Scarlatti - Sonata K.9 in D minor

[lisztarian]

It's been a long while since my last post. This was recorded live during a piano recital I held on March 2nd of this year. I have used several cameras and microphones to get the best sound possible but unfortunately in Kuwait there is a lack in quality recordings for piano. I'd be happy if you could like the video. If you didn't, please comment !

[emill]

hi Faisal,

This must be "near-miking" recording (mics very close or at the piano lid) often employed when recitals are done in a small hall or a big room.  Here you can hear even the pedal sounds (noise). What I normally do is to place another mic at the farthest corner of the room or hall at the back to the left of the pianist with the mic facing the wall. When mixed this will cause a small reverb or delay giving the impression of a larger hall and overall, for me, a better effect.  Or if one would like to preserve the small hall or large room effect, you could place the mics at least a meter or two away from the wide open lids.  Just my own experience.

Personally I find your performance good and enjoyable .... but I would not really know much of the "technicalities" of the piece since I am not a pianist, but only a dad to one.  Hope someone pitches in soon.