10 Striking Endings from Great Solo Piano Pieces

Links to the videos I used:
10. • Seong-Jin Cho - Chopin...
9. • Ravel "Pavane pour une...
8. • Barenboim on Beethoven...
7. • Ravel - Sonatine (comp...
6. • Prokofiev Suggestion D...
5. • Adam Gyorgy Hungarian ...
4. • Irina Lankova plays Ra...
3. • Zimerman play Chopin S...
2. • Glenn Gould - Beethove...
1. • Video
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[@ClassicalJams]

Hi Kim!! I loved this!! There is nothing like a great ending to pull it all together and this was a GREAT idea to showcase these masterful, scintillating, emotional endings!! The pianists in your videos are certainly great ones and sometimes difficult to believe that mere humans can do this! I was especially touched that you were able to provide the amazing ending performances from Gould and Horowitz....I love revisiting the nostalgia of years gone by and may these amazing and talented gentlemen rest in peace. Thanks for your great insight, musical knowledge and fantastic presentations!!! HUGS, ~Jackie

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Oh, Jackie, I just saw that I didn't reply to your comment! Gould and Horowitz are my two top favorite legendary pianists, and I am happy that I can watch their live performances on KZbin. I just found out that Gould was a huge animal lover and left a half of his money to Humane Society, so now I love him even more. It's sad that he died pretty young, at the age 50. You're welcome, and thank you so much for your very wonderful and remarkable comment!!

[@jancowell]

3:46 boi saw a mosquito

[@zomb7138]

I'm surprised you are the only person in this comment section who points this out lol

[@jakesmith3724]

Jan Cowell hahahaha

[@paules3437]

OMG Freaking hilarious!

[@watutman]

After many decades listening to classical music, I have come to rank him, Glenn Gould, in the top 3 pianists. But he was definitely eccentric, and maybe even autistic? Hard to beat Glenn Gould when it comes to playing the 3 Bs, Bach, Beethoven, Brahms.

[@watutman]

Gould playing a Brahms Intermezzo kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGPKY2Sta5VneMk

[@grantwoolard]

Chopin's Scherzo No. 1 also has a magnificent ending - one of the angriest things I've ever heard

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Oh, I love the ending of Scherzo No. 1 also and thought about adding it to the list. I will definitely add it if I make a sequel to this video. Thanks for the kind visit and for the comment, Grant!

[@danyjamous5986]

Scherza no 3 as well

[@Dylonely42]

That's probably why you decided to put it in your last classical music mashup.

[@VallaMusic]

hehe - i was afraid Glenn Gould was going to hit himself in the head the way he waved his hand around so high

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Hahahah...I always get a kick out of that ending!

[@Zircon10]

What a fabulous “ending” 👍👍👍Absolutely love many of these pieces. My father played the 2nd Hungarian Rhapsody for me in concert. I fell asleep at nights listening to him practice the Rhapsody. I was 12 at the time.

[@countrybowwow]

Hello, my friend. Thanks for sharing. A nice video.👍 Take good care of Corona health and have a happy day.

[@bradleyirwin6692]

Horowitz created that ending for Soirées de Vienne! It’s very fun to play and is much better than the original. What a genius!

[@not2tees]

I was going to grouch about this video being a bad idea in the first place, but after listening to it and finding it pretty enjoyable after all, and remembering that I'm old and naturally grouchy now, I have to say that it isn't so bad as I'd thought it to be. May your heart always hear the melodies.

[@MelodiousHeart1]

:-))) I'm so glad that you found this video pretty enjoyable. Thank you for watching and for the great comment that made me smile a lot.

[@randomgreatness1041]

Horowitz's touch leaves me speechless I literally can't understand howwwwww

[@DaveRucci]

Hey Kim! Great video with some intense and amazingly performed endings. Wow wow. I recognized the Hungarian Rhapsody piece but had no idea that was Franz Liszt. Thanks for turning me on to these masterpieces! 🙌🏻

[@MelodiousHeart1]

You're welcome, Dave, and thank you so much for the great comment! I really appreciate your kindness.

