The 4th Ballade is probably Chopin’s most complex and harmonically and structurally adventurous piece. Everyone plays it too quickly, and the meanings get lost after the lyrical and comparatively straightforward first third. I’ve listened to dozens of performances over the course of the past forty years, and this is the most perfect there is, in my opinion. Aleksandra understands Chopin. This is how I want to play the 4th Ballade, if I ever get to it.
@brucermorgan7 жыл бұрын
Aleksandra Mikulskayou have given the work of Chopin a new life for a young generation .I admire your commitment and passion .
@СамНаСам-ч4ф2 жыл бұрын
Не понравилась педаль в целом и акценты в паре моментов. Сухо,недостаточно экспрессии.В аппликатуре порядок.Удачи и терпения желаю.
@lvb17706 жыл бұрын
I have heard this ballade played hundreds of times by many great pianists and for me this really captures Chopin's spirit better than any other recording I have heard! Magical understanding,fabulous rubato, dynamics, voicing and touch!
@zamfully3 жыл бұрын
I could not have said it better.
@mxrkxo3 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing, beautiful
@jeannedark888610 жыл бұрын
wow that's amazing, how passionate and extremely authentic you interpret Chopin!
@rmd14776 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is life expressed with a piano!
@ashleye65032 жыл бұрын
Interesting rendition of the piece. I have some problem with her use of the pedal. The piece feels a bit dry and disconnected at times, when it should be flowing more, and feel fuller. Part of that also has to do with her pacing. Also, at 6:52, she plays it way too slowly. That part should be faster, almost like the rapid swirling of a leaf scooped up in a whirlwind and then gradually and slowly coming to rest(As my teacher used to describe it to me). The final part she didn't attack enough for me. Not sure if she lacks the physical strength in her fingers, but either way, she should be more dominating. Finally, she needs to tone down on her hand movements to her head(She does this at times). It's rather distracting during a live performance. Over all, not bad. She has the technical aspects sorted, for the most part, but she's not feeling(understanding) the piece yet.
@chrislimnios9180 Жыл бұрын
Jeez, you literally wrote down every single complaint I had!! We must hear and play pieces in similar fashion.
@katerinaalexandrowicz10789 жыл бұрын
Fenomenalna…Gratulacje.
@chknnoodlepoop2517 Жыл бұрын
Wow people actually knew not to clap at that last bit of silence before the finish. Faith in humanity restored
Horowitz style of Chopin Ballade No 4, rare pianist playing it this way nowadays.
@lukesu4736 Жыл бұрын
I think Horowitz plays it much differently than she does. This one has its perks, but for me nothing tops Horowitz’ interpretation of this ballade.
@PetriSihvolaMusic10 жыл бұрын
Such heavenly playing, Aleksandra. Thanks for this. :-)
@wlodar333310 жыл бұрын
great feelings. Some mistakes but the tempo Your Heart into this just great:)
@jyseoh6 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is magic. I was writing a paragraph or two in my mind while watching your fantastic performance. Takes away all the stress from my mind!
@salexdiez83210 жыл бұрын
Bravo! I really like how you play it. You really feel the music. Congrats!!!
@theohim55469 ай бұрын
Zum Dahinschmelzen ...
@russpenney57753 жыл бұрын
I am sorry but musically she doesn't have this piece yet. The continuity and pacing of Chopin's architecture is yet to appear.
@abdousifelhak44863 ай бұрын
Can you name some pianists that nail this ballade musically ?
@pianistnouveaux913010 жыл бұрын
Hallo :) Ich bin zufällig auf Ihr Video gestoßen und bin beeindruckt was für ein Talent Sie haben! Spielen Sie öfters in der Orangerie? Ich komme nämlich auch aus Darmstadt und würde gerne einmal live dabei sein :) Liebe grüße
@mooneulogy87172 жыл бұрын
9:15 :/
@paolofranceschi6874 Жыл бұрын
❤
@historynut34603 жыл бұрын
EIther the audio recording or the piano, not sure which, is not good. Though judging by the fact that it's a Steinway, I'd say it's the audio.
@salvadormoralesdiaz7354 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite interpretation on KZbin of this gem of a ballade. Aleksandra Mikulska and Alice Sara Ott are the pianist I like most. Kind regards from Mexico.
@antoniocostanza5703 жыл бұрын
Nostri compositori opera teatro allegri melodrammaitaliani : Rossini, Verdi , Donizetti periodo romanticismo.
@Desireyso583 жыл бұрын
Bravo Aleksandra! Just the way I Like it!
@mwatrak86487 жыл бұрын
Piękne Oleńko. Brawoooooo!
@ockerville3 жыл бұрын
Слушал 5 раз подряд, это такое удовольствие! Отточенная техника, экономная педаль! Умница!
8 жыл бұрын
Great Interpretation....
@zamfully3 жыл бұрын
You capture Chopin’s spirit better then anyone.
@piyagi07054 жыл бұрын
Is she Pole???
@محمدساجد-ع6ب2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video
@zamfully2 жыл бұрын
OMG so beautiful
@s_wyoo3 жыл бұрын
Is she from russia?
@dannys-pianoconnections51693 жыл бұрын
super !!!
@dmitryromanov79792 жыл бұрын
Bravo!😊
@jerzyk19395 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@raymondgautier78874 жыл бұрын
Piano mal accordé ?
@kelvinhua2023 жыл бұрын
Plutôt la pianiste qui fait qlq fautes mais le timbre du piano est particulier j'ai l'impression