Performance by PikaPianist from Recital #37 - 2015-02-15

• Performer: PikaPianist
• Location: Brisbane, Australia
• Experience:
• Composer: Sibelius
• Piece: Petite Serenade (from Pensees Lyriques Op.40)
• Duration: 160
• Music Link: click to play
• Video Link: http://youtu.be/_i9qsWsXrZU
• Music Source: IMSLP
• Instrument: Kawai CS6 + VI Labs True Keys German VST
• Recording Method:
• Info: Having played Liszt, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Field, Scarlatti, Beethoven, and Elgar in the previous recitals, this time I thought I should pick another different composer: Sibelius. This lovely Serenade by Sibelius is the ninth piece from the 10 Pensees Lyriques. I don't know much about Sibelius' music, but I stumbled upon this little piece and was immediately moved by it. It is a very simple piece with a sweet repeating melody. I especially love the middle section with the melody floating lightly above a background of trills. I've just recently bought the VI Labs True Keys German VST (Bechstein Semi-concert grand) and I think it works brilliantly with this piece. The bright, crystalline brilliance of the treble and high treble of a Bechstein is just absolutely gorgeous.