VIDEO: Medtner - Marchen Op.14 no.2 "March of the Paladin"

[hodi]

Hey, this is my first attempt recording this piece. i know i have some tempo problems i'm working on them. please make your comments.
thanks!
hod.

[arensky]

Hodi,

This is good; you play this very difficult piece very well. I 'll be back later to post with more detailed comments; I'm very busy with a lot of stuff at the moment ('tis the season)

[hodi]

i'm still waiting for you

[arensky]

Sorry, been offline. 

You have an excellent start on this piece, you're very relaxed with it and don't seem intimidated by it.

That said, it's a bit slow. Medtner indicates 120 a quarter note, your tempo is around 100. A faster tempo will give the piece more forward motion; right now it's a bit stodgy, particularly in the rhythmic fugato passages on pages 5 and 7. Also, the syncopated passage on page 2 (first three lines) misfires, it's not exactly in time. My other main observation is that the whole performance is rather monochromatic but that may have to do with the piano as much as you. Still, make more of the dynamic contrasts.

There are other inconsistencies in rhythm and technique throughout the performance but I think you're definitely on the right track. Speed up the tempo, tighten the rhythm and add more tone color. An excellent start on a really tough piece! 

[opus10no2]

This sounds like pillows.

[arensky]

This sounds like pillows.

h oww 'u doo it pregnant cat  ?   


'les hear 

[arensky]

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[naturlaut]

Yes, it's a little slow; actually not so much about tempo but it sounds a little "constipated", for a lack of a better word.  Articulations have to be more defined: the shorter notes and the running notes have to be cleaner.  Other than that I think it's a great attempt and the piece is definitely coming along nicely!  Always love this skazka.