Piano Forum

Pages: [1] Go Down

Topic: Kuhlau Sonatina, Op. 55, No. 1 (Read 1805 times)

takomarose

PS Silver Member
Newbie
Posts: 21

Kuhlau Sonatina, Op. 55, No. 1

on: January 21, 2014, 03:42:09 AM

This is the first recital of this piece. Would appreciate any feedback before the next performance in early February! Thank you!

Logged

j_menz

PS Silver Member
Sr. Member
Posts: 10148

Re: Kuhlau Sonatina, Op. 55, No. 6

Reply #1 on: January 21, 2014, 04:12:27 AM

Umm... that doesn't appear to be Op 55 No. 6.....

The playing seems accomplished enough, especially for an eight year old, but being able to follow along with the score would allow for more fruitful feedback.

Logged

"What the world needs is more geniuses with humility. There are so few of us left" -- Oscar Levant

j_menz

PS Silver Member
Sr. Member
Posts: 10148

Re: Kuhlau Sonatina, Op. 55, No. 6

Reply #2 on: January 21, 2014, 05:02:35 AM

OK, found it. It's Op 55 No 1. You probably should change that on the vid, or at least the YT page.

Generally a good performance; the boy has done well and should be proud.

Areas for improvement - the tempo in the Vivace is a little unsteady, watch the dynamic markings and make more dynamic difference (softer pp, louder ff), and mind the rests.

Logged

"What the world needs is more geniuses with humility. There are so few of us left" -- Oscar Levant

takomarose

PS Silver Member
Newbie
Posts: 21

Re: Kuhlau Sonatina, Op. 55, No. 1

Reply #3 on: January 21, 2014, 02:23:37 PM

Thanks for the feedback and the correction -- I got that No. from his teacher but obviously it was incorrect! Dynamics and rests/breathing -- check!

Logged

sucom

PS Silver Member
Sr. Member
Posts: 276

Re: Kuhlau Sonatina, Op. 55, No. 1

Reply #4 on: January 21, 2014, 11:40:45 PM

I agree with J_menz's comments but I have to add that I enjoyed this performance immensely. As he said, this little boy can be proud of his achievement so far so it's a definite thumbs up from me!

Logged

Sign-up to post reply

Pages: [1] Go Up

For more information about this topic, click search below!

Piano Street Magazine:
A Free Grand Piano? – Scammers Target Piano Enthusiasts

If you’re in the market for a piano, be cautious of a new scam that’s targeting music lovers, businesses, schools, and churches. Scammers are offering “free” pianos but with hidden fees that can add up to hundreds of dollars and, as you may have guessed, the piano will never be delivered. Read more

Piano Forum

Topic: Kuhlau Sonatina, Op. 55, No. 1 (Read 1805 times)

Piano Street Magazine:A Free Grand Piano? – Scammers Target Piano Enthusiasts

Piano Street Magazine:
A Free Grand Piano? – Scammers Target Piano Enthusiasts