One of my piano teachers told me about notes inegales. I've seen the direction written in one of my Baroque books, might have been Rameau. He told me it's not 2 +1 rhythmically on each count, but more like 3 + 2. I agree that the size of Rameau's keyboard book is slim, but the creativity in it is far from slim! The recording my parents had of the Gavotte and 6 Variations changed my life. Rameau's music is like a drive through the mountains, with a postcard moment around every corner. I love that your performance is live and I love that you take risks. I love the rubato in the variations. I can't believe how much I've take away from this performance.
Your piano teacher was really with it!! Rameau spent most of his time writing operas. I have some organ music that he composed also and I use it when I'm playing the organ in church or in a graduation ceremony at a Brooklyn private school. I feel that "les notes inegales" style was the roots of swinging jazz. Lots of American jazz musicians went to Paris to build careers and avoid the prejudices of this country.
Thank you so much for this! I fell in love with your style when I discovered your Sonata in D minor, K. 517 by Domenico Scarlatti on RUclips. I bought your album and have been a fan ever since. I’ve even taken up the Harpsichord myself at the age of 78. Thanks again for your inspiration.
@@ElaineComparone Thanks for clarifying! apparently haring means to run or go very quickly, and so happens somewhat relevant to one of the pieces in this performance, what a coincidence!
Thank you for this video ! I used to play the harpsichord but i stopped because of my studies but i miss it so much and i made me happy to hear those beautiful pieces
Merci beaucoup Elaine pour votre talent et votre passion toujours intacte si communicative. Je vous suis toujours avec tant de bonheur. Prenez soin de vous. / Thank you very much Elaine for your talent and your still communicative passion. I always follow you with so much happiness. Take care of yourself.
I'm glad to see you making videos again! I've always enjoyed your performances with your articulation and ability to bring the voices out distinctly. Rameau is one of my favorite of the French composers. His music sounds a bit like Handel and Bach, yet in other places there's Purcell and Scarlatti. The unequal time fits perfectly for the Allemande. Your Scarlatti of course is always my favorite.
I think what keeps you so young is that you are flexible in your attitude towards music (and life in general?) I love how you adjust your attitude towards how the music should be played over the years. If I ever invent a time machine I will give you a call so we can hop in and go for a ride. Many questions for these baroque musical geniusses! You never fail to inspire me with your attitude and (of course) stellar performances. I wish you much peace and love xoxo.
I'm happy to see that you did a new video, you're amazing as always, you're my favorite person that plays Rameau because you understand, as you explained, the French style. I hope you are well.
@@ElaineComparone thank you for your reply, you are amazing! thank you sharing your work and insight. i look forward with eagerness to your next upload
@@ElaineComparone its been almost another year and ill say that allemande still hits so hard; edit this whole thing blew me away YET AGAIN...youre a treasure
What's the k number for the Scarlatti piece? Gorgeous playing, Elaine, thank you. It's always a pleasure to see you perform; please do share more! Thanks again. P.S. I know now what the k number is! It took me hours of listening time (no, not really; more like 5 minutes). It’s k. 45. I actually learned that from listening to your Scarlatti album, Elaine, and comparing the sonatas in major.
A young 60. I even called you once after looking up Harpsichord Unlimited to see if you were still doing those concerts. Must have seen about 7 or 8 of them over the years mostly in the Village and some uptown. Your concerts, Basically Bach and the Columbia organ concerts were my favorite in that order. Loved that you also played the Bach family stuff in addition to Scarlatti, Rameau and Couperin. All of if was wonderfully played.
One of my piano teachers told me about notes inegales. I've seen the direction written in one of my Baroque books, might have been Rameau. He told me it's not 2 +1 rhythmically on each count, but more like 3 + 2. I agree that the size of Rameau's keyboard book is slim, but the creativity in it is far from slim! The recording my parents had of the Gavotte and 6 Variations changed my life. Rameau's music is like a drive through the mountains, with a postcard moment around every corner. I love that your performance is live and I love that you take risks. I love the rubato in the variations. I can't believe how much I've take away from this performance.
Your piano teacher was really with it!! Rameau spent most of his time writing operas. I have some organ music that he composed also and I use it when I'm playing the organ in church or in a graduation ceremony at a Brooklyn private school. I feel that "les notes inegales" style was the roots of swinging jazz. Lots of American jazz musicians went to Paris to build careers and avoid the prejudices of this country.
Very much looking forward to this, Elaine!
Thank you so much for this! I fell in love with your style when I discovered your Sonata in D minor, K. 517 by Domenico Scarlatti on RUclips. I bought your album and have been a fan ever since. I’ve even taken up the Harpsichord myself at the age of 78. Thanks again for your inspiration.
It's my great pleasure! Enjoy your instrument!!
Very glad to see another great performance online!
Thanks for haring with me!
@@menialharpsichordist553 I meant to write "sharing"! Just a typo---so sorry!!
@@ElaineComparone Thanks for clarifying! apparently haring means to run or go very quickly, and so happens somewhat relevant to one of the pieces in this performance, what a coincidence!
