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Well, in the extremes I will be happy with either. Andras Schiff can play some Beethoven sonata's for me anytime, and as a straight guy, I really don't care for his looks haha, on the other hand, Jessica Alba can bang the keys on my piano whenever she feels like it.
@Argerichfan as a fan of Andras Schiff, I am very curious what he has said about Rachmaninov and Liszt that tickt you off.
Currently working on: Perfecting the Op 2/1, studying the 27/2 last movement. Chopin Nocturne 32/2 and Posth. C#m, 'Raindrop' prelude and Etude 10/9 Repetoire: Beethoven op 2/1, 10/1(1st, 2nd), 13, 14/1, 27/1(1st, 2nd), 27/2, 28(1st, 2nd), 31/2(1st, 3rd), 49/1, 49/2, 78(1st), 79, 90, 101(1st)
@Argerichfan as a fan of Andras Schiff, I am very curious what he has said about Rachmaninov and Liszt that ticked you off.
Gladly. Some years ago, Schiff made an asinine comment in an interview (I paraphrase what I read): 'One could leave out most of the notes in Liszt and Rachmaninov without it making much difference'.
Well okay, Andras, if you feel that way, fair enough. But don't make an arse of yourself in public with such a monumentally silly statement. Axes to grind, indeed.
And after the rotten experience of seeing Schiff play the Brahms D minor in concert -he was holier than thou- well I look elsewhere. King Andras may fancy his 'Divine Right' but he is no greater than Charles 1. Over and out, thank-you.
@Argerichfan as a fan of Andras Schiff, I am very curious what he has said about Rachmaninov and Liszt that ticked you off.
Gladly. Some years ago, Schiff made an asinine comment in an interview (I paraphrase what I read): 'One could leave out most of the notes in Liszt and Rachmaninov without it making much difference'.
Well okay, Andras, if you feel that way, fair enough. But don't make an arse of yourself in public with such a monumentally silly statement. Axes to grind, indeed.
And after the rotten experience of seeing Schiff play the Brahms D minor in concert -he was holier than thou- well I look elsewhere. King Andras may fancy his 'Divine Right' but he is no greater than Charles 1. Over and out, thank-you.
To be honest, I have to agree with him. There ARE far too many notes in Liszt and Rach!
"And if we look at the works of J.S. Bach — a benevolent god to which all musicians should offer a prayer to defend themselves against mediocrity... -Debussy
"It's ok if you disagree with me. I can't force you to be right."
@Argerichfan as a fan of Andras Schiff, I am very curious what he has said about Rachmaninov and Liszt that ticked you off.
Gladly. Some years ago, Schiff made an asinine comment in an interview (I paraphrase what I read): 'One could leave out most of the notes in Liszt and Rachmaninov without it making much difference'.
Well okay, Andras, if you feel that way, fair enough. But don't make an arse of yourself in public with such a monumentally silly statement. Axes to grind, indeed.
And after the rotten experience of seeing Schiff play the Brahms D minor in concert -he was holier than thou- well I look elsewhere. King Andras may fancy his 'Divine Right' but he is no greater than Charles 1. Over and out, thank-you.
To be honest, I have to agree with him. There ARE far too many notes in Liszt and Rach!
What??? No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"The eyes can mislead, the smile can lie, but the shoes always tell the truth."
P.S. Are we going to settle the whole looks/career thing? Because if looks really matter that much I should book an appointment to, you know, fix my face a little bit haha. Or other parts. Maybe I'd get a contract then?
"The eyes can mislead, the smile can lie, but the shoes always tell the truth."
P.S. Are we going to settle the whole looks/career thing? Because if looks really matter that much I should book an appointment to, you know, fix my face a little bit haha. Or other parts. Maybe I'd get a contract then?
I say : Work with what you've got. Uchida seems to be doing all right.
P.S. Are we going to settle the whole looks/career thing? Because if looks really matter that much I should book an appointment to, you know, fix my face a little bit haha. Or other parts. Maybe I'd get a contract then?
Oh please!!! If contracts were awarded on looks alone then you will have NO problem!!!
"And if we look at the works of J.S. Bach — a benevolent god to which all musicians should offer a prayer to defend themselves against mediocrity... -Debussy
"It's ok if you disagree with me. I can't force you to be right."
@Argerichfan as a fan of Andras Schiff, I am very curious what he has said about Rachmaninov and Liszt that ticked you off.
Gladly. Some years ago, Schiff made an asinine comment in an interview (I paraphrase what I read): 'One could leave out most of the notes in Liszt and Rachmaninov without it making much difference'.
Well okay, Andras, if you feel that way, fair enough. But don't make an arse of yourself in public with such a monumentally silly statement. Axes to grind, indeed.
