Nocturne Op. 8 | LYAPUNOV | Luke Faulkner

Growing up I listened to Rachmaninoff's music all the time. I became a tad obsessed so I started exploring his contemporaries, including lesser-known musicians whom time has treated less favourably. In the process I came across a handful of hidden gems - largely unknown pieces of music that are nonetheless beautiful.
Since this year will mark Rachmaninoff's 150th birthday, my personal celebration is to release an album of these discoveries accompanied by a monthly film here on KZbin. I've called it "Forgotten Melodies" - a nod to the three eponymous collections by his friend Nikolai Medtner - and the full album will launch on his birthday, April 1st.
This Nocturne by Lyapunov (1859-1924) is the opening track and, though it was likely influenced by Chopin (in particular Op. 27/2) and Liszt (S.172/3), there is something new and original here. I hope you find the melody as enchanting as I do.
I'll be releasing films from the album at the end of each month, alongside many original compositions 🥰
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Nocturne Op. 8 | LYAPUNOV | Luke Faulkner
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[@LukeFaulkner]

Here is the Nocturne (and full "Forgotten Melodies" album) on Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/619rRUqnJ5iJXIHyuB3cYF?si=7e9eae3294bc42a8

[@r.i.p.volodya]

Is your album all Lyapunov?

[@LukeFaulkner]

@@r.i.p.volodya Only two pieces by him, I'm afraid, but many others by his contemporaries 😉

[@Галина-е2к]

Даже музыка страдает от санкций.. Альбом слушать нельзя, закрыт.​@@LukeFaulkner

[@ЕвгенияВласова-о3й]

Я восхищена этим произведением и вашим талантом! Это очень красиво, прекрасные моменты с волшебной музыкой! Спасибо, что очень цените наших русских композиторов, я из России. Слушаю вашу музыку, она особенная и неповторимая.

[@LukeFaulkner]

Благодарю вас за ваши добрые слова! Россия подарила миру большую часть величайшей классической музыки.

[@ЕвгенияВласова-о3й]

@@LukeFaulkner Да, это так. Спасибо большое за ваш ответ. Мы гордимся нашими великими русскими композиторами. Приятно, что их произведениями восхищается весь мир.

[@iliasalari5564]

This piece, although more or less unknown, is majestic. Your sensitive interpretation allows the listener to travel with their mind to the bygone romantic era and forget, even for a few minutes, the struggles of modern everyday life. 🙏

[@alexandermilishnikov6690]

Замечательно ❤

[@Opus566]

you are such a bright spot in my life. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so dearly much.

[@LukeFaulkner]

That's so kind of you, Rania! Hope you are well 😊

[@elianejoly5352]

Merci infiniment .Musique magnifique au piano 🎹.🧑‍🎤

[@beatrizlejarza8694]

La música, la ambientación, la interpretación tan bella... Es el estilo que hacen un momento pleno de armonía. Inolvidable!...🇦🇷

[@camiee1496]

I'm a non-musician and I don't play any instrument but I love listening to classical music, especially piano pieces. They just sound amazing and surreal. Glad to find your video, Mr. Faulkner.

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thanks so much, Drew! I was delighted the day I came across this beautiful melody.

[@manonstefanik1790]

Oooh que c'est beau et délicat... C'est chouette de te revoir dans cet endroit Luke - j'avais adoré quand tu y avais joué uniquement de la main gauche, blumenfeld - Merci pour cette découverte, et quel jeu !!!! 👍👏👏👏 Je t'admire ! 😍😘👏✨

[@LukeFaulkner]

Merci, Manon! Je suis heureux que vous l'ayez apprécié. J'en ai filmé beaucoup plus ici 😉

[@manonstefanik1790]

@@LukeFaulkner BEAUCOUP plus !?!!!? YOUPiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ! Alors, j'ai hâte de voir les autres ! 😉 Je me doute que quand on déplace un piano dans ce genre d'endroit, on rentabilise l'effort !!! haha 😄 (la prochaine fois j'écrirai en Anglais, promis ! ☺😉) Passe une belle soirée Luke ! 🤗 🍃🌼

[@FrederickViner]

Bravo, Luke! You weren't wrong about this gem. It's absolutely gorgeous! Shades of Chopin's Op 27 but it's certainly original and beautiful in its own right.

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thanks, Frederick - love your work!

[@teresadasilva4450]

Hello, dear Luke, thank you for your reply. Could not answer. You know how much I appreciate your calm music, it sometimes craddles my night and I love it. There has been so much music offers these days, not all credible one has to be choosy... I shall be lustening throuh the night...By Luke for now.

[@r.i.p.volodya]

I would never have discovered Lyapunov had it not been for KZbin. I stumbled across LOIUS KENTNER playing the Etudes.

[@eugeniasantoyo3024]

My favorite music .

[@cipher2508]

The world is a MUCH better place with you in it Luke...don't ever stop playing and composing

[@LukeFaulkner]

Right back at you, buddy!

