opening of Liszt TE no. 10 in f minor

[crazy for ivan moravec]

please help me with tips on how to execute the opening of the Liszt trancendental etude #10  in f minor. i actually got it right for the exam last week but i don't how to do it again.

is there a way to practice it so that it will sound light and smooth (although articulate) and fast? my model recording for the opening is Kissin's recording, hehehe.

thanks so much!

- pianist in need of help
   Clement >crazy for ivan moravec<

[thierry13]

You must find a comfortable way of playing, combining of movements, wich let your hands to cross over continuously. If you are having trouble, just slowly analyse the way your hands move.

[practicingnow]

You're talking about one of those treacherous, dangerous openings in the repertoire.
Practice in rhythms, in groups of threes, sixes, and placing accents in different places.  Practice creatively, and be patient - you'll get it.
One more thing - in general, never try to imitate anyone else's speed, touch, sound - it's the worst thing you can do, with disasterous results always.  Try to have your own idea and conception of how it should sound, how fast and loud, and then go for that, instead of trying to sound like Kissin, or Arrau, or Bolet etc.  Use your own imaginiation, think poetically, and you'll be much better off than copying anyone.