Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Classical Music

In reply to the discussion: Chopin's 'Ballade No. 1' [View all]

usonian

(22,949 posts)
3. That was quite a performance.
Mon Sep 8, 2025, 01:31 AM
Sep 2025

I use an ipad to hold scores.

Memorize all those notes?

I have tried parts of that piece. Some are incredibly virtuosic. The very last run is the easiest. Look for patterns. When the two converging hands both hit G, they then play in unison. The slow movement is so beautiful and it was left out of the movie.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Chopin's 'Ballade No. 1' [View all] sprinkleeninow Sep 2025 OP
The Pianist! usonian Sep 2025 #1
Bucatini❣️ 🍝 sprinkleeninow Sep 2025 #2
That was quite a performance. usonian Sep 2025 #3
I believe you! 🩷 sprinkleeninow Sep 2025 #4
Following the abbreviated intro, the familiar melody was a favorite that we sprinkleeninow Sep 2025 #5
Adagio... sprinkleeninow Sep 2025 #6
Polish wise47 Oct 15 #7
I'm Slovak descent, had Polish relatives by marriage. sprinkleeninow Oct 15 #8
Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Classical Music»Chopin's 'Ballade No. 1'»Reply #3