chopin must have been a lunatic person to write an etude that you have to kill your fingers playing the chromatic scale up and down with the last 3 fingers! Pure genius and virtuoso
Действительно, один из сложнейших в техническом плане этюдов. Но в исполнении Рихтера этого как-то не ощущаешь. Как говорится: Мастерство, когда не видно мастерства.
@musicy88 I wouldn't be so certain about that - this is without a doubt one the hardest etudes by Chopin, but not necessarily the most difficult. The difficulty of this etude lies primarily in the right hand, whereas in op 25 #6 for example, the crazy third progressions are occasionally in both hands at the same time. In addition, they're really random, and thus very difficult for even experienced pianists. The hand positions are very complex in this etude as well, but it depends on the pianist.
amazing thing then, this is probably maestro no 1 in interpretation and a great performer and he did NOT care much about recording his best... compared to other performers
YOu are the Man or Woman for posting this. I feel that I'm not hearing enough of the chords in the right hand come out, and less of the chromatic line. hahaha. Thats always the hardest part to do, because any more pressure on the chords in the left hand and your arm will seize like locking brakes on a car.
haha I couldn't bring this up to speed, and was feeling bad, but seriously if Richter can't play this at a faster tempo, I'm ok with the way I play
TheRiskyBoxSpread 5 months ago
it's not the most difficult... there are more difficult ones
wnsbug 9 months ago
Sounds like someone or something is levitating from the ground
MagnusHansenMusic 10 months ago
chopin must have been a lunatic person to write an etude that you have to kill your fingers playing the chromatic scale up and down with the last 3 fingers! Pure genius and virtuoso
mikedeliv 11 months ago
Venant d' écouter Cortot ......, je me dis que les physiques des photos "appellent" les interprétations entendues..........
etiam161036 11 months ago
Действительно, один из сложнейших в техническом плане этюдов. Но в исполнении Рихтера этого как-то не ощущаешь. Как говорится: Мастерство, когда не видно мастерства.
Renard8214 1 year ago
what do you mean by one of the most difficult etude by chopin? it is THE most difficult one!!!!
musicy88 1 year ago
@musicy88: it depends on your technique strength areas. if thirds are your greatest weakness, then OP 25/6 would be the most difficult for you.
CaradhrasAiguo49 1 year ago
@CaradhrasAiguo49 no. no matter what, this is the most difficult one, period. i don't wanna argue. bye
musicy88 1 year ago
@musicy88 I wouldn't be so certain about that - this is without a doubt one the hardest etudes by Chopin, but not necessarily the most difficult. The difficulty of this etude lies primarily in the right hand, whereas in op 25 #6 for example, the crazy third progressions are occasionally in both hands at the same time. In addition, they're really random, and thus very difficult for even experienced pianists. The hand positions are very complex in this etude as well, but it depends on the pianist.
belegSJ 8 months ago
It's one of most difficult etude by Chopin
C'est une des études les plus difficiles de Chopin
MrMozartman 1 year ago
Did he play this after no 1? it is absolute hell putting these two back to back!
bennettpiano 1 year ago
@bennettpiano complete opposites, #1 and #2 - widespread arpgs., and then this concatenation of fingers.
kasyapa 9 months ago
amazing thing then, this is probably maestro no 1 in interpretation and a great performer and he did NOT care much about recording his best... compared to other performers
francorussie2 1 year ago
he hated that etude
v4liumfrance 1 year ago
Mistakes? Try making 5% of the sound HE MADE, THAT'S the difference.
Webarton 2 years ago 8
@Webarton He's just pointing out something, don't have to get uptight about it
SPU7N1K 1 year ago
lol if richter makes mistakes on this one... I'm not ashamed of myself anymore for not doing this well
treasurehunter629 2 years ago
this piece is hard. even this master made some mistakes...
stagesix6 2 years ago
amazing once again!
stefthe80 2 years ago
Recital in Prague - 21 II 1960
ViolinMaster007 3 years ago
What`s the time of that recording?Were as well?
pincheruso 3 years ago
YOu are the Man or Woman for posting this. I feel that I'm not hearing enough of the chords in the right hand come out, and less of the chromatic line. hahaha. Thats always the hardest part to do, because any more pressure on the chords in the left hand and your arm will seize like locking brakes on a car.
Wazzup132435465768 3 years ago
amazing speed...
talonboy5432 3 years ago
What is going on here Richter? You play #4 at double speed. This one is a real finger buster!
PianoClassMan 3 years ago 6
@PianoClassMan if this one was played faster, it would sound like mush
BlazeKenny 7 months ago