Hi, everyone.
Needless to say, the piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It produces sound by striking steel strings with felt hammers that immediately rebound allowing the string to continue vibrating at its resonance frequency. Interestingly enough, piano sounds have strong characteristics based on players. Therefore, I think piano is one of the most popular musical instruments in the world.
I am going to start a new topic entitled “The Great Pianists”. The purpose of this topic is that we will share our ideas and feelings about some particular pianists with each other freely. Any pianists will be welcomed for me. First of all, I will describe my ideas about great pianists.
To be honest, though I know names of Dinu Lipatti and Alfred Cortot, I have not had opportunities to listen to their musical performances. So I expect Olya will describe their music deeply.
[Historic Pianists]
“Vladimir Horowitz “--- As a performer, Horowitz had huge resources of speed and power, and a clean articulation. His performances were brilliant, exciting, and often mystifying to those who found his technique enigmatic (he played, for instance, with unusually straight fingers, laying them nearly flat on the keys). Though his performances were frequently criticized for their willfulness and self-indulgent nature, there was an undeniable charisma to his playing that endeared him to most everyone who heard him.
“Arthur Rubinstein “---Warm, lyrical, and aristocratic in his interpretations, Arthur Rubinstein performed impressively into extremely old age, and he was a keyboard prodigy almost from the time he could climb onto a piano bench. In my opinion, his performance must be fair on the phrase “piano virtuosi”.
“Sviatoslav Richter”
“Glenn Herbert Gould”
“Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli”
”Jorge Bolet”
Sorry. I will describe my ideas about these pianists at the next time.
Ryoma
Needless to say, the piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It produces sound by striking steel strings with felt hammers that immediately rebound allowing the string to continue vibrating at its resonance frequency. Interestingly enough, piano sounds have strong characteristics based on players. Therefore, I think piano is one of the most popular musical instruments in the world.
I am going to start a new topic entitled “The Great Pianists”. The purpose of this topic is that we will share our ideas and feelings about some particular pianists with each other freely. Any pianists will be welcomed for me. First of all, I will describe my ideas about great pianists.
To be honest, though I know names of Dinu Lipatti and Alfred Cortot, I have not had opportunities to listen to their musical performances. So I expect Olya will describe their music deeply.
[Historic Pianists]
“Vladimir Horowitz “--- As a performer, Horowitz had huge resources of speed and power, and a clean articulation. His performances were brilliant, exciting, and often mystifying to those who found his technique enigmatic (he played, for instance, with unusually straight fingers, laying them nearly flat on the keys). Though his performances were frequently criticized for their willfulness and self-indulgent nature, there was an undeniable charisma to his playing that endeared him to most everyone who heard him.
“Arthur Rubinstein “---Warm, lyrical, and aristocratic in his interpretations, Arthur Rubinstein performed impressively into extremely old age, and he was a keyboard prodigy almost from the time he could climb onto a piano bench. In my opinion, his performance must be fair on the phrase “piano virtuosi”.
“Sviatoslav Richter”
“Glenn Herbert Gould”
“Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli”
”Jorge Bolet”
Sorry. I will describe my ideas about these pianists at the next time.
Ryoma
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It must be interesting to listen to the same single piano work performed by various famous pianists.
Pianos as instruments have scales tuned to the same pattern but have different tones. And pianists can add color to the tones and produce thier own distinctive piano sounds, can't they.
Just like a voice without a word, what a beautiful instrument, indeed!
Pianos as instruments have scales tuned to the same pattern but have different tones. And pianists can add color to the tones and produce thier own distinctive piano sounds, can't they.
Just like a voice without a word, what a beautiful instrument, indeed!
>>Just like a voice without a word, what a beautiful instrument, indeed!
Exactly, Mari!! I completely agree with you.
“Sviatoslav Richter” --- Obviously, he was the one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. His Chopin’s Etude Op.10-4 might be a legacy and legend of 20th century.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ-NAgDpRVs
To be sure, his Chopin’s ballade No.4 is excellent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdCcNpz43sY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVcp4YDXKeY
Incidentally, the name of Sviatoslav Richter immediately reminds me of YAMAHA. When I lived in Japan, I watched a NHK’s documentary program describing the relationship between Richter and YAMAHA, which is one of the stories of “Project X”. Basically, as I loved the series, I was so impressed by earnest attitudes of staffs and Richter’s affection against YAMAHA. Anyway, Sviatoslav Richter really loved YAMAHA’s piano and he always used it for recording and his concerts. I am so proud of this true story as Japanese.
