Originally posted by Braunschlag
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Lunchtime Concerts one stop shop
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Originally posted by Braunschlag View PostIt was riddled with mistakes, mis- hits. If you’re going to take Islamey on then it’s wise to know the notes. Sloppy.
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Ah - it got really messy after the slow section. He started off fast, couldn’t really sustain it. It’s not the greatest piece ever written but Balakirev piles on challenge after challenge. Just when you think it’s hit the peak he lobs another curved ball in. A compendium of pianistic (rather than musical) complications.
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Originally posted by Braunschlag View PostAh - it got really messy after the slow section. He started off fast, couldn’t really sustain it. It’s not the greatest piece ever written but Balakirev piles on challenge after challenge. Just when you think it’s hit the peak he lobs another curved ball in. A compendium of pianistic (rather than musical) complications.
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Originally posted by Braunschlag View PostYes, it’s a stunt piece of course! But there are some priceless renditions - Pletnev (twice, Carnegie and RFH), Berezovsky, Pogo Stick, Kissin, Gavrilov -
all live and edge of seat.
Berezovsky once said he could work up the transcendentals in a week but Chopin Godowsky took a fortnight. It’s ridiculous..
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Originally posted by gradus View PostOf more interest to me is the Schumann which isn't performed that often.It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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Originally posted by Pianorak View PostLooking forward to today's Lunchtime Concert
BEETHOVEN Sonata no. 31 in A flat major, Op. 110
SCRIABIN 4 Preludes Op. 22
BEETHOVEN Sonata no. 23 in F minor ‘Appassionata’, Op. 57
Alim Beisembayev, piano
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Originally posted by Ein Heldenleben View Post
And rightly so . It’s absolutely superb playing .
Alim Beisembayev was drafted into the Proms with just 36 hours notice when another musician fell ill.
[Sage comment about the classical cannon in the BBC story - 1812?.]It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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Originally posted by gradus View PostThe comments encourage me to listen! The only Islamey I have on record is Pletnev at Carnegie and its mighty impressive.
Of more interest to me is the Schumann which isn't performed that often.
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