Chopin Nocturne Op.72 No.1 | Tiffany Poon

[@TiffanyPoonpianist]

If you have any questions about this recording, comment below and I'll answer in my next vlog.

[@fredericfrancoischopin4646]

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?

[@emilieskovfoged4119]

how do you develop your interpretations of pieces? especially for such emotional pieces, for example do you try to stay true to the sheet music, do you listen to other pianists interpretations or do you have your own interpretations or stories you try to convey to the listener? (by the way I love your performances! I really look up to you. You've inspired me to practice piano a lot more and be more ambitious with the pieces I choose to play

[@daniellejohnson9568]

Do you have special equipment to record? Or do you just use your camera because the quality is always really good 👌

[@huiwen2.081]

1. Where do you get your classical music sheets/scores? Is it from the library, online? 2. Can you give suggestions about types of scales that appear in classical music that I can incorporate into my own pieces ? Thank you so much and btw you are a huge inspiration to me to pursue my passion❤❤

[@MXChan]

Beautiful performance played from the heart, as always. Lots of character, ebb and flow, with significant rubato. It's very different from my interpretation recorded back in 2014. I prefer to approach this piece with more depression, agitation and rage. Were you imagining a particular scene and under a particular emotional state? I wanted to ask you what you were visualising and feeling during this performance? Cheers, from Australia.

[@SunslightAndSong]

This work is C's 1st Nocturne. It was written when he was 17. His younger sister, age 15, died in April of that year. We hear in this, sorrow, grief, anger, hope, resignation, ever trying to turn back from the minor and into the major. Finally, resting there at the end. We can only guess and hear in this piece something of what the family must have felt for the loss of the child not making it through the winter.

[@farazfp]

Thank you for the explanation. It makes the beauty and sadness in the piece, and Tiffany's ever-lovely interpretation even more poignant.

[@akirakeeneteotrakool1847]

Then why is this nocturne op.72?

[@Jimbarleyy]

Wasakeene Opus has nothing to do with chronological order it is just to organize pieces into groups.

[@Powerslider]

@@Jimbarleyy Did Chopin organise them into those groups or somebody else and with what thought behind the grouping order?

[@Jimbarleyy]

@@Powerslider They did themself, the nicknames some of these pieces got were given by the people

[@mikehughes6582]

It's hard to believe that Chopin didn't publish this nocturne because he wasn't satisfied with it. This is my favorite of all of his nocturnes. Tiffany played it with such feeling. One of my favorite interpretations.

[@hippophile]

Perhaps he liked the ideas so much he wanted to make it perfect? But I agree, as a composition it doesn't feel to me like it has a weak part like a few of his published pieces, it is strange...

[@mannpwr]

I had a thought today that perhaps he didn't publish this because it was something just for him and his sister that he played to remember her. Perhaps we may never know.

[@mikehughes6582]

@@mannpwrI read somewhere that he just wasn't satisfied with it. You're right, we'll never know. Your theory makes more sense because of its beauty.

[@jdennis187]

@@mikehughes6582 I am not an expert, but I think this is the best piano piece of all time :D

[@mikehughes6582]

@@jdennis187 it's certainly in the top 5, in my opinion.

[@trevorpinnocky]

I'm always sad when Chopin ends. What a treasure to the world he was.

[@TimCizej137]

TRUE!

[@Dickens20]

OMG, I'm learning this Nocturne right now! It's so wonderful to hear how it is supposed to sound, as opposed to how I play it! You give me the incentive to really learn and feel the piece. Thank you so much!

[@garden209]

Did you accomplish this yet?

[@michaelfairley4157]

@@garden209 Yes, and thank you for asking! It took me a long time to learn that piece but due to the beauty and magic of the composition, I perservered. Presently, I'm working hard to learn Chopin's Op. 66, Fantaisie-Impromptu. The polyrythms are driving me crazy, but the joy is in the journey, not just the destination. I hope you are having as much fun as I am, on your piano journey.

[@Jay_Bacal]

Your attention to micro dynamics is amazing. Beautiful!

