Contrapunctus IV from Bach's Art of the Fugue

Pianist Winston Choi plays Contrapunctus IV from the Art of the Fugue
at Nichols Hall at the Music Institute of Chicago
Recorded by Windy Apple Studios (www.windyapple.com)
For biography, please visit:
www.roosevelt.edu/academics/f...
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[@lerippletoe6893]

This is still my favorite piano performance of this

[@Itemtotem]

I watch this multiple times per day.
Your tempo and expression is impeccable. You have outstanding practice habits and your tone is truly glorious.
You've done Bach proud, of that I assure you ; )

[@DangerRussDayZ6533]

1:40 the dynamic chance here was so beautiful. Wow..

[@murilolovizotto]

I've seen this video a million times and I can't get enough of it. I have no words to describe how much I appreciate this - the music itself as well as the magnificent performance. This is the only performance of the contrapunctus IV on piano with good quality audio I've found on TH-cam, so thanks for sharing.

[@youtube_user]

Yes, I have to agree. This gentleman has incredible practice habits. He really is focused on making excellent music. A true artist. Thank you for sharing your results!

[@polgomezriquelme7505]

Wonderful performance! Wish i was able to play it so clearly.

[@daphnepalka3619]

By far the best interpretation to my taste. A true celebration to the ear👂. Fantastic on all levels,it's worth while to listen to master Winston Choi and his philosophy.

[@schrysafis]

Check Tatiana's Nikolayeva 1967 recording. It has a more clear tone due to tempo respect. This one is good too.

[@lilianarivera3130]

I love your performance so much, am so grateful for the work behind making this performance possible.

[@stevej8558]

I have viewed other performances by you, Winston. I love your performances of Bach. Thanks for pushing them out here and sharing your gift. Great job on this one!

[@chrish12345]

as with your performance of number 9 Sir, this is perhaps the best performance I have heard of this one, WELL DONE!

[@ppfuchs]

Incredible performance!

[@dnuma5852]

amazing interpretation, one of the best if not the best ive seen. amazing job

[@MrPhil480]

Bravo !! impressionné ! magnifique interprétation d' un morceau admirable !

[@jpbach777]

Holly molly! Amazing performance!👌🏻

[@lroa6913]

Fantástica interpretación. Como usualmente componía de Bach, comienza con unas simples notas y repentinamente ... zas!!! El Muro de notas y sonidos irrumpe e inunda todo, sin poder detenerlo. Wow Winston Choi has hecho un trabajo increíble tu ejecución es ejemplar.

[@robertdouglass7221]

Great interpretation =) No pedal, right? I like the way you're able to direct energy into the keys through the arms in a very connected way without relying on the fingers to make the sound. Very expressive lines, and great separation of the voices. Also, kudos for not falling into the "pecky" articulation trap that this one presents when choosing the faster tempo.

[@laputa6464]

Amazing!

[@lluisrafalessole-classical5068]

Beautiful music 🎹🎶👏

[@w343vaughn]

This Video has made me want to see you Play with the East Texas Symphony Orchestra in September.

[@user-fp8ch3cb2v]

wonderful！

[@MegaParadiseX]

The passage at 0:15 is one of my favourite music moments.

[@romulo560]

WOW!!!

[@garrghhh]

My initial impression was, honestly, 'too fast' (was going to moderate statement, but, might as well be honest - much, especially from me, is pure opinion / taste and of no real consequence). However, listening further, your playing really 'flows'! It has a 'fluidity' (to my ear) that makes this tempo work, I think.
Excellent rendition! I love it!
_Edit: you really bring_ beauty _out in sections, and a certain_ interest & significant contrast _in other parts - almost like ... a reminder to the listener that it_ is _a fugue (as, perhaps, the sections bringing out a 'sweeter' sound and perhaps de-emphasizing the counterpoint might lull one into 'a false sense of complacency')! Bravo!_

[@PointyTailofSatan]

I miss Gould's harpsipiano version though. The sound was amazing.

[@neobarney]

예뻐요!

[@atsukok2313]

Is this pianist Korean?

[@neobarney]

@@atsukok2313 Canadian