February 9 - February 22: Listening/Instrumental Assignment (remember that listening assignments apply to the weeks during which the listening is assigned.)

This next year we will be focusing on one major concert pianist each month. This month is Vladimir Ashkenazy

Check out his website (and concert schedule) a little bit each week: http://www.vladimirashkenazy.com/

Ashkenazy playing Chopin Nocturne in C-sharp minor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5qeuVOIbHk

Question: What did you like about his interpretation of this Chopin Nocturne? What does "Nocturne" mean? Does this piece sound like it could be a "Nocturne" from your definition?