Brahms: Rhapsody in G Minor, Op. 79, No. 2 - Aaron Kurz

[MrEbaby2011]

Excellent technique. You have reached the depth for performing Brahm's music in terms of its rich sonority and powerful expression of notes with free flowing contrast. Congratulation!

[tbkurz]

Dear MrEbaby2011,

Thank you so much for your awesome compliment regarding my technique! I'm so glad you enjoyed my performance of the Brahms, and thanks also for watching my video!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[lilyflower214]

I still can't get over how great this sounds. I have a piano exam coming up really soon, and I still don't think I can ever play half as amazing as this.

[tbkurz]

Thanks, lilyflower214! I hope you did well on your exam, and sorry for the late reply!

Aaron

[ncpianoinstructor]

I'm enjoying your videos. Very musical-not just notes! You have great potential. I've taught several of the pieces you perform and you do an excellent job on them. I love the Brahms and Mozart. Congratulations to you and your teacher. God Bless and Keep up the good work!

[tbkurz]

Dear ncpianoinstructor,

I'm glad you enjoy my videos! It's really great to hear that you like my musicality, because that is quite difficult for me. Thank you for watching my videos!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[jpianod]

You are a very talented young musician. I studied this piece last year and your interpretation is one of the most respectable interpretations of the Brahms Rhapsody I have ever seen. I can see that you are a very dedicated musician with amazing expression. Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment. Keep up the good work. Bravo. What repertoire are you working on currently?

[tbkurz]

Dear jpianod,

I'm so glad you enjoyed my performance of the Rhapsody! Currently, I'm working on Gaspard de la Nuit (be sure to check out my recently-posted video of Ondine) and Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 3.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[jpianod]

@tbkurz Very nice. Good luck with the cadenza in Rach 3! You are going to play these pieces beautifully. Have fun.

[TheBlueEyedOriginal]

Dear Aaron,

I love this! As a beguinner I am in awe by your preformances in hope I can reach this level. When I see you at age thirteen playing music from the greatest composers like Brahms, and I am just now teaching myself Kum Ba Yah, it makes me feel as if I should not play. Anyways, the point of this message was to say I love your music and keep playing

-Sincerly, Brianna <3

[tbkurz]

Dear Brianna,

Thanks so much for all of your great compliments! I really appreciate them. Thanks also for the encouraging words, and I hope enjoy playing piano!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[TheBlueEyedOriginal]

@tbkurz Anytime(:

[easkay]

An excellent performance, I too play this, but it's not youtube worthy yet. Fantastic expression, but it could be a mre even speed between the first 8 -12 bars and the bass octave jumps, otherwise an incredible achievement. Congratulations.

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much, easkay! I really appreciate your suggestions, but unfortunately I'm not playing this piece any more. Thanks also for watching!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[MsMasterjo]

thank's so much, Aaron for your beautiful interpretation of my favourite piece for the piano

[tbkurz]

I'm glad you enjoyed my performance, MsMasterjo, and thanks for watching my video! I really enjoy this piece as well.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[pianoOBBSESED]

Great performance!!!

[tbkurz]

Thanks, pianoOBBSESED!

Aaron

[pianoOBBSESED]

Great performance!!!

[hathor100]

hello Aaron, you are Exquisite, you play better that many pianists I have heard.

Bravo.

[tbkurz]

Thanks so much, hathor100!

Aaron

[SamGHLR]

wow! i play the same soing... but our versions sounds SO different!!! anyways, amazing job.... sam

[tbkurz]

Thanks for your compliments, SamGHLR, and I hope you enjoy playing this piece!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[Mj4551]

beauiful song... i just love how you put your heart and soul into the pieces, good job, i am also learning how to play this song on the piano too , which is pretty cool, one of my favorite.. also we are like close to age so it is cool to watch someone my age playing the same pieces.

[tbkurz]

Dear Mj4551,

Thank you for your awesome compliments! They're very meaningful to me. I hope you enjoy learning this piece (one of my favorites) and continue to enjoy playing piano!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[nunufatima]

Excellent! Wonderful touch, better than some Adults. I am very happy to hear this!!!!!

[tbkurz]

Thanks so much for your compliment about my interpretation, nunufatima!

Aaron

[harpkeys]

Beautiful playing of a beautiful piece of music.You have a lot of spirit that you will neve lose.

