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Topic: Liszt - La Leggierezza (Read 2528 times)

can

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Liszt - La Leggierezza

on: October 15, 2014, 08:37:44 AM

I played this as an encore in my last concert. I hope you like the performance. Thank you.

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Re: Liszt - La Leggierezza

Reply #1 on: October 15, 2014, 03:51:45 PM

Irina Morozova works with a 6th grader on this Liszt composition at the Special Music School in Manhattan

https://arioso7.wordpress.com/2014/10/12/manhattans-special-music-schoolkaufman-center-has-a-wealth-of-gifted-students-and-teachers/

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Re: Liszt - La Leggierezza

Reply #2 on: October 15, 2014, 05:09:16 PM

I think you should aim for the Padarewski interpretation of this piece. It is very close to your interpretation.

I honestly think that even though Martha Argerich has the best speed on this composition, this is the most beautiful sound.

Besides this being an easy Liszt etude, it is a very difficult piece. The technique required for this piece, just think of all the chromaticism and runs written in small notes like Chopin and Liszt and Rachmaninoff write, they are not ordinary notes.

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Reply #3 on: October 15, 2014, 10:17:08 PM

Bravo! Excellent articulation, phrasing, and showmanship. Ten times Bravo!

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Reply #4 on: October 15, 2014, 10:45:57 PM

You are very talented. This is in every way a fully professional performance. Congratulations!

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can

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Re: Liszt - La Leggierezza

Reply #5 on: October 18, 2014, 09:03:55 AM

Thank you all for your encouraging words.

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Re: Liszt - La Leggierezza

Reply #6 on: October 19, 2014, 02:25:27 AM

Hi can,

Let me add my congratulations on your wonderful playing of "La Leggierezza"! It's one of my favorites, although I don't play it--too daunting! You bring out the lyrical theme throughout, perform all the chromatic scales including the one in thirds ever so evenly and beautifully, and you give much attention to the dynamics, nuances, and the playing the long line. It's an important piece, and I really enjoyed hearing your rendition. Your live audience was very moved and impressed by it too.

David

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Re: Liszt - La Leggierezza

Reply #7 on: October 20, 2014, 02:19:57 PM

That performance gave me shivers. I'm impressed how in control you are! Congratulations!

Oh and those violinists are cuties don't you think?

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Re: Liszt - La Leggierezza

Reply #8 on: October 24, 2014, 04:24:38 PM

Quote from: music32 on October 15, 2014, 03:51:45 PM

Irina Morozova works with a 6th grader on this Liszt composition at the Special Music School in Manhattan

https://arioso7.wordpress.com/2014/10/12/manhattans-special-music-schoolkaufman-center-has-a-wealth-of-gifted-students-and-teachers/

So, what are we (or Can) supposed to understand from your above post?

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