Thanks for the shoutout! Great channel and great video! I had never noticed that progression up the whole-tone scale in Op. 37 No. 2 before! I think my favorite moment wasn't in your video though: a few bars after the crazy 48-tuplet you mentioned from Op. 27 No. 2, there's a bar marked "appasionato" that is probably my favorite moment from any Chopin nocturne.

@qrqrqr0515

Жыл бұрын

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@UnwholesomeImp

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that part is so beautiful. It always gives me goosebumps

@Sasanthropas

Жыл бұрын

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@thinkOfMeAsAClassicalMusician

Жыл бұрын

Same

@Tizohip

Жыл бұрын

Both make Great videos. 👏

op. 48 no. 1 is my all time favorite piece in the entire world ever

@dakotawhitlock2309

11 ай бұрын

op.55 no.2 remains my favorite piece to this day

@arlettehellemans2117

11 ай бұрын

@woobiez3977 Voor mij is opus 48,1 ook de top. Ook persoonlijk. Kreeg in 10 jaar tijd links en rechts een nieuwe heup. Met succes. Maar het ritme in het begin van deze Nocturne herinnert me aan de tijd vóór de operaties, toen strompelen een must was. En later, de roes om de goede afloop

@ahsenmughal9675

11 ай бұрын

BEST

@lightningbolt4419

11 ай бұрын

@@arlettehellemans2117ooga booga

@ITz_Killaz

10 ай бұрын

Superly me too 😭❤❤❤

Op. 48 no. 1 is truly just built different Almost feels like it's straight up a Ballade, Chopin was on another level when he wrote that one.

@marblemadness8870

Жыл бұрын

Cocaine is a hell of a drug.

@andrew1257

Жыл бұрын

@@marblemadness8870 lets be real he probably mixed in a a bit of absinthe with it as well

@kjrosmajuri1225

Жыл бұрын

The doppio movimento section is too beautiful, it gives me goosebomps and send shivers to my spine

@busterdoggy5389

11 ай бұрын

Don't say "built different" to describe a chopin piece, how dare you

@arieltabbach4946

11 ай бұрын

@@busterdoggy5389 but it is just built different

The doppio section of 48/1 always gives me goosebumps. I’m glad you played the whole part in the video. 👍🏻

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Me too. I just couldn't cut that one down and Chaimovich's playing is gut-wrenching (in a good way).

@Ginold

Жыл бұрын

a few years ago i recorded this piece, it in fact was one of the most beautiful things ive ever learned and still gives me goosebumps too! have a listen kzread.info/dash/bejne/e314scuwaNrbhNI.html

@dokkae6423

Жыл бұрын

@@FrederickViner it is most definitely gut-wrenching; so happy you played the entire section

@dmitriykashitsyn3383

Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend listening to Valentina Lisitsa's rendition of 48/1, which is available here on KZread in great quality. To my opinion it is THE best and only interpretation that surpassed even titans like Rubinstein. UPD: Oh, looks like her account was hacked recently and all videos were lost. There is lower quality version somewhere but that wasn't the one I suggested.

@waszkreslem9306

Жыл бұрын

@@dmitriykashitsyn3383 Objectively no one beats Rubinstein in nocturnes even Valentina.

It makes me want to grab a beer and discuss about Chopin’s brillant skill in counterpoint and harmony all night long.

@kaypie3112

Жыл бұрын

It sure would be fun to have a Chopin discussion club!

@mahbtiu

Жыл бұрын

@@kaypie3112 I would love to join the club :D

@jeffreyliu2289

Жыл бұрын

Chopin Discord Fanclub?

@doggo3627

Жыл бұрын

wait, counterpoint? I love counterpoint, but I’ve never noticed it in Chopin nocturnes. Where can I find it?

@jmrabinez9254

11 ай бұрын

Why a grabbing a beer and not another drink?

what I'm picking up here is that the entirety of Op.48 No.1 is the most beautiful passage and I'd have to agree

In all honesty, Chopin's Ballade No. 1 is why I started learning the piano. I may never get there, but I'm gonna damn well give it my best until I do!