[@surainihashim]

I searched the composer and fascinated with how many talented Russian composer are they.Hope you do them justice regardless of our political stands.

[@LukeFaulkner]

Absolutely, my friend! Lyapunov wrote a beautiful Rhapsody on Ukrainian Themes that I've always wanted to play (though it requires an orchestra).

[@eliasar66]

Beautiful expression, location, angles, and coloring. I love everything about this film

[@LukeFaulkner]

You're very kind! Thank you so much :)

[@miriambraxton6419]

This piece is definitely underrated! Thanks for sharing it with us! Bravo, Luke! 👏

[@LukeFaulkner]

I'm delighted you enjoyed it, Miriam! Hope you're well :)

[@carolinab.p.9380]

Magnificent!!!! 🥰☺️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you!

[@NinaKomarova-v1w]

Really enchanting music!!! New for me - grateful to you for opening new gems -❤

[@rogerward8047]

Thanks, Luke! I have never heard of this guy. I am impressed that you memorized this piece! I appreciate seeing all the unique places you perform. Your skill is really advanced!

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you so much, Roger! He's not very well known, but I think he influenced Rachmaninoff a fair bit and he wrote quite a few beautiful melodies.

[@jhonatanbellidoaima7832]

We really love that. Keep on it, Luke!

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you, my friend!

[@deliaflores987]

Great piece and great performance. But again, it's Luke Faulkner. We cannot expect anything less, can we?

[@LukeFaulkner]

Haha - you're very kind, Delia!

[@antonioromopiano]

Indeed a hidden gem! Thank you sharing this lovely piece, Luke! A magnificent performance, as usual, and a setting with a remarkable contrast! Beautiful music makes everything beautiful! 😊🎹

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you so much, Antonio! Hope you're well 😊

[@elizavetaivanova]

Great music and great playing!

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you so much, Elizaveta! Hope you're well 😊

[@zanecharping]

A very beautiful piece. I also love the location of the filming. Very well done!

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you, Zane!

[@polishscores]

Mad respect for paying Lyapunov.

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you, Jacob!

[@abispanner3957]

Thank you for another amazing and educating video! :D Fascinating to learn about this piece :)

[@LukeFaulkner]

I'm really pleased you enjoyed it, Abi! I always loved the melody of this one :)

[@-KonstantinaZ.]

I have no words to express your way of playing the piano.. You are just an incredible performer, as well as a composer 🥰🥰 I really admire your work..Thank you!!

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you so much for saying so, Konstantina! That means a lot 😊

[@teresadasilva4450]

Most of your piano interpretations are fascinating such as this one...only to watch your magic hands and fingers run sweetly and romanticly the whole Piano...Bless You, Luke...

[@LukeFaulkner]

Aww - thank you, dear Teresa!

[@elihinze3161]

Beautiful! Hidden gem for sure

[@adagur6954]

Ohh, you are so good Luke! I loved this piece, it is very nice. And the place you have been playing is very beautiful... Thank you!😊❤❤

[@LukeFaulkner]

Aww - thank you, dear Ada! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@福島久美子-w6k]

I like your performance ,and the way you express your emotions..passionate and full of kindness.. I love your heartfelt piano play.🤍🎹🎶

[@brelee-x3e]

Ear candy... thanks again, Mr. Faulkner.... you are one talented classical pianist.

[@LukeFaulkner]

Aww - thank you, Leela! You're so kind :)

[@brelee-x3e]

@@LukeFaulkner 🙂

[@danieburger2723]

You have become so self-assured Luke - and it is reflected splendidly in your pianistic accomplishment to date. Marvellous piece of music and a good choice as a display window for your fast developing development as an musical artist of note. I am also extremely aware of a newly found presence in your performance both visually and aesthetically. Great location for the video shoot !

[@LukeFaulkner]

You're incredibly kind, Danie! I'm delighted you enjoyed the film. I hired the piano in specially for this - I loved the decay in the venue, which perhaps complements the way the music is neglected.

[@danieburger2723]

@@LukeFaulkner So nice to hear from you again Luke - thought you had written me off as both a friend and an admirer 😂💖. Glad to know that I'm still acknowledged as a Faulkner groupie . . . 😉

[@LukeFaulkner]

@@danieburger2723 Haha - I'd never do that, Danie! Sorry if I've been a bit poor at responding. I've been making a lot of films recently that I plan to start uploading in a few months 😉

[@laurakinsella2260]

it is certainly a lovely piece and you play it magnificently. It is always such a pleasure to listen to you play.

[@LukeFaulkner]

Aww - thank you, dear Laura! Hope you're well!

[@spmoran4703]

A really good piece of music from a composer that should be better known. Well played Luke.

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you, my friend!

[@eugeniasantoyo3024]

Your music is niece I love piano classical music my favorite.

[@Selma7909]

Nice to see you here, too =)

[@heathergibson2891]

That was so peaceful and relaxing. Thank you!

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you, Heather!

