Molly's Piano Piece in Gaskell's Wives and Daughters

Friedrich Kalkbrenner—Grande Fantaisie on the Scottish Air, Robin Adair, Op 21

A HUGE thank you to my friend Dr. Darryl Friesen for working on this piano piece so devotedly. It is the hugest treat to the rest of the online book community!

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[janepetrie]

Wonderful. Thank you Darryl and Kate.

[katiejlumsden]

This was amazing! What a wonderful idea and a beautiful piece.

[Candycekampie]

Oh this was wonderful! Darryl is a true kindred spirit! Thank you Kate … this made victober!!

[DyanneGavin]

7:58 O My goodness, what a beautiful, COMPLICATED!, piece of music. Your friend is an incredible pianist. In love with life, Dyanne
P.S. I will be researching more of his performances!

[noteworthyfiction]

OMG!! That was absolutely AMAZING! I loved all the variations on the theme (is that where that expression comes from!). And variation 6! I had no idea that was coming. This was fabulous and such a beautiful performance. Thank you so much for putting this piece out into the world. And WOW MOLLY!!

[michaelmccarty]

This was fascinating! Thank you — and Bravo, Darryl!!

[mame-musing]

This was beautiful. Thank you for researching this and sharing.

[sm-k]

That was so amazing!!! First of all, what fantastic idea, Kate!
And then, great detective work, Darryl, followed by beautiful playing!! It felt like a mini concerto!!!❤

[glendaslanina]

What a unique and wonderful way to celebrate Victober! I love piano music and this is a beautiful performance. Thank you for introducing us to Darryl.🍂👏🏻🎼

[DanielFletcherFlute]

What an amazing video idea! I have multiple degrees in music and have never heard of this composer. Lovely piece!

[amandalavelle]

That was fantastic- such talent. And well done Kate for yet again coming up with new and interesting Victober content despite having so much going on in your personal life. Truly appreciate your effort xx

[MarcelaChandía]

Wow!!! What a wonderful treat!!! ❤ Thank you so much!!! My researcher's heart enjoyed the explanation of Dr Friesen's hunt for the piece with such vague information, almost the same amount that his magnificent playing of it 🙌 And listening to such a virtuous interpretation of the genius of a compositor from a while ago is like magic. When he played that last note I was at my apartment in Santiago Chile applauding with tears in my eyes ❤ Thank you Kate and Dr Friesen!! 🙏

[josmith]

So wonderful Darryl, you are a Victober treasure!

[lorenreads]

A standing ovation for this performance by Darryl 👏👏👏 Thank you so much for sharing!

[shelliclarke]

I am blown away listening to this as I enjoy my Saturday morning coffee. Daryl is so amazingly talented. Thank you for researching this piece. I'm exhausted just watching you play it to perfection 😊

[miriamelizabethreads]

This was WONDERFUL!! 😍 I haven't read W&D yet but when I do, I'll come back to listen to this again when I get to that chapter!

[RaineyDayReads]

What a wonderful way to start my day today, Darryl! Thank you to you and Kate for posting this!

[BorderCollieInALibrary]

What a beautiful piece, and what a masterful performance 👏 Thank you, Kate and Darryl.

[morghanpickens]

Absolutely amazing! What a treat! Thank you Kate and Darryl!!

[gracetaylor]

I enjoy listening to all of this I enjoy it a lot the whole thing loved the music . Thank you very much 🫶🏻❤️