Ryoma
Exactly, Mari!! I completely agree with you.
“Sviatoslav Richter” --- Obviously, he was the one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. His Chopin’s Etude Op.10-4 might be a legacy and legend of 20th century.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ-NAgDpRVs
To be sure, his Chopin’s ballade No.4 is excellent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdCcNpz43sY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVcp4YDXKeY
Incidentally, the name of Sviatoslav Richter immediately reminds me of YAMAHA. When I lived in Japan, I watched a NHK’s documentary program describing the relationship between Richter and YAMAHA, which is one of the stories of “Project X”. Basically, as I loved the series, I was so impressed by earnest attitudes of staffs and Richter’s affection against YAMAHA. Anyway, Sviatoslav Richter really loved YAMAHA’s piano and he always used it for recording and his concerts. I am so proud of this true story as Japanese.
Ryoma
Which piano is the best piano?
Steinway, Baldwin sound famous here.
I had a chance to play very precious piano one time in Japan. Unfortunately, I don't recall the brand of the piano but, let me tell you, that was the best piano sound ever! I remember my piano teacher told me the piano was called "Shin Clavia". But Clavia means literally piano, doesn't it? Shin must have been "NEW" in Japanese.
Anyway,I feel proud of YAMAHA being acclaimed by a renowned pianist of the world, Ryoma.
That photo up there looks like the Paradise of Eden although I've never seen one. Suddenly,Dvořák "New World" has appeared in my mind!!
Steinway, Baldwin sound famous here.
I had a chance to play very precious piano one time in Japan. Unfortunately, I don't recall the brand of the piano but, let me tell you, that was the best piano sound ever! I remember my piano teacher told me the piano was called "Shin Clavia". But Clavia means literally piano, doesn't it? Shin must have been "NEW" in Japanese.
Anyway,I feel proud of YAMAHA being acclaimed by a renowned pianist of the world, Ryoma.
That photo up there looks like the Paradise of Eden although I've never seen one. Suddenly,Dvořák "New World" has appeared in my mind!!
>> Which piano is the best piano?
I think quality of YAMAHA’s piano is pretty good compared with products of any other makers. But, basically, I tend to prefer foreign products. So, my most favorite piano maker is Steinway & Sons. As I sometimes enjoyed playing Steinway’s piano in the old days, I suppose name value could strongly affect my feelings.
>>Anyway,I feel proud of YAMAHA being acclaimed by a renowned pianist of the world, Ryoma.
Oh, I agree with you.
>>That photo up there looks like the Paradise of Eden although I've never seen one. Suddenly,Dvořák "New World" has appeared in my mind!!
The picture was taken in Chartwell, the home of Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill was a prime minister of Britain during WWII and he must be one of the most respected politicians among all British PMs. Indeed, BBC chose him as the “Greatest Briton”. Additionally, anyway, his home was gorgeous and large, and I showed a preference for the beautiful garden. If I could, I would like to live in such a wonderful home once!
Ryoma
I think quality of YAMAHA’s piano is pretty good compared with products of any other makers. But, basically, I tend to prefer foreign products. So, my most favorite piano maker is Steinway & Sons. As I sometimes enjoyed playing Steinway’s piano in the old days, I suppose name value could strongly affect my feelings.
>>Anyway,I feel proud of YAMAHA being acclaimed by a renowned pianist of the world, Ryoma.
Oh, I agree with you.
>>That photo up there looks like the Paradise of Eden although I've never seen one. Suddenly,Dvořák "New World" has appeared in my mind!!
The picture was taken in Chartwell, the home of Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill was a prime minister of Britain during WWII and he must be one of the most respected politicians among all British PMs. Indeed, BBC chose him as the “Greatest Briton”. Additionally, anyway, his home was gorgeous and large, and I showed a preference for the beautiful garden. If I could, I would like to live in such a wonderful home once!
Ryoma
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