I played this song for diploma too, but i think the third part should be played slower, and the last part should be faster and more..... staccato. Well that's how i play it. Oh and your head shakes so much it looks a bit fake... And around 2:55 it's a bit too slurred and squished together? It should be more distinct............. But overall, its not bad :D
Some musical playing BUT 1. too fast with too much rubato on the first 4 pages, and not enough meaning /depth of the notes. Think of the balance between the 2 hands as if it's a conversation. Do not overpower the sound 2. The second movt should be more relaxed and phrasing is inadequate. Adagio, too free, sounds more like a fantasy. Fugue - I don't like your touch, too legato, should be more detached, not much dynamics and contrast, boring. I recommend you watch Slobodanka Stevic play.
@hweewern: notice all the endings of the three movements are similar. it's more of a parallel structure than refrain actually. the mechanics and rhythm remain the same and just the notes are a little different. the cadence is the same as well.
@TheOtherMusicMan thanks! I listened to Glenn Gould for a few times before recording for the exam. He is one of the top pianists. Excellent musician. Anyway, thanks!
Excellent job! If you can get it to total memory it will be easier to polish. I am especially fond of this fugue (3:25 here). It's so much fun to play. I can hear the voices speaking and answering back to each other quite clearly. Very good job. Glenn Gould has an excellent recording of this if you can pull that up on youtube, You're very talented. Blessings on your future.
You really need to rethink phrasing and articulation. The Un poco allegro is supposed to be very dance like, the majority of crotchets should be staccato.
In the adagio, watch the speed of the demi-semi-quavers. they arent as fast as you seem to think. in fact, you seem to have multiple speeds for them.
For the fugue, you really need to think phrasing.
Overall, you need to value the moments of the piece! bach is not mechanical, he is very emotional. Give it depth!
I played this song for diploma too, but i think the third part should be played slower, and the last part should be faster and more..... staccato. Well that's how i play it. Oh and your head shakes so much it looks a bit fake... And around 2:55 it's a bit too slurred and squished together? It should be more distinct............. But overall, its not bad :D
GZ401 9 months ago
Some musical playing BUT 1. too fast with too much rubato on the first 4 pages, and not enough meaning /depth of the notes. Think of the balance between the 2 hands as if it's a conversation. Do not overpower the sound 2. The second movt should be more relaxed and phrasing is inadequate. Adagio, too free, sounds more like a fantasy. Fugue - I don't like your touch, too legato, should be more detached, not much dynamics and contrast, boring. I recommend you watch Slobodanka Stevic play.
eyh8erc 11 months ago
@hweewern: notice all the endings of the three movements are similar. it's more of a parallel structure than refrain actually. the mechanics and rhythm remain the same and just the notes are a little different. the cadence is the same as well.
leunge0 11 months ago
can I ask what is do you mean by refrain (in your prog notes)?
hweewern 11 months ago
@TheOtherMusicMan thanks! I listened to Glenn Gould for a few times before recording for the exam. He is one of the top pianists. Excellent musician. Anyway, thanks!
leunge0 1 year ago
Excellent job! If you can get it to total memory it will be easier to polish. I am especially fond of this fugue (3:25 here). It's so much fun to play. I can hear the voices speaking and answering back to each other quite clearly. Very good job. Glenn Gould has an excellent recording of this if you can pull that up on youtube, You're very talented. Blessings on your future.
TheOtherMusicMan 1 year ago
@ben869330 thanks for the critique. i thought adagio was more cadenza like, so i played it that way.
leunge0 1 year ago
You really need to rethink phrasing and articulation. The Un poco allegro is supposed to be very dance like, the majority of crotchets should be staccato.
In the adagio, watch the speed of the demi-semi-quavers. they arent as fast as you seem to think. in fact, you seem to have multiple speeds for them.
For the fugue, you really need to think phrasing.
Overall, you need to value the moments of the piece! bach is not mechanical, he is very emotional. Give it depth!
Play it on a harpsichord.
ben869330 1 year ago
Your head moved too much!!! :P seriously!!!
It's good.
And...I bet I'm the second one to view this video!!! Phewwww!!!! WOO HOO.
crazypillowfans 1 year ago