I said I would post on this. The problem is I don't the piece and was unable to find a score. Just from an external view, Enzo plays with his usually brilliance and exciting flair, and even hams it a bit in tasteful exuberance. He is a performer, a dramatic and exciting performer. He sends an array exhilarating colors dancing out of the piano, and many unique overtones could be heard even in the recording (to be there must be special). Possible criticisms, without knowing or viewing the score...I love the colors he gets but I wonder if some of the tones really ought to be as sustained and sung as they are - maybe experiment with a drier palette with less pedal (I hesitate - it sounds *so* good!). I wonder if there ought to be a more marked contrast between the percussive principle voices and softer subordinate voices - that is a greater difference in louds and softs in the vertical architecture (this seems legitimate and important). And in terms of structure, more percussive in the outer sections, contrasting with the less percussive inner section. But take this with a grain of salt keeping in mind my relation to the score! And know that I love the performance, and it's always a thrill to hear Enzo play!
Now if someone with better knowledge of Bartok's Ostinato could step up and help our friend! I turn it over to Pianostreet.
