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Topic: Ravel Jeux D'eau  (Read 4816 times)

Offline jinfiesto

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Ravel Jeux D'eau
on: May 25, 2012, 06:54:43 PM
Also part of an upcoming recital program.

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Offline austinarg

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Re: Ravel Jeux D'eau
Reply #1 on: May 25, 2012, 06:59:42 PM
I like it a lot, but it can be improved much more. Try to keep a steady tempo thoughout the whole piece, keep in mind that Ravel composed this piece, it requires a clock-like precision to play. How did you practice the double-note arpeggios at 1:01? I'm dying to know.

Anyway, it is an excellent performance, work more on it and I'm sure you will make it an outstanding one!
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Re: Ravel Jeux D'eau
Reply #2 on: May 25, 2012, 07:45:15 PM
Agreed. I need more metronome time. I'm not entirely happy with it yet... About the double notes, I'm not really sure. They just sort of clicked. I kind of think of it like only playing on top of the keys. If you play too deep, it sounds too crunchy.
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Re: Ravel Jeux D'eau
Reply #3 on: May 30, 2012, 03:55:40 AM
Let's keep this post awhile .... maybe the teachers here in PS can say a word or two.
I am always inspired to hear young pianists!  :) btw, good recording.
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Offline jinfiesto

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Re: Ravel Jeux D'eau
Reply #4 on: May 31, 2012, 11:33:46 PM
Emill, somewhat hilariously, I am a teacher :p
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Offline angierc

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Re: Ravel Jeux D'eau
Reply #5 on: June 11, 2012, 03:14:18 PM
I have never played this piece before.. but it's one of my favorite ravel works..
You played it very well.. It's great! :D
I just think it needs to sound more watery and flowing ('cuz it's Jeau D'eau).. You are still to careful throughout the piece..
This is a very challenging piece anyway, and not many pianists manage to play it beautifully..
I personally love Argerich's version..
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Re: Ravel Jeux D'eau
Reply #6 on: June 25, 2012, 04:30:58 AM
This is about a minute or so faster now. I will post another as I get closer to my recital date.
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