Prelude Op.28 No.15 Raindrops - Chopin (J.m.w.Clarke)

Chopins "Raindrops" Prelude

Performed by myself (J.m.w.Clarke)

Prelude No. 15 in D-flat, nicknamed the "Raindrop" Prelude, is the longest of the twenty-four. The main melody is repeated three times; the melody in the middle, however, is much more dark and dramatic. Written at Valdemosa, Majorca, in 1838. It is said to have been suggested by the dripping of raindrops from the roof; hence the continuously repeated A flat = G sharp, which is the dominant both of the main key and of the C sharp minor middle section.

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• Prelude
• Op
• 28
• No
• 15
• Raindrops
• Chopin
• Clarke

[marcphilos]

Hate to sound overly sentimental, but this rendition brought a "raindrop" to my eye. Unlike most pianists, you've actually taken this piece down to a proper tempo, allowing the listener to fully take in each moment in blissful quietude. Even the "stormy" middle section retained an element of passionate introspection. I commend you for this interpretation.

[Dotcom00]

@marcphilos Thanks alot for the kind words :)

[fiddleheadlyd]

This is beautiful!!! I'm just starting to play this as well, and your rendition is amazing. Great work.

[Dotcom00]

@fiddleheadlyd id love to hear your rendition when its finished :)

[DeadFoxMS89]

This has been my favorite version of this song i've heard so far on youtube by far. i'm really enjoying this.

[Dotcom00]

@DeadFoxMS89 thanks alot for your kind words, i makes me extremely happy to hear when people are enjoying my playing

i should be uploading 3 more chopin pieces this summer now that im on holiday from work, i hope you listen to them when they're up and enjoy them as much as this one =)

[dasmokedog]

This is my favorite piece from Chopin. You can feel the pain and suffering he went through while composing this piece. Chopin, suffering from Leukemia, and Amandine Aurore Lucille Dupin left for Majorca to aid in his recovery. During the miserable winter they were driven out of Majorca because they were not wed. They found lodging in a monastery in Valldemossa. It was here during a terrible winter that Chopin composed this masterpiece.

My hats off to pianist for a truly authentic rendition!

[Calum97ginga]

not a fan of classical meself but my god what a piece :)

[xXNickehhXx]

no word of a lie. i had a headache 5 minutes ago. and then when i started listening to this, it went away :O THANK YOU <3 x

[EversoleKid]

The piece is wonderful enough, but to hear that you've played it yourself makes me shiver: Absolutely marvellous! I'm glad to read, that so many other people are feeling the same. You should not be allowed to leave stage anymore ;-)

[IncognitoObserver]

best version i've heard so far

[n00bTub3R182]

2:09

Oh fuck, that gave me goose bumps!!!!!

[MsJames9elias]

Yeah this is well done, i always think the D flat (?) drone should have a consistent tempo throughout the piece, kinda juxtaposing everything else that's happening around it.

[MrFBeard]

I like! I would love to hear you play the Berceuse.

[cds123564]

When I listen to this song I feel like the high notes want to drift off to Heaven, but the lower notes keep saying " no no no no!" and are dragging them down.

[Sylderon]

@TLaitharex I wouldn't say angry so much as I would say 'insistent', or perhaps 'emphatic'.

[TheLocalcat]

You're really good! I love this rendition. Like many others said, this tempo is just right. And you make the appropriate dynamics. Flawless...