Chopin and Ligeti Études Recital

Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.10 No.1- 00:00:00 - 00:02:12
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.10 No.2- 00:02:12 - 00:03:34
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.10 No.3- 00:03:34 - 00:07:23
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.10 No.4- 00:07:23 - 00:09:25
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.10 No.5- 00:09:25 - 00:11:11
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.10 No.6- 00:11:11 - 00:15:14
György Ligeti- Étude 10: "Der Zauberlehrling"- 00:15:14 - 00:17:34
György Ligeti- Étude 5: "Arc-en-ciel"- 00:17:34 - 00:20:47
György Ligeti- Étude 6: "Automne à Varsovie"- 00:20:47 - 00:25:17
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.10 No.7- 00:25:17 - 00:26:48
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.10 No.8- 00:26:48 - 00:29:00
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.10 No.9- 00:29:00 - 00:31:03
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.10 No.10- 00:31:03 - 00:33:03
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.10 No.11- 00:33:03 - 00:35:27
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.10 No.12- 00:35:27 - 00:38:07
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.25 No.1- 00:38:10 - 00:40:22
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.25 No.2- 00:40:22 - 00:41:58
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.25 No.3- 00:41:58 - 00:43:37
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.25 No.4- 00:43:37 - 00:45:00
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.25 No.5- 00:45:00 - 00:48:09
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.25 No.6- 00:48:09 - 00:50:14
György Ligeti- Étude 4: "Fanfares"- 00:50:14 - 00:53:48
György Ligeti- Étude 2: "Cordes à vide"- 00:53:48 - 00:57:10
György Ligeti- Étude 13: "L'escalier du diable" 00:57:10 - 01:03:10
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.25 No.7- 01:03:10 - 01:08:10
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.25 No.8- 01:08:10 - 01:09:19
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.25 No.9- 01:09:19 - 01:10:29
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.25 No.10- 01:10:29 - 01:14:41
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.25 No.11- 01:14:41 - 01:18:20
Frédéric Chopin- Étude Op.25 No.12- 01:18:20 - 01:20:47
Recorded July 28, 2022
Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
Sara Daneshpour, piano
Joseph Patrych- Recording Producer
Asaf Blasberg- Video Editor
Ronald Winter and Seth Winter- Piano Technicians

[@jimtownsend8010]

Absolutely incredible. 99% of humanity has no idea how much hard work this requires, and you did it! Bravo

[@PianoturtleX]

I agree wholeheartedly

[@Highinsight7]

JUST playing ONE book of Chopin etudes is amazing... but this... gezzzz.....

[@yuiop987]

I know how much labor. I play Chopin etudes too...

[@PianoturtleX]

Maybe 99% is inaccurate. lol

[@mikeswanson7847]

@@PianoturtleX more like 99.99999%

[@mikeswanson7847]

This is pure insanity!!! This woman learnt how to play piano on a spaceship where they programed her brain with technologies unknown to Earthlings. 99.99% of professionally trained classical pianists (including myself) could not play 6 Chopin etudes back to back because our arms hurt too much (on a modern piano which is much heavier than the one Chopin had). I need a 1 hour break after I play the Chopin no. 1 once through in tempo. The fact that she plays so many etudes together means she doesn't have to practice any of them a lot which is just insane. Imagine Usain Bolt doing a 100m, 200m, 400m, 110m hurdles, 4×100m, 4×400 back to back and then finishing off with a marathon. And of course flawlessly winning them all. The saddest part of it is that she probably isn't happy about herself like all people who've reached unimaginable performace levels in any given realm.

[@martinwerner1330]

This is simply astonishing. Spirit, energy, beauty, elegance, truth - beyond words, beyond measure.

[@zangsax]

This is by far the most moving piano performance I have ever heard. The composers would be incredibly pleased

[@michaelwiener4914]

this is musicality beyond virtuosity, maybe out of 100'000 players there is only one to achieve this level!!

[@PaulVanBladel]

What a remarkable technique completely dedicated to a superb sound and a tremendous understanding of Chopin's (and Ligeti's) music. This lovely person is completely devoted to music. My full respect.

[@felixalex3966]

I can't believe this isn't more popular her playing is so encapsulating.

[@RanBlakePiano]

And the dynamics !

[@butchkoch1775]

These are all stunning interpretations. Aside from the immense technical aspects and memory requirements themselves I am deeply moved emotionally by your incredible musicianship and insight into these ‘studies’. Thank you Sara.

