It’s my favorite Chopin work. There is so much to say with these notes and yet not one performance of the 30 or so that I’ve heard even comes close to realizing its potential. One must know pain, anger, angst, internal struggle, channeled rage, and how to put on a facade to mask all of it. Pianists with the proficiency to play the notes expressively just don’t have the proficiency/experience in violence and coping with the aftermath to pull it off.
This masterpiece never loses its impact. The coda, or "ending" as you identified it... to me is the sonic definition of wistful, melancholy, or even a sort of resignation. Difficult to describe, as you said, but achingly beautiful. Thank you for your wonderful analysis. ❤
Thank you for such a passionate and detailed lecture. Your interpretation touches my heart. I'm going to hear a recital of this piece soon and I may be moved to tears. 🥹
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@@gregniemczuk yeah I completely agree about time isue, I listen to this polonaise repeatetly and decided to play it soon and becz of the similar situation here in my country I can feel this polonaise better.tnx for ur videos and tips and helps 🙏🏻🙏🏻
well i think this polonaise is greater than op53 i also think its one of the few pieces i was never fully satisfied by anyone playing it... and ive listened to many interpretations, including most famous pianists this piece is a gem, honestly, im not polish, but this seems to me the most polish thing ever. when i play or listen to this, i feel like im defendind poland from invasors :D
Thank you! I hope so! It's very important to know Polish history a bit when you play it. And I wish you will play it better than me here as I didn't have enough time to prepare it on the level I wanted! 😊😊😊
Why do you suppose so many people play the section (my favorite section) starting at 30:29 quietly? Does the score not clearly say F? It honestly frustrates me to not be able to find recordings of this played at F (and also not too fast).
I must record it finally! I think they simply want to build some kind of energy/climax and that's why they start piano. I don't agree as Chopin himself wrote F here! I feel the same frustration which you feel
At the mazurka, Chopin also says doppio movimento. May I ask what you think he means by this? Also where does he want the pedal to be lifted? Is it after or on the second beat, do you think?
Doppio movimiento definitely means that the beat should be double as fast as the Polonaise. So the Mazurka must not be played too slow. About the pedal: Chopin writes to lift it after the second beat, at the end of the third beat. But we should use our ears, because our pianos are different than his pianos, so I think we are free to decide what sounds best for us.
I know it's been three years so I doubt you'll respond, but in case you do, I was wondering - what do you think of Rafal Blechacz's interpretation of this piece?
@@gregniemczuk That's amazing! I did not expect that, it's so great that you reply to your comments on old videos. I'm glad you say that! He is certainly a fantastic pianist, especially when it comes to Chopin, and his recording of this piece has to be my absolute favourite.
Complete Chopin correspondence is the standard reference? Age 31? He was either very temperamental or far from perfect ... every autograph has inked-out aborted ideas. I wonder if any musicologist has tried to reconstruct his aborted ideas with new ink-removing technology?
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Incredible lecture - profound, enlightening, touching and even moving. And very, very useful for interpretation!
Thank you so much! I appreciate your comment 🙏🙏🙏
Great lesson, great performance and adorable music from our common Hero
It’s my favorite Chopin work. There is so much to say with these notes and yet not one performance of the 30 or so that I’ve heard even comes close to realizing its potential.
One must know pain, anger, angst, internal struggle, channeled rage, and how to put on a facade to mask all of it.
Pianists with the proficiency to play the notes expressively just don’t have the proficiency/experience in violence and coping with the aftermath to pull it off.
So true......
My favourite Polonaise, sounds so epic.
Chopin to najpiękniejsza spuścizna dla ludzkości.
Abstolutely.
This masterpiece never loses its impact. The coda, or "ending" as you identified it... to me is the sonic definition of wistful, melancholy, or even a sort of resignation. Difficult to describe, as you said, but achingly beautiful. Thank you for your wonderful analysis. ❤
Thanks Greg ! This piece is so touching. I could not think of horse. Thank you for telling me .