[@Usucito]

Im amazed how music as this was invented by a human being, and at the same time, amazed that a human can reach that beauty playing it. God bless you, Tiffany. God bless music.

[@sambagyarta]

I wish I was there, listening to your beautiful playing while sipping a tea. It's wonderful to be able to play this piece perfectly. I admire you, Tiffany.

[@Hehexddddd]

Lol do u even have any idea it is to hire a private pianist at this level

[@sambagyarta]

@@Hehexddddd I didn't say I want to hire her.

[@b-louprint]

@@Hehexddddd she said she was wishes she was there. hello...?

[@humphryshan9494]

@@Hehexddddd all they said was they wish they could hear it live ?

[@lawdizzy4829]

No one here speaks English?

[@WonderfulHayden]

Interesting interpretation, you played the climax 2:35 - 3:00 with less "urgency" than a number of other pianists (e.g. Maurizio Pollini) and it gave the entire piece more of a thoughtful reflective vibe rather than sounding like a broody lament.

[@bigman7742]

ok

[@SergieRachmaninoff]

I haven't heard it played like this before, and I think it works incredibly well.

[@victorialeeable]

This is exactly why we who love the piano play our favorite composers! We feel them in our own fingers, and they have given us the liberty to interpret their compositions

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

This is perfect. Best Op 72 /1 I've ever heard. I especially liked the left hand, so wonderfully smooth despite the big jumps and the dynamics too. Complete perfection.

[@Deep-Thinker]

This song talks about life from beginning to struggle to resilience to death. Truly a master piece

[@mileschapman1406]

I would not say resilience to death. Perhaps it is more of a noble resignation from life.

[@elias7748]

It was written when he was 17. Amazing.

[@ymaysernameuay1113]

its not a song and it doesnt talk about anything

[@elaina6868]

Piece* and it was composed after Chopin’s (age 17) sister died (age 15) for the grief he felt.

[@jeff27]

Yeah

[@fernandograu6677]

Tiffany, you are definitely progressing on the way you sound and produce your own individual voice on the piano. We can hear clarity on phrases and very personal expressive melodies with stronger intention and direction. This performance transported us deep into your very own interpretation of a very well known piece, like reading aloud one's favourite book, but in a totally new way. Well done!

[@GikoGomez]

hello, mi comment is only one: FANTASTIC. Very different from my version but we have a common line: we don't follow the sheet note by note like a horse with blinders, but we give to the nocturne more free interpretation

[@reemazzamadel]

You have no idea how many times I came here to listen to it!

[@krasnajaprkusic3389]

Wonderful music by Chopin, it cannot fail to please, for those who hear, melodies and emotions UNIQUE, good ♥️🎹♥️💯🔥🎶💎🌹😘

[@mstalcup]

Absolutely stunning performance! The tone of that piano is extraordinary. It sounds like a premium, Old-World, hand-crafted instrument. I like the dark body of the tone with the crisp, gentle attack. I wonder what it is. Edit: I studied the name on the piano, of which I could only make out the last letters. I noticed the direction of the grain inside is vertical, which is uncommon. I also noticed the felt at the back of the keys is pale blue. I think I figured out that this instrument is by August Förster, probably model 190, measuring 6'3". August Förster makes only 120 grand pianos per year. No wonder this sounds special!

[@JeffreyWelsh-p2r]

My goodnesssssss! The emotional energy that you just poured into that performance is incredible. THANK YOU! You are such an inspiration.

[@rdetronod]

You play it as though you wrote it, directly from the heart. The thought process and the mechanism of performance fade and the nocturne emerges as an experience. Wow!

[@河野浩-t6p]

ショパンの、その作曲時の、それまでの彼の人生史の、そして、愛の絆の思い、苦悩、希望の光を演奏者のご演奏、パフォーマンスと共にひしひしと伝わってきます。E-minorのショパンの響きをご演奏をとおして新たに感じとりました。ありがとう。 John Poppy 🥀⛪🕊️

[@kjetilamanakinorgard2273]

I was listening to this video and my cat came to me, she sat next to me, and closed her eyes listening to you playing :) Even animals get touched when you play music :)

[@gmonte00]

I'm learning this piece right now 😊

[@chrissiblumenkohl1348]

Same :)

[@martabosman8590]

Me too :)

[@SchindlerGamer]

Same!

