This "Legato" Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means

➡️ Charles' full 2.5-hour Masterclass on this piece on Thinkific: https://pianist-academy.thinkific.com... "Legato" doesn't always mean what you think it means. Yes, it always means "smooth and connected," but it doesn't always pertain to a melody, or a particular phrase. This video explores the unique nature of "harmonic legato" found in Chopin's Nocturne, Op. 27, No. 1. This 19-minute video is just one module of Charles' full, 2.5-hour course teaching this piece. If you are interested in learning more, visit the link above! ➡️ Listen to Rubenstein's recording that Charles references at the end of this video:    • Chopin Nocturne Op.27 No.1 (Arthur Rubinst...   ➡️ Visit Charles on his performance channel:    / charlesszczepanek   ➡️ Visit Charles' Website: https://www.charlesszczepanek.com Charles Szczepanek is an international prize-winning pianist, has collaborated with GRAMMY Award winners, and has taught music for over 20 years to everyone from his next-door neighbor to finalists on NBC's America's Got Talent. Through Pianist Academy, he now brings that wealth of knowledge to you: the beginner, the intermediate, the professional, or the fellow music teacher. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:29 - A quote from Chopin Scholar Jan Ekier 01:58 - Understanding the full meaning of what Ekier says 05:41 - How does Ekier know this? 11:36 - One problem with Ekier's graphic 17:25 - Rubenstein! 18:23 - Closing