Have to agree with you on that one, it sounds way more playful on orchestra
But I do have to say the orchestral version makes it ten times better
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Have to agree with you on that one, it sounds way more playful on orchestra
But I do have to say the orchestral version makes it ten times better
Bach D minor concerto (the part at 2:35 is super awesome)Can you guys embedded the videos in this thread i want to listen to them
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-rgOYwjRk0
Islamey (orchestral)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us7t6N5Ao4s
Islamey (piano)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78Asl...eature=related
Chopin op25 no9 ("Butterfly" Etude)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKeley78hM4
Chopin Grand Valse op34 no1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJfDropL5oQ
Nyman The Heart Asks Pleasure First
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IepqvxE4gw
Beethoven Egmont overture op84 F minor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md51Li4MO8M
Wagner Ride of the Valkyries (you've most likely heard this before in movies etc.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b65wYiE5N4&feature=fvst
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If you like freaky (but realistically playable, not stuff like Death Waltz) piano pieces, then it's hard to beat her playing:
http://www.youtube.com/results?sear...search_sort=relevance&search_category=0&page=
http://www.youtube.com/results?sear...search_sort=relevance&search_category=0&page=
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I'm quite fond of Mahler, I love his music ever since the Sydney Symphony played all of his symphonies in a two year cycle.
Have you heard of Mark Walton? I've started really loving his pieces after playing 4th grade clarinet in my exams. I think you can google search his name and it should have some music sheets by him. Mainly fun study pieces in a certain key.
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These are all really good, I remember when I first heard eg,ont I was like... Wow!
+1. Good tastes.
Yes, I've heard of his name somewhere
I could have sworn I've played one of his pieces before, but I can't remember exactly which one. Anyway I had a look at some of his clarinet compositions on his website and they sure look fun to play. http://www.markwalton.com.au/marks-compositions/unaccompanied-solo-works/
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Originally didn't take much interest in him until I had my exams and when my clarinet teacher actually introduced me to him back like 2 years ago. He's a very nice musician, both musically and socially.Yes, I've heard of his name somewhere
http://www.markwalton.com.au/marks-compositions/unaccompanied-solo-works/
Speaking of piano concertos, I think Brahms deserves an honourable mention
I can never stop listening to his second piano concerto in B flatHere is the first movement which has one of the most difficult and daunting passages ever for a pianist with only two hands. It's also the only piano concerto (since Beethoven) in which the orchestra is at least important as the soloist.
One think I love about this piece is that it constantly keeps us guessing. The first thing we hear isn't the orchestra or the piano, but a horn solo which takes the rising pattern of the opening three notes, giving it a character of a question which then the piano enters and develops the tune before the horn even finishes. Once the orchestra comes in, it's only gently with the woodwinds which is later joined by the strings. It at first seems to be a nice, lovely, pastoral relaxed kind of movement in which the orchestra traditionally takes control of the entire opening section of the movement. However Brahms surprises us once again by completely reversing the roles. No sooner the orchestra enters, the piano aggressively comes back, threatening to tear the theme itself into shreds. All of this in a span of the first forty seconds.
Anyway I can go on forever about this it, but you all should listen to this wonderful piano concerto
EDIT: Here is the full piano score + orchestral cues if anyone is interested
http://imslp.org/wiki/File:PMLP02761-Brahms_-_083_-_Piano_Concerto_n.2_Bb_(2H).pdf
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Listening to this right now, can't help but bounce around a little, lovely main melody and love the changesSpeaking of piano concertos, I think Brahms deserves an honourable mention
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D18AujwrQb4
Here is the first movement which has one of the most difficult and daunting passages ever for a pianist with only two hands. It's also the only piano concerto (since Beethoven) in which the orchestra is at least important as the soloist.
One think I love about this piece is that it constantly keeps us guessing. The first thing we hear isn't the orchestra or the piano, but a horn solo which takes the rising pattern of the opening three notes, giving it a character of a question which then the piano enters and develops the tune before the horn even finishes. Once the orchestra comes in, it's only gently with the woodwinds which is later joined by the strings. It at first seems to be a nice, lovely, pastoral relaxed kind of movement in which the orchestra traditionally takes control of the entire opening section of the movement. However Brahms surprises us once again by completely reversing the roles. No sooner the orchestra enters, the piano aggressively comes back, threatening to tear the theme itself into shreds. All of this in a span of the first forty seconds.
