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00:00:00 – 00:27:07
The video covers various aspects of a pianist's career and musical journey, including discussions on recent concerts, missing Norway where over 150 performances were held, management structure, music analysis, performance tips, and upcoming projects. The speaker talks about their experiences with different pieces like Allegro de Concert, the importance of emotion in playing, advice for piano competitions, and the significance of music theory for understanding compositions. They mention potential tours in Canada and the United States, express gratitude and love for Brazil, and share plans for analysis recordings in collaboration with the Polish Ministry of Culture. The speaker also touches on their background, including performances at prestigious venues and their journey as a pianist. The video concludes with insights into composing music, practicing techniques, and future plans to play original compositions.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, Greg talks about his recent concerts and a special event where he played to commemorate a dear friend who passed away. He performed two pieces of music at the event, including one of his most beloved pieces to bring optimism to the audience.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker expresses missing Norway, where they have performed over 150 concerts. They then discuss the camera setup for their piano performance and mention considering touring Canada and the United States but highlight the challenges of organizing such a big project due to visa issues. They express the desire to tour but emphasize the need for help with organization.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the artist explains their management structure. They have different agents for different regions, such as Poland, Japan, Norway, and South America. The artist values artistic freedom and will not sign exclusive contracts that restrict their performance choices. They express love for Brazil and mention analyzing a piece by Chopin in detail. The artist plans to answer questions and requests from fans but emphasizes the need for patience.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their opinions of Allegro de Concert. Initially, they didn’t like the piece due to its complexity and heavy nature. However, after discovering a recording by Horowitz, they were impressed by the passion and energy in his performance, which made them appreciate the piece more. The speaker also shares tips for a piano competition, emphasizing the importance of playing with emotion and ensuring accuracy in all notes to avoid being judged solely on mistakes.
00:15:00
In this part of the video, the speaker provides tips for performance, suggesting to not be nervous and have fun while playing to stand out. They comment on Brian Gun’s performance, finding it a bit slow and overly romantic but still good. The speaker then shares their journey of becoming a pianist, starting at a music school in Poland at age 7, going on to high school, university, and attending numerous master classes worldwide with acclaimed teachers such as Jeffrey Swan and Manahan Pressler.
00:18:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their music background, mentioning having performed at the Chopin Institute in Warsaw. They address the importance of music theory for pianists, emphasizing that while it’s not mandatory, it significantly aids in learning and understanding pieces quickly. The speaker recommends studying music theory to comprehend compositions better and embody the composer’s intentions. When asked for recommendations on pieces to learn after Chopin’s Waltz in E Minor Op. Posth. and Nocturne Op. 9 No. 2, they suggest Etude Op. 25 No. 3. Additionally, the speaker mentions a project focused on pieces written during Chopin’s life and clarifies the project’s scope.
00:21:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their upcoming analysis recordings, mentioning pieces like mazurkas, posthumous works, and pieces planned for July or August. They explain the project’s collaboration with the Polish Ministry of Culture and a scholarship involved, leading to a tight deadline for completing various analyses weekly. The speaker reflects on forgetting about specific pieces like Rondo masur but finding it later, sharing challenges faced due to time constraints during a COVID lockdown period. They admit to imperfections in some earlier analyses but express improvement in current recordings, emphasizing the importance of practicing and improving piano dynamics. The speaker mentions moving to the Facebook fan page for a similar activity after three minutes from that point in the video.
00:24:00
In this part of the video, the speaker mentions composing music but being busy with concerts, expressing a desire to play their compositions soon. They discuss working hard but having limited time, and share a tip to practice music by breaking it into small parts. The speaker promises to continue the conversation next week and plans to play mazorka. They thank the audience and mention moving to their Facebook fan page.