Piano Performances

You can listen to the full album of "Insomnia" containing 10 nocturnes from the links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xr8fm4PEjYR8w3eYjhvzz?si=fMGNhajqQ8G8AQeENH2KmA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/10-nocturnes-for-piano-op-3-insomnia/1486679401 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/TNcSaMpZQmQ8TuuN7 Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B08142VV12?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_5XKRnEJO3kiTpXFPaSqdneNt2 Or you can support me by purchasing the full album from my website: https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi #tense #pianosolo #pianopoem #solopiano

You can listen to the full album of "Insomnia" containing 10 nocturnes from the links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xr8fm4PEjYR8w3eYjhvzz?si=fMGNhajqQ8G8AQeENH2KmA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/10-nocturnes-for-piano-op-3-insomnia/1486679401 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/TNcSaMpZQmQ8TuuN7 Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B08142VV12?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_5XKRnEJO3kiTpXFPaSqdneNt2 Or you can support me by purchasing the full album from my website: https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi #pianopoem #calmingpianomusic #calminpiano #darkpiano

You can listen to the full album of "Insomnia" containing 10 nocturnes from the links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xr8fm4PEjYR8w3eYjhvzz?si=fMGNhajqQ8G8AQeENH2KmA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/10-nocturnes-for-piano-op-3-insomnia/1486679401 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/TNcSaMpZQmQ8TuuN7 Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B08142VV12?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_5XKRnEJO3kiTpXFPaSqdneNt2 Or you can support me by purchasing the full album from my website: https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi #pianopoem #pianosolo #calming #calmingmusic #calmingpianomusic #calmingpiano #relaxingmusic #soothingmusic

You can listen to the full album of "Insomnia" containing 10 nocturnes from the links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xr8fm4PEjYR8w3eYjhvzz?si=fMGNhajqQ8G8AQeENH2KmA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/10-nocturnes-for-piano-op-3-insomnia/1486679401 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/TNcSaMpZQmQ8TuuN7 Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B08142VV12?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_5XKRnEJO3kiTpXFPaSqdneNt2 Or you can support me by purchasing the full album from my website: https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi #calming #calmingpianomusic #soothing

You can listen to the full album of "Insomnia" containing 10 nocturnes from the links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xr8fm4PEjYR8w3eYjhvzz?si=fMGNhajqQ8G8AQeENH2KmA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/10-nocturnes-for-piano-op-3-insomnia/1486679401 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/TNcSaMpZQmQ8TuuN7 Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B08142VV12?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_5XKRnEJO3kiTpXFPaSqdneNt2 Or you can support me by purchasing the full album from my website: https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi

You can listen to the full album of "Insomnia" containing 10 nocturnes from the links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xr8fm4PEjYR8w3eYjhvzz?si=fMGNhajqQ8G8AQeENH2KmA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/10-nocturnes-for-piano-op-3-insomnia/1486679401 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/TNcSaMpZQmQ8TuuN7 Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B08142VV12?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_5XKRnEJO3kiTpXFPaSqdneNt2 Or you can support me by purchasing the full album from my website: https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi #pianopoem #calmingpianomusic #calminpiano #darkpiano

You can listen to the full album of "Insomnia" containing 10 nocturnes from the links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xr8fm4PEjYR8w3eYjhvzz?si=fMGNhajqQ8G8AQeENH2KmA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/10-nocturnes-for-piano-op-3-insomnia/1486679401 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/TNcSaMpZQmQ8TuuN7 Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B08142VV12?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_5XKRnEJO3kiTpXFPaSqdneNt2 Or you can support me by purchasing the full album from my website: https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi #contemporary #contemporarymusic #contemporarypiano #sentimentalpiano #sentimental #sentimentalsong #pianopoem

The intro for the short film "Closed Circuit". Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. https://www.arashkazizi.com/ #music #piano #classicalmusic #pianomusic #pianoperformance #pianotutorial #soundtrack #filmusic #film

