I have the cd's and listen to the takes of Licad, Rubinstein, Argerich, Egorov, and also heard Zimmerman , Bolet, and Richter's. I would say Licad's take moves me the most - the contrast of the first part and the frenetic denouement to the last note. Her interpretation is similar to Youri Egorov's though their sound and pace may be a different.
This is the most beautiful interpretation of this ballade. She caresses the keys delicately and varies the loudness. Her recording available in the Music Heritage Society cd captures her virtuosity better than in this concert.
this is such a spirited performance! and she geninuely looked like she was having fun, a sign she was in complete control of where she wanted the music go. fantastic! this ranks up there with her recordings of Gottschalk (I encourage fans of her to listen to her Gottschalk album if you haven't, you're in for a real treat).
I love this. She's original and genuinely expressive, while still respecting Chopin's original rhythm and indications. I particularly like how she does the meno mosso bit starting at 2:43; some versions of this piece play that bit too quickly, in my opinion, but her rendition is so pensive and delicate.
She really does have one of the best interpretations on recording. I would recommend listening to her cd, however, as the sound on this recording on YouTube is somewhat distorted, which may affect some persons' opinions. Indeed, this is her signature piece. Unfortunately, I can't say her other performances of Chopin are of the same quality. With an exception or two, her etudes aren't anything special.
VH played this piece regularly in public. I was there on several occasions. The most he ever did was raise his eyebrows- occasionally. This was true of everything he did. Most of the time he realized a conception of the music that was unique and often incomparable for both its virtuosity and perfection of touch.
My mums friends brothers boyfriends roomate who learned the piano when they were 10 years old, says that they never look at the performers face when they play. horowitz' wife has about same amount of credit as this paticular source seeing as she isn't a performer herself . Oh i forgot, when Einstein's wife married him, she became a physics proffessor.
Wow, she reminds me of Bang Bang (Lang Lang), I think the real climax must have happened under her dress because those are the most ricidulous faces I've seen since watching Lang Lang.
Licad needs a major "facelift" of her repertoire in order to make a comeback, and FAST! She is really getting forgotten now, it can't be denied. She always plays Chopin No. 2 in her live concerts -- audiences are not dumb, they notice these things. If she keeps on offering the same pieces over and over again, she will really slip into oblivion faster than she can say "Ginuo koo " in Pampango. (And what's with her dress here? It's looks like an ugly "pantulog").
i hate her. look at her face when she plays. she looks like shes having an orgasm.. Listen to Horowitz's version. Horowitz is best. And her dress is all ugly. Im not an unfair person .. she is extreamly good.. but horowitz is betta :) <3
Well, in case you haven't noticed, live performance is asthetic as well as aural. When a performer is so self-indulgent in their own production that it looks as if they're creaming their jeans, they need to step back and take a look. A. They look foolish as hell. B. It detracts from the music as it is distracting.
Wanda Horowitz's opinions or otherwise are immaterial to me, she was not a performer. Besides, she's dead. :)
Gee, Vladimir Horowitz played with feeling, so does Earl Wild, Michelangeli. Why don't any of them look like they're creaming their pants over their own performances? Moron. Self-indulgent garbage. You're an idiot.
if its so freaking irrelivent.. WHY ON EARTH DOES SHE DO IT!?
the performer should be concentrating on playing the piece .. and i doubt she makes those faces subconsciously.she forgets she's a pianist , not an actor. and btw in the movie "the pianist" actor adrian brody is meant to make faces when this piece is played and his arent half as stupid!
I can see you interviewing Cecile Licad. "Miss Licad, why do you make those faces when you play this piece? Don't you know how stupid you look? Hey, hey, hey, Miss Licad, where are you going?!?! I'm not done with my interview!! I wanted to ask you if you've seen Adrian Brody's performance in The Pianist!! Who made your dress? Who does your hair? Who are you dating?"
i will have to disagree with that.. yes they are very dramatic, but just dont have the same diversity as cecile licad. mitsuko uchida seems pressed to show any emotion but depressed. cecile licad goes all out - happy, sad, excentric, complete loony ect.
Cecile Licad and kyung wha Chung share similar intensity and expressions in playing.... These histrionics you are referring is the icing of the performance...something that I am looking and expecting to a great performer....as long as the interpretion is there... it's the artist prerogative..these unconcious bodily movements is part of the process!!!..
I agree that both of them are intense. However, Kyung Wha Chung's facial and bodily expressions are not out of line with the music(watch her Bruch Concerto No.1) - they go with it. They never come across as mannered. Some, not all, of Ms. Licad's movements, although unconscious, look mannered - spastic shaking of the body, violent shaking and nodding of the head, looking up the ceiling, squinting and puckering. They come across as hysterical. Luckily, the music does NOT suffer.
I am also interested to see that whereas Bolet curves himself right over the keyboard and has to keep watch throughout, she starts with her eyes closed and does it all by feel. What a star performer she is.
Once of the best performances of this piece I have ever seen. Amazing how a woman, and an Asian one at that, with smaller hands and shorter fingers than men, can beat most and equal if not outplay the greats like Horowitz. Fantastic performance.
I've worn out her CD from 1984 of Chopin's second piano concerto with Andre Previn conducting the LSO. It's so good! I've heard at least a dozen others but always return to CL.
thesillycunt-- In response to your question,she compares favorably with the four pianists you mentioned. They all are capable of playing some of the most difficult music for the piano. I think that Licad's technique is the most complete of all , and her piano sound is the most beautiful of the five (check out her Schumann & Chopin solo discs). She is also the most complete artist, having excelled as a recitalist, soloist with orchestra, chamber music player & vocal accompanist.
thesillycunt-- Lisitsa is the closest to CL technically, but I have reservations about her handling virtuosic chordal passages, tonal weight for Brahms or something like Schumann's Toccata. The most interesting comparison is with Kissin & Sguoros because the three of them came to prominence about the same period, early 80's. DS made the big splash at thirteen in 1982 with Rach3, and EK at thirteen with Chop 1&2 in 1984. At 13, CL chose school but was already playing Rach3, Chopin,Ravel,more...
thesillycunt--At 13 EK & DS went pro; CL wisely chose to study with R.Serkin,Horszowski&Lipkin at Curtis. Although the boys were getting noticed for the big pieces they were playing, their musical and artisitc development was far from complete, which accounts for their decline later on. In 1980, CL at 20 received the Levintritt gold medal after three years of close monitoring of her complete development by a panel of educators & artists
thesillycunt-- With the most pestigious prize in North America (in the world to me because of the 3-year scrutiny), CL turned pro at 20 playing solo recitals and soloist with major orchestras in the US & abroad performing concertos of Tchaikowsky, Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Schumann, Saint Saens, Beethoven, Bach, Ravel,Chopin, Mozart..,as a seasoned, mature artist. From YT videos, I don't see any artistic decline. She played both Rach3 & Tchaikowsky concertos in same concert not too long ago.
