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

11.10.2021
Sala Koncertowa Filharmonii Narodowej w Warszawie / Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall

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

MARTÍN GARCÍA GARCÍA (Hiszpania / Spain)

Walc As-dur op. 34 nr 1 / Waltz in A flat major, Op. 34 No. 1 (0:09)
Ballada As-dur op. 47 / Ballade in A flat major, Op. 47 (5:33)
Impromptu Ges-dur op. 51 / Impromptu in G flat major, Op. 51 (13:38)
Scherzo b-moll op. 31 / Scherzo in B flat minor, Op. 31 (19:04)
Polonez As-dur op. 53 / Polonaise in A flat major, Op. 53 (28:23)

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[MH-pdpf]

he looks very happy to play, makes me happy too. i'm impressed his perfomance.

[majakrol]

Had the opportunity yesterday to see and listen to Martin's performance of Waltz As-dur in a rather small concert / theatre hall in Madrid. Absolutely fabulous! It was like listening to Chopin himself playing for a group of friends...in love, impresssed and very very moved...olé!!!

[lmichaelgreenjr]

I will not be surprised if he is a finalist. Excellent phrasing and understanding of the music!

[YS-dwbd]

Simply, he makes everyone happy. I keep coming back to his waltz as a pick me up :)

[jayyjay]

Congratulations to Martín García García for winning the Bronze Medal (third prize) and the Warsaw Philharmonic Prize for the "Best Performance of a Concerto." 💐💐💐

[MikioKaya]

His waltz! He made me smile and cry at the same time... I think he enjoyed playing in this world class competition.
His world of happiness changed my mind to play Chopin's pieces. He has long fingers and great technique to express his inner emotion. Incredible.

[igorvaluev]

This man is the very definition of unique

[stellad.]

Hi MARTÍN,
Your piano sang and responded to your voice.
Thank you for reminding me of the very obvious: music is fun, and it's wonderful!

[ymatsuda]

He brought joyful Spanish sunshine in the competition. I couldn’t stop smiling from the moment the camera showed him at the backstage (love to see his very tight vest lol) till the end of performance. He showed genuine love for the music and made me happy. Whenever I am down, I would like to come back to listen to this.

The length of applause shows how much the audience loved him, everyone is smiling! I really hope to see him in the final, although I am aware that the jury could split.

In addition, I would like to mention that, just like Glenn Gould, he is the best singer in this piano competition🤣

[jayyjay]

So colorful, so beautiful ... We love your great exceptional performance, Martin. 💞 BRAVISSIMO !!!
👍👍👍

[christopherczajasager]

the most beguiling playing of the elusive and subtle 3rd Impromptu.What beautiful rubato and exquisite pedaling....

[jimmyjimmyjimjim]

I feel so thankful to be able to listen his play. And I will be for many many years ahead. I hope he wins Chopin competition this year.

[poplife]

I've gotta say after the concerto performance today he must definitely be a contender for grande prize 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

[astrasfo]

OMG the waltz was spectacular! He breaks all the taboos to unleash a torrent of sheer joy and beauty. Bravissimo.

[cliffavril]

Fantastic.. heart and soul is there flowing through ..hope we may see Martin Garcia Garcia lots more .. hope he comes to Almeria …. So emotional..

[cecik]

What a gorgeously well-rounded technique. Not a one-trick pony, no flash. Spontaneous. Pure Chopin. I love this guy.

[jesuispantouflard]

이 분 연주를 들으면 행복해진다…피아노를 정말 좋아서 시작한 사람같아ㅠㅠ

[notaire]

Wunderschöne und erfreuliche Aufführung dieser fünf romantischen und fein komponierten Klavierwerke in verschidenen Tempi mit klarem doch zugleich lieblichem Anschlag und mit künstlerisch kontrollierter Dynamik. Echt faszinierend!

[martink]

love him, everybody is superseroius at the piano, but he is so... funny, in a good way

[chopinfrederyk]

The Chopin Competition, which selects the most Chopin-like interpretation, is the least Chopin-like performance. However, if Chopin, who would have recovered from his illness after the liberation of Poland, plays his song again, it will feel like this. I like Chopin and have listened to Chopin for 20 years, but I am very attracted to this completely different Chopin. I think it's gold.