Series 15 List C No.3
Chopin- Mazurka in A minor, Op.59 no.1
Starts from beginning to 4:00
This piece performed by an Austrian pianist, Ingolf Wunder, who was born in 1985.
He first came to the attention of the Frederic Chopin Society in the Twin Cities when his performances at the 15th International Chopin Competition in Warsaw appeared on [...]
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Chopin- Mazurka in A minor, Op.59 No.1
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Beethoven- Rondo in C major
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Series 15 List B No.2
Beethoven- Rondo in C major
This girl plays this Rondo very musically, which brings out the right hand melody. Left hand is always soft. Right hand semiquavers should running smoothly and evenly.
Grace notes and trills should be played as clear as possible.
Heller- Novelette
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Series 15 List A No.4
Heller- Novelette
starts from 2:16-3:00
The use of ff should never overwhelm. Left hand octaves should be played comfortably.
Rachmaninov- Prelude Op.32 No.11
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Series 14 List C No.2
Rachmaninov- Prelude Op.32 No.11
Performed by Vladimir Ashkenazy.
Ashkenazy is a famous Russian-born Icelandic pianist and conductor. He is famous by performing Rachmaninov pieces and is valuable to listen to.
A moderate tempo and a gently projected upper voice are significant in this expressive music.
Beethoven- Sonata Op.27 No.1
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Series 14 List B No.3
Beethoven- Sonata Op.27 No.1 First Movement
This is one of the most appealing of Beethoven’s earlier sonatas. There should be slightly “breathless” separation between the tow opening crotchets and the following similar ones. Contrasts between legato and detached notes in the left hand are important.
Mozart- A Little Gigue
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Series 14 List B No.1
Mozart- A Little Gigue K574
This delightful “Little Gigue” is filled with humor. A rhythmic sense and clarity are important for successful performance, which must be light and rapid.
This performer did not play the work fast; however, every notes were clearly and triplets were evenly. When you practice this work slowly, it [...]
