Lang Lang plays Liebestraum

I agree with all the comments saying that Lang Lang overplays/overdramatizes this song. I don't like how the pace and volume changes all over the place... and his own little 'flourishes' don't enhance anything either. Something in between this version and Rubinstein's version would be perfect.

Well we agree there are no absolutes in art. His interpretation is just as valid as anybody else's. But I was precisely saying that I didn't' enjoy HIS interpretation of THIS piece.
I said I cringed because, well, I actually did cringe. There is such a thing as putting TOO MUCH FEELING. The skill is in the dosing.
I almost felt like when I hear kenny G on the saxophone...

Listen to Kissin or Rubinstein's version as someone else suggested and give me your honest opinion.

lang lang is like a common soccer player...

complete drama queen

Bang bang! lool minastronasse

1:30 too sudden imho
1:35 to 2:37 he keeps slowing and starting, I cringed

I like Kissin's interpretation. It's way smoother and not mushy.

And jemokjemok, you're ridiculous. If you could only criticize someone if you're better then them, what would all the critics, journalists and football fans of the world do?

Admittedly, I am not a piano player. However, to say that you cringed because you didn't like his use of rubato? This is HIS interpretation of the piece, and he can play it how he wants to. Tempo alteration does not necessarily indicate some deficit in skill. Someone as talented as Lang could play this piece in a number of ways, but he can't please everyone. I just don't get the hypercritical nature of many piano students. You probably don't understand FEELING a piece, & play like a robot.

Well said, and as a Music Student I agree

Lame Lame is a pathetic artist but a great tart. Just the usual Made in China junk...

This is my favorite song, and almost moves me to tears every time I hear it. Probably the best sound quality in a video of it that I've found on youtube thus far. With head phones or good speakers this sounds like a true recording...the deep notes are hit beautifully with the upper range sounds coming through with little (if any) distortion. Wonderful!

lol, are you jealous of him?