[@sefiresh]

Ravel is awesome! I think that the endings of Rachmaninov's second sonata and Chopin's first ballade should have been here too. Great video!

[@MelodiousHeart1]

I actually considered using the ending from Chopin's Ballade No. 1. I can't remember the ending of Rachmaninov's 2nd Sonata. Will have to go listen. Thank you for the comment! I appreciate it.

[@aidanfurst8512]

Oh yeah, the ending to the third movement of Rachmaninov's second sonata is just incredible. Those gigantic chords!

[@leslieackerman4189]

I second the suggestion, both Chopin and Rachmaninoff. The latter’s Sonata 2 ending is magnificent.

[@DanielaSpadini]

Hello Kim, what a wonderful video! This is marvelous, great music and talented! Big hug Daniela

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Daniela, it's great to have your visit! Thank you. Wish you a beautiful beginning of autumn!

[@zomb7138]

3:45 wtf?

[@MelodiousHeart1]

:-)))

[@TomJakobW]

Glenn Gould; don't question. He's crazy and I mean legit insane, but his Bach is world famous and unmatched.

[@MJTFreeTime]

Nicolas Roques Indeed. Though he seems insane or crazy to us amateurs due to him having a much more deep connection with music and the piano. His playing goes beyond just hitting the correct keys with grace, but rather, he plays with all his being - as if the piano were an extension of his body. I don’t believe anyone but himself can understand that connection, thus him seeming “insane” to many.

[@RayPherz]

*_Play always as if in the presence of a master._*_ (Robert Schumann)_ Great video Kim! Truly amazing endings of great solo piano pieces! Thanks for sharing! 🌹 Kind regards _Ray Pherz_

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Oh, I like the quote by Schumann. It's wonderful to have your visit and nice comment here, Ray! I really appreciate your presence. Thank you!

[@RayPherz]

@@MelodiousHeart1 It's a pleasure to be here!

[@ExSkyCyclePilot]

Why do I sometimes get the feeling that composers deliberately write this stuff, just to frustrate those of us who do not posses the talent, or are simply not willing to put in the endless hours of practice required to learn these pieces??? And Kim, thanks for including Rachmaninoff's Elegie. That is one underrated, under-appreciated, achingly beautiful piece of music.

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Michael, I always enjoy reading your comments. I agree that some composers write extremely difficult pieces just to frustrate pianists. You're welcome about my including Elegie. That's one of my absolute favorite piano pieces. It's too bad it's underrated, but at the same time, I'm glad that not too many people know the piece or appreciate it. Thank you very much for the visit and the great comment!

[@ExSkyCyclePilot]

@@MelodiousHeart1 You're welcome - and thank you...

[@flyingpenandpaper6119]

If you are not willing to put the practice in, is that not your problem, as it is mine?

[@simonhoarau-piano9679]

Your channel make me discover a lot of new piece ! I subscribe !

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Thank you for such kind words and for subscribing! I really appreciate it.

[@Wosudhehqaxb9169]

3:45 "fuck off, fly"

[@spiralblueandromeda1384]

That was pure magic Kim! Thank you so very much my dear friend for sharing all this tenderness with us!

[@MelodiousHeart1]

You're very welcome, and thank you for being here, dear Katerina! I wish you a beautiful autumn.

[@lanceschaina3084]

I tell you, Melodious Heart, you have become my favorite classical music poster right now!!!!!! Just one thing I was so happy to see in this wonderful list of striking endings. I LOVE that you chose the Krystian Zimmerman version of the Chopin Scherzo No. 2! It is my favorite version on youtube. In particular, I love how he plays the arpeggios starting around 4:55. He doesn't just blast through them like so many other pianists. With Zimmerman, you can feel the arpeggios and appreciate the melody carried by the left hand. Wonderful collection, Ms. Heart!!

[@giannisskourtis7740]

That coda of the Beethoven variations though... So damn emotionally powerful

[@MelodiousHeart1]

It is, indeed! The whole piece is emotionally powerful to me.