How come Martha Argerich chose Lilya Zilberstein over Cecil Licad in her Music Festival in Italy? And how come Martha played so many duo piano recitals with Lilya but not with Licad? Does that mean Lilya is better than Licad? How come Martha likes Lilya better than Licad? Lilya Zilberstein is ugly.
Martha Argerich and Cecile Licad are two big personalities,very well known in the piano world for their fiery virtuosity. If you were MA, would you pick a concert partner who might overshadow you? MA playing with LZ does not mean she likes her better than CL, nor does it mean LZ is better than CL. Certainly,personal appearance had nothing to do with it. I believe that when CL has her big resurgence(hopefully soon) and MA is on the wane, they will play together in a concert before MA retires.
CL overshadowing MA? haha. C'mon. Okay overshadow in terms of histrionics and choreography maybe. There could be so many reasons why MA chose LZ(both were Busoni Comptn laureates, DG artists, fluent in several languages, both didnt see the need for histrionics to show off virtuosity etc). Or maybe it's bcause it's only Pablo Tariman(the publicist who poses as a critic) who hyped up the 'story' that MA and CL are really really good friends and that they are "equals". Sheesh.
I don't see any "histrionics and choreography" you are complaining about other than subtle facial expressions. Her arms and hands are fairly quiet with no wasted motion,yet there is no lack of controlled passion and virtuosity AND clarity in this exemplary performance. I don't know personally any of the individuals you mentioned so I have no reason to question the relationships between these artists. You sneered at the suggestion of MA & CL being equals. Just two weeks ago CL gave a generous and
CL gave a generous and demanding solo recital in Philadelphia playing 2 Scriabin sonatas (# 5&10),2 Lizst St. Francis legends and 4 Chopin Scherzi. For encore, she offered a scintillating and elegant account of Rachmaninioff-Kreisler's Liebeslied. The audience would not let her go, and she capped her gruelling evening with a brilliant rendition of Gottschalk's Tournament Galop with speed,clarity,virtuosity and exuberance that indeed boggled the mind. Not too long ago, she performed both the..
Not too long ago, she performed both the Tchaikowsky First Piano Concerto and Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto on the same evening. Being considered the equal of Cecile Licad should be a supreme compliment to any pianist, male or female. If you are a female,you SHOULD be exceedingly proud of MA & CL for they have demonstrated in no uncertain terms that female pianists can hold their own in an unfortunately male-dominated profession.
I'm a fan of Cecile Licad - I consider her an excellent pianist and artist. So, how would you describe these? shaking of the head(both slowly and violently), facial contortions, looking up in the ceiling, puckering of the lips, shaking of the face, squinting. These are the `histrionics` being referred to. I don`t have a problem with mannerisms if they don`t interfere with the music. In this case, luckily they don`t. But CL does show them - it's part of her artistic interpretation.
I really don't see anything unusual about her movements here. Male pianists are much worse in this regard. Your paisan,the great Glenn Gould used to drool over the keys,even sing along. Andre Watts' facial contortions are hard to watch up close. Cliburn,Rubinstein and Lizst all looked up to the ceiling occasionally. It's ok for men to do these things,but not for women? The only thing CL cannot do is shake her behind,not because it isn't ladylike but because she has to keep her bench height.
The point is the 'histrionics' seen from CL in this video, which are undeniable. Whether they're seen from other pianists, male or female, is not the point. Further, there's nothing sexist about my comment, which you seem to imply in your response. I wasn't comparing CL with male pianists in my comment. I can see that you clearly adore CL, which I understand. But that adulation blinds you at times from seeing her objectively, especially when she gets compared with other pianists.
I did not intend for my comments to suggest anything sexist about your comment. True, I love CL's pianism but I always keep an open mind when comparing her artistry with others. All I wanted to say in my earlier comment was that I did not find anything ugly about her movements and that I've seen worse. I'm more interested in her hands and sound than her dress, hair or facial expressions.I wouldn't mind seeing a close-up of her tackling the highly virtuosic and heavier parts of Rach 3.
"It's ok for men to do these things,but not for women" ?
You don't see anything sexist about that comment? Sexism can go either way, male or female. I understand that in your staunch support of CL, you might have made a mistake in making that point, but know that that comment came across as sexist.
Danbar: I also wanted to add that when a previous poster mentioned CL's 'histrionics' in this particular video, I concurred, and pointed out specifically what they are. But histrionics doesn't mean ugly, which is how you interpreted it. I wasn't talking about ugly movements - I was referring to mannerisms, and they're just that, nothing else. Now, whether you see them or not doesn't really matter because they're there for everyone to see.
Sorry if my comment came across as sexist, but I really didn't intend for it to be that way. It just happened that the very first pianists that came to mind with unusual mannerisms were men. Whatever our disagreement, let the music speak for itself as the final argument. Good luck.
How do you think she compares with Evgeny Kissin and Dimitris Sgouros? How about with Lilya Zilberstein and Valentina Lisitsa? May I have your opinions, please.....
Ballade no.1 is for me the very most beautiful piece ever... I would give 5 years of my life to see this piece played by chopin himself... really nice intepretation!
wonderful playing.I rarely c her recordings in stores.Youthful dreamy in 1st ballade.wellthought out and alive to the moment.amazing I've never seen Martha Argerich rec of any of the ballades yet 2,3 scherzos.Her g minor would be full of interesting touches :vital spontaneous like Hofmann's
@lovesGenet There is an available cd (Deutsche Grammophon) of Argerich playing this Ballade when she was younger. I believe the title is Argerich Plays Chopin. The fast fingers and tempi are there alright as in her Tchaikovski's Concerto No.1. But I would prefer Licad's playing of this ballade over her take.
The Tchaikovsky trio with Nadja is outstanding. I highly recommend it. The brahms horn trio on the same cd is also excellent. I'm not sure if it's still available but it's worth finding.
has anyone herad her live recording at Snta Fe Chamber Music Festival playing Korngold Quintet in E flat? Let me know what you think... It is out in the market, i still need to get one.
I have the CD and have listened to it many, many times. She plays with the Kim brothers and a cellist named Steinhardt. Their rendition is very energetic, and at the end you almost feel exhausted just listening to all 3 movements. I had to buy another recording by a different quintet for comparison, and the it was no match in terms of virtuosity and musicianship.
I have that CD as well. And you're right, their playing was full of emotion and expression - they were indeed playing with their hearts on their sleeves. BTW the only Celice Licad CD I don't have is the one from the La Jolla Summerfest (in 1998?) where she played a "Jewish" piece(???).
Does anybody out there know the URL for the Leventritt Piano Awards? I can't find it in google nor yahoo. I just wanted to know who won Leventritt gold medals after Cecile did in 1981(?). I know some previous ones such as Eugene Istomin, Gary Graffman, Garrick Ohlsson(?), etc., but I don't know of any recent ones. If you do know, please share the info with us (perhaps Cecile herself would know?). Thanks....
Does anyone know her modern repertoire? For example, does she play some Alkan and/or Sorabji? Or does her repertoire consist entirely of classical and romantic works? I just want to know how wide and eclectic her repertoire is.
