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Offline ajlongspiano

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(AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
on: July 07, 2016, 08:56:18 PM
This piece has always had a special place in my heart. I hope you all have been doing well. :)

Best,

AJ


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Re: (AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
Reply #1 on: July 07, 2016, 11:44:58 PM
Nice playing, by turns wistful and impassioned.

What instrument are you playing on? It sounds slightly odd.
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Re: (AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
Reply #2 on: July 07, 2016, 11:47:26 PM
Quote from: ronde_des_sylphes on July 07, 2016, 11:44:58 PM
Nice playing, by turns wistful and impassioned.

What instrument are you playing on? It sounds slightly odd.

Thanks, Andrew! It's a Yamaha P155 Digital Piano. This fall, I'm going to be going to college, so expect high-quality Steinway recordings soon!

Best,

AJ
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Re: (AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
Reply #3 on: July 07, 2016, 11:49:31 PM
Quote from: ajlongspiano on July 07, 2016, 11:47:26 PM
It's a Yamaha P155 Digital Piano. This fall, I'm going to be going to college, so expect high-quality Steinway recordings soon!


Ah, that explains it! It didn't sound like a "proper" grand. WIth that in mind, you do well to get as much colour as you do.
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Re: (AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
Reply #4 on: July 08, 2016, 02:19:09 AM
I appreciate it!

Best,

AJ
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Re: (AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
Reply #5 on: July 08, 2016, 02:46:47 PM
Quote from: ajlongspiano on July 07, 2016, 11:47:26 PM
This fall, I'm going to be going to college, so expect high-quality Steinway recordings soon!
I really look forward to that.  I was afraid you were going to disappear for four years, rather as if you were going into a limited-term monastery.  So no vow of musical silence? ;)
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Re: (AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
Reply #6 on: July 09, 2016, 04:33:30 PM
No musical silence!

Best,

AJ
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Re: (AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
Reply #7 on: July 10, 2016, 01:12:03 PM
Lovely playing, AJ!
One of my favorite mazurkas, I call it the "jazz" mazurka.
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Re: (AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
Reply #8 on: July 10, 2016, 06:18:04 PM
Because this mazurka is so often played, it's really rare to find an interpretation that:
1. Sounds good
2. Has a lot of thought put into it
3. Is unique and interesting
You just did all three. Awesome job  :)
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Re: (AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
Reply #9 on: July 11, 2016, 02:06:55 AM
Kawai, Thank you!! By the way, I'll respond your latest message shortly.

piulento, Thank you so much! That means a lot to me.

Best,

AJ
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Re: (AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
Reply #10 on: July 11, 2016, 08:07:19 AM
Good great awesome superb spectacular SWEET!!!! :D
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Re: (AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
Reply #11 on: July 11, 2016, 08:08:26 AM
by the way I'm excited to hear those high quality steinway recordings :D
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Re: (AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
Reply #12 on: July 11, 2016, 06:08:05 PM
Thank you, Noah!

Best,

AJ
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Re: (AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
Reply #13 on: July 12, 2016, 03:40:23 AM
You inspire me SO MUCH!   :-X This is really beautiful. I REALLY love the shaping and the rebates and everything. I CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YOUR SCHUBERT (if you are planning on recording that)
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Re: (AjLongsPiano) Chopin - Mazurka, Op.17 No.4
Reply #14 on: July 12, 2016, 08:57:55 PM
Thank you so very much, opus43! I appreciate your kind words immensely!

Best,

AJ
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