This is the second movement of my first piano sonata "The Day Silence Began". The sonata is in six movements, you can listen to the full sonata on all digital platforms or purchase it from my website. https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Spotify: https:/https://open.spotify.com/album/1nk3VJAjSpTucrIsXyBzbW?si=qv79ZxCfTKyZiBpzTEinbQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/piano-sonata-in-c-monir-op-2-the-day-silece-began/1438596477 Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi #pianosonata #sonata #adagio #allegro #passionatemusic

This is the first movement of my first piano sonata "The Day Silence Began". The sonata is in six movements, you can listen to the full sonata on all digital platforms or purchase it from my website. https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Spotify: https:/https://open.spotify.com/album/1nk3VJAjSpTucrIsXyBzbW?si=qv79ZxCfTKyZiBpzTEinbQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/piano-sonata-in-c-monir-op-2-the-day-silece-began/1438596477 Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi #pianosonata #sonata #adagio #moderato #epicpiano #passionatemusic

The first movements hold a significant importance in every piece, as a composer, I often finish the composition of my symphonies or sonatas' first movement at the end, cause it needs to contain all that is coming in the rest of the movements as well. This is the first movement of my second piano sonata "Rooftops". The sonata is in four movements, you can listen to the full sonata on all digital platforms or purchase it from my website. https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3vByHQL5VQEaT5a5pj6GaV?si=Gg9yhNVYTiy26CDaXSsl5Q Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ee/album/piano-sonata-no-2-in-g-minor-op-8-rooftops-ep/1619557487 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/ZPrP3PSacEwCPsdM9 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B09Y2KJMK8?marketplaceId=A3K6Y4MI8GDYMT&musicTerritory=EE&ref=dm_sh_6w16zJMvjlFNJCx5Mni9hc0ri Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi #pianosonata #sonata #adagio

This is the fifth movement of my first piano sonata "The Day Silence Began". The sonata is in six movements, you can listen to the full sonata on all digital platforms or purchase it from my website. https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Spotify: https:/https://open.spotify.com/album/1nk3VJAjSpTucrIsXyBzbW?si=qv79ZxCfTKyZiBpzTEinbQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/piano-sonata-in-c-monir-op-2-the-day-silece-began/1438596477 Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi #pianosonata #sonata #adagio #andante

This is the third movement of my first piano sonata "The Day Silence Began". The sonata is in six movements, you can listen to the full sonata on all digital platforms or purchase it from my website. https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Spotify: https:/https://open.spotify.com/album/1nk3VJAjSpTucrIsXyBzbW?si=qv79ZxCfTKyZiBpzTEinbQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/piano-sonata-in-c-monir-op-2-the-day-silece-began/1438596477 Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi #pianosonata #sonata #adagio

This is the third Nocturne from my "Insomnia" Album. This piece has a contemporary style and a dark mood. Hope you enjoy the piece. You can listen to or download the album from the link below: https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xr8fm4PEjYR8w3eYjhvzz?si=zuD4ykWKS6yocYi5NSe0Ow Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/10-nocturnes-for-piano-op-3-insomnia/1486679401 Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi #contemporary #contemporarymusic #contemporarypiano

Experience a mesmerizing musical journey with 'Variation on a Persian Theme, Op. 5 - Navaei,' a captivating solo piano composition that embodies the essence of late Romanticism. This piece draws its inspiration from the enchanting folk song 'Navaei,' originating from the historic region of 'Greater Khorasan,' which encompasses modern-day northeast Iran and western Afghanistan. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of this evocative melody, as it takes you on a poignant musical exploration. I arranged the melody for the solo piano in 2021 and released it as a single track. You can listen to the track on all digital platforms or support me by purchasinging it on my website: https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7FLYXjKR0fZ0aYQvvB657b?si=8bI0GP8sRGO3eeE3qKFDSA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ee/album/variation-on-a-persian-theme-op-5-navaei-single/1564074751 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0933JTC6P?marketplaceId=A3K6Y4MI8GDYMT&musicTerritory=EE&ref=dm_sh_D68QxGtEUiIscCbSKZswZ39Er Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #pianoarrangement #arashkazizi #persian #persianmusic #folkmusic #folkpiano

