Bartok gets the Levit treatment
Daily Comfort ZoneSome curious expressions in a newly uploaded Bartok concertto featuring the winner of the German National award.
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This is from the Bartok Festival which took place earlier this year. Levit was supposed to perform all three piano concertos, however he only learned the third. Apparently being an anti-fascist doesn’t leave much time for practicing.
No, no! There must never be ‘curious expressions’ in classical music.
I’m not sure what expressions are curious nor whether this is a compliment or not, but I found his interpretation moving, thoughtful, and while a little slow at times in the latter part of the second movement very exciting.
The contributions of the orchestra were equally impressive. I hope they get around to the other two concerti.
What’s curious about it? Sounds pretty straight to me – and good.