No, Lang Lang is a hoax sponsored by the record labels. He (and probably you) know nothing about that kind of music, which is definitely not composed to be played by a clown like Lang Lang.
Sorry but I think you miss something about this piece: Liebestraume was composed by Liszt originally (1845) as a lied for voice and piano. So the singing standard is based on the voice!
If you listen to such kitsch nterpretations like Lang Lang and ask to a singer the answer will be that meaningless slow tempo like that is impossible for human voice.
I can't say "better," mostly because this version isn't whole, but you should try Evgeny Kissin's liebestraum, which as of now is my favorite recital of this piece. Or perhaps you might like Rubinstein's, which unfortunately seems to have a lower quality of recording than I would like.
same its amazing but i didn't find any emotion. it was like if he was playing by muscle memory... in some of the parts, they were like really rough... but still, its good...
The first minute is full of passion and very convincing. But the cadenza at the end is a bit of a mess and full of tricks, I don't like it. It's not necessary to divide the notes in two hands if you have enough technique. And why only this fragment? Please post the complete piece.
The only negative comment I could gave is: next time find a good place for the microphone's, it sounds little bit to hard, but I am sure it's not the fault of the pianist, it's the recording...
Yeah, the notes are there, but I just can't get anything from his interpretation. It starts off well, but then it deteriorates until it just sounds like notes with no expression to me.
I do not understand your comment, use your ears, this is a interpreation full of emotion, you will have problems to find this kind of playing these days...
This is not NEARLY one of my favorite pieces because usually I find it quite boring. But THIS sounds AWESOME! The rubatos are outstanding! And the dynamics is what makes it so exciting and not boring at all.
What a phenomenal performance! The best I've heard; too bad it didn't finish. :(
Listen to Claudio Arrau. HE IS A MASTER. Not this quack. And as for moronic, YOU need to take SERIOUS lessons and stop psychotically posting 900 times on people's videos, get a life SICKO!!!!!!!!!
I may have posted 900 times, but I type very fast; therefore, I HAVE a life! What about YOU? Are you do is moan, whine and complain, and I'M psychotic? You need to get a life by enjoying it a little. Just listen to the beautiful music, take a deep breath, and simply appreciate it, instead of whining. Would you like some cheese with your WHINE?
It's about time sicko's like you are put in your place.
PianoCriticsKiller, you don't have to go around criticising everyone's comments. That's my view and I got your PM, apparently I'm racist now. I just stated that this is played way too fast in the second bit. He just runs away a bit with the tempo. That's all I meant so don't go all facetious with me. Stupidity? Really? Well may I ask you how much have you studied the piano then?
Since I was 7 and I'm 16; you do the math. I'm not saying I'm a know-it-all. What I'm saying is that others who think they're a know-it-all, are always trying to be professional critics. Some people are even insulting. I have so many comments because that's how many people had nothing nice to say about this awesome video. It just makes me sick, so I'm on a mission, dude. I want to put these people who have no piano vdz, in their place.
CEPlumb1991 - I just get a little fed up with all these negative comments from amateurs about professionals. Everyone is not going to play everything the way you like it, because they're not robots. Musicians are artists and unique in their own way have many interpretations; it doesn't mean it's played incorrectly. But everyone is always bitching and moaning and giving THEIR advice like it's a piano lesson, and they're the teacher.
CEPlub1991 - Some have even disabled comments because of all the insults. Some have pulled their videos. It just is disrespectful to the pianist who put in so much time and effort to entertain us, and no one shows much appreciation. Some aren't pro's; they're just having fun. But these YouTubers expect profection, even though they can't do any better.
I guess I should have sent you an email instead of posting all this.
I couldn't agree more with you there is always someone with some kind of "More Knowledgable Than Thou" comment to make - 'the sound is awful'... 'your pace lets you down', 'you're giving the piece a jazz-tempoed influence, very uncouth' - it is UNNECESSARY and annoying.
You've posted about 900 times and the only reason I haven't replied to them and am replying to this one is because you happened to push the reply button on this post which sent me an e-mail. So if you want people to reply to your comments then press that button.
I'm not racist, you sent me a personal message saying that I am racist.
this is not a very great interpretation, actually very bad. this is a soft song named "love dream". its a nocturne, and it's not supposed to be played like an etude. the technical in this playing is good but it is really payed bAD. no bravo and definetely no encore.
