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Topic: (Chopin) Piano Sonata No.2 Op.35 1st Mvt  (Read 1709 times)

Offline yohankwon

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(Chopin) Piano Sonata No.2 Op.35 1st Mvt
on: January 24, 2014, 11:45:42 PM



repost(s) from October/November's recordings

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Re: (Chopin) Piano Sonata No.2 Op.35 1st Mvt
Reply #1 on: January 26, 2014, 07:00:03 AM
I liked most of it, though here are two points to consider
1) try to be more secure about the notes
2) work on the development, i would not say it is flat but it gives the impression that you don't know exactly what to do there

I am of course saying all this as a music fan, because on the piano I am much below your level!
keep up the good work

Offline onwan

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Re: (Chopin) Piano Sonata No.2 Op.35 1st Mvt
Reply #2 on: January 27, 2014, 08:31:39 PM
I miss the devil! You need to find the deepest pain of your heart and put it into this piece.
Scarlatti - sonata K32, K99, K213, K141
Schubert - Sonata in A minor, D.784, no. 14
Chopin - Etude 10/1, 10/9, 25/12
Liszt - Un Sospiro

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Re: (Chopin) Piano Sonata No.2 Op.35 1st Mvt
Reply #3 on: January 28, 2014, 12:17:04 AM
I miss the devil! You need to find the deepest pain of your heart and put it into this piece.

I'm sorry was the octave at the beginning not enough? lol

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Re: (Chopin) Piano Sonata No.2 Op.35 1st Mvt
Reply #4 on: January 28, 2014, 08:42:01 AM
Well, the good news is that it IS noticeably cleaner than the previous incantation.  :)

I found there was something businesslike to your interpretation. It could just be because you've been working on it for too long now. You ought to put it away for a few months, and come back to it when you really miss it!

It sounded a bit trivial somehow.... lacking in gravitas!

It doesn't really sound like you love the music that much.
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