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Frédéric Chopin — Nocturne No. 01 in B flat minor
Album: The Complete Nocturnes & Impromptus (Claudio Arrau, piano)
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Released: 1833
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This guy is a hack, a shill, a wannabe.  I give it a 10.
Posted 1 year ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 zon00460 wrote:

The 18th century were horrible music times but the 19th cenrury did it much better.
Satie, Debussy and lots more.


What a load of cock.  The greatest composer of all time (JS Bach) was active in the 18th century, as were Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart and countless others whose shoes Satie doubtless would himself agree he is not fit to polish.
Posted 2 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Welp, from the garden in the mountains of Michoacan on an early October Sunday afternoon, I can only say...thanks for playing that, William.
Posted 2 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
 chiplueck wrote:

Ok, this track has made me seriously re-evaluate my "I'm not into Chopin" stance.



Nice!
Posted 2 years ago by josolbklyn    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:
I used to play this piece (sadly not within a hundred miles of the quality of Arrau's interpretation )


But how nice, regardless, to be able to play this piece!
Posted 2 years ago by josolbklyn    [ Reply ]
The shifts in dynamics with this pianist are sometimes a little jarring, but I appreciate that he's going for it. 
Posted 2 years ago by josolbklyn    [ Reply ]
Sublime
Posted 2 years ago by BonzoWiltsUK    [ Reply ]
 Patersg wrote:

I see 12 listeners have voted this a "1". What sort of dullard do you have to be to vote that way for a masterpiece? Geez



As Mr. T would say, "Pity the fools."
Posted 2 years ago by dandueck07    [ Reply ]
Spectacular. Ran through at least "fitty" emotions while listening.
Posted 3 years ago by MikeLyon24    [ Reply ]
Can you imagine being somewhere in the neighborhood when Chopin was composing this and, maybe, hearing it for the first time as it wafted out the open window and into your ears as he was working it out?  What a moment that must have been, eh?  'Cause it still gives goosebumps today.  Good music...it's timeless isn't it?

Highlow
American Net'Zen
Posted 3 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

In 1833 it was only released as a digital download.  The vinyl and CD weren't released until 1836.



Thanks, I would never have even though to look this up
Posted 3 years ago by folkes.tom    [ Reply ]
 Phoenix68 wrote:

Who is actually playing the piano here? I don't think we managed to have access to an actual recording of Chopin himself playing  his own Nocturne! I will try to find the album cover somewhere and see whether I can find out a bit more...



Album: The Complete Nocturnes & Impromptus (Claudio Arrau, piano)
Posted 3 years ago by master_betty    [ Reply ]
Any song still playing after almost 200 years gets an automatic 10 in my book!
Posted 3 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
Well that was a seamless segue from Rag'n'Bone Man's "Human". Well done.
Posted 3 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
 john_m_hopkins wrote:
Also available on 15"/15ips reel-to-reel?
 
It's all they had in 1833
Posted 4 years ago by Triquel67    [ Reply ]
Well, you got me. I adore anything by Chopin. Wonderful, thank you so much.
Posted 4 years ago by talexb    [ Reply ]
I recently read that Poland is dealing with controversy that there's speculation that Chopin was actually gay and had letters of romance written to male companions at the time. Poland being one of the worst countries for LGBTQ awareness and support...it's a shame that it matters. Love is love...and beautiful music is beautiful music no matter what a composer's orientation is. Chopin should be known for his compositions...not companions.
Posted 4 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I used to play this piece (sadly not within a hundred miles of the quality of Arrau's interpretation )
Posted 4 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Ok, this track has made me seriously re-evaluate my "I'm not into Chopin" stance.
Posted 4 years ago by chiplueck    [ Reply ]
 cob427uk1 wrote:
Breathtaking to throw this into the mix. As ever Bill not an expected turn musically but so refreshing and cleans the palate for the following track. cant wait.
 
On this particular Friday 9/4/20 - it's "Good Vibrations" by the Beach Boys.  Interesting segue indeed.
Posted 4 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
 zon00460 wrote:
The 18th century were horrible music times but the 19th cenrury did it much better.
Satie, Debussy and lots more.
 

You are a romantic perhaps?
Posted 4 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
 zon00460 wrote:
The 18th century were horrible music times but the 19th cenrury did it much better.
Satie, Debussy and lots more.
 
