Playing historical pianos from 1800s at Schumann Haus Zwickau! | Tiffany Vlogs
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Ever wondered about the evolution of pianos from the 1800s? Special thanks to Robert Schumann Haus Zwickau and director Dr. Thomas Synofzik for the opportunity to play on historical instruments of Robert and Clara Schumann's time, including Clara Wieck's 1827 piano by André Stein. www.schumann-zwickau.de/
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Missing music titles:
0:00 - 3:04 Robert Schumann Kinderszenen Op.15 No.1 & 2
5:53 Robert Schumann Kinderszenen Op.15 No.13
9:27 Robert Schumann Arabeske Op.18
You being a scholar of Robert and Clara, I could feel how special this experience was for you. It brought me joy to see how it affected your heart and soul.
Dear Tiffany. Watching as you became acquainted and friends with Clara Schumann’s piano was both educational and interesting to see. No musician classically trained or otherwise here. Just a life long love affair with classical and other genres of music in general. Have sung in various choirs, played acoustic guitar and once upon a time took piano and accordion lessons. Can hear harmony and thoroughly enjoy singing harmony as well. I do so absolutely enjoy your sharing of the world that you move about in. Where some can be very snobbish about classical piano you on the other hand are warm, open and inviting. Love you for that. This is how classical music will stay alive and continue to grow. Thank you Tiffany.
Wow..... Being allowed to play the original instrument the composer did is truly one in a lifetime experience that only few ever get the chance. Truly special and remarkable. ❤️❤️❤️
I don't have words to describe how much i enjoyed these video. What a magnificent experience to be so close to Clara! Thank you Tiffany!
I had one of the best times here among all my vlogs... 🥺 Thank you for following along!
When Schumann wrote a piece of music, he communicated it as best he could with sheet music. It's the responsibility of a good musician to interpret the notes the way he/she thinks the composer intended. That's the only way we can hear the same music Schumann heard in his mind when he put the notes on paper. I'm so grateful to Tiffany for making all this effort to understand what Schumann meant to say to us.
I really do admire Schumann's music. There's something different with his music, it's as if he is talking to you personally with his experiences, through the music that he creates. The kinderszenen, Fantasies, his piano concerto, etc.
Besides Schumann, the only few composers whose music I feel the same way are Liszt and Mahler. There is something special from their music that I just don't feel from other composers, especially if you explore their context.
@@mazeppa1231 Yes, I agree with you. I will add that every composer has his/her own unique sound. A good musician will discover that unique sound and perform the music exactly that way without adding to it.
Thanks for explaining why it may sound to some (sadly me included) like it is out of tune. I’m amazed at how quickly you were able to adapt to such a very different instrument. Yet you remain so humble. Thanks Tiffany
Robert Schumann was an absolute genius and I still think many of his works are extremely underrated.
He was a rare double genius- composer and music critic!
Dear Tiffany,
Your blogs are inspiring. Your sense of good will and constant attempts to understand music, people, souls and the meaning of life are transcendental.
Thank you - You have no idea how much you helped me recently.
Wow! Schumann‘s Haus and almost 200 years old instruments. Most of us will never get a chance to step foot at this special place. Thank you for continuing exploration of classical music and sharing with us! Also, thank you Dr. Thomas Synofzik and Schuman estate for granting you access to Schumann’s Haus.
You are a treasure Tiffany.
So very lucky to see this museum because of Tiffany.
Thank you.
so cool
Thank you. For the first time today I forgot everything around me when I saw you playing the piano's.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us
Loved this - find old pianos so fascinating. This museum looks so interesting.
Really liked that view of how the action evolved, a nice way to display the evolution.
Much enjoyed your commentaries/playing on historical significant pianos (I.e. Wagner piano from a year ago) from famous pianist/composers. You should make a series out of this - would love to see pianos played by Chopin/Beethoven/Liszt, etc
Thank you so much. Love and light.
