Yes! absolutely. Sounds easy but definitely is not at all, with the lead voice crossing fingers within the chords. Pretty wild. Fiendishly difficult, and very creative. Curious to know what other pieces that have such a challenge like this? One is Saint Saens Etude op 52 #2.
Such a beautiful etude... and that climax makes me shiver each time I hear it. Alkan was many things: a remarkable pianist, a great composer, and above all, someone who knew the pains and joys of human beings. I have listened to many interpretations, and I believe this one is the most touching, played "posément", yet with some great emotion. Highly recommended!
Ever since first hearing this etude, the climax has always really stirred me. There's something so blissfully romantic about it that it just makes me smile :)
Absolutely love this etude. Yes, the climax is incredible! And notice how well she emphasizes other voices in addition to the melody when she takes the repeat at 3:04.
the skill to pull off the voicing is amazing
Yes! absolutely. Sounds easy but definitely is not at all, with the lead voice crossing fingers within the chords. Pretty wild. Fiendishly difficult, and very creative. Curious to know what other pieces that have such a challenge like this? One is Saint Saens Etude op 52 #2.
@@andrewbraid1815 And i thought that Saint-Saen Etude is already lunatic enough
Wow! The climax is the sum of the human experience
Such a beautiful etude... and that climax makes me shiver each time I hear it. Alkan was many things: a remarkable pianist, a great composer, and above all, someone who knew the pains and joys of human beings.
I have listened to many interpretations, and I believe this one is the most touching, played "posément", yet with some great emotion. Highly recommended!
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Ever since first hearing this etude, the climax has always really stirred me. There's something so blissfully romantic about it that it just makes me smile :)
Absolutely love this etude. Yes, the climax is incredible! And notice how well she emphasizes other voices in addition to the melody when she takes the repeat at 3:04.
Well, this has just become my favorite interpretation of Alkan's op.35/11 :)
This looks hard