Chopin Ballade No.1 - Work in Progress

[@heartofthekeys]

Looking forward to play in Paris, London and Würzburg soon! Tickets and info here: www.annique-piano.com/en/concerts

[@colinmiles9488]

the opening phrase is the subject of endless discussions as to how it should be played, and played in so many different ways. To some extent it does set the mood I feel, certainly for the slow sections which I felt didn't sing quite as much - and the you are happier playing the fast sections. A work in progress - but maybe I am wrong, I'm only a failed concert pianist.

[@jarbasgoulartdecastro9104]

So gifted,So beautiful, even without wanting to show it... And makes the instrument speak to my soul.

[@rsm3t]

Your "work in progress" level of playing is my aspirational level.

[@user-we5mi6zl2s]

Yes l would love to be able to play Chopins music.

[@jasperfeldschuh3644]

It's worth noting that she performed it live four days after this video was uploaded so while she may not be "finished" learning it yet, it is up to performance standard

[@alexsimper4153]

"work in progress" and it's one of the best versions I've ever heard

[@Luckyzin1707]

nah, it was good, but the ''work in progress'' make sense.

[@ClassicalMusic.Channel]

This performance is extremely immersive, you can see that she was completely immersed in the music while playing, we who listened were also immersed along, the camera movements were also perfect, it perfectly matches the music, as well as the texture of the image and the changes in lighting, in some moments lighter and others darker, I don't know if it was intentional, however, it combined perfectly!

[@tanmaymarkan3827]

did u learn the word immersive today??

[@bananabanana2887]

@@tanmaymarkan3827lol

[@miguelp384]

It seems to be boring man​@@tanmaymarkan3827

[@junechoi7331]

@@tanmaymarkan3827thats such facts

[@FredericChopinReal]

No

[@jude9907]

I like the 'more staccato and less pedal'. It makes it sound not as "lonely" as most people would consider this piece. She even started smiling at 5:55 which goes to show how in-tune she is with this piece... This is definitely one of my favorite pieces and Annique's performance of this piece is one of my favorites now.

[@MakoDClips]

I disagree, but still nice playing

[@jude9907]

@@MakoDClips I'd still prefer the more "standard" way to play it. The lonely sounding way. But I still think this one is unique. It's also a work in progress so I'm assuming she isn't going to stick with that style? But yes very nice playing.

[@polleels]

You know she started smiling because she had stress for that part

[@playtime3yt]

Yes I totally agree! I also like her playing style. There was one guy in comment section calling her dry because of the no pedal part, which was honestly very toxic, haters honestly don't deserve to be in here

[@lavatrex]

@@playtime3ytyou’re just mad, they said the part sounded dry without pedal and you’re calling that toxic, seems like you haven’t had experience with true toxicity on this platform lmao

[@jpdj2715]

Impressed. Touched all meanings of the word "ballade". Ballade 1- dance 2- lyrical song 3- epic prose

[@afbbu]

mid part is clean as hell. crongats !

[@RolandHuettmann]

Interesting start after the first 8 measures, avoiding the pedal. I love the piece, playing it myself since over a year. There are always new insights and new aspects. My teacher sees a mountain river flowing from the source and ending in cascades. I imagine the wake up in a dark forest, as in the film Avatar, flowers sparkeling, and each episode carries the story further to the end. You play the fast passages fast ))). A convincing interpretation.

[@kierenmalhi6958]

I looked at the score and didn't actually realise until now, but that's how it's written. There's a tiny bit of pedal in bar 8 and then no pedal until bar 32. Which is exactly how she's played it. But I hadn't realised that until now. I have listened to many recordings but never heard it played like this. It makes it sound more heartfelt when the pedal does come back in!

[@ministryofdressing]

Yes yes yes and yes from me ! Such a fresh rendition ! Full of deepness and sparkle !

[@jdsarfo610]

I love the way you played the opening, it sounds like those huge church bells in those old towns you see in movies

[@sergeykastukevich4190]

Thank you. It is a great performance, just like always :) I was in Warsaw last Friday. They have short concerts of Chopin music daily for tourists: “Chopin Time”. And I have decided to visit it just for the case. The lady played several pieces, including a few etudes you have played in Leipzig this January. There is such a difference... Thank you for showing this difference :) See you at the next concerts.