[@davidi.w.c2368]

La campanella would of been perfect on this list

[@devonchristopher5837]

U mean on this liszt

[@prajjwalsonawane2548]

@@devonchristopher5837 nice one😆

[@_gamepatcher_3177]

It has the best melody i ve ever heard

[@grizzley6937]

_GamePatcher_ then you need to listen to more classical pieces.

[@Ariana-dn4mm]

its kinda lame as a ending tbh, looks cool but like doesn’t have a really strong coda feeling

[@classicalhero7]

Irina looks a bit like Martha Argerich. Speaking of her, her performance of Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody number 6 is absolutely jaw dropping.

[@MelodiousHeart1]

I agree, Argerich's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 performance is absolutely breathtaking! I never thought Irina looked like Martha, but since you mentioned it, I guess Irina and young Martha could look like sisters.

[@jmlfa]

Thanks for putting this together. It is a delight!

[@MelodiousHeart1]

You're welcome, and thank you for watching! I appreciate it.

[@EpreTroll]

Ohh shoulda added Jeux D'eau :')

[@timothypane7767]

EpreTroll YES!!!!!!!

[@TheFlamingPiano]

There's just too many to list, but those are good choices. Especially love Appassionata and the iconic HR2!

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Indeed, there are so many, the list could be for 100 pieces. Thank you for watching!

[@valeo6820]

Thank you for this wonderful post .

[@MelodiousHeart1]

You're welcome, thank you for watching!

[@MrKatajisto]

N0t a marvellous idea!

[@JimmyQuango]

Great !!!! Thanks for the inspiration this clip gave me!!! Big like & greetings from Hamburg, Jimmy

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Thank you for the kind visit and comment, Jimmy! I appreciate it.

[@ThereseLefebvreComposerPianist]

This is MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!! Enjoyed every second of it...pure thrill...such amazing talents...thank you for this incredible collection...

[@MelodiousHeart1]

You're welcome, Therese! I really appreciate your kindness and great comment. Thank you!!

[@ThereseLefebvreComposerPianist]

@@MelodiousHeart1 🌹🌹🌹

[@samaritan29]

YES GLENN GOULD THANKYOU

[@MelodiousHeart1]

You're welcome, and thank you for watching! Glenn Gould is my favorite pianist.

[@dspannplayspiano]

Prokofiev's piano sonata no. 8 ending is a personal favorite. But I honestly have too many to liszt.

[@MelodiousHeart1]

🙂

[@EddySunMusicProbe]

Always an interesting aspect of the classical music. Great idea Kim! Congratulations. Cheers, Eddy.

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Thank you very much, Eddy. Your comment is always highly appreciated.

[@bernhardt8410]

You should see liszt's mazeppa (transendental etude no 4) performed by boris berezovsky and miroslav kultushev

[@xyz.ijk.]

Thank you. That was inspiring.

[@zeno476]

wow so beautiful i loved it!!

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Thank you for stopping by!

[@aallpprr8998]

Hearing gould is always a mystical experience, but I don’t always want to have one ahha

[@류순열-h6i]

아름다운 피아노 연주곡 잘 들었읍니다~감사합니다~🎵 🎹

[@MelodiousHeart1]

You're welcome, and thank you for watching!

[@bryanlin8333]

Wow I didn’t realise, you’ve finally enabled the comment section! Great videos by the way

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Thank you for watching my videos. I really appreciate it.

[@haldickenssongwriter7011]

All I can say is WOW, Kim! These endings are spectacular! Oh how I wish my fingers could move this fast!

[@MelodiousHeart1]

:-) I wish my fingers could move this fast too! I really appreciate your time and comment, Hal. Thank you!

[@wpoon1]

I like because of Mr. Horowitz was included!

[@norwalltino]

Great video, subjective from my side, because I compose music from my own egosentric bubble. Who doesn't?

[@wiseal4827]

I would say any work signed by Rachmaninoff by his last chord signature "bump-bada-bump".

