Mily Balakirev - Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 102 (1900-1905) 00:00 - I. Andantino 06:25 - II. Mazurka 11:29 - III. Intermezzo 16:08 - IV. Finale Vadym Kholodenko, piano
The passage in the Mazurka starting at 10:42 is such a neat texture. Amazing playing from Kholodenko, as always-what a nice surprise to find a pianist like him playing a lesser-known piece like this.
This is the best version of this sonata, that I’ve ever heard so far. Love how clean and clear several passages throughout the whole sonata. Especially in the first and last movements, where things can become very messy with notes flying here and there, he manages to make the melody stand out.
A little “Revolutionary” at 16:52? He doesn’t seem the type to pay homage directly to a Polish/French composer like Chopin, but there’s definitely something there that’s probably not just coincidence…
No it’s wrong.. Actually he was a big fan from Chopin (His pupils also, Glazunov Korsakov etc. .) and orchestrated several chopins piano works. So it’s not surprising that he “quoted” some sophisticated passages from Chopin..
A very interesting thing is that he loved the material from this marzuka very much and used those musical ideas even during his whole life. The original form of this marzuka was first used in his Grand Sonata in 1850s I think, and he corrected it several times until 1900s (
The beginning of the third movement to me sounds like Bach. It’s strange that i feel this way but idk it just sounds so simple yet so beautiful and so poetic too.
Love the typical Russian fugato opening and the way the opening of the third movement was quoted in the finale (I can find some Schumann and Brahms influence on Balakirev as well).
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Ngl that opening chant looking juicy
the fugato at the beggining and the finale are just 🙏
Absolutely divine, isn’t it
The passage in the Mazurka starting at 10:42 is such a neat texture. Amazing playing from Kholodenko, as always-what a nice surprise to find a pianist like him playing a lesser-known piece like this.
Actually, I believe that is a mistake and the recording here is by Chaplygin Kurbatov
This is the best version of this sonata, that I’ve ever heard so far. Love how clean and clear several passages throughout the whole sonata. Especially in the first and last movements, where things can become very messy with notes flying here and there, he manages to make the melody stand out.
Well he definitely doesn’t voice some Melodie’s, he definitely could have done more. This sonata has a lot of potential.
Ugh the opening fugue is so bomb 😫😫🤌🤌
18:30 very mystical passage, with a strong feeling of Rachmaninoff
Actually this second theme from fourth movement is a folk song…
@@Balakirev_ which one? Sounds like Rach 3
@@tarikeld11 I don’t know which folk song exactly, just read it in Korsakov’s memory about Balakirev.
A little “Revolutionary” at 16:52? He doesn’t seem the type to pay homage directly to a Polish/French composer like Chopin, but there’s definitely something there that’s probably not just coincidence…
The part starting at 8:25 also feels a lot like the etude op. 10 nr. 10!
No it’s wrong.. Actually he was a big fan from Chopin (His pupils also, Glazunov Korsakov etc. .) and orchestrated several chopins piano works. So it’s not surprising that he “quoted” some sophisticated passages from Chopin..
imo there is also a lot of Chopin all over the piece, especially the third movement
One of the most satisfying of Romantic Russian sonatas, both in form and content. Thank you for posting!
I didn't know of any sonata that started with a fugato, very interesting.
Alexei Stanchinsky’s Second Piano Sonata also starts with a fugato.
@@mdr-bs8jy Thanks for the information.
the first movement from myaskovsky's first sonata is a fugue
@@unnamed_boi Epic.
@@Ivan_1791 Epic
Bellissima sonata,non l'avevo mai sentita !
Major Islamey vibes from 17:07
It’s the same two keys, as well!
A fascinatingly florid work of daunting ambition. Stunningly performed, as well. Many thanks for posting with scrolling score.
WOW thank you for letting me discover this joy of a sonata!
that markuza holy crap man
A very interesting thing is that he loved the material from this marzuka very much and used those musical ideas even during his whole life. The original form of this marzuka was first used in his Grand Sonata in 1850s I think, and he corrected it several times until 1900s (
A true gem of piano music with a stunning interpretation- thanks for sharing!
Wonderful music , like it.
The beginning of the third movement to me sounds like Bach. It’s strange that i feel this way but idk it just sounds so simple yet so beautiful and so poetic too.
I understand you, to me its like Bach in the beginning and slowly turns into Chopin
17:32 sounds kinda like the development section or Chopin's 3rd sonata
Love the typical Russian fugato opening and the way the opening of the third movement was quoted in the finale (I can find some Schumann and Brahms influence on Balakirev as well).
8:50 delicious textures
Bach with Liszt on a schooltrip
This is amazing
very strong feeling of Russian soul in the slow sections. Important in these times
Interesting opening with a fugue...
First movement sounds like a mix between Medtner and Faure
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did he just open his sonata with a fugue??
wow
4:38, 17:30
12:32 & 12:44 Dvorak 9th IV. Allegro con fuoco
1:25, 21:59
Isn't the opening of the Mazurka the same as that of the first sonata?
Yes
Yup, this sonata is cyclical (the third movement comes back in the fourth after all)
16:28
Influenced by Schumann, Chopin's 3rd sonata and himself
21:32
哟。
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