She had been at the Husum PIano Festival of Rare Music in Germany in 2005 & 2006 where she played works like the Dutilleux Sonata, Ropartz Nocturne, Ginastera Sonata #2, Florent Schmitt Ombres, works of Chabrier, Poulenc Napoli, among others..
tiklado07- i admire your updated knowledge of Ms. CL's pianistic achievements - recent or not so recent. I am glad that there's an individual such as you who keep track of Ms. CL, for all you know this world had been partly deprived of experiencing her artistry either on recordings or live performances. It would truly be amazing to hear CL record works by Alkan and hopefully of Albeniz's Iberia Suite. Kudos to your info dissemination. Vive La CL!
I think there is a recording of the tchaikovsky trio with meneses and nadja salerno sonnenberg. I remember hearing it and really enjoying it. Perhaps meneses has a website where you can write him about this. I wonder if tiklido has any videos with meneses or nadja?
@monsieurhire No way, they've divorced because Meneses shacked up with a fellow cellist. It was a pity because I was looking forward to their recording of piano/cello sonatas. Anyway, that's water under the bridge and another cellist, Alban Gerhardt has a record with Cecile Licad playing pieces recorded by Pablo Casal. Gerhardt gave high praises on Cecile Licad in an interview which you could find in the web.
ofcourse, all of the comments on this video of cl are positive, for all of the 'commenters' are filipinos, i am a filipino 2, and i can not say anything bad, but ... i did not like her rendition of mozart's concerto in d minor, it sounds like rach3
Having studied under Serkin and Horszowski, it is safe to assume that Cecile Licad is an excellent interpreter of the classsical period, even if her recordings are mainly from the romantic and impressionist periods. I am a little shocked by your comment that she played the Mozart concerto like Rach 3. I will appreciate it very much if you could name the venue where she played it and the approximate date of performance.
Dear danbar73: Are you really Daniel Barenboim, the world-renowned Israeli (or Argentinian?) pianist? Sorry to bother you with my question - I am just a bit intrigued. But of course you don't have to answer my question if you don't want to; just takig a chance.
sterlingtaste01:I'm not DB. Unlike his buddies, Z. Mehta & P. Zuckerman, who performed with CL, I doubt if DB would ever collaborate with CL. Being a concert pianist himself, I can sense some measure of artistic jealousy or feeling of being overshadowed by CL's virtuosity on his part. She played with CSO under Solti & Abbado few times but never under DB during his entire tenure w/ CSO. Now that he is no longer there, I hope CL & CSO will rekindle their old magic soon.
danbar73- in regards to what you said a year ago whether D. Barenboim would collaborate with Ms. CL or not, I think the answer to that may have more bearing on Mr. DB's past attitude or reputation as I read somewhere that he even got fired from 'a conducting post' due to late-coming or tardiness if you may. Thanks for the rich infos you share regarding music in general and on pianists specifically.
Sorry to disagree, but I don't think that's the issue. As a very well-known and well-established great pianist for decades, and as a well-respected, celebrated conductor for many years, it's ridiculous to paint Barenboim as somehow insecure toward Ms. Licad. Your opinion on one of the great artists of our time was a bit disrespectful.
I was not being disrespectful, just expressing my honest opinion on how a young well-known concert pianist - conductor would react to conducting a younger,gifted concert pianist with a reputation for being an exciting virtuoso with a mind of her own. There's bound to be some friction or artistic jealousy that a mature pianist-conductor could handle better than a much younger one. That's just human nature. I like DB as a pianist/conductor. Have recorded many of his perfs & latest Vnna summer conc
Sorry, but your opinion was disrespectful. Barenboim has worked, and continues to work, with many virtuoso pianists, young and old, even well-known great ones like him. As a conductor, he's a favorite by many artists to work with.There are many possible reasons why an artist is not reengaged by an orchestra: scheduling conflicts, conflict over the artist's fee, programming changes, popularity with the audience, or simply that the management wants other artists with bigger names to play for them.
If you cannot accept my explanation, nothing I can do but at least respond to the reasons you cited why she did not perform with the Chicago Symphony under DB's 15-yr tenure. Scheduling conflicts? Very unlikely in 15-yr period. Fees? Secondary to her as she has done a lot of charity and modest fee concerts. Programming changes? Unlikely as she is fluent in all types of music, and has wide repertoire. Popularity with audience? CSO & audience & Chicago papers loved her. All her performances in the
perfs in the '80's under Solti and Abbado received huge ovations. Chicago papers gave her rave reviews even comparing her "soaring tones" to Rachmaninoff's.
Bigger names? How many names were bigger and hotter than CLon the concert circuit in the '80's? It is therefore very odd that in all 15 yrs w/ CSO, DB had not engaged CL. It all boils down to personality conflicts between the two heralded pianists. I believe at late 40's, DB did not have the maturity &security to handle the situation.
That's ok. This fact remains: Among soloists(pianists and instrumentalists), Maestro Barenboim has been regarded throughout his career to be an easy, friendly, and a very accommodating conductor to work with.
As for Ms. Licad, I don't know what happened there. The CSO management might have changed their mind about her and wanted other artists(with some orchestras, the conductor doesn't always have the last say in programming their line up of artists) - they could have also forgotten her.
DB was not just a conductor with CSO; he was the Music Director, a position of power with a lot of say in the choice of music and artists. There's no chance the CSO could have forgotten CL.Their performances with her were memorable. She never failed to inspire the CSO players to a higher level. The coupling of Rach 2 & Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with CL& the CSO,to this day, remains a top choice among critics. Nice to see DB looking content,happy and still going strong at 67.
All conductors have considerable power and say. But an orchestra is also a business organization, run by people other than the conductor. From what I know, running an orchestra has become more of a business in the last 20 years, where revenues play a crucial role for their survival.
The competition among soloists is severe. With so many well-known artists to choose from, including new artists that emerge every year, the possibility to be overlooked by an orchestra is real and happens every year. Constant promotion is needed by the artist's manager, who's role is crucial in promoting the artist's name. If the manager is not good, an artist can be forgotten easily by concert promoters. An ineffective manager can be found even within well-known management companies.
I agree that good promotion efforts by the artist's manager is crucial particularly with new artists. CL,however, had a special chemistry with CSO; their sounds are a perfect match in inspired colaborations. She could not have been overlooked.Her recording of the Tchaikovsky with CSO followed Cliburn's (25yrs before her) and Gilels (30 yrs).That's remarkable position following that illustrious list. Some years ago I heard a tape of her Ravinia(?) Schumann Concerto with CSO/Abbado that
CSO/Abbado that was one of the most beautiful, polished and inspired performances of this concerto I've ever heard. Speaking of revenue considerations, she would have helped CSO tremendously based on the continued success of Rach 2/Rhapsody coupling, her popularity with Chicago audiences and global appeal as well. Releasing commercially the coupling of Solti Tchkvsky&Abbado Schumann will surely be a big boost to CSO revenues. It's never too late. CL is still an exciting, musical artist in A form
I agree. Unfortunately, being overlooked is the reality in the classical music industry. Because of fierce competition, being overlooked can and does happen to every artist, even with famous ones. Because classical music is business, one's manager plays a make or break role in one's success. It takes a smart, creative, and caring manager to craft an artists career. Sustaining it is even more difficult. Mismanagement is a common mistake that may cost the career of the artist for a long time.
hmmmm strange.. a comment about a mozart concerto sounding like rachmaninoff 3rd concerto posted on a chopin ballade? First off.. how do hell can you make mozart sound anything like rachmaninoff? much less the 3rd concerto. Also , Oh I know there are a few filipino CL haters too...
