Khachaturian Piano Concerto, Allegro Maestoso. Part II

Cristian Valenzuela plays the first movement of the Piano Concerto by Aram Khachaturian. Accompanied by Augustus Arnone. Cornell University.

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Music

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• Cristian
• Valenzuela
• Khachaturian
• Khatchaturian
• piano
• concerto
• Allegro
• Maestoso

[zznarcolepsy]

Outstanding! Out Fucking Standing.

First of all, thanks for choosing one of my favorite pieces and making your performance available to the world.

So interesting to re-digest this piece with two pianos. Thanks for putting some true balls into those octave passages, and thanks for not negating the sensitivity of such parts as 2:56 - 2:58. Great performance and accompaniment.

[CrisValenzuela]

Hi,

Thanks for the kind review. It's also one of my favorite concertos, which is under-appreciated. If you want a great recording, listen to the Loris Tjeknavorian version.

Cheers

[sanjosemike]

Very nice ensemble. Pity you didn't have a larger audience. But I am there in spirit to clap with them. Neither of you "pounded" out your parts, and Cristian memorized the horrendously difficult solo passage. Your co-player on Piano II was quite good too. You both are better than I!

Very musical performance. I enjoyed it!

sanjosemike

[CrisValenzuela]

Thanks for the glowing review, mike. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Good luck in your studies.

[baccopennay]

Wow! Cris, you play like a conservatory trained professional pianist-who did you study with? I am a piano teacher & my major in college was pre-med. I currently teach both at a music academy & a dental hygiene school so we have a few disciplines in common. You have wonderful virtuosity! It was a pleasure hearing you perform!