Preludes 21 (B Flat major) & 22 (G minor) - Chopin

Though it is somewhat like a nocturne, this prelude has a dramatic climax & a unique ending only Chopin could have gotten away with.

I believe Chopin's preludes were meant to be heard in pairs (the major & minor keys), so #22 is included as well. They make a good contrast.

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• chopin
• prelude
• classical
• piano

[rietta]

great job playing. i am a very emotional person as well and thats why chopin happens to be my favorite composer

[Kamibambiraptor]

Chopin has been my favourite composer ever since I first played a piece of his (a much simplified version of the waltz in A-Minor) many years ago.

[Victor1Piano]

Wow, wonderful! I'm learning the prelude 21 now and I loved your interpretation! :) Congratulations!

You have so many sheet music on the piano!! haauhauh I just can have one in front of me because if not i'm am confused! kkk

[Kamibambiraptor]

Thank you!

My piano is always crowded with sheet music, as I am usually playing a number of different pieces at any time. It can get confusing at times trying to find stuff. :(

[kingjepoy]

Nice interpretation! The B-flat major is my one and only memorized Chopin Prelude. I love it!

[Kamibambiraptor]

Thank you! It's a unique piece only Chopin could have written. :)

[Kamibambiraptor]

You're welcome; I am glad you liked the tempo I chose. :) I'm sorry to hear that your teacher doesn't like Chopin; Chopin is my favourite composer, and in many people's opinion, the best composer for the piano. That isn't to say he is 'everything'; all the other composers have their own particular charms, but since I am an emotional sort of person, the Romantic period & Chopin have great appeal for me.

[amenue]

Thank you so much for posting this! For someone who's trying to learn no. 21 (whose teacher disapproves of Chopin, and, I suspect, of the Romantic period in general) and so is listening to every recording under the sun of it, it's nice to hear it played slowly.

[Kamibambiraptor]

Myself, I am happy enough with the touch for the most part; the last part of the piece contains more mistakes than I'd like. Post some vids of your own; I'll be happy to comment. :) I usually prefer to play with the music even when I do have a piece memorized.

[jecian1978]

Its not as much as how many mistakes, cause you don't make too many, but you got to work on your touch. I know the music your playing isn't too easy, but you sound like your a good sight reader playing the piece for the first time. Try memorizing the pieces you play. Then you will be able to refine your touch. You played the second prelude a whole lot better than the first.