Chopin Fantaisie-Impromptu (NEW)

[fleetfingers]

Hello Pianostreet,

Here is my post from 2 months ago playing this piece:

https://www.pianostreet.com/smf/index.php?topic=47017.msg511099#msg511099

Although it's been 2 months, I don't get to practice every day anymore, and not for very long, so I have only been able to put a little work into this. Based on responses from last time, I've worked on a few things:

1. Play with a lighter, quieter touch.
2. Tempo control, especially in descending passages
3. Double-check score to make sure the notes are all correct
4. Less pedal
5. Note values in B section
6. Slower and more relaxed, thoughtful B section
7. Memorize ending

Please listen to this latest recording and give feedback. I would really appreciate it. Please be honest, tell me what you think when listening. Obviously, some mess-ups, but I cannot make a perfect recording. On the very last chord, I DID play the correct notes. The reason it sounds funny is that I practice at home on my upright with the left pedal, but when I played it here on the grand, it shifted the hammers or something and tweaked the notes.    I knew that that happens on this piano, but practice habits took over in the moment.

Played on K Kawai grand. Thanks for listening!!!!

[starstruck5]

Sme freally marvelous finger work here -I think the Presto section didn't quite take off like it did in the earlier version -but overall there was more control and the ending was more refined -Bravo

[fleetfingers]

Thank you starstruck for taking the time to listen again and give feedback. I appreciate your comments; they are very helpful.

[candlelightpiano]

Impressive, Fleet!  Your flying fingers leave me envious!  You have tremendous control in the fast passages and the middle section was tender.  Great job!

[fleetfingers]

Thank you for listening, Choo!!! Glad to see you're back.