Brilliant as usual. I grew up in Hungary and this transports me back to my childhood. He captures the singing character of these pieces perfectly. He "orchestrates" too, using the piano. If you ever listen to his Beethoven sonata lecture recitals you'll know exactly what I mean by this. In the last piece, for example, you can almost hear a folk band playing along.
Genial Schiff! Prefer this version over Kocsis'. Maybe it's a "blasphemy", especially in Liszt Academy Budapest, but people, especially young pianists, please check out Sir Schiff's other videos here about Bartok!
Technically, the British knighthood address is “Sir [given name]”. Like the Italian/Spanish “Don”, which yields Don Giovanni or Don Carlo. So he is “Sir Andras.” When he becomes a life peer, then you can use “Lord Schiff”.
@@handekmessiah1112 Because Schiff was not much respected back in the old times, he kind of «escaped» the country. Not if Kocsis was not genial, but Schiff is also brilliant playing Bartok.
@@gabornagy3888 I'm not keen on nationalism myself. And to be fair, with his outlooks on things -not just music and with how many languages Schiff speaks, he seems very cosmopolitan to me. Doesn't seem like he belongs to any nationality. A great, great musician nonetheless.
"To; Classical Pianist, Andras Schiff; 'Happy Birthday To U, To Jesus Be True, May God's Richest Blessings Fall Fresh Upon U'!" From; Mr. Granville S. Wright; Fellow Toastmaster; And Admirer Of; Mr. Andras Schiff; Budapest, Hungary; Birthday Blessings To U Always; From; Towson, MD., U.S.A.
I bought in Vienna this score (Henle Edition) But i think the score‘s number is difference. 🤔🤔 Can you answer to me, which of score is ? My score Titel is Bela Bartok- Für Kinder ( I Band)
Intonation is relative on many levels. For one, these are little songs are based on folk tunes where singers don’t sing in tune. Also, piano tuning is an individual taste to the artist when you play at this level. And of course tuning is relative to time periods and other musical factors. Don’t worry so much about the tuning as much as the musical intent and interpretation. The artistry here is wonderful regardless of your views or perspectives on tuning.
