MARTÍN GARCÍA GARCÍA – final round (18th Chopin Competition, Warsaw)

19.10.2021
Sala Koncertowa Filharmonii Narodowej w Warszawie / Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall

XVIII Międzynarodowy Konkurs Pianistyczny im. Fryderyka Chopina
The 18th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition

Finał / Final round

MARTÍN GARCÍA GARCÍA (Hiszpania / Spain)

ORKIESTRA SYMFONICZNA FILHARMONII NARODOWEJ / THE WARSAW PHILHARMONIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

ANDRZEJ BOREYKO dyrygent / conductor

Koncert f-moll op. 21 / Concerto in F minor, Op. 21
Maestoso (0:39)
Larghetto (15:35)
Allegro vivace (24:53)

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[Kropidlak]

The award for the best concerto performance didn't surprise me.

[rooron]

I come back every month, listening to him is like therapy

[robertjason]

I love his touch on this. The balance between left and right hand… marvelous.

[tanasaninthewoods]

He loves music, and music loves him, too! What a promising young pianist!

[jayyjay]

It seems that classical music enthusiasts love Martín García's performance. I think it's because he brings something special to this beautiful concerto that no one else can.

[carollienhard]

Have never heard anything more beautiful

[thecozytrader]

I heard things i never heard before, the voicing, the balance and the dynamic control are out of this world, you are a genius Martín!

[josuevillanueva]

I was lucky enough to be there and feel all the intensity of the concert and I can tell you what the people felt in the auditorium was something different, the critics said IT was like Chopin was in love. Rarely felt that in a concert before. Pure joy of life!
Really Martin I am looking forward to hearing you again soon. I hope and expect your exhibition of talent motivate other pianists in Spain to develop a professional career as musicians.
¡¡GRACIAS MARTIN!!

[jimmyjimmyjimjim]

I listened to Sungjin Cho’s play everyday for last few years. Now I listen to this young man’s amazing play everyday.

[PlanetOfTheApes]

This is the best performance I have ever heard. I literally can't stop listening to it.

[chazinko]

Best concerto performance of the Chopin competition and with Concerto No. 2, a rare accomplishment.

[amarvera]

Surprisingly he doesn't seem to be nervous at all. He really enjoyed playing the concert and that feeling of enjoyment was transmitted to us. I do not get tired of listening to it.

[lmh]

Mr. Martin Garcia Garcia is a real artist. This performance is full of passion and musicality. He didn't say a single word, but you can see how much he loves music.

[harrymullany]

This young Spanish maestro draws you into his musical universe to experience these beautiful sounds for the very first time. It seems that Chopin wrote the 3rd movement with a deliberate Hispanic feel (with col legno violins imitating castanets) brought to life here with fiery authenticity by the one and only MGG. I don’t care who wins. Like other reality talent shows, many fine musicians have already been kicked to the curb.

[davidbosch]

This is already a legendary rendition of this concerto! Pure magic! Garcia Garcia is a genius!

[АлМи-ис]

Every single time he played- he was making my day full of bright 🌞, thank you Martin! Especially thank you for playing f minor one!

[avihuboneh]

Magic!!
And what a choice of a piano! The Fazioli sounds as if built especially for this music.

[DrMephistopheles]

Mr. Garcia Garcia is a completely different category of musician, as ironic as this sounds music was flowing from his magical fingers through and through. The second movement was breathtakingly sublime. The different colours he brings out, the dynamics and most importantly the innate musicality of his playing is what makes this young gentleman a distinct artist, and a much needed fresh interpreter of Chopin.

[irenakuzlak]

This is The Best interpretation of concerto f - mol ever existed.

[saltburner]

Unlike some contestants, he did not linger for effect, but kept the whole thing moving.