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yiyiku

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Schumann Arabesque Op 18

on: April 23, 2010, 07:40:33 PM

comments always welcomed. Thank you for listening.

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furtwaengler

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Re: Schumann Arabesque Op 18

Reply #1 on: April 24, 2010, 08:25:03 AM

Yiyi, it's a joy to hear you play the Schumann Arabesque...very warmly rendered with great romantic strivings and leanings, beautiful, thoughtful phrasing and plenty of contrasts. There are moments of astonishing beauty - the last section, is oh my

...so inspired. I only wish the recording gave a fuller picture of what I know you were doing with the dynamics in these great contrasts. 'Tis always good to hear you play!

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yiyiku

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Re: Schumann Arabesque Op 18

Reply #2 on: April 25, 2010, 04:58:40 PM

thank you for the feedback, furt. someone commented on my gracenotes being too fast, so i may do another recording of this piece.
regarding microphone, do you have a suggestion as to what I should get? I have a JVC digital camcorder with a built in mic, which obviously is not giving the most ideal sound.

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liordavid

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Re: Schumann Arabesque Op 18

Reply #3 on: April 25, 2010, 09:40:37 PM

all the schumann haters on this forum will be so moved and touched by your wonderful performance.

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point of grace

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Re: Schumann Arabesque Op 18

Reply #4 on: April 25, 2010, 11:58:46 PM

i really didnt feel a contrast between part A and B... i liked part A way much (besides your piano helps a lot!! sounds really good!)
anyway, it's a nice playing.

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Chopin Polonaise Op. 53
Brahms Op. 79 No. 2
Rachmaninoff Op. 16 No. 4 and 5

scottmcc

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Re: Schumann Arabesque Op 18

Reply #5 on: April 26, 2010, 03:17:06 AM

I agree with what the other poster said about warding off the schumann haters--this is just delightful! well done!

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yiyiku

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Re: Schumann Arabesque Op 18

Reply #6 on: April 26, 2010, 06:12:47 AM

schumann haters? i didn't know they existed!

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scottmcc

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Re: Schumann Arabesque Op 18

Reply #7 on: April 26, 2010, 11:08:53 AM

Quote from: yiyiku on April 26, 2010, 06:12:47 AM

schumann haters? i didn't know they existed!

they do: https://www.pianostreet.com/smf/index.php?topic=36733.0

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yiyiku

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Re: Schumann Arabesque Op 18

Reply #8 on: April 26, 2010, 12:27:26 PM

i agree the schumann concerto is not the best ever written, but it is still better than grieg's!

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