The phrasing and clarity of structure in the performance of these studies is beyond parallel. I learned so much from hearing these performed so intelligently.
Your ability to paint stories with your interpretations of these works is amazing. Your treatment of the first etude is incredible, making the frenzied and diabolical harmonies spring to life in a truly grotesquely beautiful way. Bravo!!!!!
Ive never heard the shaped melody he gave the 1st etude . I spent an entire semester on the first two never had this clarity even in looking at them on the page ...todays virtuosi make music .I had a tape and a recording by the famous American pianist who was known for dong 20th century music my understanding was never there ! So wonderful to hear these live . This pianist has a feel and oh so the right technique . He must know certainly how to figure out impossible seeming intervals and melodic lines out at da piano . No. 1 and 3 are stupefying !
Amazing job, Mark, I've never been much of a Bartok enthusiast, but have always loved loved these pieces in particular and really enjoyed your interpretations of them.
Thank you as much for your written discussion as for the performance! (I'd heard Zoltan Kocsis' recording of these but the recording quality was poor) Kevin Chen just won first place in the 2022 Concours de Geneve with his inclusion of these in his dazzling solo recital, and I found a new favorite piano piece, and a new Bartok.
People prefer bubblegum popcorn music generally speaking flow music to listen to in the background. This is music where you can really take your mind to new places and it's multipurpose
Not sure. I prefer the more delicate touch here. Bartok had a delicate touch playing the piano. The hamonies and the melodic parts are better in my opinion playing this way, the music is very clear, captivating. Yes, I do prefer this performance than Zoltan's one.
No, I wouldn't say that at all. This performance (unedited) is more intelligible musically and the dynamic range is superior, the sound more varied. Mind-boggling. I'll take mr. Taratushkin over the more famous Kocsis. Here I hear music, not just chops.
I prefer Sándor. A shame Prokovfiev didn´t have a go at these pieces. He really could have made a difference: check out his "Rachmaninoff Prelude op. 23 No 5".
The phrasing and clarity of structure in the performance of these studies is beyond parallel. I learned so much from hearing these performed so intelligently.
you truly understand bartok, i can see that
Your ability to paint stories with your interpretations of these works is amazing. Your treatment of the first etude is incredible, making the frenzied and diabolical harmonies spring to life in a truly grotesquely beautiful way. Bravo!!!!!
Amazing - I do not understand how this is humanly possible
Ive never heard the shaped melody he gave the 1st etude . I spent an entire semester on the first two never had this clarity even in looking at them on the page ...todays virtuosi make music .I had a tape and a recording by the famous American pianist who was known for dong 20th century music my understanding was never there ! So wonderful to hear these live . This pianist has a feel and oh so the right technique . He must know certainly how to figure out impossible seeming intervals and melodic lines out at da piano . No. 1 and 3 are stupefying !
same man, i never heard the melody in that first mvt as clear as this one
1. Allegro molto 0:00
2. Andante sostenuto
2:09
3. Rubato - Tempo giusto 4:59
Scriabin at 5:05: „Don‘t fuck with me Bela. These are my harmonies.“
5:34 scriabin sonata 5
Очень интересно и содержательно (не только в смысле техники).Мятущаяся душа ещё молодого Бартока-романтика до перелома 1926 года.
This is just splendid!
you're underrated my friend, hope the world catches this talent soon :)
Amazing job, Mark, I've never been much of a Bartok enthusiast, but have always loved loved these pieces in particular and really enjoyed your interpretations of them.
Well played and described. Bartok would be very very pleased!
Thank you :)
This is so good I cant take it, I listen to it over and over again
Bravo! Incredible playing
Unbelievable. Absolutely floored and speechless.
Wow! Full of energy! That daring, bold and propelling rhythms are so well expressed.
Thank you as much for your written discussion as for the performance! (I'd heard Zoltan Kocsis' recording of these but the recording quality was poor) Kevin Chen just won first place in the 2022 Concours de Geneve with his inclusion of these in his dazzling solo recital, and I found a new favorite piano piece, and a new Bartok.
Incredible performance of a powerful and compelling piece. Bravo
Bravo again and again, Mark. 🤗♥️👏🏻♥️🤗
Fabulous playing! Thank you!!
This is so amazing. Bravo!
A finely prepared gourmet meal with only the best ingredients= (Bartok )!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bon appetit! ;)
1:58 looks x2 speed
Nice
enorm !!
muy bueno
Wow!!!!!
How could the public reject such a dissonant, sophisticated and complex yet beautiful and enjoyable collection of etudes?
Unfortunately it still sometimes does, almost a century went by, but we’re yet to develop a taste to it
People prefer bubblegum popcorn music generally speaking flow music to listen to in the background. This is music where you can really take your mind to new places and it's multipurpose
Increíble.... 👍✨
5:34 scriabin sonata 5
Epic
qué grande Pergolini
Japan gets it!
Second behind only Kocsis!
Not sure.
I prefer the more delicate touch here.
Bartok had a delicate touch playing the piano.
The hamonies and the melodic parts are better in my opinion playing this way, the music is very clear, captivating. Yes, I do prefer this performance than Zoltan's one.
No, I wouldn't say that at all. This performance (unedited) is more intelligible musically and the dynamic range is superior, the sound more varied. Mind-boggling. I'll take mr. Taratushkin over the more famous Kocsis. Here I hear music, not just chops.
This is the whole package and best performance your opinion is irrelevant
I prefer Sándor. A shame Prokovfiev didn´t have a go at these pieces. He really could have made a difference: check out his "Rachmaninoff Prelude op. 23 No 5".