Chopin's Nocturne (flute and piano version)

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Frédéric Chopin's NOCTURNE by Michael Lewin (piano), Wouter Kellerman (flute/producer) and Ricky Kej (arranger/producer), with artist Oana Lauric
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When we were considering doing a musical reinvention of the classic Chopin composition, I felt both excitement and trepidation. This is a perfectly written piece and Michael's exquisite rendition was already so beautiful that I wondered if we could add anything without spoiling it. So we set about fusing Michael’s work with our own, while still keeping the spirit of the piece intact. A challenging - and satisfying - project!
VIDEO CREDITS
Artist - Oana Lauric
Cinematographer and Director - Sairam Sagiraju
Editor - Ravi Teja
Colour Grading - Umesh BC
Producers - Tholsi Pillay and Wouter Kellerman
A special thank you to Roadhouse Productions and Mia Moravis for sponsoring the studio
SOUND CREDITS
Produced by Wouter Kellerman and Ricky Kej
Arranged by Ricky Kej and Dave Gross
Piano: Michael Lewin
Flute: Wouter Kellerman
Vocal arrangements: Ricky Kej, Devan Ekambaram, and Dave Gross
Vocals: Devan Ekambaram and Charanraj
Seattle Pro Musica choir: Katie Skovholt, Brendan Hemmerle, Wes Kim, Peter Lifland, and Andy Larson
Music preparation: Brian Monroney
Indian choir recorded at Raveolution Studios in Bangalore
Piano recorded at Patrych Sound Studios in New York
Flute recorded at Kellerman Music in Johannesburg by Wouter Kellerman
Choir recorded at London Bridge Studios in Seattle by Dave Gross
ABOUT WOUTER KELLERMAN
Globe-trotting flutist and composer Wouter Kellerman received a 2015 Grammy® Award for his album 'Winds of Samsara'. His next album 'Love Language' debuted at nr. 1 on the World Music Billboard charts and received a Grammy® nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.
Kellerman has also been recognised at home, winning seven SAMA’s (South African equivalent to the Grammy). Delighting audiences with a magnetic alchemy of warmth and technical mastery, Kellerman finds his inspiration in the spaces between cultures and countries, genres and disciplines.
The last few years have seen Kellerman performing all over the world, including performing for 700 million people at the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup Ceremony, and 2014, 2015 and 2018 performances at Carnegie Hall in New York. A 2016 highlight was a performance in Johannesburg for the visiting Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and a television audience of more than 200 million people.
Passionate about teaching and empowering young people, Kellerman has sponsored the SOS Children’s Village for the past 17 years. For his continued efforts in helping give these children a better life, Kellerman was nominated for the Inyathelo Special Recognition Award for Philanthropy.
ABOUT MICHAEL LEWIN
Michael Lewin is one of America’s most active and popular concert pianists. His career was launched with victories in the Franz Liszt International Competition, the American Pianists Association Award and the William Kapell International Piano Competition. His numerous recordings have won a Grammy Award and a Round Glass Music Award.
Lewin’s orchestral appearances include the Netherlands Philharmonic, Cairo Symphony, China National Radio Orchestra, Bucharest Philharmonic, State Symphony of Greece, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, the Boston Pops, and many more. Recital appearances include New York’s Lincoln Center, London’s Wigmore Hall, Boston’s Symphony Hall, Taiwan’s National Concert Hall, Hong Kong’s City Hall Theatre, Holland’s Muziekcentrum, Moscow’s Great Hall and the Athens Megaron.
Michael Lewin is Professor and Head of Piano at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and Director of Classical Music for Ethos Music in China. He gives master classes worldwide, directs the Boston Conservatory Piano Masters Series and has taught many prize-winning pianists. He is a Juilliard School graduate and a Steinway Artist. Please visit www.michaellewin.com
ABOUT OANA LAURIC
Oana Lauric, American artist born in Bucharest Romania, lived in Paris France for a decade and is currently working in her studio in Boston, USA. She has a French Architect degree and a Romanian Fine Arts Baccalaureate. Oana worked as an architect and a designer for several years in France and USA, before becoming a professional artist painter in 2001.
Stemming from the marriage of realism and abstraction, Lauric’s unique paintings reflect the diversity of her life and professional experiences.
"In my paintings, I explore the impact of our environment on our psyche; I believe that the surroundings we create influence the way we behave. The experience of discovering a quality urban environment that stimulates all senses is always a subtle, nevertheless fantastic adventure."