I can almost hear Chopin say, "Why the heck ONLY Licad can play this peace this good, as if she composed the music herself! What happened to the rest of you, so-called Concert Pianists?! "
Amazing technique and interpretation. Among the 4 ballades , this is the most difficult to perform. CL played Chopin's style elegantly without exaggerations like some of the pianists did. Hope to see more of her recent concert videos.
Yes I do and not only me. Some of the pianists I met who joined international competitions are avoiding that piece cos it's very hard to interpret and it's obvious when you make mistakes unlike in the 4th theyre not cos there are many notes that can cover up if you make some mistakes.
Filipinos are asians. We have looks of the chinese and the malays, even the spaniards - (we were colonized by Spain for 300 years, then America came!)
I was hard pressed to find Licad's interpretation of such super fine precision and sensitivity. This is undoubtedly one of the most exclusive I have heard for some time since Artur Rubenstein's interpretation. Mabuhay ka Cecile! Mabuhay ang Pinoy!!!
Hey, it was the 80's and back then that dress was HOT. Her performance still is. I love that this video was professionaly made and allows us to hear her amazing range and lets us see her fingers, even though sometimes they're just a blur. Thanks for posting videos of such an amazing pianist. It's astonishing that she's not more well-known outside of elite musical circles considering how long she's been performing as one of the best.
Cecile's renditions reach across the human soul. What a great artist !! Thank you for sharing videos of her performances. The world needs to listen and watch her play.
I have the cd's and listen to the takes of Licad, Rubinstein, Argerich, Egorov, and also heard Zimmerman , Bolet, and Richter's. I would say Licad's take moves me the most - the contrast of the first part and the frenetic denouement to the last note. Her interpretation is similar to Youri Egorov's though their sound and pace may be a different.
2000jolande 2 months ago
This is the most beautiful interpretation of this ballade. She caresses the keys delicately and varies the loudness. Her recording available in the Music Heritage Society cd captures her virtuosity better than in this concert.
jeezee0210 2 months ago
this is such a spirited performance! and she geninuely looked like she was having fun, a sign she was in complete control of where she wanted the music go. fantastic! this ranks up there with her recordings of Gottschalk (I encourage fans of her to listen to her Gottschalk album if you haven't, you're in for a real treat).
cem1891 5 months ago
She plays it so beautifully! This song was made for women! And I mean that in the most sexist way possible :D
DiscoInTheNunnery 7 months ago
Has she retired? How come I don't hear about her anymore? Does she not get any offers to perform anymore?
MadamePukengkay 7 months ago
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OriginalBasaliskos 7 months ago
She looks like a vegetable salad with this dress.....
TitinioBayagbag 7 months ago
Brava.... it's also my favorite piece of Chopin.... god bless her.
albertan01 1 year ago
Superb performance of my favorite piece from Chopin. Cecile Licad continues to impress me!
LeoBaduria 1 year ago
It was her own mother who sewed the dress for her. The made her look 25 years older. She really looks like a "lelang" in that dress.
MyInfiniteWisdom 1 year ago
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MrDesperateArtist 1 year ago
I love this. She's original and genuinely expressive, while still respecting Chopin's original rhythm and indications. I particularly like how she does the meno mosso bit starting at 2:43; some versions of this piece play that bit too quickly, in my opinion, but her rendition is so pensive and delicate.
sejkhan 1 year ago
how come she can't play chopin's grande polonasie brillante op. 22 ?
sterlingtaste 1 year ago
@sterlingtaste I think you mentioned the same in other Cecil's vid clip. So what do try to drive at?
jurbinsky77 1 year ago
i cant sleep because the beauty of the music of Chopin was not fully understood here..
Almost all comments are about dresses and facial expressions which is irrelevant..
FUCK TO ALL little minded FREAKS!
MrDesperateArtist 2 years ago 2
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TO THOSE WHO ARE Concerned OF HER DRESS AND FACIAL EXPRESSION.
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MrDesperateArtist 2 years ago
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MrDesperateArtist 2 years ago
watch the filipina pianist Ingrid Sala Santamaria's interpretation of this ballade...
i like it than this one.... more romantic and fiery, i can say that is much the same as Horowitz's early recordings on this ballade during 1940's
benjosephcuyacot 2 years ago
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MrDesperateArtist 2 years ago
She really does have one of the best interpretations on recording. I would recommend listening to her cd, however, as the sound on this recording on YouTube is somewhat distorted, which may affect some persons' opinions. Indeed, this is her signature piece. Unfortunately, I can't say her other performances of Chopin are of the same quality. With an exception or two, her etudes aren't anything special.
kdlm99 2 years ago
VH played this piece regularly in public. I was there on several occasions. The most he ever did was raise his eyebrows- occasionally. This was true of everything he did. Most of the time he realized a conception of the music that was unique and often incomparable for both its virtuosity and perfection of touch.
EdwinRywalt 2 years ago
My mums friends brothers boyfriends roomate who learned the piano when they were 10 years old, says that they never look at the performers face when they play. horowitz' wife has about same amount of credit as this paticular source seeing as she isn't a performer herself . Oh i forgot, when Einstein's wife married him, she became a physics proffessor.
angelzpoo 2 years ago
Wow, she reminds me of Bang Bang (Lang Lang), I think the real climax must have happened under her dress because those are the most ricidulous faces I've seen since watching Lang Lang.
mattandtrissy 2 years ago
Have you ever watched Mitsuko Uchida play?
SamuelConcepcion 2 years ago
Good point. She looks like she's wearing a pair of those vibrating underwear, and the vibrator is set on HIGH.
mattandtrissy 2 years ago
@mattandtrissy
lol.. glad im not the only one who thinks so :) <3
angelzpoo 2 years ago
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I got a question this also implies to LangLang aswell AND I am not commenting about how good or convincing their interpretations are,or are not.
Y do you people LOOK or WATCH the performer?!
we have enough imperfection in our hearing sensivity that we better not distract our ears by watching the performer .
Horowitz wife, daughter of the great toscanini once said that she never looks at horowitz while his playing.
So the facial expressions are irelevant!!
amirmot 2 years ago
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jimmymanager 2 years ago 4
Licad needs a major "facelift" of her repertoire in order to make a comeback, and FAST! She is really getting forgotten now, it can't be denied. She always plays Chopin No. 2 in her live concerts -- audiences are not dumb, they notice these things. If she keeps on offering the same pieces over and over again, she will really slip into oblivion faster than she can say "Ginuo koo " in Pampango. (And what's with her dress here? It's looks like an ugly "pantulog").
