Chopin: Souvenir de Paganini

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Like many musicians of his generation, Chopin was dazzled by the wizardry of Paganini, whom he first heard in Warsaw in 1829. At this concert, Paganini also played his variations on "O mamma, mamma cara" from "Carnival of Venice", Op.10. Here is a performance of this piece:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XSng-PkNBg

Paganini's playing inspired the 19-year old Chopin to write an own set of variations on this folk song -- a charming little homage to Paganini.

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[moxsmoxs7]

Molto bene,benissimo!!!Thank you,sir

[pianovirus]

grazie!

[Ichneumon1980]

what a lovely piece - beautiful and awesome playing!!

[pianovirus]

Thanks for your nice words, Ichneumon1980!

[gromoglas77]

Amasing! Respect!!!!

[pianovirus]

Dear Nastia (or is it Liuba)! I'm glad you liked it. I have enjoyed all of your recital videos so far. Let's keep in touch. Tobias

[thomasojii31]

Ah, this is very, very beautiful!! (So sweet)

Many thanks.

[libetta]

i played this for a march recital however i got bad praises, and i think i vow never to play this again

[richclayderman]

good playing

[musicbox99]

Great interpretation