[@8Dorfzocker8]

I am blown away by the amount of finesse and captivating dynamics of your interpretation - can't wait for the final version to be on spotify ❤

[@asterius4271]

Astounding performance! So much joy and fervour. Loved the emphasis on the staccato in the Moderato starting at 0:47 which I've never really heard that in recordings that I can recall and then the use of pedal on the return of the theme at 7:35 was great. You brought out the melody so well keeping it without pedal while changing fingers on the held notes. The middle voicing in the right hand in 6:45 is so good! There's so many other really interesting artistic choices you executed so well, really a remarkable performance.

[@jarbasgoulartdecastro9104]

So gifted,So beautiful, even without wanting to show it... And makes the instrument speak to my soul.

[@leonardodelyrarodrigues3752]

Authenticity and austere confidence are words that best define this performance. 6:30 It's incredible how here it reminded me so much of Daniil Trifonov's passion when he played the climax of the finale on the Barcarola in 2010 in the Chopin competition.

[@Alisiy1917]

Eines meiner Lieblingsstücke! Danke für diese wunderbare Leistung, Annique :)

[@heartofthekeys]

just saw that my last Work in Progress video is already 7 Months ago - so here a little update :) Looking forward to play this Ballade on March 10th in Nürnberg! 🤩 In collaboration with Stretta Music we are organizing a little concert with meet and greet afterwards at the exhibition "Akusitka" in Nuremberg! Tickets and info here: www.messe-ticket.de/AFAG/akustika2024/register/ANNIQUEGOETTLER24AKN See you in Nürnberg!!!😁

[@zml666hatecrew1]

10 of march is the real date of Chopins birth date right??

[@danielebigi5925]

@@zml666hatecrew1no, è nato il 23 o 24 febbraio

[@CozyGamingWithMe]

I looking into musician's earplugs, any recommendations?

[@zml666hatecrew1]

I can recommend the best and the cheapest wired earphones are Panasonic in 👂 8£ or wireless Sony Wf-C500 are 50£ in the Uk

[@russak6595]

Einer der wenigen Momente in denen man sich wünscht in Bayern zu wohnen. Viel Erfolg!

[@DonaldCrockett-z4p]

Each one of Chopin’s Ballades relates a story. The story you told with this one was unique and impressive. Lovely pedaling. Masterful rubato. Even the terrifying Coda was performed confidently and with a beauty few pianists can replicate. You will slay them when you perform this in concert!,

[@kenzo3937]

coda sounding amazing omg

[@monsieurbrochant7528]

What a masterful "work in progress". I don't think I've ever heard 5:40 to 6:30 played so lightly. You played it like a dream. Can't wait for the final version, if it gets better than that

[@DarkeyOfficial]

Im speechless. I waited for an update of this piece and thankfully u did one. Sehr originelle Interpretation ❤

[@faithhopelove9567]

You were born to play Chopin. I'll just keep listening to this on repeat!

[@Mazurking]

Bravo! I heard things I had never heard before, and that's a very good sign. You play very uniquely, in every good way!

[@glassbin9555]

Before i tried learning this piece and i was like this is gonna take too much time if i learn it now. But then i saw professional pianist taking over 5 - 10 months to learn and it inspired me. So i started learning few days ago. Good things take time

[@mariapalounierga7385]

Thanks for sharing! That was absolutely beautiful and full of emotion

[@nickhall2952]

This is the most unbelievable chopin ballad no.1 I have ever heard thank you.

[@brooklyngraham1151]

Bravo!!!👏👏👏👏👏, that Coda is a killer. As much as I love Chopin, I think he had a bit of a sadistic streak. I loved your judicious use of the pedal with this piece, so clean and precise. Thank you for sharing this, one of my favorite ballades.

[@Tolstoy111]

It was easier on Chopin’s piano!

