He is the most pathetic, unemotional pianist whose brilliant technique covers up his mediocrity. I have to find somewhere to hide before people attack. Oh..... I forgot the question. do you agree, or is it just me who thinks this way?
2007-09-07 14:23:25 · 5 answers · asked by sting 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Classical
I'm not sure here - he has brilliant technique yet is mediocre - that seems like a contradiction.
I must confess to being a somewhat reluctant appreciator of Richter. I chalk this up to a couple of rather overpowering performances that I heard when first listening to him... he seemed (at that point) a bit of a "banger." However, further exposure set me straight - and I now realize that he was quite brilliant. Having said that, when buying recordings I always seem to find someone elses versions of pieces rather than his. For example I have both his and Murray Perahia's versions of Schuman's Piano Concerto - I have to say I prefer Murrays. I have his and Brendel's version of the Appassionata (surely this is where he will overcome) - yet no, I prefer the more cerebral Brendels (then I am a huge fan of Brendel's Beethoven, Schubert and Mozart).
I don't know, I can't really put my finger on why (perhaps I don't know enough), but there you are!
2007-09-07 16:09:06 · answer #1 · answered by Malcolm D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Richter is one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century for a good reason. His playing has plenty of emotion in it, though he might not show it in his face.
2007-09-08 14:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by pianotime 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No attack at all, heavens, why? You're just on your own here in the matter, as far as I am concerned... :-/
If Richter is 'mediocre', the rest of us are quite beyond hope -- no exemptions.
2007-09-07 21:50:00 · answer #3 · answered by CubCur 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'd like to sux like Richter ...... and yes his brilliant technique amazes ... like you I'd rather have more emotional content
2007-09-08 09:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by toutvas bien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope to play that badly someday.
2007-09-08 00:16:14 · answer #5 · answered by glinzek 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