I heard him in the cultural exchange concert in 1986 (the U.S. sent Horowitz to Russia). He was good, but this is the playing that Richter was talking about when he praised Berman on the former's tour in America. All the adjectives have already been exhausted in older comments.
Would like Feinberg to have abridged his transcription, and Berman to've played a little slower for more color (not lyrical nuance). Berman should have been much more appreciated in this Country. Some U.S. critics, early on, did pan his playing for an erroneously perceived coarseness. They were so wrong, but unfortunately the criticism somehow stuck. To me, he was always one of the "Russian Four" - Gilels, Ashkenazy, Richter and Berman. I'd have included Merzhanov and Sofronitzky, however, to my knowledge, they never toured America. Besides Berman's fantastic technique, one can hear, in his recordings, wonderfully caressing sensitivity. Just listen to his Liszt La Gondoliera, or Spanish Rhapsody, for example. The 2 or 3 times I heard him were stellar concert events.
His greatness will last as long as people continue to hear his wonderful recordings. As well greatness of composures is eternal. Long after us Beethoven and Rachmaninov will be loved.
@@Mannishman Yes he was great, his Liszt Tarantella performance is a favorite of mine among other things. I was never fond of his efforts with Chopin, though.
No doubt one of the greatest recordings of all time (and also one of the greatest transcriptions of all time… Feinburg was an absolute madman!!)
Absolutely legendary recording
Great choice to upload! As for the playing, phenomenal...
Потрясающе, с какой легкостью! А темп!
De toute beauté comme interprétation !
WE MISS YOU...
Staggering!
I heard him in the cultural exchange concert in 1986 (the U.S. sent Horowitz to Russia). He was good, but this is the playing that Richter was talking about when he praised Berman on the former's tour in America. All the adjectives have already been exhausted in older comments.
Pianism of the most titanic order!!
Words fail me ...he didn't have very large hands but they were soft and meaty....but what a musical and pianistic brain !
great pianist
Nobody can do this today. Historical achievement. And I love the photo.
@MrFortepianist Thanks very much!
beyond imagination!
Legend
Just 20 years!
does anyone know where to get the score of this transcription??
MrPizzazz79 IMSLP has it hnder transcriptions/Tschaikowsky
The piece does not seem very easy.
You can see the score also on TH-cam.
Would like Feinberg to have abridged his transcription, and Berman to've played a little slower for more color (not lyrical nuance). Berman should have been much more appreciated in this Country. Some U.S. critics, early on, did pan his playing for an erroneously perceived coarseness. They were so wrong, but unfortunately the criticism somehow stuck. To me, he was always one of the "Russian Four" - Gilels, Ashkenazy, Richter and Berman. I'd have included Merzhanov and Sofronitzky, however, to my knowledge, they never toured America. Besides Berman's fantastic technique, one can hear, in his recordings, wonderfully caressing sensitivity. Just listen to his Liszt La Gondoliera, or Spanish Rhapsody, for example. The 2 or 3 times I heard him were stellar concert events.
I find the tempo good ( exciting music ) , but maybe good idea to abridge the score.
@@victorrobin642 you guys never heard the symphony ?
@@victorrobin642 Another pompous cretin who thinks his opinion is a fact.
@@victorrobin642 Sorry. You're wrong. You also know it. That's why you say, 'period.' Like the CAPS though.
Chto to poluchilos (something got OK) as the Russian musician say about a GREAT reading
great in "those days"? These days he is dead.
His greatness will last as long as people continue to hear his wonderful recordings. As well greatness of composures is eternal. Long after us Beethoven and Rachmaninov will be loved.
@@Mannishman Yes he was great, his Liszt Tarantella performance is a favorite of mine among other things. I was never fond of his efforts with Chopin, though.