A challenging piece: Challenge accepted

One of the biggest pieces that I would love to play flawlessly and concisely before I die includes this:

Of course, the sound will indubitably be different had it been Liszt himself playing the piece. But either way, I think that Yundi Li is a tremendously talented pianist. The climax of the piece would certainly be closer to its end. It's just too sublime. I need to practice everyday and do my finger exercises more frequent so that I can finally play this piece. Perhaps I'll start practicing this piece now (the biggest challenge here is really near the end part).

And now I'm having the same feeling when I was just starting to study Chopin's Etude Op. 10 no 3. I never thought that I will be able to play it (Oh dear God, the middle part of that piece was extremely hard! I had to practice even at night). But there I was, playing the piece on stage, in a piano recital at an auditorium, in front of a crowd. What I felt after playing that piece is ineffable. I never thought that I could make it. It was certainly a "challenge accepted" (take it from Barney, I just love that quote). And yes, I will take this piece as another challenge. I will definitely play this clearly. It would take a lot of patience and practice, but the thought of making your mentor, parents and friends proud is a big prize to achieve. Of course, the sense of self-satisfaction from that achievement is another big reward.

And if you can read this post, Yundi Li, please marry me! Haha. I just really want to watch you play in person (I would specifically want to hear you play more Chopin and Liszt pieces). Let me add this to my "dream/ goal list" : to watch Yundi Li play in person. I should save moolah then so that I can fly to where you are and watch you perform live. J