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fnork

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Shostakovich 1st concerto

on: February 15, 2015, 11:42:14 AM

From a concert a few months ago.

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emill

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Re: Shostakovich 1st concerto

Reply #1 on: February 19, 2015, 09:38:34 AM

Hello Martin!

I am sorry but I can not say much (not being a pianist) except that I was Mesmerized by the overall EXCELLENCE of your performance, the orchestra and the recording! B R A VO INDEED!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Shostakovich 1st concerto

Reply #2 on: February 19, 2015, 11:53:58 AM

Bravo Martin. You give the first two movements a depth, a darkness even, I haven't heard before (especially once the orchestra catches on to that - they seem to be a little off the pace right at the start), and a certain manic quality to the finale that is very effective in that combination. A truly excellent performance.

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Re: Shostakovich 1st concerto

Reply #3 on: February 23, 2015, 12:06:02 AM

Thanks for the comments! Yes, J_menz, I think you are spot-on about the beginning, which is actually trickier to get right than one might think. In any case, glad you liked the recording

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Re: Shostakovich 1st concerto

Reply #4 on: February 27, 2015, 12:52:34 AM

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