Theme from Schindler's List - Virtuosic Piano Cover by Charles Szczepanek

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October 2022: A note to those who are looking for sheet music: Recently, John Williams pulled the rights to arrange his music from ALL arrangers. That has impacted not only us who do this sort of work on KZbin, but everyone who works as a professional arranger. Until he or his publishers change their minds, no 3rd party arrangements of John Williams works can be legally licensed. Sorry to everyone who would like the music and to play this arrangement. 3 years ago, I created this to SHARE with others who wanted to play it as well, and I no longer can :-(
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"It's been a joy to return to this piece 3 years after writing the arrangement and 2 years after releasing it on CD to make this very special video. I truly hope John Williams and Steven Spielberg would be delighted to see this. Thank you to the team at Mason & Hamlin for being super to work with. Nathan, Victor, and Emily were all fantastic and you made the video shoot even more fun that I had hoped it would be! Also a great thank you to my Patreon Supporters. You've been with me over this entire past year as I've planned and looked forward to this shoot!
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CREDITS
Original Music - John Williams
Arrangement and Performance - Charles Szczepanek
Producers - Nathan Burgett & Charles Szczepanek
Director - Nathan Burgett
Cinematographer & Camera Operator - Victor Burgett
Scenic Designer & Crafts - Emily Burgett
Editor - Charles Szczepanek
Piano - Mason & Hamlin BB (www.masonhamlin.com)
Location - Mason & Hamlin, Haverhill, MA
Sound Recording - Winding Road Studios (www.wrdstudios.com)
Sound Mastering - Nathan James, Vault Mastering (www.vaultmastering.com)
Special Thanks to Mason & Hamlin, My Patreon Supporters for helping this project come to life, and Pete and Liz Dangelmayer
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Musical Arrangement and Sound Recording (P)(C) Copyright 2017 by Charles Szczepanek. Video Recording (C) Copyright 2019 by Charles Szczepanek. All Rights Reserved.

[@janedoe3935]

I never would have thought that anything could surpass Itzhak Perlman’s performance of this!!! I thought a piano really didn’t show the depth of emotion and touch the soul as deeply as the violin, just as I feel the violin can’t compare to the piano for Claire de Lune, but you proved me wrong!!! (I’d LOVE to hear you perform that) You are an Artist, a true one of a kind Master who has touched all of us with your heart, passion, brilliant skills.....your music is like Valium for my body and mind. I too, have played this over and over! Keep up your beautiful videos, your music is like beautiful poetry, sure wish you you did live performances

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Jane, you are so so so kind! Thank you so much for this! I'd never think of comparing myself to Itzhak Perlman... something I've actually mentioned to people in person is how much this pieces sings through him and his violin, and I could only hope that I captured a fraction of that spirit. I do perform once in a while... in fact I have two concerts in the Phoenix area this month! But no, I don't yet play outside of Phoenix (where I live) very often. I'd love to!

[@janedoe3935]

Charles Szczepanek You are to the piano what Itzhak Perlman is to the violin!!!! I never thought the emotion in that song could be translated and interpreted to the piano with such depth of emotion as the way you do it. My grandfather was a Hungarian Jew and this song means so much to me. I listen to many violinists and pianists on line and you are the virtuoso of them all!! Well, now I know I can purchase your work which I’m thrilled about! I will check to see if you are performing next time we’re in Arizona. We would love to see you perform live . My husband and I listened to your beautiful Christmas song arrangements last night. What a gift you have, which is then a gift to all of us which you so kindly share!! May we reciprocate by supporting you and also by purchasing your work!! Thanks again for sharing your art !

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks again, so much, Jane! I'd be very interested to hear your grandfather's story. From what I know, most of my family immigrated to the States just prior to WWI, but there's no way for us to really tell anymore because of so many records missing... Shameless plug... I have a Patreon page where some of the most interested people can keep in touch with me. Those patrons helped to fund this entire video. Check out the page here: www.patreon.com/charlesszczepanek I'll also send you a complimentary copy of my new album (CD or digital download) if you sign up! In any case, I thank you for watching and writing such a beautiful note. Looking forward to keeping in touch through music!

