Michelangeli plays Chopin Waltz No.17 in E flat major Op.Posth .

[paopaomanalansan]

This sounds like Schubert's.. but it's Chopin's.

[miker2001]

I am no expert at Chopin, but this piece certainly seems lacking in many respects.

[gohanisbuckethead]

he looks like the kind of guy that doesnt want to be touched by others . i bet he got his ass kicked at school everyday

[epilachna]

@gohanisbuckethead - What an odd observation! But I agree. His mannerisms seem a bit OCD. I wonder if he really was?

[ennovyiohc]

@epilachna I think he was cleaning the keyboard to prevent playing on the slippery keys since (I assume) his hands were sweating from the previous song(s) that he was playing (If there was one). You can tell he was warm since he was trying to wipe out the sweat on his forehead in the beginning of the video. But who knows, maybe he did suffer from OCD?

Nonetheless, gotta appreciate the beautiful performance.

[hymnofashes]

@gohanisbuckethead He was a fighter pilot and killed the motherfuckers you refer to before becoming a perfect piano player. Look it up.

[newFranzFerencLiszt]

I can't find the "special vote" button. Anyone can help me?

[chutdigadut]

very nice! I've never heard this waltz before until now

[pianosemigod]

a true master

[richclayderman]

harsh? WTF

[RBVTBONE]

From the way he wiped his brow at the beginning he was probably nervous which could explain why he played it a little harsh.

[The55555SSSSS]

How can you criticize?

Are you considered one of the best pianists in the 20 th century?

He is Michelangeli!

[DoubleGauss]

His playing is a little harsh.

[The55555SSSSS]

NO HE IS NOT

[anandramanathan]

I'd wish he'd play the piece a little more gentle (like he plays the main phrase the last time).

[PatheticSonatas]

Smooth and gentle tune. Love it!

[BohemianMemeMusic]

whoever did not rate this 5 stars is a mysterious being~

thx for posting !

[nicklewisatx]

I think i accidently thumbs downed this comment. I didn't mean to! lol I agree totally!

[DDJRS]

Buena calidad acústica