Ravel, Sonatine played by Julian Hellaby (paulprocopolis)

Sonatine M. Ravel (1875-1937)
i. Modéré ii. Mouvement de Menuet (3' 52") iii. Animé (6' 35")
Filmed at a recent recital in St. Luke's Church, Cambridge. The piano is a recently restored 1909 Steinway.

[@pianopera]

Really lovely performance! Colourful, well-controlled touch with convincing dynamics and pedaling. It sounds as if this vintage Steinway is expertly restored...

[@paulprocopolis]

Thanks! Yes, the piano has been very well restored, although it was awaiting a bit of residual regulation to the action.

[@morinoroba]

Elegant and yet expressive, also some charming moments. I enjoyed it very much! Thank you.

[@paulprocopolis]

Thanks to you for listening!

[@berlinzerberus]

Nice background, nice piano playing.
Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@paulprocopolis]

Thanks and merry Christmas to you too!

[@itchy2345]

This brings me back to my study time...had no idea how to play to start with!! :)) Your silhouette resembles Ravel ;)

[@paulprocopolis]

Not the first time I’ve been told I resemble Ravel. 🙂

[@itchy2345]

@@paulprocopolis Your next career for his docu film!

[@paulprocopolis]

@@itchy2345 🙂