I never understood why everyone makes chuck norris jokes? They're obviously confusing him with Horowitz, after all Horowitz could just play one note and chuck norris would die.
I saw this performed faultlessly last night by a 16 year old school kid at Lancing College in Sussex, England. Utterly spectacular. His performances was calmer, slightly less schitzophrenic and I must say, I prefered it that way, not that this man isn't a genius as well!
Oh, forgot to mention. The tempo is scattered in some areas, making it unpleasant and uninteresting to listen to. Once again, think of me as you want. Don't care, never will.
I think Horowitz interprets Chopin as a fast, loud, and "violent" piano composer, but he's not at all. Chopin is supposed to be gently played, not wildly. And managable, at that. That is my only complaint towards Horowitz. He thinks everyone loves him, so he can play it like a piece of trash, and everyone will still love him. This video is a perfect example. Fine. I'ma jerk. Don't care. Think what you want.
@SilenceTheQuiet I would be very interested in a reason why this music should not be played flamboyantly or passionately....as i personally feel that romantic epoque music should be played. Is there something i have misunderstood, if so, please enlighten me. Ive heard some performances of this piece, although not a pianist myself, i feel that this is the best interpretation i have heard so far.
@brandur81 Well, I'm not trying to be mean or hurtful but do you think that Chopin is supposed to be played roughly? Throughout most of this piece, written in the music is dolce, appasionata, and at the beginning, pesante (which means heavy, not HAMMERING). Chopin is usually found in CDs offering relaxation. It is not supposed to be wild and crazy. It needs to be expressed, the player needs to express and "pour" himself into Chopin. But I see no passion from Horowitz. (I am a pianist.)
@SilenceTheQuiet No I'm not saying it should be played roughly, but passionately. I don't mind the variations in tempo and dynamics, on the other hand it does a good job expressing the music to me. Romantic style music tends to reach the top and the bottom, more so than music from older times, if you know what i mean. For instance, before the time of Wagner, noone had employed such a large orchestra. But maybe you can refer to another version of this piece somewhere that you find to be better?
@brandur81 most certainly. her'es the title of the vid on utube: Chopin Ballade No.1 in G minor, Opus 23 by Tzvi Erez HQ. and an even better one is: Bolet - Chopin Ballade No. 1. just copy and paste those into the search bar and give them a listen. I hope you see what I am talking about... :)
@SilenceTheQuiet Thanks for the Bolet reference- truly the most amazing playing I've listened to, thank you. (Which takes nothing away from this Horowitz version!)
A dazzling performance.Although I'm sure Mr Horowitz's preternatural technique is in large part responsible for the amazing sound being produced,I can't help but marvel at the incredible resonance of the piano he's playing.It's amazingly loud and complex sounding.I bet it would sell for a pretty penny.
not my favorite interpretation, but not bad compared to another recording i heard of him playing this. i would say this is his best. if you were to tell me that he is the best at the dynamics of songs and the sound and making no mistakes, i would have to say get your head out of your ass... hes not the best. some people idolize him and try to justify every one of his faults. im not saying hes bad im saying that he is comparitable to other people, he has a weird jumpy way of playing i dont like
@mikeandvarda I find a lot of people love to heap vitriol on geniuses like Horowitz, because they feel it makes them appear more intellectual in comparison, assuming someone will see their criticism and presumes "This person must be brilliant if he dares criticise someone like Horowitz", Its pathetic, but much easier than putting in the lifetime of hard work it takes to develop the skills themselves.
he was the greatest pianist ever and still many years after his dead .. many people watch him play .. and nobody perform like him . watch him >> on youtube .. YOUReyanto
Big nostriled maestro, he always made me smile, laugh and sometimes even cry. He is a loveable rogue with great humour in the midst of great seriousness.
My favorite part is in 7:40 and afterwards where one witnesses the free and progressive spirit of Chopin. This melody can be considered with ease as 20th century Jazz style. No wonder who influenced 20th century rock and roll scene. Chopin and Beethoven being amongst the greatest influencers.
3:40 "I move away from the piano to breathe"...that was what came to mind. But yeah, he plays a hell of a lot better than Tay Zonday, XD.
