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Tempo Rubato and Chopin Waltz in A minor No. 19, Op. Posthumous

Posted on January 30, 2015 by arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

Tempo Rubato as defined in Wikipedia: “Tempo rubato (free in the presentation, Italian for: stolen time) is a musical term referring to expressive and rhythmic freedom by a slight speeding up and then slowing down of the tempo of a … Continue reading →

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An adult student excels: Chopin Waltz in C# minor, Op. 64, No. 2

Posted on December 30, 2014 by arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

I’m beaming from ear to ear, as I showcase Julie’s progress by way of a recent lesson collaboration. I say collaboration, because students and teachers learn together and gain insights as they take a common musical journey. Julie happens to … Continue reading →

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Where harmonies shape phrases: Chopin’s Prelude in E minor, Op. 28, No. 4

Posted on August 23, 2012 by arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

Chopin cloaked one of his most memorable preludes in lush harmonies that reveal the beauty of a simple melody. Continue reading →

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Playing through Chopin’s B minor Waltz with its sighing motif (Video commentary)

Posted on February 2, 2012 by arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

Last night I sat myself down at my imperfectly regulated Steinway M grand and managed to sigh several times through torrents of phrases crafted by design and inspiration to tug at the heartstrings. And in the video below, I journeyed … Continue reading →

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Chopin Waltz in Ab Major, Op. 69 No. 1–considerations of mics, recording conditions, and tempo, with performance comparisons

Posted on January 2, 2012 by arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

First, I have to admit that my prized Yeti mic suffered yet another break-down. “Break” is to be emphasized. I tripped over the wire on the way to Haddy Haddorff, and the sensitive connector from iMac’s USB port to the … Continue reading →

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Comparison of five performances: Liszt Consolation No. 3 (Piano-videos)

Posted on December 28, 2011 by arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

After listening intently to Horowitz’s reading, I was curious to find others to compare. No doubt a diversity of opinion surrounds any performance, but I had some ideas about why I liked one reading over another. Daniel Barenboim: I always … Continue reading →

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Ethereal piano playing: Another Irina, with an i in the middle, brings heaven to earth

Posted on November 28, 2011 by arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

This is the special month of Irina, Irena, and still another Irina. The latest messenger of beauty via You Tube is Irina Morozova. And as fate would have it, one of my readers, owner of a Knight piano treasure, e-mailed … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: tempo rubato

Tempo Rubato and Chopin Waltz in A minor No. 19, Op. Posthumous

An adult student excels: Chopin Waltz in C# minor, Op. 64, No. 2

Where harmonies shape phrases: Chopin’s Prelude in E minor, Op. 28, No. 4

Playing through Chopin’s B minor Waltz with its sighing motif (Video commentary)

Chopin Waltz in Ab Major, Op. 69 No. 1–considerations of mics, recording conditions, and tempo, with performance comparisons

Comparison of five performances: Liszt Consolation No. 3 (Piano-videos)

Ethereal piano playing: Another Irina, with an i in the middle, brings heaven to earth

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