Ryan Layne Whitney: Balakirev, Mazurka No. 6 in A-flat major

[aurychat]

Dear Maestro, it is a true honor to hear this... so different as usual, so perfectly mastered, such a play can only come from your performance... Thanks for alerting me about this new post, I can't say anything but THANKS!

[donaldpuckett]

Sometimes, the older pianists sound better, too. ;-}



[dogtransport]

I love the way your piano sounds. Is there such a difference between modern pianos and those form 100 years ago?

[teafruitbat]

@dogtransport Thank you for the compliment on my piano. Yes, very often the old pianos, if they are good ones, have a warmer, more bell-like tone, than modern ones, that latter of which can be more powerful and strident. At least, that is my general opinion (with exceptions, of course). I have maintained this instrument well, too, which also makes a difference.

[dogtransport]

@teafruitbat Whatever the difference, I like it! Thanks for posting this video.

[StefaanHimpe]

Impressive...

[Sorcerer88]

spectacular, a highly demanding piece, and you foster every detail. Your touch and dynamic control is uncanny (e.g. the coda, 5:20), you honestly remind me of Hamelin, especially with the modest hand and body movements even in fast passages. If I'd live in the states, i'd ask for a lesson! Thanks for illuminating a lesser known work as well, seems like Balakirev indeed wrote more good music than Islamey ;)

[FabzXII]

I love to ear you and also discover new great composer like this one

Peace

[jacksongrant15]

This turned out incredibly!

[pipeline555]

Magnifico !!! excelent music...

[Labyrinthofmysoul]

This piece of music is so impeccably played. Though I confess to have negligible theoretical knowledge of pure music, yet it needs no science to see how nicely you had been playing. This is simply beyond complements.

[veeerooniicaaa]

Bravo

[jpstenino]

A first time hearing this composition. Thank you Ryan.

[jessavikingwarrior]

Delightful as always! Thank you very much!