================================Chopin Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise Brillante Op.22Adam Harasiewicz, pianoOriginal release================================The young manIn September of 1828, Chopin struck out for the wider world in the company of family friend, zoologist Feliks Jarocki, who planned to attend a scientific convention in Berlin. There Chopin enjoyed several unfamiliar operas directed by Gaspare Spontini, went to several concerts, and saw Carl Friedrich Zelter, Felix Mendelssohn and other celebrities. On his return trip, he was the guest of Prince Antoni Radziwiłł, governor of the Grand Duchy of Poznań — himself an accomplished composer and cellist. For his host, Chopin composed his Polonaise for Cello and Piano Op. 3.[23]Back in Warsaw, in 1829, Chopin heard Niccolò Paganini play, and met the German pianist and composer Johann Nepomuk Hummel. In August of the same year, and three weeks after completing his studies at the Warsaw Conservatory, Chopin made a brilliant début in Vienna. He gave two piano concerts and received many favorable reviews — in addition to some that criticized the "small tone" that he drew from the piano. This was followed by a concert, in December 1829, at the Warsaw Merchants' Club, where Chopin premièred his Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, and by his first performance, on March 17, 1830, at the National Theater, of his Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor. He also began writing his first études (1829--32) in this period.[18]Chopin's successes as a performer and composer opened the professional door for him to western Europe, and on November 2, 1830, seen off by friends and admirers, with a ring from Konstancja Gładkowska on his finger and carrying with him a silver cup containing soil from his native land, Chopin set out, writes Jachimecki, "into the wide world, with no very clearly defined aim, forever."[23]Later that month, in Warsaw, the November Uprising broke out, and Chopin's friend and traveling companion, Tytus Woyciechowski, returned to Poland to enlist. Chopin, now alone in Vienna, writes Jachimecki, "afflicted by nostalgia, disappointed in his hopes of giving concerts and publishing, matured and acquired spiritual depth. From a romantic... poet... he grew into an inspired national bard who intuited the past, present and future of his country. Only now, at this distance, did he see all of Poland from the proper perspective, and understand what was great and truly beautiful in her, the tragedy and heroism of her vicissitudes."[23] When in September 1831 Chopin learned, while traveling from Vienna to Paris, that the uprising had been crushed, he poured "profanities and blasphemies" in his native Polish language into the pages of a little journal that he kept secret to the end of his life. These outcries of a tormented heart found musical expression in his Scherzo in B Minor, Op. 20, and his RevolutionaryÉtude.[23]Chopin arrived in Paris in late September 1831, still uncertain whether he would settle there for good.[23] With a view to easing his entry into the Parisian musical community, he began taking lessons from the prominent pianist Friedrich Kalkbrenner. In February 1832 Chopin gave a concert that garnered universal admiration. The influential musicologist and critic François-Joseph Fétis wrote in Revue musicale: "Here is a young man who, taking nothing as a model, has found, if not a complete renewal of piano music, then in any case part of what has long been sought in vain, namely, an extravagance of original ideas that are unexampled anywhere..."[24] Only three months earlier, in December of 1831, Robert Schumann, in reviewing Chopin's Variations on "La ci darem la mano," Opus 2 (from Mozart's opera Don Giovanni), had written: "Hats off, gentlemen! A genius."[25]After his Paris concert début in February 1832, Chopin realized that his light-handed keyboard technique was not optimal for large concert spaces. However, later that year he was introduced to the wealthy Rothschild banking family, whose patronage opened doors for him to other private salons.[18]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric_Chopin================================ *Note:Support the artist, their families and their legacy by purchasing their music. [ More Detail ]
This is the second movement of Chopin's trio for violin, cello and piano in G minor: scherzo con moto, ma non troppo.artwork by Eugene Delacroix, one of Chopin's best friends...enjoy... [ More Detail ]
This is the first movement of the trio for violin, piano and cello by Frederic Chopin, a not hugely popular piece, since he composed it in his youth. I hope you enjoy it... the artwork is by painters Chagall, Borisov, Monet and Murillo, depicting windows... as always, feel free to post your thoughts. [ More Detail ]
A mere section of what was a beaufitul and moving performance =)Sonata for Solo Cello, Op. 8 (Kodaly)- Allegro maestoso ma appasionato- Adagio (con gran espressione)- Allegro molto vivaceIntroduction and Polonaise Brillante in C, Op.3 (Chopin)*Suite No. 6 in D Major (Bach)- Prelude - Allemande- Courante- Sarabande- Gavotte I, II- GigueSonata for Cello and Piano in d minor (Debussy)- Anime- Serenade et Finale- Finale [ More Detail ]
