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Victoria Macdonald
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Re: Chopin Month!
Has there been any more communication for this challenge? I thought we needed to post our videos by Oct. 12th, but I haven't heard anything nor do I see any videos posted.…
Victoria Macdonald
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3 days ago
Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Andrew Smith Thank you so much for your nice feedback. I will certainly try your suggestions.
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
6 days ago
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Kerstin Wow, that was gorgeous. You play with such fluidity. So glad I got to see it!! Waiting to hear the rest.
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Re: Week 2: Applying Harmony and Form to Performance Interpretation on Chopin Preludes (Part 1)
@Eloise Kim Wow, thank you! I told my teacher I think I like analyzing a piece more than playing it LOL. I had majored in music theory at Columbia U., but that was nearly 50 years ago.…
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Re: Chopin Month!
I'm working on the same Nocturne, but have been for a while. I just posted my "analysis" such as it is. There is also a Tonebase study group going on for the E minor Prelude.
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
Upcoming Challenges and Two Week Intensives!
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Kerstin Sorry, it's still unavailable since is's marked as Private. You can see it since it's your video, but we can't. You will need to change the privacy setting on the video.
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Angela FoggCan see it now. I personally prefer a slower tempo, but otherwise flawless!
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
Learning this Prelude...
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Dolores Bacon Much gratitude for the kind comments.
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Re: Week 2: Applying Harmony and Form to Performance Interpretation on Chopin Preludes (Part 1)
Hello Dr. Kim, I believe my figured bass days are behind me, and I'm pretty sure I'm not going to pick it up again with a Chopin Nocturne! In any event,…
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Chopin Challenge
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Randi I think there might be 😉. I just posted my video so you can let me know if it worked or not LOL.
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Sam Smith Thank you ❤️
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Kerstin It says the video is unavailable.
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Sam Smith This was so gently and elegantly played; it was like you were channeling Chopin. It felt very personal.
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Andrew Smith Wow, that was really beautifully played. You managed to get the right hand to sing while still bringing out the chord changes in the left hand. Well done!
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Randi Hi Randi. What a great start; this is going to be beautiful once you're comfortable with the notes. I had the same issue with my first lesson and my teacher insisted I practice hands separate.…
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Angela Fogg It's marked private, so we can't see it 😕
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
Okay my turn to jump in the pool. I'm posting before I listen to any others so I don't lose my nerve.
Victoria Macdonald
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2 wk ago
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Re: What's the most challenging piece you've ever learned and how did you tackle it?
@Peter William Are you working with a teacher? I know lessons can be expensive, but budgeting for even just a few could be worthwhile. You are so dedicated and disciplined,…
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
2 wk ago
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Re: What's the most challenging piece you've ever learned and how did you tackle it?
@Beatriz de Mello I took an entire semester on Wozzeck in grad school. I share your love of Berg and you've inspired me to take up this piece.
Victoria Macdonald
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2 wk ago
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Re: What's the most challenging piece you've ever learned and how did you tackle it?
I've been working on the Pathétique Sonata by Beethoven for years now. I thought the first movement was the most difficult, but it's actually the 3rd movement that's the real bear.…
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
3 wk ago
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Re: What's the most challenging piece you've ever learned and how did you tackle it?
@Alexander Weymann Just a side note: I lived in Germany a while and found a CD collection called Klavier Kaiser (Piano Emporer) 14 well-known pianists on 20 CDs with Joachim Kaiser providing spoken…
Victoria Macdonald
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3 wk ago
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Aleksandra Bogomaz Did he say that? I thought he said 1-3-5. I'll have to rewatch the video. I tried 1-3-5 at the beginning and my teacher is insisting 1-2-4 makes a smoother transition to the F# in…
Victoria Macdonald
Victoria_Macdonald
3 wk ago
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
I've been diligently practicing this prelude, but this morning my husband asked that I please put on my headphones (I have a hybrid piano). He didn't like the piece and thought it was "icky.…
Victoria Macdonald
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3 wk ago
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Re: Study Group #1: Chopin's Prelude in E minor
@Aleksandra Bogomaz Beautifully tender.
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