Seeing the score gives clear indication of just how difficult this set of pieces is, with notes all over the staff, complex rhythm patterns, changing meters, many different dynamic levels to observe. In addition the pianist must add the breaths, articulations, changes in tempo, etc. which give character to each piece, guided here by the titles the composer has selected. As usual, Seong-Jin Cho has combined all these factors into a presentation not only accurate and fluent, but truly outstanding in its artistry. What gems he and Ravel have created for us! Bravo!
Bravo, indeed! What you described is exactly the reason why I am so excited for his recital program next year consisting of all Ravel works. Hopefully I can get a ticket for his recital at Boston Symphony Hall or Carnegie!!
There are moments in music that just show the absolute genius of the composer. To my ears, the phrase at 2:25 is one such moment. How does one even come up with something like this?
Question: Throughout the whole second piece the top note is tied but often played twice. Is that an artistic choice by the pianist or is that what is written as intended by Ravel?
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Seeing the score gives clear indication of just how difficult this set of pieces is, with notes all over the staff, complex rhythm patterns, changing meters, many different dynamic levels to observe. In addition the pianist must add the breaths, articulations, changes in tempo, etc. which give character to each piece, guided here by the titles the composer has selected. As usual, Seong-Jin Cho has combined all these factors into a presentation not only accurate and fluent, but truly outstanding in its artistry. What gems he and Ravel have created for us! Bravo!
Bravo, indeed! What you described is exactly the reason why I am so excited for his recital program next year consisting of all Ravel works. Hopefully I can get a ticket for his recital at Boston Symphony Hall or Carnegie!!
This comment reeks of ifiocifassy.
@@jasondickinson4132what the fuck is that
There are moments in music that just show the absolute genius of the composer. To my ears, the phrase at 2:25 is one such moment. How does one even come up with something like this?
This performance is beyond brilliant. Bravo!
Priceless.
The rhythm so complex it gives me headache
Look at Stravinsky sacrificial dance and you’ll get a brain aneurysm
Question: Throughout the whole second piece the top note is tied but often played twice. Is that an artistic choice by the pianist or is that what is written as intended by Ravel?
Not all of them are ties. Some are slurs.
@@RomanticScores68 I just realized that they are written as tied staccato notes, or portato.
They aren’t tied, they’re slurs. It’s supposed to be played twice
Wtf