Mazurkas Vol.1

Mazurka Op.7 N.2

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Mazurka Op.7 N.4

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Mazurka Op.6 N.4

Deezer

My take on Chopin's saddest little prelude.  Two and a half minutes of ache.


Chopin Prelude No. 4 In E Minor, Op. 28

A cello quartet arrangement of the first movement of Vivaldi's Cello Sonata no. 3 in A minor RV43

Vivaldi - Cello Sonata III in A minor - Largo

Dmitri Shostakovich - Andante aus dem Klavierkonzert Nr.2 F-Dur

This central piece in the seven songs that comprise set 35 is one of the most jolly and joyful of my Songs without Words (the 218 so far composed). There is some delicacy and daintiness at times, but the piece finishes with an exuberant and triumphant ending. There is one curious feature: as it approaches the return to the home key, two-thirds through, the melody returns four bars before the resolution back into B flat major. 

SWW35.4

The traditional Irish melody LONDONDERRY AIR (or Danny Boy) has been used for many hymns, of which the most well-known is ‘I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship’. In this fantasia fragments of the melody flank a complete statement of it with varying textures, and a climax subsides to a reflective presentation of its final bars.
Alan Bullard's Piano Prayer and Praise series contains solo piano pieces, mainly based on well-known hymns or worship songs, suitable for use in church services – either played complete or using sections as shorter interludes.
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Alan Bullard: Londonderry Air - Fantasia for solo piano

Johann Sebastian Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041

Thomas Gould, violin
Senesino Players

Johann Sebastian Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor: 1.

Antonio Vivaldi's lovely Largo movement from Concerto for flute, oboe, violin, bassoon and basso continuo in G minor (RV 107). Performed here on virtual instruments: recorder (instead of flute), Baroque oboe, Baroque guitar (instead of violin), Baroque bassoon, Flemish harpsichord. Alto recorder, Baroque oboe and bassoon from Wallander Instruments (http://www.wallanderinstruments.com/); Baroque guitar by Eduardo Tarilonte (http://www.samplelibraries.com/); Flemish harpsichord from the Conservatoire Collection by SonicCouture (http://www.soniccouture.com).
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La ĉarma dua movado el «Konĉerto por fluto, hobojo, violono, fagoto kaj kontinua baso en g-minora» de Antonio Vivaldi. Interpretita per virtualaj instrumentoj: baroka bekfluto (anstataŭ fluto), baroka hobojo, baroka gitaro (anstataŭ violono), baroka fagoto, kaj flandra (baroka) klaviceno.

Vivaldi: Concerto for flute, oboe, violin, bassoon & BC in Gm, RV 107 - 2. Largo

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 Op.7 N.2

Chopin

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