Phenomenal performance! Thank so much for the upload. I personally like this tempo and interpretation more than Smith. It truly has a magical touch. Did he also record the counterpart Marche Triomphal?
@lexarsepa Thanks and no problem. Unfortunately Mark didn't record the Marche Triomphale, to my knowledge, though I'm sure he would be up to the task!
great performance, but i'm not sure what to think of this piece.on the one hand, i don't like the numerous repetitions, especially of the first section (even if altered) and the resulting length, on the other hand some of the harmonic developments especially in the other sections are lovely and after all it's a funeral march. perhaps it's another uncompromising vision of Alkan's, much like Medtner, not showing too much consideration for the listener.
@Sorcerer88 maybe it's a little prejudice, isn't it? do you like Tchaikovsky and all his excessive repetitions?
I myself love the altered repetitions of 1:40, 3:01 and 8:58, because this is the most beautiful passage of the piece. in my opinion, it truly should be repeated (I'd do it if I was a composer!). it is in Major, so it's like a sunshine in the middle of the funeral.
@felipesarro i don't know where the prejudice is about worrying about the barely altered repetitions, if anything it's impatience. but i agree it's a great passage and an overwhelming repeat in major, i think what i'm more concerned about is the first theme that is repeated quite often as well. i'm young, so i prefer quick tempos and no repetitions, forgive me ;) by the way, i haven't delved too deeply into tchaikovsky unfortunately, but i like scarlatti's repetitions for example.
@felipesarro I don't care much for Tchaikovsky either, hehe. My teacher asked me if I wanted to learn the first piano concerto, and I was like "NOOOOO. I want to do Brahms 1 instead!"
@felipesarro Brahms 2 is "greater" yes, but I prefer the first. I absolutely adore both though, the second is still in my very top favorites! :D Plus, Brahms 2 is very hard, whereas 1 isn't really that hard for me at all!
ah i thought perhaps this would find its way on here, really a great recording mark, you really got the tempo where it needs to be... really works well.
Such a beautiful gem.
Sword1479 1 month ago
this is a masterpiece! sad it's so rarely played.
felipesarro 1 year ago
@felipesarro I think this piece, interpreted in the right way (whatever that may be), is one of Alkan's most sincere and effective works.
4candles 1 year ago
Phenomenal performance! Thank so much for the upload. I personally like this tempo and interpretation more than Smith. It truly has a magical touch. Did he also record the counterpart Marche Triomphal?
lexarsepa 1 year ago
@lexarsepa Thanks and no problem. Unfortunately Mark didn't record the Marche Triomphale, to my knowledge, though I'm sure he would be up to the task!
4candles 1 year ago
great performance, but i'm not sure what to think of this piece.on the one hand, i don't like the numerous repetitions, especially of the first section (even if altered) and the resulting length, on the other hand some of the harmonic developments especially in the other sections are lovely and after all it's a funeral march. perhaps it's another uncompromising vision of Alkan's, much like Medtner, not showing too much consideration for the listener.
Sorcerer88 1 year ago
@Sorcerer88 maybe it's a little prejudice, isn't it? do you like Tchaikovsky and all his excessive repetitions?
I myself love the altered repetitions of 1:40, 3:01 and 8:58, because this is the most beautiful passage of the piece. in my opinion, it truly should be repeated (I'd do it if I was a composer!). it is in Major, so it's like a sunshine in the middle of the funeral.
felipesarro 1 year ago
@felipesarro i don't know where the prejudice is about worrying about the barely altered repetitions, if anything it's impatience. but i agree it's a great passage and an overwhelming repeat in major, i think what i'm more concerned about is the first theme that is repeated quite often as well. i'm young, so i prefer quick tempos and no repetitions, forgive me ;) by the way, i haven't delved too deeply into tchaikovsky unfortunately, but i like scarlatti's repetitions for example.
Sorcerer88 1 year ago
@Sorcerer88 I don't like Tchaikovsky, that's why I said that. hehe
I think I'm young also. I HOPE I'm still young. hehe
felipesarro 1 year ago
@felipesarro I don't care much for Tchaikovsky either, hehe. My teacher asked me if I wanted to learn the first piano concerto, and I was like "NOOOOO. I want to do Brahms 1 instead!"
OrangeSodaKing 11 months ago
@OrangeSodaKing Brahms rules! but I prefer Brahms 2.
felipesarro 11 months ago
@felipesarro Brahms 2 is "greater" yes, but I prefer the first. I absolutely adore both though, the second is still in my very top favorites! :D Plus, Brahms 2 is very hard, whereas 1 isn't really that hard for me at all!
OrangeSodaKing 11 months ago
ah i thought perhaps this would find its way on here, really a great recording mark, you really got the tempo where it needs to be... really works well.
88alan8800 1 year ago