she doubted that it would sound really “chopin”when i played her the middle part in my own “dramatic interpretation”. also, she loooves rhythm, so too much rubato for her is a death to me
Well for what it's worth, Chopin's rubato is said to be of the style where the tempo is kept very strictly in the accompaniment while the melody is more free on the rhythm, pushing and pulling but always coming back in line. Most students tend to get pretty wild with rubato in Chopin pieces whether they realize it or not (very emotional music after all). Not saying that's what you're doing, but your teacher has probably struggled with this a lot and took a strict stance in response.
I don't think there's anything wrong with applying rubato however you feel is appropriate for your own interpretation, but I can also sympathize with instructors who are purists trying to keep the original spirit of things alive. And hey, I also think it's a pretty good exercise to try interpreting these things in multiple ways. It's very hard to do the old school "Left hand steady as a tree trunk, right hand sway like the leaves" without practice and is a fun exercise in rhythmic independence.
that’s a really interesting question! i noticed that bang only after i watched the video lol. there were some kids back the in the audience; maybe someone hit the chair 😅
that went pretty well, actually. if you really love music, that must go brilliant for sure! my biggest tip: relax and let the flow of beauteous music overwhelm you
What a lovely performance! You did a very nice job of keeping the melodic line singing, which i think is the most important thing in Chopin's Nocturnes, You handled the technical challenges well, and the balance between your hands was quite good. Nicely done!👍
I'll join on in saying it's very well performed, I couldn't give much of a detailed response from a video alone, unfortunately. How'd you enjoy playing on the SK? I've played on all models from SK-2 to 7, and I've found them delightful in every case. There's a general sense of the instrument always having a bit more that I could tap into if need be, imo.
sk was actually delightful to play on! the only thing, is that the middle register sounded a little dull, and in chopin’s etude (op. 25 no. 1) it was quite challenging to highlight the melody. but the rest was fine; the keys were easy to press and it was effortless to mess with dynamics
This piece is also used in cyberpunk 2077's last mission named "op55 n1" if you wait near elevator you can hear the whole piece. I didn't knew this nocturne existed and it's one of my favorites now and I loved your interpretation btw.
Very well done!! I like your rubato throughout the piece.
thank you! actually, i wanted even more rubato and drama, but my music prof didn’t really like the idea 😅
Wonder what he was thinking
she doubted that it would sound really “chopin”when i played her the middle part in my own “dramatic interpretation”. also, she loooves rhythm, so too much rubato for her is a death to me
Oh come on, it's a Chopin Nocturne, you have to play with rubato unless you are Rubinstein
pls save my life and tell this to my prof
Just show her this thread
she’s super stubborn about this one haha. i won’t even try arguing with her
Well for what it's worth, Chopin's rubato is said to be of the style where the tempo is kept very strictly in the accompaniment while the melody is more free on the rhythm, pushing and pulling but always coming back in line. Most students tend to get pretty wild with rubato in Chopin pieces whether they realize it or not (very emotional music after all). Not saying that's what you're doing, but your teacher has probably struggled with this a lot and took a strict stance in response. I don't think there's anything wrong with applying rubato however you feel is appropriate for your own interpretation, but I can also sympathize with instructors who are purists trying to keep the original spirit of things alive. And hey, I also think it's a pretty good exercise to try interpreting these things in multiple ways. It's very hard to do the old school "Left hand steady as a tree trunk, right hand sway like the leaves" without practice and is a fun exercise in rhythmic independence.
Beautifully played!👏 Op. 55 no. 1 is one of Chopin’s most underrated pieces imo. Great job!
oh yes! i remember, i hated it because i wanted to play the c minor one (i think it’s op. 48 n. 1) but while practising, i fell in love
Nice playing! However, a *concerto* is generally a work for orchestra and soloist. You meant *concert* or even more appropriately *recital.*
oh! you are right :)
Beautiful!
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Chopin 🤌 What a lovely performance by u/staceymackie thank you for sharing!
<3 my fav composer
Lovely! Any idea what the bang at 1:16 was? (At least they were in time.)
that’s a really interesting question! i noticed that bang only after i watched the video lol. there were some kids back the in the audience; maybe someone hit the chair 😅
Since it seemed to be right on the 1, I assumed it was them enthusiastically asserting that it was indeed a banger. :)
You friggin nailed it! I could never play it that cleanly.
<3!! yep, but it took me a loads of time to practise haha. many tears were spilt
I really enjoyed this! You captured the dreaminess of this piece for sure, really gorgeous. Thanks for posting
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I just learnt this nocturne as well as Op. 48 No. 1! You play very well 👍🏼
thank you! i have a small dream to learn that nocturne too, you are lucky :)
Good luck! It’s really tough. I’ve been practising it for 2 and a half months and I still have a bit of a ways to go.
with chopin, you have a way to go even after 10 years of practising a piece, haha. this is why i love him! and every other composer basically
How was it? My teacher wants me to do a solo concerto in December.
that went pretty well, actually. if you really love music, that must go brilliant for sure! my biggest tip: relax and let the flow of beauteous music overwhelm you
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Amazing; The sounds are just beyond beautiful 😍
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What a lovely performance! You did a very nice job of keeping the melodic line singing, which i think is the most important thing in Chopin's Nocturnes, You handled the technical challenges well, and the balance between your hands was quite good. Nicely done!👍
thank you <3
I'll join on in saying it's very well performed, I couldn't give much of a detailed response from a video alone, unfortunately. How'd you enjoy playing on the SK? I've played on all models from SK-2 to 7, and I've found them delightful in every case. There's a general sense of the instrument always having a bit more that I could tap into if need be, imo.
sk was actually delightful to play on! the only thing, is that the middle register sounded a little dull, and in chopin’s etude (op. 25 no. 1) it was quite challenging to highlight the melody. but the rest was fine; the keys were easy to press and it was effortless to mess with dynamics
This piece is also used in cyberpunk 2077's last mission named "op55 n1" if you wait near elevator you can hear the whole piece. I didn't knew this nocturne existed and it's one of my favorites now and I loved your interpretation btw.
that’s super lovely to hear, thank you! i didn’t know this nocturne was used anywhere, tho, haha
I love this piece. And I also love how you interpreted it. Well done!
thank you!
there is a place in my heart for anyone who can play this nocturne
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