[@polleels]

​@Tolstoy111 That's not true. He might have had smaller keys, but pianos of this time have so much more controle and better mechanics so no isn't.

[@Tolstoy111]

@@polleels his piano had a much lighter action. They were lighter

[@brooklyngraham1151]

I’ve never played a Pleyel piano, but I have had a go on a Broadwood grand. It’s true that the action is easier, simpler, and the fall of the keys is shorter. To be honest, I felt it was more difficult to play than a modern piano. It felt more like a harpsichord than a piano.

[@jakubdzwonkowski]

The coda was just... outstanding! I have no words! If that's work in progress, then even though I play some Chopin pieces already like Mazurka op. 17 no. 4 or Prelude in Db Major op. 28 no. 15 then I'm just starting playing it seems!

[@MarkMarton-r6l]

One of my goals in life is to one day be able to play this piece.. you rock!!!

[@colsonhamm]

This is my absolute favorite piece of music! I love the way you play this, it is phenomenal!

one of the most intimate performance of this piece that I've heard!!!!

[@SpencerBorchert]

Amazing work, great legato on the piece, and you were able to hold the melody to its full extent.

[@musicpiano4304]

Annique, you improved a lot❤Keep going🙏🏻

[@elmerwilliamson1970]

Bravo Fraulein. Das vas WUNDERBAR!

[@Punch_is_thinking]

Bravo I always love to watch your performance. Listening to it, always fills my eyes with excitement

[@AstroCha.]

Loved it, and i really like the way your piano high notes sound it's bright and pure 💖

[@Sarah-im3lp]

Excellent performance, Annique! Garrick Ohlsson has said that this piece (especially the coda) is one of the most "revealing" of a pianist's technique! You clearly 'feel' the piece, and enjoy the piece! Brava!!

[@mrmaxboypvp5097]

dint know brava was a word lol. now i know

[@Sarah-im3lp]

@@mrmaxboypvp5097 You're feminine, aren't you! So brava, not bravo!

[@kasukoi]

@@mrmaxboypvp5097 It isnt, at least in english.

[@mrmaxboypvp5097]

@@kasukoi I googled it and it is the feminine version of bravo.

[@kasukoi]

@@mrmaxboypvp5097 Ah yeah i saw now

[@Jcorban08]

Gorgeous, just simply gorgeous!!

[@samwang1115]

most of time, i listen selected parts of this ballade because i learn it 30 years ago and know which sectionm what notes to bring out the passion. But still Anique rendition. I slowly listen start to finish..... Got put in heart to play, so got the Ballade expression.

[@shbshn87]

Beautifuly excecuted, super immersive interpretation. Also, the production of the video is great as well!

[@dalezalewski7759]

Brava! Well done!❤

[@polike-wp2uj]

the best version i´ve ever hear. You make me feel like the first time i hear this piece. Amazing interpretation!!

[@EctxD]

THATS SO GOOOD

[@farhatyerbolov6055]

such a pleasure be able to play this beautiful peace, iam so glad for your at my all heart.

[@steinvee]

One of my favorite pieces. Wonderfully played❗️❗️

[@izakss]

Well that just made my day thank you!

[@ronbalut592]

Schön, Beautiful!! It sounds like you've progressed very far with this one.

[@lmcu0]

Congrats for your playing Annique! I've heard the version of 7th months ago and I'm impressed, you just have improved a lot! I'm sure you'll do great in Nürenberg 👏👏👏.

[@Henri.d.Olivoir]

Oh my God, I cannot wait to see what the end result is going to be like!!!

