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Interview With Marc-André Hamelin

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Ricardo Jimenez

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Apr 4, 2021, 10:16:55 AM4/4/21
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RMCR style flame war in the comments comparing the technical abilities
of Hamelin and Horowitz.

JohnGavin

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Apr 4, 2021, 3:30:47 PM4/4/21
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They seem like apples and oranges to me. Different strengths and abilities.
I’d say the fair question would be “Which pianist has given you more satisfaction and pleasure”.
For me, there is more in Hamelin’s discography that I have enjoyed.

Henk vT

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Apr 4, 2021, 4:08:57 PM4/4/21
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Op zondag 4 april 2021 om 21:30:47 UTC+2 schreef JohnGavin:
Horowitz has always been surrounded by pianists with a great technique. People like Backhaus, Barrere, Busoni, Carreno, Darre, Friedman, Godowsky, Hofmann, Joyce,

Henk vT

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Apr 4, 2021, 4:16:35 PM4/4/21
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Op zondag 4 april 2021 om 22:08:57 UTC+2 schreef Henk vT:
Horowitz has always been surrounded by pianists with a great technique. People like Backhaus, Barrere, Busoni, Carreno, Darre, Friedman, Godowsky, Hofmann, Joyce, etc.

Even today, pianists like Argerich believe that he is exceptional - not for his technique but for his interpretations. And that's why prefer him to Hamelin.

Henk

JohnGavin

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Apr 4, 2021, 4:28:09 PM4/4/21
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I would agree regarding his exceptional abilities, but would say that it depended on the composer and the composition. At other times his playing could be calculated and mannered. But, having seen both Horowitz and Hamelin live, I would admit that Horowitz is the more electrical, charismatic stage performer.

Bob Harper

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Apr 4, 2021, 5:53:50 PM4/4/21
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I've met Hamelin while sellling CDs for him to sign at Oregon Symphony
concerts. He is as down to earth as they come. From what I've read, that
would NOT do to describe Horowitz.

Bob Harper
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