I came across Taylor Coleridge since his Impromptu in B minor is part of the repertoire list B on the ABRSM list grade 8. I selected this piece to learn since it is very nice and fun to play. Listened also to some of his other works. Indeed, a gifted composer.
What a beautiful, thoughtful and inspiring performance! 🥰 I am currently working on this piece and it is really a pleasure to play. Greetings from Poland ❤🎹
Wow...thank you! I have often played this piece while thinking of my brother, who died many years ago at the age of 25. I don't remember what I was thinking of during this performance. That said, the yearning in this spiritual and the knowledge that for the anonymous slave who first sang it, the words meant that his/her life had become unbearable are enough emotion for me to mine. Glad another person is playing it, because it deserves to be heard.
I first heard this performed by William Chapman Nyaho, one of my teachers. He has edited a series of piano compositions by composers of African descent. This one is in Volume 4. His work and YT videos help get the word out about all these wonderful pieces that should be heard.
Ellen Weaver I know him! we have met a few times. Wonderful man, wonderful artist, and what a great service he has done, bringing out editions of music that would be much harder to find if not for his efforts.
@@mtcpianist it is I still listen to his music think you could play other composer music William grant still summerland if you looked it up I can actually see you play that
My dive into the SCT rabbit hole this evening started when I heard the Kanneh-Mason Trio's stunning (but too-short!) version on the WQXR stream, which I then found here on RUclips, which then led me to other recordings of this beautiful composition. I am not a musician but like how you gave this piece some "legs" so that I could enjoy it for a few minutes longer!
I'm glad you've discovered him! He was very, very famous in his day, but sold the rights to his biggest hit--The Song of Hiawatha--and got no royalties. The British government gave his widow a pension and some laws were put in place to protect composers from a similar fate. That said, not much has changed, or at least, it hasn't changed enough. Glad you enjoyed my performance. Thanks so much for your comment!
Beutiful Madam. Thank you. I love this piece and I think I am correct in suggesting it was sung by Paul Robeson but I have only tonight discovered the name of the composer. Blessings and peace be with you.
Thank you! I am so glad it touched you! There is an arrangement by H. T. Burleigh that starts with rolled chords, as this one does. Not sure who was first. 😊
@@mtcpianist Indeed! RUclips is quite new to me but in the short time I have encountered it I have "met" more interesting people and learned more than donkey's years at school. On thing eg Deep River leads to so many other things such as Paul Robeson's life and times and it is due in no small way to you. Thank you
@@mtcpianist I was born in Germany with a Handycap by Hamburg as a Problem Child and i am a Great Fan from Emphaty Music. Deep River is so a Great Spiritual. You has a Wonderfull Sound in Your Soul.
I'm so grateful for this lovely comment! Nothing is more gratifying than to feel that my playing communicated my soul in a way that touched YOUR soul. Blessings to you! I don't know your handicap, but as a mom to an autistic son, I know the challenges that can create.
I'm just learning about this composer. I can hear his framing of "the American sound." It's very interesting. Of course, I know this tune, but never framed it in the context of the composer. If this piece had multiple movements or has I would like to know. If it does, it would greatly change my perception of this piece, sorta like only knowing the first movement to the Moonlight Sonata.
Beautiful and unhurried performance. Some professional performers hurry especially the faster-tempo octaves too much, but you organically went into them without them ever sounding like just a 'quicker' passage. It goes without saying that this is a beautiful piece, full of soul, which I have performed myself too.
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I came across Taylor Coleridge since his Impromptu in B minor is part of the repertoire list B on the ABRSM list grade 8. I selected this piece to learn since it is very nice and fun to play. Listened also to some of his other works. Indeed, a gifted composer.
Thank you. He is my great-uncle. My great aunt,Jessie, was his wife. You played this beautifully.
Wow! Thank you!! He was sucha genius. This piece always moves me deeply.
Breathtaking! Thank you for posting your performance.
Thank you for your kind comment!!
This one is the best! Every sound is so well managed and convincing. Love.
Thank you. I always think of the people I've loved who've passed on when I play it.
What a beautiful, thoughtful and inspiring performance! 🥰 I am currently working on this piece and it is really a pleasure to play. Greetings from Poland ❤🎹
Greetings to you, and thank you so much!! I agree. It's a gorgeous piece. Enjoy!!
Thank you for sharing your performance, incredibly moving and inspiring!
Thank YOU, Marita!
I got my copy of Coleridge Taylor's Impromptu no 2 today! Gorgeous piece - thanks for playing and inspiring other pianists....
Yay!!
Your interpretation conveys a sense of intimacy and sorrow that I don't hear in other performances. Excited to be learning this wonderful piece.