And after the rotten experience of seeing Schiff play the Brahms D minor in concert -he was holier than thou- well I look elsewhere. King Andras may fancy his 'Divine Right' but he is no greater than Charles 1. Over and out, thank-you.
To be honest, I have to agree with him. There ARE far too many notes in Liszt and Rach!
Hmmm, well just to be safe I will put up at front that I am a fan of Rachmaninov, and love listening to his Piano Concerto's (his Symphonies will probably require more time from me to really like).
However, I do know a little what he was saying. But it has more to do with the Classical -> Romanticism era in general. If we take a Beethoven Sonata for instance (especially the earlier one's), or a Mozart Sonata (even a better example!), almost every note has a very clear purpose, and will be missed if left out. In the more romantic music a la Rachmaninov, there are so many note's (big chords), that except for a few people, you'r brain will have a hard time distinguishing them all. I have hear people with smaller hands play Rachmaninov prelude's, and I barely missed a thing. I'm not saying there are too many note's, or that it wasn't his intent or anything, don't get me wrong. It is however true, that if you were to take 4 note's from a Mozart Sonata mvt., it would be ruined. There are Rachmaninov pieces where if you would take 4 note's (which also happens in performance's, as people are not perfect), it still stands about as well as with them.
I guess thats what he was saying, ofcourse I'm not sure!
Currently working on: Perfecting the Op 2/1, studying the 27/2 last movement. Chopin Nocturne 32/2 and Posth. C#m, 'Raindrop' prelude and Etude 10/9 Repetoire: Beethoven op 2/1, 10/1(1st, 2nd), 13, 14/1, 27/1(1st, 2nd), 27/2, 28(1st, 2nd), 31/2(1st, 3rd), 49/1, 49/2, 78(1st), 79, 90, 101(1st)
Yet AV got the first prize and Mangova came second. I wonder what the outcome would have benn had Plamena looked like Grimaud or Vinnitskaya herself.
As far as I'm concerned - they're BOTH beautiful - and its difficult to tell whether one is really better than the other simply by a watching a couple of excerpts from the competition.
In that case you can have Plamena, then I'l go for Anna :P
Currently working on: Perfecting the Op 2/1, studying the 27/2 last movement. Chopin Nocturne 32/2 and Posth. C#m, 'Raindrop' prelude and Etude 10/9 Repetoire: Beethoven op 2/1, 10/1(1st, 2nd), 13, 14/1, 27/1(1st, 2nd), 27/2, 28(1st, 2nd), 31/2(1st, 3rd), 49/1, 49/2, 78(1st), 79, 90, 101(1st)
Ow wow I didn't see it, let me get back to you on that!
Currently working on: Perfecting the Op 2/1, studying the 27/2 last movement. Chopin Nocturne 32/2 and Posth. C#m, 'Raindrop' prelude and Etude 10/9 Repetoire: Beethoven op 2/1, 10/1(1st, 2nd), 13, 14/1, 27/1(1st, 2nd), 27/2, 28(1st, 2nd), 31/2(1st, 3rd), 49/1, 49/2, 78(1st), 79, 90, 101(1st)
Hey guys, I think of you as a classy bunch. This is starting to get a bit.. disrespectful?
Whoops - Sorry !! No disrespect was intended. Guess we were getting a bit out in right field.
Nevertheless - I find it unfortunate that some folks can't resist the temptation to speculate that the final ranking of the two women in the competition was related to anything other than the way they played. The reality is that both Plamena and Anna are AMAZINGLY gifted and talented human beings - and I hope they have long and successful careers.
Currently working on: Perfecting the Op 2/1, studying the 27/2 last movement. Chopin Nocturne 32/2 and Posth. C#m, 'Raindrop' prelude and Etude 10/9 Repetoire: Beethoven op 2/1, 10/1(1st, 2nd), 13, 14/1, 27/1(1st, 2nd), 27/2, 28(1st, 2nd), 31/2(1st, 3rd), 49/1, 49/2, 78(1st), 79, 90, 101(1st)
If you had a choice, do you want to look like Susan Boyle with beautiful voice, or like Heidi Klump (not sure with the spelling) but cannot sing...
Hmmm. Look like Heidi Klum without a good singing voice...
or like Susan Boyle - who can sing well...
I'm thinking Heidi Klum. Hey ... you can always get a vocal coach.
And if you were Susan, you could always get 1) a personal trainer 2) a dietitian and personal chef 3) a good hair (and eyebrow) stylist 4) a make-up artist 5) a clothing consultant 6) a Photoshop expert
All it takes is $$$, and we could all look beautiful (or at least presentable)!
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think of Martha Argerich. .. attractive, but no beauty queen (please don't throw any tomatoes). i think the beauty of a person can shine in their music.. not so much in their features, which sag anyway as they age.
Argerich in her youth was gorgeous, beauty queen, yes!
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