Voi che sapete

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Mozart's famous aria in a piano transcription by Liszt rival Sigismond Thalberg (1812-1871). This transcription is part of a collection entitled "LArt du Chant appliqué au Piano" (the art of song applied to the piano). This collection contains 25 transcriptions of vocal works by various composers, the majority from the opera genre.

Thalberg's L'art du chant stands apart as one of the earliest examples of piano pedagogy which directed the performer's attention toward tone production rather than virtuosic technique. Thalberg's twenty-five transcriptions, in comparison to his intricate and brilliant fantasies, present a deceptive simplicity while actually making sometimes even greater technical demands. The music eschews those virtuosic elaborations that can divert and fascinate the listener, and leaves the pianist's abilities and control more exposed.

Accompaniments to the melodies may be thickened or modified for reasons of sonority, but nothing extraneous or unnecessary is added. Thalberg does not place the melodic burden on one hand only. To an even greater degree than in his fantasies, the single melodies or different voices are distributed throughout the keyboard so that both hands must form, for all practical purposes, one seamless mechanism.

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Music

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• Voi
• Che
• Sapete
• Figaro
• Nozze
• di
• Mozart
• Thalberg
• Piano
• Transcription
• Classical

[rsmullyan]

This moved me to tears.

[pianovirus]

@rsmullyan Dear Raymond, what an honour to hear from you here! And thank you so much for your kind comment! Best wishes from Switzerland, Tobias

[bellajakeparis]

I listen to this almost every day. Beautiful! You truly are amazing.

[pianovirus]

@bellajakeparis Wow, thanks for such a nice comment!

[nitrammmah]

Regarding my exam. I gained a distinction 136 marks, so I thought I would let you know. The examiner loved my Voi Che Sapete. Many thanks again for your help!

Ruth

[pianovirus]

@nitrammmah Hi Ruth, nice to hear from you again and congratulations for the successful exam!!

[klavigen]

Such a great feeling for dynamics and colours is even on famous pianist performances not guaranted- you feel a fantastic emotion für melodies and thus you give the less importnat voices less loudness, really excellet- besides is a great job do bring thalberg back zu our conscience- I´m shure your audience in concert will apreciate all of that- many thanks for sharing

[felipebalbi]

Figaro was really in love. Very good interpretation. I liked the slower tempo, compared to other versions I heard, it suits really well on the deceptive cadence at the end.

I believe you added some extra color to some parts of the melody, right ? Came out really good.

[MrPaevo]

Liszt was a bit unfair to Thalberg, methinks...

[13laciotat]

superbe.

[hanajima05]

i really love this. it's beautiful you have an amazing talent and a beautiful instrument

[gongxi1995]

could anyone send me the sheet music?? Thanks

[TheGirlwiththePiano]

wow amazing!"

[pasqualebarberio]

I've done most exciting O.O :) very good !

[thelivingsacrifice1]

You have a very nice feel for Mozart. Beautiful rendition of this beautiful piece!

[myklijn]

I love it... gives me very pleasant goosebumps.

[kleinbogen]

Where can I find the sheet music to the version that you are playing? Anyone has info? Many Many thanks in advance.