MrSammyConcepcion 2 years ago
and to some of the previous commenties.. write ure novel somewhere else..:) <3
angelzpoo 2 years ago
i hate her. look at her face when she plays. she looks like shes having an orgasm.. Listen to Horowitz's version. Horowitz is best. And her dress is all ugly. Im not an unfair person .. she is extreamly good.. but horowitz is betta :) <3
angelzpoo 2 years ago
what ur saying is like comparing albert einstien to a well respected professor of physics at harvard or oxford university!!
amirmot 2 years ago
@amirmot
yer one of their names is worth remembering .. the other isn't.. ;)
angelzpoo 2 years ago
I got a question this also implies to LangLang aswell AND I am not commenting about how good or convincing their interpretations are,or are not.
Y do you people LOOK or WATCH the performer?!
we have enough imperfection in our hearing sensivity that we better not distract our ears by watching the performer.
Horowitz wife, daughter of the great toscanini once said that she never looks at horowitz while his playing.
So the facial expressions is irelevant!!
amirmot 2 years ago
Well, in case you haven't noticed, live performance is asthetic as well as aural. When a performer is so self-indulgent in their own production that it looks as if they're creaming their jeans, they need to step back and take a look. A. They look foolish as hell. B. It detracts from the music as it is distracting.
Wanda Horowitz's opinions or otherwise are immaterial to me, she was not a performer. Besides, she's dead. :)
mattandtrissy 2 years ago
Cecile plays this piece perfectly. It's a beautiful performance. She plays with feeling and that's what you're seeing when you watch her.
Grisostomo06 2 years ago
Gee, Vladimir Horowitz played with feeling, so does Earl Wild, Michelangeli. Why don't any of them look like they're creaming their pants over their own performances? Moron. Self-indulgent garbage. You're an idiot.
mattandtrissy 2 years ago
What difference does it make how she looks? If it's well played that's all that matters. This business about her facial expressions is trivial.
Oh and before I forget, I think you're an idiot too. So there!!
Grisostomo06 2 years ago
@amirmot
if its so freaking irrelivent.. WHY ON EARTH DOES SHE DO IT!?
the performer should be concentrating on playing the piece .. and i doubt she makes those faces subconsciously.she forgets she's a pianist , not an actor. and btw in the movie "the pianist" actor adrian brody is meant to make faces when this piece is played and his arent half as stupid!
angelzpoo 2 years ago
I can see you interviewing Cecile Licad. "Miss Licad, why do you make those faces when you play this piece? Don't you know how stupid you look? Hey, hey, hey, Miss Licad, where are you going?!?! I'm not done with my interview!! I wanted to ask you if you've seen Adrian Brody's performance in The Pianist!! Who made your dress? Who does your hair? Who are you dating?"
Grisostomo06 2 years ago
i wouldn't ask her who she was dating cause no one would date someone wearing a dress like that.
angelzpoo 2 years ago
nothingcvan beat the expressions of mitsuko uchida
unapalomablanca 2 years ago
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i will have to disagree with that.. yes they are very dramatic, but just dont have the same diversity as cecile licad. mitsuko uchida seems pressed to show any emotion but depressed. cecile licad goes all out - happy, sad, excentric, complete loony ect.
angelzpoo 1 year ago
I love her.
Ellinidara 2 years ago
This is her signature piece. And it's really good. For me, it's rivaled only by Ashkenazy's and maybe Michelangeli.
kdlm99 2 years ago
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kdlm99 2 years ago
I agree her dress is ugly! But let it not distract us from her amazing virtuosity!!
Pau9pau 2 years ago
magnificent performance.
bertokoy 2 years ago
Cecile Licad and kyung wha Chung share similar intensity and expressions in playing.... These histrionics you are referring is the icing of the performance...something that I am looking and expecting to a great performer....as long as the interpretion is there... it's the artist prerogative..these unconcious bodily movements is part of the process!!!..
patcalisura 2 years ago
I agree that both of them are intense. However, Kyung Wha Chung's facial and bodily expressions are not out of line with the music(watch her Bruch Concerto No.1) - they go with it. They never come across as mannered. Some, not all, of Ms. Licad's movements, although unconscious, look mannered - spastic shaking of the body, violent shaking and nodding of the head, looking up the ceiling, squinting and puckering. They come across as hysterical. Luckily, the music does NOT suffer.
yevkn71 2 years ago
She's incredible. No, that's an understatement.
ulsbolde89 2 years ago
I am also interested to see that whereas Bolet curves himself right over the keyboard and has to keep watch throughout, she starts with her eyes closed and does it all by feel. What a star performer she is.
bundleHastings 2 years ago
Once of the best performances of this piece I have ever seen. Amazing how a woman, and an Asian one at that, with smaller hands and shorter fingers than men, can beat most and equal if not outplay the greats like Horowitz. Fantastic performance.
bundleHastings 2 years ago
wow, I have never heard this pianist before. She plays this ballade very sincerely and full of passion. Wonderful playing!
Irelandlass7789 3 years ago
she plays like the old masters.
nastassja08 3 years ago
Thanks for this. Why not upload all her cds?
I'd love to listen to her chopin concerto recordings.
Alam mo naman, wala ka na mabili rito na classical music cds.
nolintik 3 years ago
I've worn out her CD from 1984 of Chopin's second piano concerto with Andre Previn conducting the LSO. It's so good! I've heard at least a dozen others but always return to CL.
ccdg1066 3 years ago
WOW, the ending was impressive. I've never heard it played so well at that speed.
RobinLSL 3 years ago 4
thesillycunt-- In response to your question,she compares favorably with the four pianists you mentioned. They all are capable of playing some of the most difficult music for the piano. I think that Licad's technique is the most complete of all , and her piano sound is the most beautiful of the five (check out her Schumann & Chopin solo discs). She is also the most complete artist, having excelled as a recitalist, soloist with orchestra, chamber music player & vocal accompanist.
danbar73 3 years ago
thesillycunt-- Lisitsa is the closest to CL technically, but I have reservations about her handling virtuosic chordal passages, tonal weight for Brahms or something like Schumann's Toccata. The most interesting comparison is with Kissin & Sguoros because the three of them came to prominence about the same period, early 80's. DS made the big splash at thirteen in 1982 with Rach3, and EK at thirteen with Chop 1&2 in 1984. At 13, CL chose school but was already playing Rach3, Chopin,Ravel,more...
danbar73 3 years ago
thesillycunt--At 13 EK & DS went pro; CL wisely chose to study with R.Serkin,Horszowski&Lipkin at Curtis. Although the boys were getting noticed for the big pieces they were playing, their musical and artisitc development was far from complete, which accounts for their decline later on. In 1980, CL at 20 received the Levintritt gold medal after three years of close monitoring of her complete development by a panel of educators & artists
danbar73 3 years ago
thesillycunt-- With the most pestigious prize in North America (in the world to me because of the 3-year scrutiny), CL turned pro at 20 playing solo recitals and soloist with major orchestras in the US & abroad performing concertos of Tchaikowsky, Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Schumann, Saint Saens, Beethoven, Bach, Ravel,Chopin, Mozart..,as a seasoned, mature artist. From YT videos, I don't see any artistic decline. She played both Rach3 & Tchaikowsky concertos in same concert not too long ago.
