Horowitz plays Chopin Ballade 1

Vladimir Horowitz plays Chopin his first ballade

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[John19182004]

that's what your mom said to your dad

[Ignotus Est]

I think we'd be luckier to listen to Chopin himself...

[kid1792]

오호 짐머만이후 첨느끼는 전율이다

[Cesar Hidalgo]

best interpretation of this ballad ever!!



[qazwsx311914]

너무좋아요

[LGSurge]

Same to you!

[Junief1]

Gorgeously played.



[mitchell genesse]

Even though we hold opposing viewpoints, I must take the time to thank you for actually formulating a thoughtful opinion instead of cussing my out like 99% of YouTubers.

Good on you sir.

[LGSurge]

And yes, some composers cant play for squat!

[LGSurge]

I appreciate the sentiment, but I want to clarify my point. I think, of all people, Chopin could probably pull off any interpretation he wanted to. But I don't think there is such a thing as the "perfect version", even if it's the composer's.

[Cuasimodo2372]

I agree, Though the composer may have the perfect version in his mind, it doesn't mean he necessarily has the abillity to play it.

[LGSurge]

I disagree. I don't think the composer has unassailable rights on the best performance. I think your response, which precludes the possibility of someone "outperforming" Chopin, is quite symptomatic of the pseudo-religious reverence in which the canonized composers are now held. My problem with your view is that it implies that there is THE one, best interpretation, and THE one, best performer. This is not a very inspiring view, and it has a lot more to do with religion than with art.