@Cantormatis Tchaikovsky was never really the master of form that Brahms was, and Brahms was never the orchestral colorist that Tchaikovsky was. Perhaps out of a bit of envy at Brahms' technical prowess, Tchaikovsky considered Brahms all that was wrong with German music. Brahms' critical ally, Eduard Hanslick, referred to Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto thusly: (it) has "brought us face to face with the revolting thought that music can exist which stinks to the ear".
@Varese52 Now that is interesting! I wonder why- yes, Tchaikovsky is indeed very flamboyant compared to Brahms, but his music is certainly not superficial (it's anything but superficial).
Tschaikovsky and Brahms detested one another's music. The influence common to both is Schumann. Of course, Brahms knew and admired Schumann directly, but Schumann, along with Mendelssohn, Chopin, Liszt and Berlioz were the Western composers who most influenced 19th century Russian music.
I don't know if Tchaikovsky knew Brahms Piano Sonatas at the time he composed his Grand Sonata, but there are obviously huge similarities (particularly with the 1first and second sonatas). Not to say Tchaikovsky's sonata isn't original!
this piece is so long. longer than beethoven's 9th, any pianist that would dare perform this would not be scared on its technical requirements, but will be frightened on the exorbitant numbers of sheets they would memorize........great performance though, full of tchaikovsky's nuances and decorations
@Cantormatis Tchaikovsky was never really the master of form that Brahms was, and Brahms was never the orchestral colorist that Tchaikovsky was. Perhaps out of a bit of envy at Brahms' technical prowess, Tchaikovsky considered Brahms all that was wrong with German music. Brahms' critical ally, Eduard Hanslick, referred to Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto thusly: (it) has "brought us face to face with the revolting thought that music can exist which stinks to the ear".
Varese13 1 year ago
@Varese52 Now that is interesting! I wonder why- yes, Tchaikovsky is indeed very flamboyant compared to Brahms, but his music is certainly not superficial (it's anything but superficial).
Cantormatis 1 year ago
Tschaikovsky and Brahms detested one another's music. The influence common to both is Schumann. Of course, Brahms knew and admired Schumann directly, but Schumann, along with Mendelssohn, Chopin, Liszt and Berlioz were the Western composers who most influenced 19th century Russian music.
Varese52 2 years ago
This isnt longer than beethoven's ninth.
Busoni's Piano Concerto Op. 39 is that size.
I agree though this is a wonderful performance by Richter.
tasteslikechicken55 2 years ago
I don't know if Tchaikovsky knew Brahms Piano Sonatas at the time he composed his Grand Sonata, but there are obviously huge similarities (particularly with the 1first and second sonatas). Not to say Tchaikovsky's sonata isn't original!
vadimrusmov85 2 years ago
this piece is so long. longer than beethoven's 9th, any pianist that would dare perform this would not be scared on its technical requirements, but will be frightened on the exorbitant numbers of sheets they would memorize........great performance though, full of tchaikovsky's nuances and decorations
marrieter08 3 years ago
As a matter of fact he hasn't :-(
weikko79 3 years ago
Terrible sound! Fortunately TrueCrypt has uploaded a decent version of this recording :-)
weikko79 3 years ago