danbar73 3 years ago
How come Martha Argerich chose Lilya Zilberstein over Cecil Licad in her Music Festival in Italy? And how come Martha played so many duo piano recitals with Lilya but not with Licad? Does that mean Lilya is better than Licad? How come Martha likes Lilya better than Licad? Lilya Zilberstein is ugly.
thesillycunt 3 years ago
Martha Argerich and Cecile Licad are two big personalities,very well known in the piano world for their fiery virtuosity. If you were MA, would you pick a concert partner who might overshadow you? MA playing with LZ does not mean she likes her better than CL, nor does it mean LZ is better than CL. Certainly,personal appearance had nothing to do with it. I believe that when CL has her big resurgence(hopefully soon) and MA is on the wane, they will play together in a concert before MA retires.
danbar73 3 years ago
CL overshadowing MA? haha. C'mon. Okay overshadow in terms of histrionics and choreography maybe. There could be so many reasons why MA chose LZ(both were Busoni Comptn laureates, DG artists, fluent in several languages, both didnt see the need for histrionics to show off virtuosity etc). Or maybe it's bcause it's only Pablo Tariman(the publicist who poses as a critic) who hyped up the 'story' that MA and CL are really really good friends and that they are "equals". Sheesh.
OrochimaruEpal 3 years ago
I don't see any "histrionics and choreography" you are complaining about other than subtle facial expressions. Her arms and hands are fairly quiet with no wasted motion,yet there is no lack of controlled passion and virtuosity AND clarity in this exemplary performance. I don't know personally any of the individuals you mentioned so I have no reason to question the relationships between these artists. You sneered at the suggestion of MA & CL being equals. Just two weeks ago CL gave a generous and
danbar73 3 years ago
CL gave a generous and demanding solo recital in Philadelphia playing 2 Scriabin sonatas (# 5&10),2 Lizst St. Francis legends and 4 Chopin Scherzi. For encore, she offered a scintillating and elegant account of Rachmaninioff-Kreisler's Liebeslied. The audience would not let her go, and she capped her gruelling evening with a brilliant rendition of Gottschalk's Tournament Galop with speed,clarity,virtuosity and exuberance that indeed boggled the mind. Not too long ago, she performed both the..
danbar73 3 years ago
Not too long ago, she performed both the Tchaikowsky First Piano Concerto and Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto on the same evening. Being considered the equal of Cecile Licad should be a supreme compliment to any pianist, male or female. If you are a female,you SHOULD be exceedingly proud of MA & CL for they have demonstrated in no uncertain terms that female pianists can hold their own in an unfortunately male-dominated profession.
danbar73 3 years ago
I'm a fan of Cecile Licad - I consider her an excellent pianist and artist. So, how would you describe these? shaking of the head(both slowly and violently), facial contortions, looking up in the ceiling, puckering of the lips, shaking of the face, squinting. These are the `histrionics` being referred to. I don`t have a problem with mannerisms if they don`t interfere with the music. In this case, luckily they don`t. But CL does show them - it's part of her artistic interpretation.
torontochopin 2 years ago
I really don't see anything unusual about her movements here. Male pianists are much worse in this regard. Your paisan,the great Glenn Gould used to drool over the keys,even sing along. Andre Watts' facial contortions are hard to watch up close. Cliburn,Rubinstein and Lizst all looked up to the ceiling occasionally. It's ok for men to do these things,but not for women? The only thing CL cannot do is shake her behind,not because it isn't ladylike but because she has to keep her bench height.
danbar73 2 years ago
The point is the 'histrionics' seen from CL in this video, which are undeniable. Whether they're seen from other pianists, male or female, is not the point. Further, there's nothing sexist about my comment, which you seem to imply in your response. I wasn't comparing CL with male pianists in my comment. I can see that you clearly adore CL, which I understand. But that adulation blinds you at times from seeing her objectively, especially when she gets compared with other pianists.
torontochopin 2 years ago
I did not intend for my comments to suggest anything sexist about your comment. True, I love CL's pianism but I always keep an open mind when comparing her artistry with others. All I wanted to say in my earlier comment was that I did not find anything ugly about her movements and that I've seen worse. I'm more interested in her hands and sound than her dress, hair or facial expressions.I wouldn't mind seeing a close-up of her tackling the highly virtuosic and heavier parts of Rach 3.
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danbar73 2 years ago
Nothing sexist? Look at what you said:
"It's ok for men to do these things,but not for women" ?
You don't see anything sexist about that comment? Sexism can go either way, male or female. I understand that in your staunch support of CL, you might have made a mistake in making that point, but know that that comment came across as sexist.
torontochopin 2 years ago 5
Danbar: I also wanted to add that when a previous poster mentioned CL's 'histrionics' in this particular video, I concurred, and pointed out specifically what they are. But histrionics doesn't mean ugly, which is how you interpreted it. I wasn't talking about ugly movements - I was referring to mannerisms, and they're just that, nothing else. Now, whether you see them or not doesn't really matter because they're there for everyone to see.
torontochopin 2 years ago
Sorry if my comment came across as sexist, but I really didn't intend for it to be that way. It just happened that the very first pianists that came to mind with unusual mannerisms were men. Whatever our disagreement, let the music speak for itself as the final argument. Good luck.
danbar73 2 years ago
Her dress is ugly, PERIOD!
LuzCunt 2 years ago
bravo ms. licad!!!
marcoyuan012 3 years ago
I was dancing
OorvakanSar 3 years ago
How do you think she compares with Evgeny Kissin and Dimitris Sgouros? How about with Lilya Zilberstein and Valentina Lisitsa? May I have your opinions, please.....
thesillycunt 3 years ago
Great coda!
shishirth 3 years ago
Yup!
jero13595 3 years ago
I'm gonna slap your face, lol. There's no coda
OorvakanSar 3 years ago
Ballade no.1 is for me the very most beautiful piece ever... I would give 5 years of my life to see this piece played by chopin himself... really nice intepretation!
But I prefer cecile ousset's
Sufizmoe 3 years ago 2
Realy?I didn't know that Cecile Ousset made a recording of this work.I loove Ce. Usset,she is a real artist!!
