Chopin - Prelude In E Minor Op. 28, No. 4

[teakbridge101]

Hey, Mighty, I just posted my own version of this. I was wondering what your thoughts were. Thanks so much.

[teakbridge101]

Have you tried it on a Steinway S grand? Those have the biggest sound! Even better than a D.

[mightyquincy109]

Well this is a Model B, so it's only 7 feet as opposed to a D which is 9 feet. I'm familiar with the Model S though, and I can't say I agree. But what makes you say that? Just curious.

[teakbridge101]

Frankly, it's because I have tried all of the Steinway grands and have found that model to be the most superb in overall sound. It is so big and full for only 5' 1". Now, I know from having played 87,000 dollar grands that they are clearly superior instruments, as I am sure the B model you play is, but for me, the price, tone, dynamic range, and sweetness is just excellent for the package. I played one a year ago at Steinway Hall in Dallas and still like it. It may be just my taste, though^^.

[mightyquincy109]

Hmmm, interesting. Well I appreciate your input and I'll be sure to take a fresh look at the Model S the next time I visit Steinway Hall, which I do frequently. Not only do I enjoy playing these wonderful instruments, I admire them so much by themselves. I consider every piano to be an individual work of art.

[luvs2dnce93]

Wow you are extremely talented! I've just started taking piano lessons a few months ago. So I can't wait until I can play a piece like this. Really good job!

[Twintastic37]

Wow, that was absolutely gorgeous. You are incredibly talented. I'm starting to learn this and fear I will never sound this that good. Wow, I think I listened to this five times before I could actually form a thought. So stunning I was speechless.

[Strakos0]

somewhere too fast, but good :)

[FXIX]

i want to ask does that EXPRESSIVO in this piece means you could change speed by expressions? because my teacher keep telling me to KEEP the BEAT and SPEED in my performance test, that was anoyed me :{

[mightyquincy109]

Espressivo means simply to play the piece with plenty of expression. While I'm sure that your teacher knows what he or she is talking about, I disagree that a completely steady tempo is required in the piece. I think rubato can be used to great effect, as long it is not overdone, something that I struggled with when first learning the piece. I think that a constant tempo throughout makes the piece uninteresting.

[mightyquincy109]

I also think that I play it with less rubato now than I did when I made this video a year and a half ago.

[DigitalViscosity]

Its the romantic period playing anything but rubato takes away from the feeling. Just remember when you rob time you have to give time back, I would bring out what I like the most about a phrase and then give back at the less interesting parts. But remember never to rush the piece and keep the beautiful melody I hear coming out of your fingers. You have a very clean legato, have you been practicing Hanon exercises as well?

[teakbridge101]

@DigitalViscosity It is a falsely assumed notion that stolen time must be returned. Rubato means "stolen" period, not "steal and then return what has been stolen."

[DigitalViscosity]

@teakbridge101 quote "Tempo rubato (or a tempo rubato) means literally in robbed time, i.e., duration taken from one measure or beat and given to another, but in modern practice the term is quite generally applied to any irregularity of rhythm or tempo not definitely indicated in the score."

[FXIX]

yes, I like the NON-constant tempo style, because i'm odd pianist; so don't like to follow the rules~~ thanks man you're great

[picguy145]

You are very gifted. I hope you will stay with it. How much do you practice a day?

[mightyquincy109]

Thank you, and I certainly will be staying with it because I am a voice and piano major at Westminster Choir College. I generally practice 1-2 hours a day, sometimes more, depending on the day.

[picguy145]

wow, I tell yea I wish I had the time to play that much everyday.Are planing on teaching?

[schm4ve]

I think the agogic is very much overdone, but still a nice performance

[irondawson]

LOve this interpretation,,,,How would you do it now ?

[lalijew]

Very nice!

[HelenaLovesKateBush]

Nice performance!!

I play this one too, but your performance is better!!

Good job!

[aawpiano2007]

so inspiring! I wish I had watched this before I posted my video. Personally I like your interpretation of this Chopin's prelude.

[BugaDotCom]

really nice interpretation, not like the other amateurish ones that are posted here.

is it common to have steinways in your highschools? are you american? student or teacher? i wish i had at least an available piano in school!

[mightyquincy109]

It's something that we get to brag about here in Warwick, NY ;-). I'm a student and we're lucky enough to have an organization in our town that is turning us into the first all-Steinway district in the country (secondary school). This piano is one of the first three that we received and it's my baby. I've even got my own key to it. But yes, we are very lucky to be so unique in that respect.

Thanks for your compliment as well.

[DariaVelZiutka]

I like this prelude. It's beautiful.

Furthermore, I consider your playing truly good. :-) Keep on playing! (I know I'm repeating myself :-P)

[WeedomHP]

Nice....

You weren't doing this at school were you?

[mightyquincy109]

I was indeed.

[rayforu]

you nailed it. nice performance, nice sound... I wish I could play on that piano =P