Alborz95 - Then play your OWN interpretation. If it's so bad, I want to hear YOUR version. If you can't do better, then you should just shut up and stop bitching. This piece is ALWAYS played this way. Turn your VOLUME down!
no. this piece is so soft and delicate and its played choppy and desicevely. its not natural for the piece. it sounds bad. its too tense. pianocriticskiller - get a life
Very impressive technique, I love this piece. A distinguished lyrical performance. I heard Velluti this year at Italy RADIO3 direct from Quirinale concert: his Liszt-Gounod waltz is astonishing, magnificent sound and aggressive tecnique.
euthymos - I agee. But try explaining it to the ingrates on these boards. I don't know why people even listen to piano pieces if they can't appreciate any of them. It's the same people bitching and moaning. They're never satisfied, so why bother? Take a nap or something. lol
You really know how to appreciate beautiful music when you hear it.
annoying tone.
Webarton 4 months ago
A song without emotion is just a bunch of notes
Mrmusicmaster88 7 months ago
it may be too fast but if your high off love to the xtreme then this is n0thing!! lolzzz
specter290 1 year ago
沒感情
eba5261313 1 year ago
I think he shows emotions. Very frolicsome. Other renditions are tenderer. After all, love is capricious.
skipoo 1 year ago 2
He has a technique but he doesn't have emotions...I've seen much better players and performances.
luxy311 1 year ago 2
Too fast! Without emotion, only technical mastery!
francescovitolo 1 year ago 3
Parabnéns perfeito!!!
thiagovirtuose 1 year ago
porca t***a
filopaa1990 1 year ago
ja so ist das halt ne
SyriaGirl007 2 years ago
Muito bom
mercurio725 2 years ago
Lang lang brings out the feeling
mrvinass 2 years ago
langs not that terrible, He's just a bit better then everyone makes him out to be.
ThreeSixtydroid 2 years ago
my bien pero la toca muy rapido, de heche muyyyyyyyyyyy rapido, donde esta el sentimiento, no es tocar por tocar
good, but too fasttttttttt, where's the fellin'...
proferthofh 2 years ago
Lovely. But I think you skipped a few parts.
gohsengbeng 2 years ago
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jemokjemok 2 years ago
No, Lang Lang is a hoax sponsored by the record labels. He (and probably you) know nothing about that kind of music, which is definitely not composed to be played by a clown like Lang Lang.
Keep it in mind.
gd11988 2 years ago
this was actually better
BazzTheBoss 2 years ago
BRILLIANT GREAT!
scootermad1997 2 years ago
Beautiful...
mojarritauruguaya 2 years ago 3
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There's no feeling. Perfect tempo and everything was spot-on, but it was dull.
So go on, thumb me down just like everyone else who had some constructive criticism for this guy >:|
omfgchapstick 2 years ago
Sure I thumb you down, because I've a completely different conception of what "feeling" is.
gd11988 2 years ago
with you.
mikkachann 2 years ago
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BazzTheBoss 2 years ago
OUTSTANDING.
The rubato is marvellous; I sugest to have a look also at the Erard Grand piano Videos. Interesting
dprz1921 2 years ago 6
you should move a person/emotion with this piece.
wiccamod 2 years ago
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omg, this is not suppose to be a RACE, does he have to play it so fast?? it should be a romantic song, dammit
Sixpoundera 3 years ago
"romantic" does not always mean "tender"
gd11988 3 years ago 6
that's right!
IT's just a total showoff of skill. and piano is not all about that.
Alchrat 2 years ago
passionless. not the same piece, as what was written though totally noteperfect.
BJWoodcock 3 years ago
beautiful
scootermad1997 3 years ago 5
Played without feelings... the technique is really extraordinary... but it's LIEBESTRAUM!!!
Where are your feelings?
Playing gut means not only the technique!
2 out of 5. :/
rainingautumn 3 years ago
Sorry but I think you miss something about this piece: Liebestraume was composed by Liszt originally (1845) as a lied for voice and piano. So the singing standard is based on the voice!
If you listen to such kitsch nterpretations like Lang Lang and ask to a singer the answer will be that meaningless slow tempo like that is impossible for human voice.
This performance has the very right tempo!
opera2123 2 years ago 5
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rainingautumn 3 years ago
Sembra suonata a 4 mani :D
frenkbox 3 years ago 8
Extraordinary technique!
Nagare89 3 years ago 5
GRANDE!!!
dedomenico 3 years ago 5
Is there a full version of this video??
barcanard 3 years ago
One of the better interpretations on UTube, I too sense a lack of emotion.
Praisegrrl 3 years ago
This is the finest I've listened to. Where is a better performance on youtube?
uhdtv 3 years ago 9
I can't say "better," mostly because this version isn't whole, but you should try Evgeny Kissin's liebestraum, which as of now is my favorite recital of this piece. Or perhaps you might like Rubinstein's, which unfortunately seems to have a lower quality of recording than I would like.
