Frederic Chopin

Waltz

Classical

one of my favourites from Frederic Chopin...
played on Roland RD-170 stage piano

Frederic Chopin Nocturne cis moll

Step right up for Chopin's Revolutionary Etude, where piano playing transforms into a thrilling and daring spectacle! Dive into this masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of piano technique while tickling your eardrums with a devilish twist.

Chopin was like the mad scientist of Etudes, experimenting with split chords, thirds and octaves, counter-motifs, and arpeggiated chord constructions. The result? An innovative musical landscape that would make even Beethoven raise an eyebrow.

Etude No. 12 is Chopin's pièce de résistance, a fiery expression of passion that storms the stage with hurricane-like intensity. This powerhouse piece showcases heroic melodies, accompanied by stormy waves of left-hand passages – it's like Beethoven's symphonies cranked up to eleven!

Chopin's genius lies in his ability to turn melody into a living force. The Revolutionary Etude is a testament to that, as tension and relaxation weave together to form a harmonious whole. And thanks to Chopin's mastery of counterpoint, the piece achieves an unparalleled level of expression.

Even the likes of Liszt and Schumann had high praise for Chopin. Delacroix called him the "purest and best-tasting artist" he'd ever encountered. Liszt compared his music to an Aeolian harp that could magically blend all musical scales. And Schumann said Chopin's playing was like a "deep fundamental tone and a soft continuously-singing upper voice."

The Revolutionary Etude is a workout for the left hand, demanding precision, neatness, and respect for Chopin's writing. Accents every four semiquavers and a rapid tempo make this Etude an exhilarating challenge for any pianist.

So, buckle up for a rollercoaster ride of technical mastery and unbridled passion with Chopin's Revolutionary Etude – it's a musical adventure that'll leave you breathless! 🎹🔥🌪️

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.

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Piano: Hamburg Steinway B
Piano Technician: Martin Walsh
Recording Engineer: Joey McDonald
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Frederic Chopin Etude op. 10 no. 12 "Revolutionary"

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Another audition piece for music colleges.  To see a more perfected version, watch me on the bbsessions channel on youtube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODeUrODQorY&feature=plcp&context=C3491b89UDOEgsToPDskJCWdkVCev_bEoRziWI3dzg

Chopin's Fantasie Impromptu in C# Minor

Frederic Chopin - Valse Nº 2, Opus 69 (Por Maria João)

Frédéric Chopin - Valse Nº 2, Opus 69 (Por Maria João)

played by David Coriaty at Engine Studios
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Frederic Chopin - Nocturne in Eb

Frederic Chopin:  Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp Minor, Op. 66

Frederic Chopin:  Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 31

Frederic Chopin -Fantaisie Impromptu

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Richard Cleyderman - Classique Sonata.mp3

Polonaises by Frederic Chopin

I personally digitally recorded all of the notes you hear in this orchestral score of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake ballet, Op. 20, Act 2, No. 14. recorded using Cakewalk, SonarX2 Producer software. 

Frederic Chopin, Nocturne cis-moll (Eugene Mursky)

Dirk Spahn