Sunday, March 22, 2009

Say Paganini

Seems to be a classic night, hm?

Voilà, here's Fazil Say, again. Enjoy.


9 comments:

  1. WOW! It rocks! Great pianist. He does wonder with Paganini's theme.

    Thank you for Saturday Night Music, Sean. May we have it again?

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  2. Fazil Say is a musical genius ... :)

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  3. Claude,
    glad you enjoyed Omnium's 'Saturday Night Music'.

    As for your question: Knowing myself the answer has to be - maybe. Or not. :)

    Jams,
    a heavenly couple are Paganini and Say / one brightens the earth, the other polishs the sky.

    Nevin,
    yep! :)

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  4. Very jazzy, almost swinging, and technically amazing.

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  5. Stan,
    I admire his temperament and virtuosity. Ever watched his hands performing Mozart's 'Turkish March'?

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  6. Sean, I just did - thank you! When I learned this piece I used to play around with the rhythm and tempo, but I never took much licence with the notes. Although I prefer the original, Say's interpretation is impressive and interesting.

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  7. I just watched him, too. I wouldn't dare improvising on the classics as he does. But I found him vertiginous, and very exciting because of the freedom he takes to interpret and give a new meaning to a well-known composition. Of course, he has the fingers for it. He is so happy playing. He gives me joy...

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  8. Stan,
    yes, I tend to stick with the original, too. However, it's just amazing to him playing.

    Claudia,
    yes, one can see his joy when performing. And - at least it happens to me - this joy jumps over.

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