Khachaturian Piano Concerto - II. Andante con anima

This is me playing with myself, so to speak. I had previously recorded the orchestra part (more or less) on my keyboard. This is me playing the piano part (more or less) while the orchestra part played back. Let me know what you think, and what I can do to improve.

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[sanjosemike]

In order to record this, the pianist had to "lay down" the orchestral part, counting very carefully, in order to play the solo part over it. This included difficult page turns (he probably had somebody do that for him). It's amazing how many really talented (amateur) pianists there are around.

KUDO's to Sprakyfry (if you're the pianist).

Damn good job.

sanjosemike

[sparkyfry]

Thanks, Mike. You've clearly attempted similar performances as well.

[webwatch2]

Hey, I knew him before he sold out!!!

[sparkyfry]

You knew Khachaturian?

[arkancide]

Piano stool needs WD40!

[Carlowski]

way too much information!

[leekoenig]

Averyms. Katin does a fine job on this concerto. Have you listen to William Kapell's interpretation? It is my favorite :)

[ani018]

i absolutely adore khachaturyan

and people who play him this good,... well i admire them

good job

[virgilmihailescu]

this is my favorite part of the concerto, I can't find it on you tube with orchestra...

about this interpretation here, yeah, it's mechanical :D

[fartlestucks]

Bravo! You can't really improve much Bcos u've hit the limits of the medium.Already it's v difficult w 2(true)pianos,one imitating strings,etc,then you add the electronic element,(no real physical feedback),and to top it all, you must syncronize w yrself.So,all considered,its not too bad!Possible improvements:fill up richer moments in the orch part(always poorly written)&try2 avoid metronome effect,(i kno U hav2keep time somehow!),more flexibility,and..Get that seat fixed!

[averyms]

I only like it by conductor Hugo Rignold of the London Symphony Orchestra performed by Peter Katin. This hurts me. But I still love it. When I was a child my Father listened to this while painting. It reminds me forever of him.

[MIFFLISH]

Do you have a MIDI of this you can send me? I would love it!

[wesleyan97]

I was conceived to this piece!

[sanjosemike]

Actually yes. The Brahms Haydn Variations. This was a bit "easier" than yours because I didn't have to have anyone help me turn the pages for each variation. Also, the rhythms are more straightforward. Although I have seen the Khachaturian Concerto, it would never occur to me to try to do what you did.

My hat's off!

sanjosemike