José Vianna da Motta (1868-1948): Chopin - Polonaise in Ab

[fredericfranc]

...the guys in those days were mostly playing for one another because there was no money in trying to play in public, really...and there was no UTube to tempt them to try to pander to all these UTube clowns, right?...so they developed this kinda insular sound like what you get here...but of course makes you realize in the polonaise you WALK in triple time...it is NO FUCKING DANCE...Liszt would know that...and teach them that...

[uhartchristian]

you are in the possession of treasures dear D60944.

what a chance to have all these historic recordings.

[d60944]

I am pleased that they are giving so much pleasure!

[tasteslikechicken55]

Absolutely awe inspiring performance.

Thank you d60944 for bringing this gem out from obscurity.

[maxi937]

imagine being in Liszt's class listening and watching these guys! Not forgeting God himself..

[Emar4]

So aristocratic and dignified. I had no idea that Vianna da Motta had recorded anything! This is a treasure indeed. Thank you, d60944.