F. Chopin - Nocturne in C-sharp minor Op. 27 no. 1- analysis - Greg Niemczuk's lecture.

[@kaypie3112]

I could listen to you do this kind of work literally all day long. Fantastic job, Sir. Chopin’s Op 27 is just heaven on earth.

[@gregniemczuk]

Thank you!!! I appreciate that!

[@jonathanteller6550]

I grew up in a house with a picture hanging on the wall . This picture was of a small village of houses, and I liked the picture. 16 years later somebody showed me that this very same picture was full of faces . The houses were also faces when viewed with a "different" eye. This picture then became beloved by me. The faces were always there, but I could not see them. This is how I feel about Chopin's music since studying your videos.

[@gregniemczuk]

Wow!!!! What a splendid comparison!! Thank you! Very special

[@ethanliu4215]

Dear Greg, you are a wonderful teacher and interpreter of Chopin. Through your videos I have gained an insight into his music I never would have realized alone. Thank you so much for your work!! ❤❤❤

[@Blyssou_piano]

Greg! Once upon a time, I had a brillant teacher. She accompanied me for 15 years. I was a child when I met her. Since I stopped taking classes as to focus on my studies, I never met such a fascinating musician, with such incredible generosity as she teaches. Until today. Greg, you are amazing. I have been listening to your videos every night before going to bed for days and I wake up with some new ideas and motivation every day. Thanks a lot! I can not imagine, how many hours you have spent to register all this material. hours and hours of videos, always with a smile and some poetry. Your work and passion honors Chopin's legacy. thank you for all those who miss a teacher. I decided to work this piece, because I want to hear these first two notes of the right hand and work on it. Thank you for bringing me back to my old friend piano. Keep going please!

[@gregniemczuk]

Oh !!! This is so beautiful and touching! Thank you for bringing back those memories and for this precious comment! I know your feeling! I'm happy I could be the sparkle which brought back those memories for you!

[@ЕлизаветаЗябрева]

Dear Greg! This is my favourite nocturne! Some time ago my dream come true : I performed this nocturne at amateur concert - that time it was my highest achievement. I wondered hearing such often change of mayor and minor - the character of part A was not clear to me! After your video I decided to go back to this nocturne. I hope it will sound much better with deeper understanding! Thank you many-many times!👍💖🎹

[@sullivanzheng9586]

I was once obsessed with the tonal ambiguity of the opening of Mahler's Symphony No5. Adagietto. Now I realized chopin did this one era earlier than Mahler -- in a much more complicated and twisted way.

[@PierreLM]

Fortunately for us, your beautiful works exist to inspire and guide us ! I love your analyses and sensitivity !

[@gregniemczuk]

Thank you Pierre

[@zehuazhen9747]

Your analysis is very inspiring. I have almost finished all your videos about nocturnes. Thank you Greg.

[@yoonchun6945]

As always , you are inspirational! Thank you for excellent analysis ❤

[@mickizurcher]

This is a gorgeous nocturne. Also listened to your tutorial on number 20 both just incredibly heart wrenching💔

[@violinousa]

Dear Maestro ! your explanation helps me a lot. Thank you very much for your videos .....

[@gregniemczuk]

So happy to hear that and grateful for your comment

[@HonkyMonky]

8:54 the "root" of the chord ("fondamentale" in french), which can also be called the "tonic" if it's a first degree chord.

[@emj0nes]

Greg Niemczuk, thank you for this inspired analysis! Opus 27 no. 1 is one of many Chopin favorites though this piece holds a special place for me; more so now after watching and studying this video. Your presentation I found exciting, thrilling actually, as if watching a great classic movie. Hope to be able to see you next time in Poland; for now though, from the US, thank you again.

[@gregniemczuk]

Thank you! Yes, I hope it will be possible to see each other. It means so much to me that you find this vídeo so special. I appreciate your words!

[@laurie7357]

Lovely analysis! This is exactly how i always felt about this piece but i could never have found a moe accurate way to describe the beautiful coda. I also always thought of most “dramatic” parts into Chopin’s music as “internal dramas” mostly coming from his thoughts more than from external events. I am really looking forward to your analysis of my personal favorite, op 27 no 2. It sure is more beautiful that any love letter written with words. 😍

[@gregniemczuk]

Aw, thank you so much! It's so true!

[@n0cturn3z]

Greg this entire series on Chopin is absolutely magical. Your analysis and time spent to understand the ideas of a genius are very much appreciated!! You have a great grasp musically and your playing is very wonderful too! Op 27 is my favorite set of nocturnes but I love them all! They're like reading the diary of Chopin. Just wondering if you will also do the three posthumous nocturnes (C sharp minor, E minor, and C minor) as well? Thanks for all you do!!!

[@gregniemczuk]

Welcome in my musical world! Thank you! After finishing all the music published during his life I will focus on some posthumous works as well and for sure I'll analyze these Nocturnes!

[@s.n.b5511]

I discovered your YT videos as a result of I looked for piano recitals in my local areas. I hope COVID-19 restrictions allow us to join together and enjoy your performance in real. Cool and pleasant Norwegian summertime greetings to you🌱

[@gregniemczuk]

Aww thank you!!! Yes!!! I do hope I will be able to come in November!

[@s.n.b5511]

I’m thrilled, how fortunate are we (listeners) to have access to your knowledge. Thank you so much for sharing your work🌼

[@checho3847]

You are so good at analysis! Love your content. It’s like I’m inside Chopin’s head when I play pieces of him

[@gregniemczuk]

Thank you!!!

