Nicolas Economou: Franz Liszt - Mephisto-Walzer No. 1 (with English subtitles)

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Franz Liszt - Mephisto-Walzer No 1: Der Tanz in der Dorfschenke
Nicolas Economou - piano
2:05 Franz Liszt - Mephisto-Walzer No. 1
After a short interview, the great pianist Nicolas Economou gives a thrilling performance of Liszt's Mephisto-Walzer No. 1 (Der Tanz in der Dorfschenke / The Dance in the Village Inn) by Franz Liszt. Franz Liszt's composition has been inspired by an episode from Nikolaus Lenau's Faust.
Nicolas Economou, Νικόλας Οικονόμου, born in Cyprus in 1953, was a brilliant pianist who was internationally known for the classical music competition Tchaikovsky Competition. As pianist, Economou played in Europe, Russia, Canada, Japan and USA mainly. He performed solo and with orchestras and others performers and composers like Martha Argerich, Rodion Shchedrin, Michel Beroff, and others. The virtuoso Nicolas Economou died in a car crash in 1993, at the age of forty.
The Mephisto Waltzes are four waltzes composed by Franz Liszt in 1859-62, 1880-81, 1883 and 1885. Nos. 1 and 2 were composed for orchestra, and later arranged for piano, piano duet and two pianos, whereas 3 and 4 were written for piano only. Of the four, the first is the most popular and has been frequently performed in concert and recorded.
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@antwar3097 Жыл бұрын

He had a genius feel for Liszt. Very dynamic technique which allows for tremendous expression of the composer's intentions. What a loss that he died so young.

@yiyunpeng7231 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite version. I think he really plays out the demonic feeling of this marvelous piece. I feel I can see the naughty Mephisto flying around, looking for chances to make some tricks, etc. Only Economou helps me find Mephisto. Thank you so much, and may you rest in peace.

@eliehrlich2031 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably my favorite recording of this piece. So much energy and force. Too bad he died so young…

@lashamartashvili 6 жыл бұрын

Pure genius! Liszt would be astonished to hear his performance, I think...

@shimmeringreflection 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Mr Economou- a car crash took you away before your time. We’re grateful for the recordings that survive

@pianogus 5 жыл бұрын

Nicolas Economou was a talent of the caliber of Dinu Lipatti and Jacqueline du Pré. So sad magnificently extraordinary genius some times has to go before its time... thanks for posting this gem.

@RyanHDR 6 жыл бұрын

Unreal. I don't think I heard a single mistake...exceptional technique and soul.

@raoultak 3 жыл бұрын

That's why Martha Argerich loved Economou so much. She liked the game: "let's break that Steinway". Or maybe Argerich saw in Economou her equal.

@The5thSphinx Жыл бұрын

Oh, my LORD!!!!! This is one of my all-time favorite pieces, and I have NEVER heard it played with such emotion and, dare I say, "possession"!!! The spirit of the music truly possessed him and came through his hands to our ears!! B-R-A-V-O!!!!!!!

@Moscu177 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant ! Speechless,amazing technique ,rare and beautiful interpretation ,lovely personality ! I can't believe he is not around ,how can he died so young ? He will give the world such a beautiful music ,what a loss .. RIP Nicholas , we all love u !

@79Tomasso

Such wonderful phrasing and rubato. Perfect.

@MrManumona 3 жыл бұрын

what a pianist! Th spirit of Liszt is floating around.

@Algorox 3 жыл бұрын

This is a JAW-DROPPING performance. Liszt would be proud.

@FirstGentleman1 4 жыл бұрын

Economou hat ein Stück seiner Seele gegen unsere Liebe eingetauscht.

@philippeyared2050 7 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary! And what a beautiful personality!

@PatrickStypinsky 4 жыл бұрын

Your hands are giants, fearless in the darkness. your mind is steel, unyielding in face of danger. Your sound is fire, consuming all that are in it’s way.