This is a high point in Hamelin's discography. It's wonderful that you were able to post (in such excellent quality!) his studio recording, as the live recordings on youtube compromise his greatest asset in this piece: his wide tonal pallet.
This is, without question, a great performance, but I think it is too fast. However, the fact that he can play a piece of such monumental difficulty at this accurately, and at this speed, is certainly something to be admired.
I must get this recording. This and his Symphony for Solo Piano, which is also wonderful (I saw him play it live). Thanks for posting.
MrStrav81 5 months ago in playlist More of My Classical Favorites
It's so ethereal...
He's just brilliant. He opened us up to a composer that was gathering dust. What a great work to use as an introduction to Alkan.
abmephise 2 years ago 6
This is a high point in Hamelin's discography. It's wonderful that you were able to post (in such excellent quality!) his studio recording, as the live recordings on youtube compromise his greatest asset in this piece: his wide tonal pallet.
Hopfensperger 2 years ago 3
This is, without question, a great performance, but I think it is too fast. However, the fact that he can play a piece of such monumental difficulty at this accurately, and at this speed, is certainly something to be admired.
Maroonmug59 2 years ago 10
Simply the best interpretation of this piece there is.
mvs13I2 3 years ago 27
I absolutely agree with you! thanks for watching:)
symphonyfsp0121 3 years ago