Chopin Waltz in A-flat major, Op.34 No.1 Tutorial

[@floring67]

Very nice voicing and pleasant softness! And I always hear some discrete counterpoint in Chopin's music, his admiration for Bach is obvious. I am an amateur returner after a total of 10 years of pause followed by 14 years of sporadic playing and underpractice. This waltz was part of my repertory 30 years ago so it triggers some memories... ❤ In 2021 I had the chance to talk to Yuja Wang for about 20 minutes with an upright piano in the same room (it is really a lot for someone like her, I did not imagine she would be so kind). She told me it's a crime to play so rarely and neglect practice like I do, and gave me some clues about getting out of this. It was a life changing experience 😍Since then, I managed to make time and do exactly what she told me, and also I saw the level of damage that happened to my technique and even memory and sight reading (I am 57 now...). However I am beginning to recover, although very slowly (Waltz in Db major almost back and now I feel even able to start relearning the Ballade no.1). Not yet prepared to relearn Rach. Concerto 1, neither Chopin no.2, but I am beginning to trust that it will happen eventually. So why shouldn't I try learning this Waltz again, as I am in final stage with all the pieces I am working on? ☺

[@blakecarterpiano]

This is perfect timing. I have a performance of this in a couple weeks.

[@joshwrightpiano]

Good luck at your performance!

[@igorvaluev5409]

I have been waiting for this one so much!!! :D

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thanks for your patience! It’s been on my to-do list for years. It’s hard to tackle everyone’s requests but it’s a fun project. I hope you enjoy the tutorial

[@J.McCaffrey]

Amazing video as always,love your channel❤

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thank you. I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos!

[@luizhenriqueniehues]

Really beautiful 👏👏. Can you make a tutorial of the Minute Waltz too?

[@joshwrightpiano]

I will add that to my list :)

[@OrganDanai]

Thanks Josh! I'll try not to play hideously anymore and add more dynamic range when I play this piece again. 😅

[@joshwrightpiano]

Haha, I’m sure you play it beautifully

[@connoryu9023]

How do you play Mozart sonata allegro k332 softer? Thanks

[@Pianorockstar_]

I’m wondering if Dr josh can do a tutorial on the gallant men to help us musicians be able to play it

[@RolandHuettmann]

Yes, it was a very enjoyable performance at the competition. I still have Rubinstein in.my ear when listening. You even play it more nuanced, less speedy. I wonder how many hundreds of hours went into this...?💪😀🐸

[@joshwrightpiano]

Thank you so much Roland. I didn’t count the hours 😂

[@seriouslywhy4934]

Mr. Josh, hello.I just found a really underrated piece from Scarlatti, Sonata K11 which is just wonderful, would be really happy to hear it from your mangificent style of playing.

[@ccfliege]

Please do more Clementi, sir

[@sandragayle7866]

Josh did your little sister complete I think her master degree with you at Arizona state? 😊

[@winterheat]

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