i wish the sound were better and the piano in tune - sounds like a memorably surreal interpretation. (i mean this non-snarkily - you brought out a very intriguing intensity and surreality.) do you ever record clearly and on a big piano? why the dressing gown?
Don't listen to any of these idiots insulting your piano playing. It's a fucking accomplishment that you can even play the first 4 bars of this piece.
Well, I see what you mean. However, I don't think an athlete would take it as a compliment if somebody suggested that they are on steroids, shortly after a race.
@cziffra1980 the pitch is a bit off.... but it may just be the piano that might be why he thought it was sped up.... BUT i dont think it is because it would be pointless speeding up such a beautiful piece and losing its lyrical passages in a blur of messy notes... i believe you have done the piece justice and played it superbly. i would love to hear it on a different piano with professional recording :P i suggest using something to absorb some sound around the piano so the sound isnt so static
I would like to hear this pianist do this piece on a grand - a Bosendorder, Steinert or Steinway (a good one). It would be more informative to him and all of us too. He's definitely about 50% of the way there.
Very good!!! You have the transcendental technique required to play this and your interpretation is very musical. For me (I repeat, for me) a tempest isn´t just noise and loud sounds, it's necessary to understand what lyapunov are saying to us, and, in my opinion you do that very well. Congratulations xD.
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This is the one that had her laughing the most.... These etudes mean a lot to Russian pianists even if they don't record them. It is absolutely unrecognizable. You are a hideous pianist.
you disgust me, really, how dare you critsise another persons work over the internet, your not just rude but stupid, your "interpretation" of this piece of music could be completely wrong, hers or his interpretation. It is meant to be a tempest (or storm) and i think it sounds just like one.
I have heard it a few years ago. The playing is very good. I need to get hold of a copy again though, because I haven't heard it recently. I haven't heard Malcolm Binn's but Scherbakov is patchy and often extremely sloppy (not that I'm claiming this film isn't moreso).
And to reply to someone else's comments about playing with collapsed fingers-- I do as well. It isn't really a hindrance, and I find it very comfortable and relaxing. But to each his own.... Just don't change your technique too much before you can figure out what's good and what isn't.
Beautiful interpretation; I only wish the sound was better so that I could hear every nuance and detail.
Yeah, it's nasty. I think certain moments of the Liszt are even worse though, to be honest. The l.h. jumps are extremely hard when the repeated D flat octaves come. You noticed the similarities, yeah? While it's a very different piece of music, the technical make-up here is heavily derivative from that one. If I could play this how I wanted, I'd do it more like the film of Cziffra playing the Liszt etude. I thought I was pulling this around a fair bit, but I think this is far too stable.
Thanks 4 posting this, it's 1 of my favourites, if only 4 the choice of this piece, I like them even better then the Liszt ones (oops), "fingers of steel and a heart of gold", it says on the cover of the Kentner CD, so beautiful....
My fave etude of the Liapunov 12 The Storm. Very good attempt, the turbulent storm section is very good, very good tempo, but when the clouds break and we hear the gorgeous singing melody in the right hand, i would try and play it slightly quicker and make it sing is if a violin was playing it, and let the left hand be much quieter. its a very hard piece and it is difficult to bring out that middle melody but you're almost there. well done you.
oops meant to say as well, pedalling is very difficult in this piece, its very hard to bring everything out without it sounding muddy, but it could just be the recording, but again well done.
I don't want to be negative at all, but I believe you have some collapsing joints at the knuckles. If you were to work on developing an arch, I believe it would help.
On the other hand, this is a great piece and I want to thank you for introducing me to it.
Btw Of all the etudes you know, what do you think would be the most demanding on chord execution, IE leaps, sheer speed of wrist action?
Funnily enough, I've been working at that recently. I've been changing my technique somewhat. There are a number of pianists who play very well with collapsed knuckles (even Hamelin, I seem to recall), but I'm trying to get more support. There's an interesting book by Alan Fraser. He talks about a 'lobster's claw' between the thumb and second. That feeling really helps to improve support for the whole hand.
OMG! His fingers are GLIDING on the keys!!! Never seen such a playing before! I find it better than Yuja Wang's video, honestly! I never thought I'll find something better than that! I'm sure she would be dumbstruck at this guy's gliding style!!!
(I had to post this comment since this playing didn't go from my mind the whole night!)
But this guy is freaking afraid! I mean if we read his reply to a comment below, he is afraid to counter the 'anti-' of this world. A truly capable person should be able to take all negatives and positives in his stride, me thinks.