[tbkurz]

I'm so glad you enjoyed my video, harpkeys!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[Batgirl2612]

I'm 15 and I'm also struggling with this piece....love the way you played :D

[tbkurz]

Thanks, Batgirl2612!

Aaron

[bangyourmom101]

Hey. I'm 15 now and struggling with this one. Props to you, 1) because you were 13, and 2) because this is a hell of a lot better than Glenn Gould's interpretation. Bravo.

[tyuzynho]

@bangyourmom101 yeah, aaron plays it way better than glenn gould.

[bangyourmom101]

Hey. I'm 15 and struggling with this one. Props to you, 1) because you're 13, and 2) because this is a hell of a lot better than Glenn Gould's interpretation. Bravo.

[atlfalcons1818]

You play the notes very well and very clean. Now, just work on taking time to put some emotion into your playing. Brahms was a man who enjoyed the Classical era and used works of the great classical composers as inspiration. Even though he did not like the kind of virtuosity that Liszt and Chopin were inventing at the time, you can still use some their contributions such as rubato. It IS a Romantic era piece and that means you can take more liberties. You have a bright future ahead of you!

[tbkurz]

Dear atlfalcons1818,

I'm glad you enjoyed my performance! I greatly appreciate your suggestions, as well. Thanks for the encouraging words!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[someone2871]

you are really good:) I'm 13 too, and I am still practice on Beethovens temptest sonata...

[tbkurz]

Dear someone2871,

Thanks for the compliment! The Tempest sonata is one of my favorite ones by Beethoven.

Aaron

[doctorwhofanxD]

have u taken a diploma, nd if u have wt age?

[tbkurz]

Dear doctorwhofanxD,

I have not gotten a diploma, nor have I began attending college. Thanks for watching!

Aaron

[dmcII]

Wonderful job young man ! I play this piece as well and its much more difficult than it sounds. You're well on your way with it. Bravo !

[tbkurz]

Dear dmcII,

Thanks so much for the encouraging words! I'm glad you enjoyed my video.

Sincerely,

Araon

[amyj1234]

very very good...bravo young man...

[tbkurz]

Thanks, amyj1234!

Aaron 

[tscholent]

hope to see you perform some day in vancouver canada,,,I hope

[tbkurz]

I would love to perform in Vancouver some day! I have visited the city and I really enjoyed my time there.

Aaron

[eurypilos]

Bonjour Aaron,

C est très émouvant et beau de voir un garçon si jeune jouer des oeuvres si difficiles.Je suis pianiste moi même .Malheureusement mes deux fils de 6 et 8 ans ne sont pas vraiment intéressés par l'étude du piano.Je leur ai montré vos vidéos.Que me conseillez vous pour les motiver ?

Ce que vous faites est génial.

Recevez mes salutations musicales

Esté compositeur

[nico13112008]

I love it....♫

[leunge0]

this is really good. im playing this song for my abrsm performance diploma exam. just a thought, i think your right hand starting from bar 106 is just slightly too loud. well played overall though!

[tbkurz]

Dear leunge0,

Thank you for your compliments and suggestions! It means a lot to me that you took the time to critique me.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[tbkurz]

Dear leunge0,

I'm glad my video was able to help you! Hope your exam went well.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[djs427427]

That was SO awesome. I started learning this piece when I was in college. Even now after a lifetime of playing I don't play this as accurately as you do. You have the gift.

[tbkurz]

Dear djs427427,

Thank you for such a wonderful message! I really appreciate it.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[OldRabit]

Simply amazing!

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much, OldRabit! Thank you also for continuing to watch my videos!

Aaron

[ainsley2929]

your amazing, i love the way you play it

and its incredible at your age as well!!!

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much, ainsley2929! Thanks also for watching!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[Chrisy299]

Beautiful Brahms sound. I like listening to you.

[tbkurz]

Thank you, Chrisy299!

Aaron

[Guampanda6]

Do you take lessons? If so, how long have you been taking them?

[tbkurz]

Dear Guampanda6,

I have been taking lessons for eleven years. Thanks for watching my video!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[bjohnson671]

This was fantastic! But I do have a question for you, when you first started out with piano, did you learn right away, like a prodigy? What pieces did you start out with?

