Balakirev, Sonata in B-flat minor (1905) played by Julian Hellaby (paulprocopolis)

[@itchy2345]

I love all the movements! Each has lovely memorable moment. I'd like to listen to it played by you live!

[@paulprocopolis]

The sonata is certainly full of beautiful music!

[@Diatonic1958]

A lovely and commanding performance. Bravo!

[@paulprocopolis]

Thanks for the comment and for listening.

[@FatSwede]

In places it sounds as difficult as Islamey. Especially that 4th movement. You play it very well! It's a piece I love too.

[@paulprocopolis]

Thank you. It’s a very loveable piece!

[@MrLemuel2004]

Ti ho appena scoperto e mi sono subito iscritto al canale, cosi piano piano ascolterò tutti i tuoi video! Complimenti, sei uno spettacolo! 👏👏👏❤️

[@paulprocopolis]

Grazie mille

[@itchy2345]

The opening thema of the fugue is soo lovely! I've just listened to the first movement only. The rest will be another time!

[@paulprocopolis]

Thanks - there is quite a lot of it! 😊

[@itchy2learn]

A lot of work, but a piece to live with. Well done!

[@paulprocopolis]

Thank you!

[@pianopera]

50 years! Well - in my case, now about 50 minutes, shame on me! Thank you for introducing me to this very special piece...each movement contains very beautiful music indeed. The fugato in the beginning is truly unique. I'm not sure it "works" as a whole though - there are perhaps weaknesses in its form/structure, but I should listen to it several times more. I liked the second mvmt. the most. It sounds like you have thoroughly worked out its style & intricacies...must have been terribly difficult to memorize!

[@paulprocopolis]

I agree with you - it is a lovable sonata with many beauties, but it is not an unflawed masterpiece!

[@morinoroba]

What an attractive music indeed! I feel very lucky that I can hear you play the second movement from this sonata in June! Thank you for your heartfelt playing, I love it. Your mother must be happy to hear this in heaven.

[@paulprocopolis]

Many thanks Ai for your kind words. That earthly sounds can reach heavenly ears is a lovely thought.

[@morinoroba]

@@paulprocopolis These are not the kind words, I really loved your playing!