La Valse (part 1) by Ravel International piano competition José Iturbi organised by Diputación de Valencia winner 2004. Full concert available in www.pianoiturbi.com
you're missing the point. Ravel wrote that piece in 1919, after he did the 1rst world war. It's a deconstructed waltz. He wanted to express the atrocities of the war (you can hear bombs exploding at some points). And since 1918 marks the end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it is, in a way, the last vienna waltz.
can there be a misunderstanding in impressionism ? everyone has different interpretations of pieces, im merely saying that i would rather hear this piece more waltz like. and lets say a bit surrealistic and dreamy. sorry if you feel that way =/
would really have to agree.... sorry everyone =/...it just doesnt sound natural or graceful (let alone ravel) like. when i hear this i dont see a waltz i see a dance with heavy wooden clogs =/.
@maddorox
you're missing the point. Ravel wrote that piece in 1919, after he did the 1rst world war. It's a deconstructed waltz. He wanted to express the atrocities of the war (you can hear bombs exploding at some points). And since 1918 marks the end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it is, in a way, the last vienna waltz.
andreshadow2 1 year ago
I love his performance!!! it's amazing!!!
...I hate the quality!!!!!!
edtskyline12 2 years ago
can there be a misunderstanding in impressionism ? everyone has different interpretations of pieces, im merely saying that i would rather hear this piece more waltz like. and lets say a bit surrealistic and dreamy. sorry if you feel that way =/
maddorox 2 years ago
I guess it's because your misunderstanding of impressionism.
GaleRianes 2 years ago
would really have to agree.... sorry everyone =/...it just doesnt sound natural or graceful (let alone ravel) like. when i hear this i dont see a waltz i see a dance with heavy wooden clogs =/.
maddorox 2 years ago
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Every note sticks out like a bach fugue. It's kind of gross. And every feature is exaggerated to death.
Bad, bad performance.
aldebussy 3 years ago
I simply can't get enough of your playing of this piece, it's one of the best I've heard, and watched. Bravo!
cpanati 3 years ago
awesome!!!!!
HAMSTERIANA 4 years ago
Beautiful interpretation. Actually, it's now become one of my favorite interpretations. Love the way he emphasizes the romantic aspects of the piece.
cpanati 4 years ago