Schubert, Impromptu, Op. 142, No. 2

[rachfan]

Another impromptu

Update: I deleted the CD cut (91 downloads) and replaced it with the original tape recording which has better fidelity.

[rachfan]

Schubert has been getting quite a few hearings in this forum lately.  Here is another Impromptu, this one from Op. 142.  Comments welcome as usual.

[piano121]

Hi, Rahcfan! its unbeliveable, tha you got no replies after 50 downloads... hahah...

It´s very weel done imo. very nice interpretation. As I said abou t the other impromptu you posted here  last year, I think you are doing very well with Schubert. The only complaint is the piano, wich seems to be out of tune. Or maibe is it just my ears?

I think the melody is clear enough, but on a very high level, I would sugest to bring out the pinky notes a litle do you could listen to the melody line more, instead of a sequence of chords.

Did you ever play the 142, n3? it´s a theme with variations, I particularly enjoy them a lot.

[rachfan]

Hi piano121,

Thanks for the nice compliment, I appreciate it.  Yeah, it's wierd that you're the first posting for this piece.  Yet I got a ton of comments on Op. 90, No. 1. 

I agree that voicing the melodic line in sequential chords is essential.   

I have a "to do" repertoire list that I'm trying to work my way through, but yes, eventually I'll cycle back to Schubert again, and will look at No. 3 as you suggested.
I'd also like to complete the remaining three Moments Musicaux, and maybe do a sonata while I'm at it.

My 1983 Baldwin L grand is being rebuilt as I write this--new Ronsen-Wurzen hammers with new shanks and flanges, new tuning pins, Mapes IG wire for the treble, and Arledge Bass Strings.  I'm hoping that these new components, recommended by a former Baldwin design engineer will make a huge difference.  I should have the piano back in a couple of weeks at worst.   Whenever you restring, tuning stability is always a problem at first until the strings stretch, so I'll have to keep after that.  Looking back, when I did my recordings, I really should have tuned the piano more frequently.  Two or three others here have remarked on that here.  I'll be more conscientious about tuning if I decide do some new recordings later on.

Thanks for commenting!

David

[piano121]

yes, I can imagine it will sound great after this rebuilding, hope to listen to new recordings.

[rachfan]

Hi,

Quite a few people have listened to this so far.  Any other comments?  Thanks.

David