Nice.. bringing out the B here in the 2nd voice... great idea.

Quelle sublime ballade, et quelle sublime interprétation.

@etbrizard: Thanks, a lot of practice went into it!

Stupendous interpretive playing, Archie! Bravo!

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Pierre Boulez, conductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 7 (October 2010)

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Riccardo Muti, conductor

Schubert: Symphony No. 8 in B Minor(Unfinished) (March 2014)

Get ready for Chopin's 3rd Ballade, Op. 47, a sunny and optimistic tale with a side of dance and mischief. It's like a feel-good movie compared to the darker, stormier siblings in the Ballade family.

Featuring two main themes that play "opposites attract," our first melody soars sky-high, before echoing left-hand responses. Then, a burst of celebratory arpeggios adds some fireworks. The second theme? A flirty dance number, dipping into minor keys but never fully embracing tragedy.

Watch as the dancelike theme gets all dressed up, while the first remains elegantly unchanging. And let's not forget the flamboyant, keyboard-spanning joyride in between.

Written in 1841, the 3rd Ballade proves that Chopin's final decade was nothing short of musical genius. We might never know the exact story behind this lyrical piece, but its narrative roots and natural flow make it the most romantic of the set.

So, sit back and enjoy this delightful Chopin adventure, where epic narration meets warm-hearted charm, and let your imagination fill in the blanks! 🎹📖💃🌞

Live from the National Concert Hall in Dublin, Ireland, 11th October, 2010. Please comment and share!

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Frederic Chopin Ballade no. 3 In A Flat Major, op. 47

Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No 5 Complete Thibaudet Prieto

Josh Wright - Paganini Etude No.6 By Franz Liszt

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Chorus - Aleko - No.2 - Sergei Rachmaninoff

Album release: 24th of February 2017

The hugely talented pianist makes his recording debut with the phenomenally difficult Liszt transcriptions of well-known opera melodies. A broad and thoughtful musician, Chiyan Wong’s special interest in the music of Franz Liszt, has led to him perfecting his own editions of these popular operatic fantasies. Following Liszt’s own advice regarding transcriptions, Wong concentrates on communicating the spirit and intention of the music whilst applying his own personal touches. A decade of performing Réminiscences de ‘Don Juan’ de Mozart has created a most effective version, whilst Wong adds a new coda to Fantasie über Themen aus Mozarts Figaro und Don Giovanni in a fitting tribute to Liszt’s pupil Carl Tausig. Wong has performed Liszt around the world: in Hong Kong as part of the composer’s bicentenary celebrations, in London at his Wigmore Hall debut, and in concert for the Liszt Society in Europe.

Chiyan Wong has been astonishing audiences with not just the sincerity and sheer authority of his playing, but is also fêted by critics and colleagues as a rising star of the piano world. Wong was the sole recipient of the Bernard van Zuiden Music Fund of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in 2007 and won First Prize at the Jaques Samuel Pianos Intercollegiate Piano Competition in 2011. In addition, he has been awarded prizes by the Hattori Foundation in London, the International Piano Competition in Memory of Vladimir Horowitz in Ukraine and the Premio Liszt in Parma. He is a recipient of the Postgraduate Performance Award by the Musicians Benevolent Fund and the ABRSM Macklin Bursary. Wong has performed in Singapore, Italy, France, Germany and the UK and will return to the Singapore International Piano Festival in 2017.

 ‘Chiyan Wong is an exciting, original and thoughtful pianist. Nothing sounds ‘bought in’; everything sounds freshly but not self-consciously conceived.’ Stephen Hough

Liszt Transfigured: Operatic Fantasies for Piano

LISZT // Réminiscences de 'Don Juan' de Mozart - Grande fantaisie, S. 418

Johann Sebastian Bach
Concerto for Oboe & Violin in C minor, BWV 1060
III. Allegro

Eike Schäfer. Oboe
Pawel Zuzanski. Violin
All Chambers Orchestra

J.S. Bach - Concerto for Oboe & Violin in C minor, BWV 1060: Allegro

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Ludwig van Beethoven.  Sonata No. 21 in C Major ("Waldstein" / “L’Aurora”), Op. 53: I. Allegro con brio

Violin Concertos: Mozart 5 & Vieuxtemps 4

Mozart - Violin Concerto 5 in A K.219 - Hilary Hahn

Beethoven - Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61 - Hilary Hahn

According to the Irish Times, Taiwanese-American pianist Archie Chen is like a hot-blooded Latino lover, except with a piano instead of a guitar. His "gorgeously full tone" and "daring velocity" have earned him a reputation as a real heart-throb of the classical music world. But don't be fooled by his dreamy good looks and seductive melodies - the man's got serious skills. As International Piano Magazine attests, his interpretation of Alkan at the Dublin International Piano Festival was so steamy, it's still making audiences swoon months later. Talk about a performance that really sticks with you!

