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Good grief. A very talent pianist plays Chopin and then does a jazz study of the melody. Not to my liking, at all. But he certainly does know how to play the piano.
Kathleen
Chopin’s music is all I need to look into my soul.
Can't get away from that guy. Tonight's episode of Lost featured the Fantaisie-Impromptu, and one of the Olympic skaters used the Lento con gran espressione for the first half of her program.
I am watching this live webcam in Warsaw, and I am seeing the man who was one of the judges at the competition last September. He just played a Mazurka.
I am listening to this one young lady who has been playing for like 1.5 hours already and she is still playing.
She played Nocturne 48/1, Scherzo No 1, several Mazurkas and Waltzes, Rondo Op 1 in C minor (a very lovely piece I hear for the first time), Ballade No 3, and now Polonaise Op 53.
This is like tuning into a Chopin radio station!!!
Thanks, Chardonnay. I'm disappointed not to be able to hear (probably some problem at the radio station), but at least I know it isn't my computer.
I am going to spend the next few hours listening to OUR wonderful performers playing their hearts out. I am so proud of all of them. They are phenomenal!!
My very fondest regards to each and every one of you. You do Chopin proud.
Kathleen
Chopin’s music is all I need to look into my soul.
Wow, this is really something! I'm glad I have a new computer, big monitor, fast broadband connection, plus sound coming from my stereo system. I can't wait for fiber optics which will allow full-screen. Mike
I would think the other Jeff would know, if anyone would.
Hi Jeff,
No one knows the definitive answer. Best guess: confusion around which Thursday was the birth date when the church birth record was entered. And, when in doubt, go with the mother's memory!
And greetings, everyone, from Warsaw, where I've just arrived. It's a palpably exciting atmosphere here. Giant, building-sized advertisements for the birthday celebrations all over town. I'll report more, as I'm able.
Hi Jeff K - it would be super nice if you could take some pictures and post them here so we could get a little feel of what you are experiencing there.
I am now watching/listening to a very unusual improv. of Chopin Prelude No 4 from the webcam.
I am watching this live webcam in Warsaw, and I am seeing the man who was one of the judges at the competition last September. He just played a Mazurka.
Cool! If it's who I think, he gave me some great pointers about mazurkas. (Not to mention huge criticism.)
.....Best guess: confusion around which Thursday was the birth date when the church birth record was entered.....
What I said too.....seems like a good guess since they're the same day of the week.
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.....And greetings, everyone, from Warsaw, where I've just arrived. It's a palpably exciting atmosphere here. Giant, building-sized advertisements for the birthday celebrations all over town. I'll report more, as I'm able.
Thank you so much for the link! No problems here with the sound (as of 11:30 Pacific time)--- it is gorgeous.
We have a new rescue dog, which is always an absorbing task--- they always have trauma, one way or another; they always require a great deal of time and attention to get them turned around and ready for a successful placement. So I am pretty well... stuck is not a word I like, this animal is a darling... anyway, here we are. With the Chopin concert from Warsaw, home of Chopin's first success.
Of course, the mother's memory. They know, to the minute--- count on it.
Mark: That was so lovely. The violin can really bring out the emotion in Chopin's music.
Dr. K; I thought that you might be in Poland. I hope you have a great time and find the time to give us your impressions and some of the highlights.
Chopin is in the air, all around us and everywhere.
I know the famous B's and the S's composers were astounding, but I don't think any of them have had such a world-wide tribute as Chopin has. His music is recognized all around the world.
I'm glad the concert in Poland is up and running.
Kathleen
Chopin’s music is all I need to look into my soul.