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Regarding the first prize, if Blechacz sets the latest standard, i don't think anyone i ve seen this year comes close to him.
Meself, I don't take things so seriously. I listen when I have the time, I enjoy or I find without interest. Who gets what or merits what, doesn't concern me.
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Fair rnough ... it sure concerns them though, and from that perspective thy approach these recitals ...
I didn t mean it as to who should win or not. Many times, competitions leave out interpreters that a lot of people think should ve continued or even won. But earlier in thread the question was made about the possibility of no 1st prize ... my Blechacz comment was just a comparison between the last winner and this year's contestants. Also, i wouldn t expect a Blechacz out of every edition of the Chopin.
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I think only one contestant will play Allegro de Concert op.46
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I am listening to the Polish Radio at the moment and it seems that Fei-Fei Dong is the experts' favorite today. What they are saying is that she is worth a special prize for mazurkas. Especially for her interpretation of Mazurka A minor op. 17/4
They say Chopin would be amazed by hearing her and surprised by what he composed.
They also liked Leonora Armellini very much.
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I don't know if anyone has pointed this out already but I've just noticed that there is now a video archive which I don't think was there before. http://konkurs.chopin.pl/en/edition/xvi/video/archive
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I hadn't noticed it earlier either and I sure am glad it's there! It gives me a chance to watch the performances I missed.
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That's really great! Unfortunately I didn't manage to watch all performances as much as I would have wanted to, so this is a good opportunity to catch up!
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Yes, Timmyab! I just got back from a weekend at the coast - and to my surprise, I find the archived videos from the first round.
I was just about to say that "at least the Cliburn has archived performances..." but now the Chopin Competition quality shines. Even though I don't understand a word of Polish, I am liking it much better!
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I am watching Nicolay right now, as I didn't have the chance to listen to this talented young performer live...
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i went straight to watch Kozhyainov ... whom i d missed ... he's great
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I want to confess that despite my utter ignorance of the polish language, I like this style of presentation far better than the Cliburn. Muuuuchhh less schmaltz and camera in the face of the contestant before, during and after.. Even though I do not get the comments, they seem to be focused on the details of the performance and not the sob story or the cooking prowesses of any individual..
I know, IMHO etc.. but seriously, what do you think? I thought exactly the same thing, Andromaque! Maybe in five years we should donate to them so they can have a live translator. Or, have some collective Piano World Polish lessons 
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hmm the video archive link seems to lead to the online broadcasting now:)
currently working on:
Czerny School of Velocity Op 299
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That's one of the best Barcarolle I heard so far in this competition.
...and the best Andante Spianato too.
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just missed bozhanov again! hope he makes it to the archives
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I think Rachel Cheung is very good. She might advance to the next round.
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Yes I enjoyed her playing very much as well.Mind you, the standard is crazy.
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I'm only just seeing this thread now (been away from PW) and have not read through it all, so I can only hope I don't repeat what's already been said.
I've looked through a few of the video archive and I find myself really enjoying Ingolf Wunder's playing . . .
I'm sure he was in the last one too, right?
I think he's great!
Patience's the best teacher, and time the best critic. - F.F.Chopin
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anyone finding the streaming really slow...?
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My video is worse than slow. It's completely dead!
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Patience's the best teacher, and time the best critic. - F.F.Chopin
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