MACK THE KNIFE | Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi

The biggest hit song, also known as "Die Moritat von Mackie Messer," from Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht's 1928 production, "The Threepenny Opera." This song entered the jazz repertoire in the 1950s and has been recorded by many greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darin, Dick Hyman... the list goes on. We hope you enjoy our four-hands version of this classic!
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Thank you so much for watching!

[@russellharris5072]

You two are fantastic,I could watch and listen to you all day...................................................

[@modlinger32]

Just wow ❤

[@mihairadudumitru5764]

This one performance is absolutely brilliant! Jazz and Stride falling in love with each other and resulting in such a masterpiece! Big LOVE!

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thank you so much for your nice comment!

[@stilllearning9590]

Well, I'm old enough to have heard many versions of this song (Frank Sinatra's comes to mind first) and can honestly say have never been a big fan of this song. That is where you two have supreme talent. To take a song and not just breath new live into it, but to resurrect it into a fantastic performance piece. Awesome....never would have conceived so many piano styles could be applied to it. Jazz improvisation, show tune, stride(?!), and just both your own brand of eclectic piano mastery. What's a treat is that thanks to the lockdown and YT we get to watch a new artform (Trick Alderighi four hand piano) progress and grow.

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Your words are so kind and we really appreciate them! Thank you very much!!

[@StudyCom]

I've enjoyed dozens of your performances on internet but this one absolutely takes the cake.

[@MrCrowebobby]

Have you heard and understood in the original German? Not that you would have to like it that way, but you might.

[@doobeedoo2]

This comment helped me appreciate what I'm listening to. Thanks.

[@pizzaicecreamOG]

wow!

[@florisv559]

Wow. The best part came when I thought it was over. ❤️ I miss the Love button.

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ragtimeKG]

That was delightful! And, I love how you both dress so nicely - it really adds class to all the fun

[@paolobozano4125]

These two musician are absolutely beyond words...Truly beatifull

[@alainlaplaud7784]

Comme je l'ai dit l'année dernière, il aurait été dommage que Stéphanie et Paolo ne se rencontrent pas. Quel bonheur de les entendre jouer ensembles

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Merci!!

[@neville132bbk]

Absolument d'accord🇳🇿

[@jacekwanczura379]

You are causing, that I love everything what you play. Congratulations.

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thank you so much Jacek! 😊

[@genestatler2514]

You two are such a musical treasure!! Thank you so much for sharing your artistry with us!!

[@matslindgren1012]

World class 🎹🎹🎹 each time 👏

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thank you Mats! 😊

[@jeremypreece870]

Brilliant, and fun to see the pair of you running around each other again - less space for you than when you are stage. Mack the Knife is such a fun tune with such horrific lyrics! My favourite version of this is a live recording of Ella Fitzgerald with Duke Ellington. She totally forgets the words and has to get herself out of trouble by improvising!

[@tttorptian6869]

Artistery, Beauty, Class, Entertain ment, Music Invention etc! Stephanie & Paolo is lifting The 4-hand to an another higher level again! Bravo!!

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thank you so much, that's very kind!

[@bbq43000]

observing Stephanie's left hand is absolutly awesome! Take care one of other!

[@ChrisPark1]

You guys are such a wonderful pianist and couple.

[@user-ot4ko3fv1m]

Fantastic...you two are very very talented and fun to watch you react with each other. God Bless You both (CA)

[@ChrisPark1]

Omg you guys are so amazing. I really hope to see your live concert. Come to Korea or usa😢😂😊😊

[@raymondbiller2257]

Great! Love the dress Steph.

[@YildizJoan]

Excellent, bravo! Congratulations and success Paolo and Stephanie.

[@kayevanoosterhout1623]

You two are simply amazing..your love of piano shines through every performance!

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thank you very much, Kaye!

[@kayevanoosterhout1623]

How lovely to hear from you....please come to Australia one day !!💕

[@mikekozel4418]

Very creative and wonderful musicianship. Glad to see your enthusiasm too.

[@damminochmol7426]

Hallo Stephanie, dein Kleid ist einsame Spitze, ebenso schön, wie deine Meisterleistung am Piano ! (Natürlich auch die von deinerm Paolo......)

