Samuel Barber Excursion Op.20 1st movement

[cashkenazipiano]

Trains aren't very romanticist. I think this is very well played, but it would have been awful if she had actually "romanticized" it (rubato, gentler phrasing, etc when this is supposed to sound as blocky and sharp as a train)

[rmac1042]

I can't believe I missed an opportunity to study with Barber when I was elegible after junior college, because of my stupid attitude with regard to going to college upper division! I kick myself in the behind every time I recall this...

[LoveDoraemon1993]

Wow !!!!!

[MERTx123]

I've been using 51232124 in the opening. I'm just starting this piece... Kinda tough overall

[KatKnapp11]

she's the only one i can find on youtube who can actually play this piece well

[aaronclaytondunn]

51342145 is the fingering I use.

[schroderr]

Can you tell me what fingering you use in the left hand for the opening?

[rottyboyy]

this girl can play

way to go melody

and thank you

[harr7959]

Kanaechan! Its dustin! I love your videos:) We should hang out in America sometime!!

[jpeacock4]

Who cares if she plays it "Romanticized"? It's so much more enjoyable and passionate that way. I love the musicality.

[belachappy]

Romanticized..

[marginallymental]

If you threatened to publish my bank PIN, stole all my money, doused me in gasoline and lit me on fire, I could still never play as well as this. Sigh.

[Listy]

Too romatic period style, not sole American.

[RutgersPro]

you do realize that the composer was born 10 years after the romantic period ended, and he didn't write the piece until around 1944. fyi

[grf0492]

Well played. I am learning this movement right now. It's pretty challenging, rhythmically.

[rippinritter]

Extremely well played. I'm learning that right now and i hope to be able to play it this well.

[Jw22DeeJay]

yes because that's what the composer named it.

[Simon0]

i wanted to know why he named it thusly (cool word, thusly!)

[Simon0]

anyone know why these 4 pieces (this is one of them) are called "excursions".

[Simon0]

eh? Why did someone mark your comment as spam! Nice thanks for reply.

OH yeah. I can visualise a horse for the final one. Sort of!

[garon604]

the first movement is supposedly meant to represent a train.. haha.

there's a line in my score that says they're meant to be american idioms. =S

[Simon0]

this is a great piece I am just learning it.  v well played i thought.

[BeckyRawMusic]

wow wow wow, I need to learn this! well played!

[detectivesnoopdog]

it's the best on recording on youtube so far

[tastibasti]

thats right!!! i´m gonna play this sonata this semester. will be much work, i guess!!!

[jero13595]

Have you heard Horowitz's interpretation?

[murpheeplaysflute]

awesome dynamic contrasts!  I love your interpretation of this.

[johnlanou]

super strong soft touch on the left hand!

[Mintch18]

Very well played. However, the first dissonant chord at the end of the piece (time 2:42) was played incorrectly according to my copy. All the chords should be F# C E Ab. Also, these chords should not be rolled, as this will unnecessarily distinguish them from the F major and C major and minor chords that follow.

[Simon0]

i think her hand is too small thats why she rolled them. my hand is big enough to play the whole chord normally!

[cashkenazipiano]

@Mintch18 you're right they really need to not be rolled because they are a train whistle! However it is not her fault that she cannot reach them-just unfortunate. i played along with her and she does play the F# C E Ab like you say, which is the correct chord.

[crazyasianpiano]

Very Nice! The different rhythms in the two hands make it especially difficult.

[Sky7228]

this was incredible! you have some real talent especially with changes in dynamics !!

[perlstels]

wow greatttt job!!!

you did an excellent job in playing with the right dynamic changes esp from f to p, or vice versa.

and you play without any tension in your arms/shoulders (or so it looks like).

good work!