The Little White Donkey-Jacques Ibert

[fbt]

A light unpretentious piece,just for fun.

[rachfan]

Hi fbt,

You've played a delightful rendition of Ibert's piece, capturing its character and spirit.  Wonderful!  I had played it way back in my youth as part of a 10-piece program for the National Piano Playing Auditions sponsored by the Piano Teachers Guild here in the U.S.  So I had to go look it up--it was in 1961!  So thanks for stirring up that memory too.  

David

[fbt]

Thank you david. I think I also played it around 61 or 62 . I'm reliving my musical youth!

[prongated]

...loved the evident playfulness throughout! To enhance this intent further, may I suggest you play all those staccato notes (esp. the LH) with just your fingers, and not bounce your hand and/or wrist? That will give you a lighter and yet more rhythmical sound. You should also play those arpeggiated chords quicker. And in the middle section, wait longer in the rests before the surprise comes!

[fbt]

Thank you for your input.I will try out some of your ideas. I'm never sure how my tonal effects will turn out on a homemade recording.