[@Katmakil]

I think you should have included the Presto con Fuoco from the first Chopin's Ballata. Still a great video, though.

[@MelodiousHeart1]

I will definitely add it if I make another video of dynamic endings. Thank you for watching and for the comment. I appreciate it.

[@greatmomentsofopera7170]

Barber piano sonata

[@astrongcc8911]

What about Winter Wind (Étude Op 25 No 1) and Harmonies du Soir (Transcendental Etude No 9 I think)?

[@lightningmanectric3096]

Good choices, but Winter Wind is No. 11. I love the glissando at the end of it.

[@luketuke02]

The ending of Prokofievs 7th and 8th Piano Sonatas...

[@conorhughes1]

Luke Tuke very true, and his 6th

[@TheJFerg24]

I hope you bought that piano dinner first.

[@ofwwena402]

Hi Kim! The first man who played.. I remember Tom & Jerry Cartoons. running here & there...

[@scronx]

The ending's usually where the action is ;-) If you do another collection, how about the end of the Reger/Mozart variations for two pianos? It's divine!

[@vrixphillips]

gosh it's been so long since i heard soirees de vienne no. 6. Now I need to buy me some schubert and schubert/liszt. I think i might have finally gotten into him lol

[@피린이-f3t]

Chopin waltz no. 14...

[@MelodiousHeart1]

I love Chopin's Waltz No. 14, it really does have a striking ending.

[@VV-mp2nk]

Супер!!!!!

[@rizzochuenringe669]

Horowitz: simply the best!

[@eternalmariacallas2283]

Thank you so much!!!❤️❤️ god bless you!❤️

[@MelodiousHeart1]

You're very welcome! Thank you for the kind visit.

[@eternalmariacallas2283]

Melodious Heart your very welcome!!! Very excited today!!! I am going to be in a concert for a Festival!!! I will play Aufshuwng from Schumann’s fantasy pieces op. 12 and the 2nd movement of Beethoven Sonata op 2 no 1!!! The video will be posted on my Mich li channel thank you for your videos! And god bless you!!❤️❤️

[@eternalmariacallas2283]

Ps. I love Seong Jin Cho!!! I saw him live last year! He was incredible!

[@MelodiousHeart1]

@@eternalmariacallas2283 Ohhh...what exciting news!!! Schumann's Fantasiestucke is my favorite work by him, along with Kinderszenen and a few others. I really wish I could be there watching you play Aufschwung from it and the beautiful Beethoven piece I also love. But I'll be very happy to watch your performance on your channel. I know you will be amazing!!

[@MelodiousHeart1]

@@eternalmariacallas2283 OMG, I love Seong-Jin Cho too! How I envy you that you saw him live!!

[@duas9468]

I love them all! I personally would have added La Valse by Ravel and Hungarian Rhapsody No.6 by Liszt on this list because both of them (especially the ending of la valse) just keeps you stunned after the great Crescendo

[@johannesasfaw]

I played 4 of these

[@ferchu4578]

Y la coda de la Ballada No.1 de Chopin? Es de los mejores finales de obras para piano.

[@publiovirgilio2238]

Las codas de las 4 baladas son todas mágicas, para mí la mejor es la de la cuarta

[@MelodiousHeart1]

I love the ending of Ballade No. 1 too. Thanks for watching.

[@MelodiousHeart1]

@@publiovirgilio2238 Thank you for watching and for the comment!

[@publiovirgilio2238]

Melodious Heart thanks to you. You are so nice ☝️

[@ferchu4578]

@@MelodiousHeart1 thx for being nice

[@manuelcosta7852]

Bravissimo

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Thank you!

