Anyssa Neumann - Little Prelude in C minor, BWV 934 by J. S. Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Little Prelude in C minor, BWV 934
Performed by Anyssa Neumann, piano
Recorded 1/31/20 at Old First Concerts, 1751 Sacramento Street, SF, CA 94109.
For more information about upcoming concerts, please visit our website: www.oldfirstconcerts.org

[@peterpumpkineater6928]

Just finished Machiavelli. Didn’t understand what all that fuzz was about, understood it perfectly

[@JamesZ32100]

But question is, are you still a moron?

[@aName4715]

I like to listen to this song while reading books

[@erinmalloy9297]

piece

[@dallasreeves5285]

Just read Machiavelli, not sure what all the fuss was about, it was pretty straight forward

[@MustafaCelepcikay]

@@dallasreeves5285 portal 2 is a masterpiece

[@evely_one]

Yep... reading books. Pages being turned. So I'm not a moron.

[@Klonoa1488]

Yes, this is Portal 2 OST - Machiavellian Bach

[@holdthemayo7196]

And also French Suite 2 C minor Allemande

[@Bitz00.]

but they added synths so

[@lmahu6627]

​​@@Bitz00. And the game's version is transposed to F minor, which feels a bit more floaty than the original C minor.

[@optimer44]

Found this song from a video game, now it’s my favourite classical piece, learning it on piano right now!

[@intbar]

Aperture science fam

[@charliebond5027]

Wheatley crab!

[@shakewell42]

I bet she's read every book
*oh yeah, it's reference time*

[@theheavymetalbrony2257]

Oh no, she´s playing classical music.
*This is a Portal 2 reference btw. I loved every second of her playing it. Loved it.

[@yag821]

Just finished the last one. The hardest one. Machiavelli.

[@RandomN4me]

Do not know what all the fuss was about. Understood it perfectly.

[@yag821]

@@RandomN4me Have you read that one?
-Yes.
Hm, doubt it. Well, on to the test! Wish there were more books!! But there are not...

[@LordCapybara08]

*step 5: boobytrap the stalemate button*

[@marktloy4740]

WHA- ARE YOU STILL ALIVE?? YOU HAVE GOT TO BE JOKING.

[@davidschestenger3366]

Beautifully played, not only elegant vary your tempo is perfect
I’m studying Bach and KNOW how difficult is,
Congratulations

[@Hotsk]

What a gorgeous performance! I love your half-stacatto touch.

[@AnyssaNeumann]

Thank you!

[@michaelwinegarden5443]

This should be listened to way more.
Very elegant and beautiful interpretation, I enjoyed it a lot, thank you.

[@AnyssaNeumann]

Thank you very much!

[@davidschestenger3366]

Totally agree with you elegant is the wright word
Really beautiful

[@EonityLuna]

The song you listen to when you are sure you are not a moron.
👀

[@EonityLuna]

Seriously tho, I like how a science-fiction video game that is otherwise full of electronic music has gotten people interested in Bach's music. His works are pretty underrated in my opinion, and people should listen to his music more.

[@rskuhn01]

Really elegant. Everything well thought out without seeming overly fussy. Beautiful relaxed tempo. Just everything in its place and in service to the music. Bravo!

[@laurabaggett7993]

I'm never going to be able to play that that good.

[@thine.]

nahh, I'm 14 and i learned this in music school just a few months ago, you'd be able to :)

[@kaayyllaa217]

Maybe one day

[@esmecohen_23]

Never say never

[@VivKay1]

Enchanting all the twists and turns, corners, changing colours. Superb music. and fine execution.

[@abag0fchips]

Cannot get over how amazing this interpretation is. The perfect balance between the hands, both lines are independent but react to each other and let the other take the lead when needed. Amazing control over the dynamics in each hand. And the ornamentation is PERFECT. I dream of playing this well.

[@FireFoxGaming56]

Love this interpretation.. 🥰

[@royrosales81]

This is my favorite interpretation of this piece.

[@andrewferrante5267]

Have you heard the portal 2 one

[@blue_birb]

I came here from the portal 2 soundtrack. they have an awesome remix of this piece called machiavellian bach

[@chanhnguyen2215]

Thank you Anissa , you play very well, good tempo . I like Bach.

[@pei-tzuchuang1766]

So elegantly played!

[@fatihislgan7437]

Amazing

[@elenasotnikova144]

I’m learning this peace

[@jeremyhu555]

me too

[@qdwre]

اتمنى في يومٍ من الايامِ ان اكون بهذا المستوى القمي من المهارة في العزف

[@Voltzzman]

true

[@annabrusientsova1839]

I remember I played it in my first semester in musical school. I really love this performance, so gentle ❤

[@jacquesatparis9347]

Until now the best version - on the @ - of this short but intense 110% Bach piece. The two hands are very independant ... like G Gould ... but better than him for this piece. Bravo Madame.

[@AnyssaNeumann]

Thank you kindly!

[@quadricode]

This is such a good performance of this piece. Brava!

[@snark894]

She's definitely not a moron.

[@mariamircheva53]

I have two hours to learn this. I am trumpet player. Goodbye world 🥲

[@DrinkableShoe48]

"Oh, now he's playing classical music..." - GLaDOS

[@xaviidk]

(book sounds or thing I don't really know)

[@man0sticks]

The first notes in bars 2 and 4 are appoggiaturas. She plays them as inverted mordants.

[@nan0wav]

this guy’s not gonna believe the improvisatory nature of 18th century performance practice

[@ConradAskland]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@SnrubSource]

Oh, he's playing classical music

[@Pokaroquai]

GLaDOS plays Machiavelli.....

[@SonicMaster519]

"I AM NOT A MORON!"

[@RobRijnbout]

I like the tempo here and the articulation esp.of the left hand.
Sounds like an elegant "Tempo di menuetto"👍
I was playing this slower and legato..but nah..too much of the same😕

[@AnyssaNeumann]

Thank you! There's so much we can explore with articulation and inflection in Bach - I hope this inspires you to try out different kinds to see how each affects the feeling and meaning of the piece. Happy playing!

[@RobRijnbout]

@@AnyssaNeumann Yes,I'm trying out different things right now...I wonder which tempo/articulation Bach had in mind when he wrote this...

[@SergeyYaklichkin]

Beatiful!

[@ruhshonaganijonova3026]

Very

[@庫倫亞利克]

Part 5: Booby-trap the like button!

[@raffertymetcalfe]

oh great, he's playing classical music

[@davidhabda9797]

Portal brought meg here

[@janneyovertheocean9558]

Really splendid, beautiful playing - just the right speed. Does anybody know which brand of piano did Ms. Neumann use in this recital?

[@OldFirstConcerts]

This is a Steinway D Concert Grand from the late 1980s.

[@the_actual_alex]

*sound of page turning* don't mind me, just reading books. because I'm not a moron.

[@tgapcharlie]

Oh, now he's playing classical music

[@leylaqasimova9576]

🌹👏

[@Soothssayer]

Need this sheet arrangement

[@ruhshonaganijonova3026]

Очень красавится асар

[@zhabiboss]

Came here from music lessons. What is the game everyone is talking about

[@carmenaballi]

Bonita interpretación, pero ¿por qué añades notas?

[@AnyssaNeumann]

Those are Baroque ornaments!

[@Coolllama]

wheatly is no moron

[@classicgameplay10]

Is this a minuet?

[@erinmalloy9297]

prelude

[@JesusMcPleasus]

It's two minuets and thirty one secants

[@vsemprivet]

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