That one passage near the end of Chopin's "Konrad Wallenrod" Ballade didn't quite come through, but still yesterday's recital was very, very good. Haydn came through with a nice mix of reserve and emotion. Bach-Busoni's Chaconne was thoroughly engaging and powerful ... although rather more Busoni than Bach at some points. It reminded me a bit of Godowsky's Passacaglia actually. Similar in form, similar in spirit. Chopin's four Ballades were nicely executed ... with some minor slips, but then again they are difficult. The second left the most vivid impression ... the profoundly calm andantino and the calamitous storm of an interruption. And the three Chinese pieces, like crowning jewels, small episodes in comparison to the long narratives of the other pieces but sparkling in a clear and unique light.
And to think the pianist was only 22. Amazing.
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