Liszt Dante Sonata

[viking]

From a few weeks ago at Banff
https://www.mediafire.com/?t4mztjwzzzm
Please comment.

[furtwaengler]

Well sir, I have unfortunately not been able to access the file.

[furtwaengler]

Okay, now it has finally downloaded on the 5th attempt. 

This is impeccably conceived structurally. It is polished, clean, reserved, maybe conservative...but very operatic, and dramatic in an operatic sense - recitatives are fiery and explosive without distracting from the very expressive and thoughtfully phrased arias. Wondrous care has been applied to detail and structural integrity...the Italian influence (or intention) is very well in place. On the whole, it comes across a little bit objective and introverted compared to what's common, but this is refreshing and very appropriate considering what it is. You've treated the piece with great respect, and one can only respect you for that (as Barenboim would and Arrau would have.) EXCELLENT PEDALLING THROUGHOUT!

Phenomenal job!

(And the recording sounds great.)

[rachfan]

Hi viking,

Bravo!  Although your rendition might be a bit conservative, that is well offset by the wonderful clarity and expressiveness in your playing, as you give us the Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise.  I thoroughly enjoyed your rendition.  The quality of the recording is very high as well.  Congratulations on this fine performance!

[goldentone]

What stands out to me is your presentation of the piece.  Your playing has weight and presence, which you can feel even in your silences.  You have renewed my interest and appreciation for this piece which I had discarded for a long time.  I don't know how much time you spent on the cohesiveness, but it is so much so that it sounds natural.  Thank you for sharing, Viking, it's superb!   

[lontano]

This was certainly one of the most majestic presentation of the work I have heard in a long time. I just wanted to add my thanks to the list of admirers for a fine treat!

What other works are in your present (planned) repertoire, if I may ask?



Lontano

[viking]

Thanks for the coments

Although it was fun it's time to put the piece away ...

What other works are in your present (planned) repertoire, if I may ask?



Lontano

I'm not exactly sure yet as it could change in the next while but this is kindof my year

Hetu Variations, Impromptu
Dutilleux Sonata
Berg Sonata
Haydn Sonata Hob 48
Liszt Ballade No.2
Ligeti Etude Arc-en-ciel
Albeniz Triana
Schumann Fantasie
Prokofiev 2nd Concerto

Best,

Sam

[ronde_des_sylphes]

One of my favourite Liszt pieces. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance; it was both lyrical and dramatic. Brave of you to play the second last page without pedal - it's treacherous and I've heard a few people hide behind the pedal here. Once again, excellent work.

[gruffalo]

Thanks for the coments

Although it was fun it's time to put the piece away ...

I'm not exactly sure yet as it could change in the next while but this is kindof my year

Hetu Variations, Impromptu
Dutilleux Sonata
Berg Sonata
Haydn Sonata Hob 48
Liszt Ballade No.2
Ligeti Etude Arc-en-ciel
Albeniz Triana
Schumann Fantasie
Prokofiev 2nd Concerto

Best,

Sam

how long does it take you do get through the repertoire above? is this a whole academic year of work or work till january?

[viking]

Well that was a pretty disorganized list of works I already know or need to know through the school year until mid may.  I can organize them a little better, including some I forgot.

Learned
Prokofiev Concerto No.2
Schumann Fantasie
Liszt Ballade No.2
Rach 39/9
Berg Sonata
Hetu Variations
Faure Nocturne No.3

Need to learn
Dutilleux Sonata
Hetu Impromptu, Fantasie
Haydn Hob 48
Ligeti Arc-en-ciel
Albeniz Triana
Scriabin Sonata No.9
Eckhardt-Grammate Caprice No.4
Kapustin Etude (not sure yet which one)