[@operadoc]

Can one get the sheet music for this arrangement

[@hindenburg1596]

@@janedoe3935 Haha I would like some Valium man so I don't die

[@pamelaannfuller9410]

John Williams would be proud of this arrangement I think.

[@Michael-jw6et]

Well he should be. It was written on piano first. He writes all his compositions on a 100 year old stein piano at his house.

[@arghyachakraborty3068]

@@Michael-jw6et That is amazing. Didn't know that before. Do you have proof?

[@Michael-jw6et]

@@arghyachakraborty3068 follow the link and skip to the 1:40 mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnu8Zp9sfpdoacU

[@arghyachakraborty3068]

@@Michael-jw6et Wow... the video was awesome. Thank you so much

[@mohamedh5964]

He wouldn't.

[@elizabethwelch5333]

This is the most beautiful piano arrangement of this piece

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you so much, Elizabeth!

[@user-tf4rv5go1x]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰@@CharlesSzczepanek

[@bostonbean]

I recently watched Schindler's list for the first time. The situation was beyond horrible but Schindler saving 1200 Jews and them being so grateful made me weep. I have never been so deeply touched by a movie.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

It’s a beautiful and moving film.

[@FatBellyChemist1234]

The anger and sadness, anxieties were revealed in the way how you've played it. I really like it.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Helen Jay thank you! I’m glad the emotional complexity came through the notes for you.

[@FatBellyChemist1234]

Father God through Jesus Christ gave me the gift of music, for typical players they wouldn't be banging the keyboards like you did. Is it true that one of your ancestors and or your loved one's ancestors have been the victim of Auschwitz concentration camp? If so then thank you on expressing your anger out loud, bc that's also my anger if I was to play on the piano.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

@@FatBellyChemist1234 Because my ancestors came from Poland and Alsace-Lorraine there's a very high likelihood that someone in the bloodline was a victim, but we aren't sure as most or all of the family records were destroyed during the war. Was a family member of yours a victim of the Holocaust?

[@FatBellyChemist1234]

@@CharlesSzczepanek I am deeply sorry to hear this, from what I am aware is that no, because I'm nostly Chinese but I do have European ancestry too, mainly German and Italian. From what you're playing of piano you did express your ancestor's anger even your very distant relative's anger, sadness, depression, physical and mental trauma, bc it wasn't addressed properly at the time. Good on you for doing that justice for victims, more is needed I think. What I know is that my bf's grandpa was deeply affected by one of the nazi party member did curse him and his 1st borns and their relationships, including marriages, friendships and financial stuff; one of the curses was that the 1st born had to do prostitution to get rid of excess bills ; the other curse was the 1st borns to live less than 50 to 70 y.o. So when my bf told me his I was deeply furious, I felt Father God's great anger. So the issue was addressed, by breaking all those curses in Jesus' mighty name.

[@michaelpogue2032]

I agree totally. I swear, I don't think that I have ever felt a piano "weep" like it does here. I don't simply mean sadness. If musical instruments are an analog of the human voice, then it also follows that under a practiced hand, they can be an analog of the human spirit as well.

[@furkansahan5826]

This Clip should have over 1 billion clicks.. almost started crying🙏

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Furkan! I'm glad you were moved by the music!

[@xhuliasamira1606]

i felt the same way 💘

[@furkansahan5826]

​@@xhuliasamira1606😢

[@colinalcala6346]

This piece has me all teared up especially when i think of those in Palestine at this time. Takes me right back to the movie😢

[@lolom8772]

When I rewatch Schindlers List, I always come back to this variation of it. The way you play the piano for this song is absolutely wonderful, it would be amazing to hear you play this in person.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks! Hopefully when live concerts start back up again there will be more opportunities for people to hear it in person!

[@back2basics597]

This is it. I'm not looking anymore for the best version. This is quite heart shuttering for me. Can't bear anymore

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Ah, thanks Back2basics!

[@sophiehewitt5073]

Genius!! I could listen to you all day long, but I would run out of tears 😢

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Aw, thank you Sophie!