Wow I love it when you go back in time. I hope they are listening 🎹
Stop insinuating you are not worthy to play these special instruments. I see these lonely instruments reaching out to grab your skilled hands to give them their life back. Its like they awake from a slumber and the souls who played them before come to listen. Keep up with your work. I really appreciate!
Very very interesting. I love historic places like that. And fun! You were almost like a kid who just learned she was going to Disney World! Don't ever lose that sense of fun. No matter how old you get, you can still have that inner child!
I spent my last three years of school in Zwickau and had the opportunity to play in a few concerts in the Schumann Haus. Unfortunately I've never played on the historical instruments there, so it was really nice to live through that moment with your vlog. I'm looking forward to watching your next one in Leipzig, where I'm studying at the moment! :)
It’s wonderful how Tiffany shares her experiences in other places, that i would otherwise not be able to see.
So interesting to hear about the different pianos and mechanisms. Loved your inspiring demonstrations. ❤
I keep hitting rewind & pause to gawk in amazement & absorb it all in! 😃
Omg I love this. I love your vlogs. They are so relaxing!!! I have been very stressed lately, but this helped me.
Aww sorry to hear you've been stressed... Sending good wishes :)
Thanks
Best "Tiffany Tuesday" video ever.
I had already forgotten it is Tuesday 😂
I have not seen a harmonium like that for more than 40 years -- it was in a friary in southern Italy. I played it once or twice out of curiosity while I was staying there. The superior of the friary had been a child prodigy at the piano.
Your vlogs are always so interesting and fun to watch, Tiffany! I learn something new every vlog! 😊
Whenever something says "Bitte nicht spielen" Tiffany goes: I have to play that.
I do have to say that that square piano had an interesting sound. If anyone has some good recommendations about that instrument for me to listen to, I welcome them.
Yes, I had to chuckle every time I saw that.
I visited a few castles and old houses in western England. Most have nice pianos made around 1900, properly tuned, and they will let you play on them. Some even have a sign "Please touch" !
@@domenicco8176 In my country of origin there were lots of vintage pianos, mostly Erards and Pleyels, still in use as home/practice instruments when I was a teenager. Playing Mozart on a late 1700s piano with Viennese action and Chopin on a vintage Pleyel was an eye opener for exactly the same reasons Tiffany points out here. (The "Mozart piano" was in a museum).
@@domenicco8176 Were that Fortepiano's?
When you played the Arabeske Op 18 it really touched me. I wish you had played more of it. But just the few notes resonated... Thanks for your enthusiasm. 🤗
Thank you. The full Arabeske video is only on Patreon: www.patreon.com/tiffanypoonpianist
So much love and joy in this vlog!
One day, I wish to be as quick at acclimating to a new piano as you are, TIffany!
I love this so much. It is a combination of music, history, and the history of science that I really love. I also appreciate that you take time off camera to appreciate the experience. Not only do you deserve it, it makes the rest of the presentation better.
3:55 Ooo! Can't wait for the upcoming vlog about the Wieck pianos! (I was looking at the craftsmanship, and missed Tiffany's caption!) 😄
i love your videos so much, it gives me more motivation to help me with my own journey of learning piano as a music major!
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I have already watched it 3 times in a row. Very very interesting !!! Thank you very much Tiffany for your time and effort in preparing it for us!
Hi Tiffany, You are a talented person + you have an engaging personality. I am happy for you that you were able to play those historical pianos.
I love how analytical you are with these historical pianos! Keep striving Tiffany!!🥰❤️👏👏👏👏
It’s so amazing to see how much you love what you do. Such an inspiration
Thank you! 🙏❤️
The 19th century pianos have such a beautiful complex sound
You are an angel - thanks!
Thank you for this little trip to Schumanns house and some history of Clara and Robert. I never been there - but to Griegs house in Bergen Norway, Trollhaugen. It stands exactly as it was when he lived there with his amazing wife. His Steinway there too - and for paying around 1000 dollars you can make your own concert there - on his Steinway. I understand your exitement. Grieg is one of my favs. Tchaikowsky said about Grieg: he was the most romantic of us all. I love Schuman too
I really loved this video! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Tiffany , That was a very interesting vlog , I really enjoyed it and it was Educational too. Fascinating to see the different mechanisms in action. Take care and have fun 😊🌞 Keep smiling :)😉
What a marvelous vlog.
