Look at this cracking video with James Kreger on the cello, proving that Chopin was completely able to let the piano take a back-seat. One of his first published compositions was the Introduction and Polonaise Brillante for cello and piano.
But try this Arthur Rubinstein recording of the gorgeous second movement: it's all about the piano, but why not?Īside from the wealth of solo piano work, Chopin also found time to write a few nuggets for strings, where the piano takes a more accompanying role than usual.Chris and Sridhar discuss concerts during COVID, tips for writing program notes, buying a digital piano, the International Chopin Piano Competition, and the music of Frédéric Chopin in general. 
Indeed, critics at the time (including a rather grumpy Hector Berlioz) attacked Chopin for not giving the orchestra anything to do. The second concerto sees the piano take centre stage more than in most similar works. Watch Martha Argerich tearing up the first movement below: Jeho otec byl francouzský emigrant, matka pocházela. íjna 1849) byl polský skladatel váné hudby a klavírní virtuos období romantismu, který proslul jako básník klavíru. 2… don't ask…) has a lengthy intro, but once the piano comes in it's incredible stuff. Music has always played a central role in neurologist Oliver Sacks practice of medicine. Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, francouzsky Frédéric François Chopin, výslovnost eská opén, francouzská op, díve psáno rovn Szopen (22. But what he lacked in prolificacy, he more than made up for in quality - both of these concertos have much to recommend them. This popular work allows the soloist to really open up and make the most of the beautifully nagging melodies.Ĭhopin only wrote two piano concertos, which is surprising given his volume of other work for the instrument. It's pretty hair-raising stuff, but Chopin wrote it in a politically-induced rage after Poland's failed revolution against Russia in 1831.
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Download The Grand Piano Podcast 005 - 'Music for Students' here (128 kbps mp3, 49. It's hosted by young classical music entrepreneur Katie Beardsworth, with music by composer Ella Jarman-Pinto, and has a focus on young people, parents, diverse voices in. In this program, five major pianists (including a major composer-pianist, Shostakovich) play music that was written for students, but despite the technical simplicity of the works their musical content is still first-rate. A good one to go for is the fiery 'Revolution' etude, Op. Music Works is a podcast that talks to artists, creatives and arts managers about day-to-day realities, challenges and opportunities within the music industry.
While we're on solo piano pieces, there's much to enjoy in Chopin's etudes, of which there are many. It’s the 50th episode of the Classical Music Pod We struck gold with today’s guest, composer and bandleader Cassie Kinoshi, who previews her upcoming Aurora Orchestra commission, Three Suns Suite, and discusses how labels and preconceptions can be limiting for musicians.
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