Piano Forum

Yes i would also like to see liszt but i would also like to see Chopin, im not sure who i would pick ( probably liszt because his playing is written to be as simply perfect and chopin on the other end left pianists frustated like thalberg who said after hearing chopin play for a hour or so , "i need to hear some real piano playing" or something like that. I think i would enjoy liszt playing something more melodic aswell, his tone is said to be remarkable, so to hear him play a beethoven sonata would be a joy. Of course there are those like horowitz cortot and of course Stansislav neuhaus whom i would enjoy alot but these are recorded and i would like to see them in person to see how the recording altered the playing. Im not sure if i really believe horowitz could have that dynamic range through just playing with a low stool and flat fingers. I suspect the recording medium has something to do with it. Of course there are people who heard him play but i dont know any!