[@pamelaannfuller9410]

Every time I watch you play this, I start crying. Your arrangement reminds me a little of Chopin's "Revolutionary" etude (use of the arpeggios and the pre-note trills). GREAT arrangement!!

[@lupusHegemonia]

If that film was SO EMOTIONAL... the 50% (at least) was from the music, the soundtrack. Instant crying when you listening these amazing notes...

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Romilos Fronimides I agree!

[@rafaelguillermobadellmad-wg4ml]

I have no words to describe how this music makes me feel, I do though have an adjective to describe the pianist. Marvellous !!!!!!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Rafael! You are very kind, thank you!

[@valeriustratan5804]

After all this time, this remains my favourite version of this melody..and also my favourite piece of all time. I can't explain in words the level of emotions that this song brings me. For over a year.. I've been listening to this masterpiece every day. It is for me a relief, a place of comfort. The beauty and the story behind ,all the little details, the depth, the way it all conects together is just incredible..again undescribable in words. And the way this is all performed..the level of work..dedication, the hundreds of hours spent behind this 5 minutes of art. I hope this reaches you, Mr Charles. I can't thank you enough..all my respect!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much for this, Valerius! I'm glad that all of the effort that you so aptly recognize in your comment has been paying off for you and for many others. The best reward is knowing my music (and video in this case as well) has moved people. Thank you for sharing how you feel!

[@user-rq4ox8tz7j]

Браво- спасибо вам за высокое искусство!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you for watching!

[@georgekosa8022]

Schindler's List was the saddest movie I ever saw. Your piano playing brought out the sadness and emotions of the movie. Well done.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, George! The movie is a masterpiece and the music from it is also a gem!

[@andymottershead2489]

Well what a masterpiece. Amazing skill and performed so well. 10/10

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Andy! I appreciate you watching!!

[@user-od6xm5jw9r]

АХ!!! БРАВО!!! БРАВО!!! БРАВИССИМО!!! ВЫ МЕНЯ СРАЗИЛИ ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНОЙ ИГРОЙ!!! Я ТЕПЕРЬ ВЕЧНАЯ ВАША ПОКЛОННИЦА!!! ЖЕЛАЮ ВАМ КРЕПКОГО ЗДОРОВЬЯ И ТВОРЧЕСКОГО ВДОХНОВЕНИЯ!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much! Love your enthusiasm!

[@jonsworkshop]

Fantastic interpretation, excellently performed and wrapped up in a very professional, thoughtful and tasteful production. Well done and thanks. Jon

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Jon! I'm glad you enjoyed not only the music but also the rest of the production!

[@rvelosa]

Absolutely, majestically beautiful !!

[@MicheleCastelli-cw3zk]

Bellissimo!❤ Capolavoro!!

[@meilumyu4832]

What makes the blood flow is the heart, let the heart move is the note. Listening to your piano playing quietly is a kind of listening enjoyment. Thank you very much for sharing your happiness!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you so much, Meilum!

[@niharchauhan2534]

What a performance! The sadness and sufferings flow through your fingers. Please keep uploading such videos.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you! I plan to! I hope you'll check out the rest of the videos on the channel, even the less cinematic ones, thanks!

[@cecilgriffiths6399]

Wonderful 🙏⭐️

[@Powerslider]

Absolutely loved it. Man you are brilliant.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you! Glad that you are making your way around the channel!

[@michaelnaftaliev9470]

Wooow! I think that I heard all variations of this Amazing melody! As a Jewish I wanna tell you that all perished and victims of this unbelievable tragedy are proud of you also from the sky. My tears can’t stop! God will bless you and your family!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Michael! God bless --

[@deborahpiacitelli176]

What a fabulous contribution Charles. This is so absolutely beautiful.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Deb! Good to hear from you!

[@PatrickHaddadbaillywaret62134]

j'adores, c'est absolument magnifique .

[@astroz78]

wow man...goosebumps everywhere...thank you for sharing it

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Dario!

[@deeannpetty3831]

so beautiful!!!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Deeann Petty thank you!!

