Public concert given in St. John's Church, Watford on Sunday 13 February 2022.

British Gems for Brass

Gustav Holst - St. Paul's Suite - 3. Intermezzo

Angel Gil-Ordóñez, Conductor
Sara Dailey, Mezzo-Soprano

Recorded: March 2, 2022 in Auer Hall, Bloomington, Indiana

Frederick Delius - Two Pieces For Small Orchestra

Mazurka in a Minor, Op. 68 No. 2

Mazurka in C Major, Op. 7 No. 5

Polonaise in F Sharp Minor, Op. 44 (Sheba Blake Edition)

French Suites 4, 5 & 6

French Suite No. 5 in G major, BWV 816: VII. Gigue (Original Version)

Vierte Blockflötensonate I

the script-  for the first time piano cover

alan walker & emma steinbakken - not you (piano)

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1SEBIvLOIY

Piano Recital: Chopin, Haydn, Grieg

Frederic Chopin: Waltz in F minor, Op. 70, No. 2

Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
Frédéric François Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, widely regarded as one of the greatest masters of piano music. Born on March 1, 1810, in Żelazowa Wola, Poland, Chopin showed prodigious talent from an early age, performing in Warsaw's salons by the age of seven.

At the age of 20, Chopin left Poland, eventually settling in Paris, which became his creative home. Despite his fragile health, he became a central figure in the city's vibrant artistic circles, forming lasting relationships with luminaries like Franz Liszt, George Sand (his lover and muse), and other leading artists of the time.

Chopin's compositions are celebrated for their lyrical beauty, innovative harmonies, and technical brilliance. His works for solo piano include 21 nocturnes, 24 preludes, 27 études, 4 ballades, and 2 piano concertos, as well as numerous waltzes, polonaises, and mazurkas that reflect his deep connection to Polish folk music. His Études, in particular, revolutionized piano technique and remain a cornerstone of the instrument’s repertoire.

A deeply expressive and introspective artist, Chopin’s music bridges the gap between classical traditions and the emotive Romantic spirit. His compositions are characterized by a delicate balance of virtuosity and poetic depth, earning him the nickname "the poet of the piano."

Chopin's health deteriorated in his later years due to tuberculosis, and he passed away on October 17, 1849, at the age of 39. His legacy endures, influencing generations of composers and pianists. Today, his works remain beloved by audiences worldwide, a tribute to his unparalleled contribution to classical music.

Mazurka in a Minor, Op. 68 No. 2

Chopin

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