Operatic paraphrases/transcriptions - live performance video clips

[ronde_des_sylphes]

Extracts from a warmup session:

0.00 - Verdi-Martucci La Forza del Destino
2.31 - Verdi-Martucci La Forza del Destino
3.12 - Wagner-Liszt Isolde's Liebestod
4.56 - my own fantasy on La Sonnambula
6.13  and 6.48 - my pastiche operatic fantasy, Thalbergiana
8.24 - Wagner-Liszt Fantasy on Rienzi

Full live performance of my own fantasy on Robert le Diable:

[rob47]

just listened to your arrangement of robert le diable
i enjoyed it a lot and was really impressed by your technique; the last minute or so was nuts (in a good way obviously)

thanks for sharing

also are you wearing winklepickers?

best,
rob

[ronde_des_sylphes]

The last few pages of Robert le Diable are written to be difficult/flamboyant to the point where I'm not sure I can play them reliably

Not winklepickers, I don't fancy getting stuck underneath the piano if pedalling goes slightly astray! More like cuban heels, I'm sure Cziffra used to wear them, and if they were good enough for him.. I'll try to avoid wigs though!

[rachfan]

Hi ronde,

As usual you show a highly developed technique which as demanded by the complexities of these difficult piano transcriptions.  You play with assured accuracy, a truly singing tone in the melodic lines, really good timing in your nuances, excellent contrasts in dynamics, and you certainly demonstrate a dedication to make these piano transcriptions better known to the public.  I enjoyed listening to them all.

David

[ronde_des_sylphes]

Thanks, David. I hope to make further additions to my performing (transcriptions) repertoire shortly!