They were just what was trending at the time really...
Posted 4 years ago by TheGusBus    [ Reply ]
What a transition! Rag'nBone Man's Human into the leading notes of one of Chopin's masterpieces.
Posted 4 years ago by TheGusBus    [ Reply ]
Utterly sublime, Have to stop work and let it flow over me... 
Posted 4 years ago by cob427uk1    [ Reply ]
The 18th century were horrible music times but the 19th cenrury did it much better.
Satie, Debussy and lots more.
Posted 4 years ago by zon00460    [ Reply ]
Also available on 15"/15ips reel-to-reel?
Posted 4 years ago by john_m_hopkins    [ Reply ]
Chopin is not showy.  His music always feels more about emotion than bravado.  But sometimes you listen and wonder how one person can be playing both parts.
Posted 4 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
my words cannot express how I love this one
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
Gotta love his signature. Very Ben Franklin.
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
This is the definition of "Godlike"
Posted 5 years ago by nampelkafe    [ Reply ]
Masterful connection with the piano from I'm only human!
Posted 5 years ago by nampelkafe    [ Reply ]
Really makes me think of Keith Jarrett.
Posted 5 years ago by SECA_Alan    [ Reply ]
thanks for some culture beside R&B ...sometimes.
Posted 5 years ago by studionord    [ Reply ]
I have this very CD, it is a delightful -73 minutes.
Posted 5 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]
Pure bliss, especially right after "Human." :-)
Posted 5 years ago by ldevich    [ Reply ]
Breathtaking to throw this into the mix. As ever Bill not an expected turn musically but so refreshing and cleans the palate for the following track. cant wait.
Posted 5 years ago by cob427uk1    [ Reply ]
Ahh, such a perfect change into this from Human (Magic Garden Sessions) (artist: Rag'n'Bone Man), I really did think that the outro for that song is this song. 
Posted 5 years ago by majdnemkocka    [ Reply ]
The sun is coming up on a Cornish coastline and Chopin completes the idyll.
Posted 5 years ago by hypotenuse    [ Reply ]
Exquisite
Posted 5 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
 Kicks schreef:


 

Posted 5 years ago by Kicks    [ Reply ]
Oof, nice segue Bill, from Human by Rag'n'Bone Man, keytastic!
Posted 5 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities schreef:

In 1833 werd het alleen vrijgegeven als een digitale download. Het vinyl en de CD werden pas in 1836 uitgebracht.
 

Posted 5 years ago by Kicks    [ Reply ]
GOTTA LOVE CHOPPING
Posted 5 years ago by TerrorGovernor    [ Reply ]
Always makes me think of the public radio gift my parents got ages ago - a pad of note papers with "Chopin Liszt" written on the top.  
Posted 5 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by MrMelons    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
Ohhhh, for crying out loud!

Chopin...for a Friday afternoon?   Really?

What happen to RnR? You know. Get us pumped up for the weekend!
 
Perhaps you should pump yourself.
Posted 5 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Ohhhh, for crying out loud!

Chopin...for a Friday afternoon?   Really?

What happen to RnR? You know. Get us pumped up for the weekend!
Posted 5 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
What a great segue from Rag'nBone Man's "Human" to this!
Posted 5 years ago by bc    [ Reply ]
I can see the dancers...and I rest...magical, from the past and the present, the future...this will last forever.
Posted 6 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
Soooooooo many thanks!!!!!
Posted 6 years ago by zaam    [ Reply ]
Nothing wrong with the piece, but this recording?
This breathing(?) noise constantly took away my attention.  And don't tell me I'd hear it in a live concert too!
Posted 6 years ago by timesliphu    [ Reply ]
GOTTA LOVE CHOPPING
Posted 6 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 Patersg wrote:
I see 12 listeners have voted this a "1". What sort of dullard do you have to be to vote that way for a masterpiece? Geez
 
"Too many notes" for them.
Posted 6 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
I see 12 listeners have voted this a "1". What sort of dullard do you have to be to vote that way for a masterpiece? Geez
Posted 6 years ago by Patersg    [ Reply ]
Chopin is my favorite classical composer. Artur Rubinstein was the best performer of Chopin's works IMHO.
Posted 6 years ago by bseib    [ Reply ]
Outstanding.
Posted 6 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
In 1833 it was only released as a digital download.  The vinyl and CD weren't released until 1836.
 
