Simply magnificent. The tremendous difficulty of the piece don't ruin here the clarity of the melodies, nor the rythm, nor the gorgeous colour of "Triana". Wonderful! Simplemente magnífico. La terrible dificultad de la pieza no estropea aquí ni la claridad de las melodías, ni el ritmo, ni el estupendo color de "Triana". ¡Maravilloso!
Thank you so much for uploading this interpretation of Triana. My perception of this piece was dominated by Alicia de Larrochas marvelous but thunderous version. Gustavo follows the score closely, and there you find that "tranquilement", "doux", and "bien chanté" far outnumber the fff's. I'm studying Triana right now and it's a very difficult piece but obviously not impossible, even for an amateur such as me. Thanks to Gustavo for this wonderful insight into this beautiful piece of Spanish musical heritage.
Una técnica pianística impresionante al servicio de una musicalidad fuera de lo común. Iberia es una piedra de toque fundamental que han intentado escalar multitud de pianistas, aunque conseguir este nivel es cosa de unos pocos elegidos de todas las épocas: De Laroocha, Esteban Sanchez, Rafael Orozco y en la actualidad Gustavo Diaz-Jerez. Su versión quizás es todavía mas apabullante porque es el primero que se ha atrevido a hacerlo en un DVD donde las posibiliidades de retoques de edición son mucho mas limitadas con respecto al CD. Un verdadero lujo.
I agree completely with what you said (thank you Google Translate! I studied French in school, not Spanish). I would add Rosa Sabater to your list of those who have taken on Iberia. She was, of course, a Frank Marshall student, as was De Larrocha, and has her own very special way with this great music (and was killed, tragically, in a plane crash). Marc-Andre Hamelin has the technique, certainly, does some beautiful things. and also deserves mention when Iberia performances are discussed. I must say I was a bit shocked by how much I disliked Barenboim's attempt. He falls short technically *and* musically, in my opinion. It's surprising to hear someone who understands Beethoven so well go as far astray as he does in this music (my opinion, of course).
@@donaldallen1771 Yes, you are right. Rosa Sabater did a fantastic reading and execution of this beatifull and devilishly score. A very restricted club of piano playera capable of playing It, until today
The medium voice nearly at 4'10 made my day! That was so well thought and analyzed. I played this several years ago and I didn't point out this beautiful line. (I'm just a random pianist though) Well done !
2020: Tirana is a Sevilla, Spain city neighborhood with a statue of Mexican composer, Agustin Lara seen as U cross over bridge. Restaurants all alongside bridge , even bateaux Moche! Bullring a must all during fiesta! Best time to visit: Easter week and Fiesta week; after visit Cadiz, ES to Fatima, Portugal.
Ingenious slight of hand. He makes it work. Now he needs to “listen” to the music. He has all the technical ability and in most cases can back it off in service to the music, that is, not in places where the hand is quicker than the eye......some “tricks” but not a bad performance.
Do you play this piece? Have you studied it? I have, for many years. I can't play it like this, but I know the piece quite well. This is masterful playing, far beyond "not a bad performance", in my opinion. He conquers the technical obstacles with seeming ease (for contrast, watch Daniel Baremboim sweat his way through it, pushed to the limit of his ability). Having done that, he gives us what Albeniz wrote and then adds his own subtle touches. All done with beautiful sound and great clarity, letting us hear what needs to be heard in a very dense piece.
@@donaldallen1771 Agreed. Possibly the most musical, and also approachable performance out the many - many by more familiar names - that are available on UA-cam.
J'avais jamais entendu une interprétation aussi belle de Triana, sincèrement
Simply magnificent. The tremendous difficulty of the piece don't ruin here the clarity of the melodies, nor the rythm, nor the gorgeous colour of "Triana". Wonderful!
Simplemente magnífico. La terrible dificultad de la pieza no estropea aquí ni la claridad de las melodías, ni el ritmo, ni el estupendo color de "Triana". ¡Maravilloso!
the finest performance ever recorded! beyond imagination!
