Sunday, November 7, 2010

The Greatest Pianist Alive Today

Every now and then, I post something about music, because I can't stand politics. I have to give my soul a rest. I was searching YouTube for the third movement of Beethoven's Appassionata Piano Sonata (yeah, I know -- what is a redneck, knuckle-dragging, unsophisticated conservative doing searching YouTube for the third movement of Beethoven's Appassionata Piano Sonata? I guess I don't fit the stereotype, do I?) and I found this:



She just nails the finale with precision and style. But if that doesn't blow you away, this rendition of Franz Liszt's Totentanz (Dies Irae) will:



She has personality, too. These outtakes from recording sessions are fun:



What a talent. Unbelieveable. I hope to see her in concert someday.

2 comments :

  1. Magnificent! Many thanks! Then, I went to hear her play a few pieces I can play:Beethoven Für Elise and Schumann: Träumerei. She's simply incredible. Also very inspiring. She imbues those well-known pieces with so much freshness, charm and emotion that you feel you have never heard them before. A total discovery.
    Again, merci!

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  2. Beautiful. This music put me in the best mood today! Thank you for sharing this talented young lady with a grateful audience. xoxo

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