tyanael (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Celle-ci est mon interprétation préférée.

MAZURKAofLIFE (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This record seems to be from the 1980th, in the 1970th Brendel played "Ungarische Melodie" explicitly somewhat more slowly. Both versions are still available on CD.

panardsnus (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Un bel exemple du génie schubertien, imprégné d'une indicible mélancolie. Ici, la nostalgie se dissoud dans un rêve improbable, traduit par la modulation finale en majeur. Alfred Brendel sert parfaitement la partition avec son toucher délicat et ferme à la fois.

juufa72 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

being an Ungarische Melodie, the tempo is within a correct range. I could tell that it is Brendel within the first 10 seconds: he is very distinguishable. Well done, I wish I had 1/100th of his talent--I'd be a somebody.

Discerninator (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Brendel's Schubert is never boring.... this pacing has lot's of great rubato in it and the speed he play's it at allows the right hand grace notes to evoke a gypsy playing a violin or zither perhaps , it's wonderful really, you won't hear it from others like this .... it is said that Schubert wrote this from hearing a maid whistle it ......

ramirodespagne (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

c'est parfait

DrLectr (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I bought Brendel playing this song on itunes. I wish the video from 1988 "In celebration of Piano" where Brendel plays this song was posted on youtube. The program was hosted by Van Cliburn. Watched that video over and over as a kid.

Noshirm (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I'd be glad to hear your performance of it. (:-D)

Toxxic88 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I play this piece myself, and it's one of those rare pieces to me that sounds perfect played at both a slow or fast tempo. It just depends on the mood, whereas most pieces lose their appeal when played at the wrong tempo. Brendel's interpretation is like you said, a masterpiece.

Noshirm (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It's arrant nonsense for some to claim that this is 'too fast'! It's perfectly paced and sounds young, vigorous, and bracing. Thank heavens Brendel refuses to allow this piece to degenerate and maunder along! Exaggeratedly slow playing nauseated the likes of Horowitz, no less. None of the greatest of the 19th century pianists (on disc) would have saluted the gross distortion so many of today's pianists subject pieces to. They believe their interpretations are thus 'more musical'. Balderdash!