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Haven't read the article yet, but I hope they mention Charles Valentin Alkan. When Liszt heard him play, he declared he was a better pianist. That's saying so

by smortaz 10y ago

Haven't read the article yet, but I hope they mention Charles Valentin Alkan. When Liszt heard him play, he declared he was a better pianist. That's saying something. Samples of his writing: https://youtu.be/QFXBbhutUsk https://youtu.be/QFXBbhutUsk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sotFMQRZCx0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sotFMQRZCx0

hellofunk 10y ago
Eh. I vastly prefer Liszt's melodies and harmonic transitions. Alkan's music is just like listening to scales.
- erez 10y ago
  I don't know who was the better pianist, but Liszt is definitely a better composer.
  - smortaz 10y ago
    Yep!
- smortaz 10y ago
  Definitely - hence 'better pianist' vs 'better composer' :)