Saturday, May 9, 2026

TOP 10: ITALIAN SONGS That Will Make You FALL IN LOVE with ITALY - Wendy Kokkelkoren

 




1,295,408 views  Jul 12, 2025  #WendyKokkelkoren #Italy #Italia

00:00 - 04:13 Con Te Partiro

04:14 - 08:55 O Mio Babbino Caro

08:56 - 12:14 Nessun Dorma

12:15 - 15:44 E Lucevan Le Stelle

15:45 - 19:52 Once Upon a Time In The West

19:53 - 23:48 Spente Le Stelle

23:49 - 28:29 The Prayer

28:30 - 32:23 Nella Fantasia

32:24 - 37:01 Perfect Symphony

37:02 - 40:56 Terra Promessa


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The Story behind Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 e-minor

 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bFo65szAP0&t=862s

Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 e-minor (Olga Scheps live)

Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (composed in 1830), is a 20-year-old virtuoso’s deeply romantic "farewell" to Poland, inspired by his love for soprano Konstancja Gładkowska. Written just before leaving Warsaw permanently, it blends youthful passion, Polish folk rhythms (Krakowiak), and nostalgic dreams of a "moonlit spring night"

A "Farewell" Work: Although technically composed second, it was published first, hence "No. 1." Chopin premiered it himself on October 11, 1830, in Warsaw as a grand finale before leaving to pursue a career in Europe, never to return home.

A Romantic Idol: Chopin wrote to his friend Tytus Woyciechowski that the Larghetto (second movement) was dedicated to his admiration for soprano Konstancja Gładkowska. He described it as a "musical depiction" of a "beloved landscape" in a "fine, moonlit spring night".

Polish Spirit & Influence: The Rondo finale is filled with the lively rhythm of the Krakowiak, a Polish dance, reflecting his pride in his culture. The structure was heavily influenced by contemporaries Johann Nepomuk Hum, and it was dedicated to Friedrich Kalkbrenner, a pianist Chopin admired.

A Passionate Display: The concerto is a showcase of "Chopinesque" style—dazzling, fast-running piano passages, tender melodies, and emotional depth, reflecting a "tender, fiery, and achingly nostalgic" mood.


 

Monday, April 27, 2026

The Saddest 3 Minutes in Music History

 



97,105 views  Apr 1, 2026
The tragic true story behind Schubert’s masterpiece, "Serenade" (Ständchen)—and why it's the saddest 3 minutes in music history. And finally, I perform the Serenade in full.

Why This MISUNDERSTOOD Waltz STILL Haunts Us

 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA8DxXCPmBo

232,818 views  Dec 13, 2025

Why is this famous waltz so deeply misunderstood? In this video, I explore what makes Shostakovich’s Waltz No. 2 one of the most haunting and deceptive melodies ever written — how a tune that sounds cheerful on the surface can hide so much tension, irony, and “smiling through tears” underneath. And finally, I perform the waltz in full on the cello.

Original video:    • D. Shostakovich: Waltz No. 2 - Jazz Suite💃...  

Performers:

Cesar Nikolai Laporev, violin

Ilia Laporev, cello

Augustin Tjampens, piano


Sunday, January 18, 2026

Virtual Concert Hall - Anna Fedorova

 


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VCH s01e01 - Inaugural recital with Ms. Fedorova (Beethoven, Chopin, Da Falla).
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Evolution of Composers

 Evolution of Mozart (From 5 to 35 Years Old)




3,671,536 views  Aug 10, 2024
The evolution of Mozart's music, from 1756 to 1791. There are solo piano music, chamber music, and orchestral music. All Performed by Lord Vinheteiro.

Evolution of Beethoven (From 11 to 55 Years Old)




423,965 views  Sep 3, 2024
Evolution of Beethoven's Music (From 11 to 55 Years Old). I played several Beethoven songs according to your age and deafness. I hope you like it!

Chopin Evolution (1810 to 1849)



614,543 views  Nov 6, 2024
This is the evolution of Chopin's music from his birth in 1810 to 1849. It includes pieces from when he was 7 years old, his last music from 1849, and new Chopin music that was released in 2024.

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Beethoven: 4. Sinfonie ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Andrés Orozco-Estrada

 

1,037,683 views  Mar 15, 2016

Ludwig van Beethoven: 

4. Sinfonie ∙ 


(Auftritt)  00:00 ∙

I. Adagio – Allegro vivace  00:37 ∙

II. Adagio  12:09 ∙

III. Allegro molto e vivace – Trio. Un poco meno allegro – 

Tempo I – Un poco meno allegro – Tempo I  22:05 ∙

IV. Allegro ma non troppo  27:42 ∙


hr-Sinfonieorchester – Frankfurt Radio Symphony ∙

Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Dirigent ∙


Ludwig van ... ∙ 

Alte Oper Frankfurt, 12. Februar 2016 ∙


Website: http://www.hr-sinfonieorchester.de ∙

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hr-Sinfonieorchester – Frankfurt Radio Symphony