je trouve que c'est pas mal du tout vraiment bravo cela dit ca serait bien si l'accompagnement etait un peu moins fort car on a besoin tout de meme d'entendre mieux les deux plans sonore puis au niveau des pedales je ne suis pas toujours d'accord mais cela dit ca ce voit que vous avait bien compris l'oeuvre bravoo encore
You are amazing. This is my favorite piano song. I think it would sound a little better if you slowed down though. You play so fast I feel like you do not get to experience all the great harmonies.
Hi. This is usually heard slower but it is actually marked 'Andante', rather than 'Molto Adagio' (as usually played). Cellists can pull off a slower tempo (as the cello sustains) but Saint-Saens almost certainly would have expected more flow to the piece. Godowksy suggested that this is only supposed to last two minutes! There are a places where I would like to have stretched the sound out a little more to reveal certain details, but I wouldn't personally want to reduce the prevailing tempo.
Unfortunately, not everyone has the luxury of a well-regulated Steinway or Fazioli. When you play this in vicinity of the suggested tempo on a 100 year old upright piano that has never undergone restoration work, there is a limit to how much it is possible to subdue the accompaniment figurations, no matter how extensively one exaggerates. As for 'no voicing' try Libetta- who shows absolutely no interest whatsoever in revealing the beautiful counterpoint that Godowsky added.
Very, very nice. The inner darkness and yearning is Rachmaninovesque and you convice, and the reason for this [apart from the odd technical hiccup] is because you play from the heart, and this wins ....... ALWAYS!!!
and haha I translated that German guy's comments: "To just play it as a kitchen woman without excitements of the beautiful noise" and "Pardon did not want to hurt I you. To place but attempts more truth in your interpretations. You play the excitement as mécanic. A musician is not machine which can be repeated. Work, more modest work and, i.e. is not APPROX. to impress suffering not worth attempts."
Thanks. This can certainly be played rather better (look at Cherkassky), but I'm not sure what the hell that German guy was on about. There's nothing worse than people that use pompous yet vague language (as though they have something deeply profound to say) when they can't make a single specific point about the music itself.
yeah, I hate that! anyway... whatever he might have meant was just STUPID... I bet he doesn't even play piano... And i could certainly not play it that well myself!! I've been working on a less "fluttery" solo version of the Swan for some time now but your clip makes me want to take it further lol... where did you get that sheet music??
It was on a website for a while but the site disappeared recently, I'm afraid. I don't think I have the file for it anywhere. There's also an arrangement by Siloti which is more straight. Rachmaninoff recorded that one. There's some guy that runs a Godowsky site with downloads of various Chopin etude arrangements. You could try him.
Oh, and by the way, I watched that Cherkassky thing and um.... I actually have to say I think you got the melody in the right hand ...OUT a lot better than he did... to me his version of it had a lot more right hand than it should... to say something critical though, maybe you could work a little on the ritardandos, and differences between forte and piano... as in f.ex the "scales" upwards to the high peaks could be a bit more dramatic...
grr... I'm sorry -- I meant that Cherkassky's "version" had more LEFT hand than it should... not right hand... thanks for the tip anyway, I'll be sure to check it out!!
That's a fair point. It's tricky in this piece though, because as you reach the high-point of the phrase an imitation begins in the tenor part. Personally I try to bring out the new voice very clearly, but to do so does takes attention from the top. It's hard to get the balance.
Since I was about 7 I think, but I was rubbish for years. I only did grade 8 at 17 I think and I was still really crap then. Technique never came naturally but I've improved it over the last 2-3 years.
Ok, I'll admit that the comment is wrong-headed. I think you're playing it in an older style, that style is very appropriate for this music, and you pull it off nicely. I think it deserves more than 3 stars, but people are put off by the sound of the piano and don't bother with the performance. You're trying to do something with the inner voices instead of just dashing them off dutifully like the Katt person who also has a video of this piece. Nice job.
You've got some nerve asking for that, after leaving rude comments on my films because I told you that I don't have permission to give you the Jarrett transcription (and gave you the transcriber's details).
Even if I had the copy, I certainly wouldn't be in any hurry to send it to you.
