Yulianna Avdeeva – Ballade in F minor, Op. 52 (third stage, 2010)
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Published 2016-03-18
Etap III
Ballada f-moll op. 52
Yulianna Avdeeva, first prize winner
Third stage
Ballade in F minor, Op. 52
All rights reserved 2010
The Fryderyk Chopin Institute (NIFC), Polish Television (TVP), National Audiovisual Institute (NInA)
All Comments (21)
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For several years, I did not understand why she won the competition. And for several years, I thought that I knew this ballade and that I was tired of listening to it. But hearing this performance has been and still is mind blowing. This is almost a complete different work from what I knew, this is Chopin like I have never heard it before. I am really happy that she won, she manages to display musical qualities in a unique kind, even among the best Chopin performers.
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Yulianna is the only pianist that I will listen to play this ballade. Her interpretation is full of energy, power, and sadness. She brings this intensity I haven't really seen in other pianists while still remaining gentle & emotional at the same time. Probably listened to this performance 100 times, she deserved to win.
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Through her performance, I can see and feel a pianist experiencing and expressing the joy, ecstasy, sadness, sorrow, anger and anguish coded into Chopin's notes as emotional and imperfect human-beings instead of robots showing off perfect execution! That's the top level of performance for me!
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I once played the piano and have been consciously listening to music for 60 years. Yulianna is beyond criticism or category. Pure art and pure passion both delicate and and powerful. The world ignored Van Gogh. I hope they do not ignore Yulianna. Thanks to her for the beauty and truth.
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This piece reveals a universe of musical expression in just over ten minutes. For me, the most beautiful pieces in the piano repertoire. After closing your eyes, this Ballade will take you on a journey to a paradise with birds, sparkling water, the scent of the flowers and your thoughts on your loved one. This is how I experience this Ballad. Chopin, how blessed we are that you have lived on this earth..! Bilal Atabey
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Yulianna was touched by the Gods. I can't listen to any other version now. Pure poetry.
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I think this is the performance that won her the competition title. Stunning and otherworldly.
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This is one of the most soulful interpretations I have ever heard
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I keep coming back to this version. So beautiful. Especially the contemplative nature of her playing and the differences of the less played Ekier edition.
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This is just the best performance of this piece ever recorded. I sincerely think that she is one of the few pianists that Chopin would agree to.
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I love it that she doesn't play at lightning fast speed. She plays at a perfect pace, without too much pedal, and I can hear each note played perfectly. The last part was amazing, perfect. Most performers just play the last part with too much pedal and so fast, that it just becomes a big mess, but this was just beautiful!
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i cried. tears pouring. that was beautiful beyond words
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Wow! True perfection! Her polyphonic and rhythmic rendering are both perfect... She has a superior vision of music, which derives from a superior cultural vision. She is not a mechanical machine like many pianists today, but a heart that plays with a superfine technique and a profound knowledge. Brava!
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Such interpretation of the 4th ballad, heard million of times, known by heart, just takes you ''somewhere else'', far away in her world. Magic !!
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Yulianna touches my soul with this beautiful Chopin piece....beautiful.
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Listening closely to the performance, I am astound. Her playing is so graceful, somewhat delicate and, strangely, thoughtful. It's as if she is thinking through the piano in this piece. Beautiful. Brilliant.
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I just keep coming back to this, such an amazing performance and interpretation
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Delightful! I am sure Chopin would enjoy her playing! I am listening to this interpretation of the ballade over and over again and I find it just so lovely!
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Madame, quel bonheur de vous entendre . J.etais a' Varsovie en 2010 et je n'ai pas oublie vos prestations tout au long du concours . Merci pour Chopin .
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The best interpretation of the 4th Chopin Ballade. I listened to every second with bated breath. Beautiful. Just beautiful.
