Chopin nocturne in E minor, Op.72/1

[pover]

Hey everyone.

This is just a short recording of this nocturne. I was playing around on the piano and figured I'd record it. It's nothing too special, and I think it could use something here and there. Anyway, any feedback is appreciated as always, and hope you enjoy it. I love this piece and I'm probably going to include it in the 30 minute preview CD (for those who know what I'm talking about).

Note: The A natural (the one you start tuning on) is off in terms of tuning or voicing or something, because it sounds a bit metallic. the F a tenth below it is unusually loud (a regulation thing), so just keep that in mind while listening. Thanks.

https://soundcloud.com/farispiano/chopin-nocturne-in-e-minor-op721

[goldentone]

It's very nice playing.  I'm well familiar with this nocturne, having worked on it daily for a year or more.  Just a couple things I'll point out.  In the second section of the piece you really pick up the tempo for a moment, and it feels incongruent with what has come before.  Then, after the trills and runs, you'll want to make the reprise of the theme stand out, as this is a denoument before it fades away.  You handle the trickier areas rather adeptly.

It's a lovely piece, and lends itself to a rich interpretation.

[pover]

Hey goldentone. Sorry for the late reply, just saw this!

Thanks for your comments, and I'll keep them in mind. On 2nd listening I noticed the increase in tempo. It was mostly my intention to raise the intensity of the music, but maybe I overdid it. I'll also keep the suggestions about making the final theme stand out in mind as well, thanks!

[pianoguy711]

beautiful playing