[Video] Beethoven Op. 111 mov 1, Liszt Gnomenreigen & TE 8, Prokofiev 6th mov 1

[furiouzpianist]

all unedited  
recorded yesterday.

Beethoven Piano Sonata Op. 111 movement 1 + Liszt Etude Gnomenreigen (haha, in a row)

Liszt Transcendental Etude No. 8 "Wilde Jagd"

Prokofiev Piano Sonata No. 6 - movement 1

[pianoman53]

In general everything is very professionally played. However, I constantly miss the feeling on "inner power". I don't know how to really explain it, but I guess it's about listening to other things than just the color and the notes.
In Beethoven it's the most obvious. For me, it's simply not engaged enough. It's as if the first goal is to be completely relaxed, and from there do as much as possible.

Apart from that, there is not really anything I can say... I just have a question about the Transcendental etude: Are you sure you want the chords in the beginning that short? It swallows the sound, don't you think?

[furiouzpianist]

I know what you mean about the Beethoven. I haven't played it in recital yet, I will do that starting April (and bring back the Liszt Sonata which I haven't touched since 2011). The first movement of 111, for me, is more difficult. The constant changes in tempi and characters. And, not so conventional from a pianistic standpoint.

As for the Liszt, I prefer the chords short, as marked. The hall usually blurs everything anyway, and in my practice - I go for maximum clarity and articulation.

Cheers,

Furiouz

[pianoman53]

Okay, then we simply read the score differently. I don't see them as short.. Or well, not that short.
Anyways, good luck on the concerts!

[furiouzpianist]

Thank you for listening!