How NOT to Play a Chopin Impromptu (ft. Garrick Ohlsson) | Ep. 8 The Chopin Podcast

Chopin Foundation: https://chopin.org The Chopin Podcast: https://chopinpodcast.com Listen to Episode 8: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impromptus-improvisation/id1765998900?i=1000680591409 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7jcFUnG6fg0zVogCqHl6si?si=3617d4105b4f4a9f 0:00 Notated music that is meant to sound made-up 4:12 Garrick’s nightmare Impromptu performance 6:36 Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. Post. 66 15:59 Impromptu No. 1 in A-flat, Op. 29 19:14 Impromptu No. 2 in F-sharp, Op. 36 26:46 Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat, Op. 51 Created and hosted by Ben Laude. This video is part of my partnership with the Chopin Foundation of the United States, which presents the National Chopin Competition every 5 years. The partnership was forged on the eve of the 11th National Chopin Competition, to be held in Miami in January 2025. Reserve your seats for earlier rounds and purchase your tickets to the final round of the National Chopin Competition: https://www.chopin.org/2025-competition-schedule The Chopin Foundation is a national non-profit organization founded by its President, Blanka A. Rosenstiel in 1977, and inspired by the first US Chopin Competition she presented in Miami in 1975. Support the Chopin Foundation: https://chopin.org/donate Steinway & Sons is the National Chopin Piano Competition's Preferred Piano Partner. Access uncut interviews with Garrick Ohlsson and other guests: https://patreon.com/BenLaude https://www.facebook.com/chopinpodcast https://www.instagram.com/benlawdy