Thank you to Schumann Haus for their generous access it made for a joyous event.
Loved your ending with Davidsbündler! That movement is so evocative -- I wish that it had a nice descriptive title like the ones in Kinderszenen or Karnaval.
Thank you. It actually has an incredible story, it's about Schumann's group of artists - Davidsbünd
Very interesting to see how pianos (and organs) have evolved and what composers back in the day would've played and what they wanted their compositions to sound like. Your vlog is the next best thing after actually playing and listening to the instuments in person. Thank you.
Someone must records this piano. Its sound so unique and beautifully. I will buy this records definitely.😃😳
Thank you, Tiffany. I love your travel vlogs!
What a gorgeous instrument she had! I can’t imagine how exquisite Clara must have played it! 😭💕great video! Thanks!
Mann I love your vids so much I wish to be able to play like you one day keep up the beautiful playing tiff !
These vlogs are very nice, just traveling and visiting musea of classical composers. And thanks for explaining everything so clearly! Personally, I hope to visit musea like these about Bach some day :)
Your thing with historic pianos sounds a little like one of my things with acoustic grands in general, and Steinways in particular, like when I sit down it's saying, "Alright hot shot, impress me!!" Anyway, it looks like you had a lot of fun, and learned a lot about how different the pianos were back in the Schumanns' day.
Welcome back! So close to 300k, hope we can reach there quick!! Also sending reminders for the algorithm. I'll enjoy the video now. (Day 35)
Your vlogs are unique, they always have this type of classic vlog viby mood.
It's always fun to prepare some food and watch them :)
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Very nice vlog! (I particularly enjoyed the choral-like piece on the harmonium.) I seem to recall that Beethoven's Hammerklavier has both "due corde" and "una corda" instructions (in contrast to the default "tre corde") - so I guess that that is what the "soft" and "very soft" pedals are doing in the piano at 7:40ff.
Ah! Yes. I've never played Hammerklavier, so I didn't know
Thank you for taking us along for your journey. Your humbleness when trying the instruments and seeing how mesmerized you are by the experience is a pure joy to see.
watching your videos is like taking a magical journey
I always look forward to your new vlogs Tiffany and thank you for taking us with you on such a special occasion!!! :)
Great video, I found it very fascinating. I recently had the pleasure of playing on an authentic playel piano from the 1800's and I too was struck by how sensitive and intimate it felt to play!
Thanks for taking me there.🧡
I started my piano technician study a few weeks ago so this stuff is absolutely fascinating to see.
Video artistry and music artistry... there are good audiobooks on the Schumann's (I listened to one on them while I multitasked - I believe Clara was old enough to marry without her father's permission by the time they won their case)... it is said that her father ruined Robert's hands while trying to make him a 'great pianist', and he wanted Robert 'gone' so as not to be reminded of it! (trying to sweep it under the rug). Also, sad end, Robert's... but Clara had a young (and proper) Brahms to comfort her... Oh, I see there is a movie on it (didn't know that)...
I have met a great pianist one time who was a caracterial artist : (dominant@truely direct). He really get mad at pianos sometimes , he even speak to them ,and say roughtly - ''YOU GONA RESPOND'' !! :O
Lovely, thank you!
Very good stuff, keep up the good work! you made my day.
Absolutely loved this. I really enjoy learning how you characterize pianos and how you adapt your playing to them.
I'm so glad you got to have this experience. You being excited and happy about a piano definitely makes my day better.
I have no authority to speak on whether that piano has heard better players, but I think it certainly would have appreciated your enthusiasm and dedication for some of its earliest friends.
