Saturday, April 16, 2016

Beethoven's Fifth Reworked in the Style of Chopin

It’s absolutely exquisite


Trust us and take a listen - we reckon you’ll be converted by a bit of ‘Chophoven’.
image: http://assets8.classicfm.com/2015/08/chopin-beethoven-5-1425064667-article-0.png
Chopin Beethoven 5
We stumbled across this stunning arrangement of the exposition ofBeethoven’s famous 5th symphony, as you might hear it in a 19th century Parisian salon. This Beethoven/Chopin mix-up may be a touch surprising, but what’s not to like? 
Undoubtedly, the arrangement from YouTuber Syd R Duke has gone down a storm, but we still believe this is worthy of more views. One YouTuber commented, “It’s as if Beethoven and Chopin met in an alternate universe to create a lovechild.” We'll leave that image with you - but do take a listen to this gorgeous arrangement...

Read more at http://www.classicfm.com/composers/beethoven/news/symphony-5-style-of-chopin/#MRLMFpYjVVGmOZJg.99

2 comments:

  1. Waw! Lovely... Absolutely amazing Klaus. I had never heard that version. At an amateur level I tent to do my own versions too when I play a song for a long time, and I felt so ashamed when one of my favourite composers commented on one of my worst videos.
    Once again, thanks for sharing, you have a very refinated likes, which my ears are enjoying.

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    1. Chus, thanks a lot for your comment and your appreciation.

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