Performance by chopinoholic (Paul de Koning) from Recital #37 - 2015-02-15

• Performer: chopinoholic (Paul de Koning)
• Location: The Netherlands
• Experience: I began playing at the age of 11. At age 18 I started the conservatory, but quit at age 20. Now I am 38. I found a teacher last year, but due to the distance it's hardly feasible. One of my goals this year is to find a teacher nearby.
• Composer: Chopin, Frederic
• Piece: Polonaise Opus 26 no.1
• Duration: 506
• Music Link: click to play
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• Music Source: Henle Urtext
• Instrument: Pleyel 205 grand from 1977
• Recording Method: Zoom H2n
• Info: I love this polonaise. It has a lot of nuances and and little surprises so it's like telling a story which is not easily told. All the music fits in 4 pages, but played with repeats it's mote like 11! It needs stamina to keep the energy till the end. I'm reasonably satisfied with this recording, but I find myself always looking for improvements, which this recording needs also. That makes making music a great experience, but also a frustrating one. It's never finished. Dedicated to outo.