Ruth Slenczynska Performs Chopin's "Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23"

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Acclaimed pianist Ruth Slenczynska is the last living link to famed Russian Romantic composer Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943), with whom she studied as a child. Slenczynska has nonetheless always felt more closely connected with composer Frederic Chopin, who like Slenczyska had to adapt his technique to accommodate having relatively small hands.
In this Articulate exclusive, Slenczynska performs Chopin's "Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23."
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[@marciabattat7133]

As a former student of Ruth Slenczynska I still recall the moments we shared at my piano lessons. As a teacher I always shall remember every detail she included in how to practice and produce positive results which I always try to demonstrate to my students. She shall always be an inspiration in my playing my music and also teaching my students. We still communicate each year on her birthday and love to hear from her. Marcia Battat, Napa, CA (originally from New York City where I studied with Ruth).

[@Mannometer]

Would love you to share some memories with us

[@meiangie]

The most important is slow and deliberately incorporate all correct steps. I wish my students would do it so focused too.

[@meiangie]

She was 96 years old when this video was uploaded. I wish i would be able to play like this when i reach old age too.

[@jjuntae0207]

This video is really beautiful, hopeful. graceful for me. I love her passion for the piano and I really respect her. Thanks for playing.I wish I wil play the piano at her age.

[@MrTedflick]

This woman has forgotten more about the piano than I will ever learn. What a treasure!

[@micheltoscano5880]

Amazing woman! Amazing pianist!! 🙏 Beautiful.

[@pianotunerpianotuner3795]

nice it's great

[@linosommella8867]

❤❤❤

[@belindametz5130]

Profoundly beautiful gifted melodic soul deep Ruth🎹🎹🎹🎹🌏🌏🙏🏼🙏🏼✨✨✨✨✨✨✨🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@michaelkoumpanis6034]

Is the full performance available somewhere??

[@karlakor]

Why was this performance cut off after not even five minutes?

[@rainqd1889]

She was like 91 so probably because of age

[@marciabattat2956]

Yes, the real secret to playing correctly and fast is to practice very slowly and recognize every mistake so that it remains correctly in your brain, ears and fingers forever! Most students do not follow that important ingredient to being able to perform successfully. Marcia Battat, Napa, CA

[@nickk8416]

Yes! that is pithy advice for all of us. It really makes all the difference in the world. It took me way too long to learn that.

[@MsMARIOO7]

Ukłony dla Pani .

[@markferwerda7968]

You would think a woman of her fame would have a very responsive and in-tune C- or D-sized Steinway.

[@mwnyc3976]

Who knows what kind of financial situation she's in? Maybe someone should start a GoFundMe to pay for getting her piano tuned.

[@joelweber3462]

..or an even better piano! But let's be real, it's an illusion that every good pianist owns a high quality piano or Steinway.

[@MrClassicalMusic1]

@@mwnyc3976 That is not her piano. She has two 7' grands in her New York apartment.

[@mwnyc3976]

@@MrClassicalMusic1 Ruth Slenczynska still has a New York apartment? I thought she was in California now. Anyway, good to know.

[@PointyTailofSatan]

Isn't she like 97 years old here?

[@karlakor]

Does not Madame Slenczynska deserve to play a well-tuned piano? There are some sore spots on this one.