For a Mini Break: Turkish Pianist Idil Biret Plays Handel on Chopin's Piano in England
Handel's Menuet in G Minor, arranged by Willem Kempff
Need a brief reset?
See if Idil Biret’s intimate 2014 performance of Handel’s Menuet in G Minor—arranged by Wilhelm Kempff—at Hatchlands Park in Guildford, England, brings you a moment of calm.
Hatchlands Park is home to the “Cobble Collection” that holds a group of instruments that were owned by the likes of Bach, Mozart, and others.
There, Biret plays on Chopin’s piano, a Pleyel grand from 1848.
For me, this piece always evokes a sense of awe and peace. It reminds me of what truly matters. And so I keep coming back to it.
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Back to Ms. Biret..
For better sound, you can also listen to her 1992 recording, below.
To learn more about Idil Biret’s journey from a “child prodigy” to an internationally acclaimed artist, along with her remarkable work ethic, watch this one-hour documentary (don’t forget to turn on the English subtitles).
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