I have heard him live twice, once in Barcelona and one in Aix-en-Provence and, as others have said, I do not see any other pianist before the public today his equal. Perhaps someone educated, cultured and with influence can nnow persuade our new Government to now relax visa requirements in his case - so English audiences might again have the pleasure of hearing, arguably, the greatest pianist alive today.
Pires is nothing special. Argerich is rightly a legend but just plays the same repertoire. Arcadi Volodos is the best before the public currently, and avoids Sokolov's mannerisms.
If there is a distinction between "pianist" and "interpreter", Sokolov is an interpreter. And one of the very best at that. Happy we still have musicians like that in the piano scene; it's getting awfully crowded with what are basically biological reproducing pianos.
This is surely a prime candidate for that “heavenly transducer” I theorized about twenty years ago in the New Jerusalem into which I will insert the spiritual manuscript to be translated into words unlocking timeless secrets. PWG
I'm glad You found him! He truly is the greatest living pianist.
Luminous, brilliant perfection. He knows Chopin like no other pianist. I have played this piece, but never heard it until now.
I have heard him live twice, once in Barcelona and one in Aix-en-Provence and, as others have said, I do not see any other pianist before the public today his equal. Perhaps someone educated, cultured and with influence can nnow persuade our new Government to now relax visa requirements in his case - so English audiences might again have the pleasure of hearing, arguably, the greatest pianist alive today.
You probably had not the chance of hearing live Martha Argerich or Maria João Pires. Sokolov is great but the two are goddesses.
Pires is nothing special. Argerich is rightly a legend but just plays the same repertoire. Arcadi Volodos is the best before the public currently, and avoids Sokolov's mannerisms.
Sublime layering of voices... Really one of the best.
Como un portal a otro mundo.... sin palabras ! hermoso!
Eine nicht so bekannte Mazurka
Wunderbar elegisch gespielt
che bello...
Unico.....
прекрасная работа!
If there is a distinction between "pianist" and "interpreter", Sokolov is an interpreter. And one of the very best at that.
Happy we still have musicians like that in the piano scene; it's getting awfully crowded with what are basically biological reproducing pianos.
This is surely a prime candidate for that “heavenly transducer” I theorized about twenty years ago in the New Jerusalem into which I will insert the spiritual manuscript to be translated into words unlocking timeless secrets. PWG
genius legend alive
What is the actual title of the waltz (not the dedication) - Opus #, etc.? I am having trouble finding it on IMSLP.org. Thanks.
Hello does anyone know the year of recording?
Zasłuchanie...i trwanie.
Actually, it is Mazurka #50, no opus number, B138 KK IIb/5.
Great interpretation. How is it possible to download it? Or is there any CD of it?
Is this recording available anywhere?
Oh my god, I didn't know his name until today. I feel that I found a jewel. I feel that other pianists show dig a hole and bury.
@iHateAmericanCinema sorry I meant mazurka....
My bad.
Sounds like Monsieur Gaillard was also hís friend.
He was his favourite pupil.
I am one of his great great grand child.
very emotional and sensitive but yet too slow for my taste
sorry never mind