Minute Waltz
Probably the most popular and well-known
of all piano waltzes by Frederic Chopin.
of all piano waltzes by Frederic Chopin.
Technically known as Waltz in D-flat major Op 64 No 1.
Some interesting paraphrases.
Some interesting paraphrases.
Wiki link here.
Original
The classic.
Simple but perfect.
The classic.
Simple but perfect.
Played by George Li at 10yo (2005).
Then future Tchaikovsky Competition Silver Medallist (2015 - ten years later).
Then future Tchaikovsky Competition Silver Medallist (2015 - ten years later).
Paraphrase by Moriz Rosenthal
Interesting arrangement,
with clever overlay of main melody in second section.
Interesting arrangement,
with clever overlay of main melody in second section.
Played by Charles Rosen.
With running score.
Paraphase by Godowsky
Very nice inner melodies
with elegant flourishes.
and an Austrian lilt.
Played by Boris Berezovsky.
With running score.
Paraphrase by Marc-Andre Hamelin
Mischievous paraphrase from 1:20
with very difficult doubling of the melody in seconds
and other interesting embellishments with hexachords,
and also a quote from the Blue Danube Waltz by Strauss.
Played by Marc-Andre Hamelin.
(Transcription of Hamelin's paraphrase by Tonyumuso)
Paraphrase by Eric Himy after Michalowski and Rosenthal
Played by Eric Himy.
Highlight
Paraphrase by Yevgeny Sudbin
Entitled "a la Minute".
A modern-day grand paraphrase in the romantic tradition.
Contains some refreshing ideas
including some interesting chromatic excursions, creative reharmonization
and an energetic jazz-style stride rhythm.
Evokes impressions of Rachmaninoff, Godowsky, Schulz-Evler and Kapustin.
More recognition should be given to performing artists who take time and effort
to create beautiful paraphrases of classic pieces.
Played by Yevgeny Sudbin.
...
and here's a live performance!
Performed in July 2017 at the Tippet Rise Art Center
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OTHER COMBINATIONS
Eugen Ciceron (Jazz Piano with Full Orchestra)
Tasteful upbeat jazz arrangement.
Sivan Magen (Harp)
Ethereal.
Impressive - almost verbatim transcription.
Must be much more challenging on the harp, especially the trill.
O Duo (Marimba Duo)
Talented duo Oliver Cox and Owen Gunnell.
Entertaining theatrics belie the very high level of technique required for the performance.
Entertaining theatrics belie the very high level of technique required for the performance.
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