Seeing the score gives clear indication of just how difficult this set of pieces is, with notes all over the staff, complex rhythm patterns, changing meters, many different dynamic levels to observe. In addition the pianist must add the breaths, articulations, changes in tempo, etc. which give character to each piece, guided here by the titles the composer has selected. As usual, Seong-Jin Cho has combined all these factors into a presentation not only accurate and fluent, but truly outstanding in its artistry. What gems he and Ravel have created for us! Bravo!
Bravo, indeed! What you described is exactly the reason why I am so excited for his recital program next year consisting of all Ravel works. Hopefully I can get a ticket for his recital at Boston Symphony Hall or Carnegie!!
![Ravel - Le Tombeau de Couperin, M. 68 [Seong-Jin Cho]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/nmWOMfTOXUI/mqdefault.jpg)
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![Ravel-Gaspard de la Nuit-[Seong-jin Cho]✨](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/F61Zb9zIP-4/mqdefault.jpg)
Seeing the score gives clear indication of just how difficult this set of pieces is, with notes all over the staff, complex rhythm patterns, changing meters, many different dynamic levels to observe. In addition the pianist must add the breaths, articulations, changes in tempo, etc. which give character to each piece, guided here by the titles the composer has selected. As usual, Seong-Jin Cho has combined all these factors into a presentation not only accurate and fluent, but truly outstanding in its artistry. What gems he and Ravel have created for us! Bravo!
Bravo, indeed! What you described is exactly the reason why I am so excited for his recital program next year consisting of all Ravel works. Hopefully I can get a ticket for his recital at Boston Symphony Hall or Carnegie!!
This comment reeks of ifiocifassy.
This performance is beyond brilliant. Bravo!
The rhythm so complex it gives me headache