@thisisthemansworld8704

Жыл бұрын

YES! It's my ultimate goal in life! LOVE THIS BALLADE❤

@Grigeral

Жыл бұрын

@@thisisthemansworld8704 Indeed, it's one of the pieces that never fails to send shivers down my spine.

@kjrosmajuri1225

Жыл бұрын

​​@@Grigeral exactly, this ballade is the reason that made me play the piano after i haven t played it for 4 years, this ballade is my most listened piece in my playlist, everytime i wanna losten to music i start with the ballade and then go to other pieces😂😂 and yes it always send shivers down my spine and I m actually practicing it, i hope to play it entirely soon. Basically one of the best piece ever

@Grigeral

Жыл бұрын

@@kjrosmajuri1225 Agreed. Gives me chills every single time... Though I've since come across several others I want to learn. The only classical piece I've managed to learn of any real note though is Chopin's Waltz in A Minor. I'm also around 50% of the way through Moonlight Sonata 1st Mov.

@kjrosmajuri1225

Жыл бұрын

@@Grigeral gg that s good, so keep practicing, moonlight sonata is a masterpiece too but also long and hard to learn. Take ur time and u ll get it

23:45 I recommend to everyone Rubinstein's recording of this Nocturne, it is one of the most wonderful pieces of music I have ever heard.

@xkoshy9433

Жыл бұрын

My fav interpretation is from Hayato Sumino from 1st round of Chopin Competition. Incredible last part.

@polygondeath2361

Жыл бұрын

Krystian Zimmer also plays Chopin very well

@mihail2607

Жыл бұрын

I think that he plays way too fast and doesn't allow for the emotion of the piece to be properly expressed. My personal favourite is the interpretation by Janusz Olejniczak kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYGeyLaKmNK-kto.html

@BrunoNeureiter

Жыл бұрын

Rubinstein & Zimmerman best combo

@josantonioalcantara

Жыл бұрын

I find Barenboim’s performance of that nocturne unique. Even though I know some people don’t like how he plays Chopin and it’s completely understandable due to people’s expectations on how Chopin should sound, I think he brings all the musicality the nocturne can offer. Particularly it is surprising that his contained and very controlled sound to avoid typical exaggeration on Chopin suits perfectly the character of the piece in my opinion

Rubinstein's interpretation of op48 no1 is actually so amazing

I learned Op. 72. No. 1 when I was 12. It still astonishes me that a 17 year old was able to write something with that amount of sorrow and beauty.

@avvazsq

5 ай бұрын

i learned this when i was 11 and in level 3, and it is so beautiful. it amazed everyone.

@gmfrunzik

2 ай бұрын

Its not really that hard to compose it

This analysis of Chopin's music really shows how much of a genius he was. When you listen you can hear it of course but the intricacies and "mechanics" I guess you can say, bring out the incredible knowledge of music composition he had.

Started playing when I was 4, I clearly remember that I HAD to play. Like an internal need. All music and all composers were amazing and needed. But then there was a period in my life - already an academy student - when I just burned out utterly and completely. I already played most of the composers, blessed with the ability and the career of being able to do so... and it was Beethoven and Bach that brought me back. Something in them, that is just globally missing from the others. Both held me in the music sphere when I felt like giving up. And then after them it was Chopin with his 48/1st and 2nd Nocturns. Bless him for that. And his Etudes of course, which probably every pianist secretly hates and loves at the same time. Thank you for the video!

I have to adjust your first statement in order to raise BOTH hands (and feet), “Chopin is the reason I learned to play piano.”

@anaghshetty

Жыл бұрын

True! It's the etudes which did it for me

@armenghazarian3515

Жыл бұрын

Ballades for me

@d2kinu874

Жыл бұрын

Facts! The ballades did it for me as well especially no 1 and no 4

@LisztAddict

Жыл бұрын

For me it’s Liszt

@wobblyorbee279

Жыл бұрын

true, theres something about chopin thats just so rich, harmonious, luscious, fragrant.. the style is really one of my favourites

What ab absolute gem this channel is. I played (and quit) piano as a kid and Chopin was the reason I picked it back up as a young adult. Ever since then I have been obsessed with classical music as a whole, but Chopin is and will probably always be my favorite composer. Currently binge-watching every single video on this channel :)

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! Very glad to hear you returned to piano :)

Just came to see what you did for 27 no 2 as that's what I'm currently playing. Not disappointed.

