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Originally posted by Euan Morrison: [QB] My three favourite on youtube are: Lang Lang - Rachmaninov cadenza I'm not much of a fan of Lang Lang, but my jaw drops everytime I watch him play the cadenza in Rachmaninov's 3rd piano concerto. Just skip ahead to 2min 50 to see it. My jaw just hit the floor  M.
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Here's about as sweet & lovely as it may get (both the piece and the pianist!): Keiko Matsui plays "Forever Forever" Regards, JF
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Euan Morrison and MmmmBalf - glad you enjoyed it as much as I do! If you browse some of the other videos by the same user, you can see she has 2 tutorials for this tune in case you're interested - one that resembles her own recording and also a simplified version. I attempted the advanced tutorial not so long ago but realised very quickly that it was beyond my capabalities! I'm sure I'll try again in a few months though. That Lang Lang video is certainly jaw-droppingly good.....but I just can't take the guy seriously because of his ridiculous expressions and movements. Its far better if I shut my eyes.
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Originally posted by ddh: This as appeared on the forum somewhere.
Still... someone who can play Bach with so much feeling !!
I also like that he plays intimately for Argerich and Freire.
Mauricio Vallina Plays Bach Kempff Siciliana That's a great video, ddh. It's a piece I recently fell in love with, after hearing Kissin play it on a cd. I have the sheet music, but it's a bit more difficult than I imagined. I liked watching Argerich and Freire (i don't know of him) in the background, toying with the cigarette and just relaxing and feeling the beauty of the music. (and on a sidenote; how many times will you ever see Martha and Cartman in the same shot?!)
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Originally posted by RobM:
That Lang Lang video is certainly jaw-droppingly good.....but I just can't take the guy seriously because of his ridiculous expressions and movements. Its far better if I shut my eyes. I know what you mean, I'm a bit undecided on him. I can see why the movements are distracting and put people off. I also sometimes think they are exaggerated for effect. But he seems to be having fun and enjoying playing the music, so I don't mind what he gets up to. The pianist corner forum has a few threads on the matter... 
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I just have to post this...  The boy in the vid got a chance to practice on a Kawai Grand and his mom took a video of him. Even then he's really good, I can't help but add this to my favorites... He's playing a Filipino folk song arranged for the piano. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2q6moX1YWQ&feature=related
YOUTUBE VIDS Currently on: Alfred Book 2, Sonatinas Vol 1 (Gail Lew) and random sheet music from the internet MOST WANTED SHEET MUSIC: Maalaala Mo Kaya, Souvenir de Filipinas - I'd also love to have the ability to play them...
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Originally posted by Euan Morrison:
I have the sheet music, but it's a bit more difficult than I imagined.
I liked watching Argerich and Freire (i don't know of him) in the background, toying with the cigarette and just relaxing and feeling the beauty of the music.
(and on a sidenote; how many times will you ever see Martha and Cartman in the same shot?!) Euan, I just ordered the sheet music, but, if You find it difficult, it may prove quite challenging for me  B.T.W. who is Cartman ?
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Almost any performance by Victor Borge is worth watching. Check out the duets between him and the opera singer. . . .I have been captivated by Victor Borge ever since I heard him say: "We have a deal. She doesn't touch my piano, and I don't touch her coloratura." Just search for Victor Borge on youtube to catch some of his performances.
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My absolute favorite - not a piano, a concertina, but some of the rockinest music ever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQPEsa5e7K0 Cathy
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Monster M&H - thanks for posting that duo! I loved it - very much "gets under your skin."
There's some great videos here - nice to be introduced to so many different things.
Cathy
Cathy Perhaps "more music" is always the answer, no matter what the question might be! - Qwerty53
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Originally posted by Euan Morrison: Originally posted by RobM:
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That Lang Lang video is certainly jaw-droppingly good.....but I just can't take the guy seriously because of his ridiculous expressions and movements. Its far better if I shut my eyes.
The pianist corner forum has a few threads on the matter... [/b]Oh yeah, it is a debate point over the years I like Lang Lang playing very much, although not everything he performs to my taste. He is very mature musically and extremely proficient technically. I have an impression of him that he acts like a grown-up child and have great fun. Although it is perhaps a pose he does, and a show he performs, I also understand he may be distracting - but I can't stop liking him because of that if you know what I mean To change the subject, I also agree that all of Victor Borge's videos are worth watching. I especially like the Page turning one M.
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Hi all, I have just spent the last two hours or so listening to your favourites and choices.
I have loved all of it especially Danse Macabre and Forever Forever. In fact these were first and last!!
So inspirational and lovely. Something to reach for and enjoy. Thanks again for taking the trouble to post your choices. I have enjoyed every munute.
So, I keep practising, in the hope I can play as wonderful as I have heard tonight. (Or somewhere near!!)
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Here's one of my favorites. Besides absolutely loving this piece by Chopin, the fact that this youngster can play it like this is beyond incredible!! See what you think: Chopin Nocturne #20 Additionally, here is what I consider to be one of the greatest performances in jazz ever: Chick Corea and Return to Forever-Romantic Warrior
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Ahhh... that is the heart of jazz. thanks!!!
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The pleasure was all mine
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Has anyone mentioned (let's say) this http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ra_zTSRsxlc yet? He is really fun to watch and also seems to play well.
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