@starlodear Ken Sasaki is very masculine, he cuts through Ondine like a samurai, revealing the veins of the complex body of notes, very lucid and disciplined. But Martha Argerich tells us a story with her fine female fingers, putting fantasy, imagination and the romance of the sound above all. Although one could argue about her beautiful end, the composer writes: Sans ralentir. But I like the way she takes the liberty to slow down, though, considering it is a live performance.
Listening to this just put me in a profound state of disbelief and ecstasy. I doubt this piece will ever be played better than by Martha Argerich. She is a miracle in Ravel.
I don't know about that...I hear that Maurice Ravel did a pretty good job with this little diddy himself...as he was no stranger to the ivories, you know. Sometimes the one who plays it best is the one who composed it...and I hear he did just that on his NYC tour in 1928 to a LONG standing ovation. Unfortunately, I don't think there is a recording of that performance in extant.
Himmel! Bei 3:47 habe ich fast einen Nervenzusammenbruch gekriegt. Unglaublich.
schoschdecologne 3 weeks ago
this version is superb! i am in particularly like the part where she actually slowed down...very melodious and interpreted very femininely. nice!
snapperv 2 months ago
perfetto, meraviglioso, liquido e impalpabile e poi improvvisamente guizzante, come mai
flic71 2 months ago
Beautiful..
malit1234 3 months ago
Sorry, but this version sounds a bit hamfisted to me. Check out Ken Sasaki's interpretation.
starlodear 6 months ago
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@starlodear 'Sorry, but this version sounds a bit hamfisted to me. Check out Ken Sasaki's interpretation.'
lol, I would arrange an appointment with my hearing practitioner if I were you. hamfisted...lol
steamednotfried 4 months ago
@starlodear Ken Sasaki is very masculine, he cuts through Ondine like a samurai, revealing the veins of the complex body of notes, very lucid and disciplined. But Martha Argerich tells us a story with her fine female fingers, putting fantasy, imagination and the romance of the sound above all. Although one could argue about her beautiful end, the composer writes: Sans ralentir. But I like the way she takes the liberty to slow down, though, considering it is a live performance.
pjj4hout 3 months ago
Listening to this just put me in a profound state of disbelief and ecstasy. I doubt this piece will ever be played better than by Martha Argerich. She is a miracle in Ravel.
HDGamingReplays 6 months ago
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I don't know about that...I hear that Maurice Ravel did a pretty good job with this little diddy himself...as he was no stranger to the ivories, you know. Sometimes the one who plays it best is the one who composed it...and I hear he did just that on his NYC tour in 1928 to a LONG standing ovation. Unfortunately, I don't think there is a recording of that performance in extant.
pragmaticus123 3 months ago
It's orgasmic. That's all I can say.
nipsbud 6 months ago
This is the best rendition of Ondine I've ever heard.
Moiseiwitsch 9 months ago 10
Awesome!!! Do you have the rest of it? I really like this interpretation.
mmoynan 1 year ago