Name: Praeludio (from the Lute Suite BWV 997) J.S. Bach by Derek Cornett
Duration: 3 min 16 s
Description: Preludio from the J.S. Bach Lute Suite BVW 997. Recorded July, 29, 2015

A beautiful work by the master gorgeously realized here. Bravo!!

Astonishing.  All of it.  Well done Derek.

Wow. Amazing. very gooooood! such a nice tone and very nice playing

You play with such charm and distinction Derek!

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Riccardo Muti, conductor

Ravel: Boléro (September 2015)

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Classical Collections The Masters, Vol. 6

Serenade In G Major K.525: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Andante

Tidal

- Nr. 14 (Andante) from "Introduction à l'Étude de la Guitare" op 60 -
music: Fernando Sor
guitar: F.Hiemenz
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part of a recording session, mostly in "prima vista" playing, to produce background music for a spoken therapeutic CD. 
recorded in puzzlepie studio Munich/Türkenfeld
('93)
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Find more Études from Fernando Sor at :
http://soundcloud.com/fhgitarre/sets/fernando-sor-estudios-easy-to-medium/
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restored from a CompactCassette Copy with WaveLab 7

Étude in E-minor (Andante, op.60 Nr.14) by Fernando Sor

Claudio Monteverdi: "Sì dolce è il tormento"

Alexandra Rawohl, Mezzosoprano
Ensemble Il Profondo

Daniele Caminiti, Arciliuto
Josías Rodríguez Gándara, Tiorba
Amélie Chemin, Viola da Gamba
Johannes Keller, Cembalo

Tonmeister: Johannes J. Wallbrecher
Aufnahme im Kloster Beinwil, Oktober 2010

Sì dolce è il tormento

Ladies and gentlemen, fasten your seatbelts as we embark on a thrilling journey into the musical world of Charles-Valentin Alkan. In the capable hands of our piano virtuoso Archie Chen, we will explore the enigmatic and captivating world of this once-renowned composer. It was only last year, on November 30th, when the world celebrated Alkan's 200th birthday. Though he may have been somewhat forgotten, we are here to shine a light on his exceptional talent.

Charles-Valentin Alkan was a contemporary, friend, and colleague of the musical greats such as Chopin and Liszt. Despite his early successes, Alkan eventually faded into obscurity, retreating from public life due to a series of personal events. He was known to be an introverted character, with a penchant for both the peculiar and the dramatic. Alkan's untimely demise in 1888 is said to have been caused by a falling bookcase – a tale that, if true, would indeed be one of the most improbable in musical history.

But let us return to the music. Alkan's compositions are notorious for their technical demands and complexity, making them accessible only to the most talented virtuosos. Enter Archie Chen, our fearless pianist, who will masterfully navigate the intricate depths of Alkan's "Le festin d'Ésope" Etude op. 39, no. 12. This lively and engaging piece is a set of 25 variations on an original theme, providing ample opportunity for Archie to showcase his dazzling technical prowess.

The theme of "Le festin d'Ésope" bears a striking resemblance to a Hasidic melody, yet it also contains traces of more familiar tunes. There are those who believe that each variation represents an animal from an Aesop fable, while others argue that the title refers to a feast recounted in an apocryphal life of Aesop. Whichever interpretation you prefer, there is no doubt that the piece is brimming with wit, humor, and virtuosity.

Archie Chen's performance of this intricate work will not only allow us to appreciate Alkan's genius but also demonstrate the pianist's own remarkable talent. As you listen to Archie's interpretation, you will find yourself immersed in a musical narrative that tells of the enchanting, mysterious, and at times mischievous world of Charles-Valentin Alkan.

So sit back, relax, and allow Archie Chen to guide you on this captivating exploration of Alkan's "Le festin d'Ésope" Etude op. 39, no. 12. With his exceptional virtuosity and a healthy dose of humor, Archie will breathe new life into the music of this enigmatic composer, proving once and for all that the legacy of Charles-Valentin Alkan is alive and well.

