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Talking Bach with Pianist Ramin Bahrami
Iranian pianist Ramin Bahrami is considered one of today's most interesting interpreters of Johann Sebastian Bach's music. A regular performer at Cremona Musica, Bahrami and flutist Massimo Mercelli presented works from their latest CD, "Bach Sanssouci", on the Decca label. Piano Street's Patrick Jovell was happy to get the chance to talk to the inspirational performer. Read more >>

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

Offline lafo

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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!

Offline xdjuicebox

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My goodness me

GOOD YOB. :O
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Offline furiouzpianist

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

how long have you worked on this?

Offline pianoville

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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!
"Perfection itself is imperfection." - Vladimir Horowitz

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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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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?
"Perfection itself is imperfection." - Vladimir Horowitz

Offline mjames

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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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nice playing op.


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Offline adodd81802

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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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Offline lafo

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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 :D

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 :D

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" :D thanks again!

nice playing op.

Thank you very much! :)


T R I G G E R E D

LMAO

Keep it cool guys :) No one was disrespectful or anything.. so let`s be friends haha :D

Offline furiouzpianist

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Holy sh*t you learn quick

Offline lafo

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Holy sh*t you learn quick

Not as fast as i would love too :Dd
 

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