This is the best interpretation of this piece,I like the way he reveals the melody at the left hand,he does it so delicate,but clear,unlike anyone else :)
@Therachh3 ...but the fast notes are in the right hand.. right? orr... wait. the left hand has the melody. aahhhh.. so THAT's the etude. shaping the melodic line in the left hand? wow. you must be a "true" musician to make such a clever and insightful observation.
Wonderful! Marvellous joie de vivre and esprit! Cortot's performance has brilliance, but also character and imagination, knowing when to highlight the LH melody (some "right-handed" pianists hardly ever let you hear it!) Cortot's technique was never "flawed"--the "flaws" belong to the ears of the critics who make such remarks!
This is my favorite interpretation. I like how Cortot identifies the climax at 1:30. He conditioned our ears with delicate playing until that part when he played more forcefully.
Then the curious voicing with the right hand in the high register at 2:05 is something I haven't heard in other recordings.
O. o, how i love the last 2 comments!! The kernal of Phillipe Entremont's admiration for Cortot 's etudes was exactly as descibed here! Mr. Cortot was indeed a seraphim.
Absolutely original and phenomenal! Cortot uses just the right amount of pedal, so that every detail stands out clearly; the conception is light and carefree, clearly the best I've heard. Those who rant and rave about Cortot's flawed technique should give this a listen.
I agree with statement that this is the best performance of this piece. So delicate, and clear!. No agression. Real brilliance!
jocico100 1 month ago
This is the best interpretation of this piece,I like the way he reveals the melody at the left hand,he does it so delicate,but clear,unlike anyone else :)
BonJoviRocksN1 3 months ago
try to enjoy the music as he enjoys playing this.. and you'll be the most happy guy in the world (or lady..)
meesbroersen 1 year ago
etude for left hand
Therachh3 1 year ago
@Therachh3 ...but the fast notes are in the right hand.. right? orr... wait. the left hand has the melody. aahhhh.. so THAT's the etude. shaping the melodic line in the left hand? wow. you must be a "true" musician to make such a clever and insightful observation.
faustianliszt 1 year ago
@faustianliszt hm?
Therachh3 1 year ago
sublimeeeee une des plus belle version
ionelpiano 1 year ago
Wonderful! Marvellous joie de vivre and esprit! Cortot's performance has brilliance, but also character and imagination, knowing when to highlight the LH melody (some "right-handed" pianists hardly ever let you hear it!) Cortot's technique was never "flawed"--the "flaws" belong to the ears of the critics who make such remarks!
soami2u 2 years ago
This is my favorite interpretation. I like how Cortot identifies the climax at 1:30. He conditioned our ears with delicate playing until that part when he played more forcefully.
Then the curious voicing with the right hand in the high register at 2:05 is something I haven't heard in other recordings.
demosj 2 years ago
O. o, how i love the last 2 comments!! The kernal of Phillipe Entremont's admiration for Cortot 's etudes was exactly as descibed here! Mr. Cortot was indeed a seraphim.
PhilPhilUSA 2 years ago
Absolutely original and phenomenal! Cortot uses just the right amount of pedal, so that every detail stands out clearly; the conception is light and carefree, clearly the best I've heard. Those who rant and rave about Cortot's flawed technique should give this a listen.
billyguns2 3 years ago
Wow.. Such a unique interpretation.. O.o Great!!
Minoru73 3 years ago