Brilliant and played with witty ease and articulation-(and I might add a sort of fitting memorial to his pupil Charles Rosen as well by sharing these so soon after his passing)... One more to for those who will delight in his personal 'malicious' wit as well as his brilliant play: "After hearing Ignacy Jan Paderewski, whose reputation had preceded him, Rosenthal said: "Yes, he plays well, I suppose, but he's no Paderewski" Thanks as always for the upload...:-)
He was one of best Liszt's pupils. That gives an idea of what Liszt himself could have done. Listening Rosenthal's performances of Chopin's works is also of the greatest interest, as he studied them with Liszt, who knew perfectly how Chopin played them...
Was it Hanslick (or someone of his stature) that likened Rosenthal's playing of this fantasy to 'an exploding music box' ? Of course, whoever did would have heard this marvelous confection of the fantastic played when Rosenthal was in his prime. Both Rosenthal and Reisenauer really should have some deep-treament biographical work done on them. Both of these were genius-caliber intellects.
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I'm pretty sure that the 'exploding music box' quote belongs to someone, Cortot(?) describing the effect of the piano playing of Saint-Saens. I read that someplace but can't remember where?
fantastic pianist, cerebral and sensible. one of the greatest i heard
Brilliant and played with witty ease and articulation-(and I might add a sort of fitting memorial to his pupil Charles Rosen as well by sharing these so soon after his passing)...
One more to for those who will delight in his personal 'malicious' wit as well as his brilliant play:
"After hearing Ignacy Jan Paderewski, whose reputation had preceded him, Rosenthal said: "Yes, he plays well, I suppose, but he's no Paderewski"
Thanks as always for the upload...:-)
I've enjoyed this arrangement for many years. It is played with such a suave virtuosity here!
He was one of best Liszt's pupils. That gives an idea of what Liszt himself could have done. Listening Rosenthal's performances of Chopin's works is also of the greatest interest, as he studied them with Liszt, who knew perfectly how Chopin played them...
Was it Hanslick (or someone of his stature) that likened Rosenthal's playing of this fantasy to 'an exploding music box' ?
Of course, whoever did would have heard this marvelous confection of the fantastic played when Rosenthal was in his prime.
Both Rosenthal and Reisenauer really should have some deep-treament biographical work done on them. Both of these were genius-caliber intellects.
I'm pretty sure that the 'exploding music box' quote belongs to someone, Cortot(?) describing the effect of the piano playing of Saint-Saens. I read that someplace but can't remember where?
HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?!?
Lo spreco delle note. Proprio a bizzeffe, più ce n'è meglio è. ALE'
Ignorante...è proprio vero :"Non dare le perle ai porci per le non le calpestino"
How can anyone play like this...How I wish I could. Wonderful