The "Raindrop" Prelude is a true gem in Chopin's repertoire, renowned for its distinctive repeating A♭ motif that evokes the soothing sound of raindrops falling. The "Raindrop" Prelude can be divided into two distinct sections. The introductory section, which also reprises at the conclusion, carries a lighter mood as it unfolds in a major key. This part beautifully portrays a slow and gentle rain, evoking a tranquil atmosphere. In contrast, the middle portion of the composition transitions into a minor key, enveloping the listener in a darker, more ominous mood. Here, the music intensifies with strong, forte expressions, vividly depicting a stormy rain accompanied by foreboding dark clouds. It is believed this composition was partly written during Chopin's stay at a monastery in Valldemossa, Mallorca in 1838. We'll explore the connection between Chopin's creative process and the natural elements that surrounded him, as detailed by his partner, George Sand, in her "Story of My Life." "He saw himself drowned in a lake. Heavy drops of icy water fell in a regular rhythm on his breast, and when I made him listen to the sound of the drops of water indeed falling in rhythm on the roof, he denied having heard it. He was even angry that I should interpret this in terms of imitative sounds. He protested with all his might – and he was right to – against the childishness of such aural imitations. His genius was filled with the mysterious sounds of nature, but transformed into sublime equivalents in musical thought, and not through slavish imitation of the actual external sounds." Sand did not say which prelude Chopin played for her on that occasion, but most music critics assume it to be no. 15, because of the repeating A♭, with its suggestion of the "gentle patter" of rain. This is my version of the Raindrop prelude, hope you enjoy it. Subscribe to my channel to explore more performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. Visit my website for more information about my original compositions: https://www.arashkazizi.com/ #classicalmusic #pianoperformance #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #chopin #prelude #frédéricchopin #raindrop #raindropprelude #preluderaindrop

This is the second movement of my second piano sonata "Rooftops". The sonata is in four movements, you can listen to the full sonata on all digital platforms or purchase it from my website. https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3vByHQL5VQEaT5a5pj6GaV?si=Gg9yhNVYTiy26CDaXSsl5Q Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ee/album/piano-sonata-no-2-in-g-minor-op-8-rooftops-ep/1619557487 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/ZPrP3PSacEwCPsdM9 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B09Y2KJMK8?marketplaceId=A3K6Y4MI8GDYMT&musicTerritory=EE&ref=dm_sh_6w16zJMvjlFNJCx5Mni9hc0ri Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi #pianosonata #sonata #adagio

Let's dive into the enchanting world of classical music as we explore Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, commonly known as the "Sonata Pathétique." This masterpiece, composed in 1798 when Beethoven was just 27 years old and published in 1799, has rightfully earned its place among the most celebrated compositions in the classical repertoire. Beethoven dedicated this remarkable work to his dear friend, Prince Karl von Lichnowsky. Interestingly, the name "Pathétique" wasn't Beethoven's choice, but rather the preference of the publisher, who was deeply moved by the sonata's profoundly tragic qualities. One intriguing aspect of the Sonata Pathétique is the ongoing debate among prominent musicologists about its possible inspiration. Some suggest it may have been influenced by Mozart's Piano Sonata K. 457, as both pieces share the key of C minor and feature three strikingly similar movements. Notably, the second movement, "Adagio cantabile," exhibits a theme reminiscent of Mozart's work, sparking scholarly discussion on the connection between these two musical giants. Additionally, comparisons have been drawn to Bach's Partita No. 2 in C minor, highlighting shared elements like rhythmic patterns and melodic contours. The second movement, "Adagio cantabile," is a prime example of the expressive Adagio style commonly found in classical slow movements. The heart of this movement is the famous cantabile melody, played three times in A♭ major, separated by two modulating episodes. Unlike the traditional sonata form, this movement takes on a simple rondo structure, adding to its uniqueness. The first episode shifts to F minor before modulating to E♭ major and returning to the main theme. The second episode starts in A♭ minor and then modulates to E major. As the main theme returns for the final time, the accompaniment becomes richer, adopting the triplet rhythm from the second episode, ultimately concluding with a brief coda. Interestingly, the main theme of this movement bears a striking resemblance to an episode in the slow movement of Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 14, K. 457, further fueling the discussion about their potential musical connection. This is my version of the second movement of Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata, hope you enjoy it. Subscribe to my channel to explore more performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. Visit my website for more information about my original compositions: https://www.arashkazizi.com/ #pianoperformance #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #beethoven #ludwigvanbeethoven #pathetique #pianosoantapathetique #pianosonata #arashkazizi #beethovenpianosonata #beethovenpiano