Wow...thank you! I have often played this piece while thinking of my brother, who died many years ago at the age of 25. I don't remember what I was thinking of during this performance. That said, the yearning in this spiritual and the knowledge that for the anonymous slave who first sang it, the words meant that his/her life had become unbearable are enough emotion for me to mine. Glad another person is playing it, because it deserves to be heard.
I first heard this performed by William Chapman Nyaho, one of my teachers. He has edited a series of piano compositions by composers of African descent. This one is in Volume 4. His work and YT videos help get the word out about all these wonderful pieces that should be heard.
Ellen Weaver I know him! we have met a few times. Wonderful man, wonderful artist, and what a great service he has done, bringing out editions of music that would be much harder to find if not for his efforts.
Oops! Replied on my phone. I had a feeling it would end up in the wrong place...my response is below. :)
Beautiful music and beautiful performance
Thank you!!
Brilliant pianist playing composer best work
Thank you!!!
@@mtcpianist sure your really good who understands Samuel coleridge-Taylor music it's good
Thank you! And I agree--this piece is very beautiful!
@@mtcpianist it is I still listen to his music think you could play other composer music William grant still summerland if you looked it up I can actually see you play that
Absolutely beautiful performance! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!
Very nice piece. I can sense the emotion by the very expressive playing. A new composer for me to listen to. Coleridge was also gifted as a poet.
Thank you! I'm glad you've found someone new! He was very gifted. The poet is actually a different person, though.
Soulful and inspiring throughout. Love the breathtaking harmonic change at 2:25! Well done! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!!!
Refreshingly beautiful!
Thank you!
Touching! Thank you for your performance!
Thank you for your kind comment!
His violin concerto is also worth a listen
My dive into the SCT rabbit hole this evening started when I heard the Kanneh-Mason Trio's stunning (but too-short!) version on the WQXR stream, which I then found here on RUclips, which then led me to other recordings of this beautiful composition. I am not a musician but like how you gave this piece some "legs" so that I could enjoy it for a few minutes longer!
I'm glad you've discovered him! He was very, very famous in his day, but sold the rights to his biggest hit--The Song of Hiawatha--and got no royalties. The British government gave his widow a pension and some laws were put in place to protect composers from a similar fate. That said, not much has changed, or at least, it hasn't changed enough.
Glad you enjoyed my performance. Thanks so much for your comment!
Beautiful playing!
Thank you!
Beutiful Madam. Thank you. I love this piece and I think I am correct in suggesting it was sung by Paul Robeson but I have only tonight discovered the name of the composer. Blessings and peace be with you.
Thank you! I am so glad it touched you! There is an arrangement by H. T. Burleigh that starts with rolled chords, as this one does. Not sure who was first. 😊
@@mtcpianist Interesting. It will be my homework for tonight (and I thought I had done with homework decades ago!)
Hopefully, this homework will be fun. 😊
@@mtcpianist Indeed! RUclips is quite new to me but in the short time I have encountered it I have "met" more interesting people and learned more than donkey's years at school. On thing eg Deep River leads to so many other things such as Paul Robeson's life and times and it is due in no small way to you. Thank you
You are very welcome!
Hello and a Greet from Hamburg ! Very many Emphaty.
Thank you! And hello!
@@mtcpianist I was born in Germany with a Handycap by Hamburg as a Problem Child and i am a Great Fan from Emphaty Music. Deep River is so a Great Spiritual. You has a Wonderfull Sound in Your Soul.
I'm so grateful for this lovely comment! Nothing is more gratifying than to feel that my playing communicated my soul in a way that touched YOUR soul. Blessings to you! I don't know your handicap, but as a mom to an autistic son, I know the challenges that can create.
I wish I could remember the German I studied for a year in college! Ich habe zu viel vergisst!!!
@@mtcpianist I like the Version too from Paul Robeson.
Amazing! ❤
Thank you!
I'm just learning about this composer. I can hear his framing of "the American sound." It's very interesting. Of course, I know this tune, but never framed it in the context of the composer.
If this piece had multiple movements or has I would like to know. If it does, it would greatly change my perception of this piece, sorta like only knowing the first movement to the Moonlight Sonata.
It's part of a collection of arrangements of spirituals called 24 Negro Melodies. Each is meant to stand alone.
If this was recorded in sound studio, it will be event better than this. So much expression. I can listen to this all day long.
Wow, thank you! I really should record it in a more controlled environment. One of these days...
Beautiful and unhurried performance. Some professional performers hurry especially the faster-tempo octaves too much, but you organically went into them without them ever sounding like just a 'quicker' passage. It goes without saying that this is a beautiful piece, full of soul, which I have performed myself too.
Thank you, David!! I typically think of those I've lost when I play this piece. It's very emotional, for me.