[@coucou3233]

Me too !!! 👏👏👏

[@norah9121]

Me too !

[@ssmaktoum]

Omg!!!!! So delightful and amazing!! Girl it feels like its been 500 years since you posted an actual performance of a complete piece 🤣❤️☝️!!! What a pleasure.. appreciate it!!! Love you 😍

[@IanGraham-d1c]

Wow, Tiffany! I’m learning this piece. Such sensitivity! I cannot ever imagine hearing it played better. You are certainly my ‘influencer’ for this beauty.

[@bernarddoitch2805]

Hello Ms Tiffany Poon, I don't normally comment, however, I must say, of all the different videos I have watched of musicians performing this piece, I find myself watching your performance over and over; it is very soothing and I admire your style. Although I play guitar, I have been trying to learn this piece on the guitar; it has been a challenge to say the least. Now, I believe your playing has given me the desire, and more inspiration to learn this piece. Thank you for your work and like you said "Keep Striving." Thanks again, Musically yours, Bernard

[@user-xn7uh5ch2z]

Writing this piece at 17... What a true genius

[@Daniel_1223]

I used to always like this nocturne, but now thanks to you I really love it. Thank you so much, brilliant!

[@sambulls]

This is a decent standard to set ourselves up to, the dynamics are beautifully fragile in quality.

[@hammozeen]

The feelings when yku play that music is indescribable. Its amazing how you play it tiffany 🖤

[@oceancheung6139]

So much emotion, all expressed through your playing😭

[@Edward-W]

Always always always a great pleasure to hear Chopin from you. You are the queen of modern romantic pianists

[@lauragatehouse7935]

This made me cry - so much sadness in the world right now but the Beauty is music and this talent is cause for hope

[@ACSilverdragon]

If I played like this, my piano teacher would be cursing all the flourishing of the wrists and leaning. She'd say, "Are you drunk, why are you doing that all that stupid shit?" lol!!

[@DrQuizzler]

Ah, the Poet of the Piano!! We should come up with a similar nickname for you. You've got this "dancing hands" thing going that's reminiscent of watching a beautifully choreographed ballet scene.

[@freezecamproduction]

Love when you play pieces by Chopin! The way you interpret Chopin is wonderful, keep up all your hard work and good luck to your up coming concerts Tiffany!! ❤️

[@stefanorossetti6057]

Intense, emotional and passionate interpretation. No hurry. This piece leaves me speechless. Thank you

[@mrkkrssk]

Beautiful rendition of this sublime nocturne. Bravo. I love these acrid, dolent chords.

[@jasjitsingh12]

She played it with such elegance...its.....Magnificent

[@AyberkDurgut]

Really close to my ideology of this piece. Just loved it.

[@lizzyharper6128]

This song is so beautiful! If only I was there to hear it in person. No audio can ever replace the magical sound of a piano. Well done indeed.

[@imeverywhere9043]

piece!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tlevterova1163]

@@imeverywhere9043 Yesssss, please...piece!!!

[@hkgweigwei]

I am learning this beautiful nocturne now. I need to work harder on the dramatic runs in forte. Thanks Tiffany and well played. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ginac9251]

soooo beautifully played. I am practicing this piece now, and wish I will be able to play like you!

[@rwclardy12]

I cannot tell you how much I needed this today. Thank you ever so much

[@MaidaBarnett]

Beautiful! Just beautiful! No word can describe it.

[@susantummons1288]

Looked this up for the first time in 20 years... I like this interpretation. Not at all like what I remember feeling when I heard it as a child-- so much more peaceful.

[@ZL54JK8]

What a lovely treat to have this piece suddenly come my way just by clicking a link! A beautiful piece, and beautifully played. Thank you.

[@patricepimoulle8548]

Absolument parfait. Et en plus, elle ressent et nous fait ressentir la musique. Absolutely perfect. And she feels and make us feel the music.

