Zimerman plays Chopin Barcarolle Op. 60
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@WASSUPFOOISH Not really a big fan of Liszt music, but hearing such a talented performer play would be such an honor.
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@Doug19752533 Right you are! A "moment of heaven on earth" I wish I could have :)
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@ilovechopin11 considering how rarely he played in public, what an incredibly rare treat that would be
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@PianoLvsPaul Oh but I do. He texted me the other day and told me. j/k - Of course I don't know that, it's just my opinion that I think Zimerman did a great job on this piece. No one knows for sure how Chopin himself played it, or wanted it played, other than what's written. The point I'm making is that Zimerman plays this so passionately and we know that Chopin was perhaps one of the most passionate composers ever and likely wanted this piece played that way.
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I have played Chopin for 50 years as an amateur pianist. I believe Krystian is a perfectionist in the overall, however, his attention to loud and sudden loudness markings fall weak to my ears. Since Chopin's music was delicate in general for the most part, I believe the interpretation is allowable anyway. In any event you will be pressed to find a better take on this magnificent piano piece.
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I make all the same movements and similar emotions as him when I air play this masterpiece.
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There are emotions and visions summoned up in this piece that transcend the music. You can visualize the sweetest and most harrowing moments in life. So nobly expressed, so courageously sought after,to witness this is is to witness true greatness. Dedicating one's life to such an goal is what these musicians have sacrificed for us.THANK YOU.
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@ilovechopin11 i totally agree. And I would have loved to see Liszt play!
From what I've read of Chopin, he was a perfectionist. I imagine he didn't like the way most pianists played his music. Had he been able to hear Zimerman play, he would have smiled. "Finally."
tdennison22 8 months ago 27
Somtimes, I wish I was born in the 19th century, just to see Chopin play live. Sigh.
ilovechopin11 5 months ago 20