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Vielen Dank!

[@davidbjornstad7759]

One of my favorite songs, and I knew from the get-go that it was going to get really put thru its paces. Style-wise, there was a little of everything, and I enjoyed it all.

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@phillipvan7740]

born 1950. heard the tune all my life. 30 years ago read the lyrics!!! an evening with Kurt and Bert!

[@gordonkemp1620]

Magnificent

[@ifrit118]

So much joy in that tune! Wonderful performance!

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thank you so much Hakim!

[@ilmelangolo]

É impossibile stare fermi mentre si ascolta!

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

😊

[@LB-sj3li]

Wow! What a heart-warming performance! You've presented a shining beautiful example of what comes from loving the piano. loving music, and obviously loving each other! Wonderful!

[@MusicIsKryptonite]

So enjoyable and uplifting, wonderful! 👏👏👏

[@billroberts4012]

Fantastic so much fun. Thank you for sharing

[@paulstaman3697]

Very nice Stephanie and Paolo! Greetings from Florida.

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thanks so much, Paul! Greetings to you too!

[@nickpollockpiano]

Wow awesome

[@philipcollura2669]

This brought to mind videos I've watched of the late Victor Borge - there's a joy he had that I see here. Well done!

[@christinataylor6572]

My favorite singer of this has always been Bobby Darin ,And to be perfectly honest I never really paid attention to the words. The music always captured my attention. Now you and the music have me feeling Fantastic. Thank you so much. Love as ever ,Chris. 💕🎶🥀🎶💕🥰

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thank you so much, Chris!! 😊

[@christinataylor6572]

@@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi sorry ,I was listening to “Exactly Like You.”🥰At, FiloLi 2012. Love everything played that afternoon. Fantastic music. ,love Chris ♥️🎶🥀🎶♥️🥰😎

[@christinataylor6572]

Your welcome. ♥️🎶♥️😎

[@jonthomassings5003]

Great talent making great music! Fun seeing you play "musical chairs" without missing a beat. Best wishes, Jon

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thank you so much, Jon!

[@ffstopP]

Great arrangement. Wonderful presentation.

[@parthoroy9141]

That looks like so much fun; I love it ❤️

[@duffault05]

exceptional just love it

[@treforparry4054]

Just wonderful!!

[@iainjacksonpiano1]

An immediate fresh and classic version of this song that has been so much performed, so inventive as always!

[@RobertMusicEntertainment]

You are so wonderful together on the piano 😁👍 like to look and listen 👏😁 greetings Robert 👋🏻🇨🇭

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thank you so much Robert! 😊

[@lemoustachedepaname]

Stephanie & Paolo : la joie de la musique, la musique de la joie 🙏

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@rsl12]

I love how you've combined your playing styles into something so beautiful. You've got something original and amazing, but you already know that!!

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thank you for this lovely comment!

[@DavidMiller-bp7et]

So fun. Loads of easy originality. And thanks for the notes on the piece, helps us learn more and more about this great music. Entertaining. Which should be the point of all music. All smiles here. Enjoyed it to the max. Beautiful people doing beautiful music.

[@Jim_Mundy]

Wow! A great and fun interpretation of this song. Y'all are awesome!!!

[@maurol.3731]

You are always fantastic for arrangements and interpretations, as well as for the superfine technique, rhythm and harmony ... Your "Mack the Knife" is absolutely incredible: 110 and honours!

[@benjamindray8087]

Je le répète encore, vous êtes exceptionnels. Je vous adore.😍

[@nicoladellisanti7381]

Splendida versione pianistica di un brano straordinario . Bravissimi ragazzi ! Nicola.

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Grazie mille!!

[@KayBenyarko]

Beautifully played!

[@rondeme]

Two Beautiful people, refreshing to always see Paolo always suited. Needless to point out what a delight Stephanie appears to be.

[@epalleja]

You are getting a new, great musical personality. Congratulations

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thank you so much, Ezequiel!!

[@johnodonnell55]

Pure class ..what a wonderful rendition…

[@user-wi8yw3xy1w]

Браво.....