I've been listening to Chopin since about 2 years ago(I was 16), seriously changed my life. This is perhaps my favorite work(more "left hand" heavy than a lot of other songs, making use of the deeper tones that piano is not known for), but it's a close tie between this and the Funeral March.
I was so glad he made this slight mistake along with a few other very small ones. It makes him human, because apart from those totally unimportant mistakes this is the best version of this beautiful Ballade I have ever heard. It is so well-played, not over-romantic, not too bombastic, just perfect, perfect, perfect. At 7:44 he just dances on the keys, so lightly, it's just great.
Maybe you can post a reply movie in which you play the G just right? And the rest also ;o).
@rtuinhof Caps lock is cruise control for cool. :3 Hahahah, I agree with you, I was being ironical with my comment. While I might be able to hit that G, as of yet, I can't hit much else; I've been practicing the Presto con fuoco section, and after hours and hours of practice, I can only play it cleanly at about half the correct tempo. It'll probably be a year or two before I can produce a performance I'd be comfortable uploading to youtube. But at least I have virtuosos to inspire me. :)
@gjwr Of course it is contrived. Like any other piece over 30 seconds long that this man plays. He is a showman and lacking in good feel for underlying structure of the music, especially as complex as this ballade. The musical line and forward momentum are being constantly disrupted by bizarre outbursts, and he doesn't even notice. Just compare this to Richter's, to see the difference. Good reflexes, though :-)
@lehrent i bet you could play it much better. perhaps you're unqualified to have such strong opinions, to use words like "lacking," or to point out what "this man" doesn't notice?
@nicodeemus127 Bravo ! "lacking" and so on.This man does notice everything ! And all time he is totally surprising me. What a toucher possibilities ! I know much great pianists and there are much I admire. I am always stunned by his silksoft tone and than suddenly that enormous Explosion of sound . And never as an "effect" for itself. Look the composer's score and you see the reason !. And that "effect" is typical Horowitz ! Please think Scriabin for instance With respect Jan
@lehrent i bet you could play it much better. perhaps you're unqualified to have such strong opinions, to use words like "lacking," or to presume to know what "this man" doesn't notice?
He must be so much inspired by his own music!! Ah... Piano is so hard to inspire others. many many many years of practice still not as good as those 6 year old kids on youtube!! haha
PFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF. after watching this, the only thing i could do was to LAUGH and CRY as hard as a could at the same time. THIS VIDEO IS THE PICASSO OF MUSIC!!!!
HAHAHAHA I CANT BELIEVE IT!!! how can somebody perform so well.......................
How does a spectacular performance make you laugh until you cry? I'm baffled. But if ridiculousness entertains you so, check out the Schulz-Evler arrangement of the Blue Danube Waltz, particularly Lhevinne's performance of it.
As a kid (14 years ago), my parents took me to the hall where Horowitz' his instrument was displayed for people to play on freely. I as an average kid who didn't have a clue about the situation....
Now that I see this.... OMG I HAVE PLAYED THE KEYS OF HIS PIANO!!! i cant believe it....
I've been listening to the various masters play this piece. This to me is the greatest. I believe Chopin woiuld have been thrilled and delighted with Horowitz' performance.
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this is nothing compared to zimmerman. he plays with more confidence and passion. he plays more piano and more forte. watch the zimmerman performace of this piece
its definitely the recording. although it would be amusing to see that maybe back in the day, performers and listeners alike had a special ear for twanginess in music.... lol
So just because he's Horowitz, he can make mistakes? Here's a bit of news for you. EVERYBODY makes mistakes, horowitz, arrau, ashkenazy, richter, and every other person on youtube. We're also allowed to make mistakes. A truly good interpretation will bypass a small mistake by sheer musicality of it. It could have been a mistake, but I'm not nitpicking. This is a fantastic performance, so whatever. Better than I can do, better than you can do.
i agree. good music player is the one that touches our heart when the show begin. this's a good play and show by mr. Horrowictz,i admire him in every way.
@jscognamiglio Here is supporting evidence for your side of this statement, a quote by Horowitz himself. “I must tell you I take terrible risks. Because my playing is very clear, when I make a mistake you hear it. If you want me to play only the notes without any specific dynamics, I will never make one mistake. Never be afraid to dare."
