Series 15 List D No.2
Prokofiev- Tarantella
The Tarantella is a folk-dance from southern Italy, which was transformed into a concert-piece in the 19th century.
It requires lots of energy and drive, with particular attention of dynamics and accents. Articulations need to pay extra attention.
Please notice the wrist and hand of this performer. His hands are moving quite [...]
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Prokofiev- Tarantella
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Hutchens- The island
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Series 15 List D No.1
Hutchens- The island
Frank Hutchens was born in New Zealand.
The sound of the beginning section needed to be lovingly. Aim for absolutely fluid and relaxed wrist movements as these will assist in attaining a warm tone that is never forced. The pulse always be flexible, never metronomic.
This performer did pay attention on [...]
Kuhlau- Allegro burlesco Op.88 No.3
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Series 15 List B No.2
Kuhlau- Allegro burlesco op.88 No.3
It’s amazing that this boy is only 9 years old, but can play this work musically and with clear tone quality.
Please noted his tempo and dynamics. The tempo should be bright one with lots of forward energy for this piece. This boy plays in the energy tempo, [...]
Khachaturian- Etude
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Series 15 List A No.4
Khachaturian- Etude
The American composer Aram Khachaturian is best known for his ballet Spartacus (1954) and for his Piano Concerto in D flat (1935). He also composed two albums of piano music for children (1947 and 1965) as well as the popular Toccata for piano.
This is a study in contrasting articulations. This [...]
Shostakovich- Prelude
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Series 14 List D No.1
Shostakovich- Prelude Op.34 No.1
This piece starts like a simple waltz; however, it adds an extra beat in the following bars and also add an accelerando to interruption of the rhythm. This is Shostakovich’s way of making fun of the Waltz is always something unexpected happening.
This piece must be played with humour, [...]
Granados- Epilogue
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Series 14 List C No.3
Granados- Epilogue
This performer shows a relaxed wrist movement. Also he plays the musical shaping very nicely.
The melody needed be sing out well above the accompaniment.
Clementi- Rondo Op. 36 No.5
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Series 14 List B No.1
Clementi- Rondo Op.36 No.5 Third Movement
The successful performance of music of this piece depends upon lightness of touch, clarity in the finger work, and precise rhythm. This perform did managed those details.
The beginning of this video clip shows a light touch and rhythmical characteristics.
However, the sound and clip are not sync [...]
JS Bach- Courante
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Series 14 List A No.3
JS Bach- Courante from French Suite No.6
The title Courante suggests that this piece will flow, or run easily. It should be quite fast and never heavy.
No video showing in this video clip. However, it is a very good recording/performance with Bach’s playing style and techniques.
The semiquavers on both hands should move [...]
Heller- Study
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Series 14 List A No.1
Heller- Study Op.45 No.14
This performer brings out the melody and phrases.
Dynamics are marked, but need to be more rise and fall in the melodic lines in addition to that indicated, as what this performer did.
Khachaturian- Two Funny Aunties Argued
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Series 15 List D No.3
Khachaturian- Two Funny Aunties Argued
This boy shows a good techniques of playing this piece, with not dragging sound in the fast passages. The right hand semiquavers should be match with the left hand accompaniment. An anti-clockwise movement will help to manage those passages.
The tempo is a lively one , full of [...]
