Ignace Leybach : 5th Nocturne (in Ab) , Op. 52 No. 5

[jade03092007]

Nocturne tres brillant . Belle interpretation .merci ann

[PSearPianist]

@jade03092007 Mon plaisir!

[albertelliswearengen]

Larry David.... is.... that you?

[PSearPianist]

@albertelliswearengen Sorry......no!

[albertelliswearengen]

@PSearPianist Well, that's unfortunate, but don't worry; wonderful playing regardless!

[BrunetteBarbie21]

This is lovely.

[PSearPianist]

@BrunetteBarbie21 Thank you!

[Musicaespressivo]

I am surprised that no one has commented on the obvious similarity of the main theme here with the far more familiar aria "M'appari" from the operetta "Martha" by Flotow. I think the Flotow came first, but I am not sure. The first bar (key aside) is identical. I have often wondered if the popularity of this piece is due to its instant recognizability-sort of like all those Andrew Lloyd Webber songs that start off like a tune you already know?

[PSearPianist]

@Musicaespressivo Thanks for that.  I will have to check this out - I don't know the Flotow piece offhand.

[davidcesarino]

Thank you for this great music.

[PSearPianist]

@davidcesarino That's a pleasure!

[lialim]

I am impressed. You are the best at playing this music of all the ones in youtube. Such beautiful expressions... I taught myself to play piano and this is one of my favorites. I have never attempted playing the entire piece because I am only a grade 2 at the most. Thank you for sharing.  Brovo.

[PSearPianist]

@lialim Thanks for your very kind comment, and bravo to you for teaching yourself to play piano well enough to play some of this piece. I have probably played more of this sort of music in my lifetime than most people posting on YouTube, so it doesn't take me too long to learn pieces like this!

[jinskiis]

@PSearPianist yay for romantic music :D

[PSearPianist]

@jinskiis Seconded!

[rubanetti]

Great piece and performance. You are such a great pianist. I hope someday someone play my pieces in the way you play. Regards.

[PSearPianist]

@rubanetti Work hard at your playing, and you will surely surpass me!

[MrSebas56]

very nice performance, im trying to learn this :D

[PSearPianist]

@MrSebas56 Thank you - and I wish you every success with your study of the piece!

[4candles]

... I meant videos, but congratulations on your 1m+ views too! ;)

[PSearPianist]

@4candles Thank you for the kind wishes! The next thing is to get 1m+ views on a single video - but how on earth do I do that??

[4candles]

And congratulations on your 1,000+ views!

[EdBallMusic]

Great stuff as usual, Phillip. Here's to the next thousand! ;)

[PSearPianist]

@EdBallMusic Thank you. That will take a long time!

[paopaomanalansan]

So Chopinesque, with a little bit of an influence from the classical. This rendition is so poetic with the rich and warm piano sound. Thanks for sharing...

[PSearPianist]

@paopaomanalansan That's a pleasure!

[ohyeah217]

A lovely rendition! I think Leybach is so under-rated.... Congrats on 1,000 pieces shared with the world!!! Simply AMAZING !!!

[PSearPianist]

@ohyeah217 Thank you for that!

[pianoandkidz]

Thanks for sharing this. I played this piece over and over when I was younger....though I always had some trouble with the repeated notes in the right hand. I enjoyed your smooth and wonderful rendition.

[PSearPianist]

@pianoandkidz Thank you. It is really interesting to find that this piece is still played today. It is certainly a challenge to keep the repeated chords 'down'.

[stambox]

Congratulations on your one thousandth performance! We look forward to many more. And thank you for the sensitive and skillful performance of Leybach's charming piece.

[PSearPianist]

@stambox That's very kind - I'm sure I will continue the series, as there is no lack of material!

[dtscott13]

Congratulations on 1000 videos, sir! Thanks for all the posts.

[PSearPianist]

@dtscott13 Thank you - it's a pleasure!

[gerardbedecarter]

Congratulations on reaching the tonne, Phillip!

[PSearPianist]

@gerardbedecarter Well, it was not a particular target - but here I am!

[madvlad00]

Congrats on 1,000 quality recordings!

[PSearPianist]

@madvlad00 Thanks very much!

[Oluyemi74]

Congrats Phillip, on your 1000th video.

Your interpretations are brilliant and I look forward to your future uploads.

[PSearPianist]

@Oluyemi74 Thank you for that - I hope there will be plenty more!