Woah.....i love the tempos which u used to play this piece.....not too fast....not too slow....just perfect...the counterpoints are very clear as well!
Lemi Lemi it’s a baroque era thing look at music of Bach and how it’s structured. 2 part inventions to get started (simpler for the brain to grasp) both melodys
Damn! That's too good!! Love this song. Makes me feel like although some horrific and tragic shit has happened one still found a way too triumph and succeed. Tells me to cry but also tells me to save my tears for something I cant control.
I've heard several versions of this same song, but yours is especially interesting because you accentuate the cadences well using trills and ornaments. Keep up the good work!
Ah! a melodic piece! a pleasure not to be assaulted by an opaque barrage of frantic notes all played at the same dynamic level, that seems to pass for baroque harpsichord music. I loved this music & performance.
It's just a recording, so I can't guarantee the accuracy of the tone. The instrument is based on a drawing by David Way of composite 17th-c French instruments, but it's quite different from David's drawing. The builder didn't sign the instrument, and he chose to remain anonymous. (I am not the builder.)
In 05:03, before the repetition of the last section you don't play the last chord (G B D G - G B D G). What is what you play instead of that? I've seen a lot of recordings where performers don't play the last chord before the repetition (the do play it at the end of the piece, but no in the repetition). Thank you. Your performance is amazing!
I just inverted the arpeggio pattern, playing the notes of the final chord in contrary motion in each hand. It seems to keep the momentum better. Thank you for the good words!
Fun fact there is another passacaglia written by Leopold godowski, it's worth checking out. Full name Passacaglia in b minor for Schubert's unfinished symphony.
Thank you. As I think you know, the return to the "theme" is not in the original score. I don't always play it with a return, depending on the program or how I'm feeling about it. It's nice, though!
Indeed! Back in those times there was no consistent fortepiano yet, whereas several other types of "klavier" were around and the harpsichord was a very established one. Composers such as Bach and Handel were composing for those instruments in particular, since they were very well acquainted to their possibilities, so the sonority is completely different. Nothing wrong in playing it on piano, just like playing on viola or whichever other instrument. But the using the original instrument intended for the piece gives us a lot of insights right? And unsurprisingly a lot better int he opinion of most of us.
@@PetulaGuimaraes Yes, I read you're comments and agree, except when I disagree. If piano is acceptable to use for Baroque music (which I personally find annoying and pedestrian), then why would the reverse not be acceptable, such as Liszt or Chopin or keyboard works from the 19th century be played on harpsichord. The performer would no doubt be laughed out of their pantaloons. You think?
@@theskyizblue2day431 what was the common instrument in 1700? The piano we have today, or the early keyboard of clavichird, harpsichord, and fortepiano? Why is it acceptable today to use non period instruments ( the modern piano ) on 17th and early 18th century works, but the reverse is not acceptable, like playing later period works on non corresponding period instruments? Just for your personal curiosity, I din't play music, or read music if that even makes a difference in this comment
Wowo, so impressive! I love your instrument. I think the sound would have been something more like this interpretation on Handel's time, since no pianos like our modern ones were actually around. I also believe the tempo would be more like this one, maybe just a tad bit faster, but not like the fast virtuoso we see everywhere, right? It was Baroque era, not Chopin's fast fingering yet. Thank you!!
the performer includes a hesitation in his rendition, if thats whats youre talking about. he doesn't play completely on beat, but im not too familiar with this piece, so i wouldn't know too well.
It’s a harpsichord chord it’s the predecessor to the piano it was the instrument used by Bach, Handel and almost all baroque composers even Mozart and Haydn used harpsichords
@@PaulCienniwa no, I just want to know the price. Is it more expensive than a regular upright piano or more expensive than a regular grand piano? Thanks
@@HowardTse I was just kidding, because I get asked that all the time. (Our society likes to put monetary value on things.) I suggest looking at www.harpsichord.com to see current values of used instruments for sale.
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Excellent sound of the harpsichord and excellent interpretation - not too fast as we hear too often. Congratulations.
