There is much to learn from the recorded collection of ALFRED CORTOTs (1877-1962) masterclasses at the Ecole normale de musique in Paris. Cortot demonstrates frequently at the piano (a Pleyel I presume, from its lovely singing tone). Listening to these truly is like getting a lesson from one of the greatest poets of the piano. In this clip, Cortot teaches five mazurkas of Chopin. TRANSLATION OF COMMENTS: Mazurka in G Minor Op 24, No 1 (0:00-1:23) Mazurkas are always special pieces based on a popular rhythm, but still soaked in the spirit of dance. Lento, dont pay attention to the indications, lento is not considered here as a nocturne---Con anima. There is a sort of monotony, a sort of obsession, a remembrance ---This is loaded with regret, you see. Good. Mazurka in C Major, Op. 24, No. 2 (1:23-2:41) It says Rubato--- Portando, and here, more sensitive---this lower part. And the end, simply without slowing down too much. Mazurka in B-flat Minor, Op. 24, No. 4 (2:42-4:49) Tenderly—As if you were gathering speed--- You bring all this, you see, as different silhouettes.--- This is the same theme but a little more empathetic. And then, the end, without slowing down too much---You see, all this expression of regret must come into this. Mazurka in C Minor, Op. 30, No 1 (4:50-6:21) Chopins genius often consists in taking joyful rhythms and transposing them into some melancholic idea---This is jazz already--- You see. More characteristic. Mazurka in B minor, Op 30 No. 2 (6:22-7:30) Almost gracefully--- More freedom, more freedom. Good.
Posted on: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 22:47:17 +0000
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