@JimMorrisonAbrams yes, i remember that quite specifically. as a musical artist its quite a give and take procedure for the accuracy of notes and the comprehension and intent of the notes to the audience. its so hard, but its one more reason why musicians such as myself practice so much everyday. this ballade gave me chills cause of how good it was. mistakes or not, He's is still human, yet extraordinary, and thats what he gave me as an audience. i adore horo as a musician, artist, and giver.
@jscognamiglio The small "mistakes" are what make the recording interesting, alive, and colourful :) if it is too perfect it becomes robot-like and non appealing. We need the human factor.
@janvkimm what i meant to say (or at least what i think i meant to say, since it has been 9 months) was that great music is independent of names and people. to me, it doesnt matter who plays it, it matters more how its played, and how its performed. whereas horowitz is a great pianist and has several fiery performances, i dont particularly care for his popularity and immense celebrity on youtube. thats all
This performance gives me shivers! First you listen and then to furfill this amazing sensation you look at these fingers playing every note with such precaution and finally you understand why it has to be played like he did and on top of that the magnificence of Chopin's work!
HQ is for the sound. . . it is music, an art that is HEARD not SEEN.
luishalprubixcube 2 days ago
HQ... no shit...
tajniak4 4 days ago
listen to Lev Oborin, guys!
bach5861 1 week ago
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Salsabuz 1 week ago
WOOOW c troop bien =)
Salsabuz 1 week ago
delicious
thedirtymeatball 2 weeks ago
Liberace -gral lepiej!
MrJerrymok 2 weeks ago
what's a lang lang?
thedirtymeatball 2 weeks ago
I never understood why everyone makes chuck norris jokes? They're obviously confusing him with Horowitz, after all Horowitz could just play one note and chuck norris would die.
DrowCleric93 1 month ago 2
Chopin doesn't play the piano, he IS the piano.
zatania666 1 month ago
That piano is really out of TUNE! JK...
izzyjamm4 1 month ago
@izzyjamm4 No it isn't.
MrRickywallace 1 month ago
@izzyjamm4 It's from the camera. Shitty quality...
AngusYoungBoyJR 2 weeks ago
@izzyjamm4 It isn't the piano: it is the low-quality recording.
Kurremkarmerruk1 1 week ago
8:42 camera can't stand Horowitz supernatural powers
DynamoTk 1 month ago 5
@DynamoTk jajajajaja
robertogonzfranc 1 month ago
This is why robots won't replace humans.
Ollieshini 1 month ago 10
Horowitz learned how to play piano, then he learned how to walk.
Ollieshini 1 month ago 5
I like the gesture he does just at the very end of the song, before he stands up, it's like " this is how you play the piano mothafuckas "
nosojdjos 1 month ago 6
wow !!+
gatamara75 1 month ago
On the hand reach issue, reach is not necessarily related to finger length. There is no question he had rather long fingers.
mudyar 1 month ago
I feel as though each one of these pieces tells a story in its own. I love it and cannot get enough.
Emaster255 1 month ago
he looked at something around 4:40 -4:45 0 . o
wtfelsword 2 months ago
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wtfelsword 2 months ago
There are no words to describe it,Chopin is just one of the best and his music will live on until the end of time.
kingeo1784 2 months ago
fantastico da piangere
alfoliga 3 months ago
zimerman's version is better
xalamaster 4 months ago
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chingstasnipe 3 months ago
Fuck!!! he is beyond good!!!!!!
Nw06051 4 months ago
Lada's daddy, Arnold Miller, played like him.
dollyandtoffee 4 months ago
Y la luz se hizo!!!
yanek68able 4 months ago
Horowitz é Horowitz e ponto final!
07ization 4 months ago
welllllll ladies, you know what they say about big hands and long fingers ........
dixiedragon54 4 months ago 4
How could you know that Horowitz was gay? Did he has love affairs with men,or what? And to be gay in Russia has never been a big pride...
MrArrpee 4 months ago
I ve never realized how big were his hands.