Thank You for helping me understand this amazing polonaise.....it realy helps me
So happy to hear that
good evening Greetings from Poland Warsaw Chopin's town
I really enjoyed hearing the history and stories behind each piece of Chopard's music. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you for such a passionate and detailed lecture. Your interpretation touches my heart. I'm going to hear a recital of this piece soon and I may be moved to tears. 🥹
Great analysis and my favourite Chopin work after the barcarolle))
I don’t know why you left Instagram but I’m happy that I can still see u and learn from you here, thank u.
Thanks! Sorry for the Instagram. Personal reasons and it stole too much of my time! I couldn't focus. So I decided to focus on my Facebook fanpage and TH-cam.
@@gregniemczuk yeah I completely agree about time isue, I listen to this polonaise repeatetly and decided to play it soon and becz of the similar situation here in my country I can feel this polonaise better.tnx for ur videos and tips and helps 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@shahriyar85 yes...I can imagine you can understand it deeper than even most the Polish people! Amazing...good luck!
well i think this polonaise is greater than op53
i also think its one of the few pieces i was never fully satisfied by anyone playing it... and ive listened to many interpretations, including most famous pianists
this piece is a gem, honestly, im not polish, but this seems to me the most polish thing ever. when i play or listen to this, i feel like im defendind poland from invasors :D
YES!!!!
I completely agree! It feels like there’s a precise balance between energy and elegance that has to be hit, and I have yet to hear it anywhere
Thank you for doing these videos, now I can understand more this masterpiece!🥰
So happy to read your comment!
Thank you very much for the great lecture!
Thank you for watching!
This is very helpful! I’m studying this piece and this helps me understand the background more!
Thank you! I hope so! It's very important to know Polish history a bit when you play it. And I wish you will play it better than me here as I didn't have enough time to prepare it on the level I wanted! 😊😊😊
Fascinating!
Thank you!!!
today's Polonaise is emotional music short version of Polish history I think
Loved it 😁
Grzesiek, super promocja polskiej muzyki . Po polsku : Zajbiście.
Twój wielbiciel Peter Pan.
Ooo!!! Dziękuję!
If you want to understand Polish soul,you must to listen it.
Why do you suppose so many people play the section (my favorite section) starting at 30:29 quietly? Does the score not clearly say F? It honestly frustrates me to not be able to find recordings of this played at F (and also not too fast).
I must record it finally! I think they simply want to build some kind of energy/climax and that's why they start piano. I don't agree as Chopin himself wrote F here! I feel the same frustration which you feel
At the mazurka, Chopin also says doppio movimento. May I ask what you think he means by this? Also where does he want the pedal to be lifted? Is it after or on the second beat, do you think?
Doppio movimiento definitely means that the beat should be double as fast as the Polonaise. So the Mazurka must not be played too slow. About the pedal: Chopin writes to lift it after the second beat, at the end of the third beat. But we should use our ears, because our pianos are different than his pianos, so I think we are free to decide what sounds best for us.
I always hear a flaw at 51:54 but could never figure out why. That odd dissonant premature suspension he does.
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I know it's been three years so I doubt you'll respond, but in case you do, I was wondering - what do you think of Rafal Blechacz's interpretation of this piece?
Hi! I'm still alive!!! Hahaha. And I try to respond to all of you.
I respect Blechacz very much and I value highly his interpretations of Chopin!
@@gregniemczuk That's amazing! I did not expect that, it's so great that you reply to your comments on old videos.
I'm glad you say that! He is certainly a fantastic pianist, especially when it comes to Chopin, and his recording of this piece has to be my absolute favourite.
これが天国で聞こえてきたら、一瞬で地獄になるだろう。
This polonaise should be played in combination with the heroic polonaise, he says... My dude, I can barely play this one on its own 😂😂
Complete Chopin correspondence is the standard reference? Age 31? He was either very temperamental or far from perfect ... every autograph has inked-out aborted ideas. I wonder if any musicologist has tried to reconstruct his aborted ideas with new ink-removing technology?