[@Atteneee_]

amazing evolution!! ❤❤

[@fatmathepianist]

Probably this comment wont be seen by anyone but I just want to share my feelings. Around 30mins ago I played somethings that my family will like. Some pieces from turkish culture. And they were easy I mean it wasn't hard to play them. But I practiced them a lot for not playing wrong. At the end I played a lot wrong notes even though they say they didn't notice anything. And then they asked me to play something I like to play. And I played agape from yuri on ice which means a lot to me. But I couldn't play it as good as I want. However I am trying to give people "agape" feeling for long time. I am practicing that piece for over 2 years. Trying to give the exact feeling I want. Then my mom asked me that why I don't play somethings classical to them even though I want to be a classical pianist. So they wanted me to play somethings that I am working on nowadays. Because of Annique Göttler's playing, i dreamed of being a pianist like her. So on the 25th of July I started to learn Liebestraum no.3 , Ballade no.1 and etude op.10 no.3 by Chopin. Because her playing effected me so much. I played the op.10 no.3 until a level I can play. Means the good melody is ending and different melody is starting. And did play the parts I learned in ballade no.1 which means the first part until 2:36 at this video. And the beautiful melody at 5:03. And then started to play the coda part bcz I was working on it for 1.5 months. I started to learn the ballade from coda. Anyway but I failed. Couldn't play it well. Then I said anyway and started to play liebestraum no.3. And failed again then said "can I play them to you guys when I learned them?" But then started to crying. Bcz piano is the only thing I trust myself about it. I am not as good as I want about everything. I am playing piano for 5-6 years now. And the feeling that you fail on something that you gave everything to it, feels like all of that 6 years for nothing. I cant be like Annique. This is my last year of highschool means my exam year. I cant practice as much as I can't. And there are lots of piano players at my age who can play the pieces I am practicing so well. When I watch Annique's perfect playing. I can see the effort she put into it for showing this performance. I cant even I want. But I don't want to quit. I want to give everything to piano and grow, be better. Piano is my everything. I hope I achieve some of my goals and have great achievements like Annique Gottler. And if you read this comment, thank you for spending your time. I was just crying and watching her playing as always. Just wanted to share my feelings.

[@MindKey-1]

I love Chopin and your play. I'm inspiring. this ballade reminds me of your lie in april which made me cry on the last episode when Arima and Kaori were playing it. It was heartbreaking.. And soon i'll be rewatching it due to the next month is april. Thanks...

[@darkig7442]

Just... Wow I love the feeling you give to the piece

[@sipovicamar3632]

Came here just to hear magnificent Coda part. There is no more mistake and your angry face at 9:08 (compared to first work in progress video at 9:04) 😂😂 Well done!

[@Alexandre-rj7yu]

amazing work

[@erentoker2028]

So clean, pure and soft (came from heart) very lovely thank you

[@zhantyy]

The coda was way better than the last one! I wish I could play this piece like you

[@jimtownsend8010]

Seriously good. Detailed and mannered, and singing like Heaven!

[@pascalxus]

I think my speakers somehow came alive as you played this! normally my speakers are terrible even on professional recordings and yet somehow you made this piece shine incredibly!

[@brunopiccinin]

Annique, this one of the best performances I've ever seen. I don't know to express it, but it's clean and deep. It's outstanding!

[@MarcPlaysPiano]

Sounding great!

[@mvanbaarsen]

Dear Annique, both very delicate and powerful. It's a delight to listen and watch you playing this masterpiece of Chopin. And you call this work in progress 😂

[@sprite_boi]

annique: work in progress also annique: proceeds to play extremely well good job with the coda btw!! i hope i can play the piano like you someday

[@alphaphii2788]

You have inspired many to play the piano, including myself! Thank you. Wonderful performance.

[@thronit9512]

I think you improved the coda a lot ! Keep up the hard work 👍

[@noobyoshi]

she is one of the few who get the rhythm of the coda--she already got the groove in the previous work-in-progress

[@TheRobyMann]

Great performance!!

[@Dylanthestudent]

Absolutely stunning interpretation. Transported me to another world. Thanks for sharing..

[@Popis72]

Schon fertig.! Wunderschön..!!

[@joeytay987]

i love your interpretation of this piece, its quite different from the ones we usually hear 🥰

[@tristanlamboray4482]

I LOVE IT !!! congrats and keep the hard work.

[@khle1s985]

The hard part at the end was so amazing Jesus it’s really good well done!!! (I can’t do this even if I tried)

[@renesperb]

A great masterpiece !The ballad 4 is one you have to include in your program , my favourite .