Erikk91 4 months ago
@Erikk91 His hands, in relative terms, really weren't that large. He had to really stretch to reach 2 keys past an octave, could play 9 comfortably.
utubeh48 2 months ago
play it for me daddy
dmmm1121 5 months ago
He's devilish !!!
moiz187 5 months ago
Bravisimo!!
ichora333 5 months ago
Magnificent
JCKORKIS 5 months ago 2
I love watching his hands move...so graceful!
SRoyseil 5 months ago 2
Extraordinaire, magnifique, merveilleux.....une grande émotion.
hymodin 6 months ago
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planethello 6 months ago
legendary performance of a legendary piece!
fledgehog 6 months ago
Who are we to say what is the right technique
mathetorials 6 months ago
7 people are anti-gay.
ssomeperson 6 months ago
@ssomeperson lol
samuelsixvids 5 months ago
I wish I was able to go to one of his concerts
chococalrmelstupid 6 months ago
8:42 was probably too intense for the camera...
chipncharge94 6 months ago 2
What a gift to the world this man was.
FeederFoo 7 months ago
Learning the piece right now. This guy is INSPIRATIONAL to say the least.
ThePianistDy 7 months ago
Using wrong technique!!! But very impressive and good even so!!
Phanaoshot 7 months ago
At the end of his performance, he played so well to the point he was making the camera go out! Hahahaha!
Dante121892 8 months ago
At the end of his performance, he played so well to the point he was making the camera go out!
Dante121892 8 months ago
Horowitz is amazing.
atasantiago 8 months ago
this is HQ?????
iDanielVideo 9 months ago 41
@iDanielVideo Maybe in some long forgotten country far far away. It's a trap!
MrAgnost 7 months ago
@iDanielVideo for that time was SUPER HD xD
maquina1345 4 months ago
**
lovefortheloveoflove 9 months ago
Is he sleeping?
arlongan 9 months ago
@arlongan Horowitz doesn't need to be awake to play Chopin
intelplatoon 9 months ago 32
@intelplatoon I can hear him still playing the Etudes ;o)
doowell 4 months ago
he plays amazing!!
but.. Is that Higu Quality??
yourfriend9l 10 months ago 4
I gotta say, camera quality is quite something. It honestly looks as though Horowitz's head is floating in the beginning...it's so bizarre.
keetner 10 months ago
I saw this performed faultlessly last night by a 16 year old school kid at Lancing College in Sussex, England. Utterly spectacular. His performances was calmer, slightly less schitzophrenic and I must say, I prefered it that way, not that this man isn't a genius as well!
GeologyRocks101 10 months ago
Oh, forgot to mention. The tempo is scattered in some areas, making it unpleasant and uninteresting to listen to. Once again, think of me as you want. Don't care, never will.
SilenceTheQuiet 11 months ago
I think Horowitz interprets Chopin as a fast, loud, and "violent" piano composer, but he's not at all. Chopin is supposed to be gently played, not wildly. And managable, at that. That is my only complaint towards Horowitz. He thinks everyone loves him, so he can play it like a piece of trash, and everyone will still love him. This video is a perfect example. Fine. I'ma jerk. Don't care. Think what you want.
SilenceTheQuiet 11 months ago
@SilenceTheQuiet I would be very interested in a reason why this music should not be played flamboyantly or passionately....as i personally feel that romantic epoque music should be played. Is there something i have misunderstood, if so, please enlighten me. Ive heard some performances of this piece, although not a pianist myself, i feel that this is the best interpretation i have heard so far.
brandur81 10 months ago
@brandur81 Well, I'm not trying to be mean or hurtful but do you think that Chopin is supposed to be played roughly? Throughout most of this piece, written in the music is dolce, appasionata, and at the beginning, pesante (which means heavy, not HAMMERING). Chopin is usually found in CDs offering relaxation. It is not supposed to be wild and crazy. It needs to be expressed, the player needs to express and "pour" himself into Chopin. But I see no passion from Horowitz. (I am a pianist.)
