<p>Zhang Yunling<br />Haydn, Sonata Hob.XVI/31-1st m. – Debussy, L’isle joyeuse – Chopin, Polonaise op.44<br />Haydn. Perfect transparence and spirit. Clean, joyful and good test in all nuances.<br />Debussy. Accurate and clean, sometimes a little bit too dry. Not sensitive enough the slow theme, which should sound like a new vision, coming from far away. Brilliant ending.<br />Chopin. Theme: more singing tone and pathos would be requested.  I miss a different character in the “sostenuto” sections, bar 27 and 53: these are to be played more “espressivo”, sometimes quite intimate, and represent a contrast to the heroic character of the main theme. The first middle section is played with a general “forte”, while it should start “piano”.  The second middle section (“Mazurka”) should be played “sotto voce”, with much more sound and atmosphere contrast to the other sections and more poetic content. Nevertheless, a powerful performance with good pianistic quality.<br />General remarks: good and professional pianist, some deeper musical immersion would be interesting.</p>