Liszt, 'St Francis of Paula Walking on the Waves' played by Julian Hellaby (paulprocopolis)

[concerto35]

This is an awesome performance.

[shela2]

Thankyou for posting this rarity which must be quite a challenge for any pianist ,

and to my mind beyond critique......

[berlinzerberus]

..my friend,your left hand works very well... ;))

[pianopera]

Very succesful performance in terms of pianism and control.

However I do think it is just a little straightforward sometimes - I would like to have more grandeur, more spiritual ecstacy at some places to stress the pictorial and visionary aspect of this extraordinary piece.

Ps I wonder if those shoes are waterproof...;-)

[paulprocopolis]

Thankyou for your honest critique. If I were to play this again, my hope is that the performance would reflect the greater maturity of advancing years ... but maybe also the weaker fingers!

... and I doubt if the shoes were water-proof!

[ChrisWatch]

Lovely performance. Everything was fullfilling.

Such a piece I've not heard, but surely did enjoy to be part of the audience to such a gem.

Thanks for sharing.

[PhilBraithwaite1]

Incredible!!!

[mountain824]

It's was fantastic! Great music and absolute perfect performance!

thanks for sharing, Shela

[MagicDonDino]

Wow very impressive! I never heard this before! I hope to see your latest performance!

and special thanks also to shela2 for recommended, I had noticed but I had not stopped to listen.

All the best Julian!

[abhikmazumder]

Excellent performance!

[Pajarillo57]

Just WOW!!!

Great music and great performance!!!

Thanks Shela for sharing it!

[Tadek59]

Fantastic performance and beautiful interpretation !

5*****

Thanks for share shela2

[chad410]

very good

[gsherlock]

Beautiful playing as usual, this is a little nugget.

[mehertoorkey]

That is great Julian.I would not have recognised you.You are equally good looking now.When was this recorded?And yes, it always pays to have clean shoes.

[paulprocopolis]

The video was done in 1993 - I can't believe it's so long ago! (And thanks for your kind words!)

[shela2]

I was spellbound by your recreation of this magnificent pianowork of Liszt ....I have not heard it before but the colourful effects of the chromatic waves you managed with apparent ease?, I wonder if Liszt played it at his recitals It poses many questions I am curious about.....Thankyou