Fernando Cruz: My 88yr old father, Glenn R. Colliver died of a stroke 2-7-17. He was a pianist and baritone player. On his death bed I shared your performance of the William Tell Overture with him.....He was in awe! It was the last music he ever would hear.Thank you. He died at Reasearch Hosptal, Kansas City,Missouri
So nice of you to write that . A nice memorial piece for your father So sorry for your loss, at least he was able to hear this magnificent piece thanks to a good son such as you. Again, so sorry for your loss..
This performance took my breath away. I cannot wrap my mind around how he captures the grandeur and fullness of an orchestra with just his two hands and a piano.
An amazing performance! Surviving the fourth section requires amazing endurance. Doing it on stage for youtube is incredibly brave. Bravo! Reportedly Liszt regularly played this crowd-pleaser in concert. It's easy to see why.
Sounds like Franz took this piece & RAN WITH IT!!!!!!!!! Loved it !. BIG TIME! I think Giaccamo would have been pleased that such a fine transcriber would get his mitts on Rossini's piece.
fantastic!!!! The musician always tries to become one with the music, in mind, body, emotions. You achieve this phenomenally, in a way probably many sense but may not say. Just viewing your hands as you play the galloping melody, your fingers literally take on the appearance of a team of wild horses furiously tearing against their bridle: each bursting with energy seemingly on its own impulse and direction, but still bound as a team making glorious, furious harmony out of something verging on chaos. The internet is loaded with fantastic piano performances, but this one uniquely suggests a Lisztian principle in its purest most elemental form: fusion of super-refined technique and understanding with raw, virtually animal, passion, the former "harnessing" the latter in an explosion of vibrant, vital sound. Can't imagine this music conveyed more perfectly.
Brovo Fernando, i still remember this wonderful concert vividly like yesterday. The Beethoven was also unforgettable, and I often come back to the video clips to simply enjoy. I hope you are well.
I've listened to quite a few piano versions and none comes close to this guy .... anyone out there comment and send me a link if there is a better version 'cause I'd like to hear it. Thanks
Fernando Cruz: Thank you for commenting back on my father Glenn Colliver, Not only are you amazingly tallented, you're very kind and polite. Side note maybe of some interest: My father got to see Valdamire Horowitz, Liberace, Glenn Miller, Spike Jones, & Elvis back in the day. My father was also asked by the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri to dig President Harry S Trumans grave and latter on help dig the grace of First Lady Bess Truman, I helped him with that one. Again, he thought your performance of Rossini's' William Tell Overture was amazing. He loved the piano. I'm his son, Tim Colliver.
Fernando Cruz Dear Fernando. Thank you so much for your quick reply. I have one quick question, hope you could answer. I only want to play the piece after 8:30. Do you think this piece(after 8:30) is very difficult? Well, I am not a pro, but an amateur, and I do have patient. Thank you.
+SunSon29 Yes, I think it's very difficult. But there are easier arrangements, just go here imslp.org/wiki/Guillaume_Tell_(Rossini,_Gioacchino) and have a look at the Arrangements section, maybe you'll find an easier arrangement by another composer.
Fernando Cruz: My 88yr old father, Glenn R. Colliver died of a stroke 2-7-17. He was a pianist and baritone player. On his death bed I shared your performance of the William Tell Overture with him.....He was in awe! It was the last music he ever would hear.Thank you. He died at Reasearch Hosptal, Kansas City,Missouri
Dear Tim: I am very thankful and glad to hear that my music helped. Thank you for sharing this touching story, my best wishes to you.
I am so sorry for your loss. Consolation must be that your father died in the wonderful world of music he loved.
So nice of you to write that . A nice memorial piece for your father So sorry for your loss, at least he was able to hear this magnificent piece thanks to a good son such as you. Again, so sorry for your loss..
Rest in power
8:28 This is most likely why you are here...
exactly xD
Joseph Listerman Thank you sir!
that part is truly incredible. Liszt was INSANE! (and kudos to you Mr Cruz for bringing it to life)
Joseph Listerman thx
Heroooo
This performance took my breath away. I cannot wrap my mind around how he captures the grandeur and fullness of an orchestra with just his two hands and a piano.
Well, Liszt gets some of the credit--but he did bring it for sure.
"liszten" to the liszt transcriptions of beethoven symphony
8:30 is what you came for
Thanks dude.
GP randomness thanks so much
unactive channel Nope the whole song is even better
Yep thank you
Thanks!
Franz Liszt has to be commended for his transcriptions. The guy was a genius on the piano.
FRANZ LISZT IS MY FAVOURITE COMPOSER.
You sir, owned that piano. That was amazing.
An absolutely flawless understanding of technique at the piano. Truly a pianist worth idolizing.
An amazing performance! Surviving the fourth section requires amazing endurance. Doing it on stage for youtube is incredibly brave. Bravo!
Reportedly Liszt regularly played this crowd-pleaser in concert. It's easy to see why.
What a performance!!! That was brilliant.
Sounds like Franz took this piece & RAN WITH IT!!!!!!!!! Loved it !. BIG TIME! I think Giaccamo would have been pleased that such a fine transcriber would get his mitts on Rossini's piece.
fantastic!!!!
