<p>Hu Xiaonan <br />Mozart, Sonata KV 280-1st m. – Debussy, le plus que lente – Schumann, ABEGG Variations<br />Mozart. Lively, good tempo and genuine spirit. Harry on the trills at the end of the exposition. Two wrong bass octaves. Actually, the 3 bass octaves should be always played “non legato”, like the strings  in the “Tutti” of a Symphony. <br />Debussy. Very sensitive, almost sensual piano playing. Certainly not the correct impressionistic style for Debussy, who would have never accepted to be considered as a “late romantic” or a “decadent” composer, even in this very special and somehow nostalgic piece.<br />Schumann. Nice poetic sound, but it would be much better to avoid the permanent “arpeggiato” between melody and bass notes, in order to give to this piece a more genuine and not sentimental atmosphere (op.1!). The 1st repetition in Var. 1 is not original. Variation 2: beautiful legato! Var. 3: many wrong notes in the left hand. It would be better to stay closer to the keys! The Finale should have already a new tempo (“vivace”). Bar 171, legato, not staccato. The vivacissimo in bar 203 requests much more courage and virtuosity.<br />General remarks: a young pianist with sensitive touch, some technical and stylistic problems.</p>