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Offline wzkit

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Debussy's Reverie
on: October 22, 2006, 06:21:56 PM
Recorded on my Sauter 185 Delta. The first recording is after the first tuning, in May this year. The second recording is a few days after the second tuning, after I asked my technician to give it a more rounded, warmer tone. Do tell me which is preferred. Comments are welcome!
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Offline asyncopated

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Re: Debussy's Reverie
Reply #1 on: October 22, 2006, 08:59:32 PM
You playing is beautiful.  The lines are lyric, the luscious fuzziness of impressionism shines through. 

One minor comment.  On my computer, the ff s at about 1:14 sound a bit tight, and could be more relaxed and resonant.  But it might just be my speakers not being about to cope.

Again, Beautiful playing.  Thanks for posting.

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Re: Debussy's Reverie
Reply #2 on: October 22, 2006, 09:40:10 PM
Wow, well done! I really enjoyed your performance.

Nice sounding piano as well.

Thanks for posting.

Cheers

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Re: Debussy's Reverie
Reply #3 on: October 23, 2006, 02:51:55 PM
Very well done.  Miind you, I have the feeling that you play well within your limits.  Nothing wrong with that but I am expecting a little more from you  ;)
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Offline wzkit

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Re: Debussy's Reverie
Reply #4 on: October 28, 2006, 05:03:13 PM
Thanks everyone for the kind comments. Mfortin - you're right that I'm playing within my limits. But then again, I wouldn't want to record something that was out of my limits  either I don't think I would get any satisfaction out of hearing myself play badly!

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Re: Debussy's Reverie
Reply #5 on: July 07, 2009, 01:55:55 PM
I only find one recording, so I can't compare it to anything. For my money, this piano sound is perfect. It's haunted me badly. I do find your rubato up to the main treble theme a bit predictable after a while, but mostly I like the performance.

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Re: Debussy's Reverie
Reply #6 on: August 24, 2009, 01:14:09 PM
really nice recording :)

I think its fine to play "within your limits" when you can produce a performance this polished. This particular piece might not be as 'technically demanding' as others, but it takes a different kind of skill to play with that expression and control even in slower pieces.

I would like to hear you play Debussy's Hommage a Rameau - from Images book I!

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Re: Debussy's Reverie
Reply #7 on: August 22, 2012, 03:02:30 PM
Thanks all for the comments. Pianohenry - I'll certainly look to learning Hommage a Rameau!
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