@@menialharpsichordist553 Really? I'll have to look it up and acquaint myself with its meaning!
Maestra! So great to see you! Warmest greetings from South Africa!
Warm greetings to you too! Thanks for getting in touch after all this time.
Amazing beauty, scholarship,consummate performance in every respect.Thank you for this great interpretation!
Oh wow, I'm so happy to see this in my feed. I was thinking about your videos the other day!
Thanks for your enthusiasm!
Beautiful performance 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
God bless you Elaine 🙏🏼 ❤️ 🙏🏼
finally uploaded after two years? that's epic
well it took me a while to learn it all!
Elaine!! Long time, no see. 🤗♥️🤗
Yes! And I wish you a happy, belated Birthday!!
@@ElaineComparone 🤗🙏🏻🤗
Bravo!
Thank you!!
So so happy that I subscribe to your channel when so many fabulous jewels pop up 🤩
Thank you so much for your remark!
Sempre eccezionale la più grande clavicembalista del mondo. Unica!
Thank you very much!!
you 'd better to listen others harspischordists : you will definitely discover with pleasure another way to play the harpsichord.
Thank you for this video ! I used to play the harpsichord but i stopped because of my studies but i miss it so much and i made me happy to hear those beautiful pieces
I hope you go back to playing the instrument someday!
Merci beaucoup Elaine pour votre talent et votre passion toujours intacte si communicative. Je vous suis toujours avec tant de bonheur. Prenez soin de vous. / Thank you very much Elaine for your talent and your still communicative passion. I always follow you with so much happiness. Take care of yourself.
Thank you so much for your kind words and generous appreciation!!
the passage starting 29:53 is nothing short of absolute genius i love it!!!
Excellent work. You bring out the best in the harpsichord.
WOW elain this is interesting you dont post very often keep it up 😁👍👍
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Thanks for your comment and your advice !!
Enjoyed this very much. Thanks!
I'm glad you did!
I'm glad to see you making videos again! I've always enjoyed your performances with your articulation and ability to bring the voices out distinctly.
Rameau is one of my favorite of the French composers. His music sounds a bit like Handel and Bach, yet in other places there's Purcell and Scarlatti. The unequal time fits perfectly for the Allemande. Your Scarlatti of course is always my favorite.
Thanks so much for your comment, John!
I think what keeps you so young is that you are flexible in your attitude towards music (and life in general?) I love how you adjust your attitude towards how the music should be played over the years. If I ever invent a time machine I will give you a call so we can hop in and go for a ride. Many questions for these baroque musical geniusses! You never fail to inspire me with your attitude and (of course) stellar performances.
I wish you much peace and love xoxo.
Thanks for your warm message! Wishing you peace and love too!!
Wonderful.
Veryy veryy nice Elaine.
Sincerely
Your Ekrem
I'm happy to see that you did a new video, you're amazing as always, you're my favorite person that plays Rameau because you understand, as you explained, the French style. I hope you are well.
I am quite well, thank you!! Hope you are the same . Glad you're exploring the current upload!!
@@ElaineComparone thank you for your reply, you are amazing! thank you sharing your work and insight. i look forward with eagerness to your next upload
@@ElaineComparone its been almost another year and ill say that allemande still hits so hard; edit this whole thing blew me away YET AGAIN...youre a treasure
Excellent!!!!
Thank you!!
How do you achieve such different voices from the instrument? Are there stops? Beautiful piece beautifully played.
What's the k number for the Scarlatti piece? Gorgeous playing, Elaine, thank you. It's always a pleasure to see you perform; please do share more! Thanks again.
P.S.
I know now what the k number is! It took me hours of listening time (no, not really; more like 5 minutes). It’s k. 45. I actually learned that from listening to your Scarlatti album, Elaine, and comparing the sonatas in major.
Remember her playing at Bach Winterfest at the Waverly Church in the Village and also uptown. She's still got it!
WOW! You've got a good memory! I bet you're a senior, just like me!!!~Those Winterfest Concerts go back to the 70s!!
A young 60. I even called you once after looking up Harpsichord Unlimited to see if you were still doing those concerts. Must have seen about 7 or 8 of them over the years mostly in the Village and some uptown. Your concerts, Basically Bach and the Columbia organ concerts
were my favorite in that order. Loved that you also played the Bach family stuff in addition to Scarlatti, Rameau and Couperin. All of if was wonderfully played.
Well done!
First piece was very calming.
Thank you for sharing!
You're welcome!
I'm reminded of the caustic comment of a distinguished organist on women harpsichordists: "The can't stop fiddling with their stops".
That's because we're creative!
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What's the first piece?
First movement of JS Bach's E-Flat Major French Suite---the Allemande
Why doesn't Mrs. Comparone wear a mask, but the poor public is forced to wear one?
But I'm in a room with just one other person and he's at a distance!!
@@ElaineComparone Thank you for expressing this explanation dear Mrs. Comparone . . . Best regards.
very poor interpretation, too much very inappropiate rubato ..unwearable way of playing the harpsichord and especially Rameau's music