The musician always tries to become one with the music, in mind, body, emotions. You achieve this phenomenally, in a way probably many sense but may not say. Just viewing your hands as you play the galloping melody, your fingers literally take on the appearance of a team of wild horses furiously tearing against their bridle: each bursting with energy seemingly on its own impulse and direction, but still bound as a team making glorious, furious harmony out of something verging on chaos. The internet is loaded with fantastic piano performances, but this one uniquely suggests a Lisztian principle in its purest most elemental form: fusion of super-refined technique and understanding with raw, virtually animal, passion, the former "harnessing" the latter in an explosion of vibrant, vital sound. Can't imagine this music conveyed more perfectly.
Thank you for a positive contribution to the internet!
Brovo Fernando, i still remember this wonderful concert vividly like yesterday. The Beethoven was also unforgettable, and I often come back to the video clips to simply enjoy. I hope you are well.
WIPE-OUT!!!!!!!!! THAT MY FRIEND WENT INTO MY LIST OF FAVORITES!!!!!!!! REMARKABLE ARRANGEMENT. FANTASTIC IN YOUR FACE PIANIST!!!!
you don't play the piano..you play a whole orchestra.. this is unbelievable. well done.
Good Job! If you made one MP3, I will buy it!
Bravísimo. Bella interpretación y muy buena técnica.
Great performance of this masterpiece!
And he plays this without a sheet. :O Bravo, bravissimo, Sir!
Everyone plays without sheets lmao
Really nicely played, Fernando...thanks from San Francisco
man I have no idea who you are but I do know that you are great, it was amaizing, congratulations, you should post more of your videos, keep working.
Fantastic!!! How can you remember all the pieces so well?
Minh Khoa At some point, you just naturally feel it and express it at performance
I've listened to quite a few piano versions and none comes close to this guy .... anyone out there comment and send me a link if there is a better version 'cause I'd like to hear it. Thanks
Fernando Cruz: Thank you for commenting back on my father Glenn Colliver, Not only are you amazingly tallented, you're very kind and polite. Side note maybe of some interest: My father got to see Valdamire Horowitz, Liberace, Glenn Miller, Spike Jones, & Elvis back in the day. My father was also asked by the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri to dig President Harry S Trumans grave and latter on help dig the grace of First Lady Bess Truman, I helped him with that one. Again, he thought your performance of Rossini's' William Tell Overture was amazing. He loved the piano. I'm his son, Tim Colliver.
8:43 for what you were actually looking for.
I often come here for 3:10 as much as 8:28
Me encanto!!! Hace tiempo que quería escuchar esta obertura en piano
Thanks for posting.
amazing
BRILLIANT!!!!!!
@Rodintube Thanks! Sorry I forgot to write my name :) I'll fix it right away.
Great Fernando!! Congrats!!
Man you're good at playing the Piano
To say this guy is 'good' is an understatement.
Realmente fantástico. Es una obra de extrema dificultad, interpretada, a mi juicio, con mucho sentimiento y gran limpieza ¡Enhorabuena!
Dear Sir, Could you give me a link of the score you played in this video? Thank you so much!
+SunSon29 There you go! conquest.imslp.info/files/imglnks/usimg/8/8a/IMSLP04461-Liszt_-_William_Tell_Overture_by_Rossini.pdf
Fernando Cruz Dear Fernando. Thank you so much for your quick reply. I have one quick question, hope you could answer. I only want to play the piece after 8:30. Do you think this piece(after 8:30) is very difficult? Well, I am not a pro, but an amateur, and I do have patient. Thank you.
+SunSon29 Yes, I think it's very difficult. But there are easier arrangements, just go here imslp.org/wiki/Guillaume_Tell_(Rossini,_Gioacchino) and have a look at the Arrangements section, maybe you'll find an easier arrangement by another composer.
Dear, Fern,
Thanks, I will stick with the one you played in the video. or it's meaningless for me. thank you again.
8:28 what where here for
Excellente'!
Super
Excelente
Does anyone know this gentleman's name? He is ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!!
"The Lone Ranger"
+Марина Смоленчук Liszt transcribed many of the popular songs of the day and made them virtuositic. ..operas heyday also
I'm listening to music and envelops me. It is very beautiful Douglas Smith Thanks.
Fernando excelente perfomance!! Tenés la partitura para descargar de la versión que tocaste? Sabes si se consigue online? Muchas gracias
although, the 4th part is the classic part, I like the 3rd better! It makes me think about taking a walk in peaceful place.
Good
Love this part 6:00
BRILLIANT. this piece shines, Thumbs up for Fernando Cruz!!!
Excelente técnica, buen colorido, en un buen piano hubiese quedado soberbio.
Español :)
I am hearing more than just the piano .... it is probably mixed with orchestral background.
Nossa!!!! Parabéns! É Brasileiro?
could you please tell me this man's name? he's BRILLIANT!!!!!
The man,s name is Fernando Cruz
This is again the proof that human being is able of great things !
Shrimalini.jayaramaraja
There were pajamas in Larkin's tuba that's so silly.
oUverture
Thats what happen when we use 100% of our brain
Come on man... Adjust your fucking seat BEFORE the show starts.
Superb
Simplesmente espetacular!
Wow was that ever GREAT...!!!
Play from 8:30
Thanks me later
CONGRATULATIONS FERNANDO!! your performance is great!! =)
BLEEPING FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW...!!!!!!!!