That was one of the most staggering displays of musicianship , control and intellect I have ever seen . He seemed to be drawing the sound out of the piano rather than striking the keys . Wonderful legato but hardly ,if at all , seemed to be using the pedal. I wonder if he is one of those pianists who play a section of the WTC every day as , not a finger loosener , but a form of medative musical loosening ,as it were, as well as a much more enriching technical exercise than scales, Czerny or Hanon. It's not so much that he has the work "under his fingers " as in his soul.
Prom 73 - 7.09.17: Sir András Schiff performs Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier
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Originally posted by Caliban View PostMesmerising
The TV coverage a blessed change from the norm - no extraneous presenters, just a short piece to camera from Schiff before, and not a word said after: just applause, roll credits and finish.
THAT's the way to save licence fee money, and improve things at the same time.Don’t cry for me
I go where music was born
J S Bach 1685-1750
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I don't disagree with the superlatives this performance has been given, but I found myself wishing I had enjoyed it a bit more. On the radio before the performance he described the 48 as a blend of sacred and secular, although it seemed to be rather more of the former and not enough of the latter. I wanted a bit more earthy contrast at times but I didn't hear it. Just a personal view and I'm glad others found it so rewarding.
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Usually I prefer to hear the WTC on a harpsichord (often more fun) rather than a piano, but the superb muscianship of Andras Schiff made Thursday's performance very enjoyable, especially towards the end. He is down to play Book 2 next year. In the subsequent 3 or 4 years I would love to hear the same programme, with the Art of Fugue, played on a harpsichord by Andreas Staier (he was on TTN last night) or someone as good. Maybe as a chamber prom. Maybe on tv.
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Originally posted by Caliban View PostMesmerising
The TV coverage a blessed change from the norm - no extraneous presenters, just a short piece to camera from Schiff before, and not a word said after: just applause, roll credits and finish.
THAT's the way to save licence fee money, and improve things at the same time.And the tune ends too soon for us all
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Originally posted by Pianorak View PostI think you might find that in Sviatoslav Richter's performance of the 48.
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Originally posted by Pianorak View PostI think you might find that in Sviatoslav Richter's performance of the 48.
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Originally posted by Eine Alpensinfonie View PostBach with expressive dynamics. How utterly dreadful.
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