He won first prize and all the specialty awards in the 2005 Int'l. Chopin Competition. The second prize was not awarded for the very reason that he completely blew everyone else out of the water. The judges felt a second prize winner just wasn't deserved of this master.
It's even more ironic that he's a descendant of Chopin. His greatest nephew, I think, like, 5th-generation nephew...
FYI: Chopin wrote this waltz watching George Sand's dog chasing his tail. This is an excellent performance, technically perfect with a light touch(which is very hard). Great talent.
there is always drama when this guy comes out and it takes half the video before he even gets started. he's not worth the wait
PianoTHIS 1 year ago
is it true that he's a descendant of chopin?? he does look like chopin though.. luv his playing.
pianista151 1 year ago
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zuzu1025 2 years ago
He won first prize and all the specialty awards in the 2005 Int'l. Chopin Competition. The second prize was not awarded for the very reason that he completely blew everyone else out of the water. The judges felt a second prize winner just wasn't deserved of this master.
It's even more ironic that he's a descendant of Chopin. His greatest nephew, I think, like, 5th-generation nephew...
ExVash 3 years ago 34
hmm the second prize was not awarded b/c there were two thrid place winners
hwkim5814 3 years ago 9
@ExVash Where di you get this info? Ive googled this and can't find much on it.
druglover200 1 year ago
Hello, let's see the fan site on Rafal Blechacz (winner or the 15th International Chopin Piano Competition) : rafalpianist.ifrance. com
bast31 4 years ago
thanks, I will see avec plaisir :)
sousique 3 years ago
Bloody brilliant!
maxi937 4 years ago 10
zosia tellme someone better interpretating that piece, and i shut up.
neselpipe 4 years ago
holy shiet, i just realized how big that grand was
lonewolf604 4 years ago 12
pleezzzzzzzzzzzz post his etudes videos pleez!!!!!!
michael2401 4 years ago
FYI: Chopin wrote this waltz watching George Sand's dog chasing his tail. This is an excellent performance, technically perfect with a light touch(which is very hard). Great talent.
greendaks 4 years ago 16
That's why it was named by Chopin "Petit Chien", which means "Little Dog". The "Minute" name came later: the publishers named it like that...
mordent17 4 years ago 7
I'm not an expert, but in my opinion he's really good and chopin's music is just great...
HerrKszekosz 4 years ago 4
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I don't like his interpretation of this valse :/
Zosia1991 5 years ago
This piece is supposed to be played fast and light. Honestly though, I would love this piece even better if it was played slowly and expressivly.
iluvS2music 3 years ago
you are beautiful boy
ninicinha 5 years ago