Brahms Rhapsody in B minor, Op. 79 No. 1 for piano

Brahms Rhapsody in B minor, Op. 79 No. 1 for piano
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Performed in Portland, Oregon April, 26, 2009

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[afertyus1000]

@banifacio good luck then 

[banifacio]

@afertyus1000 Oh, and by the way, I wanted to mention that I've learned one of the rhapsodies (the 2nd), and played it at a competition a month ago, and I'm preparing the 1st rhapsody for a competition in 2 months.

[banifacio]

@afertyus1000 The technical diversity from each of these pieces is rather great. If you played each of them with absolutely perfect technique, you'd be on the level of Gilels or Lupu; additionally, everyone, even the greatest pianists, are weak in some areas. On that note, there are definitely sliding octaves in the first rhapsody, but the left hand has jumps for a substantial portion of this piece. Look at any of the A sections - you'll realize precisely what I'm talking about.

[afertyus1000]

@banifacio the first is just sliding octaves the most difficult part is halfway through the seventh page with the jumps and accurate tripet play have played it and found it easier than 2 so maybe you haven't played them or have a faulty technique?

[banifacio]

@afertyus1000 Then you should realize that there is no comparison; the first rhapsody is much more difficult. The fact that you mentioned the second rhapsody has more jumps than the first made me face palm, and it makes me doubt the fact you've played the 1st rhapsody.

[afertyus1000]

@banifacio i have played both and find this one easier, it depends on the player and technique but then again both are easy for me:)

[banifacio]

@afertyus1000 If you think this piece is easier than Op. 79, No.2, you're simply kidding yourself. This piece has MANY more jumps (octave-octave, chord-octave) than the second rhapsody. Not only this, but the variance in chordal tone and the sheer amount of phrasing required for this piece far exceeds the second rhapsody. This is coming from someone who's actually played both of these rhapsodies.

[afertyus1000]

@gouldeffect no i would say this is easier and less jumps

[cesardelgadoalvarez]

Creo que la gran dificultad de esta piesa radica en que no es un nocturno, es una pieza de guerra y sin embargo no puede ser golpeada como hace Murray Perahia.

[clyde7059]

Excellent job! That's not an easy piece to play and you played it well. I tend to shy away from Brahms' music because I'm not terribly familiar with very much of his work, but I'm thinking I should try some... you've inspired me. Great job!!