The closing is way too fast. I like the control. Overcall left hand can be less in order to bring out more of the melody and make it sound cleaner. Not enough romanticism and peotry.
For all the critics from the NY Times who post comments; for a concert soloist, there's simply no such thing as "...you should play it this way, or that way", since every musician does their own thing...and that's regardless of a written score.
the middle section is NOT played too fast. the speed is ok. BUT: you should stress the climax more, more crescendo, more ritardando.
the ending, as far as i´m concerned, is plaeyd ridicoulously fast. you completely miss the revelation and farewell felleing of this great part. you just hurry through. what a pity.
" The middle section is way too fast, too fast to get the best of it. "
If you think Danny is wrong then you think Rachmaninoff is wrong (see his performance of the piece). I think that the middle section of this piece is the most difficult to play 'convincingly' but I feel like Mr. Evans did a more than satisfactory job.
Overall a fairly nice performance. I would, however, like to make a few suggestions. This is Chopin, so it is not necessary to play everything so evenly. In fact, exaggerate your ritards as much as possible. With those runs, take your time. It would sound much better and clearer. The middle section is way too fast, too fast to get the best of it. Otherwise, it would be perfect.
excellent musician
BigArtistMiMi 4 months ago
The closing is way too fast. I like the control. Overcall left hand can be less in order to bring out more of the melody and make it sound cleaner. Not enough romanticism and peotry.
LisaRuping 2 years ago
For all the critics from the NY Times who post comments; for a concert soloist, there's simply no such thing as "...you should play it this way, or that way", since every musician does their own thing...and that's regardless of a written score.
desertdawg41 2 years ago 4
@desertdawg41 sorry dude but people are allowed opinions, and it is certainly possible to misinterpret a piece of music...
gorgolyt 1 year ago
@gorgolyt Well said! I so agree with you on all counts!
GospelAccording2ME 1 year ago
Who is this kid? I swear to God, he looks and acts EXACTLY like myself!
darrellkaiser1985 2 years ago
I actually like his playing as Chopin is presented with poise and clarity, and free of maudlin emotions.
freeqwerqwer101 3 years ago
very niiice.
bfizzle106 3 years ago
the middle section is NOT played too fast. the speed is ok. BUT: you should stress the climax more, more crescendo, more ritardando.
the ending, as far as i´m concerned, is plaeyd ridicoulously fast. you completely miss the revelation and farewell felleing of this great part. you just hurry through. what a pity.
drbenzin 3 years ago
" The middle section is way too fast, too fast to get the best of it. "
If you think Danny is wrong then you think Rachmaninoff is wrong (see his performance of the piece). I think that the middle section of this piece is the most difficult to play 'convincingly' but I feel like Mr. Evans did a more than satisfactory job.
olivedjazzer 3 years ago
i agree with last comment. the trills and runs are way to fast. we all know you can play it fast, but as such, you're losing alot of emotion.
perikymata 3 years ago
Overall a fairly nice performance. I would, however, like to make a few suggestions. This is Chopin, so it is not necessary to play everything so evenly. In fact, exaggerate your ritards as much as possible. With those runs, take your time. It would sound much better and clearer. The middle section is way too fast, too fast to get the best of it. Otherwise, it would be perfect.
zhangpianist 3 years ago
AMAZING!! i want to play this before I die...LOL
JClax10 4 years ago
you play beautifully :)
teaminappropriate 4 years ago
very beautifull,,,,,,,, loved it
ravenga 4 years ago