Schubert-Liszt: Ave Maria performed by Sandro Russo on Liszt's 1862 Bechstein Piano

Lieder von Schubert (12), transcription for piano, S. 558 (LW A42) Ave Maria.

Sandro Russo Piano

From the DVD
"SANDRO RUSSO PLAYS THE 1862 BECHSTEIN LISZT PIANO" available at http://www.sandrorussopianist.com/recordings/

~PROGRAM~

J.S. BachHess: Chorale from Cantata No. 147
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, BWV 147

Franz Liszt: From 6 Consolations, S. 172,
- No. 1 in E major, Andante con moto
- No. 2 in E major, Un poco più mosso
- No. 3 in D flat major, Lento placido

SchubertLiszt: Ave Maria, S558/R243: No. 12

GlückSgambati: Melody (from Orpheus and Eurydice)

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, Bechstein piano serial #576, originally delivered to Franz Liszt on March 17, 1862, has arrived in New York. The piano was on display at the Bechstein America corporate headquarters on 58th Street in Manhattan. Ongoing celebrations of this remarkable piece of music history have so far included performances by renowned artists to a sold-out gala tribute to Liszt at Bechstein Centre.

In a personal letter penned to Carl Bechstein, Liszt said... "For 28 years I have now used your pianos, and they have maintained their superiority. In a word, your instruments are perfect."

Presentation of this famous instrument gave music historians, Liszt lovers, and pianists of all levels and backgrounds a rare opportunity to see an exquisite representation of German handcraftmanship and offered insights into the manufacturing techniques and technology of 19th century piano building. NAMM Booth 209A

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[SeaSharpPrelude]

Truly a wonderful performance, so sensitive and nuanced. Thank you for posting this.

[cabezon2u]

Absolutely AMAZING!!! Beautifully done....it's sheer perfection!!!

[hunkyung1215]

감동감동 ㅜ ㅜ

[A8opi]

Amazing !!!!!!

[jghcky]

Very, very nice.. one of my favourite musicians now, I think.

I think towards the end I would have played it differently, but that's just personal, I think.

Fantastic interpretation.

[luke12346789]

OMG , that's a very age-famous piano , that 's the legendary ALLEGRO CANTABILE SCOPE

[AnaMTrenchiBottazzi]

Excellent musician. Congratulations!!!

[ThePlaymobil12]

Gran interpretación, me gustaría tocar esa versión y tengo la partitura solo que se ve complicada, pero que bonito suena sin duda muchas felicidades por tocar con sentimiento saludos

[Kaggypants]

I love this interpretation. :) The right hand scales near the end are wonderful.

[JupiterIV]

@jerdawg553 A Man named Sigismond Thalberg was the first to come up with that three-hand effect.

[azfsiguy]

@pedro2000pe Not to be mean- but if you have to ask "where he got the sheet music for this", I'm pretty certain you would not be able to touch this incredibly difficult piece of music.

By the way, If you think this is good check out Valerie Tyron's performance of this piece.

[jerdawg553]

I first thought this was 3 hands ...but the video proves otherwise....