I have noticed that a good deal of pianists have a habit of rushing thru works like these. This is a very powerful piece and needs to be paced, especially the middle section so the listener is not left unfulfilled wondering what hit them afterwards. I really don't like when say the last movement of Charles Ives Concord Sonata is rushed, but I have great respect and admiration for any pianist who makes an attempt at performing the immensely difficult work.
Take your time a bit more! You need to think more about the balance between tension and release. Many of the bangy passages were a bit sloppy especially at the end, and the acoustics didn't help but that's out of your control.
couldn't agree more with you. Fortunately, I've come a long way from then and the piece is much better. I no longer play with such a harsh sound or am subject to such passages of inaccuracy. But your comments are still helpful indeed!
To think that I knew Danny as a little kid, and today he is a world class pianist. I was there for this concert, and have never heard a piece played with such intensity.
It haunted me for weeks afterwards, and even today, nearly a yr. later, I still haven't shaken it.
I can't wait to see what new stuff he has to offer us.
Ditto to what kraziasian said here. I played this piece for my college senior recital's finale in 1973, and while the tempo and sustained fortissimi are impressive, especially to the untrained ear, you risk omitting some beautiful harmonies, particularly in the lovely respite about halfway through the piece, the part that begins with light, dotted rhythms in the right hand. Your audience's ears need those moments of pleasantness to appreciate what is to follow. Interesting interpretation.
I have noticed that a good deal of pianists have a habit of rushing thru works like these. This is a very powerful piece and needs to be paced, especially the middle section so the listener is not left unfulfilled wondering what hit them afterwards. I really don't like when say the last movement of Charles Ives Concord Sonata is rushed, but I have great respect and admiration for any pianist who makes an attempt at performing the immensely difficult work.
chrstman 2 years ago
The Pascagalia, what a daring choice. Do you know this piece was rewritten by Copland himself for pipeorgan?
Sesquiltera 2 years ago
a great piece. But dynamic parts played to0 muddled.
jimlovesearth2 2 years ago
Take your time a bit more! You need to think more about the balance between tension and release. Many of the bangy passages were a bit sloppy especially at the end, and the acoustics didn't help but that's out of your control.
FliegendeEnglander 2 years ago
couldn't agree more with you. Fortunately, I've come a long way from then and the piece is much better. I no longer play with such a harsh sound or am subject to such passages of inaccuracy. But your comments are still helpful indeed!
roninyukiko 2 years ago
Your repertoire span as surpassed mine by so far!
Nicely done buddy
BFL0W 3 years ago
To think that I knew Danny as a little kid, and today he is a world class pianist. I was there for this concert, and have never heard a piece played with such intensity.
It haunted me for weeks afterwards, and even today, nearly a yr. later, I still haven't shaken it.
I can't wait to see what new stuff he has to offer us.
big koala
stankohls 3 years ago
Holy cow man! That's intense!
Dakn01 3 years ago 2
Comon Danny, bust out with a Warmen solo.
Ghob1317 4 years ago
Good job danny!
You should put more videos up...
Do what Michelle does....she records herself at home.....and uploads them....;)
I want to see you play more stuff....then I can see how to write piano music!
See my piano music is a little difficult....hahaha
ClarinetSanchez 4 years ago
well played, except too fast. slow it down and take your time to make it more musical
kraziasian 4 years ago 3
I agree with this - especially on the second half of the piece.
murpheeplaysflute 3 years ago
Ditto to what kraziasian said here. I played this piece for my college senior recital's finale in 1973, and while the tempo and sustained fortissimi are impressive, especially to the untrained ear, you risk omitting some beautiful harmonies, particularly in the lovely respite about halfway through the piece, the part that begins with light, dotted rhythms in the right hand. Your audience's ears need those moments of pleasantness to appreciate what is to follow. Interesting interpretation.
K3yP1ayer 3 years ago 2
Daniel Lessler needs to upload more videos :)
amazing.
lover4bubblegum 4 years ago
I am sitting right behind the camera in this video!
Danny Lessler is my hero ^-^.
Kwolf 4 years ago