Thank you. Recorded on a smartphone. Final tempo dictates starting tempo!
Of course! Many thanks once again.
Indeed. At that time the musicians did not play as fast as we can often hear those pieces now. Wonderful presentation.
@@PaulCienniwa ,0
@@An_Gold so presto meant slow 200 years ago?
1:46 and 3:22 every time I hear this I'm sure Händel wrote passacaglia exactly for this instrument (and the cembalo)
Dear friend,
Cembalo is the German word for Harpsichord.
Ludwig van Beethoven lol
@@amerrylittlemonarch Oof
@@amerrylittlemonarch lmao
Prince Ruspoli, it was, who invited me to take part in a keyboard contest with Maestro Scarlatti.
I won.
Or at least, I think I did.
I did, and the applause I received was well merited.
I have lived with my music as I have my friends, princes and all.
I have had to make accommodation, as we do, as we have always needed to do.
Woah.....i love the tempos which u used to play this piece.....not too fast....not too slow....just perfect...the counterpoints are very clear as well!
Thank you!
What does counterpoint mean in music?
Lemi Lemi it’s a baroque era thing look at music of Bach and how it’s structured. 2 part inventions to get started (simpler for the brain to grasp) both melodys
@@lemilemi5385 It's when two independent melodies (voices) are played at the same time and sound good
you make the piece look simple, but it's NOT simple. great performance, great piece. thank you again for sharing this.
VERY VERY NOT SIMPLE
It isn't flesh and blood that revealed this to you.
Nevermind the dislikes. They're from Maestro ScarLATti and his fans.
🤣
He's still jealous of the "tie" for harpsichord player, and the asswhooping on organ playing he received from Herr Handel 😁
A privilege of the past unfortunately.
lol
Lol 😂
I love the tempo. Wow!
No doubt about it, the sound of the harpsichord is my absolute favourite, love it!
Perfect!!This is the music that I love the most among Handel's music
Damn! That's too good!! Love this song. Makes me feel like although some horrific and tragic shit has happened one still found a way too triumph and succeed. Tells me to cry but also tells me to save my tears for something I cant control.
That's exactly what Handel was trying to say when he wrote this!
@@PaulCienniwa great minds think alike. Hahahaha
Виртуозное исполнение! Заставляет думать о том времени, когда Музыка была работой ума и души, а не отвлекающим раздражителем в вагоне метро.
Во всех вагонах метро должны быть клавесины.
@@PaulCienniwaаха-ха, згодна, браво-браво!
🐆@@karamboletta
I've heard several versions of this same song, but yours is especially interesting because you accentuate the cadences well using trills and ornaments. Keep up the good work!
Amazing performance! The phrases are clear and perfect! Love everything about this! Also, I'm a sucker for the harpsichord lol.
Yes I agree with All coments. This is true pianist! Because he has own tempo! Great
*harpsichordist
Howard Tse thanks mate
Very beautiful! I love this piece of music by Handel and I like this rendition! Bravo from Naples!
Merci pour cette magnifique interprétation d'une oeuvre sublime !
Merci!
I'd like to give this a like each time I listen to it! ❤
Harpsichord a sinister sounding yet beautiful instrument
Wow! First time hearing this piece. Simple and beautiful counterpoint. Nice variations. Nice playing and presentation Paul! Very enjoyable.
Thanks!
had to go back again since I forgot to give a thumb up
Please post more videos playing harpsichord, I love it.Thank you!
You play really amazing; I like it so much
Absolutely love this performance! Truly excellent!
my favourite interpretation, thank you for sharing this.
My favorite piece ❤❤❤
Good job! beautiful piece.
Ohhh God... I can't breathe..😢 ... so much memories...
AWESOME WORK SIR!! LOVE IT SO MUCH!! and now I finally discovered its composition number.
The closest I can get to playing that is with the Harpsichord setting on my digital piano XD
I suggest connecting to a pc with a midi-to-usb.
Janardan Shivashankar vary on the model
@Janardan Shivashankar Use ASIO4ALL and set the buffersize as low as you can. I get onl 3ms latency.