[@vivianl7875]

Ok you don’t have to show off you’re bilingual. I’m trilingual. I speak English, French, and Chinese

[@nadja3963]

So good! 🤭 Can you say that you enjoyed the music even if it is actually heartbreaking? 😔🎶 What an atmosphere you’ve got...

[@MaidaBarnett]

Beautiful! Beautiful! No word can describe it,

[@domgro9826]

morceau assez simple mais avec le génie de Chopin et la très belle interprétation de Tiffany : super

[@Luca-vb3xo]

The best rendition I’ve heard of this nocturne ❤️

[@johnny14794]

Love how you play! Makes my day a happy one. Your music is matched perfectly with your beauty... Thank you sunshine!

[@chanelw9408]

You have played many different pieces, but I feel this one was from the heart. Thank you for sharing...

[@vrendus522]

Fantastic. You give their score, via your approach its own special depth, Very nicely played. Thank you

[@Lmnopghjiyfsahkkbv]

This will influence the way I play this piece from now on

[@alexestrella7103]

Chopin truly suits you the music flows out of you and it's gorgeous. In love!

[@MrJhuang999]

Love this piece. Had forgotten that it was of my favorites to play until I heard you practice it in your Rach 3 video. Thanks for the inspiration Tiffany!

[@rakinhussain9476]

I like how this interpretation was passionate, emotional, poetic. Just like Chopin intended. With the climaxes climactic and the dormant periods dormant but still unequivocally intense.

[@AmericanScholar82]

Simply Beautiful! Just no other way I can describe it, right now.

[@WeelYoung]

Thank you! This is my most favourite out of all Chopin's nocturnes, been waiting for this since your instagram teaser!

[@PooCrizzap]

Love this nocturne. Amazingly played as usual

[@davidjgburnett]

Best rendition of this piece I've heard yet! Clarity should be your middle name.

[@hueguy]

What a performance. Not overly dramatic, and yet still able to capture a wide range of expressions.

[@melanieangelis4183]

I started learning piano/sheet music when I was 18, then stopped going to classes at 19 due to a hurricane. (1 year and a half) I’m now 21 I still play piano, and read sheet music. sometimes I find it so hard to have motivation to keep on going. It can be so frustrating when you don’t have someone to answer your doubts in sheet music/practice. How do you keep yourself motivated and do you ever get downs?, like you want to quit after practicing so hard.

[@artsymusician8041]

I just listen to people like her, and force myself to practice, focus, work, and get better even when all I want is to give up because I don't feel good enough. and eventually, its worth it.

[@SuperRoselife]

Melanie Angelis dont quit Melanie! You won’t regret practicing your gift! And perfecting it. ❤️💖. I wish I had that gift. I just don’t.

[@jordidewaard2937]

@@SuperRoselife Now that is just sad, calling it a gift. It is not a gift. It is a hobby that this person tried pursueing, and is gradually getting better at. I can count on at most 5 hands the amount of people that are actually musically gifted. The rest just works hard to get there, day in day out. Calling it a gift is blatantly disrespectful to the amount of work we have to put in, and saying "you don't have it' is stupid. You can learn the piano if you want, and so can Melanie. Saying you don't have "a gift" is a weak excuse

[@johncotta8288]

" Hope you enjoy Chopin Nocturne Op. 72 No.1" You don't need to "hope" that anyone enjoys what you play, like the sun rises in the morning it's automatic. You play with such a beautiful perfection!

[@popothefirst1920]

I am trying to learn this piece and I have actually thought of stopping, but then your vlog showed up! what a coincidence. Tiffany please continue making these videos and your vlogs, those were enough to inspire me to pick up the piano so Thanks!!

[@smoklhoe]

Popo the First there is no such a thing as coincidence, that’s the universe talking to you to not give up on that piece....👍✨

[@JeffreyWelsh-p2r]

Tiff: you are such an inspiration to me. You play like a dancer…feeling EVERY note, as well as the spaces in-between. Thank you for always demonstrating with your body movement the emotion of the music itself.

