I agree, it's a lovely musical offering, just the sort of thing we need right now. And for a moment there, I almost thought that Chopin had come back to life

Hello dazric. That's very kind of you to say. Thank you! Appreciate your thoughtful words.

Yes, Chopin did creep in with a tiny bit of the Barcarolle and the first etude from Op. 25!

Take care!

Robert

very beautiful improvisation!  it was very heartfelt and moving.  and it was a very interesting choice of piano.  i don't spend a lot of time with the historical pianos.  it made me want to try them.

Thank you so much, budo. That's much appreciated and means a lot!

Do try the 1922 Erard. It's my favorite. Forum member bm has an excellent fxp posted in the version 6 fxp corner. It was the starting point for the fxp used here.

Thanks again for the very kind words!

Robert

algorhythms wrote:

I was wondering today about the students and teachers in Ukraine and how they are coping. It made me think back to my childhood and the joy we took in singing "Good Morning to You" to our teachers. Sadly, that is not happening in Ukraine for the foreseeable future.

My recording is a short improv on "Good Morning" made this afternoon and it is dedicated to all students and teachers and indeed, everyone in Ukraine. I'm playing the 1922 Erard, modified, and tuned at A 432 with Bernard Stopper temperament.

https://hearthis.at/robertrivard/good-m...ard-piano/

What a beautiful improvisation, very nice intro (30sec,) and the part 1,04 -1,25 is so wonderful, wonderful. And enjoyable peaceful ending.

You are brave and gifted. It’s a true joy to listen to this. This is what we should do - to play from the heart to cheer people up. People are fearing for their lives.
In my opinion, in fact, this is a little stunning piece of music played incredible well with the wonderful Erard piano. And you, dedicating it ”to all students and teachers and indeed, everyone in Ukraine” -  I think you are the benchmark for being a good human person. You deserve a medal but I don’t have one, can only say - Thank you Robert !

Pianoteqenthusiast, Organteqenthusiasr, Harpteqenthusiast,

My best,

Stig

Hello Stig!

Thank you so much. You're most kind and generous, leaves me speechless!

I agree. We musicians have to do what we can to make the world a better place even if it's only while the music plays. Indeed, the wonderful music you share here and on YT do that for many.

Take care!
Robert

I was wondering today about the students and teachers in Ukraine and how they are coping. It made me think back to my childhood and the joy we took in singing "Good Morning to You" to our teachers. Sadly, that is not happening in Ukraine for the foreseeable future.

My recording is a short improv on "Good Morning" made this afternoon and it is dedicated to all students and teachers and indeed, everyone in Ukraine. I'm playing the 1922 Erard, modified, and tuned at A 432 with Bernard Stopper temperament.

https://hearthis.at/robertrivard/good-m...ard-piano/

What a beautiful improvisation, very nice intro (30sec,) and the part 1,04 -1,25 is so wonderful, wonderful. And enjoyable peaceful ending.

You are brave and gifted. It’s a true joy to listen to this. This is what we should do - to play from the heart to cheer people up. People are fearing for their lives.
In my opinion, in fact, this is a little stunning piece of music played incredible well with the wonderful Erard piano. And you, dedicating it ”to all students and teachers and indeed, everyone in Ukraine” -  I think you are the benchmark for being a good human person. You deserve a medal but I don’t have one, can only say - Thank you Robert !

Pianoteqenthusiast, Organteqenthusiasr, Harpteqenthusiast,

My best,

Stig

My recording is a short improv on "Good Morning" made this afternoon and it is dedicated to all students and teachers and indeed, everyone in Ukraine. I'm playing the 1922 Erard, modified, and tuned at A 432 with Bernard Stopper temperament.

https://hearthis.at/robertrivard/good-m...ard-piano/