Benno Moiseiwitsch plays Rachmaninoff Prelude in B minor
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i'm astonished by the small number of people who have viewed this video, whereas videos by virtuosos who don't express a very deep sense of musicality get all the viewing. what a pity.
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face shows nothing because he is superbly coordinated master pianist. moving face does nothing to sound. only master pianist can achieve this freeing of emotional tension from physical tension.
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@ZacharySmith89 Well, this video is clearly missing the first 60 seconds or so...
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@luiarthur Or they see that it's 3:17 long and think that he rushes it like these show-off virtuosos you speak of.
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This is the most brilliant piece I have ever heared from Rachmaninov. This stunning performance, which comes closes to perfection, made this piece shine and sing like a divine voice.
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wow, that was great. One of the few good interpretations of this piece IMO.
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This is my favourite interpretation. I love the exile...Rachmaninov said that was what this piece was about...and Moiseiwitsch has captured it perfectly.
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Personally i find this piece played the best by Vladmir Ashkenazy the best...
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One of the saddest Piano work EveR
I love it
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It's from The Art of The Piano... one of the best there.
"it's the return..." he said
i haven't listened to anything like that... and i have listented to A LOT OF stuff...
i wonder how someone can create such a beautiful sound....
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If this piece doesn't move you, you just haven't heard it enough times yet! Best recording of this piece I have ever heard!
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Benno Moiseiwitsch is one of the greatest pianists in history, he "created" when he performed - like Rach, Gilels, Horowitz and Richter. We are infinitely priviledged to hear his performances :-)
What do acting skills have to do with a pianist's greatness? The answer is nothing! Those who admire facial and other expressions, go watch a Charlie Chaplin movie!
Hi calno4,
Really interesting story!
It was recorded 1963 (the year he died?)
pitschi2001 4 years ago