Medtner - 6 Skazki Op. 51 (Kholodenko)

[@maestoso9165]

*Highlights*
1:17
4:16 - The buildup here is incredible
6:07 - Unbelievable control
8:07 - More lively than any other interpretation
9:36 - Whilst many pianists drown this part, Kholodenko plays the beginning of the third skazki in a way that comes close to Horowitz version
10:17 - Kholodenko nails this part
14:01 - Here he creates a beautiful atmosphere like no one else
16:31 - The drive here is just so compelling
19:06 - Another example of his unbelievable control
20:40 - Not so much the recording, but this chord is very interesting
22:58 - The rhythmic choices here are fantastic
23:10 - The return of the "fools dance", done sublimely
23:36 - Here he disregards Medtners dynamic instructions and plays the final climax very quietly. This drastically changes the ending, but I think it's a good choice (but definitely not something for everyone)
24:13 - Notice how he holds that bottom F

[@nicb4589]

The F…. How. I can’t tell if this a layered recording or if I am just coping. He’s not holding the pedal in that part

[@maestoso9165]

@@nicb4589 I can’t figure it out either. It’s a live recording so i doubt there’s any editing tricks here

[@maleficfig68]

Maybe he used the middle pedal for it?

[@maestoso9165]

@@maleficfig68 It must be that, yes

[@timofeytereshenko]

There is something exotic in this recording

[@semanticpanda7811]

woah

[@Dylonely_9274]

Nice.

[@verslaflamme8185]

I think Kholodenko shows a rather controversial but very impressive interpretation.