Discussing Alkan, Ep. 4: Alkan's (Arguably) Best Miniature - A Perfect Nocturne

Welcome to Episode 4 of Discussing Alkan! In this episode, I discuss and analyze in great detail Alkan's great Nocturne No. 1 in B Major, Op. 22. I personally believe this is Alkan's best, or at least one of his best miniatures, and while it is one of Alkan's more known works, I still wish it were known and played by many more pianists still. Check out my own performance of this piece from 2012:    • Alkan Nocturne in B Major (Ethan James McC...   ...I forgot to include the picture of my physical copy of the first three Nocturnes, Op. 22 and Op. 57 Nos. 1 and 2. My book does not include the fourth nocturne, Le Grillon Op. 60bis (which I have also played, and you can also find on my YouTube channel!) You can find many more recordings of people playing it on YouTube and streaming services. Time codes to come shortly...