[@khaledramadan3457]

Oh my God, this is the most beautiful, emotional, soulful piano playing I ever heard and see, thank you so much for this amazing and inspiring work, I just can't find the words that I can describe, you're so talented and gifted with the most beautiful music instrument on the planet ❤

[@ts0ngk0]

What a beautiful arrangement! Amazing!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Kim!

[@johnnynandes8199]

felt it in my soul! Thank you!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Johnny! Come back when you want more soul soothing! :-)

[@musicalia1619]

El video, la puesta en escena me encanta, muy bien ambientado ❣️❣️❣️

[@gonzalomartindenicolas8214]

Priceless gift. Deeply emotional and touching. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Gonzalo! I'm glad the music moved you.

[@cubito1474]

Simply sublime. Thanks.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!

[@gracepiano]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!

[@ImagoPiano]

Wow, this is simply incredible! All the emotions felt in the way you performed the piece. Thank you for this masterpiece of a rendition.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Imago!! Glad you enjoyed this!

[@justmusic822]

Beautiful playing and interpretation. Wonderful piano!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Christiaan Carstens thank you! And ya, awesome piano for sure.

[@inigog.mtnez.900]

Absolutely excellent.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Inigo!

[@Youravaragegymbro]

Just beautiful

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!

[@don1carter]

Amazingly gentle touch. Kudos.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks don1carter!

[@sashal1493]

Beautifully played, and in such a touching, well thought out setting. John Williams would be proud!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Sasha!

[@larssalomonsson4467]

So amazing!!! Such a wonderful performance!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Lars!

[@spawn007]

Amazing ! Thank you for this performance 🙏🏻

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks for watching, Stephane!

[@pianomelody3042]

Woaw so beautyful, thanks

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Pianomelody, thank you!

[@jeremiahfranco3519]

Absolutely amazing! The amount of emotion that surrounds this whole song is beautiful! Amazing arrangement!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Jeremiah!

[@chim91]

Song? Are you kidding me ?

[@elias7748]

My favorite arrangement! Amazing!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

It's one of my favs to play as well!

[@Yessine1879]

What a masterpiece! You absolutly nailed it👌

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@kjt4623]

Hauntingly beautiful! I weep for all the souls lost as I remember this powerfully epic film. Thank You Mr. Szczepanek!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Kevin! Glad to see you checking out this one too!

[@ju8stin]

I don't know how many times I have already listened to this masterpiece. Every single time it's just breathtaking the feelings you create through the harmony between your piano playing and the video. I can't really even put it into words. Please keep up your work and thank you for sharing this with us.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Justin!

[@frantisekocko9837]

No words needed... Absolutely perfect, thank you very much....

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Frantisek!

[@fadigorgees1554]

Absolutely Beautiful, the way you arranged everything was amazing. ❤️

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Fadi!

[@Gammaray7]

Bravo 👏 👏 👏. This is the best version that I’ve ever heard. Impressive performance & great video production!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Tom!

[@pamelaannfuller9410]

I especially what you did at 2:23.... imitating so many instruments. John Williams could not have done it better!!

[@fedwadali4861]

Just amazing

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!!

[@arjuns1ngh]

Unbelievably beautiful! Bravo!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Arjun!

[@hanafiothman1785]

beautiful....

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Hanafi!

[@LukeFaulkner]

Charles, this is perfect. If I'd ever considered covering this, I've changed my mind as I don't think this can be surpassed 👌

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Luke, thank you! That’s such high praise, especially from another pianist and composer! This was my first arrangement of music from movies; I wrote it at the beginning of my “Keys to the Cinema” project. I only have videos for a handful, but you can listen to the entire album on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/album/1loDgaUhBDopVy0yBcbSpv?si=CHeLKl0nRWKsPn12teHAFA

[@veteransforcompassionateca362]

Thank you... Magnificent performance!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you for watching!

[@Bullwinkel]

Omg. That was incredible! Love the way you play this song. Simply amazing! Thanks for sharing

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Dave! And thanks for the comment!

