Chopin - Nocturne Op. 9 No.2 Video

[vincentl]

Hello, this is my first time posting here on the Audition Room. I'm just hoping to hear some comments and/or criticism other than the ones I receive from my family members. Some tips and advice to help me play this piece better are also welcome.

The recording took place on March 8, 2012 2:11 P.M. on my Casio Piano PX-410R. Sorry for the bad quality. Thank you.

[johnmar78]

Vincent, here is my major findings for your improvement...

Time 49,1.48 and rest trills are too harsh, you need practice it slowly and evenly, atm its to hard and agitated.
1.24-1.26 and 2.25-2.28 when playing loud you tends to increase tempo. Is that rubato or an error.  At ending time 4 minutes 4 1/16th, you should count for group of 12X4. You only played 4X4...

Fix these up you will be better by 50%.

Cheers

[vincentl]

Thank you for the great advice! I will fix those errors right away. It is so refreshing to receive a comment from a musician. In the parts 1:24 - 1:26 and 2:25 - 2:28, I am embarrassed to say that I actually intended those to be rubatos; I guess it sounds quite bad to be considered as rubatos.  Thanks again, I will study this piece with more diligence.