Chopin: Fantaisie impromptu op. 66 in C-sharp minor

[chrsitianparentpianist]

Hello everybody,

I am a concert pianist from Canada and I just posted my first video on Youtube. This video was filmed in my home studio. I am looking forward to have your comment of my interpretation of Chopin Fantaisie impromptu.

[pianoplayjl]

Good on you! good playing! The speed was appropriate, the dynamics were good. You can still do some work during the middle parts of section because I thought something wasn't right. Also in section B, be careful of the turns and semiquavers crossing over with the septuplets (am I right?) in the left hand. Just do some slow practice.
This piece is played very very frequently so you must play to a really high standard. You are nearly there. Hope my comments are not too harsh.

[birba]

That is your "home studio"?!  Not even Gould had it so good!    Wow.  And all that sunlight is an inspiration in itself.  I'd like to hear something else from that pianist's paradise...
Good playing.  But like it's been said, this is a warhorse that needs something "extra".  You have fleet fingers and I loved the way you played the last measures - except for the final chords which are way too slow and drawn out.  You can use a bit more rubato in the middle section.  Change the dynamics, the trills and mordents and variate the theme.  I play a longer descending arpeggio when it appears the second time.  I found that in some edition I can't remember now.  This is one of those pieces that has to be "thrown off" like a little priceless tidbit.  Maybe don't play it too seriously?   
Let's hear something else!

[chrsitianparentpianist]

Thank you for your post. This is my recording studio in my home. You said it, the light is amazing, and it is very inspiring to play and compose in that space. And there is a beautiful view as well.

If you want to hear more, you can go on my website at www.christianparentpianiste.com
There is some audio clip but I am in the process of redesigning my website, with all my music available and an option to buy my music as well. I will also post picture of the studio as well. But in the meantime, you can view my old website.

[quantum]

Very good!

This piece is played so much that I personally do not care to look for uniqueness in any particular performance.  One can only ride such horse so far before the search for something new to say distorts the music too far that the endeavor becomes self-destructive to the element it wishes to bring creativity to.  I think the connection between the performer, the music, and the interpretation in-the-moment much more rewarding to contemplate while listening. 

In such regard, I think you were successful in your performance.  Not because it presented an innovation in interpretation, but because the music sounded true to the performer.  Saying something that is beautiful is sometimes all that is needed. 


A few questions:  What mics are those?  What is your recording gear setup?  Does your score have a tie from the penultimate to the last measure?