the great gate of Kiev (Picture of an exibition) (Mussorgsky) Pianista Roberto Giordano.wmv

[archilivius]

I like both versions, but I find that the Mussorgskij's original version (1874) is much more avant-garded, than the Ravel's orchestration (1922). The first is able to produce itself, with the piano, all the sounds of an orchestra, while the second makes use of all the possible and special effects. Especially in the Great Gate of Kiev, Ravel wants to be much more Russian than Mussorgskij ;-)

Thank you for the uploading.

[Klassiskmus]

These advanced harmonies in the crescendos from 2:39 and 4:05 need such a musical feeling from the pianist to let the true genious of the music shine - and they surely shine in this brilliant interpretation. Much better than orchestral version. Also the choral from 1:00 and 2:05 is played with so clean chords and so russian in their expression that it makes me fly with the wings of the russian soul (although I am a Dane!).

THANKS a lot for uploading this for my goosebumps to have a great time!

[latinciccio900]

@Klassiskmus :) that's may favorite interpretation...