[@madhuri2032]

I can't stop listening to this, it's so beautiful!!! a soulful performance❤️ ❤️

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Madhuri!

[@mabilleaudrey2154]

I can't stop crying when I listening to this music TT_TT

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

@@mabilleaudrey2154 Thanks for listening! I hope they are good tears!

[@ziagno4420]

I don’t really listen to piano music but I cant stop listening to this , amazing video also.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you! Glad I could be one of the few pianists you listen to!

[@vanessachew5674]

I teared up when listening to this for the first time, your music resonated so much with me . Thank you for sharing this magnificent masterpiece. :)

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Vanessa! Glad to share music with you!

[@alebatish]

Without words ! Marvelous 👏👏👏

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Alessandro Batista thank you!

[@Guillermo-Hena]

What an intense feeling... a beautiful arrangement, gorgeously interpreted. You have made what was already perfect reach an unimagined level... as if one of those impossible and fantastic melodies that one hears in dreams would come true...

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Guillermo, thanks so much for this! You are too kind, but I super appreciate it. It's so difficult to do justice to a piece originally for orchestra and the incredible Itzhak Perlman.

[@Guillermo-Hena]

​@@CharlesSzczepanek - Of course, the original is simply amazing, but the arrangement you've made is quite astonishing... as a matter of fact, it is beyond words. If John Williams could hear your version would say the same than me at least, if not, he would drop a tear of joy... I just play this masterpiece of yours over and over, because I just can't stop enjoying this deep emotion. Thanks.

[@Guillermo-Hena]

@@CharlesSzczepanek - I have to add something else (because I can't stop myself, hope you may forgive me)... I hear your performance over and over again and I keep enjoying the way you've made the single original melody a complete story as if the entire film could be seen but only by listening to your utterly gorgeous notes... The original version with Itzhak Perlman is pure feeling, yes, but you've made a very varied carousel of emotions, and not everyone can do that just with a few arrangements to the original melody... I take my hat off for that.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks! I don’t know if the strong emotional swings will fit everyone’s taste, but I sure like it this way, and I’m super happy you do as well!

[@Guillermo-Hena]

@@CharlesSzczepanek - Well, not everyone certainly, because it is a situation of animic and cultural empathy, but, there will always be those who enjoy something so refined and tasteful. Thanks to you.

[@LABARITONESSA]

Bellissimo e struggente 💖

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Emily!

[@martinlouden9005]

Goosebumps on my Goosebumps!

[@ClassicalOJazz]

Very beautiful arrangement!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Flavio!

[@helenholmes3530]

I absolutely love the theatricals with this! The black and white sets the gravitas of the piece. You are a bit of an enigma Charles, on the one hand you make it look effortless and on the other the passion overwhelms. Oooooh spine tingling.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Helen! I'm glad to hear the passion is much more obvious than the effort!

[@helenholmes3530]

@@CharlesSzczepanek You type better than I do too and I used to be a Secretary LOL

[@helenholmes3530]

@@CharlesSzczepanek I think you misunderstood me Charles, I wasn't implying there was no effort put in to this marvelous piece. What I was trying to say was that you play so skilfully, you make it look easy to play, which of course it isn't. Also making the sound irresistible to the ear is more than knowing the notes, it's about the sound pouring out from your heart down to the fingers and lighting up the keys like fireworks. That is what you do, which is why I love listening and more still watching your hands fly over the keys. Listening to music should transport us out of our heads into magic and that's what you manage to do, thank you.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Helen Holmes I totally got it! In fact I was happy to hear you say it looked easy... good playing is always supposed to look easy but move your soul!

[@helenholmes3530]

@@CharlesSzczepanek thank goodness, I thought I had offended you, I would never do that on purpose. Thank you for setting me straight. X

[@svetlanakadnikova4812]

Это грандиозно!!! И трогательно... Спасибо...

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Svetlana!

[@sashakotova8170]

That was very lovely. Thank you very much for sharing 🙂

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

You are welcome! Thanks for listening, Sasha!

[@michaeltreadwell777]

That was totally STUNNING ! Thank you for sharing it :-)

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you so much, Michael!

