One of the most well known piano works of Brahms.
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Voices of the Woods

Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118, No. 2

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Brahms Intermezzo Op.118, No.2 in A Major

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Just found this recording in my archive, hope you enjoy!

Bach Partita C - Moll - Courante

Roberto Pineda: Tema De Yasmine

Winter Piano

018 - Snowflakes on the Mall: A Doll's Winter Wonderland

Track 9 of Meditations for Piano, a series of piano miniatures of a contemplative nature.

Meditations for Piano - Soar

watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI569xw-g4A&list=RDGI569xw-g4A&start_radio=1

Ed Sheeran - Castle on the Hill | Beautiful Piano Instrumental

played on Steinway B-211 piano
recorded in June 2015

Frederic Chopin Nocturne Es Dur Opus 9 Nr 2  Steinway B-211 piano

Robert Schumann's "Faschingsschwank aus Wien Op. 26" is like a wild party for your ears. It's one of Schumann's most popular and most studied piano cycles, and it's easy to see why. It's full of lively carnival revelry and it's like a big romantic sonata. Imagine all the excitement of Mardi Gras, but with more piano and less hurricane-induced flooding. It's a wild ride from start to finish, and it's sure to get your fingers tapping and your toes tapping. So put on your dancing shoes and let's get this carnival started!

The Intermezzo is like a roller coaster ride for your ears. It's got a flowing sound that's created by a steady stream of right-hand notes in the background, interspersed with melody notes. And even though it's almost entirely based on transpositions, it's not as difficult as it looks. Well, at least not until you get to the part where Schumann's metronome goes haywire. Some musicologists have even said that Schumann's metronome was calibrated to go faster than it should have, which makes this piece a real challenge. But hey, that's what makes it fun, right? Just hold on tight and let the music take you for a wild ride.

It may have some seriously fast background notes in the right hand, but the melody is more like a beautiful aria. And even though the background notes may seem a little tricky at first, they're actually pretty easy to play once you get the hang of it. And the best part is when the left hand takes over and plays a modified version of the melody in E-flat major. It's like a good old-fashioned piano duel, but without all the gun-slinging and backstabbing. And even though it's a little melancholy and emotionally charged, it's a great showcase of a pianist's ability to convey feeling through music. So sit back, relax, and let the music take you on an emotional journey.

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Piano: Fazioli F278
Recording Engineer: David Bjur
Piano Technician: Dave Severence
This track was recorded at Washington State University on June 26th, 2019.

Robert Schumann Intermezzo from Faschingsschwank aus Wien, op. 26

Mozart's "Adagio in B minor" (1788) is a real party in the key of B minor. It's not just the daring use of chromatic harmony that makes it stand out, but also the fact that B minor is a key that was hardly ever used by 18th and 19th century composers. And let's be real, it's probably because it's a real pain in the butt to play. Trying to modulate to the dominant key of F# major with all those sharps is like trying to read a novel written in wingdings. It's just not happening. But props to Mozart for not letting a little thing like modulations stop him from creating a masterpiece.

B minor isn't just a key, it's a state of mind. It's the musical equivalent of a haunted house on a dark and stormy night. It's spooky, it's eerie, and it's perfect for evoking abnormal psychological states and foretelling tragic musical events. Just listen to Bach's "B minor Mass," Liszt's "Sonata in B minor," Chopin's "B minor Scherzo," or Tchaikovsky's "Symphony No. 6 (Pathétique)" if you don't believe me. And Mozart's "Adagio in B minor K. 540" is no exception. He fully embraces the spooky vibe of B minor and takes it to new heights. It's like a horror movie score, but with more crescendos.

It is basically one big drama fest from start to finish. It starts off with a solo melodic line in the right hand that outlines the B minor triad. And then BAM! You're hit with a diminished 7th chord that's like a punch to the gut. And it just keeps getting more intense from there. You've got all the emotional rhetorical devices you could want: plangent appoggiaturas, yearning suspensions, dramatic silences, and rapid contrasts of loud and soft. It's like a classical music roller coaster. And just when you think you can't handle any more drama, it ends with a bang. Or maybe a whimper. I can never tell as it depends on my mood.

It may be composed in sonata form, but it's definitely not your typical classical music. It's like a fantasia, with short bursts of jagged, instrumentally-conceived melody that seem like they're almost improvised. And forget about those lovely operatic melodies that you often find in piano sonatas. This one is all about the drama and the intensity. It's like Mozart decided to throw out the rulebook and just let his emotions loose. And honestly, it's pretty wild. But in a good way. Like a classical music emotional rollercoaster ride!

It's definitely a trip, especially in the development section where the chromatic harmonies are used. It's like Mozart is taking you on a tour of tonal space and you never know where you're going to end up. Pianist Vladimir Horowitz even said that this work is like a preview of the harmonic language that Chopin, Wagner, and Verdi would use. It's like Mozart was a time traveler who went into the future and brought back some sweet harmonic secrets. And if Horowitz says it's okay to perform it in a Romantic style, then who are we to argue? Let's get this chromatic party started!

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Festival Website: www.pianofestival.ie
Teaching Website: www.pianoacademy.ie

Piano: Fazioli F278
Recording Engineer: David Bjur
Piano Technician: Dave Severence
This track was recorded at Washington State University on June 26th, 2019.

Adagio in B minor, K. 540

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Adagio in B minor, K. 540

Classically trained pianist. I enjoy playing not only the traditional repertoire but also pieces from unusual composers.

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