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Tarfumes.com - Lang Lang Live at Carnegie Hall
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Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0028947482024
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Deutsche Grammophon
Release Date: 2004-03-02
Studio: Deutsche Grammophon
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This is a dazzling recital, taped live at Carnegie Hall in November 2003--complete with applause. Lang Lang's virtuosity is almost frightening: the Liszt "Reminiscenses du Don Juan" is a showpiece when played "normally." Here, Lang plays it to its extremes, with soft passages amazingly soft and subtly delineated and the bigger moments heaven-thundering. And it is played so fast, and so accurately (a cascade of notes in mid-"La ci darem la mano" sounds like a waterfall), that it leaves the listener breathless--surely just what Liszt wanted. In a Haydn sonata, Lang's classical line is impeccable, but he's not afraid to shine through the music and embellish occasionally. The Schumann "Traumerei" is suitably dreamy and hushed; Schubert's "Wanderer" Fantasy, a real crowd-pleaser, is just that--beautifully played, familiar yet fresh sounding. And an encore, with Lang's father playing a two-string fiddle called the erhu, is a fascinating look into Eastern music. There's more (this is a 2-CD set), and it's stunning--and highly recommended for all admirers of great piano playing. --Robert Levine
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Summary: Good, but could be much better
Comment: I attended this concert and an earlier one given by Lang Lang before he became a superstar, and the truth is both the fans and the critics are right. There is no question in my mind that Lang Lang can be one of the world's top pianists. It is a question of whether he can stay away from the excesses that are present on this recording, the temptation to play in an overromanticized, self-indulgent, and unmusical way. He can definitely do it; his recording of Rach 3 is proof. So is the Tan Dun, which happens to be an excellent, shimmering, nuanced performance. I think he will probably settle down as he gets older.
I have been somewhat disappointed in the concerto recordings, mostly because I find some of his playing much too slow (see the Tchaikovsky 1). On the other hand, I am quite sure Daniel Barenboim had at least something to do with it, because Barenboim does not strike me as the type of conductor who would stay out of the pianist's way. When Kissin recorded the Tchaikovsky 1 with Karajan, he also played the first movement too slowly. Later, when he played it on TV with Seiji Ozawa, he turned in one of the best performances of all time and played it normally.
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Summary: We all should love our profession this much!
Comment: After listening to, a well as WATCHING this young man exude pure delight as his entire body gets involved in his performance, I think we should all love our profession as much as he does.
We who are well-seasoned pianists, must remember that it took us time to reach our 'fuller' potential. It time for us to 'grow' into the hands we needed to handle the demands of the classical composition.
It took time for us to learn how to 'measure' out the phrases; 'breathe', for the piano, and introduce all the emotions and color that any composition contains.
For the 'moment' in this young man's life, I think he's enjoying the exhiliration of dancing upon the keys; the excitement of his personal achievement, and as he matures, he'll remember to 'grace' the piece and honor the composer. I believe he'll come to want to 'tell a story', rather than show his agility and 'aerobic' skills as he bounces about on the piano stool. The story I think this musician will one tell, is one will evolve into the likes a Van Cliburn or Victor Borge (both who we've all enjoyed I'm sure).
I don't see a Horowitz in the making; Horowitz was not 'made' - he just embodied music in a way few will ever come close to.
Count the billions of people in this world; single out the hand-ful that can make us feel joy; admiration, and deep respect for a talent so dedicated, and so in tune with his inner-self.
It is Lang Lang that lives right now; one day, Lang Lang will bring to life each individual who has composed the works he plays - he has the skill to do it, only the maturity and the 'listening' to what the composer wants to have said, (at times) is lacking.
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Summary: Worst Wanderer Fantasy EVER?
Comment: I can't believe the positive reviews this recording has gotten. Don't believe the hype folks; Lang Lang may have technique to burn, but most 1st-year conservatory students possess at least the same interpretive depth, if not more. When he isn't indulging himself in interpretive excess, then Lang Lang is playing as if he really doesn't care much at all.
His Schubert is garbage. Let him stick to playing Chinese compositions unknown to Western audiences, because virtually none of us will have any way of drawing comparisons between his interpretation and that of others. I can only assume that his interpretation of Dun Tan is the definitive version --- but I doubt it.
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Summary: Pianistic Glory at its best!!!!
Comment: Wow!!
I have read several of the 'negative' reviews here and can only conclude (after viewing the DVD four times and counting) that what may be going on with these folks is something they themselves simply don't understand (about themselves!). They cannot or will not accept that here with Lang Lang, as with Evgeny Kissin (ever notice?) the world is being introduced to the next and even greater generation of pianistic virtuosos, young prodigies who can do everything that Horowitz and even Lizst ever did and more... I have no doubt those two would agree were they alive today. Karajan wept (for joy)when he heard the young Kissin perform Chopin's Fantasy in F# minor, Mehta was so taken with Kissin's performance under his baton that he could not refrain from hugging the young boy after a stellar performance... Andre Watts, not often praising his contemporaries, mused about finding the nearest bridge to jump off after hearing Kissin play realizing he was not in the same league and one other recent winner of an International Competition had to pull his car over to the side of the road, he was so taken with Kissin.... yes, I know it seems like I forgot we are talking about Lang Lang.... Lang Lang can do everything Kissin can and maybe more...Are we to believe that these aforementioned individuals are musical idiots prone to such actions?!!
Folks! accept it, embrace it and thank God for it!... just as he did when simultaneously brought Chopin and Liszt to our world in the early 1800's (they were the same age except for a year) He has now given us another Double Blast of Pianistic Glory in Kissin and Lang Lang! Pity those who can't get beyond their envy, jealously, general jadedness with life... or whatever ails them... they need help, lots of help!
As for me and many like me (BTW, it doesnt count for much but I am a pianist myself)... we are so grateful and blessed to have these 2 young men and the miracle of DVD technology to bring their concerts right into our living room!
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Summary: An outstanding performance and story of a child prodigy
Comment: Lang Lang has the charm of an ebullient child as he plays the piano. I have never seen a pianists enjoy himself with such gay abandon, a delight that lured me into a space of complete attention. I sat with a smile on my face thoughout most of the performance. However, his wonderful performance air was only second to his pianism. You will gasp in awe during Reminiscenses de Don Juan. Lang Lang conveys powerful energy though the piano without losing the delicate touches and grace. The skill is a contradiction that few virtuosos have. Bravo!
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