[@haydenrouse4907]

Horowitz has no right being that old and playing that effortlessly

[@narges362]

Thank you but you forgot moonlight sonta performed by Valentina lisitsa of course the whole part of that of that was fantastic.and it's a must see piano performance . Valentina is definitely one of the best pianists 😍😍👌👌

[@dylandecker_music]

3:45 waving away them haters

[@romeodrucker5248]

Long time no see, Kim... How's life going? Those endings were really spectacular. Where do you fond them??? I can't find one good performance of a piece I look for and here you come with 15 of them😂 P. S.: 3:45 that was hilarious😂😂😂

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Hey Roman, it's great to have your visit here! Hope you have been practicing the Rachmaninoff piece. I haven't forgotten about it. By the way, there are 10 endings featured in this video, not 15. :-) I always find the videos I want to feature on KZbin. KZbin is an amazing place for music lovers, I love it! Hahahah...yes, I laugh every time I watch Glenn Gould at 3:45. He is my all-time favorite pianist, I have an immense admiration for him. Too bad he died at pretty young age. Thank you for watching and for the comment! I appreciate it.

[@romeodrucker5248]

I'm making some quite noticeable progress with the prelude. I think it'll be ready towards the middle of October. I'm also dedicating some time to the fugue from Bach Toccata e Fuga BWV 914. I also almost leaned that one. I think the best execution of it was is by Grigorij Sokolov. Hope we see each other one day! 🙃😁 Have a nice day! 👋

[@MelodiousHeart1]

@@romeodrucker5248 Oh, I am already excited for the Rachmaninoff piece! I just watched the Sokolov's performance of the Bach piece and loved it. I know your rendition will be a great one! Have a wonderful week, Roman!

[@andrewkasyanov2122]

Like 🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@johnmccormick2883]

Very nice! I would’ve included Rachmaninov Rach 3 !

[@leslieackerman4189]

John Mccormick that’s a concerto, these are solo pieces!

[@girlpower1880]

Chopin has the most interesting pieces

[@MelodiousHeart1]

I agree. Thanks for watching.

[@zomb7138]

Same with Schumann, but he was mental lol

[@AinaNerudaPoesíaRecitada]

¡Fantástico y maravilloso!. Abrazos. Aína

[@MsrAlaindeFerrier]

Not the usual programme of the répertoire also think Mister Baramboim has had his day as a pianist

[@tfpp1]

Prokofiev sonata 6, Ginasteta sonata 1, Rachmaninoff sonata 2, Chopin sonata 3, Barber sonata

[@MissMarilyn1962]

'Music with A Lot Of Deep Emotions' Dear Melody **33** Have '' A Wonderful Weekend'' Big Hug, Marilyn and Boys

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Dear Marilyn, it's always a joy to have you on my channel. Thank you for the support and friendship! Hugs to you and the Boys! I know you must be happy the summer is over. :-)

[@MissDiamondsMM]

@@MelodiousHeart1 😁👍🍃🌹🍃

[@BreezaBreezeBB]

✿ Great video....Greetings ✿

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Thank you, Brissa. I wish you a beautiful autumn!

[@mariacasemyr]

Glenn Gould is my favourite pianist 💕

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Oh, how wonderful, he is also my favorite pianist! Thanks for the kind visit, Maria. I appreciate it.

[@phoebedraper3046]

Prokofiev Sonata no.6 Shostakovich Sonata no.1

[@herodot2]

Pictures at an Exhibition.

[@Seyit-Mehmet]

etude op 10 no 4

[@elsaesteves]

Horowitz is TOP 👍👍👍👍👍👍😍😍😍 (or was)

[@alessandropelizzoli6613]

Does It exist also a video about " remarkable beginnings"?

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Yes, indeed. Here's it is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZbMlYeOgaupnZI

[@yvesjacquemin6445]

Et la Toccata de Ravel !

[@jerettgieseler5413]

I so prefer watching the older piano greats who put all emotion into the music, rather than these young pianists who act like they are having an orgasm in every bar. Just too much.

[@oplo0349]

Ballade no. 1?

[@mochdrew3364]

Not including islamey??

[@ernestchan8426]

Try allegro de concierto by Enrique granados

[@chezbe]

Where is op 33 no 4 by Rachmaninov?