SilenceTheQuiet 10 months ago
@SilenceTheQuiet No I'm not saying it should be played roughly, but passionately. I don't mind the variations in tempo and dynamics, on the other hand it does a good job expressing the music to me. Romantic style music tends to reach the top and the bottom, more so than music from older times, if you know what i mean. For instance, before the time of Wagner, noone had employed such a large orchestra. But maybe you can refer to another version of this piece somewhere that you find to be better?
brandur81 10 months ago
@brandur81 most certainly. her'es the title of the vid on utube: Chopin Ballade No.1 in G minor, Opus 23 by Tzvi Erez HQ. and an even better one is: Bolet - Chopin Ballade No. 1. just copy and paste those into the search bar and give them a listen. I hope you see what I am talking about... :)
SilenceTheQuiet 10 months ago
@SilenceTheQuiet Thanks for the Bolet reference- truly the most amazing playing I've listened to, thank you. (Which takes nothing away from this Horowitz version!)
detengamonos 9 months ago
A dazzling performance.Although I'm sure Mr Horowitz's preternatural technique is in large part responsible for the amazing sound being produced,I can't help but marvel at the incredible resonance of the piano he's playing.It's amazingly loud and complex sounding.I bet it would sell for a pretty penny.
bluesborn 11 months ago
That 6 dislikes comes from which planet.. 6 alien that can play better than horowitz? :))
Twin88star 11 months ago
AMAZING PERFORMANCE... I JUST DON`T HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY!!!
rumis21 1 year ago
not my favorite interpretation, but not bad compared to another recording i heard of him playing this. i would say this is his best. if you were to tell me that he is the best at the dynamics of songs and the sound and making no mistakes, i would have to say get your head out of your ass... hes not the best. some people idolize him and try to justify every one of his faults. im not saying hes bad im saying that he is comparitable to other people, he has a weird jumpy way of playing i dont like
hbmp88 1 year ago
@hbmp88 It's not his best. But even at 70% it's fabulous.
JohnnyStricklett 11 months ago
Too bad there is no "LOVE!" button.
TheSpiderHand 1 year ago 2
Damn it, this is not an HQ video
velation 1 year ago
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@velation yes it is.. and HQ video.. from the 70s.. =)
lovellespice 1 year ago
Best ever.
rapanalyst 1 year ago
People who do not like Horowitz don't fucking listen to him....no one cares about your fucking opinion......
mikeandvarda 1 year ago 4
@mikeandvarda I find a lot of people love to heap vitriol on geniuses like Horowitz, because they feel it makes them appear more intellectual in comparison, assuming someone will see their criticism and presumes "This person must be brilliant if he dares criticise someone like Horowitz", Its pathetic, but much easier than putting in the lifetime of hard work it takes to develop the skills themselves.
Groth1175 1 year ago 5
@Groth1175 entierement dd'accord
guglielmiable 10 months ago
@Groth1175 entierement dd'accord il sait admirablement interpreter Chopin (etre doux et fort quand il le faut)
guglielmiable 10 months ago
@guglielmiable So true, compared to him I feel like a Neanderthal sitting in a cave smashing rocks together.
Groth1175 10 months ago
he was the greatest pianist ever and still many years after his dead .. many people watch him play .. and nobody perform like him . watch him >> on youtube .. YOUReyanto
sundew59 1 year ago
how can this have any dislikes?
sllo998 1 year ago
how can this have any dislikes?
sllo998 1 year ago
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crappytightass YOU don't care for Horowitz's popularity on YOUTUBE?? you?
you? go back to dreaming of having such a talent
TheZeligb 1 year ago
crappytightass YOU dn't care for Horowitz's popularity on YOUTUBE?
you? go back to dreaming of having such a talent
TheZeligb 1 year ago
in my opinion, best piece in the whole damn world.
SuperMsMusicGirl 1 year ago 3
che artista *-*
G189L256 1 year ago
Big nostriled maestro, he always made me smile, laugh and sometimes even cry. He is a loveable rogue with great humour in the midst of great seriousness.
vimana19 1 year ago
This is a magnificent interpretation of this piece. So much poetry among the technical brilliance of the piece.
trschaefer 1 year ago
My favorite part is in 7:40 and afterwards where one witnesses the free and progressive spirit of Chopin. This melody can be considered with ease as 20th century Jazz style. No wonder who influenced 20th century rock and roll scene. Chopin and Beethoven being amongst the greatest influencers.