[@MrInterestingthings]

Incredible! The 5th finger holds in 2nd iteration in Chopinno.1 I'll never know howthat's done.To play all the Chopin etudes. Your left hand is incredible in2nd etude! No.3 showed taste,musicality. This pianist has it all! No.4 was music not a study. FANTASTIC MUSICIAN!no.7 was a Poeish Gothic nightmare incredible voicing.Phrasing.The highest levels. Incredulous at much here but the music is the only point made. The Ligeti(I have 4 cds)etudes captivate. The no.1 takes even fingers and accents just impossible!

[@EdwarddeVere1550]

A miraculous re-creation and re-imagining the magnificence of Chopins achievement in op. 10&25. The Ligeti is truly miraculous as well.!!!!

[@mcbainst]

I'll never forget the outrage at her being absolutely ROBBED at the Van Cliburn. This is next level playing!!

[@paulhersch4787]

agree completely

[@dosterix6034]

Absolutely amazing combination! Imagine attending a recital and getting to hear Chopin AND Ligeti. That's certainly something not seen all too often

[@ChrisBreemer]

The sheer perfection and smoothness of this performance of the Chopin Etudes way surpasses every version I have ever heard, leaving the much-praised Pollini recording (which some say was heavily edited) trailing in the dust. The level of left-hand detail, voicing and articulation, for example in Op.10 No.2, is just astonishing. Ach, despite the enormous difficulties it all sounds just too easy... And then there are the Ligeti Etudes, which are as good as they come. A hugely impressive recital. To perform all these pieces from memory is an Olympic achievement. Bravo !!!

[@Barbapippo]

"heavily edited" my foot! I've had the chance to listen quite a few concerts of Pollini when he was around forty years old, and I can assure you he was as flawless and fearless as in any of his celebrated DGG records.

[@Pablo-gl9dj]

Dropped notes all over the place is not a sign of perfection.

[@paulhersch4787]

show us the dropped notes@@Pablo-gl9dj

[@privateprivate22]

Your personality shines through your beautiful perle, your performance is noble and aesthetic. Thank you.

[@Ridicolosamente]

What an ambitious program! This is wonderfully played. I am an instant fan of Ms. Daneshpour!

[@claudioparrella183]

Questa pianista americana continua a sorprendermi

[@johnstaf]

This performance is a remarkable achievement.

[@rravvia]

She appears to be really tops, superlative. Breathtaking, advanced artistry. Just wow. 😮

[@nymbledigitz8453]

OMG She is such a fabulous pianist!!! How have I never heard of her before? So silky and iridescent sounding. Plus the polyphony that she picks up on and choses to render salient is very interesting and artful. BRAVA! #subscribedimmediately.

[@tonalsimp]

um sorry but this is simply incredible…you make the complexity sound so natural!! bravo to a true artist

[@joyfulfishman5445]

What an unbelievable performance... you are so good!

[@Highinsight7]

one word... UNBELIEVABLE.... and she plays with such finesse, power and poise...

[@RobouteGuill1man]

Superhuman is putting it mildly.

[@glum_hippo]

What a crazy program! Very, very impressive. Keep up the good work.

[@davidcastillogocher371]

What an impressive accomplishment.

[@ericandreas481]

Thank you Sara for sharing this video. It's an absolute joy to watch and listen to this performance. The talent, work ethic, and mastery you possess is nothing short of breathtaking!

[@franzchopin4274]

These are so immaculate! You’re able to bring new dimensions into the well-known Chopin etudes, and the Ligeti are some of the best recorded. The crispness in Zauber and polyrhythmic madness in Automne are deeply felt. Your L’escalier is probably the most accurate out there (so many pianists flub the rhythms!) Bravo!!

[@vivatmusica]

A stunning performance of some of the most challenging works in the repertoire - such clean articulation, rich textures and lovely voicing. This is superlative playing from one of the best pianists alive.

[@garix51]

Such poetry and mastering of the technique don’t go together very often The musical ideas are so beautiful, so is the quality of timbre, the legato, the phrasing… And the hand is connected directly to the soul A marriage that you almost never hear The piano too is wonderfully prepared It does not sound as an equal temperament, rather a very well aural one

[@lgmr2493]

Comment dire .. how can i say .. well .. Sara your piano shines above well above all my visible and invisible piano stars ... your are my piano 🖤 .. oh and also heard yesterday your Bach clavier bien tempéré .. : beyond magnifique !

[@FionaWuBach]

Truly first rate playing. I watched from beginning to end, you take us on a journey. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.

[@denismusique]

Une magnifique (re)découverte du monument Chopin et (pour moi) une belle découverte des études de Ligeti. Programme magique pour un voyage unique

[@jamesrector3379]

A captivating performance. Bravo Sara!

[@oliverhak2010]

Bravo! Brilliant Playing!

[@pyrokinetikrlz]

Damn! That was clean! Top level piano playing here!

[@Daniel_Ilyich]

10/6 was very beautiful. So full of anguish and sadness.

