Kissin was really, really good. No doubt about that! It's all just our personal opinions at this point. You can't please all the people all the...
Hi everyone! Pianolady, the three encores were: Encore: Schumann/Liszt Liebeslied (Widmung) Encore: Schubert/Liszt Soirées de Vienna (Valses...
Wiser_guy: Thank you for your comments. In hindsight, I think I agree with you about the rhythm. A more "driven" rhythm would give it more of...
I highly recommend the incredible video, "Richter the Enigma" directed by Bruno Monsaingeon. Richter in his own words. One of the greatest...
Here's maybe a better example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI_FmCjT ... re=related
Here's another example of Richter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3w3U8tn ... re=related
What an interesting turn this thread is taking! I must confess that I have never, ever in my life been "turned on" or excited in that way by...
Sexy? Hmmm... No, I haven't played the third one yet, but it sure is another great one. By the way, I must say that I've never considered the...
Thanks to everyone for your really kind comments. As I'm sure everyone can guess, this was professionally recorded and played on a very nice...
I am surprised to read that you think Rachmaninoff is "out of your league." How do you mean?
Wow, nobody else has any comments about this recording since I posted it Friday night?
I'm working on some more Rachmaninoff- the cello Sonata, to be exact. What a monster of a piece. It's a piano sonata in itself! Thanks for the...
Rachmaninoff Prelude in G minor, Opus 23, No. 5. I thought I'd post something other than Liszt for a change :) All best wishes to everyone!...
Just wondering if anyone replies to this if I will get an email...
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