Young Pianist Competes in Virginia Waring International Piano Competition playing Bagatelle in D major, Opus 119, No. 3 by Beethoven; Prelude in C sharp minor, Opus 3, No. 2 by Rachmaninoff; Golliwogg's Cake-walk by Debussy; and O Polichinelo by Villa-Lobos. This ten minute preliminary performance preceeded the thirty minute semi-final round. Master Kurz ultimately went on to place 2nd in the Junior Solo Division of this International Piano Competition.
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I'm amazed that you can even reach all those keys. It's so nice, and it makes me with I hadn't quit piano so soon. Good job and hope you keep up with your talent! :D
Sincerely, Aaron
I like Rachmaninoff but I really like his fast pieces the most. I'm not familiar with Elegie Op 3/1. I'm just starting to play some modern music and do enjoy it so far.....Gubaidulina is one of the artists whose pieces I'm beginning to play.
Aaron
I Wish I Was Able To Play Like Him
Good Luck
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Aaron
I wish I could play like that, haha! It really makes me want to strive harder in playing the piano. I just wish I had more time on my hands, haha! Keep it up~! :D
What piece do you start playing at 2:00?
Sincerely,
Tbkurz( the pianist's mom)
I appreciate the compliments. The practicing takes up a lot of my time too.
Sincerely,
Aaron
Aaron was 11 when he played this piece. He wouldn't have been able to reach the chords to play this piece when he was 8.
Sincerely,
Tbkurz( the pianist's mom)
Aaron
The pianist in this video is busy practicing for a competition to be held later this morning so I'm sorry he is not responding directly. Thank you for the compliments. Persistence is also definitely the key!
But, it's never too late to go back...
I will pass your comments on to Aaron.
Thanks for posting.
Sincerely,
Tbkurz( the pianist's mom)
Thank you for the compliments. I do not play Fantasie impromptu buy am currently busy learning several other pieces and brushing up on my Chopin Concerto.
Aaron
Thank you so much for your very gracious compliments. Aaron will be so pleased to read them! He is pretty busy right now as he is preparing to play a few quick pieces at a recital in Paris but I know that he will be flattered by your comments.
Thank you again.
Regards,
Tbkurz( the pianist's mom)