[tbkurz]

Dear bjohnson671,

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! My mother tells me that I picked up piano fairly quickly, but I was still only three years old. My first piece was twinkle twinkle little star.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[swimming54321]

Congrats, it's awesome!! :) Extremely beautiful and well-played with emotions and dynamics! :) Btw, how long did it take you to learn this piece?

[tbkurz]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, swimming54321! This piece took me about six or seven months to the level in this video.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[eyalli]

wow - such wonderfully played (& so "easily" - meaning without showing off how hard the piece is).

I think i would have like u 2 repeat the 1st part (until the "double line")...

love your dynamics & inner voices & the rubati

beautiful !

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much, eyalli, for your compliments on my performance of the Rhapsody! They really mean a lot to me. I hope you continue to watch my videos!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[feliciadominica]

cool...i love it!! :)

[tbkurz]

Thanks, feliciadominica!

Aaron

[tbkurz]

Thanks, feliciadominca!

Aaron

[nico13112008]

how many weeks have you practise for this piece and how long do you play the piano now? Keep up the good working!

Greetings

p.s: when can I see a new video from you?

[tbkurz]

Dear nico13112008,

Thanks for your compliments on my performance of the Rondo! I practiced this piece for probably 25 weeks before this performance, and currently I practice about two and a half hours a day, six days a week. I'll probably post a new video in the next few months.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[irishcowgirl77]

Bravo! I'm trying to decide what piece to tackle next, and my music teacher suggested this, and a Hungarian Dance by Brahms. However, I think I like the mood of this piece better. How old were you when you began piano lessons, if you don't mind me asking? I've only been playing for 6 years, but I wish I had started earlier. This was very, very well played in my opinion.

[tbkurz]

Dear irishcowgirl77,

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I began taking lessons when I was three years old. Thanks for watching!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[dzeljpiano]

You are a first class performer .

Your playing is from highest quality :)

[tbkurz]

Thanks so much, dzeljpiano!

Aaron

[Gitb999]

Well done!

[tbkurz]

Thank you, Gitb999!

Aaron

[Rockgoalie9]

Wow... I'm just starting the process of learning this piece, and expect I have a long way to go. I can only hope to play it as well as you do here. I'm definitely going to use your excellent video for refrence. Keep ticklin' those ivories!

[tbkurz]

Dear Rockgoalie9,

Thanks for your compliments regarding my video! I hope you enjoy playing this piece as well.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[nico13112008]

I wish i could play like you ^-^

How long are you playing the piano now & how long do you practise everyday? Do you have outher hobbys?

Maybe you wanted to see my videos but they're not so good^^

[tbkurz]

Dear nico13112008,

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

I've been playing for 14 years, and I practice about two and a half hours a day, six days a week. As for my other hobbies, I enjoy playing and watching sports, going skiing, and art.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[MusicMeddy]

Wow!!! You play this piece so brilliantly! And it looks some kind of easy for you but everyone can hear that it is absolutely not easy! You must have practiced it very long! I hope you will make some new videos soon because I really enjoy to watch them!

I wish I could play like you! Right now I´m playing the "Rondo alla Turca" and another Rondo of Mozart (KV 485 D-Major). Did you ever play this Rondo?

I am your fan, really, you are sooo talented!

I wish you the best fo your future!

[tbkurz]

Dear MusicMeddy,

Thank you so much for all of your amazing compliments regarding my performance of the Rhapsody! I hope to have at least two new videos up in the next couple weeks or so. I've never played KV 485, but I've heard it and do enjoy listening to it.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[pianogrll]

Thanks for sharing. You are obviously very musically talented and wise beyond your years.

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much, pianogrll!

Aaron

[eseigriegao]

hi!,it´s really nice to have the possibility to see,even in youtube the legacy that incredible artists have left.

I want to congratulate you for your skill, I would like to talk to you (by email if you want) : )

[tbkurz]

Dear eseigriegao,

Thanks so much for your encouraging and kind words. They really mean a lot to me. If you would like to talk to me further, feel free to comment on a video or email me through my channel.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[pianoplaya93]

This is truly amazing! I love your interpretation.  I wish you much success in the future.

[tbkurz]

Dear pianoplaya93,

Thank you so much for the compliments regarding my interpretation! I'm glad you like it.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[egm412]

You have a wonderful feel of music! It was a joy to listen. :) Thank you for posting it.

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much egm412! Thanks for watching!

Aaron

[ThereseAline]

Wow, you're very talented.

