I love how much you admire your father, a little jealous by the opportunity gifted from such a role model. It’s very heart warming seeing you reflect on him.
@ceinwenbran Жыл бұрын
Yes please to a part 2! I feel so enthused to study more Bach! You are wonderful! I stood up and applauded after listening to you play!
@LivingPianosVideos Жыл бұрын
So glad you appreciate this - thank you!
@asterius42714 жыл бұрын
Might just be one of the best videos explaining the gist of a fugue out there, and beautiful performance as well. Thank you!
@haydnschlinger6740 Жыл бұрын
I am an advanced pianist attempting a set of compositions I call “Im Stil Von Bach,” or “In the Style of Bach,” and of course, that had to include Bach’s famous composition style, the fugue. Attempting to expand my knowledge of it, I stumbled across you. You are such a wonderful teacher, everything explained beautifully and simply (and I can see your enthusiasm, which makes it very entertaining). I could see a beginner understanding this video very well. Thank you so much! Edit: Also, what a wonderful performance! I am attempting to learn the fugue in e minor, and you are such an inspiration!
@OUTBOUND1844 жыл бұрын
Bach is the supreme genius of all music.
@linkfiedproductions2246 Жыл бұрын
He has a higher IQ than Einstein! Really was a genius
@C-Sharpminor4 жыл бұрын
I would love a more in-depth part 2!
@theUrbanJoe4 жыл бұрын
The complexity of Bach is divine. It’s Heavenly.
@Proximo0114 жыл бұрын
It's a joy to see you play an entire piece :) please bring more :) :)
@pugtm15854 жыл бұрын
Love this very brainy video. Off-topic: is there a video talking about this interesting piano?
@daviddemuro89544 жыл бұрын
Outstanding explanation, thanks Robert! I'm sure many would appreciate a further delving into the topic.
@andrewboyer75444 жыл бұрын
Beautiful playing, and like you said emotionally charged. I was raised by a pianist/organist who had me listen to the greats throughout my childhood so I developed an ear for counterpoint and contrapuntal music early on. This is why to this day I feel like the greatest musical disaster of all time was the loss of JSB's music from flooding and war. The number of compositions he wrote for just a church service we will never be able to enjoy is profoundly depressing. What we do have though solidifies my belief he was the greatest musician to date.
@thud68232 жыл бұрын
I just love the way you broke that down! The clarity you give is phenomenal! Your the best!!!
@LivingPianosVideos2 жыл бұрын
So glad this clarifies things for you!
@pianostudy44034 жыл бұрын
Just listened to it through my newly refurbished vintage HK tube amp/receiver and KLH speakers-sounded good.
@tc42454 жыл бұрын
I now understand the concept of fugues and inventions better. Thanks Robert. Performance was masterful.
@emilalbazi86913 жыл бұрын
Mr Bach has brilliantly mastered Baroque, Classic ,Romantic styles and beyond. We call him BACH THE GREAT. thanks for this video sir Emil from Down Under
@johnmac80842 жыл бұрын
Brilliant introduction to fugues and performance, thank you
@fsdsd13548 ай бұрын
👏👏👏 Not a music student, just wanted a better idea of what a fugue is. 100% delivered. Your teaching talent is so clear and I can't help but appreciate a good teacher! The ideas behind music get so muddled for me when people try to explain what's going on, but your video on Counterpoint and then this presentation was so lucid and head-on, and it was so reinforcing to be understanding your points and your joy as you went along. Heck even _I'm_ motivated to dive deeper into this, which I was sure was beyond me. You have a deft hand, not just playing but teaching too. Thank you very much!
@evangoodrow2 ай бұрын
Beautiful explanation, stories, and performance.
@bonniemechefske38383 жыл бұрын
Well. I'll be. That explains why I have always been drawn so much to Bach. Who knew there's a name for those songs I like so much. It's called a Fugue! Thank you!! All of your videos are just wonderful and I love your enthusiasm.
@scotimages3 жыл бұрын
Always wonderful to be taught by an enthusiast who understands the subject. Many thanks!
@billligon4005 Жыл бұрын
I have listened to a lot of music on YT and some I get the score and try to play. What I found was that some, not all, of the music has to be PLAYED to really enjoy it. In other words the musician gets much, much more enjoyment from playing the music than by listener could ever get.
@bdragon14452 жыл бұрын
I wish I could give this 10 likes. It was like I was learning about fugues all over again. Wonderful.
@Parallelfifthsblog2 жыл бұрын
I've been away from working on huge works for more than 10 years after college, I was teaching little ones, and after some patience and prayer, my long term students are playing 2 and 3 part inventions. Because of this, I'm starting to return to my roots and learn stuff, I'm so thankful for this review as well as this wonderful performance of this Toccata!!! :D
@LennartGustafsson-oj9ns Жыл бұрын
I just viewed your video "What does it mean to be musical" and this video was also an answer to that question. Maybe the best I have heard you play, very musical and I was really moved by it. So thank you Robert if you read this. I will try to play it myself.
