New piece – an autumn dance
My new piece composed in Świeradów-Zdrój and “premiered” in Belfast. The theme is a solo slow dance in the woods stepping on the leaves and meditating through the flickers form the canopy. Hope you like
New piece – the blue cave
Finally finished composing this piece. I was probably inspired by the waves and the caves around Cyprus. Apologies that I didn’t’ manage to record with a direct output but I can’t wait to share this
Guitar – F. Sor – Etude in B minor Op. 35-22
I like classical guitar. It sounds warm and soft. It was also the instrument I choose when I first went abroad to study. Bringing it up to the aircraft was tricky but I managed to
Burgmüller – L’arabesque
In Taiwan, maybe also around the world, it is very popular for beginner piano players to learn the works from Friedrich Burgmüller. This is one of my old-time favourite. This simple and happy piece is actually
Chopin – Fantaisie-Impromptu
This popular piece was never published by Chopin. Some people think it was because of its similarity to Moscheles’ Impromptu in E♭ major. Paul Barton has a great video on YouTube illustrating and comparing some parts
Chopin – Nocturne Op 9-2
This is perhaps the most famous work from Chopin. The melody is beautiful and it is relatively simple. I learnt this piece long long time ago when I was in high school. But even now,
Grieg – Nocturne Op. 54-4
It was totally a chance I found Grieg’s music. One day we passed by a charity shop and found this little collection. It is a gem. His music reminds me of the light in Scandinavia.
Chopin – Valse Op. 64-2
Once I read a comment on Chopin’s waltzes. They said his waltzes are either too slow or too fast to dance. After these years, I lean to disagree. I think you can dance with slow
Chopin – Valse Op. 64-1
I used to think this piece from Chopin nick-named “the Minute Waltz” should be performed under one minute. Oh how wrong was I. I think the other name was better – Valse du petit chien.
Chopin Étude Op. 10-9
Chopin’s practice pieces always fascinates me. They are so technically demanding and yet full of emotion. I couldn’t reach the speed I imagined for this piece though, even after years of practicing.