Liszt Mazeppa

[david456103]

Hi guys,
I'm going to be entering a competition and I was wondering if I could get some feedback on one of my videos! I'm debating whether or not to make a new recording of the piece.
Thanks!

[jicjac123]

your very good, the recording was superb. i cannot think of any criticisms.

[thalbergmad]

Holy crap, the talent on this forum never ceases to amaze me.

Did not get to hear all of it, but if I were to make a criticism it would be that you seem to tense up a little with your octaves and this robs you of a some fire perhaps.

Damned good show.

Thal

[ronde_des_sylphes]

It's very good. A little detail - in the introductory chord sequence, I think you could do with a bit more body to the sound, and don't let off the pressure: the apparent small diminuendo around 0.10 makes it sounds slightly apologetic when it should be a bold statement. Excellent work!

[erick86]

Epic performance.  Very well done & solid!

I agree with the comment about your octaves.  You appear to be using a lot of energy moving up and down on the keys as your thumb passes from white to black.  It creates that sawing back-and-forth motion which can be greatly reduced by staying high on the white keys, and low on the black keys.  Not only does it use less energy and can increase the speed and accuracy with which the octaves can be played, but it also appears more effortless from a spectator's point of view.  And the aura of a Great Performer is created when everything looks effortless despite its difficulty.  The rest of your performance definitely has a sense of ease and control.  Just the octaves is all I can think of mentioning!

Bravo!

Eric