I remember the several years that I absolutely adore Chopin. Op 55 still brings tears to my eyes. Thanks to you I finally understood no. 27. No 48 is like God speaking to us.

@kjurpjdpihe9096

4 ай бұрын

These are my three favorite ones aswell!

Every single moment of op. 62/1 along with 62/2 is magic. They are by far my favourite in the set, just incredibly progressive and mature...

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

The most honest version of this video would just be the full recordings of all 20...

HOW did I not know about this channel until now? What a gem!

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, David :) What's your favourite passage(s)?

Well-deserved S tier for Op. 27 No. 2; that one is my absolute favorite to play! The notes are not very hard to learn but I could spend hours refining the tone and voicing. And in addition to the passages already mentioned, the coda is really beautiful as well!

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

I adore playing it as well :) But I very nearly did go for the coda! The 7vs6 ending is also a lovely, brain-fuzzing detail.

@pianoplaynight

Жыл бұрын

For me it was a pest to memorize tho lol, those left hand patterns change all the time

What in incredible course! This needs to be shared and taught in every conservatory and SOM out there. And not just with pianists, but all musicians. You have pointed out the details of what we already knew of the supreme genius of this man Chopin. Bravo.

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, Michael! It really means a lot :)

Time to grab a snack and cancel any plans in the next 45 minutes! Edit: Holy cow this was great! The choices of passages, the explanations, the depth, the exquisite narration, and of course the memes! This was an absolute pleasure to watch.

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! That makes the whole thing worth it :) What's your favourite passage(s)?

@thegreenpianist7683

Жыл бұрын

@@FrederickViner hard to go wrong with what you have chosen, but I will mention the codas of 48/2 and 55/2

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Those were both my first choices! Quintuplets at the end of 55/2 also link back to the end of 32/2

@thegreenpianist7683

Жыл бұрын

@@FrederickViner ahh...those quintuplets are simply delicious!

@niccolopaganini4268

Жыл бұрын

Hey, didn't expect to see you here. How are you doing? It's been a long time

I think my favourite part from any Chopin noctirne is from op 72 no 1 when the main theme is brought back in octaves (bar 39-45) before the coda, it gives me goosebumps every time

Scott Joplin's rags are the reason I started learning the piano! Love Chopin, too !

op48 no1 is my all time favorite; its a rollercoaster

43:40 I first heard this when I was twelve. I instantly fell in love. And now, five years later, I'm finally learning how to play it.

Holy Crap. What a fantastic job you have done here, Sir. This is what I have always found so fascinating about the works of classical composers. One can just listen and enjoy or, as in this case, take a complete deep dive into the music and break it down bar by bar. Either way, this stuff is a gift from God. Thank You.

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for the lovely comment - makes the whole thing worthwhile :)

@marblemadness8870

Жыл бұрын

Chopin wasn't a classical composer. His music is from the Romantic Era.

@Bruh-Yes

Жыл бұрын

@@marblemadness8870 isnt it classical music? I thought the romantic Era of composers who compose CLASSICAL MUSIC not some movie music composer or jass standard composer.

30:13 I play this Nocturne, and I can confirm that this part is really amazing. First, a quiet melody (with some happy versions in between) and then after the sad finish, a loud set of triplets, surprising the listener and bringing even more attention to the music. Truthly beautiful! Love your work, Chopin!

The quintuplets before the end of Op. 55. No. 2. are sublime

“Opus. 9 no. 2 is where my piano journey began” Me: bro, your not alone :)

These nocturnes convinced many to learn the piano. But Milstein arrangement of the Op. posth. in C-Sharp Minor also made many fall in love with the violin.

Thank you for including the concluding trilled version of the melody of the B major nocturne, op. 62, no. 1. Van Cliburn's playing of this passage awakened my eight year old soul to the possibilities of music way back in 1966, and music has been my constant comfort ever since. This was an absolutely brilliant idea for a video. We really don't deserve Chopin, but there he is, forever.

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Eric! How could I not? It's just such a transcendent moment, particularly in the hands of a master like Van Cliburn. Thanks for the comment - I'm so pleased you enjoyed it :)

I stumbled across this, and understand about 1 word in 10, never having learned music, but am absolutely enthralled. Thank you for opening a door and shining a light on something I never knew existed.

