Ilya Petrov plays Moritz Moszkowski Étincelles (Sparks)

[Szpzer]

This is far better than Horowitz. Both technically and dramatically. Sorry, fans.

[chipncharge94]

@Szpzer when horowitz plays it you think: "what a nice piece", but when petrov plays it you think: "petrov is great!"

[Paules8460]

I agree about the Horowitz comment from katkula. Horowitz is, I guess, a genius, but his playing always seems sloppy to me. Some comments about him, or defending him, remind me of the fans of Maria Callas, who will brook no criticism of their deity.

[Noshirm]

@Paules8460 Horowitz? Sloppy?! Good heavens, on what is your uneducated opinion based? The recordings he made around 1983, when he was in poor health? Callas and Horowitz aren't deities - they WERE consummate artists. But I guess the hoi polloi, of which your ilk form the largest part, must be heard, for what your two cents are worth...

[mrpolaroid123]

wow....i love this.....smooooth..

[ChristopherLangdown]

Beautifully played Ilya. Do you know his Moments Musicaux Op.84? Click on my name and visit Part 1 of my video. Best wishes, Chris

[katkula]

Someone mentioned that he is on the same level as Horowitz. I would say that purely technically this guy is better. But there is also great sensitivity required to play this piece excellent...

[sam0xin]

Brilliant ! Brilliant ! Brilliant !

[foxyjohnuk]

brilliantly played!

[PianoGirl555]

im going to play this now. Im 16 btw.. hope i can play it at least near to how he does...

[madsubj]

Great

[mikejr41387]

wow, very good. i think this is my favorite performance of this piece.

[Piano4lifest]

amazing

[AmoloChaz]

That is beautiful! Well done!

[Livemuusic]

very nice, thanks :)

[mdeonx16]

What idiot started clapping at 0:08?

[huhas1]

Bravo!

[ghahn77]

great performance

[gerardbedecarter]

Hey wow!!!!!

[Music2Die4]

Sign him up for the next Tchaikovsky competition...... The dynamic control and articulation that was a hallmark of Van Cliburn......

[EtrofOnaip]

I can hear (and see)that you're playing very nice Pianissimo & Legghiero..Bravo. Most of the pianists can only play LOUD