jaywbe (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

i hate people who criticise a performance because of minor "mistakes". just cause you can't play it... and if you were a REAL musician, you would appreciate andsnes for his seamless musicianship... and if you're not a musician anyway, don't say shit about stuff you don't know anything about

sjuRule (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

I had the same teacher as L.O.A once had, for 4 years and what she has learned me, is something I always will remember: You just got to practice, it's the only thing that gives results.

gerryrains (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

While everything is a matter of taste, the recording by Sviatoslav Richter, with Kiril Kondrashin conducting the Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra has to be considered as one of the best, and IMO the best. I realize, however, that I am so pro-Richter as to be biased. I agree with Horowitz, Rubinstein and the others that he was the greatest pianist of the recording era.

worldclassviolin (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

maybe you should get your head out of your butt so you can hear better. lol, if you can play it better than this lets hear it

UtoobBoy (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

huh?

equinelover42 (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Constructive criticism is ok if it comes from credible sources. With so much critique being thrown at this man's playing, I'm just wondering if those who are doing all the criticising can play this piece any better. I'm no expert by any means but to quote Duke Ellington..."if it sounds good, it IS good" And this sounds great!!

TheGreatPerahia (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Stephen Kovacevich recording with Sir Colin Davis and the BBC Symphony Orchestra is for me still the best version of this concerto, although Andsnes gives a commendable performance.

Piacevole (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

Andsnes playing mistakes is a good sign really.. I generally think Grieg and Andsnes is a mismatch.. and yes, I´m also norwegian. But this is actually not THAT bad. :)

gogiryeah (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

really?

gogiryeah (December 31, 1969 at 6:59 pm)

get over it.