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Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 3 – Romance in D Minor
Emil Gilels, a renowned Soviet pianist, was born in Odessa, Ukraine on October 19, 1916. He is considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Gilels began studying…
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Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood, Op. 32, No. 1 – Scherzo in B Flat Minor
Emil Gilels, a Soviet pianist born in Odessa, was considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He began studying the piano at age five and was trained…
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Rubinstein Performs Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1, Adagio
…challenging for pianists. It was first performed on January 22, 1859, receiving a negative response from the audience and critics. Brahms described it as an experimental piece and expressed sadness…
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Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 – Rondo, Part 2 of 2
…challenging piece frequently performed by pianists. It was first performed in Hanover on January 22, 1859, when Brahms was 25 years old. The Leipzig audience hissed at the concerto and…
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Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, 3rd Movement – Rondo – Part 1 of 2
…a famous and challenging piece frequently performed by pianists. Brahms faced criticism and negative reviews after its debut in 1859, but the concerto remains a significant work in his repertoire….
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Brahms’ Ballade in B Minor, Op. 10, No. 3
Emil Gilels, a Soviet pianist, was born on October 19, 1916, and is regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He began learning the piano at…
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Rubinstein Plays Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1, 3rd Movement
…hissing from the audience, the concerto has since become a staple in the repertoire of pianists worldwide. Brahms described it as an experiment and expressed disappointment at the negative reception….
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Rubinstein Plays Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 – 2nd Movement, Adagio
…15). Despite initial criticism, it has become a staple in pianists’ repertoire. Brahms worked on the piece for years before its first performance in 1859 when he was only 25…
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Brahms’ Ballade in D Minor, Op. 10, No. 1
Emil Gilels, a talented Soviet pianist, was born in Odessa, Ukraine. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, he began studying piano at the age…
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Rubinstein Plays Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 – 1st Movement, Maestoso
…old. The initial reception was mixed, with some critics labeling it as unorthodox and horrid. Despite the criticism, the concerto has become a staple in pianists’ repertoire worldwide. Concertgebouworkest Amsterdam….
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Liszt – Hungarian Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra
Franz Liszt, a Hungarian composer and pianist, was renowned for his exceptional skills as a performer during the 19th century. He was considered one of the most technically advanced pianists…
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Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin
Yohanes Nicolaas, a young pianist from 3pianists.com, played George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody In Blue” at age 14….