No, I'm interested in negative opinions. Any thoughts are of interest. Just not pointless lists of wrong notes. I'm quite aware where they are and you'd be amazed how many people feel the need to make lists of them (for some mysterious purpose- as though the pianist would not have realised)
Could be a lot worse, indeed. Chopin, Liszt, Alkan, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Prokofiev, Debussy, Bartok, Ligeti, they all wrote studies and they can be heard frequently, bot not this 12. Why are they being neglected? I don't think are musically inferior.
before haters start hatin, he already mentioned "Needs plenty of work still, but it could be worse. " so don't go dissin his work now. it's still pretty damn good, nevertheless.
Thanks. Indeed, if any sad freaks are planning on listing exact timings of wrong notes then please go trainspotting instead and fulfill your obsessive compulsive desires there. However, any constructive criticism or ideas about interpretation would be of interest.
BRAVISSISSISSISSIMO!
Love this piece.
I felt excited, thrilled...
Wonderful performance.
Lisboanetto 8 months ago
i wish the sound were better and the piano in tune - sounds like a memorably surreal interpretation. (i mean this non-snarkily - you brought out a very intriguing intensity and surreality.) do you ever record clearly and on a big piano? why the dressing gown?
kasyapa 1 year ago
This is No. 6 transcendental etude, btw
thegreatapologist 1 year ago
This is No. 6, fyi.
thegreatapologist 1 year ago
God, I LOVE this piece.... great job.
chutdigadut 1 year ago
Don't listen to any of these idiots insulting your piano playing. It's a fucking accomplishment that you can even play the first 4 bars of this piece.
Kentodragon 1 year ago 2
no.6
4785689 1 year ago
@4785689 I am not a number, I am a free man.
cziffra1980 1 year ago
where did you get the music for this!! I can't find it anywhere :(
lalagirl259 1 year ago
@lalagirl259 what's your email? I have it and can send you a copy ;-)
chutdigadut 1 year ago
an intriguing technique you have. would love to hear you on a big piano in clear sound. :)
kasyapa 1 year ago
A very intimidating piece. You play it very well.
aguyfromtexas 1 year ago
I'm wondering why this only has 4 stars, it's really good playing. I also think it's funny you played it in your bathrobe! :D
Lisztianpiano 2 years ago 2
Sounds like Chasse Neige?
great nonetheless
FranzLisztian 2 years ago
Nice playing!
btw, I like u playing with your py's. funny ;)
faust02 2 years ago
Why was this sped up?
schroeder711 2 years ago
More to the point, why would you assume that it was sped up?
cziffra1980 2 years ago 2
you should definately take it as a compliment that some one thinks this is sped up
ghbinder 2 years ago
Well, I see what you mean. However, I don't think an athlete would take it as a compliment if somebody suggested that they are on steroids, shortly after a race.
wayneredhart 2 years ago
@cziffra1980 the pitch is a bit off.... but it may just be the piano that might be why he thought it was sped up.... BUT i dont think it is because it would be pointless speeding up such a beautiful piece and losing its lyrical passages in a blur of messy notes... i believe you have done the piece justice and played it superbly. i would love to hear it on a different piano with professional recording :P i suggest using something to absorb some sound around the piano so the sound isnt so static
maddorox 1 year ago
I would like to hear this pianist do this piece on a grand - a Bosendorder, Steinert or Steinway (a good one). It would be more informative to him and all of us too. He's definitely about 50% of the way there.
Bravo!
MrFrenchBulldog 3 years ago
Very good!!! You have the transcendental technique required to play this and your interpretation is very musical. For me (I repeat, for me) a tempest isn´t just noise and loud sounds, it's necessary to understand what lyapunov are saying to us, and, in my opinion you do that very well. Congratulations xD.
jfpirescunha 3 years ago
This is great!:)
No wonder the piece is called "The Tempest"
Keep up the good work!
mlavik1 3 years ago 4
I can not understand why some people criticise a really good pianist while they are overpraising noob pianists who play the snow waltz...
RumpfPeppi 3 years ago 2
merveilleuse découverte!
merci pour la vidéo!
antoinezygfryd 3 years ago
that was for friendly finch
jaycethepianist 4 years ago
Great Technique, simply great!
vnsn72 4 years ago
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This is the one that had her laughing the most.... These etudes mean a lot to Russian pianists even if they don't record them. It is absolutely unrecognizable. You are a hideous pianist.
friendlyfinch 4 years ago
You know, you missed commenting on a couple of my films. Or did you just run out of 3rd rate material from your lame insults bank?
cziffra1980 4 years ago
you disgust me, really, how dare you critsise another persons work over the internet, your not just rude but stupid, your "interpretation" of this piece of music could be completely wrong, hers or his interpretation. It is meant to be a tempest (or storm) and i think it sounds just like one.
jaycethepianist 4 years ago 3
You do a very decent job here and it's not boring.
suzettegm 4 years ago
Did you listen to the '49 (complete) recording of the twelve Études by Louis Kentner (sponsored by a Maharaja)?
