I love this performance of this incredible piece of music. It makes me imagine being poor in a sunny Mexican outdoor cafe drinking tequilla to forget my sorrows, A light breeze here and there brings comfort (yes, solace), but the sun, for better and/or worse, keeps asserting itself. Those chromatic passages convey that sense of alcohol haze, making me feel slightly dizzy. Absolutely beautiful throughout (both the music and performance), so sadly beautiful: perfect melancholy.
Una de mis piezas favoritas de toda la vida, Scott Joplin sí que se lució con esta pieza tan relajante y hermosa. Me recuerda mucho a cuando vivía en pobreza durante mi niñez, cuando mi hermana y yo comíamos poca comida al día, no ibamos a la escuela, nos maltrataban y golpeaban en nuestra casa, nuestra madre estaba hundida en sus vicios y no había dinero; recuerdos que aunque son dolorosos, se vuelven nostálgicos al recordar que no estaba solo, que tenía a mi hermana, quien siempre me quiso y apoyo durante esos años, con quien sufrí también. Qué recuerdos caray. Por otro lado, yo como mexicano, no le escucho mucho de mexicano a esta pieza; conociendo la música de mi país, no la puedo relacionar con ningún estilo de música mexicana; aunque de cualquier forma, eso no le quita la delicadeza y melancolía que posee en su tranquila melodía. Pero entonces, ¿por qué dice que es una serenata mexicana? Honestamente yo la escucho más con un estilo de música del Cono Sur Sudamericano. Tocas muy bonito, de verdad. Un mexicano vio tu vídeo
Brings tears to my eyes ! One of my favorite Joplin pieces. Spent hours and hours practicing this, had to give up piano due to arthritis in my hands. Does me good to see you play it perfectly ! Also love watching your right foot in this ! Amazing !
This piece brings tears to my eyes with it's beauty, when it is played without hurry, and with the dramatic pauses that Joplin wrote into it, like this sensitive pianist just did! Thank you so much!
That was the loved song of my British friend Jack Gilbert, who was an extraordinarily good clarinet player and who sat down at my piano and played it. He died almost 20 years ago and, listening to this wonderful recording, I still feel missing him and his friendship. Thank you! Lutz Jordan from Hamburg, Germany
Yes, Just as Nek says it’s those pauses which are heartbreaking. In my view it’s Scott Joplin’s finest work - finest of a fine and enormously talented man. He has enriched the world with his beautiful ingenuity.
Wonderfully played. I have felt that Joplin’s rags have been the target of many to rush though; there is more to hear and feel when one chooses a more modest tempo. Bravo! I’d love to hear your take on Heliotrope Bouquet...
Correct. Nothing will ruin the beauty of these compositions like rushing through. Joplin cautioned those who played these to be aware of their natural slow stride.
I use the pedal sparingly on this piece because of the chromatic nature of the melody. Imagine the left hand being a guitar and doesn't need to be sustained
This tempo is perfect. Solace must be played slow to impart the "feeling of consolation in time of sadness". I get turned off when some pianists play Solace fast pace.
Good interpretation but a pity that it doesn't modulate the volume in certain phases of the piece. It's pretty much at the same volume from start to finish.
I love this performance of this incredible piece of music. It makes me imagine being poor in a sunny Mexican outdoor cafe drinking tequilla to forget my sorrows, A light breeze here and there brings comfort (yes, solace), but the sun, for better and/or worse, keeps asserting itself. Those chromatic passages convey that sense of alcohol haze, making me feel slightly dizzy. Absolutely beautiful throughout (both the music and performance), so sadly beautiful: perfect melancholy.
Una de mis piezas favoritas de toda la vida, Scott Joplin sí que se lució con esta pieza tan relajante y hermosa. Me recuerda mucho a cuando vivía en pobreza durante mi niñez, cuando mi hermana y yo comíamos poca comida al día, no ibamos a la escuela, nos maltrataban y golpeaban en nuestra casa, nuestra madre estaba hundida en sus vicios y no había dinero; recuerdos que aunque son dolorosos, se vuelven nostálgicos al recordar que no estaba solo, que tenía a mi hermana, quien siempre me quiso y apoyo durante esos años, con quien sufrí también. Qué recuerdos caray.