@kevinnguyen5524 жыл бұрын
It takes mastery to play Bach but more to compose such counterpoint!bravo you two! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@johnturner42182 жыл бұрын
So nicely played! Wonderful to listen to.
@bradleystarcevich27584 жыл бұрын
Very well taught class in music appreciation. Fantastic video, and performance. Your deep respect for J.S. Bach as well as your love of his music is evident. As for your playing of the Toccata, I’ve heard none better. Bravo!
@LivingPianosVideos4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@berserker47273 жыл бұрын
I love this guy's joy for music and teaching I learned a lot in this video and would love a part 2!
@cantori24 жыл бұрын
What a great presentation and performance, Robert. I wish I had you as a music professor in college. Your way of explaining things just makes sense in a easy to understand way. Thank you for this wonderful video and your outstanding work!
@painter19553 жыл бұрын
Your performance of the toccata was breath-taking! Powerful!
@bestledisthe4 жыл бұрын
I love the openness of your piano 😅
@jamesditsworth38454 жыл бұрын
What a sublime performance - I can' t begin to imagine memorizing that! Bach has always been an elusive composer for me due to the complexity of his music. But your explanation went a long way to helping me out and I loved your introduction to the piece that you played. I think that the deeper you delve into Bach, the greater the appreciation for his genius. Enjoyed the thoughtful and beautiful video. Thanks, Robert.
@ShawAnthoni2 жыл бұрын
Across the waves of time … very well done. Thank you.
@davidtyler3574 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing, what a treat thank you👏🏻
@starlightsign86664 жыл бұрын
Intense video ... bravo!
@JaySuryavanshiMusic4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! The fugue is *_Bach!_* btw the last piece was brilliantly played!
@marianlevy92323 жыл бұрын
Great explanation of Bach’s genius..great performance.. I’m obsessed with the fugue from the e minor toccata.. learning it now
@annmanning16552 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your video. ,it have really helped to give me a better insight into the Fugue and how amazing Bach is. Your playing was wonderful and your dedication enjoyment and passion for music is inspiring. Thank you for sharing👏🏻😀
@daviddoherty33492 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks for posting.
@ashakuldip1657Ай бұрын
Very interesting video. Thanks Sir.
@jacobgulmann25649 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful.
@leungmanchi38794 жыл бұрын
It will be great if you can film the part 2 in-depth analysis, Robert!
@rodolfo25294 жыл бұрын
Best video Mr. Estrin! Please make a part 2. Great playing too.
@julian73de4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@cameronjacob-sauer16604 жыл бұрын
Great to see a new upload, thanks!!
@Feldspar__ Жыл бұрын
Why am I not surprised he has a grand downstairs and plays Bach on it. Great explanation and demonstration of Fugues.
@felixjordanguitar4 жыл бұрын
beautiful explanation and playing. Bach used this style to tribute the Trinity
@jimbaker49314 жыл бұрын
I must say that my three favorite composers are Franz Liszt Chopin and Rachmaninoff however listening to your Exquisite Touch when playing this Toccata opens up a whole new range of musical enjoyment. It was a great video and I enjoyed your playing.
@LivingPianosVideos4 жыл бұрын
That is great to hear. There is so much great music to explore from different centuries and countries!
@moriscoley53284 жыл бұрын
As I am going through the Replies and listening to this master teacher, artist play and explain what J.S.Bach did is phenomenal!!! I mean like WOW, what a genius!!! To what a fugue is geez this is Great!!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@moriscoley53284 жыл бұрын
Listening to enjoy!!!!!!
@MrPat95144 жыл бұрын
That's the Toccata I played for my audition! What a masterpiece :)
@Carlos-to3nq3 жыл бұрын
Simply fantastic! Thanks a lot.
@nyamutography3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping me understand more of Bach's genius!
@tc42454 жыл бұрын
YES! PART 2! LET'S GO INTO THE WEEDS!
@alirezamoghadamnia97122 жыл бұрын
Perfect explaination. I juat subscribed. Thank u ❤️❤️👍👌
@leitosl Жыл бұрын
This is great!!!!
@MercuryK524 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a a very informative video on the subject, interesting! And thank you for a beautiful performance. :)
@marizacabral51413 жыл бұрын
Beautifully played.
@kovalanpachu4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Invested your time and efforts for others
@LivingPianosVideos4 жыл бұрын
I am very happy that their are people like you who appreciate the piano as I do!
@ArtRodent3 жыл бұрын
I missed this gem first time around.
@jameslatourrette23273 жыл бұрын
So Bach was an inventor. All I learned about in school was a fugue state, but I forgot where I was at the time. I like that Bach made inventions.
@tedmichaels4 жыл бұрын
It's a pleasure to hear you play.
@LivingPianosVideos4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have more performance videos coming-
@Bowzmaster12254 жыл бұрын
Bach to the Fugueture part II I just had to...
@FaithMachine3 жыл бұрын
You are amazing! What wonderful explanations.
