Mendelssohn Song Without Words Op. 30 No. 1 in E flat major | Leon McCawley piano

[@steps222]

I've loved your playing for a long time. I avoid the usually word "perfect," but this seems perfect to me. As I understand it, Mendelssohn wanted these pieces to approximate the human voice on a basically percussive instrument. The legato, gentle touch, tone colors, phrasing--all of this--would have made him very happy, I think. I've tried, but it's really too beautiful for words.

[@LeonMcCawleyPianist]

Thank you very much for these lovely comments!

[@robertdepiano]

Very beautiful music. Thank you ❤

[@LeonMcCawleyPianist]

Thank you too!

[@joannawronska4100]

Mr.Leon McCawley, SO WONDERFUL AS ALWAYS, MAESTRO!!!!! Thank you for my favourite Mendelssohn and for an excellent delightful performance, congratulations for over 1.190 subscribers to your great channel, you deserve more and more..., I've added this video to my old public playlists called "My Favourite Classical Music" and "Mr.Leon McCawley", I wish you and your family all the best for the New Year, again my heartfelt greetings from cold Poland to England, have a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024!!! Joanna

[@LeonMcCawleyPianist]

You're very welcome- Happy New Year, Joanna!

[@sylviacrisp404]

HAPPY NEW YEAR Joanna.My love to you and your family.All the best😮😮

[@joannawronska4100]

@@sylviacrisp404 Dear Sylvia, as always my best wishes from Poland to Gibraltar, have a Happy New Year!!! Joanna

[@adagietto2523]

Lovely, thank you, I think it takes real subtlety and sensitivity to bring out the quality of these pieces; it was Gillels' recording that first made me realize how good the best of them really are.

[@LeonMcCawleyPianist]

Thank you very much.

[@michaellarrybest8193]

Brilliant performance Leon! Your interpretations are really amazing!

[@LeonMcCawleyPianist]

Thank you, kindly!

[@hughlazarus7806]

This is one of my favorite songs without words by Mendelssohn. As always your playing is moving and emotional. I remember you playing this in Lichfield. I wish you and your family a very happy new year filled with music, in health and happiness, Hugh 😀

[@LeonMcCawleyPianist]

Thanks very much, Hugh- wishing you a very Happy New Year!

[@sylviacrisp404]

Fantastic, as usual.Many thanks Leon.All the best for 2024.God bless 😊😮

[@LeonMcCawleyPianist]

Thank you very much, Sylvia. Happy New Year!

[@sylviacrisp404]

@@LeonMcCawleyPianist xx

[@joannawronska4100]

@@sylviacrisp404 Dear Sylvia, as always my best wishes from Poland to Gibraltar, have a Happy New Year!!! Joanna