[@alinelaure]

I am crying...of joy. Needed this tonight. Thank you for awakening me.

[@wkellerman]

Thanks ALaure!

[@liampitcher]

“The principal task of a conductor is not to put himself in evidence but to disappear behind his functions as much as possible. We are pilots, not servants.”
-- Franz Liszt

[@jnelson508]

Such an expressive performance! I was captivated from the first note.

[@wkellerman]

Thank you so much for listening! ❤

[@tringuyenmusic888]

Wow, I remember studying this posthumous nocturne years years back, and this version comes like a rebirth of a splendid piece I cherish. The chromatic of the flute and piano together gave me goose bumps. Magnificently played Wouter, my respects to Mr. Lewin too. The vocals were a pleasant surprise, and the artwork exquisite. Brava!!

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much for your kind words Tri, highly appreciate it! :)

[@missmissy2490]

Please extend my best wishes to your pianist. Brilliant. (You are too)....as always.

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much much Miss Missy, his name is Michael Lewin :)

[@rudolphmcneill515]

Wow. Absolutel brilliance from everyone. Just gorgeous. ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@wkellerman]

Thank you so much Rudolph, appreciate it! ❤

[@prirodavostok]

I wish I could play on flute like this one day! Very much inspiring.. Thank you so much!!🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿👏👏

[@wkellerman]

Thank you so much Evrim, appreciate it! :)

[@Reykman_channel]

You come here💓

[@BrendanRoss]

Very nice as always Wouter! 🔥👍

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much Brendan :)

[@IsraëlKusala]

Une mélodie enrichissante 😊

[@wkellerman]

Merci beaucoup! 😊

[@daphnegraham7057]

Precioso...¡¡¡¡ ❤❤❤

[@wkellerman]

Muito obrigado Daphne! ❤

[@gracielamaccarone2512]

La obra es BELLA, aun mas BELLA con la exquisita interpretacion de dos grandes compositores y concertistas como ustedes y por el acompañamiento de la talentosa artista plastica GRACIAS por compartir FELICITACIONES.

[@wkellerman]

Muchas gracias Graciela, lo aprecio! :)

[@gracielamaccarone2512]

@@wkellerman maravilloso trabajo wouter, siempre nos sorprende la bella combinacion de tu arte entre la musica, la danza y la plastica BRAVO BRAVO ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@violetapantoja2867]

Son maravillosos mil felicidad. El alma necesita estos alicientes. Me dieron mucha paz en estos momentos de pandemia e incertidumbre🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪💗🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪Venezuela

[@wkellerman]

Muchas gracias por tus amables palabras Violeta, ¡lo agradezco!

[@indrajeetkajal9373]

Just beautiful...I played it several times today ❤

[@wkellerman]

Thank you so much for listening, appreciate it! ❤

[@IDEEINDIGO]

Cette fois-ci, le timbre très personnel de Sir Kellerman est reconnaissable. Et le pianiste est remarquable. L'idée des backing vocals est la bienvenue. Une belle réalisation !

[@wkellerman]

Merci beaucoup Indee Indigo Flute & More, appréciez-le! :)

[@DoriePride]

Exquisitely beautiful! My heart melts at the blend of magic between the three streams of artistic creativity flowing like a gentle river of love. Gorgeous!