[@hoitsang1494]

Hello Charles, this is amazing. I am speechless with tears drawn listening to this. Would you have the sheet music available for purchase again?

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Hello, and thanks so much! Unfortunately, the sheet music will not again be available for purchase until John Williams lifts the legal action he took against all arrangers :-(

[@Claudia-rk2ke]

Best piano arrangement of the Schindler's List Theme I've ever heard. It's amazing!! Congratulations, Charles, you're one true artist!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you so much! And thanks for listening!!

[@maxmustermann5148]

So kraftvoll und doch so sanft... DANKE!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank YOU, Max!

[@delmarpainter]

Outstanding mate!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!

[@sjaakil]

In the beginning I thought "well this rendition is just like all the others" but man was I wrong.. When the intro was over, and you really got going, I was blown away! By far my favourite rendition of this masterpiece so far!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, sjaakil! I'm glad you stuck with it!

[@jasonsolomonides]

Charles - what an awesome arrangement and so passionately played on the phenomenal Mason & Hamlin BB! And the B&W video vignette produced up at the Mason & Hamlin Piano Factory in Haverhill, MA just came out perfectly. Bravo!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Jason, thanks so much! A room we've both been in, but looks so much different with the props and in black and white! The Burgetts really hit a home run directing and shooting this with me.

[@CyprusPete]

Bravo 👏👏👏. One of my favourite pieces of music, never ever hear such an awesome arrangement !!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much, Pete! Glad you like it!

[@user-dp4pb8kv8w]

Божественно красиво.. Мои аплодисменты стоя Мастеру. За душу и сердце берёт. 💞💝💞💝💞💋💋💋💞💞👍👍👍

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you so much! I'm happy you enjoyed this!

[@user-dp4pb8kv8w]

@@CharlesSzczepanek 💞💋💞💋💞💋💞👍👍👍👍💞💞💞💞💋💋. Я не знаю английский язык, к сожалению 😢😢😢

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

@@user-dp4pb8kv8w Я использую Google Translate, чтобы помочь. в моем первом комментарии я сказал: «Большое вам спасибо! Я рад, что вам это понравилось!

[@user-dp4pb8kv8w]

@@CharlesSzczepanek. Дай Боже здоровья вашим рукам. Помоги Вам Господи

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

@@user-dp4pb8kv8w Спасибо

[@keithlester4419]

Very compelling, beautifully performed and captured. Your talent and skill are unmistakeable. I wish our schedules would've lined up in such a way that would have allowed me to join and assist this excellent video. Lighting, camera and editing all professional and well done. I'm very impressed with the way you've taken to video editing. Already showing subtle touches that typically appear years down the road. Really well thought out production. Congratulations.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Keith, thanks so much for checking this out! Super proud of this one. We planned two full days to shoot all of the necessary components, so a far more relaxing setting than when I requested we do two videos in just one day! Shot on one of the new Sony DSLRs, post done in Resolve by yours truly haha. I'm still looking forward to working together on another project! Also would love to work on any other editing you might want to outsource ;-)

[@cvsop7338]

I got chills great piece great performance

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!

[@lismakeup3704]

without words ... i love it , that was amazing incredible!!!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Lis!

[@pamelaannfuller9410]

GREAT arrangement!! (Just what I was looking for!! Yah--so happy...I can actually get the sheet music?? I LOVE what you've done--you genius. Many years of studying I can tell... THANK YOU!! (And beautiful technical playing too ...not to mention the "acting"). BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Pamela Ann Fuller Thanks so much for your comments and compliments! Huge huge praise that you put John Williams and me in the same sentence! Yes, that spot at 2:23 is one of my favorites, actually in all of the film arrangements I’ve written. It’s pretty difficult to play, but the musical reward is great! You see the link for the sheet music in the description?

[@SSJeffy]

Would you be able to share the sheet music? Happy to pay you and Charles for the trouble.

[@ferzambz5975]

Belíssimo...

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!

[@itsfreerealestate6747]

Thank you, Charles, for sharing that. It made me shed a tear.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Aw, thank you!

