Frederic Chopin Etude op. 10 no. 12 "Revolutionary" by Archie Chen Pianist published on 2013-08-28T22:31:58Z Step right up for Chopin's Revolutionary Etude, where piano playing transforms into a thrilling and daring spectacle! Dive into this masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of piano technique while tickling your eardrums with a devilish twist. Chopin was like the mad scientist of Etudes, experimenting with split chords, thirds and octaves, counter-motifs, and arpeggiated chord constructions. The result? An innovative musical landscape that would make even Beethoven raise an eyebrow. Etude No. 12 is Chopin's pièce de résistance, a fiery expression of passion that storms the stage with hurricane-like intensity. This powerhouse piece showcases heroic melodies, accompanied by stormy waves of left-hand passages – it's like Beethoven's symphonies cranked up to eleven! Chopin's genius lies in his ability to turn melody into a living force. The Revolutionary Etude is a testament to that, as tension and relaxation weave together to form a harmonious whole. And thanks to Chopin's mastery of counterpoint, the piece achieves an unparalleled level of expression. Even the likes of Liszt and Schumann had high praise for Chopin. Delacroix called him the "purest and best-tasting artist" he'd ever encountered. Liszt compared his music to an Aeolian harp that could magically blend all musical scales. And Schumann said Chopin's playing was like a "deep fundamental tone and a soft continuously-singing upper voice." The Revolutionary Etude is a workout for the left hand, demanding precision, neatness, and respect for Chopin's writing. Accents every four semiquavers and a rapid tempo make this Etude an exhilarating challenge for any pianist. So, buckle up for a rollercoaster ride of technical mastery and unbridled passion with Chopin's Revolutionary Etude – it's a musical adventure that'll leave you breathless! 🎹🔥🌪️ Live from the Hugh Lane Gallery on August 4th, 2013 as part of the concert series of the Dublin International Piano Festival & Summer Academy. Please comment and share. My SoundCloud Channel: https://soundcloud.com/archie-chen Official Website: http://www.archiechen.com Youtube DIPF https://www.youtube.com/c/PianofestivalIe Youtube Archie https://www.youtube.com/c/ArchieChenPianist Festival Website: http://www.pianofestival.ie Teaching Website: http://www.pianoacademy.ie Piano: Hamburg Steinway B Piano Technician: Martin Walsh Recording Engineer: Joey McDonald Piano provided by Pianos Plus Genre Piano Solo Comment by Shiko Life... with all its contradictions 🖤🤍 2023-10-05T13:08:49Z Comment by 𝕱𝖎𝖓𝖝222 quisiera tocar eso algún día... 2023-07-10T22:50:03Z Comment by 𝕱𝖎𝖓𝖝222 quisiera tocar eso algún día... 2023-07-10T22:48:04Z Comment by Natalypiano very good🙂 2023-03-31T23:43:05Z Comment by Jon Normally I would prefer a little slower, but that is mad impressive fast. 2023-03-18T01:13:24Z Comment by Mark Haefner grandios 2022-10-01T22:13:37Z Comment by osama bravo 2021-07-12T14:11:52Z Comment by Apryll Marie 💞 2021-06-24T22:36:43Z Comment by TOM R. OLSEN ⭐️ 2021-05-08T18:41:53Z Comment by Diana Urudzheva Amazimg! 2021-03-16T11:10:58Z Comment by armita raoufi Love this one 2020-11-19T12:06:04Z Comment by jonathan have you heard of your lie in april? 2020-05-05T07:19:53Z Comment by HRH Princess Velvet Dr Archie Chen, your rendition & playing of this piece is BEYOND amazing, incredible skill as the timing is perfect & its almost in double time compared to how Frederic Chopin wrote it ~ you are brilliant ~ I love your work & dedication💕🌟💕🌟💕🌟💕 2020-01-02T22:44:58Z Comment by nøone One of the best perfomance I've heard for this etude. Congratulations. 2018-09-20T16:28:25Z Comment by Archie Chen Pianist @john-e-martin-iii: I actually have the tarantella here: https://soundcloud.com/archie-chen/franz-liszt-venezia-e-napoli-s-159 Thanks for the comments! Much appreciated. 2015-07-11T18:06:58Z Comment by Reza Noor Simbolon Really2 love this 2015-05-27T13:17:43Z Comment by NANCY GIANNINI CARVAJAL I really like this song. There is a latin jazz fusion, impressive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eVmOyG6ZZQ 2015-04-29T17:08:08Z Comment by Archie Chen Pianist @bedre: Peace! 2014-09-08T15:11:57Z Comment by miomizuki Fabulous performance!! 2014-02-21T12:28:55Z Comment by Cindy Josaitis Beautiful!! 2014-02-05T15:43:15Z Comment by aya joubi4 wow <3 2014-01-10T19:18:52Z Comment by Stephan Beneking fantastic performance, Archie, bravo! 2013-10-21T16:57:48Z Comment by Michel Rochon Bravo! Bravura! 2013-10-19T01:02:25Z Comment by RudVych awesome 2013-10-18T12:11:40Z Comment by Dnipro Timeless classic and fantastic play...thank you for sharing with Short Piano Solo... 2013-09-22T21:52:24Z Comment by Hartmut Hecker Congratulations!! Love this performance! 2013-09-11T22:19:37Z Comment by Oopazz Recordings ® That left hand must hurt!! :) great 2013-09-07T06:27:23Z Comment by Anomon this music lives in my soul..it has always fired my musical imagination and my gut feeling about the power of piano music in particular. Thank you for sharing this with us. 2013-09-06T20:06:04Z Comment by Ian Haywood Loved it squeak n all! 2013-09-05T09:00:56Z Comment by Marcellus Atkins You are a great talent! Wonderful rendition. 2013-09-05T08:52:11Z