What a glorious piece, the very essence of Spain, and beautifully played. Alan in London
Thank you so much for uploading this interpretation of Triana. My perception of this piece was dominated by Alicia de Larrochas marvelous but thunderous version. Gustavo follows the score closely, and there you find that "tranquilement", "doux", and "bien chanté" far outnumber the fff's. I'm studying Triana right now and it's a very difficult piece but obviously not impossible, even for an amateur such as me. Thanks to Gustavo for this wonderful insight into this beautiful piece of Spanish musical heritage.
This is the most relaxed I've seen someone play this incredibly difficult piece
Una técnica pianística impresionante al servicio de una musicalidad fuera de lo común. Iberia es una piedra de toque fundamental que han intentado escalar multitud de pianistas, aunque conseguir este nivel es cosa de unos pocos elegidos de todas las épocas: De Laroocha, Esteban Sanchez, Rafael Orozco y en la actualidad Gustavo Diaz-Jerez. Su versión quizás es todavía mas apabullante porque es el primero que se ha atrevido a hacerlo en un DVD donde las posibiliidades de retoques de edición son mucho mas limitadas con respecto al CD. Un verdadero lujo.
I agree completely with what you said (thank you Google Translate! I studied French in school, not Spanish). I would add Rosa Sabater to your list of those who have taken on Iberia. She was, of course, a Frank Marshall student, as was De Larrocha, and has her own very special way with this great music (and was killed, tragically, in a plane crash). Marc-Andre Hamelin has the technique, certainly, does some beautiful things. and also deserves mention when Iberia performances are discussed. I must say I was a bit shocked by how much I disliked Barenboim's attempt. He falls short technically *and* musically, in my opinion. It's surprising to hear someone who understands Beethoven so well go as far astray as he does in this music (my opinion, of course).
@@donaldallen1771 Yes, you are right. Rosa Sabater did a fantastic reading and execution of this beatifull and devilishly score.
A very restricted club of piano playera capable of playing It, until today
An Excellent performance of a very difficult piece of music !
The medium voice nearly at 4'10 made my day! That was so well thought and analyzed. I played this several years ago and I didn't point out this beautiful line. (I'm just a random pianist though) Well done !
Such a great line. It's written for French horn (or trombone?) in the orchestral arrangement
Bravo! y ojala esa sola palabra pueda encerrar el agradecimiento, la admiracion a esta maravillosa interpretacion!
2020: Tirana is a Sevilla, Spain city neighborhood with a statue of Mexican composer, Agustin Lara seen as U cross over bridge. Restaurants all alongside bridge , even bateaux Moche! Bullring a must all during fiesta!
Best time to visit: Easter week and Fiesta week; after visit Cadiz, ES to Fatima, Portugal.
Charming performance.
incredible 🙏🏻
Not just High Definition video, but high fidelity audio!
God, this is brilliant
waaaaaaaaw....... Beautiful.... thank's ...... !!!!
Bravo!!!
Great
1:40 :D
Ingenious slight of hand. He makes it work. Now he needs to “listen” to the music. He has all the technical ability and in most cases can back it off in service to the music, that is, not in places where the hand is quicker than the eye......some “tricks” but not a bad performance.
Do you play this piece? Have you studied it? I have, for many years. I can't play it like this, but I know the piece quite well. This is masterful playing, far beyond "not a bad performance", in my opinion. He conquers the technical obstacles with seeming ease (for contrast, watch Daniel Baremboim sweat his way through it, pushed to the limit of his ability). Having done that, he gives us what Albeniz wrote and then adds his own subtle touches. All done with beautiful sound and great clarity, letting us hear what needs to be heard in a very dense piece.
@@donaldallen1771 Agreed. Possibly the most musical, and also approachable performance out the many - many by more familiar names - that are available on UA-cam.