Chopin Nocturne 55/2 in E flat --- VIDEO (Read 4985 times)

orlandopiano · « on: July 28, 2005, 06:42:10 AM »

Hey all, here's a video I made earlier. Do the link, and then click on download. Enjoy...

http://www.savefile.com/files/1555977

Derek · «Reply #1 on: July 28, 2005, 02:09:48 PM »

What sort of piano are you playing? It sounds digital! Very nice performance. I love this piece.

orlandopiano · «Reply #2 on: July 28, 2005, 02:56:02 PM »

Quote from: Derek on July 28, 2005, 02:09:48 PM

What sort of piano are you playing? It sounds digital! Very nice performance. I love this piece.

Yamaha Disklavier. I had it in "quiet mode" because I live in a condo building with neighbors, and also because the acoustic mode is out of tune.

rafant · «Reply #3 on: July 29, 2005, 07:15:55 PM »

Absolutely gorgeous! Perfect mood. I can't think in anything to criticize. It called my attention that there was no pretentiousness at all regarding the performer appearance (after all you are leaving a video for posterity, to be enjoyed by thousands of persons around the world). Instead only the music did matter. Very good!

luc · «Reply #4 on: July 31, 2005, 04:18:56 PM »

I can't download it!

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orlandopiano · «Reply #5 on: August 01, 2005, 02:37:27 AM »

Quote from: luc on July 31, 2005, 04:18:56 PM

I can't download it!

Hmmmm... I tried downloading it again, and it worked fine. Is anyone else experiencing difficulties?

orlandopiano · «Reply #6 on: August 02, 2005, 12:01:00 AM »

Quote from: Rafant on July 29, 2005, 07:15:55 PM

Absolutely gorgeous! Perfect mood. I can't think in anything to criticize. It called my attention that there was no pretentiousness at all regarding the performer appearance (after all you are leaving a video for posterity, to be enjoyed by thousands of persons around the world). Instead only the music did matter. Very good!

Thanks btw!

da jake · «Reply #7 on: August 04, 2005, 06:19:18 AM »

Really nice job. You've heard the legendary Friedman recording?

orlandopiano · «Reply #8 on: August 07, 2005, 03:39:09 PM »

Quote from: da jake on August 04, 2005, 06:19:18 AM

Really nice job. You've heard the legendary Friedman recording?

Yes of course. It's a great performance. Unfortunately though, with this particular piece, there are far more bad recordings than good ones.

violinist · «Reply #9 on: August 08, 2005, 06:26:47 AM »

OrlandoPiano,

Your piano playing is very motivating for me. I hope to play like that someday. Are you thinking about making more Videos?

orlandopiano · «Reply #10 on: August 09, 2005, 02:21:42 AM »

Quote from: violinist on August 08, 2005, 06:26:47 AM

OrlandoPiano,

Your piano playing is very motivating for me. I hope to play like that someday. Are you thinking about making more Videos?

Thanks for the compliment. The only video I have on the computer is Rachmaninoff Suite op.5 and Two Rachmaninoff preludes in op.23. I'll make a Chopin impromptu video soon.

Pronske · «Reply #11 on: August 10, 2005, 02:37:34 AM »

Beautiful playing. Very musical. World class. I really enjoyed it!

wzkit · «Reply #12 on: August 19, 2005, 06:48:41 PM »

Very very beautiful. Very moving. I like the way you wear your heart on your sleeve in your playing, and I can tell every ounce of emotion was poured into the music, and the way you savoured the notes. Much better, for me at least, than some other commercial recordings I've heard which are far more restrained. After all, music is above all, about the communication of emotions, isn't it? From a technical standpoint, I like the rich singing tone you draw out of the instrument, and the way your melodic line stands out distinctly over a quiet accompaniment, and your well-proportioned dynamic range. Friedman still ranks as my favourite, but believe me, you're close! Now you have inspired me to learn it!

brokenagraffe · «Reply #13 on: August 19, 2005, 10:27:46 PM »

nice job. but sometimes i don't like the harsh pokey sounds. if i never saw the video, i could've thought it was the piano's fault, but it's rather caused by too much dropping of the hands from a height.

like i said, it's really nice though. it's just my $0.02.

orlandopiano · «Reply #14 on: August 20, 2005, 02:04:29 AM »

Quote from: brokenagraffe on August 19, 2005, 10:27:46 PM

i don't like the harsh pokey sounds. if i never saw the video, i could've thought it was the piano's fault, but it's rather caused by too much dropping of the hands from a height.

My piano was in digital mode (Disklavier) so I had to hit the keys pretty hard to get a forte sound. That's why sometimes the keys being hit are almost as loud as the notes themselves.

brokenagraffe · «Reply #15 on: August 20, 2005, 06:27:09 AM »

ah, i apologize for my rude ignorant comments.

thracozaag · «Reply #16 on: August 21, 2005, 12:41:46 PM »

Quote from: wzkit on August 19, 2005, 06:48:41 PM

Very very beautiful. Very moving. I like the way you wear your heart on your sleeve in your playing, and I can tell every ounce of emotion was poured into the music, and the way you savoured the notes. Much better, for me at least, than some other commercial recordings I've heard which are far more restrained. After all, music is above all, about the communication of emotions, isn't it? From a technical standpoint, I like the rich singing tone you draw out of the instrument, and the way your melodic line stands out distinctly over a quiet accompaniment, and your well-proportioned dynamic range. Friedman still ranks as my favourite, but believe me, you're close! Now you have inspired me to learn it!

Friedman's is also my favorite, but there is also an excellent video performance by Kapell here:

www.williamkapell.com

koji

wzkit · «Reply #17 on: August 21, 2005, 03:30:39 PM »

Just saw the Kapell video of the Nocturne. An excellent, sublime, performance indeed.

gruffalo · «Reply #18 on: August 28, 2005, 10:26:20 AM »

where can i get your Rach recordings?

orlandopiano · «Reply #19 on: August 30, 2005, 04:44:22 PM »

Quote from: gruffalo on August 28, 2005, 10:26:20 AM

where can i get your Rach recordings?

Which pieces?

violinist · «Reply #20 on: August 31, 2005, 09:19:46 AM »

I keep checking here to see if there are any more videos by orlando piano. I'm a fan. Especially like the baseball cap.

classicarts · «Reply #21 on: September 16, 2005, 05:57:51 AM »

Orlandopiano...Virtuoso performance indeed!!

Uncommon from the rest!! In fact, the best I have heard in this form. I can't image what it would sound like on a concert grand piano.

Keep it up!!

Hey, Violinist can you play like that with your NEW STEINWAY B?

Give us a show.. asap!!

classicarts · «Reply #22 on: September 16, 2005, 05:59:44 AM »

Don't have much to say on this one..it was a mistake! Can anyone tell me how you can delete a unwanted outgoing message?

chopinisque · «Reply #23 on: September 22, 2005, 08:02:51 AM »

Wow. Really fluid. I really like way your trills are nice and clear yet it doesn't distract from the melody in any way. Same with the harmony. Couldn't have told between your recording and one made by a 'professional'.