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Your comment makes me very happy - thank you :)

I understand not much, but the music is beautiful and touching, could listen to it forever

Zimerman's Ballade No. 1 (the first climax) and Nocturne Op. 15 No. 2 (middle section) was one of the first times I get obsessed over a passage.

Chopin wasn't my reason to start learning piano, but he have become the reason to keep playing. P.s. I know everyone wrote this but Doppio Movimento from op. 48 no. 1 is in my heart

Chopin's nocturnes ARE the very musical embodiment of piano music as a whole. It sounds like it was made for the piano, using it's intricacies to the fullest, the resonance, the melodies, the harmonies, the virtuoso-esk parts. They tell a story

First of all, many thanks to your contribution to those pieces, they are all my favorites! At last Op. 48 No. 1 is the only one piece for me that is so remarkable and empathic! This piece remembers me to recall my common time with my dad, who had a sad and hard life when he was alive. It brings me to cry when I play it.

Thank you for this beautiful masterclass on the music of Chopin. Growing up, I was fortunate to have my father playing these every evening when he would come home from work. He would sprinkle in Rachmaninoff, Schumann and Liszt, but my favorite was Chopin. Unfortunatly, I could not master playing the piano and ended up putting my energy into playing the flute. I think the years of listening to my father play Chopin helped form my own musical style that carried me through college and beyond.

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Margaret! So lovely that your father played this repertoire. I was lucky to be exposed to it from my mother's playing :)

you speak very eloquently about Chopin's music, and your analysis brought new meaning to his Nocturnes. I now listen to them definitely from a new perspective, for some of them has been my favourite for decades.

Im learning Op 48 No 1 for all of the listed reasons. Great video

Close, it was his Ballades that got me. 20 years later they're still some of my favorites. The nocturnes are excellent in embodying either intense, ephemeral, forlorn, or tranquil feelings but the ballades are a musical adventure that takes you all over the place. They feel like musical escapism. I absolutely agree at 24:45, returning to the main theme after such an explosive lead in is so cathartic when playing it. The best players add voicing to the chords to better carry the melody. I prefer the Rubenstein or Arrau interpretation, but that's not really an insult.

@ataru4646

Жыл бұрын

His ballades make me want a piano. I am planning to buy an electric piano soon

@Rerfire

Жыл бұрын

Did you achieve playing them after 20years?

what a really interesting video this is!! Its nice to see someone doing their take on the most beautiful passages in not only a few, but EVERY chopin nocturne. Currently learning the op32 no2 and i thoroughly agree with all you have said. Enjoying your videos 😊

@marblemadness8870

Жыл бұрын

Not every. He ignored the posthomous c minor nocturne.

the reprise in 0p48 no.1 is why it's my fav nocturne ever, it's just perfect

The genius variation of main theme in the last part of op55 n.1 is just something which actually doesn’t seem of this world . You should’ve included that too

Thank you Frederick! A great examination, analysis and naration of some of the most beautiful and musically marvelous (in the true sense of the word) passages of all Music! You've given me much to revisit in my piano playing. My favorite nocturne moments can be found in the D-flat major, the G major and yes the mostly ignored 48/2 and the wonderful 48/1... Thanks for posting the video and for welcoming our responses too!

Your interpretation is just lovely! Beautiful articulation of every single musical instruction. I have loved Chopin since I was 14, and yet I still miss some of the subtleties you have brought to my attention! Thank you so much!

@11:57, is the epitome of a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. This Nocturne is the most sublime of all piano music. Ohh Chopin, what have you done brother.

Many musical commentaries, it seems, are devoid of the passion with which this wonderful presentation imparts! Thank you for helping me appreciate these Chopin mysterious and intimate melodies even more !

Thanks for this. Loved your analysis and the superbly nuanced and expressive playing...hearing OP.27 No.1 many years ago inspired my first attempt at his Nocturnes...Op48 No1 and Op72 are also particular favourites, but then again they all are...I never tire of hearing them...

