Francis Planté (1839-1934): Chopin - Etude op.10 no.5 in Gb

[bummy33]

This is the way to play this piece... there is no other way. (period) haha! but seriously what an original interpretation... Everyone seems to play it in such a mainstream manner which isn't bad but this was a nice interpretation... so unique and incandescent. I have a feeling this is how Chopin would've done it

[MaslAlek]

its so huge shame, that we will never hear Chopin playing himself his pieces...

[trschaefer]

Amazing. And at age 89, just umbelievable...

[eliyaguy]

Yes, he is wonderful wonderful. and this etude especially is an insight for me, an an unexpected aspect, I really love this interpretational suggestion

[allegrissimo]

Great clarity and supern rhythm. Luckily, speed was not a goal on its own, as occurs all the time nowadays.

[arwena55]

So powerful, masculine, self-confident performance, I am really impressed, for me 5 stars!!

[superbemaison]

ça me rapproche de Chopin

[robshelrobshel]

Thank you for uploading this rarity!!!

[smithsherman]

Another testimony to the historical variance of playing before and after the perceived downbeat.Normally he plays way ahead of the beat,but here he prefers almost the whole time to lag way behind it,which lends it a sensation of playfulness in spite of some resistance.

[alexongcs]

I just love the way he plays....