Chopin Prelude No. 1 Op. 28 [video]

[revanyoda777]

I've been having some issues interpreting this the way I envision it in my head, but I feel like I got the tempo and the piece down pretty good regardless. I'm planning on recording the complete Op. 28 Preludes eventually, but am recording the first four before taking a break from them. They are some of my favorite pieces. Any feedback is much appreciated!
 

[thirtytwo2020]

Nice! Quite a beautiful sound -what digital piano is that?

I suppose it could be a bit more 'agitato', which is how Chopin marked it... also, the crescendo and stretto in the middle isn't really that noticable.

But perhaps that is how you want it? I admit it's really beautiful and sort of calm in its own way although it differs from a more traditional interpretation. Well done!

[revanyoda777]

Thank you for the feedback. I'm glad that the playing sounded somewhat calm as that was part of my aim for the piece. The piano is a Yamaha Arius YDP 143. I like the sound, not as much in terms of options, but it is more of a realistic-toned piano.
Thanks to your feedback I plan to practice this piece in more of an agitato manner. I'm glad you like it!

[pencilart3]

Ask yourself, is this a song, or a dance?

Do you understand where the melodic lines begin and end?

There are many voices in this piece. Rank them in order of importance. (Melody? Bass? Inner voices?)