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Topic: [Video] Liszt/Horowitz - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 | C. Bechstein (Read 1726 times)

lafo

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[Video] Liszt/Horowitz - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 | C. Bechstein

on: May 28, 2018, 03:53:08 PM

Hi guys! Just learned this insane piece haha

i really like this arrangement by Horowitz and I am looking for your feedback since I wanna improve it as much as i can

Best wishes!

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Re: [Video] Liszt/Horowitz - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 | C. Bechstein

Reply #1 on: May 29, 2018, 10:46:47 AM

My goodness me

GOOD YOB. :O

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lafo

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Re: [Video] Liszt/Horowitz - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 | C. Bechstein

Reply #2 on: May 29, 2018, 02:35:37 PM

Quote from: xdjuicebox on May 29, 2018, 10:46:47 AM

My goodness me

GOOD YOB. :O

:DD Thanks!

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furiouzpianist

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Re: [Video] Liszt/Horowitz - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 | C. Bechstein

Reply #3 on: June 04, 2018, 09:38:25 PM

this is as stunning as I thought it would be....

how long have you worked on this?

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Re: [Video] Liszt/Horowitz - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 | C. Bechstein

Reply #4 on: June 06, 2018, 04:27:29 PM

Great job as always! Did you really just learn this? Your playing is very musical and very virtuosic, which is exactly what this piece needs. I have a few suggestions though. Keep in mind this is only my opinion. I feel that in the Friska section I think you need a little bit more gusto in your playing. Also, the introduction. Why do you cut of the chords so early? They should sound like an answer to the previous statements, and I felt like that you didn't really do them justice. There are a few more things to be said, but I think it is better that you solve these problems by yourself. Good job!

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mjames

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Re: [Video] Liszt/Horowitz - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 | C. Bechstein

Reply #5 on: June 06, 2018, 07:27:57 PM

Quote from: pianoville on June 06, 2018, 04:27:29 PM

Also, the introduction. Why do you cut of the chords so early? They should sound like an answer to the previous statements, and I felt like that you didn't really do them justice.

It's called preferences. When analyzing and critiquing someone else's performances, you should distinguish between your own preferences and actual objective faults in a performance. Lafo loves abrupt interruptions to dramatic statements, it's all over his performances; and it works quite well throughout the entire Hungarian Rhapsody video too.

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pianoville

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Reply #6 on: June 06, 2018, 07:54:12 PM

Quote from: mjames on June 06, 2018, 07:27:57 PM

It's called preferences. When analyzing and critiquing someone else's performances, you should distinguish between your own preferences and actual objective faults in a performance. Lafo loves abrupt interruptions to dramatic statements, it's all over his performances; and it works quite well throughout the entire Hungarian Rhapsody video too.

I am sorry for not clarifying that it was only my opinion, but is it really necessary to be such a smartass about it?

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mjames

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Re: [Video] Liszt/Horowitz - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 | C. Bechstein

Reply #7 on: June 06, 2018, 11:51:42 PM

Quote from: pianoville on June 06, 2018, 07:54:12 PM

I am sorry for not clarifying that it was only my opinion, but is it really necessary to be such a smartass about it?

T R I G G E R E D

LMAO

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Reply #8 on: June 07, 2018, 12:23:13 AM

nice playing op.

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Re: [Video] Liszt/Horowitz - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 | C. Bechstein

Reply #9 on: June 07, 2018, 10:55:41 AM

Quote from: mjames on June 06, 2018, 07:27:57 PM

It's called preferences. When analyzing and critiquing someone else's performances, you should distinguish between your own preferences and actual objective faults in a performance. Lafo loves abrupt interruptions to dramatic statements, it's all over his performances; and it works quite well throughout the entire Hungarian Rhapsody video too.

Shots Fired.

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lafo

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Reply #10 on: June 07, 2018, 11:59:51 AM

Quote from: furiouzpianist on June 04, 2018, 09:38:25 PM

this is as stunning as I thought it would be....

how long have you worked on this?

Thanks!!

) I have worked on it 4 months - 1 hour per day

Quote from: pianoville on June 06, 2018, 04:27:29 PM

Great job as always! Did you really just learn this? Your playing is very musical and very virtuosic, which is exactly what this piece needs. I have a few suggestions though. Keep in mind this is only my opinion. I feel that in the Friska section I think you need a little bit more gusto in your playing. Also, the introduction. Why do you cut of the chords so early? They should sound like an answer to the previous statements, and I felt like that you didn't really do them justice. There are a few more things to be said, but I think it is better that you solve these problems by yourself. Good job!

Thanks man!

I just learend it yeah.. took me 4 months lol :dd Still some parts i felt uncomfortable

For the chords cutting in the intro.. i wanted the whole thing to sound like an orchestra.. thats why i decided to cut them like this :d Next time I will a little bit longer

Horowitz also cuts them a bit..not so much like me tho :d I will try for th Friska as well.. still i think i need to feel more comfortable to be really free.. this recording i was "hope i`ll play it"

thanks again!

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