Ruth Slenczynska, pianist, plays Frédéric Chopin's Étude Op. 25, No. 11

[@oldschoolchartist]

In 1979 I studied piano as a piano performance major at Georgia State University and, as luck would have it, there was a cute voice student that I accompanied (because she was cute...). It turns out that Ruth Slenczynska was her aunt and, as a result of that connection, I was invited to hear the complete Chopin Etudes from both opuses in a setting that probably sat no more than 100-150 people. Folks... this women did - not - drop - a -single - note from the entire set of 24 etudes. Everything that came from her hands was just a string of pearls. She possessed a mastery that was simply impeccable. She then shared her story with the small gathering, the hardships and all. I remember her stating that she does not even like to use the word 'practice' with her young students. She tells them the PLAY the piano. PLAY. As in... it's a GOOD thing.

[@lastbornrelic3430]

Woah

[@tonyping2262]

That would be such a unique experience for you!

[@michaelsmith697]

Legendary! I admire her so much!

[@mattbrown2190]

Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@defectivechicken]

She went into it with SO MUCH confidence and tbh I wasn't ready for it. Absolutely amazing performance

[@william_fong]

some 85 old people could barely walk or eat by him/her self. i could not imagine there is one could play Chopin etude 25 no 11. all my salute to Ruth Slenczynska and wish her all the best!

[@JanetESmith-er8sk]

There are no words to describe this woman. Her ability, training and talent are beyond mere verbiage. We were alive to hear her!!!! The blessing is ours!!’

[@michaelsmith697]

That was a legendary performance! Bless Ruth soo much - she is marvellous!

[@tonyping2262]

So much passion and emotion!!! Just an outstanding performance!

[@ДаринаБеликова-в3в]

Какой творческий и человеческий подвиг совершила эта незаурядная женщина! Сильный характер и любовь к Музыке демрнстрирует это выступление!! Браво, Мастер !!

[@musicalhotcha]

Having just read her harrowing autobiography, it is a miracle that she is still playing so well. She is a true "grande dame" of the piano.

[@lurker782]

what happened to her?

[@lubomudr]

Listen to her play Chopin's Etude in F minor op.10 in the 50s - a brilliant pianist. And she has a wonderful interview when she was 96 years old.

[@everettreim]

85! What an extraordinary credit to humanity!

[@MrMiguelPeres]

Lindo demais!! Ruth Slenczynska, 85 anos, que vitalidade e exemplo para todos nós. Bela interpretação.

[@pianodudeler]

That is a performance by an eighty year old who took Rubinstein's advice to heart - never walk on stage without taking chances!

[@josecubela9642]

Maestra, I bow down!

[@jonathanbowles4890]

Ruth, im a 57 year old carpenter. I discovered you on the music show on Australian radio yesterday. keep well, stay safe, never play canaster . Love from Australia/England xx

[@Robert-yc9ql]

I will admit that my first reaction after hearing this was "Holy Crap!" Still going strong at 97, this woman amazes me.

[@alisalegato]

Почтение и уважение этой прекрасной даме ...

[@maxrey4055]

Very challenging Etude , many performers up in the age wouldn't even dare to try.

[@shawnchristopherwhite3271]

She has that golden tone - only the great can produce that (and just think of all the different teachers she had - Rachmaninoff, Cortot, Schnabel etc - it`s no wonder).

[@michaelsmith697]

And she studied with Josef Hoffman as well!

[@PatGoltz]

Wow! This is the piece I am currently working on. It's a bit of a challenge, as you can imagine. I am a particular fan of Rachmaninoff. My performance of Prelude in c# as a high school senior earned me a Knabe grand piano. So I have connections to this! She is 20 years older than I. I hope I am as vigorous as she is, in 20 years.

[@mattbrown2190]

She’s still playing strong at 98 now!

[@PatGoltz]

@@mattbrown2190 So I heard. I saw an interview between her and Robert Estrin. She's a perky lady!

[@mattbrown2190]

@@PatGoltz such a beautiful soul

[@PatGoltz]

@@mattbrown2190 Indeed!

[@peter5.056]

My favorite part, is when she realizes that she's painted herself into a technical corner, and just casually does a second take, instead of getting herself entrenched into some locked-up coordinations.