What about the 8-track?
Posted 6 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 Noé wrote:
Chopin, Satie hummmm what a pleasure time !!! But are you sure the album is 
Released in 1833 ??  {#Stupid}  {#Yell}
 
In 1833 it was only released as a digital download.  The vinyl and CD weren't released until 1836.
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Noé wrote:
Chopin, Satie hummmm what a pleasure time !!! But are you sure the album is
Released in 1833 ??  {#Stupid}  {#Yell}
 


Posted 6 years ago by Noé    [ Reply ]
This music is like a gentle, tender caress.
Posted 6 years ago by mojcamojca77    [ Reply ]
Chopin, Satie hummmm what a pleasure time
Posted 6 years ago by Noé    [ Reply ]
Thank you for this
Chopin, on my way to a farewell.
Posted 7 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
Oh shoot... I thought this was Debussy!

My faux pas!
 
Posted 7 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Chopin is one of my favorite composers.  Giving this an 8.  First time I've heard on RP.
Posted 7 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Perfect, just what I needed.

 
Posted 7 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
 ch83575 wrote:
I believe that the piano is one of mankind's greatest achievements.
 
They're as intimidating as hell, but, yes, I agree.
Posted 7 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
Incredible that you can be listening to this while reading comments on it and LOL.
Posted 7 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
Splendid!
Posted 7 years ago by pixeldude1    [ Reply ]
PSD'd into a lovely other world.
Posted 8 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Well, it's no Limp Bizkit, but I guess it's OK.
When does the drum solo kick in?

 
{#Roflol} Which puts me in mind of the Spinal Tap scene, where Nigel Tuffnell is playing a thoughtful piano number, then the interviewer asks him what it's called and he says "Lick my love pump".
Posted 9 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I made a wisely segued PSD from a Death Cab for Cutie drone about a passenger seat to a first-class ticket on this timeless glorious classical wayback machine. 
Posted 9 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Well, it's no Limp Bizkit, but I guess it's OK.
When does the drum solo kick in?

 
{#Stop} {#Roflol}

No one emoticon can capture my horror and laughter. 
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
A little more classical in the RP mix would be good.

 
Agreed.
Posted 9 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
A little more classical in the RP mix would be good.
Posted 9 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
This is not in my taste range for music but I have to say, I am enjoying listening to it right now
Posted 9 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
BILL / REBECCA - Simple Sister & Nocturne No. 1 in the SAME SET!  This is why I pay to listen to this radio station.  And into Tori Amos - nice.  There is nothing on the radio that comes close to 'Paradise' - ergo the name.  Thanks as always...g
 
Posted 9 years ago by below72    [ Reply ]
Any complaints about the music, please address them to Zeus, Buddha, God or your choice of Creator appellations. 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
BRAVO RADIO PARADISE {#Clap}
Posted 10 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
My wife prefers Shoppin'...
 
Posted 10 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
 luisrey wrote:

fine by me too

 
nice injection of musical genius to my morning!

{#Hearteyes}
Posted 10 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
Well, it's no Limp Bizkit, but I guess it's OK.
When does the drum solo kick in?
Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 ScottN wrote:

Fine by me! {#Cheers}

 
fine by me too
Posted 10 years ago by luisrey    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
Beautiful. RP could double the time allocated to classical music and I would view that as an improvement.

Reckon that most hard-core prog rock fans would feel the same.   

 
Fine by me! {#Cheers}
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Beautiful. RP could double the time allocated to classical music and I would view that as an improvement.

Reckon that most hard-core prog rock fans would feel the same.   
Posted 10 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 rashad wrote:

Who's this guy? Needs to change his publicist and maybe his label - kinda nice, but they seriously need to rebrand him maybe, snappy name and a one word title for that k'board piece.

 Naw, it'll never catch on...


{#Roflol}And such an uncool name as Frédéric is a definite loser ;-)
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 GeorgeMWoods wrote:
Gorgeous! What a classy radio station!

 
Couldn't agree more
Posted 10 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
Floating away
Posted 10 years ago by By_The_Bay    [ Reply ]
{#Flamed}
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Night, now, flat minor I am, And this exactly now. May be evolution is all about encountering the perfect sound at this random moment
Posted 10 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
 ladron wrote:
Many of the classical music selections on Radio Paradise feel out of place to me. Not this, though.

 
totally agree with these words.
Posted 10 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
Somehow this blends wonderfully into the mix...
Posted 11 years ago by rubenbeagle    [ Reply ]
Many of the classical music selections on Radio Paradise feel out of place to me. Not this, though.
Posted 11 years ago by ladron    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous! What a classy radio station!
Posted 11 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
 fitzworld wrote:
I dated Chopin in high school but he dumped me for a bassoon player.


