AbsoluteZ3R0 (September 6, 2008 at 8:31 pm)

People saying that he "played it too fast" don't know what they're talking about. Nobody has any idea how fast they would play it if they had Richter's technique, or Richter's profound and well-seasoned understanding of piano literature. He probably knows more about this piece than any of us do, so why are we questioning his interpretational motives? Great music can be played in various ways. If there was a "right tempo" or a "right way" to play this piece then it would be a shitty piece.

OverFjell (September 4, 2008 at 10:26 pm)

Takes an elitist piece of crap to call someone an idiot for making a small mistake.

OverFjell (September 4, 2008 at 10:24 pm)

My favourites will always be Arrau's and Berezovsky's, but this is something awe inspiring, too.

cabbycab (September 2, 2008 at 3:54 pm)

sick.

neckus22 (September 1, 2008 at 8:32 pm)

and I suppose you can play this then? Can we hear your interpretation? .... what's that .... no we can't because you suck and can't play it ..... Ahhhhhh another armchair loudmouth at work. Your sad. This guy is fucking amazing and it's a truely amazing performance and very moving

levisdrummer (August 27, 2008 at 2:07 pm)

awesome...best performance

scottturner1994 (August 25, 2008 at 11:58 pm)

I disagree. This etude was written to express Chopin's mourning for his homeland, Poland, which was invaded during the war. The marking "Appassionato" indicates during the main theme that the music should be played deeply and passionately.Disregarding both of my comments, I enjoyed the interpretation, despite the fact that I prefer it more expressively and melodically intact.

dellsprospects22 (August 25, 2008 at 6:54 am)

wow, everything old isn't awful..

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FaustianKnight (August 23, 2008 at 5:32 pm)

This was recorded a LONG time ago.