[TF1216]

As someone who always wanted to get into classical music, I felt like I could never understand its beauty for what it is/was without a crash course of its composition and what made a truly magical performance.

I love finding breakdowns like this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhUFLepewgA) when people are moved by a performance.

Full Performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPJL488cfRw

I had to share!

[S Clark]

I went to the semifinals this year and heard Yuchan's earlier performance.... excellent, but not stunning. 
That Rach 3 was freakin' STUNNING!  Horowitz, or even my favorite Richter would not do better.   If you know how I hold Sviatoslav Richter in the highest esteem, that's a statement. 
Wow.  Never again will I pass on the finals in order to hear more of the field.  I missed a legendary performance.

Thank you so much, TF1216,  for sharing this

[SFDude]

Thanks for sharing. I have a son who's taking piano lessons and competing in local competitions. At some point, his teacher wants him to enter the Cliburn competition when he matures enough (he's almost 12  ). But definitely sharing this with him to help expose him to how others react and evaluate a great performance.

[TF1216]

Thank you for replying , gentlemen.

I am familiar with with Sviatoslav Richter. I have a few recordings of him which I have always like.
There is something about Martha Argerich's playing that always pulls me in. I wish I had the dictionary to share why.