Richter plays Schumann - Faschingsschwank aus Wien

4. Intermezzo - Mit grösster energie
5. Finale - Höchst lebhaft

Sviatoslav Richter

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Music

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• Richter
• Schumann
• Piano
• Faschingsschwank

[suzettegm]

Apart from the "lyrical" qualities of Prokofiev and Shostakovich I think few will disagree that Richter was at his best if not unsurpassed (try to listen to anyone else playing Prokofievs sixt sonata)with these composers. Maybe Ravel and Scriabin should be added.I like the buoyancy in this piece. One does not have to agree with everything a player does in order to be taken by the performance.

[aisrmc]

I think a little more respect wouldn't do you any harm 'smithsherman'. I believe that Richter, one of the most revered pianists of the century, comprehends and expresses Schumann, perhaps the composer most associated with him, more than you will ever comprehend or express anything in your life. I have nothing against having different opinions, but arrogant and disrespectful ignorance is unforgivable when dealing with a genius like Richter.

[cpycpa]

Everyone says that he is a legend but he always plays everything way too fast. He would be amazing if he didn't play that fast. That makes me think of the worlds fastest rollercoaster(Im on it).

[Kanimfortaas]

II. A lyrical and somewhat heroic theme, triumphant and melancholic at the same time (maybe referring to the opposed personalities of Florestan and Eusebius), orbited by oscillating triplets forwarding the action and the struggle of the aimless soul. And Richter retains the "Sturm und Drang" temper, restless and almost ecstatic - it sounds and urges as if this world becomes too tight for the deepness and the strength of the musical idea.

[Kanimfortaas]

I. Particularly these first 44 bars (the Intermezzo) rank among the most inspired and passionate composing in Romantic piano music. One of my favourite pieces of one of my favourite composers played by my preferred pianistic idol. Richter once again manages to make the instrument sing, tell and herald, to eloquently convey another tale of the ineffable. And the musical message couldn't be more noble and appealing: Here Schumann gives you an essential idea of what Romantic music is about.

[SpyVi]

weather we like it or not, richter's playing is so distinct, no matter where I listen him playing this, I would always know who it was playing. And hell, he manages the voices so damn well-if you have tried to play any of the pieces in faschingsschwank aus wien you know.

[andibonnington]

@gymnopedist

Do you know if this version was recorded? I've looked at it but haven't found it yet. I have the one made at Royal Hall, in London back in 1963 but the sound is not good enough. This is far better in my opinion.

[YSFmemories]

The difference between great classical music played by a master like Richter and modern music played/sung by mediocre "musicians" (Note: I'm not saying all modern music is crap, just a good majority of it):

Music like that might be catchy for a few days, then you forget about it when the fad is over.

Music like this will stay, and the more you listen to it, the more you appreciate and enjoy it.

[zdevol7]

Provedení S.Richtěra je zatím snad nejlepší, které jsem měla možnost slyšet!!!

[zdevol7]

Fantastické, až mi jde mráz po těle !! Není nad S. Richtěra - mohla bych to poslouchat stále .

[shadowwar88]

Thats what I love about classical music: He plays the melody notes in the right hand quite harsh, but that adds a new kind of energy to the piece, it becomes more agressive and spicy! Diffrent player - totally diffrent piece sometimes! :)

[Allanfearn]

If this is Moscow, it's probably 10 October 1976. He didn't play the Faschingsschwank in 1975, but it was part of his 1976 touring repertory, and by October he'd taken it round most of Europe. There's a famous broadcast (and very badly recorded) Liszt recital from the 1950s in which he plays with this sort of spontaneity and dash.