Anyway I can go on forever about this it, but you all should listen to this wonderful piano concerto
EDIT: Here is the full piano score + orchestral cues if anyone is interested!
http://imslp.org/wiki/File:PMLP02761-Brahms_-_083_-_Piano_Concerto_n.2_Bb_(2H).pdf
I also like the B-flat/E-flat minor part at 1:15 In terms of difficulty, Rach 3 (Cadenza :O. Horowitz played it wonderfully at 75 years of age) and Prokofiev 2 are hard to beat IMO
The Bach Concerto in D minor seems like the only playable one
Ah, tbh I think they are all very difficult to play anyway (definitely beyond my piano playing skills haha). Anyway I'm actually going to hear this concerto live at a concert later this year at the Sydney Opera House, and I absolutely can't waitListening to this right now, can't help but bounce around a little, lovely main melody and love the changes
In terms of difficulty, Rach 3 (Cadenza :O. Horowitz played it wonderfully at 75 years of age) and Prokofiev 2 are hard to beat IMO
The Bach Concerto in D minor seems like the only playable one
I cant listen to the piece due to my extremely poor internet on the usb, but your description basically tells me the idea and sound of the composition. Greatly appreciated ^^ And yes, a span of 40 seconds is quite amazing for such intricate details.Speaking of piano concertos, I think Brahms deserves an honourable mention
Here is the first movement which has one of the most difficult and daunting passages ever for a pianist with only two hands. It's also the only piano concerto (since Beethoven) in which the orchestra is at least important as the soloist.
One think I love about this piece is that it constantly keeps us guessing. The first thing we hear isn't the orchestra or the piano, but a horn solo which takes the rising pattern of the opening three notes, giving it a character of a question which then the piano enters and develops the tune before the horn even finishes. Once the orchestra comes in, it's only gently with the woodwinds which is later joined by the strings. It at first seems to be a nice, lovely, pastoral relaxed kind of movement in which the orchestra traditionally takes control of the entire opening section of the movement. However Brahms surprises us once again by completely reversing the roles. No sooner the orchestra enters, the piano aggressively comes back, threatening to tear the theme itself into shreds. All of this in a span of the first forty seconds.
Anyway I can go on forever about this it, but you all should listen to this wonderful piano concerto
EDIT: Here is the full piano score + orchestral cues if anyone is interested
http://imslp.org/wiki/File:PMLP02761-Brahms_-_083_-_Piano_Concerto_n.2_Bb_(2H).pdf
:O You lucky one, who's the pianist by the way? I really wanted to go for the Lang Lang Rach concerto 2 in Syd Opera house last year but I was too lateAh, tbh I think they are all very difficult to play anyway (definitely beyond my piano playing skills haha). Anyway I'm actually going to hear this concerto live at a concert later this year at the Sydney Opera House, and I absolutely can't wait
! I'm going to the Opera house for Romeo and Juliet for English In part 2 of the Brahms concerto, I really like the part 1:26 Wow! I'm sure it'll be great- it's a nice concerto I've always enjoyed the concerts at the Opera House. Went to Dvorak's New World last year, just magnificent.
I haven't actually listened to Shostakovich much. I might try his Cello Concerto then, since it is one of my favourite instruments.
I've always enjoyed the concerts at the Opera House. Went to Dvorak's New World last year, just magnificent.I haven't actually listened to Shostakovich much. I might try his Cello Concerto then, since it is one of my favourite instruments.
Playable? I'm sure there are a few that are playableplanino said:
I think our school is going there just as a supplementary thing as well:O You lucky one, who's the pianist by the way? I really wanted to go for the Lang Lang Rach concerto 2 in Syd Opera house last year but I was too late
Although we're not doing Romeo and Juliet as I have been told...
Well once your internet is back to normal, you should definitely watch it. BTW, I still have more POTO youtube videos if you want them
Yes, I remember the two guest pianists last year were Evgeny Kissin and Lang Lang. I missed out on his concert as well:O You lucky one, who's the pianist by the way? I really wanted to go for the Lang Lang Rach concerto 2 in Syd Opera house last year but I was too late
Kissin is still around I think though.I'm going to this performance exactly
http://www.sydneysymphony.com/seasons/2012/productions/3315-Majestic-Brahms/details/
The pianist is Philippe Bianconi whom I've never heard before, so I look forward to hearing his interpretation
EDIT: Ok, I've just found an article about him playing the same piano concerto and he seems to be a very impressive player
http://www.lansingcitypulse.com/lansing/article-7087-love-is-very-mysterious.html
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