Chopin Ballade 2 [VIDEO]

[orangesodaking]

This is my performance of Chopin's second ballade in a master class taught by Dr. Paul Barnes. The acoustics of the hall and sound of the piano may not be the best, but the visual quality is great! I love this piece, but the last two pages are very, very difficult. Feedback is welcomed if you'd like to leave some.

Now that I think about it, the first two pages are super difficult, too.

[birba]

Wonderful work!  I like your conception of the piece.  I, personally, would play the opening theme in a more chorale style - not just emphasizing the melody.  The coda was really great - just as difficult as the f minor coda, in my opinion.  Begin it mf.  That way you have room to make those incisive crescendos.  Very impressive playing.

[liordavid]

I love the way u make the Andantino sound creepy

[rachfan]

Hi orange,

This is very secure, fluid, lyrical, exciting and convincing rendition of the Ballade.  Bravo!

[didymos]

I like it much more than Zimerman's. More feeling for the music.

[orangesodaking]

I like it much more than Zimerman's. More feeling for the music.

That's quite a bolt statement there, but thanks nonetheless!

[zeusje]

Good stuff!