Don't Be Mean

Dear Frederic Chopin,

Today was supposed to be your 200th birthday. Unfortunately you died over 160 years ago. It's a real shame you can't be here to celebrate. I wish we had invented some kind of a miracle potion that would make you live forever and create beautiful music. But mostly I wish you could read this Wikipedia article. You were quite a playa.

Anyway, I've been trying to learn this Nocturne of yours. I know you are most likely turning in your grave at the sound of this atrocity. You probably can't even recognize your own composition, but I'm really trying. Maybe don't make it in this stupid key next time. (Chill. I'm only kidding, it's perfect.) With any luck by the time you are 201 I'll be able to play the whole thing well.

I wish I could shake your hand,

Olga

Category:

Music

Tags:

• chopin
• olga
• galchenko
• piano
• Op.9 No.2

[5bJuggla]

Oh my goodness, that was so beautiful to watch and to hear. I'm noticing so many juggling musicians lately. Not a coincidence i think.

[olgagalchenko]

Haha! I am far from a musician, Darren. Thank you though.

[manuel886202]

This was beautiful!!! I loved it!!! 5 stars...

Cheers from Peru!!

[killinchef]

You're so awesome!

[VlogSideUp]

Well done Olga!

[lgmasco]

ok, now tell me a single thing you CAN'T do.

[RobLosAngeles]

'Nocturne' is sublime. I also love etude #12. Have you tried any of the etudes?

[RobLosAngeles]

Great job Olga! Nice dynamics too. :)

[TheMarcin4411]

Great! Chopin was from my country, ... in half ;-)

[sasugade]

my favorite

[JimboWizbo]

@olgagalchenko After hearing this I'm convinced you are! Keep it up

[MangoPopper]

Nice job! (And sweet letter.)

[arcilitos]

Great job Olga, I love the video description! ;o)