@LivingPianosVideos3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@杨于来2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! Vote for part 2!
@vincentlombardo97972 жыл бұрын
compliments!!!
@cswalker212 жыл бұрын
Neat. Just the other day I was wondering what a fugue is.
@aleembruggen4 жыл бұрын
Love the passion!
@danrycroft6757 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@asherwade2 жыл бұрын
Would love to hear your opinion on Glenn Gould's art of playing -?
@andrewthomas57984 жыл бұрын
Hi thank very much for the videos! Do you know where one could learn more about counterpoint and fugue composition without having to go to music school?
@Joe_Young_Pianist4 жыл бұрын
Your local library.
@justaman95644 жыл бұрын
Species Counterpoint
@juanferestrada4 жыл бұрын
search Alan Belkin, he’s a composer and has a lot of yt videos and also pdfs about every aspect of composition, including counterpoint
@ronwilliams3574 жыл бұрын
Where do you get all that energy?
@charlotteakenhead6847 Жыл бұрын
Hello. Wow so talented yes please really would love a video from you on the ins and outs! I think your also a really great teacher must be in the genes !
@LivingPianosVideos Жыл бұрын
I owe a great deal of what I share in my videos and my teaching to my father, Morton Estrin. There are some great recordings of his on KZbin.
@pn7840594 жыл бұрын
My 6 year old loves your videos. I also want to know what that keyboard setup is.
@justaman95644 жыл бұрын
Phillip Nix same, someone commented on how it’s such a good sound without a soundboard, I said hang on there ain’t even strings! Cool tech though however it’s achieved.
@LivingPianosVideos4 жыл бұрын
The piano I use in my studio is the second prototype I have developed which is a modular piano system that provides a virtual concert grand experience.
@pn7840594 жыл бұрын
LivingPianosVideos I can’t wait to see more details on that system when the time comes...
@kylebrainpresents3 жыл бұрын
Wow go off king
@TheMrlovegoodtimes3 жыл бұрын
great video. Pleas do a analysis
@disienna4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Is there a possibility you’ll do one on that grand piano action that you’ve converted into a midi keyboard and it there a possibility for it becoming a product in the future.
@LivingPianosVideos4 жыл бұрын
This is the second fully functional prototype modular concert grand system which provides a virtual concert grand experience. You will be hearing more about this.
@disienna4 жыл бұрын
awesome! Can’t wait
@Gohole68 Жыл бұрын
Hey, how did you build the piano without it's casing
@LivingPianosVideos Жыл бұрын
That is one of 2 prototype modular piano systems I have developed which provide a virtual concert grand playing experience!
@Gohole68 Жыл бұрын
I'd sure love to know how that is done
@lindaoffenbach4 жыл бұрын
Interesting, though one small correction should perhaps be noted... Fugue is pronounced close to Fuga (mind, not with a 'j' in between 'F' and 'u'), but as in almost like 'Baluga'... However the ue is pronounced as in between an 'a' and 'e'. The English prefer pronounding it as in 'Tube' with a 'j' in between 'T' and 'u', the Americans without the 'j'. Both incorrect however. Essentially, the Fugue is a technical 'flight' (Fuga in classic Latin means just that, a flight) very often to experiment with the instrument or testing it mathematically and systematically on its harmonics, tonality, playing action, dynamics, potentional playing techniques and colour changes for getting the most out of it. Bach was the master of it indeed, and it has become an art form.
@asherwade2 жыл бұрын
What are those buttons you push before everytime you play-?
@LivingPianosVideos2 жыл бұрын
I use a video switcher on many of my videos so I can edit on the fly!
@sigallamichel88402 жыл бұрын
Un grand mystique a dit que Dieu n'était pas fait pour être compris, mais pour être contemplé...c'est un peu la même chose devant une grande oeuvre musicale, il faut abandonner l'esprit d'analyse au début pour...s'abandonner. Ecouter de façon passive. Le temps des détails, dans lequel le diable aime jouer un rôle important, vient toujours assez tôt pour le passionné...très bel exemple d'une filiation accomplie, c'est tellement rare, et merci pour votre talent musical et pédagogique.
@Zephyrus474 жыл бұрын
Just to let everyone know, the greatest fugue in the WTF is D Major from book II. Best P&F is the B Minor from book II
@christianindividual45502 жыл бұрын
7:47
@mariar4431 Жыл бұрын
Your explanation and playing is captivating. I do love Bach. Thank you.
@bettyjane66843 жыл бұрын
I think it’s interesting that a fugue is full of joy but the word fugue sounds heavy.
@zxxz00004 жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes please go deep into the weeds!
@bcastromusic4 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I think I’m the only pianist I know that thinks most Bach’s work is annoying. It’s counterpoint for the sake of counterpoint. Technical. Clinical. I find it boring. I hated being forced to play some of these pieces
@thomaspick41234 жыл бұрын
Fugue? The wet brown mess in my shorts, after I drink too much coffee and wet fart?