Chopin - Prélude op. 28 no. 15 "Raindrop" - Cor de Groot

[kanerio1x1]

das ist genau so wie es sein muss. alles andere sind penner!

[kanerio1x1]

Thank you!

[BustTheNotes]

I'm trying to learn this piece right now... and have been listening to many performances. I feel like none of them have been "perfect," which is unfair of me I know. I like Agerich's dynamics and independence of voice during the thunderous middle. She ends it better than anyone too, lingering just long enough on that solo melody. I hate her early pedal work and tempo. I like Horowitz' control and consistent emphases on the A flat. This guy clearly takes the cake with pedal work, and tempo.

[ukaykeys]

I prefer this to the performances of Pollini, Pogorelich and others. De Groot takes his time - outstanding!

[PhilPhilUSA]

Definitive performance. The melody is sung in tones as round as pearls and yes.... there is that unnerving structural smoothness...

[Lalitamusic]

A very beautifully deep and emotional interpretation of this incredible prelude. I am sure I have not heard anyone play it with so much feeling. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with the world. It has gone into my "planning to try one day" playlist. It certainly will be the perfect guide if I decide to tackle the challenge.

Love

Lalita