[@christophejavon3509]

Thank you! One more great video. I really enjoy your insights and analysis, always very inspiring with new things to reflect on . Your playing is also very convincing and absolutely beautiful!

[@gregniemczuk]

Thank you! Tonight I'll post op.27 no. 2!

[@chopinfanclub6672]

To my core. Chopin.

[@raminzoufonoun5029]

Dear Greg, thank you so much for your fantastic analysis of this amazing work. In the part that you describe as “a copy” around 26:50, I hear the main melody of Beethoven’s Für Elise. Please comment.

[@gregniemczuk]

Thanks for the comment. Wow! Well, I do not hear it there......

[@elevation690]

Great video! Very informative and entertaining.

[@NPAnetwork963]

Excellent video! You’re a great entertainer and pianist. It was funny, not boring, and you gave so much useful information. You’ve earned a new sub Thank you!

[@gregniemczuk]

So happy to read this comment! Thanks!

[@alicialoveschopin6774]

Love this video. thank you very much Greg💛

[@samanthawong3009]

Thank you for your analysis. 😀

[@gregniemczuk]

You're welcome!

[@Hellofriend88]

Amazing job

[@militaryandemergencyservic3286]

another great video

[@LeeLinTao]

Thank you, maestro Grieg for another wonderful analysis. Now I have cleared my doubt why this nocturne sounds like piano concerto no.2. Thanks a lot. Wish you an early Merry Christmas.

[@gregniemczuk]

Same to you!

[@LeeLinTao]

Sorry maestro. I actually intend to post this comment in nocturne in c sharp minor op 20 (posthumous)haha.

[@gregniemczuk]

@@LeeLinTao Yes, I thought so! 😀😀😀😀

[@laurie7357]

Please record both op 27 nocturnes without a break between the two. I always want to listen to them like it’s a continuation but there is always too big of a gap (or a youtube ad) between them that spoils it all! 😂

[@justintimetoclashandbrawl3348]

Hi, will you be doing analysis on Chopin concertos too?

[@gregniemczuk]

Maybe in the future yes!

[@justintimetoclashandbrawl3348]

@@gregniemczuk Yippee 😄

[@jeisondominguez3114]

I think that C sharp minor is perhaps Chopin's favorite key. Ther'e many pieces in that key.

[@gregniemczuk]

Or B major

[@Unvaccinatedpureblood]

Great analysis. I’m learning piece. The middle section demands some virtuosity. I have trouble playing the 3/4 polyrhythm fast. I think the 16th note is probably meant to be played like a grace note. Any suggestions?

[@gregniemczuk]

Sorry for not answering, I just saw your comment. Please write me at [e-mail], ok? I'll answer you directly there.

[@kaypie3112]

I forgot to compliment you on your fantastic English also!

[@gregniemczuk]

Thank you very much!

[@martinross3920]

This analysis inferred at the outset that there were programatic elements in Chopin's music that reflected his life, these are rare indeed, as Chopin himself expressed his condemnation of programatic music, he wanted his music to express pure universal emotion and to attach that to an event or an individual was not for him, his choice of bland descriptors demonstrates this, desire prelude, nocturne, polonaise, etc etc.

[@gregniemczuk]

I totally agree. However in romantic era every music is in a way programatic and subjective and reflect the state of mind of the composer. Why do you think Chopin's music is mostly nostalgic and sad? Don't you think it's connected to his life situation? And therefore, shouldn't we know something about his life and times when he was composing? His music doesn't describe anything in particular. He never wanted that. I'm talking about that while analyzing the Ballades. But he couldn't help being sincere in his music. And this is what I'm trying to explain for music lovers in this series of videos. Thanks for watching and for your insightful comment

[@EmanueleMeroni]

ciaooo gregorrr

[@PhilHarrison762]

Since you ask.... Third = Mediant, fifth = Dominant. Similar in Polish?

[@gregniemczuk]

Thank you!!! Oh yes... similar!

[@odd7659]

have you tried jumex mango nectar

[@gregniemczuk]

Nope

[@jutingry7567]

didnt chopin write these the same year he was diagnosed with tb? just wondering : D

[@gregniemczuk]

No, no. Official diagnosis was much later. www.bbc.com/news/magazine-29915863

[@jutingry7567]

@@gregniemczukoh i was mistaken, thanks for the source and the video greg!

[@mickizurcher]

Great article

[@themoroccanpianist8953]

can I know where are you from ?

[@gregniemczuk]

From Poland.

[@themoroccanpianist8953]

@@gregniemczuk ok man , can I learn how to play Chopin without a piano teacher ?

[@gregniemczuk]

@@themoroccanpianist8953 first watch all my analyses about all the pieces. I don't know your level. How many years have you been studying piano so far?

[@themoroccanpianist8953]

@@gregniemczuk just playing, not studying. It's been 2 years now. I learn from synthesia and I learned how to play the piano just by practicing...

[@gregniemczuk]

@@themoroccanpianist8953 that's impressive. Maybe with a teacher you could progress much faster. You need a good strategy

[@mickizurcher]

A liitle Berceuse at the end…isnt he amazing?

[@AlotusNine]

In the middle part he is going mad and crazy with the bipolar ness of the first section. At the end he tries to be sarcastic with his reality making it seem bright.

[@zebulonspruijt1645]

With the madness in the central part I agree. But the end is way too beautiful and heavenly to be sarcastic, in my opinion.