[tbkurz]

Dear ThereseAline,

Thanks for the compliment and for favoriting my video on your channel!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[KHroxas1020]

Amazing! I like this piece.

[tbkurz]

Thanks so much KHroxas1020! I enjoy it too.

Aaron

[picguy145]

Great Job Aaron!! Thx. for posting!!

[tbkurz]

Thanks picguy145!

Aaron

[pa3z1610]

This is amazing!!! such a good melody! keep on man!

[tbkurz]

Dear pa3z1610,

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the encouraging words!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[davidvlds]

This is anamazing performance, great sound and with such class. You are going to be an amazing Pianist. 5*

[tbkurz]

Dear davidvlds,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the performance. Thanks for watching the video!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[MonicaArhitech]

Hey! You are a great kid and a very talented performer. i am very impressed by your hard work and all the sacrifice I'm sure you make. I'm very sure you will become a very big star in a few years. I wanted to ask you, how many hours do you practice per day and at what age did you start playing the piano? And, do you also compose music?

[tbkurz]

Dear MonicaArhitech,

First of all, thanks for watching my videos! I practice about two and a half hours a day, six days a week, but it gets to be about three a day in the week before competitions. I began playing piano at the age of three. I do compose music and I'm working on a few pieces right now, but at the time I have no idea whether I will make them public or not.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[Dapyyy]

You are so cool!!!

Even though I'm around your age... I can never do that.... I tried with the Clarinet which was tough.

Anyway, work hard!!!

I'll be looking forward to your videos!!!

[tbkurz]

Dear Dapyyy,

I'm so glad you enjoyed my performance of the piece! I hope to put on some new videos soon. Thanks for watching!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[judyesther]

Beautiful playing!

Very nice performance!

Judyesther

[tbkurz]

Thanks so much judyesther for your compliments regarding my video!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[musicamusement]

Your playing is marvelous! You have the calm assurance of a mature pianist coupled with extraordinary expressiveness! This is a splendid piece! ***** and my best wishes, Lorna

[tbkurz]

Dear Lorna,

I'm so glad that you liked my interpretation of the piece! I worked a long time to master it, so I'm really satisfied that people like it. Thanks for watching my video!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[jbplaysmusic]

Do you have perfect pitch? You sure play like you do! Have you heard of Helene Grimaud? She plays this piece and her version sounds the closest to yours. Great job! Justin♫

[tbkurz]

Dear Justin,

I do have perfect pitch, but how did you guess that? I have never heard of Helene Grimaud, but I will look up who she is and watch her video! Thanks for the compliment!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[Shotty14]

i didnt even blink once with my eyes, thats how good it is. I wanted to see and hear every single note of it.

Keep up the good work !!!

[tbkurz]

Dear Shotty14,

I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on this video and for continuing to watch my videos!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[VoceVersatile]

Prodigiously good ***** Bravo, il piccolo maestro.

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much VoceVersatile!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[francesca49]

Veramente bravo

Complimenti!!!!

[tbkurz]

Thanks so much!

Aaron

[OldRabit]

This is fabulous, Aaron!

[italco312]

Another great performance, Aaron.  Bravo!

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much, italco312! Thanks also for watching my videos!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[serassi614]

Amazing

Very good ***********

[OrganLiturgic]

Molto bravo

[tbkurz]

Thanks OrganLiturgic!

Aaron

[decimaquinta69]

Fantastico

[PianoKidElaine369]

Terrific performance! 5 stars!

[NoemiAuroraeco]

Great Aaron, best wishes to you!!!

[dclearyea]

I'm actually working on this piece and was checking out YouTube to listen to it. I have to say, I thought yours was the best by far. So genuine and emotional. Loved it. I hope you continue working hard on your music and I wish you the best of success in your future.

[tbkurz]

Dear dclearyea,

I'm so glad that you enjoyed my performance of the Brahms! Thank you so much for the wonderful encouragement!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[Toscanini2008]

So matured at a young age. Excellent performance.

[tbkurz]

Thanks so much!

Aaron

[ThatRachGirl]

Wow! The best rendition on YouTube. Fantastic job, kid. :)

[tbkurz]

Thank you so much!!!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[seasofpoppies]

I have the Deutsche Grammophon recording of Ivo Pogorelich playing this - I'm sure he'd think as highly of your performance as I do. Congratulations.