[@VipiModel-nk3ce]

some one told the piano is out of tune???i dont think it at all, it sounds beautiful, i love the way you perform this Master Piece, God Bless You🌹😘🙏🏼

[@Tess_Uh01]

I've never heard this ballade before, you played it so beautifully ❤ I wish I could go see your concerts in Germany! Someday, I will though.... in the mean time keep playing the heart of the keys, Annique 🎹💕🎉

[@arjanmeijdam5421]

Wauw, so many refreshing details. Really like the g-minor theme, first page. 😏

[@samneox]

Por dios pero que has hecho 🥰 muchas muchas gracias!!!!

[@alessandralombardini-parks1936]

Wow! Really great playing and thank you so much for sharing. The day after your Sunday concert will be my birthday and this video is a great birthday present, even if you didn't know about it😊. I love how you breath the music (I think we actually call it "phrasing"!) - the music really breaths with you and you become the music. I also love your use of the pedal. I like it when the pedal is there but I don't really need to be aware that you are using it, unlike with so many other pianist swhere the pedal gets to be a bit overwhelming at times. I really like the way you use it, great job! More and more convinced that Sunday the concert will be memorable. Enjoy the concert hall, enjoy the piano, Chopin, enjoy it all!❤

[@frangallo57]

Much better on that little scherzando than before

[@jaimeflores6733]

uau amazing interpretation! very different from de others. good job

[@hollyavillella554]

Gorgeous! ❤

[@루미r]

Still work in progress, excellent playing

[@prestoiidx]

Omg my favorite piece, im so excited for this video

[@carolyns6935]

Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!

[@Mocky77]

as someone learning prelude in g minor, i feel bad for your hands! good job and great improvements

[@playtime3yt]

You played amazing 😊🥰👏, don't listen to any of your haters that say that you play bad, you play amazing and you're the one who inspired me to learn this piece so keep an amazing work up ❤

[@TrueCallaway]

15 likes on my post because people agree with me. You have ZERO LIKES because you think everyone agrees with you. You are delusional You should like urself since you are so into urself.

[@playtime3yt]

@@TrueCallaway Can you check 90% of this video's comments and then say something??? You are the only one who posted a hateful comment and maybe some others so this doesn't prove any point. 90% of this video's comments are positive. Just because I didn't get any likes doesn't mean that no one agrees with me. Plus I posted this a day ago so obviously won't have likes duh.

[@TrueCallaway]

@@playtime3yt I still don’t see any likes. I got 20. Better edit again. Here is a like to get you started 😂.

[@TrueCallaway]

@@playtime3yt how is it hateful if I said she plays great but it’s dry in some parts. What kind of hate is “ she plays great”.

[@TrueCallaway]

@@playtime3ytso what if 90% are wrong and 10% are right. What if I’m in the top 10% 😮. Wouldn’t that make you in the bottom 90%? Yikes!

[@劉爵閎]

GOOSEBUMPS!!!!

[@PedroStreicher]

Really beautiful, improved a lot since the last video. I just don't understand why not using pedal in the main theme, from bar 8 to bar 23.

[@PianoGuy1990]

Brava! This is so beautiful and passionate.

[@fernandoeaarantes]

Perfect!!!

[@juanmadeus]

Total emotion 🫶🏻🎹

[@heinrichginosen3850]

Արվեստի արյունը կապույտ գույնի է ! Հրաշալի է ! Bravissimo🌹🌹🌹👏

[@Brian-L]

Bravissimo 👏🌹

[@ynopotegaming5393]

Just WOW, bravo !!

[@eminajovanovic2574]

Wow, wow no other words! 😮🎉

[@arianna8823]

Sublime!!!!! ❤🎉

[@thomashuby7252]

C’est magnifique ! J’adore ! 🤩

[@meydan349]

bravo

[@jerebenitez8542]

Love the "kidergarden teacher" sweater :)

[@frangallo57]

Beautiful job on that coda.

[@floppyjeep]

Love it… thank you Annique! Spend a very good moment listening it. Want to learn it but seems pretty hard 😅