Padischah88 1 year ago 2
3:40 "I move away from the piano to breathe"...that was what came to mind. But yeah, he plays a hell of a lot better than Tay Zonday, XD.
I've been listening to Chopin since about 2 years ago(I was 16), seriously changed my life. This is perhaps my favorite work(more "left hand" heavy than a lot of other songs, making use of the deeper tones that piano is not known for), but it's a close tie between this and the Funeral March.
MontajBlaze 1 year ago
@MontajBlaze What tie is there between this and the funeral march?
demosj 1 year ago
@demosj I meant it was a tie in which was my favorite, not that they're tied together.
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justin bieber is a million time beter, thumb up if im gay
homeyhomedawg 1 year ago 17
@homeyhomedawg You ruin Chopin.
MrSumperium 9 months ago
@homeyhomedawg Your comentary is complitely ridicouls. Horowitz him self was gay, and this has nothing to do with something whatever even.
corlando80 8 months ago
@corlando80
so im gay
homeyhomedawg 8 months ago
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Happy Birthday Horowitz!
October 1, 1903 – November 5, 1989
Intersting true fact: he was Jewish
anyan112 1 year ago
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2:04!! what a fucking shit musician!! i play better piano with my dick,
guycrosswell 1 year ago
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2:04 DON'T THINK I DIDN'T SEE THAT LOW G! YOU DIDN'T EVEN HIT IT HARD ENOUGH FOR IT TO BE AUDIBLE! YOU'RE A FAILURE, HOROWITZ! A MONUMENTAL FAILURE
T3hL337Sesshy 1 year ago
@T3hL337Sesshy
I was so glad he made this slight mistake along with a few other very small ones. It makes him human, because apart from those totally unimportant mistakes this is the best version of this beautiful Ballade I have ever heard. It is so well-played, not over-romantic, not too bombastic, just perfect, perfect, perfect. At 7:44 he just dances on the keys, so lightly, it's just great.
Maybe you can post a reply movie in which you play the G just right? And the rest also ;o).
rtuinhof 1 year ago
@rtuinhof Caps lock is cruise control for cool. :3 Hahahah, I agree with you, I was being ironical with my comment. While I might be able to hit that G, as of yet, I can't hit much else; I've been practicing the Presto con fuoco section, and after hours and hours of practice, I can only play it cleanly at about half the correct tempo. It'll probably be a year or two before I can produce a performance I'd be comfortable uploading to youtube. But at least I have virtuosos to inspire me. :)
T3hL337Sesshy 1 year ago
@rtuinhof you don't find this bombastic or over-romantic?
well maybe not over-romantic per se but i think it's very contrived
gjwr 1 year ago
@gjwr Of course it is contrived. Like any other piece over 30 seconds long that this man plays. He is a showman and lacking in good feel for underlying structure of the music, especially as complex as this ballade. The musical line and forward momentum are being constantly disrupted by bizarre outbursts, and he doesn't even notice. Just compare this to Richter's, to see the difference. Good reflexes, though :-)
lehrent 1 year ago
@lehrent well, I think Richter is too severe... but I do like his philosophy of being transparent
gjwr 1 year ago
@lehrent Don't like Richter's. Too many weird rubatos and weird tempi chocies. Argerich is the best for this ballade, as she is for everything
bobbphysics 1 year ago
@bobbphysics
Nonsense
Jan
janvkimm 1 year ago
@lehrent i bet you could play it much better. perhaps you're unqualified to have such strong opinions, to use words like "lacking," or to point out what "this man" doesn't notice?
nicodeemus127 1 year ago
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@lehrent i bet you could play it much better. perhaps you're unqualified to have such strong opinions, to use words like "lacking," or to presume to know what "this man" doesn't notice?
nicodeemus127 1 year ago
Horowitz was an Oompa Loompa?
justinschroeder01 1 year ago
I think Chopin must have drank a lot of coffee the morning he composed this.
szonattina 1 year ago 4
Wow, I think this is one of Horowitz` greatest performances!
gogolinopz 1 year ago 4
"The slender hipped girl with the eyes of midnight"
apocello2010 1 year ago
i love his hands and style! outstanding pianist!!!
