Labunski- Four variations on a theme by Paganini

Series 15 List D No.3
Labunski- Four variations on a theme by Paganin
The themes are melodically and harmonically simple that lend themselves most readily to imaginative and inventive variation.
Notice when this boy plays the staccato notes, he rises his hand high. This technique can makes the staccato crisp and clear.
Detailed attention to dynamics, articulation and contrasting [...]

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Chopin- Mazurka in A minor

Series 15 List C No.3
Chopin- Mazurka in A minor
This work performs by Dimitris Sgouros, a Greece pianist, who has performed and recorded more than a dozen albums which are sold in many countries, with compositions for solo piano by Schumann, Brahms, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt and Mozart.
The mazurka, like its aristocratic sibling the polonaise, inspired the [...]

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Beethoven- Allegro, ma non troppo, Op.49 No2

Series 15 List B No.1
Beethoven- allegro, ma non troppo, from Sonata in G Major Op.49 No.2
This little girl plays this work musically with nice characteristics.
The original edition lacks dynamics. Dynamics should be contained throughout, never exceeding a measured forte. This girl performs with the dynamics and phrases.

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JS Bach- Sinfonia BWV 800 No.14

Series 15 List A No.3
J.S. Bach- Sinfonia BWV 800 No.14
This work perform by Glenn Gould, who noted especially for his recordings of the music of J.S. Bach, his remarkable technical proficiency, and his eccentric personality and piano technique.

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Heller- Poco Maestoso

Series 15 List A No.2
Heller- Poco Maestoso
Starts from 6:43 to the end
This piece is a study in both strong and gentle repeated chords for both hands, a broad majestic tempo suite.
Aim for a tension-free chordal technique, allowing a relaxed free-falling upper arm technique to generate a large round tone.

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Beethoven- Allegretto

Series 14 List B No.3
Beethoven- Allegretto WoO 53
This piece starts softly, with a detached upbeat and a sustained dotted minim. This boy plays the opening very nicely.

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Pachelbel- Arietta

Series 14 List A No.3
Pachelbel- Arietta
The flowing lines of demi-semi-quavers must be unhurried and beautiful shaped.

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Heller- Study

Series 14 List A No.1
Heller- Study Op.45 No.9
Starts from 3:24 to 5:48
It is a very beautiful recording.
This study features a rippling accompaniment and an expressive melody. The accompanying semiquavers need to be very even, clear and soft. The melody must be brought out and shaped expressive.

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Mozart- Allegretto k570

Series 15 List B No.2
Mozart- Allegretto k570
A very clear performance, with the characteristics of Mozart’s style.
Noted that always keep the left hand soft, and do not pedal more than is indicated.

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