Chopin - Ballade no. 1 (Cecile Licad, 1986?)

This video recording of Cecile Licad playing Chopin - Ballade no.1 in G minor, Op. 23 was made sometime during the mid 1980's in Germany.

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Music

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• Licad
• Chopin
• Ballade
• Argerich
• Kissin
• Langlang
• Horowitz
• Zimerman

[torontochopin]

Nothing sexist? Look at what you said:

"It's ok for men to do these things,but not for women" ?

You don't see anything sexist about that comment? Sexism can go either way, male or female. I understand that in your staunch support of CL, you might have made a mistake in making that point, but know that that comment came across as sexist.

[MrDesperateArtist]

i cant sleep because the beauty of the music of Chopin was not fully understood here..

Almost all comments are about dresses and facial expressions which is irrelevant..

FUCK TO ALL little minded FREAKS!

[2000jolande]

I have the cd's and listen to the takes of Licad, Rubinstein, Argerich, Egorov, and also heard Zimmerman , Bolet, and Richter's. I would say Licad's take moves me the most - the contrast of the first part and the frenetic denouement to the last note. Her interpretation is similar to Youri Egorov's though their sound and pace may be a different.

[jeezee0210]

This is the most beautiful interpretation of this ballade. She caresses the keys delicately and varies the loudness. Her recording available in the Music Heritage Society cd captures her virtuosity better than in this concert.

[jeezee0210]

@monsieurhire No way, they've divorced because Meneses shacked up with a fellow cellist. It was a pity because I was looking forward to their recording of piano/cello sonatas. Anyway, that's water under the bridge and another cellist, Alban Gerhardt has a record with Cecile Licad playing pieces recorded by Pablo Casal. Gerhardt gave high praises on Cecile Licad in an interview which you could find in the web.

[jeezee0210]

@lovesGenet There is an available cd (Deutsche Grammophon) of Argerich playing this Ballade when she was younger. I believe the title is Argerich Plays Chopin. The fast fingers and tempi are there alright as in her Tchaikovski's Concerto No.1. But I would prefer Licad's playing of this ballade over her take.

[cem1891]

this is such a spirited performance! and she geninuely looked like she was having fun, a sign she was in complete control of where she wanted the music go. fantastic! this ranks up there with her recordings of Gottschalk (I encourage fans of her to listen to her Gottschalk album if you haven't, you're in for a real treat).

[DiscoInTheNunnery]

She plays it so beautifully! This song was made for women! And I mean that in the most sexist way possible :D

[MadamePukengkay]

Has she retired? How come I don't hear about her anymore? Does she not get any offers to perform anymore?

[TitinioBayagbag]

She looks like a vegetable salad with this dress..... 

[albertan01]

Brava.... it's also my favorite piece of Chopin.... god bless her.