[@contessa420]

I knew hr2 had to be here somewhere :)

[@ТуменМонгуш-ы8у]

Where is Chopin's Winter wind?

[@lordkatyusha5312]

No La Campanella-Liszt? That is one of my favorite and intense endings. Haha very late with this comment

[@MelodiousHeart1]

I do love the ending of La Campanella and considered it for this video. Thanks for watching!

[@preppychrisbou]

Interesting, my liszt would’ve been very different though.

[@leslieackerman4189]

Some choices a bit bizarre. The mix of Lankova and the Elegie gorgeous. However, the idea is no less than interesting.

[@MelodiousHeart1]

I'm glad that you liked Lankova's performance of Elegie and found this video interesting. Thank you!

[@leslieackerman4189]

Melodious Heart: Nice work. I should clarify that my misgivings are not with your selection of pieces but with the performances chosen. My most disturbing being Barenboim’s tempo at the coda of the Appassionata. It’s ridiculously rushed, not very musical, and it makes me feel that he needed to go to the bathroom badly! At least we know what to expect with Glen Gould.

[@watutman]

@@leslieackerman4189 I agree about Barenboim

[@AnnathePiana]

Gould is cool but is there any need for him to spaz out so much?

[@Andrea-yu8vf]

Mazeppa Liszt!!

[@mlr3188]

Liszt etude 6

[@patuchitogomez6790]

3:46

[@tps607]

dramatic!

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Thank you, Tom! I appreciate your visit.

[@ValYukhnenko]

Beautiful channel. Great collection of excellent piano playing and stunning performance! You've got yourself a new friend and a subscriber! Hello from Ukraine! If you enjoy piano you are more than welcomed to visit my piano music channel! Good luck in further creating your content!

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Thank you for the kind visit and great comment, Val! I appreciate it. I saw that you have a wonderful piano music channel. I'll be "seeing" you sometimes now. ~~Kim

[@ValYukhnenko]

@@MelodiousHeart1 thanks Kim! Have a great day!

[@asdfasdf-gm5uk]

I am not a fan of Seong Jin Cho... He plays just to cheesy... In my opinion Richter plays 4th ballade like no one else.

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Richter is absolutely one of the best pianists, for sure!

[@watutman]

Have you heard Earl Wild play Chopin's ballades? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIe8iqGQarlnqqc

[@강희구-b7w]

Think Ballade No. 1 beats at least the two Ravel pieces listed here.

[@SP-qi8ur]

Ravel is good music man writer.

[@rachman1noff]

Whats with the performers? Barenboim cant even play anymore..

[@SordidGuy]

NONE were "striking"! Perhaps "interesting", "difficult", "entertaining", "amusing"; but least of all "striking"!

[@michaeltheophilus5260]

Most of the pieces are just cheap exhibitionism and empty rhetoric..

[@manuelbes]

Lol all of Chopin's ballades could be in the list , his codas are so great , same with his scherzi (especially third one). Otherwise , I love this kind of subject , great vid!

[@AnnathePiana]

Bah, Bong, Bah, Bong, Bah, Bong, ba ba ba ba Bah, b'Bong...Bah...Bonnnggg! ...is the end of the 3rd Scherzo lol. Marvellous!

[@manuelbes]

@@AnnathePiana Oh the last chords lol. I love the presto just before

[@MelodiousHeart1]

There are so many solo piano pieces with striking, dynamic endings, including all of Chopin's ballades and scherzos. Thank you for watching and for the nice comment! I appreciate it.

[@manuelbes]

@@MelodiousHeart1 :)

[@matthewbrown3133]

Great, unique list! The two I would personally add are Liszt's Mephisto Waltz No. 1 and Rachmaninoff's Sonata No. 2. Both pieces have thrilling, acrobatic finishes that are technically monstrous, even for skilled pianists.

[@MelodiousHeart1]

I couldn't remember the endings of the two pieces you mentioned, so I just watched them, and OMG, you are so right!!! I will definitely add them both when I do a sequel. Thank you for mentioning them!