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Topic: Mozart "O Isis und Osiris" aus Die Zauberflöte Pianoteq Petrof Mistral

I think one of the true joys of playing the piano is the ability to perform not only pieces written specifically for the instrument, but also works originally composed for other arrangements, including full orchestras.

Recently, on a whim, I decided to try playing a piece from one of Mozart’s operas. I was absolutely amazed by how such a rich, profound world could be vividly painted with so few notes.

While I struggled to fully capture that world and can't say I entirely succeeded, I truly believe that having Pianoteq was absolutely essential for the expression I was chasing. If I had been using any other piano library, I might have given up without dedicating this much time to bringing the piece to life.

I hope someone out there enjoys it.
https://youtu.be/Ikfgb2CkT-Y

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Re: Mozart "O Isis und Osiris" aus Die Zauberflöte Pianoteq Petrof Mistral

Triton wrote:

I think one of the true joys of playing the piano is the ability to perform not only pieces written specifically for the instrument, but also works originally composed for other arrangements, including full orchestras.

Recently, on a whim, I decided to try playing a piece from one of Mozart’s operas. I was absolutely amazed by how such a rich, profound world could be vividly painted with so few notes.

While I struggled to fully capture that world and can't say I entirely succeeded, I truly believe that having Pianoteq was absolutely essential for the expression I was chasing. If I had been using any other piano library, I might have given up without dedicating this much time to bringing the piece to life.

I hope someone out there enjoys it.
https://youtu.be/Ikfgb2CkT-Y


Hello again Triton,

”I hope someone out there enjoys it”.  Yes, I enjoyed this one.
Because, you said you ”struggled to fully capture that world” and have to say you succeeded well.

I think the key to your success here was the tempo—the speed. I’ve listened to people singing this, and they perform the music quite slowly—adagio. With your faster tempo, you brought the music to life; I got a new, positive feeling about the piece.
It brings  joy, pleasure, and charm to the piece in a new way.

Despite the fact that "O Isis und Osiris" is a solemn, deeply reverent prayer sung by the high priest Sarastro in Act II of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) and that the music describes a mood of profound wisdom, divine protection,  you took this music to a new level.

Thanl you much Triton for sharing,

Best wishes,

Stig

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Re: Mozart "O Isis und Osiris" aus Die Zauberflöte Pianoteq Petrof Mistral

Triton wrote:

I think one of the true joys of playing the piano is the ability to perform not only pieces written specifically for the instrument, but also works originally composed for other arrangements, including full orchestras.

Recently, on a whim, I decided to try playing a piece from one of Mozart’s operas. I was absolutely amazed by how such a rich, profound world could be vividly painted with so few notes.

While I struggled to fully capture that world and can't say I entirely succeeded, I truly believe that having Pianoteq was absolutely essential for the expression I was chasing. If I had been using any other piano library, I might have given up without dedicating this much time to bringing the piece to life.

I hope someone out there enjoys it.
https://youtu.be/Ikfgb2CkT-Y

You absolutely did justice to Mozart's world Triton!
It's incredible how much emotion can be conveyed through a minimalist arrangement.
Hats off to you for pushing through,is.
Really enjoyed it!
Carmelo

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Hi Stig,

Thank you as always for your warm comments. I was also very happy that you mentioned the tempo.
You must have been a wonderful teacher—and you still are! You make me feel like a student who just wants to do better to make their teacher proud.

Warmly,
Triton

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Hi Carmelo,

Thank you again for your kind words.
I’m thrilled that the world I envisioned resonated with you so well.

Best,
Triton