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Gobetti Duo 
Anna Ovsyanikova, violin
Sally Wigan, piano

Fritz Kreisler. La Gitana (extract, live performance)

CHOPIN - Vals 10 opus 69 nº2

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Chopin: Balladen

Nocturne in F Major, Op. 15: No. 1

Chopin - Nocturne in F Major op. 15 No. 1

Fritz Kreisler plays Thaïs-Meditation

Fritz Kreisler played by violinist Franklin Feldman

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After the unexpected success of "Not Fur Elise" (https://soundcloud.com/milanazilnik/not-fur-elise-tribute-milana) Arty asked me if I can play a set of "Not classical" improvisations. I am a huge fan of Chopin, no less than I am a fan of Beethoven. So, here is the next "not classical" piece. Enjoy :)

Not A Nocturne - Not Chopin

Not A Nocturne - Not Chopin - by Milana

Chopin, as always, making pain beautiful.
IMO the most perfect of his 21 nocturnes.

Chopin Nocturne In C Minor Opus 48/1

#1 iTunes Classical (9.22.14)

Steinway artist, Chad Lawson, introduces a new spin on 10 beloved Chopin works. With the undeniable resurgence in classical/instrumental music, Lawson felt compelled to show how Chopin's masterpieces are as spellbinding in most simplest form as they are in their original nature.

Disc One (tracks 1-10)
Chad Lawson - piano
Judy Kang - violin
Rubin Kodheli - cello

Disc Two (tracks 11-21)
Chad Lawson - solo piano

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Chopin Prelude in E Minor-Op. 28, No. 4 (Variation Arr. for Piano, Vioin and Cello) - Chad Lawson

Chopin, Nocturne In B Major, Opus 32 No.1, Piano Solo (animated Score)

Chopin: Waltz in Db ("Minute" Waltz) op.64 no.1

The Chopin Fantaisie-Impromptu is one of those iconic pieces of the classical piano repertoire. It is arguably played too much so why have I added my performance? I think the infinite ways a piece can change in the hands of different musicians is actually very interesting. My version is fast but lyrical and I search for an unexaggerated and natural romanticism and warmth.

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Fantaisie-Impromptu Op. 66 - Chopin

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to embark on a wild and fiery adventure with Archie Chen's rendition of Chopin's Étude Op. 10, No. 4, also known as the "Torrent Étude." If you thought your hands were fast, think again! This presto con fuoco masterpiece will leave you breathless, as it sweeps you away on a torrent of semiquavers, sforzatos, and spirited motifs.

Imagine an ocean of sound, waves crashing against the rocky shores of C♯ minor with a relentless, uproarious intensity. And just when you think you can catch your breath, you'll be hurled back into the tempest, tossed about by a whirlwind of left and right hand alternations reminiscent of Bach's most exhilarating preludes.

This étude is like a rollercoaster ride through a musical storm, filled with sforzati climaxes and powerful arpeggios in tenths. And as if that wasn't enough, the coda takes it up a notch with a fiery, passionate finish that demands the pianist unleash their inner virtuoso, as fiercely as humanly possible!

But what makes this piece truly remarkable is the upbeat character of the motif, a bubbling undercurrent of life and energy that persists throughout. It's like a dance of elemental spirits, each note weaving and swirling in a dizzying display of speed and lightness.

So hold on tight, and prepare to be amazed by Archie Chen's performance of this "magnificent tone-painting" that leaps off the page and roars like a raging torrent! With a touch of humor, a sprinkle of wit, and a healthy dose of impressive virtuosity, you'll be left wondering how on earth the human hands could ever achieve such a feat. Chopin, eat your heart out!

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.

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

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Frédéric Chopin Etude in C-sharp minor, op. 10 no. 4

Love's Sorrow (Full) - Fritz Kreisler

While Bach was the end-all-be-all of the Baroque period, Chopin was the golden boy of the Romantic era. Just like the early Romantics rejected the cool objectivity of their predecessors, Chopin's music was all about expressing the self in all its various forms. In exploring new harmonic realms and tonal relationships, he had to come up with new forms to contain his highly individual creative messages. This resulted in his "character pieces" or piano miniatures - the shortest of which weighs in at just 16 measly measures. His Nocturnes, 19 in all, are particularly soulful and expressive, making them some of Chopin's most intimate pieces. Interestingly, Chopin has been wrongly credited with creating the genre of the romantic night piece. In fact, that honor goes to John Field, who composed 17 Nocturnes, the first three of which appeared when Chopin was just four years old. But don't let that take away from Chopin's supreme talent in the Nocturne genre. In short, Chopin was a true master of the Nocturne and his contributions to the genre will never be forgotten. Or at least until the next guy comes along and claims he invented it.

The Dublin-born Field was a pianist of wide acclaim throughout Europe. He was a student of Muzio Clementi and even worked in his piano shop. Field composed a ton of music, including eight piano concertos and 17 Nocturnes, the first three of which appeared in 1814 - when Chopin was just four years old. Most authors of books on Chopin try to downplay the influence of the Irish composer on the Polish master. Field may have invented the genre, but it was Chopin who really took it to the next level. You could say that Chopin took the essentials of the Nocturne and intensified them a thousandfold - like adding extra hot sauce to your already spicy burrito.

Even if you believe that Field invented the genre of the Nocturne, there's no denying that Chopin was a supreme practitioner in the field (pun intended). His piano style fully exploited the singing quality of the instrument and created a whole world of sonorities. He also used the sustaining pedal to amplify the piece's distinctive sonority, and his use of rubato contributed to the poetic ambiance. On a musical level, Chopin introduced the element of chromaticism into his harmonic structure, which influenced virtually all composers who came after him. Chopin's 19 Nocturnes are a real mixed bag - some are dreamy, some are tear-jerkers, and some are just plain stoic. The E-major Nocturne on this program is the 18th and final one that Chopin published in his lifetime (he did leave us with one more, but that was published posthumously). It's a real crowd-pleaser - it's got a nice, flowing melody and some fancy filigree, all held together by some sturdy chordal accompaniment. But don't worry, things don't stay calm for long - the left hand starts moving like crazy, and we get a new melody to go along with it. Then things get really interesting - we've got some syncopated, agitated music that really raises the tension. But don't worry, the main theme comes back to calm things down. And just when you think it's over, Chopin pulls out a little two-measure epilogue that some people might find a little unnecessary. But hey, who are we to question the master?

This is a live recording from Auer Hall at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music of one of Frederic Chopin's last works, the Nocturne in E major, op. 62, no. 2. 
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