YongJunDavidLee 3 years ago 2
Look up Eduard Lenner on here. Young kid (I think), plays this superbly.
flyurway 3 years ago
skillfully played.
ameagor 3 years ago 7
same its amazing but i didn't find any emotion. it was like if he was playing by muscle memory... in some of the parts, they were like really rough... but still, its good...
7thpiano 3 years ago
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jesus.. talk about murdering the classics...
freezerman17 3 years ago
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dude i know man, this guy sucks, lang lang and arthur rubenstein owns hi,. jeez
eragon1730 3 years ago
I don't agree with you. On the contrary, I find this interpretation full of emotion!
gd11988 3 years ago 5
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me too!
can't fine any emotion...
october267 3 years ago
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Me Three! also believe lacks emotion.
buffdady007 3 years ago
Un pianista che per cercare la perfezione tecnica svuota di passione il brano.
1183029 3 years ago
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that was too slow
XDarKMogX 4 years ago
He goes too fast... but he's got an excellent technique on his hands!
Mariobros2 4 years ago 4
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This is the one of the worst performance of Liebestraume that I have heard. There is simply no music. It is a blur of senseless noise!
amadwolfgang87 4 years ago
The first minute is full of passion and very convincing. But the cadenza at the end is a bit of a mess and full of tricks, I don't like it. It's not necessary to divide the notes in two hands if you have enough technique. And why only this fragment? Please post the complete piece.
pianopera 4 years ago
The only negative comment I could gave is: next time find a good place for the microphone's, it sounds little bit to hard, but I am sure it's not the fault of the pianist, it's the recording...
marcelmombeekeigen 4 years ago 3
full of emotion!!!! many many thanks for this youtube!! I am very happy to see some one who is not afraid to show his emotion at the piano.
marcelmombeekeigen 4 years ago 4
Yeah, the notes are there, but I just can't get anything from his interpretation. It starts off well, but then it deteriorates until it just sounds like notes with no expression to me.
Haeronthegreat 4 years ago
I do not understand your comment, use your ears, this is a interpreation full of emotion, you will have problems to find this kind of playing these days...
marcelmombeekeigen 4 years ago 3
che spettacolo di canzone! splendid love song"!!..i love it so much!
karink90 4 years ago
This is not NEARLY one of my favorite pieces because usually I find it quite boring. But THIS sounds AWESOME! The rubatos are outstanding! And the dynamics is what makes it so exciting and not boring at all.
What a phenomenal performance! The best I've heard; too bad it didn't finish. :(
PianoCriticsKiller 4 years ago 2
excellent technique but botched over by the careless speed for such a romantique piece.
davet1515 4 years ago
davet1515 - You're a botched moron! He's a renowned player and I'm pretty sure he knows more about how to play this piece than YOU do.
PianoCriticsKiller 4 years ago
Listen to Claudio Arrau. HE IS A MASTER. Not this quack. And as for moronic, YOU need to take SERIOUS lessons and stop psychotically posting 900 times on people's videos, get a life SICKO!!!!!!!!!
davet1515 4 years ago
I may have posted 900 times, but I type very fast; therefore, I HAVE a life! What about YOU? Are you do is moan, whine and complain, and I'M psychotic? You need to get a life by enjoying it a little. Just listen to the beautiful music, take a deep breath, and simply appreciate it, instead of whining. Would you like some cheese with your WHINE?
It's about time sicko's like you are put in your place.
PianoCriticsKiller 4 years ago
Very good romantic expression, not only soft but with wide colors palette.Love this performance!
MACA1964 4 years ago
Maravilloso, bonito, romántico y espectacular.
PaulaBethov 4 years ago 2
too fast :( though technically good
glupie0imie 4 years ago
glupieDime - You ingrate, the next time YOU play it, play is slower..
Idioto!
PianoCriticsKiller 4 years ago
Thank's!
hvasso 4 years ago
Very impressive but I think this player is more suited to etudes. This could have been played more like a Notturno.
CEPlumb1991 4 years ago
CEPlumb1991 - Just when I thought I heard the stupidest comments, you come up with THIS one! You win the GOLD on stupidity!
PianoCriticsKiller 4 years ago
PianoCriticsKiller, you don't have to go around criticising everyone's comments. That's my view and I got your PM, apparently I'm racist now. I just stated that this is played way too fast in the second bit. He just runs away a bit with the tempo. That's all I meant so don't go all facetious with me. Stupidity? Really? Well may I ask you how much have you studied the piano then?
