Chopin-Liszt Chant Polonaise (My Joys) Rosenthal Rec.1942

This and the Chopin Tarantelle,both recorded on 3/18/1942, were the last recordings that Rosenthal,then nearly 80,ever made.As one would expect, there is some falling off in technique but it does not matter.I cannot imagine a more beautiful performance--far preferable to his 1929 recording. At age 8,Rosenthal,like Koczalski,became a student of Chopin's pupil,Karl Mikuli and studied with him for about 5 years. He later became a pupil of Liszt.This may explain the differences between Koczalski's Chopin and Rosenthal's.

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[joesubaruson]

This pianist had modified the Liszt version heavily, and is playng rather slow, to bring out the hidden beauties that had been sealed in the original Chopin song. I've heard many singers and pianists sing/play this one, and they sounded great. But Rosenthal version allows the very careful audience to communicate with the soul of the melody of the original song. To me, it's almost scary to have such an experience. He is a true medium. Thanks for posting. This is a very valuable recording.

[pjioayncoe]

Simply beautiful.

[gerardbedecarter]

Thanks for uploading this beautiful, historic recording!

[SophieMenter]

Extraordinary pianist. Thanks for uploading this music.

[rpcjt]

Bravo, kingjepoy!

[kingjepoy]

This video really inspired me to study this piece! Simply beautiful!

[arwena55]

Check also Paderewski's performance of the piece. In my opinion also very beautiful.

[Noshirm]

This is extremely lovely playing. Rosenthal also studied with Joseffy, who was a pupil of Moscheles, Tausig, and Liszt. Thus Rosenthal had an incredible pianistic pedigree. Could this be posted once more with a higher volume? Even with earphones, the sound seems very soft.

[EmdrGreg]

Brilliant. I have this recording, and it was hearing it that led me to play the piece myself. Nothing touches Rosenthal's mystical reading of it.

[chad410]

wow. the connection to Chopin who changed piano technique is so exciting. I know his teaching was important to him more so than playiong....chopin that is....