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Post by julesd68 on Mar 7, 2016 10:01:33 GMT
Absolutely ESSENTIAL viewing for piano music devotees - 'Perfect Pianists at the BBC'
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0729r6r/perfect-pianists-at-the-bbcThis programme trawls the BBC music archive and shows some remarkable footage of piano greats, from mesmerizing Rubenstein playing Chopin in his 80's (and a fascinating interview clip), to more recently Evgeny Kissin nailing Rach 2. I've already watched it a couple of times - there's even a double treat for Martin T in there!  |
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Post by jandl100 on Mar 7, 2016 11:22:08 GMT
- there's even a double treat for Martin T in there! What?! - have they transcribed the Four Seasons for piano duet?   I shall watch it later, thanks for the tip, Julian, it sounds fascinating. |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 8, 2016 6:55:49 GMT
Oh gosh, if you mean Radu Lupu I'll be ON IT!!
...or do you mean Martha?
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Post by MartinT on Mar 8, 2016 7:11:21 GMT
Thank you, Jules, this is a wonderful documentary  |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 8, 2016 7:25:02 GMT
Glenn Gould is fascinating! I love his comments about the old warhorse Tchaikovsky. Have to agree with him.
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Post by jandl100 on Mar 8, 2016 8:27:15 GMT
Lupu's trademark kitchen chair --- ?? Amazing anecdote about Richter smoking in bed for days of his paid recording contract period intended for rehearsal and recording, and then turning up at the studio to do an astonishing Chopin recording straight off the bat and then vanishing. Gould's recording of WtC onboard Voyager 1 - I didn't know that! Hough's Rachmaninov playing was astonishing. And how like Patrick Moore the presenter is!! Fascinating programme - thanks Julian |
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Post by jandl100 on Mar 8, 2016 8:37:53 GMT
OK - so Lupu was one - kitchen chair and all.
Who was the other MartinT fave?
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Post by MartinT on Mar 8, 2016 8:38:29 GMT
Gould's recording of WtC onboard Voyager 1 - I didn't know that! I vaguely remembered it. So good that something truly great has gone out there, representing the best of humanity. ...hopefully the entity looking for VGER's creator will look kindly on us!! |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 8, 2016 8:39:56 GMT
OK - so Lupu was one - kitchen chair and all. Who was the other MartinT fave? Argerich didn't make an appearance, so I'm guessing Jules meant Gould. Lupu and Gould will do nicely! |
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 8, 2016 15:32:44 GMT
Nope! It's Lupu and Grieg |
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Post by jandl100 on Mar 8, 2016 17:18:39 GMT
what about the kitchen chair?
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Post by MartinT on Mar 8, 2016 17:58:58 GMT
It's Lupu and Grieg LOL! |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 8, 2016 18:11:36 GMT
I saw Lupu live just the once. I don't remember a kitchen chair but I do remember the playing. I've never forgotten it.
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