Chopin Etude, Op. 10 No. 3 with Improvisation and Swing

Nathan Cheung improvises over Chopin's Etude in E Major, Op. 10 No. 3. The point of this exercise is to show how elements of jazz can be helpful in practicing classical pieces, particularly with regard to understanding chordal structure and finding new angles to tackle technical passages.
The A section is played with the melody with improvised accompaniment and flourishes, demonstrating an understanding of the tune itself and chordal structure. The B section is played with the notes exactly as written with completely altered rhythms, demonstrating control of the fingerings and passagework despite a complete change of feel from the original. Lastly, the A' section is played without the melody and is almost completely free with two exceptions: the harmonies and its harmonic rhythm.
Often I have found that many steeply classically trained pianists can play a masterpiece in its entirety without an understanding of its various components. In my limited understanding of jazz, I have found that how jazz musicians practice and learn tunes is through a study of individual components. To learn a tune, one explores possibilities in melodic embellishments, figurations, chordal voicings, rhythmic patterns, styles/feels, and articulations, among other traits. To me, this fosters less rigid thinking and a more personalized approach to practice.
This was recorded on April 15, 2021 in the studio of Natalya Antonova as a part of Nathan Cheung's lecture recital for the completion of Eastman School of Music's Doctorate of Musical Arts.

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Beautiful arrangement of this work by Chopin !

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So beautiful!!