[@Jessie-le8ru]

this actually amazing tysm for posting this

[@lesliefigueras7708]

as always you are brilliant,

[@MerceFont]

Dear Tiffany, I wanted to say thanks a lot for sharing your musical journey with us and for inspiring me to start my own vlogs as a classical guitarist as well. Your interpretation of Chopin's Nocturne is really beautiful! I love the audio quality you got from this one, really made me enjoy your playing a lot! :)

[@blackicat5873]

I don‘t know what to say…. It’s so beautiful

[@thoughtvoke]

You are certainly a very gifted and talented pianist. I expect you will do great things with the piano in your life. Beautiful.

[@emilyalachopin4175]

I'm usually very picky as to interpretations of Chopin, but wow, that is quite perfect! 😍

[@smokintay143]

Thank you for introducing me to this beautiful piece. I’m now inspired to go learn it

[@Malarkeydo]

This was one of my pieces for the National Guild Auditions when I was a senior in high school. And it was one that earned me a high ranking at state competition that same year. I've always LOVED this piece, and you play it beautifully. It is SOOO full of emotion, (as all of Chopin's work is) ~

[@ronl7131]

Lovely Artistry….Chopin vibe

[@NadyaPena-01]

dynamics and tempo were perfect. Beautifully done!

[@cmchang6018]

beautiful emotion you play with, my favorite.

[@jeffmichaelevangelista3002]

Excellent! Brilliant Rendition, Ms. Tiffany 😊 noble and subtle.

[@gabrielamayorga-kintanar6729]

Wow! I remember playing this nocturne when I was 15 years old. I think your performance tempo is similar to my own. 😮

[@trung.nguyen.t]

Thank you so much! Yours is one of my favorite performances of this nocturne.

[@rockychieng88]

I sleep listening to this, so peaceful

[@dannichols2929]

I was introduced to this work by a recording done by Vladimir DePachman, recorded about 1930 (78 RPM).

[@andres.5990]

I feel empty but when i heard this it triggers my emotion...thank you

[@kreye0805]

Words can’t explain how beautiful this was. I’m amazed 💛

[@michelekennedy7495]

It doesn’t sound like this when I play it. This is beautiful. I’m just learning it. I gave my lesson today 😂 Chopin challenges my fingers, mind and emotion

[@jadenlewis6250]

absolutely sublime, best interpretation yet.

[@AvindraGoolcharan]

Passage at 1:36 is sublime. And again at 3:30

[@bradleyworthy2107]

This is one of my favorite pieces and you played it so beautifully! Thank you :)

[@ConcursoVivaceFinale2022]

What a nice control of your left hand. Love it so much

[@bwilson7325]

First nocturne I ever learnt!! So special to hear you play this... thanks :) 💛

[@leafla359]

Mine too! :)

[@Strawberryfreak]

Is it difficult? Like I’m playing piano For a 1.5 year self taught.

[@EmmaQu-s5o]

@@Strawberryfreak its lvl 10 in the royal conservatory books

[@Strawberryfreak]

@@EmmaQu-s5o yeah, i already learned it, wasnt that difficult tbh.

[@martinihenry9792]

@@Strawberryfreak Even the 3-5 trills? How long did it take you for that

[@omarbouyahyaouiidrissi7424]

so beautiful...Thank you

[@erikarevillaclassic]

Omg! I'm currently playing this and I see this video of you playing it!

[@mattdeater7056]

Thank you for a beautiful piece played oh so beautifully well!

[@absolutegarbage8721]

I was just humming this piece to myself before I saw your video. Incredible performance, really really beautifully played!

[@Shiberia_pro]

What a joy for both sight and hearing! Thank you :3

[@lexid7605]

So happy that you posted this video! I’m currently learning this song, so I loved being able to hear how you played it!!

[@larsb.7679]

Chopin is my favorite composer. I'm learning Nocturne op. 37 no 1 at the moment. Nice work right here! the Interpretation is so soft, I like that!

[@BradleyThomasbassman]

I enjoyed your playing. I am learning this piece now. I hope I learn to play it as well as you do.

[@Capochin950]

That was so beautiful.Dear Tiffany thank you so so much.God bless you.

[@daisuke3018]

This really is my favorite interpretation ever!