The Grande polonaise brillante in E-flat, set for piano and orchestra, was written first, in 1830-31. In 1834, Chopin wrote an Andante spianato in G, for piano solo, which he added to the start of the piece, and joined the two parts with a fanfare-like sequence. The combined work was published in 1836. Sorita seamlessly tailors the introduction and polonaise and makes this piece more logical as piano solo piece. One of the best renditions.
His sound with maturity sets him apart on this competition. To my hearing, his approach to this Polonaise has inclined to ELEGANCE in movement rather than just displaying virtuosity and flair. Kyohei Sorita, thank you for preserving this kind of musical art throughout your performance. You are such a rare artist. 🙏👏👏🎹
The opening notes are precious string of pearls with the richest color and in shape. You are Hypnotizing us. Thank you for your breathless performance. Congratulations on your win🎹
Wunderschöne und detaillierte Aufführung dieses romantischen und ethnisch komponierten Meisterwerks im veränderlichen Tempo mit klar artikuliertem doch zugleich anmutigem Klang des technisch fehlerlosen Klaviers und mit perfekt kalkulierter Dynamik. Echt intelligenter und genialer Pianist!
I still feel a bit bummed that they didn't award the polonaise prize this year because this performance is out of this world and certainly deserved the prize.
This is at least the same intensity he should have played what came before this. Too many of his chromatic scales and arpeggios sounded too “light” for me…the way jazz pianists play their riffs off of chords. I think he’s one of the best candidates who went on to the final round and still one of the finest pianists in the final group. I just hate it when pianists slightly alter tempo as if to give the slightest syncopation where there shouldn’t be any. All and all I felt, as beautiful as his tone and prodigiously even and beautiful way of playing these incredibly difficult passages are, that they were a bit too light - (sort of like a piano with light action) - required more depth
He played at such a perfect tempo, making it to enjoyable to hear each every note clearly. Some play it at lightning speed and it just spoils the beauty of the music.
a) I thought he should’ve won the 2018 Chopin based on his concerto performance. b) This performance was fantastic! c) As good as this was, I think his wife’s was even better. (Aimi Kobayashi)
I like his andante but I didn't like their polonaise. she didn't like the rhythm or the tempo of the right hand. the articulation is different from that of J J, and it is what I emphasize. Too elegant, it is something brighter what you are looking for in a polonaise.
I was listening to this without watching while working (without knowing who was playing) but I liked it because it has a good amount of dynamics and a singing tone and that makes it more pleasant to listen to. It may not sound "brilliant" but it is still a good interpretation in my opinion.
