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Originally posted by Heldenleben View PostIgor Levitt is a very good pianist but he is playing the opening Allegro of Beethoven’s Pathetique too fast...And the tune ends too soon for us all
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Originally posted by Constantbee View PostI thought so, too. Well controlled in other sections but the 'Allegro di molto e con brio' was rushed. Even thought I heard a couple of mistakes ...
In contrast Schiff’s last three Beethoven sonatas from Wigmore on Monday were beautifully projected . To contradict myself I didn’t hear a wrong note - but that’s not the point . He is an absolute master - he phrases so much more interestingly than other pianists. The recital also benefited from some good tv direction - fascinating to see how he coped with those tricky trills on RH 4th and 5th finger (though he used 3rd and 4th a lot ) in the last bit of Op 111.
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Originally posted by ostuni View PostI absolutely agree about the unnecessarily fast speed in the Beethoven. But, from my seat in row Q (a fair way back from the stage), Levit's playing of both the sets of Brahms transcriptions really drew me in.
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Yes, I'm lucky enough to have a pretty easy journey into the Wigmore and have time on my hands, so in the past couple of weeks I've heard J-G Queyras, the Albion quartet, Kaleidoscope, Danny Driver & Levit there (and the Consone quartet this coming Sunday). My personal risk level is well satisfied by the Wigmore's safety procedures, and hearing music, and seeing musicians, in the flesh certainly helps to keep my spirits up. It's still at least a month or so before I can get back to a very limited amount of actual playing with friends and colleagues, though...
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Originally posted by ostuni View PostYes, I'm lucky enough to have a pretty easy journey into the Wigmore and have time on my hands, so in the past couple of weeks I've heard J-G Queyras, the Albion quartet, Kaleidoscope, Danny Driver & Levit there (and the Consone quartet this coming Sunday). My personal risk level is well satisfied by the Wigmore's safety procedures, and hearing music, and seeing musicians, in the flesh certainly helps to keep my spirits up. It's still at least a month or so before I can get back to a very limited amount of actual playing with friends and colleagues, though...
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Originally posted by ostuni View PostI absolutely agree about the unnecessarily fast speed in the Beethoven. But, from my seat in row Q (a fair way back from the stage), Levit's playing of both the sets of Brahms transcriptions really drew me in.
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Originally posted by ostuni View PostYes, I'm lucky enough to have a pretty easy journey into the Wigmore and have time on my hands..
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Just greatly enjoyed today's live Wigmore recital with cellist, Anastasia Kobekina, accompanied by Luka Okros.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fThU-AkLyAU .
Unfortunately, BBC placard spoils Wigmore decor.
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Originally posted by Heldenleben View PostElizabeth Brauss played that Op 10 No 3 Beethoven absolutely beautifully - what a wonderful touch she has ..The first movt a genuine presto without being rushed .My life, each morning when I dress, is four and twenty hours less. (J Richardson)
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