[@danielaoliveira3404]

Beautiful Luke! 😊 love the setting too! Hope you're well ☀️

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you, Daniela! I'm very well, thanks. Hope you are too! 🥰

[@clairey6748]

Woahhhhhhhh so beautiful Perfect video to wake up to in the morning

[@LukeFaulkner]

Aww - thank you, Claire!

[@Troybeallad]

a remarkable piece, such harmonies thank you

[@generalcancel]

Exquisite. Quite brings a tear to the eye.

[@RosCharron]

I love, love this piece. Thank you for bringing us the lesser known music like this. It's such a treat. You bring so much soul and depth to the piece. To me music is the bridge between one's inner and external world. Often when I am wrestling with my own mind and can't find a solution, I listen to music for a taste of the sublime. And this my friend is sublime. 🙏♥ Ros

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you so much, Ros! I'm so delighted you enjoyed it. It's music that means a lot to me, and I really wanted to share it with people.

[@dianebolles1253]

Thank you for sharing your insight into the sublime and music. This was very helpful.

[@RosCharron]

@@dianebolles1253 Thanks Diana. Have a nice day enjoying more music!

[@teresadasilva4450]

Althouh I do not know this composer, your interpretation is marvellous and makes us dream. Your hands were made for the Piano. TERESA.

[@LukeFaulkner]

Aww - thank you so much, Teresa! I hope you're well.

[@Lily-ky8ew]

아름다운 연주를 감상 할 수있게 해줘서 고마워요.

[@LukeFaulkner]

감사합니다!

[@rochil]

Excellent!!

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you!

[@PearlGourami]

Tremendous piece and you always play so magnificently. Looking forward to the others :)

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you, Beth! :)

[@soniahachemi4025]

Outstanding performance, Majestic location , a lot of Emotions & you look Soo elegant my friend !! Luke ! Hats 👒 off 🌹!!

[@LukeFaulkner]

Aww - thank you so much, dear Sonia!

[@emilyhutjes]

Lovely Luke, thank you 🌷🌷🌷🎹🎶 (The Netherlands)♥

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thanks so much, Emily!

[@cswalker21]

Great job! Yeah, I’d never even heard of Lyapunov before this, but that was lovely.

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you, Chris! You're not alone for sure - his music is very rarely played these days.

[@marciasouza3622]

Absolutelly sensacional! Subscribed,liked and shared!💎💎💎💎💎

[@LukeFaulkner]

Aww - thank you, Márcia!

[@marciasouza3622]

@@LukeFaulkner ♥️💎💎♥️

[@eugeniasantoyo3024]

I love piano classical music and violin.and opera music my favorite.

[@LukeFaulkner]

I'm working on some opera arrangements at the moment! :)

[@eugeniasantoyo3024]

@@LukeFaulkner thankyou God bless you always amen

[@ianskelding2169]

Beautiful again pal 👍👍

[@LukeFaulkner]

Cheers, Ian!

[@HotRatsAndTheStooges]

I love me some lyapunov

[@icanthandlemyself]

You came across me by chance, I think you are incredibly talented and play the piano perfectly. I'm surprised that so few people listen. You definitely deserve more. Love from Turkey. You have gained a new listener :)

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you so much, elif! You're always welcome here!

[@janeburton5081]

Really love your playing Luke as always. Have not heard of this composer and interested to know where the place was where you recorded it. Looks beautiful. 🌹

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you so much, Jane! It's a chapel in London that was bombed in WWII and never restored.

[@mia-mariausvasuo4184]

👏❤👏❤👏❤👏

[@immortily1673]

nice bro this is insane

[@paulinkakuczwara4415]

Woww, I like it so much! Good work☺️

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thanks so much, Paulina!

[@LuTsuki1234]

🥰

[@jamescaughley8257]

I'm working on this one for my ATCL programme and there aren't many recordings of it out there. Thanks for your delightful contribution :)

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thanks so much, James! Hope it went well.

[@MM-111]

Wonderful and softly played Luke. Is this the original version from Nocturne Op. 8 or you have changed something? Your last video from HALIDONMUSIC is brilliant. If anyone want to see it than here is the title: Peaceful Classical Piano | Chopin, Debussy, Satie... - in the video description written: All tracks performed by Luke Faulkner. But your name has to be in the title like in the other videos.

[@LukeFaulkner]

Thank you so much! I think this is the original version - I've also played the Op. 3 which is another beautiful piece (and will form part of this series 😉)

[@ВалентинаПодединова]

Прекрасный испонитель- прекрасная музыка

[@LukeFaulkner]

Спасибо!

[@vanityshop5155]

This was beautiful to listen to. At times it almost sounded like parts of "When You Wish Upon a Star" (I'm such a Disney lover). What's the story/history behind the building?

[@LukeFaulkner]

It does have a similar vibe, now you mention it! The building is an old asylum chapel in south London that was bombed during WWII and never restored. It just has a tin roof these days, so it was very cold when I filmed here!