Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: Gold Medalist
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These are actual performances that helped Jon Nakamatsu win the gold medal at the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. The pianist's personality is the most obvious element, as it should be. His Brahms sonata is outstanding, meeting the extravagant technical demands head-on while making music at every moment--a fervent, youthful performance completely appropriate to the music. In the Chopin, another technical showpiece, Nakamatsu also keeps the focus on the poetry of the music. His Stravinsky and Bolcom, while neither of them is in a "difficult" style, show a decided affinity for the 20th century. By the end of the disc, we are glad that such a major prize has gone to such an admirable musician. --Leslie Gerber
Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: Gold Medalist, Music, William Bolcom, Johannes Brahms, Fryderyk Chopin, Igor Stravinsky, Jon Nakamatsu, Bagatelle for Keyboard, Classical, Classical Artists, Classical Music, Concerto, Etude for Keyboard, Keyboard, Piano Concerto, Romantic Sonata/Sonatina for Keyboard
Average customer rating:
- Masterful!
- Genius and Precision
- This CD reveals Jon Nakamatsu's solid music talent
- Nakamatsu CD won me over
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Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition: Gold Medalist
Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B0000007FY
Release Date: 1997-10-14 |
Tracks:
- Four Etudes, Op. 7: No. 1 Con moto
- Four Etudes, Op. 7: No. 2 Allegro brillante
- Four Etudes, Op. 7: No. 3 Andantino
- Four Etudes, Op. 7: No. 4 Vivo
- Sonata In C Major, Op. 1: Allegro
- Sonata In C Major, Op. 1: Andante-attaca
- Sonata In C Major, Op. 1: Scherzo: Allegro molto e con fuoco
- Sonata In C Major, Op. 1: Finale: Allegro con fuoco
- Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise in E flat Major, op.22
- Nine Bagatelles: I (...the ghost mazurka)
- Nine Bagatelles: II (...aimai-je un reve)
- Nine Bagatelles: III (...forgotten prayers)
- Nine Bagatelles: IV (...cycle de l'univers
- Nine Bagatelles: V (...la belle rouquine)
- Nine Bagatelles: VI (...Pegasus)
- Nine Bagatelles: VII (...this endernight)
- Nine Bagatelles: VIII (...recess in hell)
- Nine Bagatelles: IX (...Circus Galop)
Amazon.com
These are actual performances that helped Jon Nakamatsu win the gold medal at the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. The pianist's personality is the most obvious element, as it should be. His Brahms sonata is outstanding, meeting the extravagant technical demands head-on while making music at every moment--a fervent, youthful performance completely appropriate to the music. In the Chopin, another technical showpiece, Nakamatsu also keeps the focus on the poetry of the music. His Stravinsky and Bolcom, while neither of them is in a "difficult" style, show a decided affinity for the 20th century. By the end of the disc, we are glad that such a major prize has gone to such an admirable musician. --Leslie Gerber
Customer Reviews:
Masterful!.......2007-01-12
Jon Nakamatsu played for us recently in Davidson, NC, and I must say that he has to be one of the five greatest living pianists extant. His exquisite precision and dextrous articulation is far from sterile, and he plays with enviable aplomb music which he colors most appropriately with just the right touch of expressivity.
What a privilege to have heard and seen him live in concert! His CDs recall perfectly the thrill of his live(ly) performance.
Genius and Precision.......2001-07-28
An example to all classical musicians. Nothing more need be said.
This CD reveals Jon Nakamatsu's solid music talent.......2001-01-13
I am a big fan of Mr. Nakamatsu, and I thoroughly enjoy his performance in this CD. You will be moved by his precise, dynamic and brilliant performance. The music pieces selected in this CD may not be as familiar to many of us as the ones in his other CD (Chopin), therefore, it may take a while to feel intimate with this CD... nonetheless, his solid music talent is crystal clear in his performance here.
Nakamatsu CD won me over.......1998-10-28
Jon Nakamatsu is truly a great pianist. The selections on this CD just why he is the champion. I have listened to this CD while studying, on road trips, and when trying to relax. I highly recommend this CD. Of course, I may be a bit influenced by the fact that I was his student for 4 years, however, with an objective ear, I still highly recommend it.
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