[@VickyGoss]

Brilliant! Perfection

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you!!

[@musicalia1619]

Una interpretación tan libre y tan hermosa de mi tema de cabecera que escucho y toco a diario, para acompañar e inspirarme de los dioses. Gracias 🌹❤️🌹

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks so much! I love your comments and appreciate you listening! Thanks for your attention to all of that stuff and that it's meaningful to you! Great to hear :-)

[@musicalia1619]

@@CharlesSzczepanek Thanks yo you 🌹🎬❣️

[@audistoquattro5031]

Дорогой Чарльз, моё преклонение перед Вашим гениальным исполнением и мастерством не помещается в одном комментарии. Возможно даже сотен комментариев с самыми красивыми и глубокими словами окажется недостаточным, что бы описать моё восхищение! Я мужчина, и наверно мы с Вами ровесники. К сожалению, я не говорю на английском, но надеюсь, Вы переведёте и прочитаете. По дружески жму Вашу руку и обнимаю как брата!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks for commenting, audisto! Thank you for your very kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed many aspects of this performance and music.

[@audistoquattro5031]

@@CharlesSzczepanek Я не музыкант. Но ради этой мелодии я ходил на уроки пианино и научился играть эту музыку. А сейчас я очень рад, что у меня есть письменная связь с таким превосходным музыкантом!)

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

@@audistoquattro5031 it’s good to hear you started some lessons! Was it the beauty of the melody or something else that inspired you?

[@audistoquattro5031]

@@CharlesSzczepanek Мне всегда нравилась инструментальная музыка, и особенно фортепиано. Три года назад я посмотрел фильм "Список Шиндлера" . Эта трагедия, и красота этой драматической глубинной мелодии заставили меня купить электронное пианино и пойти на уроки. Я тогда выучил три произведения за четыре месяца. Список Шиндлера, Серенада Шуберта, и из репертуара Френк Синатра Ночные Странники. Но потом прекратил заниматься и сейчас уже почти всё забыл. Работа, финансовые проблемы и стресс не позволили учиться дальше.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

@@audistoquattro5031 I'm happy to hear about the inspiration, and sorry for your stress! Perhaps there is still a way that music that be fun and help resolve life stress, even if you aren't taking lessons or seriously studying? Your first 3 pieces are quite an accomplishment!

[@operadoc]

Outstanding

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, operadoc!

[@oldcornerSE]

I am so happy i found ypur channel! Your film music arrangements are so full of feelings and wonderful to listen to. I love the way you insert so much feeling in your music. Bravo!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Jo Mo! Hope you subscribe and continue to check in for all the new content!

[@oldcornerSE]

@@CharlesSzczepanek Absolutely! You have a new subscriber :) I hope you would do an arrangement om the film music from Legends of falls.

[@toco7439]

prekrasne.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, toco!

[@tatyanaduman7693]

Это просто невероятно красиво.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Tatyana!

[@saschabeck2629]

You touched my heart with your wonderful performance. Bless you

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thank you, Sascha!

[@angelkalvi]

Amazing performance!! Congrats!!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Angel Kalvi thanks so much!

[@makaichung711122]

This pin. Two people. This is gold. Two more people. He would have given me two for it, at least one. One more person. A person, Stern. For this.

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Carl, I've been trying to think of a response for you for a week and I'm still speechless!

[@michaelponomarev7861]

Сегодня судный день. Слушая тебя, я слышу миллионы еврейских сердец. Ещё раз спасибо…

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks for listening, Michael!

[@doyeonlim]

Needless to say, your arrangement is beautiful and the video is so awesome!

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Thanks, Doyeon!

[@alinitazhuk]

Amazing playing , thank you 🙏💖

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and listening!

[@davidstock5279]

How did you get so good?

[@CharlesSzczepanek]

Haha, well... two short answers... I've practiced 'a lot' ... and ... I took lessons for 20 years!

[@huialiceouyang250]

Charles Szczepanek and nonstop. You miss one day of practice yourself notice it, miss two days, your teacher notices it, there days, your audience notices it.