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Czerny Op. 139 No. 23
is a poem for the fingertips to dance lightly upon the keys. Its melody glistens like morning dew, its rhythm flutters with the liveliness of spring swallows.
Each note resembles a pearl kissed by sunlight, leaping and shimmering across the black and white keys, radiating youthful energy and carefree vitality. The scales flow as smoothly as silk, while the broken chords ripple outward like waves upon a lake, layer upon layer, delicate and elegant.
To play this piece is to stroll through a spring garden: a gentle breeze brushes the face, floral scents fill the air, and the heart soars with the melody, letting the fingers sing freely, weaving infinite vitality and the pure charm of music.
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Another recording on the baby grand.
Must prettier sounds.
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城裡的月光　把夢照亮
若是愛上　不要慌
城裡的月光　溫柔的光
請溫暖他心房
看透了人間聚散
能不能多點快樂片段
城裡的月光　請溫柔點
照亮那個夜晚
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This piece, Milonga picaresque, is a short masterpiece by Piazzolla written for clarinet and piano, included in the ABRSM Grade 6 exam repertoire under List C3. The term “picaresque” originates from the Spanish literary tradition of the “picaresque novel,” suggesting a narrative filled with adventure, wit, and twists of fate unfolding on the street.
The music begins with a low, slightly melancholic melody, as if the protagonist is walking alone through the alleyways of Buenos Aires at dusk, light-footed yet burdened by thought. As the rhythm gradually tightens, syncopations and sudden accents mirror an accelerating heartbeat, symbolizing inner conflict or external pursuit. The middle section features improvisatory ornaments and rubato, resembling an unexpected dialogue or duel, brimming with dramatic tension.
The ending returns to tranquility, but not to full resolution; instead, it leaves a lingering sense of suspense, inviting the listener to imagine whether the protagonist ultimately escapes, triumphs, or continues wandering. Piazzolla skillfully blends tango rhythms with classical structures, demanding that the performer not only master technique but also use tone colour and breath to paint the character’s emotional journey, making every phrase advance the story.
This piece is ideal for demonstrating a candidate’s depth in musical narrative, emotional layering, and stylistic interpretation, going beyond mere technical display to reach the listener’s heart.
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Czerny Op. 139 No. 22 is a light and flowing étude, with a melody as gentle as a breeze and a buoyant rhythm that retains elegance throughout.
Its standout feature lies in the use of hand-crossing technique—the right hand must nimbly cross over the left to play a singing melody in the upper register, training lateral arm mobility and spatial awareness.
Even more ingeniously, the piece is woven through with the polyrhythmic challenge of “three against two”: the left hand’s continuous triplet accompaniment moves in counterpoint against the right hand’s duplet melody, demanding high independence between the hands as each maintains its own steady pulse.
In performance, precise timing of the hand crossings is essential to avoid collisions or breaks, while the interplay between triplets and duplets must remain clearly articulated, revealing a richly layered musical texture.
This work is an excellent study for developing hand coordination, rhythmic control, and spatial precision.
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Czerny Op. 139 No. 21 is like a lively dance for the fingers! With its buoyant rhythm and skipping melody, this étude bursts with energy and vitality.
Designed to develop finger agility, it particularly strengthens independence and rapid passagework across all five fingers.
Keep the fingertips firm like little hammers while maintaining a stable wrist, ensuring every note sounds clear and even.
With consistent practice, you‘ll notice your fingers becoming more responsive, with marked improvements in speed and control—making this an excellent choice for building solid foundational technique.
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又一經典經典殞落
RIP Glen…
電影《Once》講述一位在都柏林街頭賣唱的男子，遇上一名來自捷克、同樣熱愛音樂的女孩。他們因歌聲相知，共同創作、錄音，也在短短幾天裡愛上彼此。可惜現實讓他們無法相守，只能把未說出口的深情，化成一首首歌，留住生命中曾經如此美好的相遇。
還記得第一次聽這首歌的時候，我不自覺的流下了眼淚，最溫柔但又無奈的，捉緊又虛無的，往往關係就是這樣。
和你道別的同時我還是愛你的。
這歌不只是因為旋律好聽，而是因為它把《Once》裡那種相遇、心動，卻不能相守的遺憾唱得很真。
兩位主角本身就是音樂人，演唱時沒有過度修飾，聲音裡有疲憊、脆弱和渴望，像兩個受過傷的人終於找到知音。
歌詞不是單純情歌，它寫的不是「我們一定會在一起」，而是人在迷失時，仍然選擇相信彼此、相信夢想。
電影場景很有力量，男女主角在樂器店第一次合唱，從陌生到彼此呼應，音樂先替他們說出了不敢說的情感。
歌曲由 Glen Hansard 和 Markéta Irglová創作及演唱，並於2008年獲得奧斯卡最佳原創歌曲。
今天在這裡揪心的再奏一次。
For you, Glen.
For the love that could not stay.
And for the music that will never truly fade.