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the comment, John! So pleased you enjoyed it :)

The ending phrase of op62/2 is emotionally strong. After a series of emotions in the front and the ending-like arpeggio, you get a brief pause and then this simple phrase that pulls you out of the world. I can't help crying at the end no matter what I'm doing. Also, great video! It gives me many new insightful way of looking into these nocturnes.

I expected this video to be a cheap collection of passages but it was well-researched and in-depth. Returning for the third time rn. Well-deserved like given

@FrederickViner

10 ай бұрын

I'm so pleased it exceeded your expectations! :)

@emmaselmeci966

10 ай бұрын

@@FrederickViner thank you for making this

Thi video could’ve been about Op. 48 No. 1 alone and would’ve been enough material. Thank you for an amazing and goosebumpsly job.

thank you so much for your video, i wish i had half your knowledge in analysing music! Chopin's nocturne are more than piano pieces now, they're part of history. One of my favorite is op 32 n 2, its overlooked because of its simplicity, but its also the reason i love it so much, it feels like a walk in a beautiful garden, the melody is uplifting yet there's such melancholy in it, i find it hard to describe

I love this I love your interpretations and I have learned from this. (I’m a symphonic composer and a pianistic composer as my first love) In 9/1 you say the 5th evoke distant horns- beautiful idea. I hear these perfect 5ths as intrinsic results of his brilliant “glass” lyricism where voices über Alles will not obscure a melody. 9/2 was also my “here is your new love” song. I see what you mean with the Abm/Eb section precoda. I never noticed this because I never actually analyzed this piece and in performance was too busy with goosebumps at such a simple yet dramatic flutter. 55/1 is a tour de force of ascended permutation. The “anguished contrapuntal passage” when I read it I thought oh darn he’s lost the plot- but playing this abomination of “crushed spider”-rhythm against such dissonance of course GENIUS. The only lesson I teach EVERY composition student is the power of the perceived imperfection. So too with Mozart, I would study his music and genius genius genius all perfect notes where no other note COULD ever be better by any opinion and genius genius ge- WHAT⁉️ a “wrong” note?!? (Music theory wise) and soon realized it was these anomalies which seemed out of place which give it its transcendence. Love your channel! (The playing seems high dynamics, maybe a recording artifact, but I always played him with lighter touch until he brings out that turmoil in contrast)

Wow! This video is truely incredible! Thanks for making it!

a wonderful fresh new format, nicely made! Thank You

Wonderful exploration of the nocturnes. I thoroughly enjoyed every single second of it.

Fantastic video. Personally, I think op 55 no 2, op 32 no 2, op 37 no 2 and op 48 no 2 are all underrated. If only Chopin had lived longer and composed nocturnes even more complex than the op 62 set...

@alanleoneldavid1787

Жыл бұрын

My first nocturne was op 32 no 2, 48 no 2 is legendary but I think 48 no 1 is rightly better well known. I want to learn op 9 no 2, op 15 no 1 op 27 no 2 , op 48 no 1 and of course the last one op 62 no 2. I think they are the best and right belong to his most famous works but every nocturne is a travel to what love means

@emielgeerts

Жыл бұрын

@@alanleoneldavid1787 i learned the op.62. A really rewarding and crowd-pleasing opus for sure!

This is an amazingly brilliant analysis of these timeless masterpieces! Please upload more on the ballades!

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, James! Video on Ballade 4 is coming up in the next couple months...

@frissonandfusion1772

Жыл бұрын

@@FrederickViner wow, can't wait for that! fav piece of all time

I love this type of video! I love just nerding about each piece and learning all about them. You should do another such as this one and combine the ballades, scherzos along with the barcarolle

Chopin's music is so fabulous... thanks for this video!!!!!!

Love the choice for Op. 27 No. 1. There is just some music that I find absolutely 100% beautiful that I can enjoy with zero cynicism and this is one of those places. Yet I have no idea what makes some musical phrases gel with me more than others. Great video!

You are a poet with your sublime voice and writing and powers of description and delivery. Thank you so very much. I savored every moment. I thought you were playing everything and was so surprised to find out at the end that you weren't.

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words, Suzanne - I'm so very pleased you got something from the video! I'll have to check out the performances on your channel :)

@SuzanneKirshPianist

Жыл бұрын

@@FrederickViner You're most welcome. Some of my performances are much better than others on my channel. I'm sure you understand.

