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Why do people find Lisitsa's playing questionable? I understand there's controversy behind her political views but I'm not sure what the problem is with her pla
by tunesmith 10y ago
Why do people find Lisitsa's playing questionable? I understand there's controversy behind her political views but I'm not sure what the problem is with her playing.
My general problem with many famous pianists is they get too much into the flash - at certain moments you will hear a wall of sound as they throw clarity and rhythmic pulse out the window. But her interpretation of La Campanella seemed to have less of that than Kissin's.
- rifung 10y agoI think generally they just find her interpretations to be in poor taste? My impression is that people who weren't really into classical music before listening to her are more likely to like her, whereas people who have followed classical music for a long time are less likely to. I suspect it has something to do with how they consider certain music should be played. As far as I know, she was relatively unknown until she posted some videos on YouTube. Personally I'm not a big fan of her but I don't dislike her; she certain is a much better player than I am and I have no issue listening to her playing. My teacher absolutely abhors her playing though..