FlorestanEusebius 4 years ago
I have heard it a few years ago. The playing is very good. I need to get hold of a copy again though, because I haven't heard it recently. I haven't heard Malcolm Binn's but Scherbakov is patchy and often extremely sloppy (not that I'm claiming this film isn't moreso).
cziffra1980 4 years ago
I agree!
FlorestanEusebius 4 years ago
You have very beautiful hands :)
And to reply to someone else's comments about playing with collapsed fingers-- I do as well. It isn't really a hindrance, and I find it very comfortable and relaxing. But to each his own.... Just don't change your technique too much before you can figure out what's good and what isn't.
Beautiful interpretation; I only wish the sound was better so that I could hear every nuance and detail.
goobleglob 4 years ago 2
Excellent piece, I found free sheet music for it on SheetMusicFox DOT com and absolutely love it!
ninaboyarsky 4 years ago
Yeah, the other studies are excellent too. Have you tried Lesghinka?
cziffra1980 4 years ago
Yeah, it's nasty. I think certain moments of the Liszt are even worse though, to be honest. The l.h. jumps are extremely hard when the repeated D flat octaves come. You noticed the similarities, yeah? While it's a very different piece of music, the technical make-up here is heavily derivative from that one. If I could play this how I wanted, I'd do it more like the film of Cziffra playing the Liszt etude. I thought I was pulling this around a fair bit, but I think this is far too stable.
cziffra1980 4 years ago
Thanks 4 posting this, it's 1 of my favourites, if only 4 the choice of this piece, I like them even better then the Liszt ones (oops), "fingers of steel and a heart of gold", it says on the cover of the Kentner CD, so beautiful....
jomi0802 4 years ago
My fave etude of the Liapunov 12 The Storm. Very good attempt, the turbulent storm section is very good, very good tempo, but when the clouds break and we hear the gorgeous singing melody in the right hand, i would try and play it slightly quicker and make it sing is if a violin was playing it, and let the left hand be much quieter. its a very hard piece and it is difficult to bring out that middle melody but you're almost there. well done you.
DxAxone 4 years ago
oops meant to say as well, pedalling is very difficult in this piece, its very hard to bring everything out without it sounding muddy, but it could just be the recording, but again well done.
DxAxone 4 years ago
I don't want to be negative at all, but I believe you have some collapsing joints at the knuckles. If you were to work on developing an arch, I believe it would help.
On the other hand, this is a great piece and I want to thank you for introducing me to it.
Btw Of all the etudes you know, what do you think would be the most demanding on chord execution, IE leaps, sheer speed of wrist action?
dnephi 4 years ago
Funnily enough, I've been working at that recently. I've been changing my technique somewhat. There are a number of pianists who play very well with collapsed knuckles (even Hamelin, I seem to recall), but I'm trying to get more support. There's an interesting book by Alan Fraser. He talks about a 'lobster's claw' between the thumb and second. That feeling really helps to improve support for the whole hand.
cziffra1980 4 years ago
OMG! His fingers are GLIDING on the keys!!! Never seen such a playing before! I find it better than Yuja Wang's video, honestly! I never thought I'll find something better than that! I'm sure she would be dumbstruck at this guy's gliding style!!!
(I had to post this comment since this playing didn't go from my mind the whole night!)
HolyDoomWitch 4 years ago
But this guy is freaking afraid! I mean if we read his reply to a comment below, he is afraid to counter the 'anti-' of this world. A truly capable person should be able to take all negatives and positives in his stride, me thinks.
HolyDoomWitch 4 years ago
No, I'm interested in negative opinions. Any thoughts are of interest. Just not pointless lists of wrong notes. I'm quite aware where they are and you'd be amazed how many people feel the need to make lists of them (for some mysterious purpose- as though the pianist would not have realised)
cziffra1980 4 years ago
Could be a lot worse, indeed. Chopin, Liszt, Alkan, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Prokofiev, Debussy, Bartok, Ligeti, they all wrote studies and they can be heard frequently, bot not this 12. Why are they being neglected? I don't think are musically inferior.
Pianowrestler 4 years ago
This is one of my favorite dark Late Romantic pieces.
seiko1982 4 years ago
qu'une seule chose a dire: bravo!
krygon 4 years ago
before haters start hatin, he already mentioned "Needs plenty of work still, but it could be worse. " so don't go dissin his work now. it's still pretty damn good, nevertheless.
luganskymichelangeli 4 years ago
Thanks. Indeed, if any sad freaks are planning on listing exact timings of wrong notes then please go trainspotting instead and fulfill your obsessive compulsive desires there. However, any constructive criticism or ideas about interpretation would be of interest.
cziffra1980 4 years ago
Very nice! Great playing.
I also really enjoyed to see your hands going all over the keys. :-)
MoonTribe 4 years ago