Por otro lado, yo como mexicano, no le escucho mucho de mexicano a esta pieza; conociendo la música de mi país, no la puedo relacionar con ningún estilo de música mexicana; aunque de cualquier forma, eso no le quita la delicadeza y melancolía que posee en su tranquila melodía. Pero entonces, ¿por qué dice que es una serenata mexicana? Honestamente yo la escucho más con un estilo de música del Cono Sur Sudamericano.
Tocas muy bonito, de verdad. Un mexicano vio tu vídeo
Brings tears to my eyes ! One of my favorite Joplin pieces. Spent hours and hours practicing this, had to give up piano due to arthritis in my hands. Does me good to see you play it perfectly ! Also love watching your right foot in this ! Amazing !
This piece brings tears to my eyes with it's beauty, when it is played without hurry, and with the dramatic pauses that Joplin wrote into it, like this sensitive pianist just did! Thank you so much!
Absolutely! The tempo could not be better.
Yes, this is how it's supposed to be played, in "slow march tempo", a serenade. I don't get people playing it like some sort of lively dance.
This person understands the beauty of playing this piece thevway its suppose to be played , And that is slow !
I love the way you play this!
Absolutely sublime. This might be my favourite performance of Solace.
This is probably one of the most real and perfect renditions of Solace. Beautiful work!
Thank you very much for listening and the compliment!
That was the loved song of my British friend Jack Gilbert, who was an extraordinarily good clarinet player and who sat down at my piano and played it. He died almost 20 years ago and, listening to this wonderful recording, I still feel missing him and his friendship. Thank you! Lutz Jordan from Hamburg, Germany
Thank you for the compliments! Your friend was special
I love this piece. I remember the first time I ever heard it. "My God! What is this? A rag-tango?"
This is a rare find, and I enjoy playing it
Beautiful
One of the best interpretations of this beautiful piece that I've heard. Bravo!
Thank you. I enjoy this piece very much
In my piano playing days of some years ago, this was my favourite piece to play. It had a sting in its tail.
I've never heard this Joplin piece and I love it!
Well balanced through the piece!!! Details spot on! Joplin would be proud!!! Excellent performance!
I love the tempo and the tune of the piano
Thanks for listening!
A moving and beautiful piece, beautifully played.
Yes, Just as Nek says it’s those pauses which are heartbreaking. In my view it’s Scott Joplin’s finest work - finest of a fine and enormously talented man. He has enriched the world with his beautiful ingenuity.
Well played. Love scott joplin.
Nice rendition, thanks!
I really like the pace you played. Not fast, yet with tempo. The extended pauses were really nice too.
Excellent performance - has feeling, and it's not overdone :D
Thanks :-)
Wonderfully played. I have felt that Joplin’s rags have been the target of many to rush though; there is more to hear and feel when one chooses a more modest tempo. Bravo! I’d love to hear your take on Heliotrope Bouquet...
Thank you for the compliment and suggestion. I'm looking into recording more Joplin. Stay tuned.
Correct. Nothing will ruin the beauty of these compositions like rushing through. Joplin cautioned those who played these to be aware of their natural slow stride.
Perfection
Thank you
Wonderful!
Nice, soft and gentle.
Thanks a lot.
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy it
Very well played!! Thinking about learning this one, it's so beautiful
Thank you! This one is a gem. Hope you'll have time to learn it
Really appreciate the video, i was struggling with fingering and your example is absolutely perfect!
You play very nice
That was soooo smooth
Thanks for the compliment
Amazing
Nice! It's SO Joplin!!!
This would be easier to study if the audio and visual were synced.
Beautifully played! I am teaching myself this. Do you use pedal? Sometimes it sounds muddy if I do but detached when I don’t. Any advice on this?
I use the pedal sparingly on this piece because of the chromatic nature of the melody. Imagine the left hand being a guitar and doesn't need to be sustained
That was great! Good Job, keep up the good work.
Thanks! Planning on recording more.
This tempo is perfect. Solace must be played slow to impart the "feeling of consolation in time of sadness". I get turned off when some pianists play Solace fast pace.
Good interpretation but a pity that it doesn't modulate the volume in certain phases of the piece. It's pretty much at the same volume from start to finish.
Thanks for the feedback. Will explore other recording mechanism
@@yypiano4260 Bravo !!!!!
error en el 5:31 pero excelente interpretación
Der Fehler macht nichts, es spielt eben ein Mensch. Und das mit der emotionalen Tiefe wie es nur ein Mensch kann. Wunderbar!
5:40
Good but needs more expression.
Thank you for the feedback
mm lets see you do it better rplace
Beautiful