BassicStorm 1 year ago 2
@gcaee I tend to agree.
jaserific 1 year ago
Amazing. It's my favourite Chopin piece. His interpretation is sublime.
eilishma 1 year ago 2
hahaah jokes :P
Aryamanable 1 year ago
No seriously, why is he orange?
Aryamanable 1 year ago
@Aryamanable Because his mother was orange and the father was half-orange.
mltube 1 year ago 10
@mltube u cracked me up so hard :D:D
TripleRhu 8 months ago
Why is he orange?
Aryamanable 1 year ago 2
@Aryamanable: In the 1950's everyone ate lots of carrots, that's why
EricTheRed03 1 year ago 2
Horowitz rules in Chopin interpretation
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I don't know why, but I preferNeophyte's in my opinion. sorry !!!
greedkiller 1 year ago
I don't know why, but I prefer Zimerman's in my opinion. sorry !!!
gcaee 1 year ago
@gcaee
Don't be sorry about your oppinion man... That's the fantastic aspect of music.... Everybody interprets it differently :D.
Never a dull moment, as some people would say !!!!
Powerslider 1 year ago
Oh my goodness... 5:09-5:16. I wish I could move my hands like that.
Aryamanable 1 year ago
He must be so much inspired by his own music!! Ah... Piano is so hard to inspire others. many many many years of practice still not as good as those 6 year old kids on youtube!! haha
knymphet 1 year ago
PFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF. after watching this, the only thing i could do was to LAUGH and CRY as hard as a could at the same time. THIS VIDEO IS THE PICASSO OF MUSIC!!!!
HAHAHAHA I CANT BELIEVE IT!!! how can somebody perform so well.......................
Powerslider 1 year ago 3
How does a spectacular performance make you laugh until you cry? I'm baffled. But if ridiculousness entertains you so, check out the Schulz-Evler arrangement of the Blue Danube Waltz, particularly Lhevinne's performance of it.
T3hL337Sesshy 1 year ago
OMG, I just so the Gilels version of this ballade. It blows Horowitz away. Perfect rhythm, phrasing, vitality.
Check it out.
EugeneSternfeld 1 year ago
I don't think Picasso's paintings are as great as it seems you do, I prefer Rembrandt by far.
nonplusultra18 1 year ago
As a kid (14 years ago), my parents took me to the hall where Horowitz' his instrument was displayed for people to play on freely. I as an average kid who didn't have a clue about the situation....
Now that I see this.... OMG I HAVE PLAYED THE KEYS OF HIS PIANO!!! i cant believe it....
Powerslider 1 year ago 3
Horowitz and Hoffman!! The few brave champions of this work which its greatness eludes so many!
Gargantupimp 1 year ago
I've been listening to the various masters play this piece. This to me is the greatest. I believe Chopin woiuld have been thrilled and delighted with Horowitz' performance.
rdr555 1 year ago
Beautiful. Wish he was still here!!!
Sincerely, David Hart
SuperDavidhart 2 years ago
awesome
snoopy5577 2 years ago
the only playing that is most identical with this interpretation was the playing of
Igrid Sala Santamaria..
She played it as if the mode was one from the beginning to the end...
MrDesperateArtist 2 years ago
bravo.
indio77777 2 years ago
Best version out there.
nesta7777 2 years ago
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this is nothing compared to zimmerman. he plays with more confidence and passion. he plays more piano and more forte. watch the zimmerman performace of this piece
deanmontrose 2 years ago
stfu, zimmerman sucks bad and makes errors
n0m3n1z3 2 years ago
The whole presto section at 7:45 is so clean!! Ahhhhh, it's so outstanding.
mattmccarthymusic 2 years ago
is it just me, or this is piano..."twangy", at parts? or is it the recording?
LetTheMusicFlow1 2 years ago 3
its definitely the recording. although it would be amusing to see that maybe back in the day, performers and listeners alike had a special ear for twanginess in music.... lol
crapatitus 2 years ago
naw, i hear it too. but still. a beautiful piece by Frederic Chopin.
MINIsiev2 2 years ago
@LetTheMusicFlow1 while there might be some discrepancies with the recording, it's horowitz's piano. he preferred it to have that nasal sound.
djsfpeace 2 years ago
The sound is true, it's organic! Absolute tuning makes me angry!