Étude Op.25, No.7 is a solo piano work composed by Frédéric Chopin in 1834. Markedly different from Chopin's overall scheme of technical virtuosity, this étude focuses instead on perfect sound and phrasing, particularly for the left hand.- Structure -The étude is alternatively known as the "Cello" due to the prominent melody played in the left hand. The entire étude is at a Lento (very slow) Tempo, exactly 66 BPM according to the German first edition.[1] Excepting measures 26, 27, and 53, which contain a rapid passage for the left hand, the étude is very straightforward and elementary in rhythm but not harmony. The theme is repeated four times throughout the piece, interspersed between are modulated variations of other melodies and cadences.(Played by Maurizio Pollini)(Played by Maurizio Pollini) [ More Detail ]
Ave Maria - Franz Schubert (1797-1828) played byMartin Ostertag - Cello and Boris Björn Bagger (guitar), http://www.borisbagger.deBoth are teaching at the University of Music, Karlsruhe / Germany, http://www.hfm-karlsruhe.desheet music (arranged by Boris Björn Bagger) and CD available here: http://www.edition49.demusic publishing companyThis piece is available on the CD "Nocturne" with Martin Ostertag and Boris Björn BaggerThis piece is available in several arrangements:cello and guitar, flute (violin) and guitarviolin (flute, oboe, saxaophone, clarinet) and pianosheet music and CD herehttp://www.edition49.demusic publishing companyCD Nocturne content: Schubert - Ave Maria, Wagner - Lied an den Abendstern, Chopin - Nocturne, op. 9, 2, Nölck - Czardas Fantasie, Liszt - Liebestraum, Bach - Largo BWV 1049, Granados - Goyescas, Ibert - Entr'acte, Villa-Lobos - Bachianas Brasileiras Nr. 5, Massenet - Meditation (Thais), Popper - Spinnlied, Bach - Prelude BWV 999Pictures used in this video are from the german painterCaspar David Friedrich (1774-1840) [ More Detail ]
Masterclass on Chopin Cello Sonata with Gary Hoffman at The Curtis Institute of Music.http://mucony.comClassical and jazz music lessons. Private instruction by the world's finest musicians. Faculty from the Juilliard School, the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera, etc. All the solo instruments, ensembles and jam sessions. Also free information on music jobs, music schools and more. [ More Detail ]
Geoffrey Douglas Madge plays live at VPRO's Vrije Geluiden at the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ Amsterdam, May 4th 2008. Ferruccio Busoni Variations on a Prelude by Chopin: Theme and variations nine + ten. For a better (color + sound) version of this video, please visit http://www.cameratabusoni.comGeoffrey Douglas Madge, pianoCamerata Busoni is the synthesis of attuned musicians from different generations and from from several countries. All its musicians have notable careers performing chamber music or/and are successful soloists. Founded in 2006 they started from the outset with a regular formation to perform traditional chamber music; - Piano Quartet, Piano Trio and String Trio - pianist Geoffrey Madge, violinist Marco Roosink, violist Ferdinand Erblich (Párkányi Quartet, former Orlando Quartet) and the Austrian solo cellist Katharina Gross.Camerata Busoni programs chamber music from Bach to Ravel. From solo works, piano trio's and quartets to the larger works like Schubert's Trout Quintet, Brahms' Piano Quintet and Messiaen's 'Quatuor pour la fin du temps'. If possible, Camerata Busoni combines in its concerts works for changing formations, e.g. quartet, trio, duo &solo. For the first season 2007-2008, Camerata Busoni was invited to play concerts a.o. in the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Musis Sacrum Arnhem, Eindhoven, Veere and for a series of concerts in Den-Bosch (De Toonzaal).In the 08-09 season they will again perform at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam and the Schnittke Chamber Music Days (in collaboration with a.o. Mark Lubotsky and the Parkanyi Kwartet) will be held on their initiative at four prominent chambermusic venues in the Netherlands: Amsterdam, Utrecht, Enschede and Den Bosch. see also: http://kamermuziekdagen.nlMore info at www.cameratabusoni.com [ More Detail ]
the first page of the chopin cello sonata. the last note is horrible and there is one wrong note in there. but otherwise not horrible i'd say. [ More Detail ]
Frédéric Chopin's gorgeous Ballade No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 23, performed by 18-yr-old American pianist and cellist, Chris Rice.To see other videos by The Rice Brothers, Johnny and Chris, please visit their videoblog:http://www.piano-and-cello-and-friends.com/videoblog [ More Detail ]
Frédéric Chopin :Polonaise brillante for cello and piano Opus 3.Alexandre Debrus(cello)Alexander Mogilevsky (piano)In concertVideo recording : André Sornasse [ More Detail ]
Mark Kosower, concert cellist, plays Chopin's Etude Op. 25 No. 7 (arranged by Alexander Glazunov for violoncello and piano). Recorded on June 3, 2007 at Christ &St. Stephens Church NYC for The Omega Ensemble - http://www.OmegaEnsemble.com/. Doris Konig, piano. [ More Detail ]
Chopin Nocturne played by cellist Nathaniel Rosen, Gold medalist at the Tchaikovsky International Competition in 1978. the piece transcribed by Mr. Piatigorsky. [ More Detail ]