Authentic mp3 page - Pathetique sonata Op.13

[Peter]

Originally posted by Rod:
Well I hope this piece by Immerseel generates more interest than his efforts with op12. A good performance here I think, my favourite of the many I have at hand. The Graf adds a colour unimaginable on the modern piano. This recording I bought some time ago but has recently been re-released I have discovered.

Is this the version you uploaded some time back? - I haven't downloaded the latest as I thought it the same and it takes ages for my 56k to download stuff!
Anyhow the Grave in the version I'm listening to is a little unstable rhythmically, the Allegro however certainly has its brio and overall I like this performance and the sound of the instrument, even with my crummy pc speakers!




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'Man know thyself'

[Rod]

Originally posted by Peter:
Is this the version you uploaded some time back? - I haven't downloaded the latest as I thought it the same and it takes ages for my 56k to download stuff!
Anyhow the Grave in the version I'm listening to is a little unstable rhythmically, the Allegro however certainly has its brio and overall I like this performance and the sound of the instrument, even with my crummy pc speakers!

Yes I uploaded the Grave-Allegro recording a while back, so you will already have it. I agree about Badura-Skoda's effort, I said much the same myself upon announcing this mp3. But the recording level is much higher and it is a demonstration of another original piano.

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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin

[Rod]

Originally posted by urtextmeister:
I like this performance of the Rondo. One thing I notice about B.-Skoda's playing: often you don't hear all of the notes, which gives a hurried feeling. I think he sacrifices clarity and precision at times for a faster tempo.
How does everyone feel about tempo fluctuations within a movement like this? This seems to be another characteristic of this pianist (as well as others). I like the idea of using tempo to heighten the contrast between sections, but I also like straighter performances in which you hear everything on a level playing field, tempo-wise. I'd like to hear some comments about this.

I think the sacrifice of clarity is sometimes required if a true sence of urgency is to be achieved.

I think only moderate tempo fluctuations are required typically.


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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin

[This message has been edited by Rod (edited September 04, 2003).]