Gargantupimp 1 year ago
In my opinion, this is the most amazing musical piece. I love it when its played at the end of The Pianist, most amazing scene.
sinkman666 2 years ago 4
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Is it a mistake at 7:35 ? I'm not a professional but sounds like a mistake, anyone?
Lawen78 2 years ago
who cares. its horowitz
18imnot 2 years ago
I obviously care, since I asked, duh.
Lawen78 2 years ago
So just because he's Horowitz, he can make mistakes? Here's a bit of news for you. EVERYBODY makes mistakes, horowitz, arrau, ashkenazy, richter, and every other person on youtube. We're also allowed to make mistakes. A truly good interpretation will bypass a small mistake by sheer musicality of it. It could have been a mistake, but I'm not nitpicking. This is a fantastic performance, so whatever. Better than I can do, better than you can do.
jscognamiglio 2 years ago 26
i agree. good music player is the one that touches our heart when the show begin. this's a good play and show by mr. Horrowictz,i admire him in every way.
ReaganNg1986 2 years ago
@jscognamiglio
Bravo !
Even God made mistakes !
He created mankind....
Jan .
janvkimm 1 year ago
@jscognamiglio
Very Well said!
The55555SSSSS 1 year ago
@jscognamiglio Here is supporting evidence for your side of this statement, a quote by Horowitz himself. “I must tell you I take terrible risks. Because my playing is very clear, when I make a mistake you hear it. If you want me to play only the notes without any specific dynamics, I will never make one mistake. Never be afraid to dare."
JimMorrisonAbrams 1 year ago 2
@JimMorrisonAbrams yes, i remember that quite specifically. as a musical artist its quite a give and take procedure for the accuracy of notes and the comprehension and intent of the notes to the audience. its so hard, but its one more reason why musicians such as myself practice so much everyday. this ballade gave me chills cause of how good it was. mistakes or not, He's is still human, yet extraordinary, and thats what he gave me as an audience. i adore horo as a musician, artist, and giver.
regaldrifter 1 year ago
@jscognamiglio
You've realy made me laugh. "chopin,bla,bla,richter,bla,bla,mozart, and everyone on YOUTUBE" Man, get yourself a life!
kubekbeta5 11 months ago
@jscognamiglio The small "mistakes" are what make the recording interesting, alive, and colourful :) if it is too perfect it becomes robot-like and non appealing. We need the human factor.
JanJPoulsen 10 months ago
who cares if its horowitz
crapatitus 2 years ago
@crapatitus
I think a lot of people ......
Jan.
janvkimm 1 year ago
@janvkimm what i meant to say (or at least what i think i meant to say, since it has been 9 months) was that great music is independent of names and people. to me, it doesnt matter who plays it, it matters more how its played, and how its performed. whereas horowitz is a great pianist and has several fiery performances, i dont particularly care for his popularity and immense celebrity on youtube. thats all
crapatitus 1 year ago
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@crapatitus
crappytightass YOU don't care for Horowitz's popularity on YOUTUBE?? you?
you? go back to dreaming of having such a talent
TheZeligb 1 year ago
@Lawen78 It is live so its totally possible.
ultracoolhomies 2 years ago
Yes, he did, but he's Horowitz, so nobody cares, as he's considered the last romantic, and the best interpreter of Rachmaninov and Chopin, really.
He's allowed a bit of leeway every now and then.
Oddly, until he was in his 40s, nobody liked his style, even though Skryabin and Rachmaninov loved it.
CheesePhoenix 2 years ago
no it is not a mistake. it's the recording ;)
awesome piece, and horowitz is a legend!
1p8t7r 2 years ago
fake tan horowitz?
Classicmozayful 2 years ago
no one plays the presto part better than zimerman..
at least to my taste
rvn10rvn17 2 years ago
zimerman was absolutely fabulous in all chopin....his scherzos are spine shivering! XD
LetTheMusicFlow1 2 years ago
This performance gives me shivers! First you listen and then to furfill this amazing sensation you look at these fingers playing every note with such precaution and finally you understand why it has to be played like he did and on top of that the magnificence of Chopin's work!
alexakaluigi214 2 years ago 5