Op.21 No.2

Wow, finally get to see some comments for my entry. After reading the comments, I have some thoughts. When playing Classical music, no doubt that you have to interpret the piece, the feel, the emotions of the composer. But, if you were to compare between Vladimir Horowitz and Arthur Rubinstein playing Chopin's Scherzo In B Minor Op.20 No.1, there is a difference. Both are legendary pianists, have the techniques, playing the original score, on the same piano. You may say it is due to different person therefore different interpretation. But both pianists are world renowned, and even after their deaths, their names are still legendary. Same it applies in life. You have the techniques, but it's not really necessary to follow the rules totally when you are playing Classical. Teachings and learnings are essential part of it. The most important thing is, have your own style, your own character. Horowitz recorded Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto In D Minor Op.30 No.3 on five different occasions in his life. Same piece of work, but there is a difference each time he recorded. This is where maturity, new ideas, new concept comes in. We are growing up every single day. Gradually becoming more mature, sophisticated and powerful in thoughts. Music are meant to be enjoyed. The pianist has to enjoy, in order to play well. I shall not describe what is the difference between the 2 pianist in playing Chopin's Scherzo. Listen to it yourself and try to figure it out. Firm your own techniques, gain experience and learn from wrong notes played, overcome dexterous passages. Do not hurry and rush into just hitting chords, perfecting bars and notes into completion. When you've become a virtuoso, your emotions, feelings, expressions have already blossomed.

Recommended music : Sergei Rachmaninov Piano Concerto In C Minor Op.18 No.2