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Listening to these Nocturnes, Chopin’s unique ability of expressing, through short
compositions, a rich fabric of feelings and passions, is clearly perceivable. A poetically romantic and unpredictable soul, Chopin by his genius could capture and entrance his audience with his sudden emotional impulses. He was driven by a compulsion to compose music primarily for himself and not to gratify the audiences of the aristocracy, who often gathered in the music rooms of Paris. For Chopin this compulsion together with his refined style resulted in a profound understanding of his inner most feelings which is expressed in his music. When a melody springs directly from the heart, the result is a multitude of shades and tones, delicate details and subtle differentiations in expression. Often, in his music, a dialogue is born, and one must listen intimately and follow it to the end, noting the changes in mood ...from one feeling conflicting emotions evolve and here resides the secret of Chopin’s expressive power. If the "original" pedal markings are meticulously observed, together with an exceptionally light touch then Chopin’s original sonorita’ is realised. Often it is a play between "piano" and "pianissimo" .... a little louder and the spell is lost! By creating a favourable connection between accompaniment and melody it then becomes possible to play lightly, even in a very large venue. Chopin, although at times criticized for lacking a robust sound, was a master in this art. In Chopin’s music it is possible to announce a melody with conviction or to sing a pleasing and sweet phrase, ’whispering a little secret’ but it’s also possible, as Chopin said, to "scream sottovoce". |
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