The nocturnes of chopin thesis unt digital library. He is at the piano and does not observe that we are listening to him. Engerers technique is what we have come to expect of all modern performers nothing is committed to this document that has a technical flaw. Which of chopins nocturnes is the best or most beautiful. With the release of pollinis nocturnes in 2005, someday arrived and it turned out to be far colder than the worst fears. The complete nocturnes by daniel barenboim on amazon.
Im looking for a good complete set of chopins nocturne can you give me your opinion please. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Emi music publishing, public domain compositions, and 1 music rights societies. The nocturnes are the most songlike of chopin s compositions, and an awareness of the long vocal lines is essential to the performer and the listener. Frederic chopins nocturnes for the piano are probably one of the romantic periods bestknown relics. The earliest nocturne with an opus number the nocturne in e minor, opus 72 dates from 1827, chopins 17th year, while the final nocturnes of opus 62 were composed in 1846, three years before chopins death. Chopin nocturnes 2cd digibook edition is now available.
This is one of the most if not the most important features to the nocturne as a whole. Chopin, rubinstein chopin nocturnes volume one 1959. Although the chopin on these discs are quite different than what you would find with artur rubinstein a hero of mine, one cannot deny that valentina lisitsa holds her own with grace and passion. The pianist, by the 1960s considered the elder statesman of chopin, gives faithful renditions of these works, and this is the set i would recommend to someone hearing the nocturnes for the first time. Angela hewitt has applied the same intense study to chopins nocturnes and impromptus as she does to any composers keyboard works. His playing is astoundingly beautiful with the ideal balance between light and shadow and repose and movement, but his light lacks heat, his shadows lack menace, his. The nocturnes have been recorded many times, but the version by the turkish pianist idel biret is one of the best. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube. Primarily because it sounds like imprecise rhythmic note values from midi data had been used to make this and it was written to be played by an actual well trained piano playing musician whom if suitable enough would have been professional enough not to play the note rhythms incorrectly. Best chopin 100 emi top orchestras and performers 6cd.
The remaining 3 nocturnes were discovered after his death and were published posthumously. All nocturnes are in a single movement, ten are in minor, and 11 are in major keys. Nocturnes to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. One aspect of the nocturne that chopin continued from field is the use of a songlike melody in the right hand. Chopin the nocturnes nocturnes are directly related with the genre created by irish composer john field. Described as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century the guardian. Oct 04, 2017 chopin nocturnes valentina lisitsa valentinalisitsa. Nocturnes to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it. The one by wladyslaw szpilman would be my personal favorite. Interesting and at points very pleasant in a tonal sense but for me its hard to call this good music.
I spent a while considering this question, so many have such a beautiful and melancholic feel to them that it is hard to decide bet. Richard dawkins douglas adams stephen hawking brian greene kiwi music fall in love here but then go and buy the music. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. I particularly like how succinctly szpilman brings out the texture in the left hand by making the two phrases in each of the bars clearly distinguishable. This dg collection of 12 chopin nocturnes is taken from the very popular complete set recorded by maria joao pires in 1996, available in america from decca. The nocturnes of chopin thesis presented to the graduate council of the north texas state college in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of music by monte hill davis alexander, b. Chopin s nocturnes form a central collection in the romantic piano repertoire, and with good reason. Angela hewitt has applied the same intense study to chopin s nocturnes and impromptus as she does to any composers keyboard works. Eh bien, eh bien, exclaims delacroix, ce nest pas fini. Listen to all 200 stories plus collected works of fryderyk chopin. What are the best interpretations of chopins nocturne no. Sep 10, 2016 i absolutely love chopins nocturnes both to listen and to play, although i wish i was a bit better at the playing.
Chopin published 18 of the nocturnes during his life. Nocturnes dedicated to madame marie pleyel, the wife of publisher and piano virtuoso camille pleyel. Buy arthur rubinsteins album titled the rubinstein collection vol. Chopins nocturnes carry many similarities with those of field while at the same time retaining a distinct, unique sound of their own. Nocturnes complete apex, an album by frederic chopin, elisabeth leonskaja on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live. Next sunday its mothers day in my country and im recording some of my moms favorite music in a sd so she can listen to music in her cell phone. Amazon links would also be much appreciated as im feeling especially lazy today. As an encore for his rhapsody in blue performance with excelsior, nathan plays chopin etude op 10 no. Jun 22, 2010 i have no doubt there are many fine complete nocturnes of chopin and i am in no position to make comparisons but i listen to this set over and over especially my favourite opus 27 pair. Chopin nocturne e flat major op 9 no 2 youtube valentina lisitsa plays liszts hungarian rhapsody no.
Off the top of your head what is your favourite piano piece. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. But just how did the inspiration for such an epic set of piano pieces come about. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. Valentina lisitsa chopin nocturnes in paris facebook. This passionate study, a very fast presto con fuoco, features continuous sixteenth notes semiquavers, in perpetuum mobile4 fashion involving both hands. The result is a set of pieces lovingly played and appreciated, with personally felt emotion. Une interpretation veritablement nocturne, le poete parle pour luimeme, sans aucun souci deffet. Chopin s nocturnes carry many similarities with those of field while at the same time retaining a distinct, unique sound of their own. The very name nocturne can be loosely translated as song of the night.
With more than 200 million youtube views and some 500,000 subscribers to her channel, valentina lisitsa is one of the most watched classical musicians on the internet, using digital innovation to champion classical music and performance. Frederic chopin s nocturnes for the piano are probably one of the romantic periods bestknown relics. Maria joao pires chopin the nocturnes for many listeners who balk at purchasing the entire set for 30 dollars this makes an excellent, far less expensive option. Welcome to talk classical a community covering every aspect of classical music. Perhaps the greatest tribute to rubinsteins treatment of these pieces is that even the most well known nocturnes emerge as totally fresh works. Nocturnes ivan moravec on allmusic 1991 ivan moravec was incapable of playing a note, any.
Complete nocturnes by brigitte engerer on amazon music. Chopin classical music a service of classical public radio wdav. In this recording the late earl wild abandons the usual chronological ordering in favour of mood, key and effect. Preface a nocturne is a night piece, or instrumental serenade, usually of a quiet lyrical nature, but sometimes as in chopin s nocturnes it has a more agitated middle section. Which of chopins nocturnes is the best or most beautiful to.
Chopin nocturnes valentina lisitsa valentinalisitsa. I absolutely love chopins nocturnes both to listen and to play, although i wish i was a bit better at the playing. Her diction is always clear and concise, which for chopin, is a feat in itself. She loves chopin music, specially the nocturnes, but i have no idea about interpreters.
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