Cliburn Masterpiece: Vine Sonata No. 1

[@kjt4623]

Wonderful to experience the dynamism between the composer and artist. Thank you "The Cliburn" for providing these concerts to remind us how powerful the lecture and performance synergy can be while in these challenging times worldwide. I look forward to more "Cliburn Masterpieces" programs - delivering passion and excellence in artist's performances and composer's brilliance!

[@steps222]

I heard Sergei Babayan play this, along with the most astounding Goldberg Variations I've ever heard. The first chords of the Vine were so thunderous that I couldn't believe such a sonority could come from a piano--and without even a hint of banging. Babayan rose off the bench to get that sound. Vine has said that Babayan's performance is the most extraordinary of the many he has heard and that Babayan did many of the things he specifically asked pianists not to do. (Those opening bars are probably part of what Vine was talking about.) But, Vine said, in spite of all that that, Babayan showed him things about his piece he never suspected. I don't know if Vine actually dedicated his Second Sonata to Babayan, but he set out to do so. This is a fine performance. But the night I heard Babayan play the Goldbergs and this piece is probably the most memorable of many I've spent listening to live concert music. And, btw, Babayan did record this piece, without the atomic intro. Sad to say, he hasn't recorded the Goldberg Variations, though he has wanted to for long time.

[@ijohnny.]

Excellent, love this interview.

[@ziegunerweiser]

melodic patterns in 4ths and 5ths has such a modern sound it seems to alien to me that someone could dance to this 12:58 this kills me, almost reminds me of ginastera I have to say im so glad i got the oop ginastera double cd from brilliant classics

[@philiprostek]

What a great performance!

[@sandropintaudi3845]

I hear a lot of elements from Debussys musical language from min. 22-25. Very nice reminescenses

[@bobkmeyer]

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