This is incredible, you may want to see this.

[pencilart3]

Hi everyone, I came across this video a few months ago, I've watched it at least a hundred times since. I just think it's as clear as could be. It may not even be in the mood of the "wisps" etude, but I think it's just amazing, it almost sounds like a midi file—with personality!  Anyway, just thought I would share this with you.

[rubinsteinmad]

Hi everyone, I came across this video a few months ago, I've watched it at least a hundred times since. I just think it's as clear as could be. It may not even be in the mood of the "wisps" etude, but I think it's just amazing, it almost sounds like a midi file—with personality!  Anyway, just thought I would share this with you.

Wow! He makes it sound like it's a piece of cake! Ashkenazy is SO GOOD

[pianoworthy]

This is the exact recording I used to listen to as a child. Back then I didn't know who was playing it, just that it was amazing!

[blackonwhite]

What is a midi file with a personality?

but I think it's just amazing, it almost sounds like a midi file—with personality!  Anyway, just thought I would share this with you.

[pencilart3]

What is a midi file with a personality?

I was just saying it sounds so clear and defined (midi files have a way of being clear and defined) but you can tell it's real because of well placed cresc. decresc. accel. and decel. throughout the piece. Sorry it's late... or shall I say early? 

[blackonwhite]

I see you make a good point this a pretty good performance Ashkenazy is a good pianist but I kind of like Ogdon a little more

[suethemoon]

His double notes are one of the best without a doubt. His Chopin 25 6 is a personal favourtie, especially how he slightly brings the top note a bit more than the bottom note (RH only) consistently.

[pencilart3]

His double notes are one of the best without a doubt. His Chopin 25 6 is a personal favourtie, especially how he slightly brings the top note a bit more than the bottom note (RH only) consistently.

I've played 25/6 and I think it's easier to bring out the top note in the double scales that it is to play them evenly...

[suethemoon]

It's more like everything put together (evenness, voicing clarity, tempo). Most people have trouble bringing all these elements together and have a tendency to compensate certain areas for others (slower tempo for better control, less balanced voicing for speed). In Ashkenazy's case for double thirds, he does none of these which is why it is such a high standard

[pencilart3]

It's more like everything put together (evenness, voicing clarity, tempo). Most people have trouble bringing all these elements together and have a tendency to compensate certain areas for others (slower tempo for better control, less balanced voicing for speed). In Ashkenazy's case for double thirds, he does none of these which is why it is such a high standard

I agree. I think that most people blow through this etude without realizing the beauty of it. I think Pollini doesn't do a bad job either...