I've been watching your videos for a while now, every time you upload I expect to see at least 100k subscribers! Wonderful, looking forward to next time!

You are amazing I have played a couple of different nocturnes by Chopin and you manage to pick out my favorite part in all of them

Absolutely amazing video! Incredible description and analysis! Congratulations!

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Mateus - so pleased you enjoyed it :)

Op 15 no 2’s middle section is truly magical. It doesn’t sound real. Im currently learning this nocturne and I’m truly intrigued on how Chopin composed this, he is a piano legend.

@ahauntinglybeautifulmelody

Жыл бұрын

completely agree, it sounds … out of this world

Love your well summarized considerations!

Splendid video! Thank you!

Thank you for pointing out some of the richly expressive highlights within each of the nocturnes. It is remarkable that Chopin was considered by many during the 19th century to be a miner "salon" composer of salon music. Now, he is the most memorable, and his music is being played at any given time on earth. He is the composer of the heart and of the nuances of love. I love what you did here and forwarding it to many of my friends, music lovers, and people who are ready to to learn the depths of art music.

Just finished the video and subscribed. Beautiful examples and analysis! Thank you so much for sharing!

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for the lovely comment - it makes it all worthwhile :)

I had literally all these in mind, this is an amazing video, criminally underrated channel. The nocturnes are so special to me, I'm aiming to learn all of them, I've done 9 so far :)

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Seriously!? Wow, great minds aye? ;) That's a brilliant idea - would it be possible to hear your performances somewhere? :) And thanks very much!

@chrisy367

Жыл бұрын

@@FrederickViner as soon as I'm done recording I'll upload them here! Keep the great content coming

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

@@chrisy367 can't wait to hear them :)

@luismarle8282

Жыл бұрын

how‘s it going?

@chrisy367

Жыл бұрын

@@luismarle8282 12 down, though lately I've been holding off on them to do some other stuff!

Thank you, Frederick!! What a nice analysis and thoughtful approach to enjoying Chopin Nocturnes! A gift to all of us.

@FrederickViner

10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you so much for the kind words :)

I never realized the opener of 15/3 was a mazurka. I love the chorale passage as well. To me it suggests an empty church: bare whitewashed stone walls and wooden pews (I would play it a little slower and simpler than this recording). 27/1 is my favorite of all the Nocturnes. So powerful and dramatic, with that beautiful closing passage you highlighted. Right behind 27/1 in my personal list of favorites are 15/3, 9/1 and 37/2.

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Did you know that Chopin originally called it 'At the Cemetery'? Glad you like 37/2 - that one doesn't get nearly enough love (maybe because it's so difficult...?)

@timward276

Жыл бұрын

@@FrederickViner I did not! Chopin rarely titled his pieces, so it would have been interesting if he'd left the title, as that's an evocative description of the piece. 37/2 tied my fingers into knots, but it was worth the effort.

Thanks Frederick Viner for Sharing us a great Information it's take a lot of time to merge all of this great Chopin Tune together into one Video Great Work Amazing Presentation with various analysis of Chopin Nocturne Bravo!!!

What a wonderful and informative video! Some things I would consider: The eruption before the choral in the first g minor nocturne with the mazurka like jumps and almost Stygian chords. The end of the stormy section in the 15 no 1 with its dreamy and longing suspension. The firey section after the first theme in the op 27 no 1. The beautiful waltz in the op 32 no 2 (the middle.) The passage immediately following the ominous trill in the op 48 no 2 that you showed, the descending melody in the left hand with transforms into octaves is so aching and gorgeous. In the op 55 no 1, I would have included the winding and ethereal expansion of the melody after the very last play of the main theme, where it becomes chromatic and runs up and down the piano and to end on the diminished chord before ending in f major. And also, I don’t know if you left it out on purpose but there is another nocturne! The posthumous 21st in c minor. It is a very beautiful and polish sounding piece, and although short, yields some great ideas. Thanks for the video though!!!!

Today I finished learning the nocturne op 72 n 1, it took me 3 weeks of practice. Es una maravilla

op. 72 no. 1 and 27 no. 2 are my favourites and I agree with your selection! And I definitely raised my hand at the beginning of the video :D

Great Video! I love Op. 27, both Nocturnes

I think maybe this is the best video about music on KZread so far

Thanks you!!! I back to fall in love of chopin!