I like this. It is so old fashioned but it works. Very good interpretation.
Beautiful!
Brilliant performance!
I didn't expect that you're here, lurking in someone's comment section.
I love this music. I start play she now. Amazing
Simply perfect
Superb!
Loved revisiting this!
Beautiful! ✌️👍
Amazing performance mate!
Great job Maestro.
Thank you!
World's best ....Handel the great !
Excellent playing ...
Beautiful
Wonderful! I love this Harpsichord and his player, good job!
The harpsichord thanks you.
I absolutely adore this piece and I loved your tempo and clarity, awesome work
Thank you!
It’s my dream to own a harpsichord, but I guess the harpsichord sound on my keyboard will have to do for now
Do you own piano? Because you can make it sound as harpsichord (old trick). If it is digital, it is even easier.
@@An_Gold 1 year ago be like: ;-;
God bless you and your family
Bravo!
Ah! a melodic piece! a pleasure not to be assaulted by an opaque barrage of frantic notes all played at the same dynamic level, that seems to pass for baroque harpsichord music. I loved this music & performance.
That's very nice, thank you.
Браво💥💥💥💐
Exelente es asombroso 😍
Paul Cienniwa hey Paul can you teach me how to play this
Sure
Oh you have been chosen i see.
Btw are the keys the same as a piano?
@@pianohelper8873 Visually, yes. The feel and technique is completely different.
@@pianohelper8873 nope
Perfectly accurate.
Люблю это произведение...Гендель великий композитор!
Спасибо! Гендель, спасибо тебе тоже.
Well done !
3:20
NutHouseProductionz 😹
gns 200 I don’t get it what’s funny?
@@MMD88 that's the famous bit.
excellent！
Amazing
very awesome
Bravo!!!!!
Ich schmelze dahin... was für ein toller Klang 😘
Danke!
Nice song nice play
perfect!!!
Do you have more information on the harpsichord you're playing? I LOVE its tone.
It's just a recording, so I can't guarantee the accuracy of the tone. The instrument is based on a drawing by David Way of composite 17th-c French instruments, but it's quite different from David's drawing. The builder didn't sign the instrument, and he chose to remain anonymous. (I am not the builder.)
A is 440 HZ.
@Janardan S Equal, I'm pretty sure.
I like the faster tempo personally. This is an excellent performance for those who wanna study the piece.
This has just inspired me to get a piano again super wow!
Awwww...
VERY VERY GOOOD
Красиво, люблю это произведение❤
Спасибо!
Excellent tempo ! It's not always a race :)
Belíssimo!
Com um toque de saudável nostalgia.
sei un grande
3:21 best part
Bravo My Friend, Bravo
Excelent
In 05:03, before the repetition of the last section you don't play the last chord (G B D G - G B D G). What is what you play instead of that? I've seen a lot of recordings where performers don't play the last chord before the repetition (the do play it at the end of the piece, but no in the repetition). Thank you.
Your performance is amazing!
I just inverted the arpeggio pattern, playing the notes of the final chord in contrary motion in each hand. It seems to keep the momentum better. Thank you for the good words!
Fun fact there is another passacaglia written by Leopold godowski, it's worth checking out. Full name Passacaglia in b minor for Schubert's unfinished symphony.
Sei un fenomeno
It is good to finish this piece with a return to the theme - in triumph!
Thank you. As I think you know, the return to the "theme" is not in the original score. I don't always play it with a return, depending on the program or how I'm feeling about it. It's nice, though!
Великолепие
Braaavooo
I now can partly play the first 40 seconds or so, but I got a wrong finger position, so it kinda is incorrect how I play...
:c
💘
Amazing! I don't listen to harpsichord pieces too often, so did you use sustain pedal here?
Thank you. There's no sustain pedal on the harpsichord, just fingers.
@@PaulCienniwa I see. Some harpsichord images I saw did have pedals. Thanks though. This piece looks fun and I wanna play it soon
@@TheFlamingPiano If you've seen pedals, they're not for sustain. They're for changing stops/registers. (It's not a difficult piece to learn.)
