23 Sep 13
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Originally posted by sonhouseFor the longest time he was considered the best on earth until Rubinstein & Rachmaninoff exploded onto the scene. I love his poetry and incredible depth. His minuet was one of my first loves in piano music.
First one by Liberace: I have to correct myself, the Minuet in G by Paderewski actually. Sorry about that🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tUrMuqS2uQ
And by the master himself:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9IBBd-9aRM
A lot more charming by the master's hand, eh! Slower and with rubato.
24 Sep 13
Originally posted by scacchipazzoAND he was made Prime Minister of Poland to top it off! How many musicians ever got that high in ANY government?
For the longest time he was considered the best on earth until Rubinstein & Rachmaninoff exploded onto the scene. I love his poetry and incredible depth. His minuet was one of my first loves in piano music.
24 Sep 13
Originally posted by sonhouseHe's the only one I know of who was both a musician and an able politician. He was an able ruler and governed with distinction and compassion.
AND he was made Prime Minister of Poland to top it off! How many musicians ever got that high in ANY government?
25 Sep 13
Here's a wonderfully witty Paderewski quote:
When introduced to an athlete he was confused with."You are both leaders in your spheres, though the spheres are very different." "Not so very different," Paderewski replied. "You are a dear soul who plays polo, and I am a poor Pole who plays solo."