You can listen to the full album of "Insomnia" containing 10 nocturnes from the links below: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2xr8fm4PEjYR8w3eYjhvzz?si=fMGNhajqQ8G8AQeENH2KmA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/10-nocturnes-for-piano-op-3-insomnia/1486679401 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/TNcSaMpZQmQ8TuuN7 Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B08142VV12?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_5XKRnEJO3kiTpXFPaSqdneNt2 Or you can support me by purchasing the full album from my website: https://www.arashkazizi.com/musicstore Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #piano #pianomusic #pianotutorial #nocturne #arashkazizi

Chopin's Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. Posth, is a hauntingly beautiful piece of music that captures the essence of romanticism with unparalleled elegance and emotional depth. Though it was published posthumously, this composition stands as a testament to Chopin's remarkable talent and his ability to convey profound emotions through his music. I have a significant personal connection to this piece; performing Chopin's Nocturne in C-sharp minor requires a great deal of courage on my part. It evokes a plethora of emotions within me, yet simultaneously serves as a catharsis. The Nocturne begins with a melancholic and introspective melody played on the piano, instantly drawing the listener into its world of introspection and reverie. The opening bars set the tone for the piece, creating an atmosphere of longing and nostalgia. Chopin's use of the C-sharp minor key adds a sense of darkness and mystery to the composition, which is perfectly complemented by the gentle and flowing arpeggios that accompany the main theme. One of the most striking aspects of this Nocturne is Chopin's mastery of rubato, a technique that allows the performer to bend and stretch time, giving the music a sense of spontaneity and freedom. The flow of the tempo throughout the piece mimics the natural rhythm of a heartfelt sigh or a whispered confession. This expressive use of rubato is a hallmark of Chopin's style and is particularly evident in this composition. As the piece unfolds, the melody becomes more elaborate and passionate, with intricate ornamentation and embellishments that showcase Chopin's virtuosity as a pianist and composer. The contrasting sections of the Nocturne, including a dramatic middle section in C-sharp major, provide moments of respite from the initial melancholy, adding complexity and depth to the emotional journey of the piece. Chopin's Nocturne in C-sharp minor is a deeply personal and introspective work, and it invites the listener to reflect on their own emotions and experiences. It has a timeless quality that allows it to resonate with audiences across generations, transcending the boundaries of time and culture. This is my version of the Nocturne in C Sharp minor, Op. posth, hope you enjoy it. Subscribe to my channel to explore more captivating performances and delve deeper into the world of classical music. Visit my website for more information about my original compositions: https://www.arashkazizi.com/ #chopin #chopinpiano #classicalmusic #musichistory #composer #piano #pianoperformance #pianotutorial #pianomusic #nocturne #chopinnocturne

For My Father! I wish time was not so cruel. I yearn for his presence to no avail. Here are the echoes of my silent cries, my lament for him voiced through the piano. An epilogue to a man. #piano #pianoperformance #classicalmusic #pianopoem #epilogue