Shostakovich 1st concerto

[fnork]

From a concert a few months ago.

[emill]

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!!!!!!!!!

emill

[j_menz]

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.

[fnork]

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

[fnork]

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