So glad for you that you got these opportunities! Lovely video :))
What a great experience for you - great vlog :)
Thank you for your consistent and compelling advocacy of the Schumanns' profound and beautiful music. Just to hear a few moments of "Arabesque "on that alert and bright sounding instrument was a revelation. This reminds one of the whole issue: period instruments for Schumann, et al? Especially for the symphonies? ( see Gardiner) Anyway-thank you TP.
You look so happy and in your element it got contagious and I had to smile as well :")
Also the Kinderszenen Op. 15 no. 7, especially on this piano really hits a nerve with me somehow, I can't listen to it without getting very nostalgic and uncomfortable. I think I am not ready for this piece yet... maybe if I come back in a couple of years?
Playing Clara Schumann's piano...what a treat! Its sound so deep and rich.
nice video! I have been to this museum. My friend was allowed to touch the piano, I think. Just outside Leipzig.
Very nice tone from an almost 200 year old piano!!!
Absolutely fascinating vlog . Gets me thinking of all things " shoes , bells , along with accustics and the anatomy of all this rolled into one " . I should imagine the mind must have gone to far of times and places during this trip !. Thanks for sharing .....
Back in the late 70s, I visited a wonderful keyboard museum in Nuremberg, Germany….many fine instruments…not sure museum is still there…?????
Your beauty of tone and artistic expression combine to create a truly inspiring performance. Absolutely wonderful!
Wasn't aware that Schumann was cherished so much in his homeland.
In regards to the touch the pianists must have had back then: it is a good example of how a little clavichord technique carried over even into the 19th century (at least around the German area). If you could play a clavichord well, that piano would be a natural transition for you. 1827 is starting to push it, but clavichords were still kicking around then. Great for traveling and for students.
I am happy for you!
You are very locky to be able to play tose specials instruments, Tiffany
Wow, that’s a musical piece of history in an interesting vlog
beautiful
Very nice video and playing. Clara's piano with the three pedals of which two are different levels of "soft" - as a piano in the default position has three strings under part of its keys, this seems to shift the keyboard with one pedal for "due corde" (two strings) and then the next pedal shifts farther for "una corda" (one string). These shifts not just reduce volume but also tonal character (timbre)
very professional useful documentaristic well done video . prologue is quality sweetness.
Wow 💗
Lovely😁
So imagine we are so rough now in Schumann toccatta where this kind of piano we could not play this animal without first really knowing its mechanisms. Imagine Beeth op.57 is even before this and his repeated keys as well as bursts of sound.I think English action Broadwood must be very different !
I take issue with the paper signs on top of the instruments. They're spelling "Mehr" funny.
Enjoy your trip!
It's fascinating how much each of these instruments have experienced over time e.g. Clara's debut at Gewandhausorchester on the Stein instrument) and how they are so very different in touch and overall sound signature compared to the modern pianos we use to play Schumann etc. Also the dude off the Schumann Haus seemed really nice
Beautiful video, thank you! What was the piece at 9:23? It took my breath away a bit, I loved it 😃
Oh no, I must have accidentally deleted the title... 😳 It's Arabeske, Op.18
I never thought about how their pianos effected their compositions, historic organs yes, but never thought of historic pianos.
Nice one🥰
Very cool Tiffany.
If you every have a concert in Dallas, maybe the Meyerson Symphony Center, I'm so there 👍👌🎶🎹
They're very pretty looking instruments
3:55 ✨🌟✨
@@mottokittokatto 100%
I quite liked it.
At 8 min 33 to 38 sec, you've got annotations that Calra's piano has 8 or 7 keys fewer than a modern piano (88 keys, A₀ to C₈).
But I count exactly 6 octaves on it (F₁ to F₇ , I believe?), meaning that it has 6·12 + 1 = 73 keys, or 15 fewer than a modern piano.
But enough of the trivial. This is a fascinating step back into history, especially intriguing to me, as I may be a (very) distant relative of his.
Thanks for your obvious interest in this sort of thing, which shines through in your vlog of it!
Fred
8 fewer on the bottom. 7 fewer on top
"Like a kid in a candy store." 😊