Schumann/Liszt - 'Widmung'

"Widmung" (Dedication) by Robert Schumann, transcribed for solo piano by Franz Liszt

[Vivaldilover]

I'll never get tired of hearing Matthew play this piece.

[lindaa.auerbach]

You made me weep. At age 71 and after 65 years as a pianist, I find there is nothing more to be said of any true significance than that alone. Thank you. 💗💗💗

[Vivaldilover]

Can you imagine Schumann's reaction, hearing Matthew's playing of Widmung? He would be speechless and overwhelmed to tears. So beautiful.

[Balkyzag]

A muscle-packed guy looking like a kickboxer playing with such a gentle touch. Impressive. Thumbs up and thanks for uploading.

[-HRH]

Superb performance! I like how you lifted the back of your vest as you sat down as if it were a tailcoat.

[brightfuturechannel]

An amazing rendition of Widmung that gave a glimpse into the romantic era!

[kaclark]

Just so you I watch and listen to this every day!

[ryandav]

Muscles and piano, love it! Awesome to see the stereotypical outfit being broken (I do like a good suit too though). Top notch interpretation.

[mrmusiclover]

LOVE this piece of music - one of my very favorites.  And love his rendition.

[helenavondrakenstein]

Absolutely sublime..Schumann would be proud

[Michel-Uphoff]

Unbelievable. 10 years of such an impressively beautiful piece of music on YouTube and only 1.37K subscribers. I recorded this great performance as an MP3 back in the beginning, and I still enjoy this heartwarming performance in the car over and over again after 10 years. Matthew thank you so much!

[johntriathlete]

Beautiful. I love this performance. Great work.

[jowr]

Beautifully beautifully played. Pierced my heart. Thank you. 🙏

[Vivaldilover]

Gosh Matthew... I have to listen to you playing this every day. It's just GLORIOUS!

[worldwidebirdloverusa]

Beautiful playing you are so talented

[timotot]

I loved the performance you gave here. Nothing flashy at all but just the essence of the music. Bravo!!

[mikord]

Der Klang ist absolut klar und fein. Super!

[cmclean]

all comments spot-on, well done Matthew!!!

[Vivaldilover]

As I have posted before, this is beyond beautiful. I have to listen to this video frequently, eyes closed. However, I need to watch Matthew's facial expressions, so intent yet soft, but he's in the moment feeling every note.

[BuddyDean]

Very nice rendition!  Would love to play like this, right after working out in the gym, then sitting down at the piano and polishing off this piece as if it is part of his workout.  Great tempos, nice inflection and phrasings.  Great sound from that Steingraeber too.