What happens with Busoni is that his playing adapts perfectly to the composer's style. But his most flawless feature is certainly the cleanliness and sharpness of his contrapuntal playing. Look at how distinct the sounds are in the first two Bach pieces, especially in the fugue and the second piece. You can hardly understand that it was made by a two-handed pianist.In Chopin pieces, the contrast and rubato are equally balanced and carry Chopin's spirit. Rather than carrying German rigidity, they show Chopin's French-like style. For example, the transition between the 7th Prelude and the etude is magnificent. It is very breathable, it flows like water. The Liszt piece also has the best Liszt vibe possible, it never loses its Hungarian vibe. This is real pianism!
The german Style of playing was more like playing with extreme rubato. It was the Wagnerian school of conducting which was lead by Furtwängler in the early 20th Century. Toscanini was known for more rigidity.
it is incredible how Busoni follows his own indications of pace and agogic to the letter in the pieces from the Well-Tempered Clavier. they are indications very similar to those of the great romantic school of Bach editions, in Italy for example carried forward by the magnificent edition by Bruno Mugellini. Today it would no longer be accepted to play Bach like this, however the Maestro's musicality emerges forcefully; it is an orchestral sound that is difficult to find today and which explains the spirit of Bach's music better than many sloppy performances.
@@jonathanbradley8698 Yep these are all the recordings we have. He also has 1919 recordings where he not only recorded the pieces in this video but also a lot of other pieces including some Liszt-Paganini Etudes, Faust Waltz, some Mozart and others but these are lost (or were destroyed in the Columbia Fire).
@@iianneill6013 His Debussy and his Ravel are absolutely astonishing. His rach 3 with Barbirolli. His Mozart sonatas and variations. The late Brahms piano pieces.
@@Piflaser My top 3 are Busoni, Rachmaninoff, and Cortot. My three models for my pianism and me as a musician in general (one can include Hofmann, Pugno, Risler, Lhevinne, Godowsky etc)
What happens with Busoni is that his playing adapts perfectly to the composer's style. But his most flawless feature is certainly the cleanliness and sharpness of his contrapuntal playing. Look at how distinct the sounds are in the first two Bach pieces, especially in the fugue and the second piece. You can hardly understand that it was made by a two-handed pianist.In Chopin pieces, the contrast and rubato are equally balanced and carry Chopin's spirit. Rather than carrying German rigidity, they show Chopin's French-like style. For example, the transition between the 7th Prelude and the etude is magnificent. It is very breathable, it flows like water. The Liszt piece also has the best Liszt vibe possible, it never loses its Hungarian vibe. This is real pianism!
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The german Style of playing was more like playing with extreme rubato. It was the Wagnerian school of conducting which was lead by Furtwängler in the early 20th Century. Toscanini was known for more rigidity.
Some of the finest recordings to ever exist. Great job on this project.
At 8:43 he improvises a cadence to lead into the etude, I miss when pianists used to add these small touches to pieces
Busoni is PEAK
100%
That nocturne is just beyond words
it is incredible how Busoni follows his own indications of pace and agogic to the letter in the pieces from the Well-Tempered Clavier. they are indications very similar to those of the great romantic school of Bach editions, in Italy for example carried forward by the magnificent edition by Bruno Mugellini. Today it would no longer be accepted to play Bach like this, however the Maestro's musicality emerges forcefully; it is an orchestral sound that is difficult to find today and which explains the spirit of Bach's music better than many sloppy performances.
Incredible pianism and musicianship. Is this the extent of his proper recordings? I know there are lots of piano rolls.
@@jonathanbradley8698 Yep these are all the recordings we have. He also has 1919 recordings where he not only recorded the pieces in this video but also a lot of other pieces including some Liszt-Paganini Etudes, Faust Waltz, some Mozart and others but these are lost (or were destroyed in the Columbia Fire).
@ would have been amazing to hear his Campanella and Faust!
Bro, use the beard pic of busoni for the thumbnails
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Terrible click bait! There's only 8 recordings here. Where's the other 1914?
Actually though, very cool, thanks!
Busoni made another set of recordings in 1919 and HATED the results. If they were never copied down from the masters, they were lost in a fire.
@Arobamod 1922 - 8 = 1914
Just a joke
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Pogorelich, in an interview, says about Busoni the "he was not a professional"... what an ass.
@@Barbapippo shows Pogorelich's incompetence.... Richter's criticisms were correct.
Together with Rachmaninov and Gieseking the best pianist of this time.
Gieseking?
@iianneill6013 Yes!
@@Piflaser Well, Busoni and Rachmaninov are august company ... can you recommend a great Gieseking recording I could try?
@@iianneill6013 His Debussy and his Ravel are absolutely astonishing. His rach 3 with Barbirolli. His Mozart sonatas and variations. The late Brahms piano pieces.
@@Piflaser My top 3 are Busoni, Rachmaninoff, and Cortot. My three models for my pianism and me as a musician in general (one can include Hofmann, Pugno, Risler, Lhevinne, Godowsky etc)