Janklavier1997 3 years ago
whilst no could say she isn't an excellent pianist, it fails to show the depth of feeling that is really what Chopin is all about.
flugelmaniac 3 years ago
i could agree, for this recording. but listen to her interpretation in her chopin cd, its excellent
libetta 3 years ago
The best I've ever heard! While I don't really like Licad's interpretations, this is just superb!
jero13595 3 years ago
wonderful playing.I rarely c her recordings in stores.Youthful dreamy in 1st ballade.wellthought out and alive to the moment.amazing I've never seen Martha Argerich rec of any of the ballades yet 2,3 scherzos.Her g minor would be full of interesting touches :vital spontaneous like Hofmann's
lovesGenet 4 years ago
@lovesGenet There is an available cd (Deutsche Grammophon) of Argerich playing this Ballade when she was younger. I believe the title is Argerich Plays Chopin. The fast fingers and tempi are there alright as in her Tchaikovski's Concerto No.1. But I would prefer Licad's playing of this ballade over her take.
jeezee0210 2 months ago
The Tchaikovsky trio with Nadja is outstanding. I highly recommend it. The brahms horn trio on the same cd is also excellent. I'm not sure if it's still available but it's worth finding.
doggiepu 4 years ago
has anyone herad her live recording at Snta Fe Chamber Music Festival playing Korngold Quintet in E flat? Let me know what you think... It is out in the market, i still need to get one.
yellowkoi 4 years ago
I have the CD and have listened to it many, many times. She plays with the Kim brothers and a cellist named Steinhardt. Their rendition is very energetic, and at the end you almost feel exhausted just listening to all 3 movements. I had to buy another recording by a different quintet for comparison, and the it was no match in terms of virtuosity and musicianship.
KevinFromSD 4 years ago
Thanks Kevin. I would sure get the cd now. I remembered I had the Tchai. Piano Trio with her. It was amazingly full of expression, power, vitality.
yellowkoi 4 years ago
I have that CD as well. And you're right, their playing was full of emotion and expression - they were indeed playing with their hearts on their sleeves. BTW the only Celice Licad CD I don't have is the one from the La Jolla Summerfest (in 1998?) where she played a "Jewish" piece(???).
KevinFromSD 4 years ago
Does anybody out there know the URL for the Leventritt Piano Awards? I can't find it in google nor yahoo. I just wanted to know who won Leventritt gold medals after Cecile did in 1981(?). I know some previous ones such as Eugene Istomin, Gary Graffman, Garrick Ohlsson(?), etc., but I don't know of any recent ones. If you do know, please share the info with us (perhaps Cecile herself would know?). Thanks....
KevinFromSD 4 years ago
Ooops, sorry, I meant Joseph Kalichstein, not Garrick Olssohn...
KevinFromSD 4 years ago
what i thought she was the last one to recieved the award in 1981 and it ended there.
yellowkoi 4 years ago
Does anyone know her modern repertoire? For example, does she play some Alkan and/or Sorabji? Or does her repertoire consist entirely of classical and romantic works? I just want to know how wide and eclectic her repertoire is.
sterlingtaste01 4 years ago
She had been at the Husum PIano Festival of Rare Music in Germany in 2005 & 2006 where she played works like the Dutilleux Sonata, Ropartz Nocturne, Ginastera Sonata #2, Florent Schmitt Ombres, works of Chabrier, Poulenc Napoli, among others..
tiklado07 4 years ago
tiklado07- i admire your updated knowledge of Ms. CL's pianistic achievements - recent or not so recent. I am glad that there's an individual such as you who keep track of Ms. CL, for all you know this world had been partly deprived of experiencing her artistry either on recordings or live performances. It would truly be amazing to hear CL record works by Alkan and hopefully of Albeniz's Iberia Suite. Kudos to your info dissemination. Vive La CL!
op11no3 3 years ago
I think there is a recording of the tchaikovsky trio with meneses and nadja salerno sonnenberg. I remember hearing it and really enjoying it. Perhaps meneses has a website where you can write him about this. I wonder if tiklido has any videos with meneses or nadja?
doggiepu 4 years ago
please... play with cellist Antonio Meneses again!
monsieurhire 4 years ago
@monsieurhire No way, they've divorced because Meneses shacked up with a fellow cellist. It was a pity because I was looking forward to their recording of piano/cello sonatas. Anyway, that's water under the bridge and another cellist, Alban Gerhardt has a record with Cecile Licad playing pieces recorded by Pablo Casal. Gerhardt gave high praises on Cecile Licad in an interview which you could find in the web.
jeezee0210 2 months ago
fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
monsieurhire 4 years ago
ofcourse, all of the comments on this video of cl are positive, for all of the 'commenters' are filipinos, i am a filipino 2, and i can not say anything bad, but ... i did not like her rendition of mozart's concerto in d minor, it sounds like rach3
marrieter08 4 years ago
Having studied under Serkin and Horszowski, it is safe to assume that Cecile Licad is an excellent interpreter of the classsical period, even if her recordings are mainly from the romantic and impressionist periods. I am a little shocked by your comment that she played the Mozart concerto like Rach 3. I will appreciate it very much if you could name the venue where she played it and the approximate date of performance.
danbar73 4 years ago
Dear danbar73: Are you really Daniel Barenboim, the world-renowned Israeli (or Argentinian?) pianist? Sorry to bother you with my question - I am just a bit intrigued. But of course you don't have to answer my question if you don't want to; just takig a chance.
sterlingtaste01 4 years ago
sterlingtaste01:I'm not DB. Unlike his buddies, Z. Mehta & P. Zuckerman, who performed with CL, I doubt if DB would ever collaborate with CL. Being a concert pianist himself, I can sense some measure of artistic jealousy or feeling of being overshadowed by CL's virtuosity on his part. She played with CSO under Solti & Abbado few times but never under DB during his entire tenure w/ CSO. Now that he is no longer there, I hope CL & CSO will rekindle their old magic soon.
danbar73 4 years ago
danbar73- in regards to what you said a year ago whether D. Barenboim would collaborate with Ms. CL or not, I think the answer to that may have more bearing on Mr. DB's past attitude or reputation as I read somewhere that he even got fired from 'a conducting post' due to late-coming or tardiness if you may. Thanks for the rich infos you share regarding music in general and on pianists specifically.
op11no3 3 years ago
I think Daniel Barenboim is very secure with his stature as a great pianist and conductor.
yevkn71 2 years ago
At his age now, he should feel quite secure; 20-25 years ago is a different story. It is human nature shared by everyone.
danbar73 2 years ago
Sorry to disagree, but I don't think that's the issue. As a very well-known and well-established great pianist for decades, and as a well-respected, celebrated conductor for many years, it's ridiculous to paint Barenboim as somehow insecure toward Ms. Licad. Your opinion on one of the great artists of our time was a bit disrespectful.
yevkn71 2 years ago
I was not being disrespectful, just expressing my honest opinion on how a young well-known concert pianist - conductor would react to conducting a younger,gifted concert pianist with a reputation for being an exciting virtuoso with a mind of her own. There's bound to be some friction or artistic jealousy that a mature pianist-conductor could handle better than a much younger one. That's just human nature. I like DB as a pianist/conductor. Have recorded many of his perfs & latest Vnna summer conc
danbar73 2 years ago
Sorry, but your opinion was disrespectful. Barenboim has worked, and continues to work, with many virtuoso pianists, young and old, even well-known great ones like him. As a conductor, he's a favorite by many artists to work with.There are many possible reasons why an artist is not reengaged by an orchestra: scheduling conflicts, conflict over the artist's fee, programming changes, popularity with the audience, or simply that the management wants other artists with bigger names to play for them.
yevkn71 2 years ago
If you cannot accept my explanation, nothing I can do but at least respond to the reasons you cited why she did not perform with the Chicago Symphony under DB's 15-yr tenure. Scheduling conflicts? Very unlikely in 15-yr period. Fees? Secondary to her as she has done a lot of charity and modest fee concerts. Programming changes? Unlikely as she is fluent in all types of music, and has wide repertoire. Popularity with audience? CSO & audience & Chicago papers loved her. All her performances in the
danbar73 2 years ago
perfs in the '80's under Solti and Abbado received huge ovations. Chicago papers gave her rave reviews even comparing her "soaring tones" to Rachmaninoff's.
