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Chopin Polonaise in c-sharp minor, op. 26 no. 1

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Topic: Chopin Polonaise in c-sharp minor, op. 26 no. 1 (Read 1387 times)

gelato123

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Chopin Polonaise in c-sharp minor, op. 26 no. 1

on: July 17, 2011, 04:40:36 PM

Hi,
Would you please offer constructive criticism on my performance of this Chopin polonaise?

I was 14 years old at the time.
Thanks !!!

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pianowolfi

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Re: Chopin Polonaise in c-sharp minor, op. 26 no. 1

Reply #1 on: July 17, 2011, 06:58:45 PM

A lot of this is very beautifully and sensitively played, especially in the tender melodic parts! In other parts you seem to feel a bit stiff and uncomfortable, especially in the introducing forte passage, and always when it returns. All in all that's my general impression: you are making very beautiful music when it gets melodic and soft, but in the marcato parts it seems a bit unfree, like you are just concentrating on doing nothing (especially rhythmically) wrong. Don't worry about this, it's all correct!

I think it's good for you to play a lot of repertoire and perform it, and gather experience, and get more self-confident