Stunning work Freddie!

@FrederickViner

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Gina!

Op. 15 no. 1 damn that’s a great catch. That shred of doubt really does highlight the seam between pure human emotion and music theory creativity Chopin seemed to capture incredibly.

Op 48/1 was always my fave to listen and to play

I've listened to and loved Chopin for years...with that being said, I couldn't decide on a favorite nocturne because all of them wedged feelings within me. A couple years ago, however, I finally realized that the greatest works he ever accomplished were the 17th and 18th nocturnes. Those...are just on another level.

gorgeous content, I've enjoyed all pieces!! My favourite is by far op.48 no.1

Phenomenal video I have to say! I adore your way of breaking down the muscial qualities of the passages. My personal favourite has to be the ending of op. 27 no 2. After their incredible duet together, Chopin has the singers gracefully exit off stage in the ascending 7:6 polyrhythm, pure bliss!

@FrederickViner

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Thank you so much! You're so right - the end of 27/2 is magical

@Ross2505x

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@@FrederickViner I commend you especially for finding so many incredible recordings as well! There are some really phenomenal interpretations here

Very nice work!! Thanks a lot!!! 👏👏👏👏

I love how the same nocturne can sound so differently depending on the pianist

As a polish person I am so proud of Chopin !

@marblemadness8870

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But would he be proud of you?

OP 27 no 2 gotta be my favorite nocturne of all time so beautiful crafted

Amazing analysis. Thank you very much.

This video is inspirational and beautiful. I have played many Chopin’s pieces but on classical guitar including the nocturne 9 no 2 too. I always research about the piece and listen to it with all my ability to think with the composer perspective, you have given me more details which I love. Thank you so much.

@FrederickViner

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Thank you for the kind words, Vilakshan - I'm so pleased you enjoyed the video :) I'll have to check out your wonderful channel!

Shout out to Grzegorz Niemczuk, @gregniemczuk, the pianist on the first piece Op 9 no 1. He is a wonderfully passionate and expressive concert pianist who shares a wealth of knowledge on his youtube channel. Lovely video Frederick.

I'm so glad we all love Richard Atkinson! Actually, your channel complements his perfectly, as romantic/post-romantic composers didn't often write counterpoint but we still want to see analysis and appreciation videos for their music!

@DanielKRui

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I saw on a Ashish Xiangyi Kumar video (I think maybe a comment under a Godowsky video) that he considered Brahms and Rachmaninoff to be some of the greatest masters of counterpoint in the Romantic era… it is a shame that Richard Atkinson does not seem to like Rachmaninoff’s counterpoint (but he does have many videos on Brahms)

@teddythemlgcorgi7309

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@@DanielKRui what makes you say he does not like Rachmaninoff’s counterpoint?

@DanielKRui

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@@teddythemlgcorgi7309 I don't think he has made a single video about Rachmaninoff's music

It's so hard to choose the best passage out of all nocturnes but definitely one of my favs is op 15 no 1, the 2nd part, when the dark theme builds up to end up in major. I especially like François Chaplin's interpretation as he perfectly slows down there to point out that transition.

Can you continuously upload an analysis explaining how each pieces where written? This is great for those who are just getting into classical music but having a hard time not knowing where to start!

Outstanding!!

Being a novice, I know your tutorial is so much beyond me but I managed to understand some of it. Thank you.

@lotzy6107

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Fr props to the ppl that understand all the roman numerals i only learn the basics and got unmotivated Edit: is unmodivated even a word lol

@e.conboy4286

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MrTrackman, I share your appreciation of this remarkable video. So much information is beyond my understanding but I’m pleased to enjoy and learn a bit more at my age (84).

I had to give up many years of practice and performance. Sold my grand piano. Urgent project required serious and exclusive focus and concentration. Couldn’t bring myself to even listen to the piano. The music swallows my being. Too painful to listen . This evening I just happened to be captured by your intriguing heading. I froze. Completely lost myself to the music. For the first time i so regretted leaving Chopin to my past. But I’m still alive. Please present more of the same. Thank you.