The Lark - Balakirev

[hjiuhfhrehui]

iiiiii really dont understand how people can whrite such a moving piece... how can they get the exact feeling that there having on sheet music ????

im going to study composition.. and piano.. but when i whrite music i cant get this much emotion on the sheet music........

how longer i think of music, how more i understand how special it is..

your playing was good :D.. but personally i was thinking some parts where a bit to slow.

but keep up the good work

[sorofolio]

Very nice playing! The song is lovely as well. It is a very piece full of expression, and you played it well. May I ask, as I am unfamiliar with the Canadian RCM system, do the grades go along with school grades, or are they different? Thank you. And again very beautiful playing. :)

[Hockeyman63]

WOW! Nice playing & nice camera work. You're certainly going to go places, young man.

[AvrilP43]

Impressive, impassioned playing of this famous piece.

[cancakmur]

very good, Bravo

[jwabacus]

@onslow28 - You're far too kind. Thanks for your generous comments. My music teacher (magically) obtains music from God-knows-where and, poof, I'm learning it. I'm happy that you enjoyed the music!

[PianoIsTuned]

Excellent in every way! Congratulations!!

[Xtrem3Poptarts]

I still can't get over the fact that you are only 14!

[jwabacus]

Perhaps you can think of another way of saying "thenique (sic) is very bad."

I'm but 14 years old and have lots to learn - that's for sure; however, it's not encouraging - or even helpful - to have such a pejorative comment.

Perhaps you can be more specific - say at 5:17 the Gb octave is (far) too loud (it is) ... or that kind of comment instead of a general overall damnation.

Anyways, thanks for your comment as depreciatory as it is! I'll continue to work hard.

[MmRogers1988]

I don't think that 'musicpiano14' speaks English well or even at all. Maybe he's using a computer translator that's giving him these awkward language skills (and spellings).

You're doing a great job, kid! I play piano pretty well and I see nothing terribly wrong with your technique. I don't play at the professional level though. It's too bad musicpiano14 can't give specifics of why your playing is, according to him, very bad.

Barring that I would just ignore his ravings.

[stefyeatworld225]

this song gives me chills its soooo good. well done.

[444mariam]

brawo

[Vook]

Also, since you did this piece so well and you really seem to enjoy it, I'd recommend looking at Granados's "The Maiden and the Nightingale" as a possible ARCT piece.

Again, wonderful job. I would never have guessed, from an audio recording alone, that this was from the same young man who played the Nocturne and other pieces just a short while ago. Keep it up; you have got a great talent.

[Vook]

Wow, this piece is so pretty and evocative. It kind of reminds me of Liszt's "Liebestraum", and I find it hard to believe that this is from the same composer who wrote "Islamey".

Your playing has become so much better! I guess playing those nocturnes really did move you, didn't it. You did this wonderfully; the whole way you had so much control over all the voices, which I think is so important for a piece like this with so many soaring runs and moody chords at the same time.

[jwabacus]

Many thanks for your generous encouragement. I listened to Granados's "The Maiden and the Nightingale" and it's hauntingly compelling as well. I'm learning some Rachmaninoff and a Chopin Etude now - both are challenging but incredibly rewarding. Again, thanks for your kind words.

[Drsmark1994]

Words fail me. I find your playing extremely evocative. Bravo!

[TimK999]

This is a well-done and emotional playing of this piece. It shows intense and mature playing. I really liked it.

[mskerratt]

Profoundly moving & wonderfully played. This is outstanding work. Bravo!

[tonyyezj]

Well done! Very nicely interpreted, the sadness is well captured. I liked where you put your rubatos. One suggestion: at 5:20, a decrescendo would've been nice, and coming at the first trill should be at pianissimo, though its not easy with the accelerando there, but that's really your opinion, afterall, this is your interpretation of the piece. Your trills and scale passages were played with clarity and great dexterity.

Excellent job my friend :)

[tonyyezj]

Oh yeah and 5 stars too!!

[tonyyezj]

Oh yeah, you could use a little bit more dynamics at certain places.

[al4319]

Marvelous!

[PianoIsTuned]

Absolutely wonderful playing.

[ghillier1]

Simply wonderful playing! I'm so glad that I stumbled upon this - it's made my day. All the best and am looking forward to more of this caliber of playing from you.

[piano6861]

Josh, I missed this because you posted the week we moved and life has been hectic. Your playing has matured a lot! This is a great choice for you. I can feel your inspiration! You love it and your playing makes me love it , too. Keep up the fabulous work! Bravo!

[pianowatt]

Wonderful playing & interpretation!

[ra4419]

An impressive and stylistic performance of this classic romantic piece today. I thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to other classical performances from you. Congratulations and keep up the great work!

[AvaMac55]

This was an incredible performance of this intensely romantic piece. Well-done, sir!

[Hockeyman63]

I can't believe that a young man as young as you are can play this! That is freakin' awesome!

[kallen1999]

Wonderful playing of a great Romantic classic! I absolutely loved it - and played it quite a few years ago. REALLY nice!

[MWtm4]

Incredible playing! I'm most impressed. This is NOT an easy piece and you played it well!

[GregAnthus]

Extraordinary playing - absolutely amazing. Thank you for posting this!

[turtlezilla9]

That was excellent! The trills were very clear and the dynamic and rubato added a romatic mood to the piece. Super job!

[PeterU1949]

This is incredibly powerful playing; you obviously play from the heart and it shows.  Well-done, young man. It's certainly worth watching in HD.

[Marmac1938]

Great!, what a wonderful talent you have. All of the hard work has certainly paid off 'big time'. We are proud to know you. Keep up the good work.

[JaneAustin57]

Absolutely sublime! Gave me genuine shivers down my spine -  especially around 5:35 and other places as well. Very sensitive playing.

[MirrorImageFilms]

Gahh, wow, I can really see the ... passion... and love... when you played this, its all there so... boldy! :] You sure do have talentt, pal. I was sent here by Simon himself, and I think I might just thank himm extra now ;]

Carry on teh playingg dudee, you're great! =D

[tituscaesar]

aha! have you had a hair-cut, josh? i have too. hi5! lol

through your beautiful playing it was easy to visualize the lark flying majestically in the sky...magnificient!

would you agree that there is a subtle element of sadness in this piece? bitterweet perhaps?

thanks so much josh! what a treat:)

p.s. liked your thoughtful pose @4.44 :)

[Xtrem3Poptarts]

I am speechless, you continue to stun me with your abilities. You are going to go far, especially with the talents and perseverance you have.

5/5. Amazing.

[PressF5forHelp]

Congratulations, it's an absolute joy to watch this video.

It's sure worth to watch it in HD.

First class, well done!

[qzpt84]

Amazing! This may be my favourite of yours now and there are many to choose from! I had tears at 5:41... Marvellous! Keep up the great work!

[SandyWalters]

Excellent playing from such a young man. WOW is all I can say.

[David9851]

WOW......wonderful !!

I really enjoyed your performance Josh..........Congratulations !!!

[atesla199]

Incredible mature playing presented with passion and technical excellence. This was a joy to listen to - and I haven't even watched in HD yet! Congratulations.