The 3rd pard is a mind-boggling amalgamation with phenomenally complex references to Chopin’s sonata spoken in the anxiety-driven language of Stanchinsky, multiplied by the multi-layered structure of Medtner’s finest works. Feinberg is so criminally underrated because we, as human beings, might lack the intelligence to comprehend the scope of this work.
Never heard pianomusic from this composer before,… incredible interesting very Scriabin like,…which I like very much! And preformed by M.A.Hamelin who can play everything! The best there is in the world! Wow…unbelievable this music of Samuel Feinberg‼️
IMHO one of the best live concert performances in recorded history - following along with a score makes one realise the superhuman level of playing, and above all, Hamelin is not just fighting through the avalanche of notes but gives an EXTREMELY compelling and moving interpretation!
@@Damian_Theodoridis Hamelin has way better repertoir, there is lot of Medtner, Alkan, Godowsky, Fienberg - all the forgotten masters! And actually, Hamelin's playing is so soft, tender and musical great, there is nobody like Hamelin, yeah Cziffra is one of the greatest pianist in the world, and I admire his playing and his flawless technique, but still, it's not the same. In Hamelin's playing there is something magical, transcendental and unseen (in the terms of technique and musicality), which is so remarkable!
Thank you so much for uploading this precious and incredible performance . After 25 years of going to Marc's concerts, I'm still in awe of his transcendental gifts. I know a lot of piano music and I can't think of any other piece that is as relentlessly dark and hopeless as this sonata. How prophetic he's playing this in Russia before the invasion of the Ukraine. Great work and extrodinary performance, you're generous to share it.
Absolutely jaw-dropping! If large and angry insects could make music by running over a keyboard, this would be the sound produced in parts of the third movement. What was Feinberg’s inspiration to write such music? Massive respect to Hamelin for the live performance. I love and fear it!
Я думаю эта Соната сочинена под впечатлением от Первой Мировой войны и революционных потрясений. Она и написана то в 1916 году. Самуил Евгеньевич был на фронте, но заболев брюшным тифом был демобилизован. Поэтому скорее всего этим трудом он изобразил все тяготы и ужасы того периода. Ну только представьте.
The writing is very "pianistic" so, once you've deciphered the impossible-looking score, there are definitely tons of pianists that can approach these pieces because the fingering makes sense, so to say. And there are pianists that can play even better (we're talking nuances, of course), like those of the two canonical CDs with all the sonatas. Still, big appreciation to Hamelin who's contributing to make this music less unknown. Also consider that not everyone likes this type of music, and it's not a surprise: this sonata in particular is hell in music form, in a good sense for me, but not for everyone.
@@AndreaCalligarisMusicHamelin is best pianist period. Not saying all his repertoire is the ultimate in perfection but as an all rounder with his repertoire he's best pianist ever The Cds Are studio played so faults taken out whereas this Is live
The 2nd movement is my all time favourite Feinberg up there with Roslavets 1915 prelude which comes 1st. The 3rd movements has moments of brilliance however holistically loses its way with the meandering 2nd subject.The impetuoso and the final recapriculation of the fugue is amazing....Saying all this Ive graduated on to his 10th sonata which has the most amazing and powerful maestoso ever.
I don’t understand what your problem with the third movement is. I too love the second to death but if you really study and listen to the third movement with intent you will see it follows a complete linear path from the first two movements, both emotionally and thematically
hauria'm d'escoltar una mica menys a Bach i els de la segona divisió, així podria'm descobrir meravelles com Hamelin interpretant Feinberg. Recordo un programa que es deia: Los raros, alli vaig aprendre a mirar, vaja, escoltar altres. Escoltar Bach pot ser excloient, però es fàcil creure que l'hauria'm d'escoltar més. Bé, que qui vulgui faci el que li sembli correcte, a mi em sembla vegades que no fer el correcte és el que més m'agrada.
Feinberg actually uses a lot of the same devices in his other sonatas I think he's not popular not just because of difficulty but because no real tune. 5:51 similar to second sonata and other parts similar to his first one
@@pianisthenics that's bs lmao. Hamelin as the best ever? You must have a bad taste if you think he's the best. Names like Rachmaninoff, Lhevinne, Hofmann, Cortot, Gilels, Richter say nothing to you? Maybe get new ears because Hamelin is definitely not the best.
Well it’s one of the greatest sonatas ever written and arguably the greatest sonata of the 20th century (if the Night Wind hadn’t been written). I suggest you listen to it repeatedly with a score in order to begin grasping how great of a masterpiece this sonata is
@@DynastieArtistique You wrote: "I suggest you go listen to it with a score" - How do know you I haven't? "Slowly, until you begin to grasp" = calling me stupid, for not sharing your view of the piece.
@@brianbernstein3826 since when did not grasping a piece on your first few listens make you stupid? Damn you must not know how music works. I forced myself to listen to Medtner works until I felt comfortable with him and now I adore him. I encourage you have an open mind. I know for a FACT that this piece is greatness, idc about objectivity in this case. I’m welcome to share my opinion on that
Hamelin is a tremendous pianist, but this music seems to have no focus, a trait it shares with Scriabin, who also wrote lots of rubbish, with the exception of a few of the smaller works and the Sonata-Fantasy no 2. But the acoustics of this hall are fantastic, not abrasive captured in beautiful sound...how is it possible to even play a score like this from memory?
How different our conception of this piece is. For me it contains the most profound expression of feelings to be written after Beethoven. And yes, I am including Chopin and Scriabin in that comparison. No other pianist apart from Hamelin manages to bring it to life so vividly.
To compare Scriabin against Feinberg is like comparing treasure with trash, Scriabin wrote no rubbish, he is not the greatest composer to have ever lived without reason.
This composition is far greater than your mental capacity, i understand why you dislike it. This sonata is arguably the greatest sonata of the 20th century sorry
@@franksmith541 should he though? Who are you to say what he should do, huh? Mister Smartass? Maybe you should develop a taste to appreciate real art and not garbage like this sonata?