Can anybody tell me what version is this
Quick question...how in the hecc did you get so good at octaves??? I suck at left hand octaves.
Practice? Try a firm (but not tense) hand. Use 1 and 4 on sharps/flats and 1 and 5 on naturals.
I always come here to listen your awesome interpretation. The harpsichord has a more interesting sound than the piano IMO.
Aw, thank you!
Indeed! Back in those times there was no consistent fortepiano yet, whereas several other types of "klavier" were around and the harpsichord was a very established one. Composers such as Bach and Handel were composing for those instruments in particular, since they were very well acquainted to their possibilities, so the sonority is completely different. Nothing wrong in playing it on piano, just like playing on viola or whichever other instrument. But the using the original instrument intended for the piece gives us a lot of insights right? And unsurprisingly a lot better int he opinion of most of us.
@@PetulaGuimaraes Yes, I read you're comments and agree, except when I disagree. If piano is acceptable to use for Baroque music (which I personally find annoying and pedestrian), then why would the reverse not be acceptable, such as Liszt or Chopin or keyboard works from the 19th century be played on harpsichord. The performer would no doubt be laughed out of their pantaloons. You think?
@@searchingforlostatoms7191 you sound so silly saying playing Bach on a piano is pedestrian. Do you even play?
@@theskyizblue2day431 what was the common instrument in 1700? The piano we have today, or the early keyboard of clavichird, harpsichord, and fortepiano? Why is it acceptable today to use non period instruments ( the modern piano ) on 17th and early 18th century works, but the reverse is not acceptable, like playing later period works on non corresponding period instruments? Just for your personal curiosity, I din't play music, or read music if that even makes a difference in this comment
Wowo, so impressive! I love your instrument. I think the sound would have been something more like this interpretation on Handel's time, since no pianos like our modern ones were actually around. I also believe the tempo would be more like this one, maybe just a tad bit faster, but not like the fast virtuoso we see everywhere, right? It was Baroque era, not Chopin's fast fingering yet. Thank you!!
Thank you for the nice comments!
I would love to purchase one of this, but they're so expensive. I can only imagine how hard you worked to get yours...
They're much cheaper than pianos...
As Handel wrote the title 'Passacaille', in French spelling, should this piece not be played in French 'unequal notes'? Nice playing nonetheless!
Wot???
the performer includes a hesitation in his rendition, if thats whats youre talking about. he doesn't play completely on beat, but im not too familiar with this piece, so i wouldn't know too well.
The space.
It’s gonna be the background music of the book which I’m gonna write some day.
What instument is that? It's like the piano but it's not
a harpsichord, of course!
Paul Cienniwa Thanks for the answer!
It’s a harpsichord chord it’s the predecessor to the piano it was the instrument used by Bach, Handel and almost all baroque composers even Mozart and Haydn used harpsichords
Tuba
@@Ghosthunter-yz9lo ayee I found my old account! I miss this account
this was in the office lmfao
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HWV 432
Great playing on a great instrument. How much does it cost? Great sound!
Sorry, it's not for sale.
@@PaulCienniwa no, I just want to know the price. Is it more expensive than a regular upright piano or more expensive than a regular grand piano? Thanks
@@HowardTse I was just kidding, because I get asked that all the time. (Our society likes to put monetary value on things.) I suggest looking at www.harpsichord.com to see current values of used instruments for sale.
@@PaulCienniwa nice, thanks! But why does the link not work?
Omg 👬😃💗
Where do i find a harpsichord to buy? I would love to own one eventually
Try www.harpsichord.com (not kidding)
@@PaulCienniwa alright thanks, also jeez man got huge respect your still replying after 6 years, cheers
How much did that harpsichord cost?
Bedřich Smetana Why? I'm not selling it.
Paul Cienniwa Sorry. I’m trying to compare prices of some harpsichords I see just to make an estimate on quality. I wasn’t interested in buying it
Ah! Christian Vater, isn't it? Wonderful. Just wonderful.
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