Ladies and gentlemen, it's not every day you get to see a world-renowned doctor who also happens to be an international musical sensation! Dr. Chen is a true Renaissance man, traveling the globe and performing at some of the most prestigious venues in the world. From Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center to the Gewandhaus and the Vatican Auditorium, this guy has played them all. And don't even get me started on his tours of Asia, the Middle East, and Europe! He's played at the National Concert Hall in Dublin, Benaroya Hall, and countless concert halls throughout China. So if you're feeling ill, just come to one of Dr. Chen's shows and let his music heal your soul. 

He's not just a performer, he's a multimedia superstar! Not only has he graced the stages of some of the world's most prestigious venues, but he's also been featured on radio and TV in the US and Europe. And if that's not impressive enough, he's even been in movies! Just check out BBC Films' "Loving Miss Hatto" where he tackles the notoriously tricky Godowsky-Chopin Etudes. But don't worry, Archie's not a one-man show. He's an active chamber musician who's performed with some of the best, including English cellist William Butt and trumpeters Alan Vizutti and John Wallace. And he's not just a big city guy - Archie's performed with symphonies all across the US, from the Spokane Symphony to the Northwest Chamber Orchestra. And to top it all off, he's recorded for both Sony Classical and Carnegie Artists Records. So if you're in the mood for some top-notch entertainment, look no further than Archie - the pride of Spokane! This guy has been tickling the ivories since he was old enough to reach the keys. At just 11 years old, he gave his first Piano Concerto performance with the Spokane Youth Symphony. And he just kept getting better and better, winning the Northwest Young Artist series at 13 and the Young Artist award at Musicfest Northwest at 16. Talk about a prodigy! But Archie didn't stop there. He caught the attention of the legendary Maestro Gunther Schuller, who took him under his wing and made him a regular guest artist at the Festival at Sandpoint. 

And if that wasn't enough, he even went on to get his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, where he studied with the likes of Menahem Pressler and the late Edmund Battersby. Alright folks, let's get serious for a second - this guy is a scholarship machine! Archie Chen may be a native of Spokane, but he's been racking up accolades all over the country. At Indiana University, he won the Nina Neal Piano Scholarship and even earned the Performer's Certificate - the school's highest honor. But don't worry, he didn't stop there. After completing his studies at Indiana University, he went on to earn his Recital Artist Diploma and Doctorate of Music in Piano Performance. And if that wasn't impressive enough, he even focused his research on Chopin at the Royal Irish Academy of Music under the direction of John O'Conor. 

So when it comes to scholarships and awards, Archie's got it covered! Folks, let me tell you - this guy's got some serious talent. Not only has Archie Chen won countless awards and scholarships, but he's also been recognized by some of the biggest names in the business. He was the recipient of the Arts Council of Ireland Music Bursary Award, in support of his performances and research. And some of the biggest names in music have been his teachers, including Leonard Hokanson and Alicia De Larrocha. But don't just take my word for it - in 2013, Archie was named Artist of the Year by the New York Classical Music Society and he won First Prize at the Bradshaw & Buono International Piano Competition. And if that wasn't impressive enough, he's even been awarded a Fellowship from the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, a prestigious residency program for artists.

Not only is he a world-class pianist, but he's also an educator and a festival founder. That's right, folks - Dr. Chen has served as Assistant Lecturer of Piano at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and at the Conservatory of Music & Drama at TU Dublin. And if that wasn't enough, he's also the Founder & Artistic Director of the Dublin International Piano Festival & Summer Academy. But don't worry, he's not just a one-man show - he's also the Director of Development at the Piano Academy of Ireland. 

Not only is Archie Chen a world-renowned pianist, but he's also a top-notch teacher! His students have won top prizes in international piano competitions and have been accepted to some of the best universities and conservatories in the world. And he doesn't just teach at home - he regularly gives master classes across the US, Europe, and Asia, and is an active adjudicator at both national and international levels. But don't worry, Spokane - he hasn't forgotten about you. Recently returned to his hometown, Archie is an active member of MTNA, CMS, SMTA, and EPTA, and he even serves on the board of Musicfest Northwest. And when he's not busy with all that, he still finds time to maintain a private studio with his wife Rhona Gouldson.

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Frederic Chopin Ballade no. 3 In A Flat Major, op. 47

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