Live from the Hugh Lane Gallery on August 4th, 2013 as part of the concert series of the Dublin International Piano Festival & Summer Academy. Please comment and share.

My SoundCloud Channel: https://soundcloud.com/archie-chen
Official Website: http://www.archiechen.com
Youtube DIPF https://www.youtube.com/c/PianofestivalIe
Youtube Archie https://www.youtube.com/c/ArchieChenPianist
Festival Website: http://www.pianofestival.ie
Teaching Website: http://www.pianoacademy.ie

Piano: Hamburg Steinway B
Piano Technician: Martin Walsh
Recording Engineer: Joey McDonald
Piano provided by Pianos Plus

Charles-Valentin Alkan "Le festin d'Ésope" Etude op. 39, no. 12

music by Heitor Villa-Lobos / 
guitar played by Frank Hiemenz
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Concert in "Michaelskapelle" in Witzenhausen/Germany
'93

"Prélude 1" by H.Villa-Lobos [live]

Claudio Abbado & Martha Argerich - Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 In C Major, Op.15 (Ferrara, 2013)

Preludio from the J.S. Bach Lute Suite BVW 997. Recorded July, 29, 2015

Praeludio (from the Lute Suite BWV 997) J.S. Bach

Philippe Jaroussky at the Utrecht Early Music Festival
Celine Scheen, Philippe Jaroussky, L'Arpeggiata
03. Sept. 2017 
You can still watch the video on youtube; here's the link: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9suEaDQy5iA
"Komm süßer Tod" by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 478)

1.
Komm, süßer Tod, komm, selge Ruh!
Komm, führe mich in Friede,
weil ich der Welt bin müde,
ach komm, ich wart auf dich,
komm bald und führe mich,
drück mir die Augen zu.
Komm, selge Ruh!
~
Come, o sweet death, come, blessed rest!
Come and guide me in peace
because I am tired of the world,
o come, I am waiting for you,
come soon and guide me,
close my eyes.
Come, blessed rest!


5.
Komm, süßer Tod, komm, selge Ruh!
Ich will nun Jesum sehen
und bei den Engeln stehen.
Es ist nunmehr vollbracht,
drum, Welt, zu guter Nacht,
mein Augen sind schon zu.
Komm, selge Ruh!
~
Come, o sweet death, come, blessed rest!
Now I want to see Jesus
and be beside the angels.
It is finished now, 
therefore, I bid you, world, good night,
my eyes are closed already.
Come, blessed rest!

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Philippe Jaroussky sings "Komm süßer Tod" by J. S. Bach

Music: “Una Furtiva Lagrima” (L'elisir d'amore)
Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
Artists: Stephen Costello, tenor; Constantine Orbelian, conductor; Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra
Album: A Te, O Cara: Stephen Costello Sings Bel Canto (DE 3541)
Label: Delos Productions
Release Date: November 2018

American tenor Stephen Costello’s meteoric career has taken him to the stages of the world’s top opera houses. In this, his first recording for Delos, he performs a glittering assortment of arias that will appeal strongly to any opera lover, but that will be a particular treat for fans of the bel canto repertoire.

While it mainly showcases classic arias by Gaetano Donizetti, we also hear single selections by Vicenzo Bellini and Giuseppe Verdi. Polished and sensitive orchestral collaboration comes courtesy of Maestro Constantine Orbelian and his vaunted Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra.

Donizetti: Una Furtiva Lagrima - Stephen Costello

David Loebel conducts the NEC Philharmonia in a live concert performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37, featuring NEC Concerto Competition winner, Ji Yong Kim. The concerto is generally thought to have been composed in 1800, although it didn't receive it's first performance until 5 April 1803, with Beethoven himself as soloist. The composition is in three movements, and is dedicated to Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia.

Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 37 I. Allegro Con Brio

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Praeludio (from the Lute Suite BWV 997) J.S. Bach

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