CEPlumb1991 4 years ago
Since I was 7 and I'm 16; you do the math. I'm not saying I'm a know-it-all. What I'm saying is that others who think they're a know-it-all, are always trying to be professional critics. Some people are even insulting. I have so many comments because that's how many people had nothing nice to say about this awesome video. It just makes me sick, so I'm on a mission, dude. I want to put these people who have no piano vdz, in their place.
PianoCriticsKiller 4 years ago
Since you were 7 and now you're 16. Well I'm now 16 and I've been playing since I was 5 so you do the calculations!
CEPlumb1991 4 years ago
CEPlumb1991 - I just get a little fed up with all these negative comments from amateurs about professionals. Everyone is not going to play everything the way you like it, because they're not robots. Musicians are artists and unique in their own way have many interpretations; it doesn't mean it's played incorrectly. But everyone is always bitching and moaning and giving THEIR advice like it's a piano lesson, and they're the teacher.
PianoCriticsKiller 4 years ago
CEPlub1991 - Some have even disabled comments because of all the insults. Some have pulled their videos. It just is disrespectful to the pianist who put in so much time and effort to entertain us, and no one shows much appreciation. Some aren't pro's; they're just having fun. But these YouTubers expect profection, even though they can't do any better.
I guess I should have sent you an email instead of posting all this.
PianoCriticsKiller 4 years ago
I couldn't agree more with you there is always someone with some kind of "More Knowledgable Than Thou" comment to make - 'the sound is awful'... 'your pace lets you down', 'you're giving the piece a jazz-tempoed influence, very uncouth' - it is UNNECESSARY and annoying.
impamiizgraa 4 years ago
CEPlumb - What does RACE have to do with this? Who said anything about race? Do you hate Whites? If you do, that's YOUR prob, not mine.
PianoCriticsKiller 4 years ago
You've posted about 900 times and the only reason I haven't replied to them and am replying to this one is because you happened to push the reply button on this post which sent me an e-mail. So if you want people to reply to your comments then press that button.
I'm not racist, you sent me a personal message saying that I am racist.
CEPlumb1991 4 years ago
d00d u should seriously shut the fuck up u sound like such a fag. if i knew u in real life then you would probably be dead kthxbai XD
i1ov3Ram3n 4 years ago
CEPlumb1991 - Just when I thought I heard the stupidest comments, you come up with THIS one! You win the GOLD on stupidity!
PianoCriticsKiller 4 years ago
i agree XD
i1ov3Ram3n 4 years ago
Wow.... .!!!!
Attansamadi 4 years ago
lang lang plays much better
Alborz95 4 years ago
and lang lang looks like a 'up for it' rent boy too.........
flugelmaniac 3 years ago
what does that mean
Alborz95 3 years ago
He looks like a hooker I think that's what he means LOL....he's just an over-marketed funny actor...
magicfreak123 3 years ago
this is not a very great interpretation, actually very bad. this is a soft song named "love dream". its a nocturne, and it's not supposed to be played like an etude. the technical in this playing is good but it is really payed bAD. no bravo and definetely no encore.
Alborz95 4 years ago
Alborz95 - Then play your OWN interpretation. If it's so bad, I want to hear YOUR version. If you can't do better, then you should just shut up and stop bitching. This piece is ALWAYS played this way. Turn your VOLUME down!
PianoCriticsKiller 4 years ago
no. this piece is so soft and delicate and its played choppy and desicevely. its not natural for the piece. it sounds bad. its too tense. pianocriticskiller - get a life
Alborz95 3 years ago
great
Gilopflor 4 years ago
where did the beginning go? oh well, very well doneee : )
jkbs123 5 years ago
very emotional, bravo!!!
marcelmombeekeigen 5 years ago
Very impressive technique, I love this piece. A distinguished lyrical performance. I heard Velluti this year at Italy RADIO3 direct from Quirinale concert: his Liszt-Gounod waltz is astonishing, magnificent sound and aggressive tecnique.
euthymos 5 years ago
euthymos - I agee. But try explaining it to the ingrates on these boards. I don't know why people even listen to piano pieces if they can't appreciate any of them. It's the same people bitching and moaning. They're never satisfied, so why bother? Take a nap or something. lol
You really know how to appreciate beautiful music when you hear it.
PianoCriticsKiller 4 years ago
I think played too fast at places, but it's still nice. I do prefer Rubinstein though
TheTradge 5 years ago
Excellent, a rubato tremendously romantic. And what a virtuoso: plays with no effort!
birillopallina 5 years ago
Absolutely perfect! Great player
Potierro 5 years ago
Fantastic. The best interpretation I've ever heard.
giacomogd1 5 years ago