Bigger names? How many names were bigger and hotter than CLon the concert circuit in the '80's? It is therefore very odd that in all 15 yrs w/ CSO, DB had not engaged CL. It all boils down to personality conflicts between the two heralded pianists. I believe at late 40's, DB did not have the maturity &security to handle the situation.
danbar73 2 years ago
That's ok. This fact remains: Among soloists(pianists and instrumentalists), Maestro Barenboim has been regarded throughout his career to be an easy, friendly, and a very accommodating conductor to work with.
As for Ms. Licad, I don't know what happened there. The CSO management might have changed their mind about her and wanted other artists(with some orchestras, the conductor doesn't always have the last say in programming their line up of artists) - they could have also forgotten her.
yevkn71 2 years ago
DB was not just a conductor with CSO; he was the Music Director, a position of power with a lot of say in the choice of music and artists. There's no chance the CSO could have forgotten CL.Their performances with her were memorable. She never failed to inspire the CSO players to a higher level. The coupling of Rach 2 & Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with CL& the CSO,to this day, remains a top choice among critics. Nice to see DB looking content,happy and still going strong at 67.
danbar73 2 years ago
All conductors have considerable power and say. But an orchestra is also a business organization, run by people other than the conductor. From what I know, running an orchestra has become more of a business in the last 20 years, where revenues play a crucial role for their survival.
yevkn71 2 years ago
The competition among soloists is severe. With so many well-known artists to choose from, including new artists that emerge every year, the possibility to be overlooked by an orchestra is real and happens every year. Constant promotion is needed by the artist's manager, who's role is crucial in promoting the artist's name. If the manager is not good, an artist can be forgotten easily by concert promoters. An ineffective manager can be found even within well-known management companies.
yevkn71 2 years ago
I agree that good promotion efforts by the artist's manager is crucial particularly with new artists. CL,however, had a special chemistry with CSO; their sounds are a perfect match in inspired colaborations. She could not have been overlooked.Her recording of the Tchaikovsky with CSO followed Cliburn's (25yrs before her) and Gilels (30 yrs).That's remarkable position following that illustrious list. Some years ago I heard a tape of her Ravinia(?) Schumann Concerto with CSO/Abbado that
danbar73 2 years ago
CSO/Abbado that was one of the most beautiful, polished and inspired performances of this concerto I've ever heard. Speaking of revenue considerations, she would have helped CSO tremendously based on the continued success of Rach 2/Rhapsody coupling, her popularity with Chicago audiences and global appeal as well. Releasing commercially the coupling of Solti Tchkvsky&Abbado Schumann will surely be a big boost to CSO revenues. It's never too late. CL is still an exciting, musical artist in A form
danbar73 2 years ago
I agree. Unfortunately, being overlooked is the reality in the classical music industry. Because of fierce competition, being overlooked can and does happen to every artist, even with famous ones. Because classical music is business, one's manager plays a make or break role in one's success. It takes a smart, creative, and caring manager to craft an artists career. Sustaining it is even more difficult. Mismanagement is a common mistake that may cost the career of the artist for a long time.
yevkn71 2 years ago
hmmmm strange.. a comment about a mozart concerto sounding like rachmaninoff 3rd concerto posted on a chopin ballade? First off.. how do hell can you make mozart sound anything like rachmaninoff? much less the 3rd concerto. Also , Oh I know there are a few filipino CL haters too...
aspacguy1 4 years ago
uauuu¡¡¡¡¡ it's a superb version
juancillo 4 years ago
absolutely beautiful, one of the best i've seen
moeman1984 4 years ago
I have always been in awe of her amazing pianistic temperament. Brava Ms. Licad!
SR
Sanrus 4 years ago
not "peace", but "piece" :-)
kurumbot 4 years ago
I can almost hear Chopin say, "Why the heck ONLY Licad can play this peace this good, as if she composed the music herself! What happened to the rest of you, so-called Concert Pianists?! "
kurumbot 4 years ago
Amazing technique and interpretation. Among the 4 ballades , this is the most difficult to perform. CL played Chopin's style elegantly without exaggerations like some of the pianists did. Hope to see more of her recent concert videos.
ricseste 4 years ago
You consider the first ballade to be even harder than the fourth? Most would say the fourth is harder from a technical standpoint and an emotional.
jonnyboy126 3 years ago
Yes I do and some pianists who joined interna
ricseste 3 years ago
Yes I do and not only me. Some of the pianists I met who joined international competitions are avoiding that piece cos it's very hard to interpret and it's obvious when you make mistakes unlike in the 4th theyre not cos there are many notes that can cover up if you make some mistakes.
ricseste 3 years ago
Filipinos are asians. We have looks of the chinese and the malays, even the spaniards - (we were colonized by Spain for 300 years, then America came!)
tiklado07 4 years ago
I'm confused: Are we Asians or Pacific Islanders? What are we "officially" anyway?
KevinFromSD 4 years ago
We're asians
gemininer 4 years ago
Is she Chinese from the Phillipine? She looks so Chinese.....
PianoRon 4 years ago
I was hard pressed to find Licad's interpretation of such super fine precision and sensitivity. This is undoubtedly one of the most exclusive I have heard for some time since Artur Rubenstein's interpretation. Mabuhay ka Cecile! Mabuhay ang Pinoy!!!
francoom 4 years ago
Hey, it was the 80's and back then that dress was HOT. Her performance still is. I love that this video was professionaly made and allows us to hear her amazing range and lets us see her fingers, even though sometimes they're just a blur. Thanks for posting videos of such an amazing pianist. It's astonishing that she's not more well-known outside of elite musical circles considering how long she's been performing as one of the best.
josurim 4 years ago
she looks like a fruit salad on her dress, BRAVO CECILE LICAD!!!
marrieter08 4 years ago
Wonderful interpretation! The BEST I know!
Lambertus2000 4 years ago
I am speechless!!!!!
blueyoyi 4 years ago
Cecile's renditions reach across the human soul. What a great artist !! Thank you for sharing videos of her performances. The world needs to listen and watch her play.
dscrt48 4 years ago
I have seen & heard Evgeny Kissin and
Krystian Zimmermann play this Chopin ballade
but I think CL's rendition is still the
best. Either that or I haven't heard the
best interpretation and performance yet, and
I have heard quite a lot.
KevinFromSD 4 years ago