His phrasing is so natural and unforced, so full of feeling. He was never considered on of the "great" virtuosi, but he remains for me a model of clarity, simplicity and heart.
The great pianists of the past never stood out so much as the present ones, pity because they were really great, and even better than some of ones we hear today. This is a good example.
Came from Andras Schiff video to this thinking this cannot be better. But you can really hear the experience and enjoy the difference in interpretation.
Los años traen el aplomo y el conocimiento para saber expresar y entregar la Verdadera Belleza de una obra y más aún en las obras de BACH........ Quien seguramente sonríe complacido..........
@yuehchopin he was not considered a great virtuoso rather a great musician When you went to his recitals in NYC the place was always filled with concert pianists who came to hear MUSIC...................
To Kevin Austin (sorry I cannot reply directly): I just listened to a snatch of Glenn Gould's version, and with the hectically rushed opening Allemande, I immediately turned away from it, personally finding it unlistenable played in that fashion. This I find quite acceptable; perhaps Richter would come close to this (although I do not like some of R.'s WTC movements). Further on this performance, I would take issue, however. Many pianists for whatever reason alter the order of the movements, apparently uncomfortable playing the Polonaise and Menuet movements in direct succession. I personally feel that the Bourree and final Gigue should never be separated from one another, and the former's tempo, far too fast here, should be adjusted to better blend with the Gigue following (a segue here might be seriously considered). And to preserve that succession, and answer pianists' concerns about performing the Polonaise and Menuet together, simply use the Menuet as a trio section for the Polonaise, and da capo to the Polonaise senza repeats. Personally I feel that expedient to really not be necessary. It is according to how you hear it, but the Bourree and Gigue really should not be separated. I have a further caveat: a bit more broadening at the end of each movement would have not been amiss, so that the total effect would not have been so abrupt. My personal views - others are free to disagree.
Technically flawed maybe , but you have to take into consideration his age and the fact that he was going blind and His Wife had to coach him on pieces that he probably played for 75 years . Peace to you T
If you value technical prowess and no "mistakes", then this is not for you. If you value tone, color, superb musicality, and grace and intelligence, you won't note the "flaws.".
Very nice. I am strongly reminded of Gould, even down to the singing. I feel that Horszowski's ornamentation would work a little better on a harpsichord.
His phrasing is so natural and unforced, so full of feeling. He was never considered on of the "great" virtuosi, but he remains for me a model of clarity, simplicity and heart.
i agree
Such sweetness and luminosity of phrasing: and a left hand to die for.
Very calming music. Thanks for sharing!
The great pianists of the past never stood out so much as the present ones, pity because they were really great, and even better than some of ones we hear today. This is a good example.
"great pianists of the past never stood out"?! - What about Horowitz, Friedman, Hofman, Rachmaninoff...
Such a profound pleasure to listen to his playing.
Che meraviglioso Pianista !!!
Just wonderful.
beautiful and expressive interpretation, much feeling
Came from Andras Schiff video to this thinking this cannot be better. But you can really hear the experience and enjoy the difference in interpretation.
Yes - I agree! Its not better than Schiff but also very nice.
Horszowski!!! Divine. The greatest.
Какое то чудо!!!
I love this!!!
Amo la delicatezza di questo Signore
Preferisco il suo Tocco a quello di altri più famosi di lui.
Los años traen el aplomo y el conocimiento para saber expresar y entregar la Verdadera Belleza de una obra y más aún en las obras de BACH........
Quien seguramente sonríe complacido..........
une merveille!
braviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Mieczyslaw Horszowski ~
Wonderful
always lyrical, singing Bach through his piano playing, beautiful!!!!
Cudownie!!
vielen Dank für deine schöne Wort!
They do not play better in heaven.
genius.
@yuehchopin he was not considered a great virtuoso rather a great musician When you went to his recitals in NYC the place was always filled with concert pianists who came to hear MUSIC...................
So cute ....... I would have liked to hear this as a suffering child
To Kevin Austin (sorry I cannot reply directly): I just listened to a snatch of Glenn Gould's version, and with the hectically rushed opening Allemande, I immediately turned away from it, personally finding it unlistenable played in that fashion.
This I find quite acceptable; perhaps Richter would come close to this (although I do not like some of R.'s WTC movements).
Further on this performance, I would take issue, however. Many pianists for whatever reason alter the order of the movements, apparently uncomfortable playing the Polonaise and Menuet movements in direct succession.
I personally feel that the Bourree and final Gigue should never be separated from one another, and the former's tempo, far too fast here, should be adjusted to better blend with the Gigue following (a segue here might be seriously considered).
And to preserve that succession, and answer pianists' concerns about performing the Polonaise and Menuet together, simply use the Menuet as a trio section for the Polonaise, and da capo to the Polonaise senza repeats. Personally I feel that expedient to really not be necessary. It is according to how you hear it, but the Bourree and Gigue really should not be separated.
I have a further caveat: a bit more broadening at the end of each movement would have not been amiss, so that the total effect would not have been so abrupt.
My personal views - others are free to disagree.
Was this the recording at the age of 98???
Though technically and stylistically flawed, there is something so charming, fluid and lyrical about Horszowski's playing.
lourak613 Technically flawed? Perhaps Horszowski was too old to record this.
+lourak613 which part is flawed?
Technically flawed? Jesus fuck, man, he was 98 years old!
Technically flawed maybe , but you have to take into consideration his age and the fact that he was going blind and His Wife had to coach him on pieces that he probably played for 75 years . Peace to you T
If you value technical prowess and no "mistakes", then this is not for you. If you value tone, color, superb musicality, and grace and intelligence, you won't note the "flaws.".
Very nice. I am strongly reminded of Gould, even down to the singing. I feel that Horszowski's ornamentation would work a little better on a harpsichord.
Gould my ass... Gould could not play as beautifully as this....
Sorry, my english is poor!
God bless you.
Bis dann!
@gullivior haha,yes of course :)
@yuehchopin "thank you for your beautiful words" my German is almost as bad as my playing :)
groß