Chopin Ballade No. 1 in g minor, op 23

[jxw999]

Here's my recording of Chopin's ballade No.1, any comment is welcomed!

[owenchan]

#invalidyoutubelink error. You should preview the post before posting to make sure it's all correct

[jxw999]

sorry the link didn't work out, here's the link

I can't delete or modify this post, so I started a new post.

[quantum]

Well done on getting the piece to the point where the technicalities are mostly sorted out. 

If you were to think about the piece and describe what it is about and the message you want to convey about it, what would that be?  I know may be difficult to sum up music using words, but being able to articulate your vision of the music is an essential step in the formation of your interpretation.  Now having outlined your ideas listen back at your recording again and ask yourself: does hearing this music convey the same thoughts?  What would a listener hearing your recording think of the message you wish to convey?

Much of the musical substance of music comes out of the tiny details of how you present it: the tone you choose for a passage, phrasing, breath, accents, shape, line, foreground and background, etc.  It is with these details where you can now concentrate your efforts. 

[jxw999]

Thank you for your comment, I do realize that my playing lacks many details and it could certainly be more musical. I sure have a long way to go for this piece. (I admit that I don't really understand the emotions Chopin was experiencing while composing this piece)