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much for your kind words Dorie, highly appreciate it. Thanks so much! :)

[@boa_tumba]

Wou!!! Great job! 👏🏻🇩🇴

[@wkellerman]

Thanks Boa :)

[@argon805]

I have commented before, but I keep coming back to this, so poignant and beautiful beyond words.

[@wkellerman]

Hey Cat Knight, I can't tell you how much I appreciate the continued support. Much appreciated! ❤

[@antheamaybin3298]

​@wkellerman I do too. Exquisite.

[@amandamiller2635]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻❤️

[@SymphonexOrchestra]

Sublime

[@wkellerman]

Thanks Symphonex Orchestra :)

[@miavos3610]

Fantastiese setting en amazing musiekery. 🏆 I 'hear' some 'echoes' of Cirque du Soleil ...

[@wkellerman]

Baie dankie Mia :)

[@sabrinamura.]

Non posso mi piace perché sarei il numero dell anticristo! Ma.. favooolosoo

[@oksanakg]

Divine music and performance, thank you!Божественная музыка и исполнение,благодарю

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much Oksana :)

[@tnx01]

ok this is incredible it makes me kinda want to play the flute again

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much Theaf Linus :)

[@lindalloyd8296]

One of my favorite Chopin masterpieces, made more special by you, Wouter. You're a treasure. Michael Lewin was amazing on this collaboration, as well.

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much Linda, it was a treat to collaborate with Michael! :)

[@sadiyasaleh233]

What a piece... became a fan of wuoter kellerman when I first saw him with the Ndolovu choirs.

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much Sadiya :)

[@polmartins]

So great! I love it. Bravo! 🇧🇷♥️

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much Policarpo, appreciate it! :)

[@carmenamado7406]

... Um casamento lindo😍 de dois instrumentos que choram🎼🎵🎶 juntos com TAMANHA HARMONIA ... ,
TRÊS TALENTOS e um cantar profundo ... , ..., ...
Parabéns 👏pela magnífica interpretação , trabalho , vídeo e obrigada por este alimento para a alma.
❤
❤
❤

[@wkellerman]

Muito obrigado por suas lindas palavras Carmen, muito obrigado! :)

[@carmenamado7406]

@@wkellerman 😍😁🤗🙏

[@Lee3465mbik]

Best collaboration ❤️🤗

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much Lilita :)

[@hallifbattisti9805]

Muito lindo 😻🎶, from Brazil. 💚

[@wkellerman]

Muito obrigado Hallif :)

[@geraclark]

Lovely! This piece is one of my favs.

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much Gera, appreciate it! :)

[@benhetrock]

Awwwww Wouter ...This is just beautiful especially when the voices come in ..!!

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much Benson :)

[@indrajeetkajal9373]

This Voice at end of this beautiful composition is from Indian Classical music...
I really got carried away emotionally.
Piano and Flute are played beautifully ❤😊

[@Lee3465mbik]

Legend of the flute❤️❤️nice drawing there👌✨

[@wkellerman]

Thanks Lilita, appreciate it! :)

[@NadiaShpachenkopianist]

Stunning performances!

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much Nadia, appreciate it! :)

[@ingridbahri8609]

stunningly beautiful Wouter and team

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much Ingrid :)

[@Fmajor7]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@jhonbedoya4930]

¡Fantastica interpretacion!

[@wkellerman]

Thanks Jhon! :)

[@psycho1450]

Amazing...AMAZING!!!!♥️♾

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much Psy Cho :)

[@vivianagonzalez8903]

Expextacular 😍😍😍😍😍

[@wkellerman]

Thank you so much Viviana! :)

[@dharavyas4152]

Divine music 🙏

[@wkellerman]

Thanks so much Dhara :)

[@cmartine1955]

Beautiful!!

[@wkellerman]

Thanks Christine :)

[@andreasedlacek]

Fantastic... 💕

[@wkellerman]

Thanks Andrea :)

[@roselinvargasflores8687]

Me encanta favulozo

[@wkellerman]

@@roselinvargasflores8687 Muchas gracias Roselin! :)