ETUDES, 2024 complete album

Greg Capozzi, piano
Score video
ETUDES for Piano, 2024
Modeled after Chopin Op.10 & 25
#chopin #piano #etude

00:00 Etude No 1 Chopin Op.10 No.5
02:47 Etude No 2
05:55 Etude No 3 Chopin Op.25 No.12
09:43 Etude No 4 arr. Op.25, No.2
12:09 Etude No 5 Chopin Op.25, No. 3
16:02 Etude No 6 Chopin Trois Etudes No.1
21:28 Etude No 7 Chopin Op.10, No.2
24:03 Etude No 8
28:29 Etude No 9 arr. Op.10, No.1
31:34 Etude No 10 Chopin Op.25, No.6
35:04 Etude No 11 Chopin Op.10, No.9
37:49 Etude No 12 Chopin Op.10, No.3
43:54 Etude No 13 Chopin Op.25, No.9
46:54 Etude No 14 Chopin Op.10, No.6
51:39 Etude No 15 Chopin Op.25, No.6
58:09 Etude No 16 arr. Op.10, No.8
1:01:34 Etude No 17 Chopin Op.25, No.1
1:06:49 Etude No 18 Ode to Czerny's School Of Velocity
1:10:59 Etude No 19 Chopin Op.10, No.7
1:13:19 Etude No 20 arr. Op.10, No.11
1:15:34 Etude No 21 Chopin Op.10 No.10
1:18:24 Etude No 22 arr. Op.10 No.12
1:22:39 Etude No 23 Chopin Op.25 No.4
1:24:59 Etude No 24
1:29:04 Etude No 25 Chopin Op.25 No.5
1:34:49 Etude No 26 Chopin Trois Etudes No.2
1:37:04 Etude No 27 Chopin Op.25 No.7
1:44:54 Etude No 28 Chopin Trois Etudes No. 3
1:47:29 Etude No 29
1:50:34 Etude No 30 Chopin Op.25, No.10
1:53:39 Etude No 31

I have the utmost respect and admiration for Frederic Chopin. I have even more respect for pianists who venture to perform and record his works publicly. It is no small task playing a Chopin etude and I am with all genuine sincerity stating my appreciation for all of you!

I am a construction worker of 40+ years. Now 62, I lay resting in my recovery from shoulder surgery (hazards of the trade) and got to thinking about my school days and the many enjoyable hours at the piano. Having tasted semi-retirement, sort of, something inside opened up this can of worms. Being a composition major I thought "Why not have another go at it?"

The first etude was written for a college buddy who premiered it in 1989. In August of 2023, I started the rest of them. Soon it became evident to model them all after Chopin, some more closely than others. Some can only be called an "arrangement" for obvious reasons, but it was a blast writing them and my intentions were fulfilled. I got to pay tribute to the master, refined my Sibelius skills, and I'm one step closer to finding my own voice. That aside, I had one of the best autumns of my life writing these etudes.

I am happy to see this project come to an end, although a little sad too. In regards to the writing, I’m not sure I really said anything new. I'll let you be the judge?

I wouldn't have believed in my own capabilities if having not arrived at the last one here so it is with all humility... that I give them back to you now: musician and music enthusiast alike, I truly hope you like them. Please know I appreciate your support & welcome your feedback.

-Greg Capozzi