Vladimir Sofronitsky plays Chopin 2 Nocturnes Op. 27

Chopin, 2 Nocturnes Op. 27
1. Nocturne in C sharp minor
2. Nocturne in D flat major

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• sofronitsky
• chopin
• nocturnes
• piano
• classical

[AlanHemenway]

Sofronitsky was Valentina Lisitsa's inspiration when she was young. She told me that she also likes Cortot for Chopin. I think she is better than the both of them. She has a more flowing palette with better measured phrasing... she smothes out the rough spots that other pianists have.

[truecrypt]

@AlanHemenway

Though Lisitsa is an outstanding pianist and interesting YT phenomenon, I wouldn't prefer her over Sofronitsky or Cortot... Their "rough spots" worth more than any-body's slick execution. Smooth food is easier to digest but will you ever trade hard farmer's bread for overly processed, well sanitized and beautifully wrapped "bread" in your local supermarket? ;)

[mtierra]

There's so much to like about the playing of no 2 but I wonder why the piano sounds so percussive? His touch or the recording? I suspect the first. Compare Rubinstein version especially for touch sensitivity.

[truecrypt]

@mtierra

Actually you "touched" a very interesting subject! Sofronitsky's touch was incredibly fast and intense. Every single sound produced this way is like a burst of energy... Such playing would seem rough and even distorted while listening in close proximity, but should you move couple yards farther and separate bursts would connect into wonderful lines and deep perspective. it's like seeing a great painting - get close and it turns into random spots... Just "move farther"!

[weikko79]

Thanks for this! Where did you get this recording???

[truecrypt]

Old LP set. Made in USSR ;)

[OceansBoulevard]

Sofronitsky isn't the russian Cortot or the russian Lipatti or the russian Gould.

Sofronitsky is Sofronitsky, the great Sofronitsky

[geneticssucks]

i would rather say sofronitsky, pure and simple. these comparisons don't benefit anyone

[MrsAnicon]

GREAT!

[Bluetooth6483]

I think Sofronitzky was much more interested in colours than in singing. That's why he plays Scriabin much more than Chopin!

[AlanHemenway]

@truecrypt When I say she smoths out the rough spots, I really mean that she makes everybody else sound awkward. She doesn't sacrifice anything. Even this sounds tentative! Valentina has spoiled me and ruined my appreciation for a lot of other pianists. When I listen to here I realize, Yes, that's the wau it should be played.

[GerryRains1946]

@AlanHemenway

Listen to Marc-Andre Hamelin.

[AlanHemenway]

@GerryRains1946 I've heard her at the Oregon Symphony and attended a recital and master class at George Fox University. Lisitsa has her channel where she has posted 183 of her videos to date, with millions of views and an overwhelming following, with many ardent music loverers like myself who proclaim that she is the greatest we have ever heard. To me she is most musical makes all other pianists sound awkward. Listen to her do the Presto Agitato of the Moonlight Son. then all of Appassionata

[GerryRains1946]

@AlanHemenway

Have you heard her live. I have. The two gentlemen are from before my time, but I have their recordings. With all due respect you are certainly are in a distinct minority.

[uhartchristian]

@satyu131089 well you can check these french pianists on youtube, you may change mind....

[satyu131089]

@uhartchristian I don't know even one of those you mentioned... probably they weren't so great to be noticed....

[uhartchristian]

@mxtiplitz listen to the young George Li here on youtube; lang lang is nothing compared to this young musician.

yes the chinese pianists do good work today , specially those living in USA or canada where they are integrated and get the necessary financial help and education. Lets put it other way roung we are not lost in this world, music goes on to exist and the traditions also continues to be transmitted. the russian school origin is viennesse school . its european culture the Zsar imported !!