[@jimh.8138]

Paola: Hey Stephanie, wait til you hear my new arrangement. Stephanie: Hold my beer, darling.

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

😁

[@lukyluc4539]

Bravo Stéphanie super ❤congratulations little girl beautiful ❤❤❤

[@rogergreaves6781]

Brilliant!!! A joy once again 🤘🤘

[@giuseppinodami2814]

You're always exceptional

[@manulectric]

Just tremendous breadth of styles! Amazing. Love the stride section!

[@brianbrown4211]

What fun ! You bring great pleasure, thank you.

[@Fan10000001]

Stephanie plays Stride piano realy like the good old Fats Waller.

[@mustafa1name]

This. Totally. Rocks! Bravo and brava

[@SkonrokkenTV]

Awesome!

[@borisaizenberg7115]

Very nice! Thank you for pleasure! Блестяще!

[@davidwhanley]

Love it

[@tubelessfish8673]

You're a great team!

[@pizzaicecreamOG]

Wow again

[@JadeevaN-gs8wg]

It's a real pity that you guys don't have anything in common otherwise you could really go places 🤣😂just love listening to you guys bring expertise into an already great song and make it fantastic. 😘

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

😂😂thanks so much!!

[@oscarmicheli8260]

siete uno spettacolo unico. fantastici

[@SkonrokkenTV]

Still Awesome! Keep playing! Love Kurt Weill!

[@MarcvanExel]

Fantastic, I really love this!

[@MariaRuiz-wr1qv]

Beautiful performance

[@tykematlack7588]

Omg fantastic!!!!!!!!!!

[@adriaanvanonselen4967]

Vocês são incríveis.

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Obrigado :-)

[@simoncogan7373]

It was already a great tune but your interpretation of it is outstanding , as ever .I always smile when watching Dinah Shore and Pearl Bailey singing it .I hope you are going to put these duets on a cd for us ??

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thanks so much, Simon!

[@albertogarciaarango2411]

MARVELOUS!!

[@joykennedyhughes6269]

Beautiful! In sync ❤🎉

[@songwriter52]

Very nice. You are like two peas from the same pod 😃

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

😁

[@warrengoodwyn9169]

Superb. If you ever come to Dallas I'll be in the audience!

[@giorgiosevergnini7882]

Magnifici, Unici

[@mharbaugh]

This is fantastic! If I may: is any of this improvised (like the solos), or is it all arranged? Either way, you guys are amazing.

[@MariaRuiz-wr1qv]

❤❤

[@ThatBoomerDude56]

2:32 *Literally without missing a beat* in the middle of a *fast stride.*

[@davmar9923]

I"d be curious to know about how long it takes ya'll to work out an arrangement such as this.

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

This one in particular came together pretty quickly but other arrangements can take days or even weeks because we keep refining and revising them. Also, once we have the arrangement ready, we have to practice it! 😊 But in general it's hard to say how long each arrangement takes because we work on different arrangements at the same time...

[@mr4putt]

That was great! Hey - BTW - love the necklace Stephanie - is that Larimar? Can you help w/ a compare / contrast ragtime v stride? Is the baseline of stride the big differentiator? This question comes from a guy who still has the stickers on the keys and is cranking out the blues scale in C like nobody's bizness! LOL...love you guys.

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Yes, it's larimar! 😊 In a nutshell, stride piano has more improvisation and swing. And yes, the left hand is a big differentiator because the intervals between the bass notes and the middle register chords are larger than in ragtime, and there's more chromaticism. I hope this helps! Thanks so much for your interest in our music!

[@mr4putt]

@@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi Thanks, I'm picking up what you're putting down. (Well kinda, but don't make me explain it)!

[@camlinhall1363]

OMG

[@chicotaco88]

a new song.

[@neville132bbk]

La Reine de Stride

[@freddy7700]

G R A N D I O S A

[@StephanieTrickPaoloAlderighi]

Thank you so much Freddy!!

[@MariaRuiz-wr1qv]

❤❤❤❤🎉🎉 0:17 0:20 0:20

[@albertogarciaarango2411]

UNFFORGETABLE !!!!

[@АлександрР-ж5п]

🍬

[@albertogarciaarango2411]

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