Prokofiev Sonata No. 7 performed by Barbara Nissman

[@victormanuelpadilla1845]

¡Felicitaciones! A la gran y talentosa pianista de Barbara Nissman por interpretar excelentemente esta maravillosa Sonata del insigne compositor ruso. Barbara demostró una magnífica depuración y extraordinaria ejecución de esta obra titánica. Considerada como las Sonatas de guerra tal como la No. 8. Tuve el gusto de conocerla en México hace tiempo. Incluso, tengo su autógrafo. DIOS la colme de bendiciones y le otorgue Larga Vida. ¡Saludos afectuosos!

[@barbaranissman5878]

Muchas gracias Victor!

[@chazinko]

I love that you feel free to take a bit of time to be expressive over certain details as the music calls for it. Without doing too much, it seems to humanize the music more and allows the audience to better hear the character of ideas. You really captured the essence - thank you, Barbara!

[@barbaranissman5878]

Thank you so much for your dear words and for listening and understanding the natural rubato in his music- actually it exists in all music. It's similar to breathing and talking. This is just a preview of our masterclass video so I will keep posting. These sonatas are such amazing masterworks!!

[@michiok.2081]

Wow, I nearly dropped to the floor. Marvelous. Bravo, Barbara!! Her love for Prokofiev, among others, is simply manifested in this out-of-the-world performance. Thank you so much.

[@barbaranissman5878]

Many thanks- these sonatas are such masterpieces for the piano! This composer had it all and keeps challenging us on every level!

[@FunnySalmon-qc9wu]

Thank you ❤ . I love the tempo. You can really hear what is going on in the composition . ❤❤

[@barbaranissman5878]

Many thanks for your comment. You're right- there is a lot going on in this great masterwork, and it should not be all about playing as loud and as fast as possible. Our goal as performers/pianists should be to try to create clarity from all this pianistic complexity. Then all of us can get closer to appreciating his genius and craftsmanship! And it's a constant challenge!!

[@nymbledigitz8453]

WOW what incredibly difficult repertoire!!! Fabulous :)

[@barbaranissman5878]

Many thanks- this sonata is truly a masterwork! Actually all three of the war sonatas are and they are so different!!

[@ronl7131]

Very good Artistry

[@barbaranissman5878]

It's such a great work!! Always more to discover in this sonata!

[@cynthiariley4033]

The best version I have heard! Hope to meet you and maybe have a lesson on the Prokofiev Sonata No 5!

[@barbaranissman5878]

Many thanks! Have you looked at both versions of his Fifth Sonata? It's the only one of his sonatas that he revised. The differences are interesting and somehow I always prefer his earlier version!

[@cynthiariley4033]

@ I have only played the revised version, but the original one has some interesting parts! I loved your interpretation of it!

[@billtownsend937]

Didn’t know you had this channel! Love your playing and teaching on music. Have burned a hole through your record of Ginastera works.

[@barbaranissman5878]

Many thanks Bill. You should check out the video masterclass that I made about Ginastera- it's now posted on KZbin. Alberto Ginastera: "A Man of Latin America" - the first part includes interviews with him and his family and also Leonard Slatkin, Chick Corea and Keith Emerson of ELP and the second part includes masterclasses and performances of all 3 sonatas plus the early Argentine Danzas.

[@billtownsend937]

@ I will! Thank you for your reply and looking forward to it. Will be watching your Les Adieux video from two years ago as well, working that sonata. Be well and Happy New Year!

[@maximilianocastagna]

Thanks Barbara, wonderful as always!!

[@barbaranissman5878]

Many thanks! Such a wonderful work - will keep you posted when the video is released!

[@abeasom]

Wonderful

[@barbaranissman5878]

Hi Andy, Bill and I just finished the complete video- great camera work too- sending bravos to you!!

[@victorkhor1]

I heard your Tchaikovsky PC1 in Singapore when I was a teen

[@barbaranissman5878]

Thank you so much for that memory of many years ago- I remember that concert in your beautiful Victoria Hall and my lovely visit to Singapore! All good wishes to you!!

[@steveegallo3384]

Colossal......BRAVA from Acapulco!

[@barbaranissman5878]

Many thanks- such a great work, isn't it!! Actually all the war sonatas are masterpieces- will keep posting for you to hear them!