[@Verdeazulgris]

Estoy tocando el op 10 no 1 y hasta ahora eran Pollini y Lisitsa mis favoritos como referencia. El este momento pasas a ser tú, Sarah Daneshpour!

[@Daniel_Ilyich]

Wow! What a joy to discover such a major talent! I hope to hear you in recital one day (in NYC).

[@dmitriy2853]

Это сама жизнь, слова не смогут все выразить! Благодарю вас!

[@antoniopizzoglio7318]

Eccezionale,una grandissima pianista e stupenda musicista,❤

[@jean-michelmathieu]

Interprétation très personnelle et intéressante de bout en bout. Les intermèdes de Ligeti sont bienvenus. Une heure d'émotions et de plaisir.

[@MichaelConwayBaker]

See below. A fabulous performance by a master!!

[@kianbaninajarian4449]

Bravo. Just awesome. فوق العاده

[@Daniel_Ilyich]

10/11, gorgeous voicing of the inner melody!

[@MichaelLu]

Incredibly moving. Brava

[@paulhersch4787]

how many so called premier pianists could have played like this young lady did . Name them.

[@philippehoareau-fq5me]

MERCI de tout cœur.❤️

[@adamchaupiano]

Bravo👏🏻 what a performance. So mature, precise and beautiful

[@Dariafortepiano]

Amazing!!! Brava!! Thank you for sharing!! Very inspiring!! I can't even begin to imagine learning the Ligeti etudes.....incredible!

[@MarkHopewell]

An outstanding performance - exciting and absorbing - absolutely smashing! No gimmicks, no pouting and posturing. No high heels. No short skirt and cleavage. Just letting the music and pianism shine through. Thank you.

[@buschiazzoantonino5917]

Simplemente extraordinario

[@onofrioscriba]

The wonderful victory of intelligence. I've never listened to such kind of impersonal and perfect Chopin. What is Rubinstein Competition? Who is Rubinstein?

[@privateprivate22]

Arthur Rubinstein was one of the greatest pianist of 20th century. Rubinstein competition takes place in Israel and it is considered very prestigious competition . Sara won 2 nd price at this competition.

[@onofrioscriba]

@@privateprivate22 　You don't understand what I mean. Rubinstein is the typical vulger. He can only arrange neatly each sound and nothing more. You are perfecty contamianted by knowledge.

[@yoelganor3240]

Great and moving performance

[@antoniopizzoglio7318]

Grande pianista e musicista BRAVA!!!

[@asalj4014]

Incredible!

[@ErnestSDavis1]

Superb! Thanks very much for posting.

[@OctoPlaysPiano]

How incredible! Thank you for sharing you hard work ❤ 👏👏

[@gerardodavidmesavazquez3999]

Genial !!!!!!

[@leo47443]

meravigliosa

[@NozarMortazavi]

colorful impressive recital..she made it look easy! perfect.

[@nicholasreis6654]

M A G N I F I C E N T

[@christianblaha36]

It's played with so much love, passion and dedication, Ligeti is so proud (und Chopin is auch dabei)!

[@Halleluyah83]

OMG😮

[@carolinadubeux1425]

Amazing!

[@DelsinM]

Phenomenal, thank you

[@jewgienij131]

Wooooow!!!!

[@gastonfrydman]

Bravissima, thank you.

[@pasionbarroca]

Increíble. Brava

[@kuan-weichen7441]

Bravissimo!!

[@Davideberti]

This Is Class!

[@mcbainst]

It's just so Goddamn good!!

[@Barbapippo]

After the concert she slept for a whole week...

[@faroughamiri3379]

خانم دانش پور بسیار شنیدنی نواختید محظوظ شدیم همیشه از این کارها بفرمایید

[@angelobonacci461]

Mi chiedo perché la maggior parte dei pianisti nello studio delle ottave di chopin non tengano la nota in mezzo alle ottave che serve x li dipendenza delle dita e le suonino come le ottave di Liszt, sbagliato

[@gelioosk877]

😘🌿🌺🍇🌹🌸

[@Daniel_Ilyich]

In my opinion, this is a more impressive feat than all 12 Transcendental Etudes in one recital. A shame that a live audience wasn't there to witness it.

[@AlecsanderLobjnski-bj8jr]

Она замечательная. Но почему она не любит себя ?

[@ukyou1203]

手疲れんのか...

[@irabraus9478]

Op 25/2 is gorgeous pianistically but not arithmetically. In this performance (as in many others) quarter-note triplets generally support 2+2+2 rather than 3+3 articulation of the eighth-note triplets; Chopin's 3s mean 3 in both hands. More difficult to play than Ligeti's rhythms?!

[@paulhersch4787]

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