Desperate Measures (Paganini Variations)

by Robert Muczynski

Chan Kiat Lim, piano
Robert Willey, video

Theme

Traditional medium shot

Variation 1

Close up of right hand playing theme in upper register

Variation 2

Close up of hands from left side showing left hand bass figures

Variation 3

From underneath, showing horizontal arm movement

Variation 4

From side, showing vertical arm movement and wrists

Variation 5 (lyrical)

Facial expressions

Variation 6

Hammers and dampers

Variation 7

Feet and pedals

Variation 8 (tango)

Shoulders and back

Variation 9

Dolly shot gradually moving to side of piano

Variation 10

Series of closeups of piano construction

Variation 11 (mysterious)

Reflections of hands in fall board

Variation 12

Overhead, showing rapid change in registers

 

[ Video Direction ]