[@ennuinane]

Ruth Slenczynska, pianist, plays Frédéric Chopin's Étude Op. 25, No. 11 Chopin / Ruth Slenczynska, 1972: Étude Op. 25 No. 11 in A minor My favorite pianist in her 47, not her best period in my opinion, however still quite touching still, though, poor recording quality. Ruth Slenczynska, pianist, plays Frédéric Chopin's Étude Op. 25, No. 11 In extreme comparison, maybe, this is encore, in very poor physical condition, for a old a lady aged 85, I think it's quite remarkable performance still, though, as my humble opinion, it's definitely way from her 50 % potential. So, It' definitely reasonably to expect a Slencynska's 100 years + old recital to be seen even recorded by me(since I am a recording engineer with somewhat purist purist perspective) at that venue. PLEASE! I PRAY for this, I am totally willing to do things I can able to do to realize this dream! PLEASE!

[@rickpicard1748]

Stunning!

[@evesavage3554]

I have an autographed copy of the artist here it’s Chopin etude. Ops25.

[@김옥찌-c1b]

Wonderful..

[@ennuinane]

Bravo!!!

[@7ale7ale]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗💐💐💐💐 I love her!!!

[@bachopinbee5991]

Learned alot in this video than in so many others.

[@eaudemer100]

Magnifico exceptionnel

[@GEMfromSC]

I was very blessed to be able to study with her for seven years. Her practice methods are unshakeable.

[@aifutureknowledge]

Wow lucky so you 😍😍😍

[@rolanambrocio7434]

I am kinda interested in her pedagogical approaches

[@evesavage3554]

I have her beautiful autograph of her on the Frederic Chopin CD aa

[@8877jerry]

so touching😢

[@jordi0508]

Sunning in every way master pianist

[@carimage]

Wow!!!!!

[@andrecirillo]

Bravo!

[@話山水]

Very nice bravo

[@MsMARIOO7]

Zdrówka dla Pani .

[@georgeallan6550]

Needed to do ballet to keep neck from hunching like that.

[@galinaparfenova9187]

Не слишком удачное платье,надо было замаскировать этот дефект...Но,может быть,мадам была против ни не хотела этого,кто знает?Выдающаяся пианистка и гениальный музыкант!

[@taylormade060600]

wow

[@lebmxeurcool]

Wowwwww !!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@karlakor]

I am surprised to see Slenczynska playing a Steinway. She was, or maybe still is, a Baldwin artist.

[@woodsidepianostudio1447]

karlakor at home in NYC, she has a Steinway B, and a Bosendorfer.... no Baldwin!

[@wutsaichenluna]

too touched to watch

[@洪修謙]

希望我能活的跟她一樣長壽，反正我彈琴只是為了把咩，要像這位大師習琴如此，我還是為了金錢和美女，所以我的🤔🤫🤔藝術境界並不會太高

[@hyramesshiramess1035]

What courage it must have taken for her to perform that when she was so far past her prime! She must have been past eighty, wasn't she? Still, I should think it would have been wiser for her to have played a group comprised of a mazurka, a waltz, one of the nocturnes, and perhaps an impromptu, instead of this formidable tour de force,

[@glaucoma888]

Hyramess Hiramess perhaps thats a program you would perform. This is the daring Ruth, who gave me a ride in her Porche 941.

[@celticears]

Oh, shut up.

[@jjw5165]

I think she was exquisite

[@tamartsomaia7751]

Speed is 0.85 and some errors but still amazing

[@petermichaels9802]

She’s got nerve, that’s for sure!

[@luc3753]

Oh, man, that's painful to watch. I hope she has had at least some fun and pleasure.

[@りる-n5k]

酷すぎる…

[@99Grigor]

Too aggressive for my taste. Her dynamics are loud and louder. Props tho for getting thru the etude

[@georgeallan6550]

How many times are pianists going to hack their way through this jibberish.

[@jacobhoover4393]

Shut up George, she’s 85. She’s doing great, especially at that age

[@georgeallan6550]

@@jacobhoover4393 Somebody needs to speak up to put an end to this garbage. It is a dreadful waste of life. And to think she actually brags about it.

[@jacobhoover4393]

@@georgeallan6550 oh please , she has hundreds of thousands of people who support her and her music. What do you have? No one wanted you to speak up, you just look cranky and annoying. Go take a nap

[@georgeallan6550]

@@SquirrelASMR I'm trying to help her turn away from her absurd stupidity and do something of value and worth. Why do you characterize my profound opinion as mean? Read the comments and you will see that mine is very unique in it's frankness. I'm sure she hears how cute she is thousands of times.