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Title: Chopin Etude Op.25 no.12
Post by: verywellmister on December 02, 2006, 04:45:47 PM

My favorite piece (and also the piece that increased my interest in piano).  It's so beautiful, especially the recording on pianosociety.com.

Who do you think is the best interpreter for this etude? 

Thanks.

Title: Re: Chopin Etude Op.25 no.12
Post by: opus10no2 on December 02, 2006, 07:01:17 PM

other than that, cziffra.

Title: Re: Chopin Etude Op.25 no.12
Post by: cmg on December 03, 2006, 04:39:17 PM

I've always admired John Browning's playing of the Etudes, until, of course, Joyce Hatto's 75th Birthday recording of these works was released by Concert Artists Recordings. 

Her Op 25/12 is a force of nature.  You won't believe your ears. 

p.s. wear a bathing suit when you listen to it . . .

Title: Re: Chopin Etude Op.25 no.12
Post by: amitmis on December 03, 2006, 07:43:04 PM

Quote from: opus10no2 on December 02, 2006, 07:01:17 PM

other than that, cziffra.

You ruined my life!!!

 :)

Title: Re: Chopin Etude Op.25 no.12
Post by: musicsdarkangel on December 03, 2006, 08:06:41 PM

Garrick Ohlsson easily

Title: Re: Chopin Etude Op.25 no.12
Post by: gyzzzmo on December 04, 2006, 08:36:51 PM

Lugansky.
Btw, i love his entire Chopin Etude repetoire.

Title: Re: Chopin Etude Op.25 no.12
Post by: dnephi on December 04, 2006, 09:21:52 PM

Quote from: amitmis on December 03, 2006, 07:43:04 PM

You ruined my life!!!

 :)

Hahaha

I like Horowitz, on topic.  I also like the LH transc. Godowsky.  It adds some more drama, but loses some breadth.

Title: Re: Chopin Etude Op.25 no.12
Post by: henrah on December 05, 2006, 05:53:16 PM

Kemal Gekic plays an amazing Ocean Etude. Such variety in colour, and some parts he plays sans pedal. By mistake, I don't know, but it sounds good!

Title: Re: Chopin Etude Op.25 no.12
Post by: infectedmushroom on December 06, 2006, 04:31:20 PM

Quote from: henrah on December 05, 2006, 05:53:16 PM

Kemal Gekic plays an amazing Ocean Etude. Such variety in colour, and some parts he plays sans pedal. By mistake, I don't know, but it sounds good!

Can't agree more with you!!


After I heard Kemal Gekic's recording of the Ocean Etude I was completely blown away by his interpretation. It's so different than other recordings... Yet, so amazing.


Here the recording of the Ocean Etude, played by Kemal Gekic: https://rapidshare.com/files/6339420/12_etude_C_minor.mp3.html

Title: Re: Chopin Etude Op.25 no.12
Post by: henrah on December 06, 2006, 08:46:54 PM

yes Yes YES!!! It's so good that I can't listen to any other interpretation without thinking "This is too rhythmically correct."

What do you think about the section where he plays it without pedal? It seems like it might have been by accident, but nevertheless it really is wonderful.
Henrah

Title: Re: Chopin Etude Op.25 no.12
Post by: infectedmushroom on December 06, 2006, 11:48:15 PM

Quote from: henrah on December 06, 2006, 08:46:54 PM

yes Yes YES!!! It's so good that I can't listen to any other interpretation without thinking "This is too rhythmically correct."

What do you think about the section where he plays it without pedal? It seems like it might have been by accident, but nevertheless it really is wonderful.
Henrah

I don't think the section without pedal is an accident, I think it's all part of his interpretation to the Ocean Etude. And yes, it really is wonderful.

Everytime when I hear a performance of the Ocean Etude, I compare it with Kemal's recording and I didn't heard a better interpretation of the Ocean Etude so far...  :)