Verzeihung wollte ich nicht dich verletzen. Aber Versuche mehr Wahrheit in deinen Interpretationen zu stellen. Die Aufregung spielst du als ein mécanic. Ein Musiker ist keine zu wiederholende Maschine. Arbeit, bescheidenere Arbeit und, das heißt ist Versuche nicht CA zu beeindrucken das Leiden nicht wert.
Whoa. Is your piano flat?
001Asoer 1 year ago
Get a haircut
CLASSICAListheWAY 1 year ago
Beautiful.
bumeyes1000 2 years ago
je trouve que c'est pas mal du tout vraiment bravo cela dit ca serait bien si l'accompagnement etait un peu moins fort car on a besoin tout de meme d'entendre mieux les deux plans sonore puis au niveau des pedales je ne suis pas toujours d'accord mais cela dit ca ce voit que vous avait bien compris l'oeuvre bravoo encore
istreba 2 years ago
wow!. this is the only thing i can say.!! i also love this song very much~ thank you for sharing!~
zzminar 3 years ago
You are amazing. This is my favorite piano song. I think it would sound a little better if you slowed down though. You play so fast I feel like you do not get to experience all the great harmonies.
levenst1 3 years ago
Hi. This is usually heard slower but it is actually marked 'Andante', rather than 'Molto Adagio' (as usually played). Cellists can pull off a slower tempo (as the cello sustains) but Saint-Saens almost certainly would have expected more flow to the piece. Godowksy suggested that this is only supposed to last two minutes! There are a places where I would like to have stretched the sound out a little more to reveal certain details, but I wouldn't personally want to reduce the prevailing tempo.
cziffra1980 3 years ago
mind if you provide the URL for this sheet? =D thanks
tzhexuan 3 years ago
I never knew this beautiful Godowsky transcription could be banged the bejeezus out of. Every not is mf or louder; no subtlety, no voicing.
donaldcollup 3 years ago 3
Unfortunately, not everyone has the luxury of a well-regulated Steinway or Fazioli. When you play this in vicinity of the suggested tempo on a 100 year old upright piano that has never undergone restoration work, there is a limit to how much it is possible to subdue the accompaniment figurations, no matter how extensively one exaggerates. As for 'no voicing' try Libetta- who shows absolutely no interest whatsoever in revealing the beautiful counterpoint that Godowsky added.
cziffra1980 3 years ago
ah, lovely, i love how Godowsky uses so many contrapuntalities in his compositions
Mikerizzle 3 years ago
My ... you play that GOOD!!!
blueyoyi 4 years ago
very personal interpreation of this piece!! completeley different from the existing recordings, one word: bravo!!!
marcelmombeekeigen 4 years ago
great performance anyway :)
daftdisneypirates 4 years ago
help!! where can I get the sheet music for this version?
daftdisneypirates 4 years ago
Very, very nice. The inner darkness and yearning is Rachmaninovesque and you convice, and the reason for this [apart from the odd technical hiccup] is because you play from the heart, and this wins ....... ALWAYS!!!
vladdegs 4 years ago
best version of this piece would be that of Albert Tiu's. anyone here heard it already? it's even better than cherkassky's, no joke!
libetta 4 years ago
One of my fav pieces. Would love to see you record it via a proper video camera so it'd sound proper.
Nevertheless, one of the best played on youtube.
fugzed 4 years ago
this is awesome~ I can never arranged anything, also, its beautifully arranged! you're truly talented =] please keep up the great work ^^
pinkuharo 4 years ago
Bravo! I honestly dont see why this was given only 2 stars.
wvtn 4 years ago
I DO LOVE YOU PLAYING SAINT-SäENS... thank you very much..you re very sweet and kindly to offer to all youtube comunity this difficult piano music.
spectra57 4 years ago
and haha I translated that German guy's comments: "To just play it as a kitchen woman without excitements of the beautiful noise" and "Pardon did not want to hurt I you. To place but attempts more truth in your interpretations. You play the excitement as mécanic. A musician is not machine which can be repeated. Work, more modest work and, i.e. is not APPROX. to impress suffering not worth attempts."
