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Topic: New Bach Video: Prelude 2 in C minor BWV 871 WTC 2

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Bach Prelude n 2 in C minor of the first book appeared to us vibrating with passion, full of restrained power, but that of the second book is of a milder character; a veil of quiet melancholy is spread over the whole piece, which with its almost joyful, dance-like motives (even the sharp articulation by means of a repeat in the middle and of a number of marked close-formulas, recalls dance music) on the one hand, and two harsh, writing, chromatic bass progressions on the other hand, appears altogether a peculiar mixture of various moods. The opening motive strongly recalls that of the F#-minor prelude of the first book, but it is not so well rounded off (masculine endings), and is more antagonistic (the wavy figure, as there, is a descending one, yet in its smallest particle its subdivision motive of upward tendency).
Turn on the audio and let me know what you think!

Greetings from Italy

Carmelo

This video was played with these settings:
Played on Yamaha P125 piano stage, Tamara House.                                                                                        Video Recording Samsung galaxy A54.
VST: Hamburg Steinway D Pianoteq Stage 8.4
Editing: Wondershare Filmora
https://youtu.be/ebvo36RDBHo

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beautiful job Carmelo!  i always loved playing this as a kid, it's one of the few that i seriously tried to learn.  you make it look so effortless. 

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Re: New Bach Video: Prelude 2 in C minor BWV 871 WTC 2

carmelo.paolucci wrote:

Dear Friends,

Bach Prelude n 2 in C minor of the first book appeared to us vibrating with passion, full of restrained power, but that of the second book is of a milder character; a veil of quiet melancholy is spread over the whole piece, which with its almost joyful, dance-like motives (even the sharp articulation by means of a repeat in the middle and of a number of marked close-formulas, recalls dance music) on the one hand, and two harsh, writing, chromatic bass progressions on the other hand, appears altogether a peculiar mixture of various moods. The opening motive strongly recalls that of the F#-minor prelude of the first book, but it is not so well rounded off (masculine endings), and is more antagonistic (the wavy figure, as there, is a descending one, yet in its smallest particle its subdivision motive of upward tendency).
Turn on the audio and let me know what you think!

Greetings from Italy

Carmelo

This video was played with these settings:
Played on Yamaha P125 piano stage, Tamara House.                                                                                        Video Recording Samsung galaxy A54.
VST: Hamburg Steinway D Pianoteq Stage 8.4
Editing: Wondershare Filmora
https://youtu.be/ebvo36RDBHo


Dear carmelo, the concentration on your face in every piece you play says it all - you are so dedicated making a work of art, from a work of art.
Thank you carmelo

And your description is very good and I just can add that your steady, pulsing eighth-note accompaniment pattern working alongside the main sixteenth-note (semiquaver) figuration is staying at a successful, high level that feels elegant and rhythmic, almost ”upbeat” 

Best wishes,

Stig

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Wow great work Carmelo!!  Such intricate work and your hands danced across the keys with ease but your face, as Stig points out, hints at the deep concentration needed to play this. A great listen - thank you for sharing!

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budo wrote:

beautiful job Carmelo!  i always loved playing this as a kid, it's one of the few that i seriously tried to learn.  you make it look so effortless. 

Thank you so much Budo! It’s wonderful to know this piece brings back fond memories for you. It takes a lot of practice to make it feel natural, so your kind words mean a lot!
Greetings from Italy
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carmelo.paolucci wrote:

Dear Friends,

Bach Prelude n 2 in C minor of the first book appeared to us vibrating with passion, full of restrained power, but that of the second book is of a milder character; a veil of quiet melancholy is spread over the whole piece, which with its almost joyful, dance-like motives (even the sharp articulation by means of a repeat in the middle and of a number of marked close-formulas, recalls dance music) on the one hand, and two harsh, writing, chromatic bass progressions on the other hand, appears altogether a peculiar mixture of various moods. The opening motive strongly recalls that of the F#-minor prelude of the first book, but it is not so well rounded off (masculine endings), and is more antagonistic (the wavy figure, as there, is a descending one, yet in its smallest particle its subdivision motive of upward tendency).
Turn on the audio and let me know what you think!

Greetings from Italy

Carmelo

This video was played with these settings:
Played on Yamaha P125 piano stage, Tamara House.                                                                                        Video Recording Samsung galaxy A54.
VST: Hamburg Steinway D Pianoteq Stage 8.4
Editing: Wondershare Filmora
https://youtu.be/ebvo36RDBHo


Dear carmelo, the concentration on your face in every piece you play says it all - you are so dedicated making a work of art, from a work of art.
Thank you carmelo

And your description is very good and I just can add that your steady, pulsing eighth-note accompaniment pattern working alongside the main sixteenth-note (semiquaver) figuration is staying at a successful, high level that feels elegant and rhythmic, almost ”upbeat” 

Best wishes,

Stig

Dear Stig,
thank you for this insightful feedback!
Keeping that steady, pulsing bass alongside the running sixteenth notes is indeed central to bringing out the energy of this piece, so I'm thrilled to hear that it resonated with you.
Thank you for listening so attentively!
Greetings from Italy
Carmelo

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Wow great work Carmelo!!  Such intricate work and your hands danced across the keys with ease but your face, as Stig points out, hints at the deep concentration needed to play this. A great listen - thank you for sharing!

Ken

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Stig is definitely right—behind the calm hands, there's always a lot of concentration going on!
Thanks for the support.
Carmelo