Not the sound qualities, tone or aging process. I know what I say. I specialize in these things from an engineering perspective. Sorry. Only agree on the recording process difficulties
@@TwelfthRoot2 I know about recording flaws as an engineer. Just don’t agree on Yamaha tone and performance and durability qualities. I have been exposed to all this by concert pianists regularly. Sorry
Yamaha have been high quality since the 90s but i agree before then lacked tone. Steinways were difficult to play from mid 70s til early mid 90s. I like the new yamahas with consistant tone. Makes many bach sound beautuful
Yamaha are excellent. I have two Yamaha pianos, as well as a Steinway. They are all top quality instruments.
Richter played and recorded on Yamaha pianos and I am quite sure it wasn’t because that company payed him to do so.