LN1990 5 years ago
wow, that is beautiful!
nice arrangement!! very umm.. fluttery :P you're really good!!!
LN1990 5 years ago
Thanks. This can certainly be played rather better (look at Cherkassky), but I'm not sure what the hell that German guy was on about. There's nothing worse than people that use pompous yet vague language (as though they have something deeply profound to say) when they can't make a single specific point about the music itself.
cziffra1980 5 years ago
yeah, I hate that! anyway... whatever he might have meant was just STUPID... I bet he doesn't even play piano... And i could certainly not play it that well myself!! I've been working on a less "fluttery" solo version of the Swan for some time now but your clip makes me want to take it further lol... where did you get that sheet music??
LN1990 5 years ago
It was on a website for a while but the site disappeared recently, I'm afraid. I don't think I have the file for it anywhere. There's also an arrangement by Siloti which is more straight. Rachmaninoff recorded that one. There's some guy that runs a Godowsky site with downloads of various Chopin etude arrangements. You could try him.
cziffra1980 5 years ago
Oh, and by the way, I watched that Cherkassky thing and um.... I actually have to say I think you got the melody in the right hand ...OUT a lot better than he did... to me his version of it had a lot more right hand than it should... to say something critical though, maybe you could work a little on the ritardandos, and differences between forte and piano... as in f.ex the "scales" upwards to the high peaks could be a bit more dramatic...
LN1990 5 years ago
grr... I'm sorry -- I meant that Cherkassky's "version" had more LEFT hand than it should... not right hand... thanks for the tip anyway, I'll be sure to check it out!!
LN1990 5 years ago
That's a fair point. It's tricky in this piece though, because as you reach the high-point of the phrase an imitation begins in the tenor part. Personally I try to bring out the new voice very clearly, but to do so does takes attention from the top. It's hard to get the balance.
cziffra1980 5 years ago
yeah, it's not easy, i've had to work a lot on it myself hehe.... the whole thing is DAMN good though!! great work!! :D how long have you played??
LN1990 5 years ago
Since I was about 7 I think, but I was rubbish for years. I only did grade 8 at 17 I think and I was still really crap then. Technique never came naturally but I've improved it over the last 2-3 years.
cziffra1980 5 years ago
This explains rather a lot. Are you sure about the part after "but" in the last sentence?
friendlyfinch 4 years ago 2
Hmmm. Another 'friendly' comment! Do you just like to make cheap quips or do have anything to say about the music?
cziffra1980 4 years ago
Ok, I'll admit that the comment is wrong-headed. I think you're playing it in an older style, that style is very appropriate for this music, and you pull it off nicely. I think it deserves more than 3 stars, but people are put off by the sound of the piano and don't bother with the performance. You're trying to do something with the inner voices instead of just dashing them off dutifully like the Katt person who also has a video of this piece. Nice job.
friendlyfinch 4 years ago
Hi can you send me the sheet music!
Bye
vnsn72 3 years ago
You've got some nerve asking for that, after leaving rude comments on my films because I told you that I don't have permission to give you the Jarrett transcription (and gave you the transcriber's details).
Even if I had the copy, I certainly wouldn't be in any hurry to send it to you.
cziffra1980 3 years ago
The German of that guy is even more erratic than my English.
busoniliszt 5 years ago
dude you suck
shastapunch 5 years ago 2
dude you blow
cziffra1980 5 years ago
Verzeihung wollte ich nicht dich verletzen. Aber Versuche mehr Wahrheit in deinen Interpretationen zu stellen. Die Aufregung spielst du als ein mécanic. Ein Musiker ist keine zu wiederholende Maschine. Arbeit, bescheidenere Arbeit und, das heißt ist Versuche nicht CA zu beeindrucken das Leiden nicht wert.
musicien 5 years ago
Sie als eine Küchenfrau ohne Aufregungen des schönen Lärms soeben zu spielen.
musicien 5 years ago
it sounds like Rachmaninov.very suited to you but where s the dressing gown?
chad410 5 years ago
I actually got dressed that day for once. Have you seen the film of Cherkassky playing this?
cziffra1980 5 years ago
I love you guys!!!
LVB1770 5 years ago