[tbkurz]

Dear seasofpoppies,

Thank you for your wonderful compliments of my performance! I'm glad you liked my interpretation of the Brahms! Thanks for watching my videos!

SIncerely,

Aaron

[gerardbedecarter]

I like your Brahms very much !!!

[tbkurz]

Thank you!

Aaron

[mdCoVeRbm]

Wow! I must say, to be this good at this young you must be a very driven person. Good Work!! The Sky is the limit for your music, and you can take it as far as you want.

[tbkurz]

Dear mdCoVeRbm,

Thank you so much for your encouraging words! I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching my performance of the Brahms!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[LuckyLeny92]

Yeah, really impressive! I've learned this rhapsody with 16 years (now I'm 17 ^^) and it's really awesome to see you with your 13 years playing this so soulful. Btw, I'm admiring you for playing this by heart!

[tbkurz]

Dear LuckyLeny92,

Thank you so much for your wonderful encouragement! It really means a lot to me.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[asub3292]

my fingers feel inferior lol

well done!

[tbkurz]

Dear asub3292,

I'm glad you liked my technique! Thanks for the encouragement!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[asub3292]

thank you, you seem to really put emotion into playing

most kids your age play well, but to them its just something to do, i can definately see some self motivation out of either passion or love for the music

you earn any compliments you get on this!

[tbkurz]

Nice to hear from you, Lizzy. Thanks for the compliment on the Brahms.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[JuanCarlosPUCP]

Hi Aaron. Congratulations for such a solid performance of Brahms. You manage very well the technique of differential touch on the same register and with the same hand. This skill is needed to play the difficult Più lento section of the fourth ballad.

As always you give us inspiring music. Get on with your career. Éxitos!

[tbkurz]

Dear JuanCarlosPUCP,

Thank you so much for your compliments regarding the Brahms! It took a very long time to perfect, so I'm glad that people like it. Thanks so much also for continuing to watch my videos!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[JW1630]

Very good!!!!!

You really play very nice...

Keep on working hard!!!

[tbkurz]

Dear JW1630,

I'm so glad you enjoyed my performance! Thanks for watching my newest video!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[Jeffiek6206]

Very very nice....

Your cousins in Houston, The Kleins

[drtmuir]

Splendid-- this is not an easy piece, no Brahms is.

[tbkurz]

Thanks drtmuir!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[MatthewJohnIgnacio]

Bravo...I'm learning how to phrase, moving the line to the end instead of having gaps in the phrase. A rhapsody captures the performers heart and emotions.

[tbkurz]

Dear MattherJohnIgnacio,

I'm glad you enjoyed my performance! I hope you continue to play piano and enjoy learning new things.

Sincerely,

Aaron

[LCH14]

Great, as always.

[tbkurz]

Thanks!

Aaron

[EliGioCic]

this is really beautiful

[flubberfriend]

superb!!! how long have you been playing? you must of heard this many times but you really are a music prodigy! i'll be looking forward for your next performance!!!

[tbkurz]

Dear flubberfriend,

I have been playing piano for almost 11 years. Thank you so much for your wonderful compliment!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[MusicDoLove]

Hi Aaron! That was a spectacular performance, among the very best I've ever heard. Always 5/5 for your outstanding work.

[MayadaJeffery]

Nice, Aaron! And, really nice sounding piano/recording (even the low resolution compressed sound of YouTube.)

Congrats on your hard work and discipline.

[tbkurz]

Dear MayadaJeffery,

I'm so glad that you enjoyed my performance! Thank you for watching my videos!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[theotse]

Marvelous, Aaron!! Just love this piece and your interpretation. Thanks for sharing!

[tbkurz]

Dear theotse,

Thanks for your comments and also for watching my newest performance!

Sincerely,

Aaron

[bossbaitt]

Awesome!

[tbkurz]

Thanks!

Aaron

[bestckt]

Another beautiful performance, Aaron. I'm so glad you post these on here! Thanks!

[tbkurz]

Dear bestckt,

Thanks! I appreciate that you continue to visit my channel.

Sincerely,

Aaron Kurz

[neonmuffin24]

Hey Aaron!

This is beautiful! I totally respect you for putting in the time and effort to play this flawlessly. Marvelous.

[tbkurz]

Dear Jessie,

I appreciate your comments and compliments!

Thanks,

Aaron