 
His over-the-moon with the goofy bassoon ended all too soon for that boozy buffoon!

His sister Kate was hot I tell you. 

My favorite Nocturne. I see images of country estates at dusk when I hear this. 
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Have to love RP; thanks for the great mix Bill, enjoying in Kyoto.
Posted 11 years ago by hakuindude    [ Reply ]
I believe that the piano is one of mankind's greatest achievements.
Posted 11 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
Wonderful combo!
Posted 11 years ago by Chrisparkle    [ Reply ]
Right Said Frederic!
Posted 11 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
Thank you Bill. Chopin's Nocturnes are wonderfully uplifting and relaxing. Pure genius.
Posted 11 years ago by hidey    [ Reply ]
Love the "Nocturne" theme! Maybe something from Nick Cave's album Nocturama is next?
Posted 11 years ago by mattrettig    [ Reply ]
Chopin always sounds good. Thanks!
Posted 11 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
Beautiful!  More Chopin please Bill. {#Sunny}
Posted 12 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Stunned at the beauty.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Tori Amos also performed well this thing
Posted 12 years ago by gresua    [ Reply ]
 glen1n1m wrote:

That is due to the dynamic range compression used here.  You will notice the noise floor (hiss) getting louder during quiet passages, then going away once there is a crescendo.  I personally don't prefer this but it makes sense for ipods and car listening as all of the music gets presented to you at about the same volume. 
Sorry Bill,  this is a soapbox issue for me.
 
The overuse of compression has become a plague. Some compression is absolutely necessary, but the current tendency is to super compress everything. I think you are right, in that car and ipod listening has had a good deal to do with this, but the tendency seems to have gained a momentum of it's own and gotten completely out of hand. It's just bad audio engineering.
Posted 12 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
I'm drawn. I'm captivated. This is so beautiful. Love Chopin.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 lathyris wrote:
Oh wow. Why oh why did I stop playing piano to play guitar? My guitar can't do this.
 
If it's any consolation: pianos cost a lot more, and they're much harder to carry around. 
Beautiful music.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Beautiful music to start the day, thanks Bill :-)
Posted 12 years ago by kvmrdj    [ Reply ]

Who's this guy? Needs to change his publicist and maybe his label - kinda nice, but they seriously need to rebrand him maybe, snappy name and a one word title for that k'board piece.

 

Naw, it'll never catch on...


Posted 12 years ago by rashad    [ Reply ]
 pelucid wrote:


Yes. I can hear it too. But for some reason it makes it pretty cool to hear. Nice to imagine the pianist playing this so passionately.

 
That is due to the dynamic range compression used here.  You will notice the noise floor (hiss) getting louder during quiet passages, then going away once there is a crescendo.  I personally don't prefer this but it makes sense for ipods and car listening as all of the music gets presented to you at about the same volume. 
Sorry Bill,  this is a soapbox issue for me.


Posted 12 years ago by glen1n1m    [ Reply ]
The pianist Claudi Arau, was a Chilean who lived an interesting life
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudio_Arrau

Posted 12 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


Frédéric François Chopin — February 22, 1810 — October 17, 1849... incredible virtuoso... this music is soooo good for the ears...

 
 
I sort of went away during this song - what a wonderful place to which it transported me! I was sorry to come back. Please play more of this!! TOTAL RadioParadise... {#Meditate}
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Man, given the song you just played,(Harlem Nocturn) you are just badass music programmin' sons a guns. This is why I listen to 'rp'.
Thanks.
Posted 12 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
Play more Fred.
Posted 13 years ago by jmccleary    [ Reply ]
Arrau is sans pareil in this music. (Plus he's been around a long time, judging by the release date).

Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
iNCREDIBLE SEGUE FROM hARLEM nOCTURNE~
Posted 13 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
Oh wow. Why oh why did I stop playing piano to play guitar? My guitar can't do this.
Posted 13 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
simply beautiful!
Posted 13 years ago by stefffm    [ Reply ]
 quietman wrote:
Thanks, Bill. The classical nearly always makes me stop, pay attention, and smile. It's also fun to contemplate the segues before and after; how classical connects into and intermeshes with the other more current selections you play here. Simply beautiful.
 


Posted 13 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
I dated Chopin in high school but he dumped me for a bassoon player.

Posted 13 years ago by fitzworld    [ Reply ]